The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-02-01

crust" lS an apnOr16m, WHICH dppues Will o4ua'
force to pastry, resolutions and proverbs.
The rumors on the street that any trouble
occurred in the convention, in consequence OF
the presence of the police, are without foun-
dation. Nevertheless the well-meant Offices OF
Gensral CItz, in rendering a civil guard, were
not-judging from the language and manner
of delegates received in a corresponding spi-
rit, and the police are left to enjoy their inno-
cent reflections outside the hall.
To-day members will be paid of, and great
will be the rejoicing thereat. Eleven dollars
day! Gee Whilikens
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
FIFTEENTH DAY.
The convention assembled at twelve o'clock.
PRAYER by W. E. Johnston (colored), OF
Sumter. The roll was called and journal read
THE PROPOSED DISTRICT OF SUMNER.
T. M. Rutland, of Fairfield, made report
from the Legislative Committee on the resoiu-
tion with reference to the organization Of ju-
diclal district from portions OF Eagenela,
Barnwen and Orangeburg, recommending that
the subject be left to the future action OF the
Legislature, the committee having incorpora-
ted in the constitution 8 clause providing for
all such cases. The report was adopted.
THE MILITARY AND THE CONVENTION.
The President stated that he had personal
conference with General Candy last night, and
WAS satisfied, fro his statement, that the OBJ
iect in sending police force to the convention
was sto protect rather than to take any super.
vision OF the body" BE, the President, had
had no conversation with General Ciltz, put
this morning was met by q sergeant OF police
with squad of men outside the hall. The
sergeant informed him that he was ordered by
Mayor Gaillard to report to the President oil
the Convention for orders, but as the matter
was in the hands Of the convention, he had de-
ferred action.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA VOCABULARY.
T.J. Coghlan (white), Of Sumter, offered tho
following:
Whereas The prosperity Of States, like thai
Of families, depends on the harmony existing
and religion teach us to do unto others as they
should do unto r.s.
And, Whereas Our newly enfranchised citi-
zens have displayed their good sense and strong
love of country, by q cordial and unassuminty
cooperation with the rest OF their fellow-cltl-
zens. in promoting the true interests Of our be-
loved State and glorious Republic, be it
Rescued, That this convention take such ae-
ton as it may in it's wisdom deem compatible
with its powers, and conducive to the public
veal, to expunge forever from the vocabulary of
South Carolina the epithets "negro," "nigger,"
and Yankee" as used in an opprobious senso.
That the exigencies and improved civilization
Of the times demand that thus convention, or
the legislative body created by it, enact such
laws as will make it q penal offence to use the
above epithets, in the manner described, sgainnt
any American citizens Of this State, and to pun
ish the insult by fine or imprisonment.
Referred to the Committee on Miscellaneous
Provisions Of the Constitution.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND OFFICERS.
B.F. Randolph (colored), offered the follow
ing. which was also referred to the Commltt9e
on miscellaneous Provisions &C.:
Resolued, l. That such institutions as the
Dear, Dumb and Blind Asylum, the Lunstic
ASYLUM, and for the benefit OF the poor. shnu
be fostered and supported by the State, and I'll
ways be subject to such regulations as the Cen
eraI Assembly may direct.
q. That the directors OF the penitentiary shall
be elected or appointed as the General Assem-
bly, may direct.
State institutions shall be appointed by the
Governor, by and with the consent OF the Sen
ate; and upon oil nominations made oy the
the eqDTsS queGSn sna bs De oun
4. That the Governor shall have power to I'LL
all vacancies that may occur in the offices
aforesaid, until the next ensuing session Of the
General Assembly, or until successor shall
be chosen and qualified.
CONFEDERATE BONDS vs. GUARDIANS.
S. Corley (whlte), of Lexington, offered the
following, which was referred to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary:
Whereas, The rebel legislature OF South
Carolina did authorize guardians to invest the
funds of their several wards in Confederate
bonds; and to7tereas, the present provisional
government fully endorses the justice and le.
gality of the said act, by the operation OF
which many innocent and helpless orphans
have lost thoir entire estates, and the said
bonds bon are now being rendered by guardians in
lieu OF United States currency In settlement OF
such claims; therefore
Resoiued, That in the opinion Of this con-
yention all legislation authorizing the tender
of Confederate bonds by guardians in settling
the claims Of their wards, is monstrous
wrong, contrary to the constitution sud lhWs
of tho United States, and therefore null tnd
void; and that all parties concerned are how
in precisely the same legal relations as though
no such legislation had been enacted; and
that the Committee on the Judiciary be oil,
recte6 to prepare an ordinance which Will
reach all cases of this complicated swindle,
and determine whether any guardian, who mas
ring the rebellion, shall be entitled 10 any fa-
Yor on that particular ground.
CAPITAL PUNIsHMENT.
8. Corley of Lexington, offered the following
which was referred TO the Judiciary COM
mittee: ,
Whei cas-, The people of South Carolina 1aye
now the advantages Of penitentlary System
for the punishment Of crime, and whereas the
State is now in condition to protect the ives,
property, and best interests Of every class OF ils
population, and whereas there is no lmpeIatlYe
demand for capital punishment, when society,"
can protect itself against the depraylty anei Vio-
lence of the lawless, therefore,,
Resolued, That it be referred, to the Letasia..
tive Committee to determine whether or not
following or similar clauses shall be IL corpora
ted in the constitution of the State, to wit:
That no violation Of the laws OF the State snail
be deemed a capital offence. That lmpl1son-
ment for life shall be substituted TOR the death
penalty, and that for less offence than mur'
der, the period of incarceration shall be grldua-
ted to accord with the moral progress OF tne
criminal conforming to the provisions or
wholesome prison discipline.
ADJOURNMENT TILL MONDAY.
J. NJ. Rutland stated that it was important
that the several committees should have an
opportunity of completing their laborB ano
presenting the result for the action Of the con,
yention, and consequently would move thai
when the convention adjourn it be to meet on
| Monday next, at IL O'Clock. The motion was
agreed to-
TAXES IN TOWNS AND CITIES.
N. G.. Parker, of Barnwell, offered the follow.
ing resolution, which was referred to the com.
mittee on Miscellaneous Provisions ofthe Con-
| stitution: