The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-04

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the vacancy caused by the resignation OF
Judge Boozer, came mp, pursuant to resolu-
ton fixing Wednesday for its discussion.
Mr.. Corbin said that the election Of Lieu
terant-Governor was thought, by hasty
glance at the constitution, to be within the
power OF the Senate. This opinion had been
largely entertained. 1t was entertained by
himself, not from an examination OF the con-
stitution, but from an opinion expressed by
one of the Judges. Upon that expression OF
opinion, he suggested to the Senate the pro-
priety of an election. But upon more careful
study of the constitution he was satisfied the
Senate has no such power. In conclusi on, nc
offered resolution that the Senate had no au-
tuthority to elect ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS which
was agreed to.
Rev. Valentine Young made his appearance
this morning to qualify as senator elect from
Abbevie. 1t will be remembered that cara
appeared in the Abbeville papers, shortly after
the first election, to which was attached the
name of the reverend gentleman, disa7owing
all Identification with the Radical plrty By
whom he had been elected, and declining to
serve. Mr.. Young not having appeared to
qualify at the special session, a resolution, Of
fered by Randolph just before its close, de-
clar1ng q vacancy in the Senate from Abbeville,
in consequence of the refusal Of Rev. Valen-
tine Young to appear to qualify, was adopted.
When called upon this morning to produce his
credentials, he stated that the official order
sent him and signed by General Candy had
been mislaid, but presented copy of General
Orders No. 70, declaring the election. The
document was referred to the Committee on
Elections, who, as you have already been IN
formed BY telegraph, asked and obtained time
to prepare their report. Some doubt is ex-
pressed as to the admission OF the gentleman
to his seat.
The following is a copy Of the bill introduced
by Wright to-day, which was read the first
time:
A Bill entitled ga bill 10 amend an act eptl-
tied "An act to establish State police"
Whereas, Information has been officially
communicated to the Senate by the Governor,
in his message, that in some counties or TINS
State the law is set at defiance by organized
bands and armed men, and that the lives OF
peaceful and unoffending citizens have been
sacrificed, their property destroyed ana their
liberties endangered; therefore,
Be il enacted BY the Senate and House OF
Representatives Of the State of South Carolina,
now met and sitting In General Assembly, and
by tho authority of the same:
SECTION 1. That the Governor is hereby au-
thorized and empowered to maintain and as
sert the supremacy Of the laws at all hazards,
and that, for this purpose, he is hereby au-
Al m of OF A.
bulary force to any extent he may deem neces-
sary, or to adopt such measure or measures
as he NAV deem best calculated to enfore the
laws and protect the lives, liberties and prop
erty OF the citizens; and when, IN Ills 1udg-
ment, it shall require more than thirty men TO
preserve the peace and enforce the laws IN any
county or counties in this State, then IN such
connty or counties the force shall be increas-
cd as large as. in his judgment, is proper. Aud
such force or forces shall be quartered and
stationed o. such place or places as their chief
or chiefs may direct, and shall receive the
same pay and allowance as that allowed TO
United States soldiers.
The President laid before the Senate to-day
communication from w. A. Schmidt Inton-
dant of the town of Aiken, and Hon. q. Platt,
Judge of tho Third Circuit, addressed to Hon.
D. T. Corbin, acting Governor, in reference to
the establishment of new county, with
courthouse at Aiken, from portions OF Barn.
well, Edgefeld, Lexington and Orangeburs.
Mr.. Corbn introduced the following concur
rentresolutions, which were considered imme-
diately and agreed to:
Resolued, by the Senate, the House OF Rep
resentatives concurring, That the County
Commissioners of the several counties in the
State be required to report forthwith to the
Attorney General, who shall Immediately trans
NIT the same to this General Ass mbly: l.
Whether the provisions OF sections IL and Il
of an act entitled IAN act to define the Juris-
diction and duties of the County commission
ers," passed September 26, 1868, have been
carried into effect by them. Q. II said proyi-
sions of said act have not been carried into
effect, then said Commissioners shall report
the reason for the delay or neglect so to do.
9. How many days they have been IN session
as O board, and how many dGys they have per-
formed duty for which they claim per diem.
Resolued, That the Attorney-General be IN
structed to take al necessary steps to OBTAIN
the reports herein called for.
Mr.. Corbin said he introduced this resolution
from the fact that lie had been informed that
the county commissioners of many counties
had done nothing towards carrying into effect
the bill 10 organize townships, and it was well
known to tho Senate that very much OF the
legislation of the special session, and very
much of what was to be done this term, DE-
peuds upon the organization of those toll
ships as q basis of Legislation. Jh- bill regu-
lating the manner of drawing jurics depended
upon the organization of these townships, and
the failure to organize was the cause OF tho
trouble now experienced i'll regard to that
matter. The roads, bridges, highways, are al
being neglected from the same cause. When
the town officers neglect to perform their du'
ties, then the county commissioners take
charge. The whole country, he said, was sui.
fering from this neglect to carry into effect
the provisions OF that act. Taxes are to be
assessed by the town officers; highways to be
worked and repaired; the towns divided int
school districts, and so on. He hoped the 10"
would be enforced at once.
Mr.. Allen, pursuant to notice, introduced
bill to prevent the carrying Of concealed deadly
weapons, and for the punishment of the same
The bill was read first time, and ordered fol
consideration tomorrow.
YORK COUNTY.