The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-20

VIC o"lne phy ana allowances as are
given to soldiers and to officers OF
the same grade in the army of the
un'teS S..at:cc. Any and ali expenses
incurred In carrying into effect the
provisions of this resolution shall be
paid out of any funds in the Trea.
s,ury not otherwise appropriated; and
the State shall be reimbursed for
any such outlay by the people of any
County into which, for the prcserya-
ton of the peace, the Governor is
compelled to send the force. This
order to remain of full force and
effect until the militia of the State is
organized and ready for service. All
of which was referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Moore presented the reports of
the County Commissioners of Ander-
son County, December, 1868. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Burton presented the petition
of Eli Cromwell, of Chester County,
for the removed of his political disa-
bilities. Referred.
MIR. Crews presented the account
of DIR. d. P. McSwain for post morten,
cAdlludGlOu. 1le1erreQ.
Mr.. Sasportas introduced q bill to
alter and amend the Act incorporat-
ing the town of Summerville. Re-
ferred.
MIR. Simons introduced q bill to
renew the charter of ferry across
the Congaree River. Referred.
Mr.. B. James introduced n bill for
the relief of the sick and poor. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Turner presented the petition
of W. H. Bagwell and Elias Wall, of
Spartanburg County, for the removal
of political disabilities. Referred.
Mr.. Neagle introduced a bill to
provide for the collection of capita
ton taxes. Referred. Also intro
duced Ia concurrent resolution, that
the Comptroller General is hereby
directed and required to issue in
structions to Sheriffs, directing them
to cease the collection of executions
issued against citizens or inhabitants
of this State for capitation tax. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Ransier introduced a resolu-
ton, that His Excellency the Go
vernon be, aud he is respectfully re-
quested, to inform this General
Assembly whether any discrimination
has been made by any officer of the
State in receiving bills of the Bank
of the State of South Carolina with n
view of issuing bonds therefor under
the Act of 1868, ITO close the ope
rations of the Bank of the State of
South Carolina" as to the amounts
rendered. and if so, why such discri-
mination is made. Referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. Whipper introduced bill to
amend an Act entitled "An Act to
organize the Circuit Courts" Re-
ferred.
Mr.. White introduced a resolution,
which was adopted. that the State
Superintendent of Education bo in i.
structed to inquire and report if the
Commissioner of Education for York
County has discharged any of the
duties prescribed by the Act at the
extra session of 1868 on this subject.
Mr.. Ransier, from the Committee
on Privileges and Elections, reported
bill to regulate and provide for the
pay OF Commissioners and Managers
of Election, as substitute for a bill to
authorize the Comptroller G Geueral to
audit the accounts of Commissioners
and Managers of Elections. Ordered
for second reading.
Mr.. Ransier introduced a bill to
incorporate the Jefferson College of
South Carolina. Referred.
Mr.. Cooke presented the accounts
of DIR. A. D. Hoke for medicine fur
nisbed prisoners in Jail at Greenville
Referred.
Mr.. Sasportas introduced pream.
BILE and resolution, which was adopt
ed, that there are members of this
House who have not been present
during this session, and who hayo
obtained leave of absence for ten
days, which leave has long since ex
pired; that the Clerk of this House
be instructed to communicate with
such abscntees, and ascertain the
reason Of their absence, and that the
reasons be laid before this House as
soon rs received. And that, unless
the absence is occasioned by sickness,
such absentees shall receive no per
diem for the time they are absent
without leave of this House.
Mr.. ". J. Mckinley introduced
resolution, which was adopted, and
ordered to be sent to the Senate that