The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-03
AUGUST 1863
resolution, which was read and ordered to

AUGUSl y, 1000.
resolution, which was read and ordered to
second reading, viz:
Whereas, The Republican party in this State
will bear the odium and censure OF whatever
misgovernment or ,unfaithfulness In Office by
public servants; and, whereas, the successful
operation Of this State government depends
upon the friends Of said government; therefore
Reso,oed, That the Offices OF remuneration,
trust and responsibility in this State should be
in the hands Of such persons as are friendly to
the success Of the present State government,
and that all officers in this State who are not
qualified under the new constitution, or the
appointment of General E. r. 9. Candy, or who
are opposed to the Reconstruction acts Of Con-
gress BY which this State governments ls estab-
lshed, shall be displaced; and the Governor
shall be, and is hereby authorized, to I'LL all
such offices by appointment until such time as
elections shall be held in all the counties to fill
such offices.
The report of the Committee on Finance. fix
ing the salaries of the officers Of the Senate,
was taken up, and, after long debate, it was
rejected by vote Of ayes and noes-1O to H.
The vote was subsequently reconsidered, and
the report adopted.
The resolution of Mr.. ArDim, for the STOP
page of the pay Of senator's and officers OF the
Senate absent without leave, was agreed to.
Wright (colored), introduced bill to or
ganize constabulary force in the State, which
provides for the appointment of a constable Of
the State, who shall reside ut Columbia, and
shall serve for four years at salary OF $780,
per annum. He shall appoint as many depu-
ties as the Governor may direct, one at least
for each county, who shall receive three dol
lars per day while actually employed, and the
same travelling expenses as sherlf's deputies;
The constable shall make all needtul rules and
regulations for the government Of his depu-
ties, and he shall be under the control and di-
rection Of the Governor, who shall have power
to arm the constabulary whenever he may
deem it necessary. The bill was ordered to
second reading.
The report Of the Committee on Public Build
ings in favor Of making an appropriation for
the building of ajail at Williamsburg, vas post
pQaed until the report of the commission on
the financial condition Of the State was re-
ceived.
The report Of the Committee on Rules for the
government Of the Senate was taken up and
agreed to.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, August 1.-The House met at II
o'clock, A. M.
". J. McKinlay, from the Committee on Of
fees and Officers, reported on the bill to fix the
amount of official bonds of certain officers, &c.
b. W. Purvis, from the Committee on 1neor-
porations, reported on the bill to alter and
amend the charter of the City Of Charleston.
MIR. Lee moved to Lay the report on the table.
Agreed to.
Mr.. John Wilson Democrat) presented the
fiamston, Anderson County, praying ineorpora-
tion. Referred to the Committee on Incorpo-
rations.
MIR. Frank Sloan (Dem.) introduced a joint
resolution that the charters Of al towns,
villages roads, bridges, ferries and churches
that have expired by limitation, be renewed,
with all rights and privileges with which they
we're empowered by their last charter except
such as conflict with the Constitution OF this
State and the ordinances Of the late Conven-
q. Lee moved to refer to Committee on In
corporations, which was agreed to.
w. McKinlay presented the account OF M.
Michel. NJ. D., for post naortem examinations.
Also. the account Of VIM. BettHon as school
teacher. Referred to the Committee on Claims
d. L. Shrewsbury introduced the following
Joint resolution, which WAS agreed to, and or
dered to be sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Resoioed. By the House of Representatives,
the Senate concurring, thatn resolution rela-
tive to the removal Of the political disabilities
anv rarann ahail he l.oreafteT oorni5crrd unless
accompanied by o petition from the party or
parties 80 desiring to be relieved.
G. +. Mcintyre presented the petition OF
Messrs. Mcleod b Bro, of Colleton County,
praying for carter for opening and making
navigable Little Salkahatchie Swamp. Refer
red ty the Committee on interpretations.
MIR. Miller introduced a joint resolution to
retain in Office the present Mayor aud Alder
men Of Columbia until the next election under
the charter, with all powers and privileges un-
der said charter.
On motion Of r. @. DeLarge, the resolution
was laid on the table.
J. a. Chestnut introduced joint resolution,
relative to removal Of and appointment Of cleo
tion managers OF Camden precinct, Kershaw
County. Referred to Committee on Privileges
and Elections.
Mr.. Doyle (Democrat) introduced joint
resolution for the transfer and preservation Of
the records Of Hckens District. Referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
T. z. Sasportas introduced a resolution to
abolish the Office Of stenographer OF this House.
On motion Of r. G. DeLarge, it was laid on
the table.
R. DeMars introduced the following resolu-
ton, which was agreed to:
Rescued That the Committee on County
Offices and Officers do. and are hereby author
lied to report bill to define the duties, pow
ers and compensation OF the County Commis-
sonere.
@. NJ. Wilder introduced the following reso-
luton, which WAS agreed to:
Resolued, That it be referred to the Commit
tee on Public Buildings, to consider the expe-
diency and practicabiity OF erecting poor
houses in every county in this State, where
such institutions do not now exist.
ResoLoed, That they examine into, and report
upon, the best system of regulation for success
full government and operation for such estab-
lishments and that they be allowed to report
by bill or otherwise.
MIR. Feriter, pursuant to notice, and by leave
Of the House, introduced bill for the better
protection of owners of sheep, goats and beef
cattle. Laid over.
Mr.. Feriter introduced the following resolu-
ton, which was agreed to:
Resotued, That the Committee on Privileges
and Elections be requested to report o bill for
the appointment Of Registers OF Voters and
Managers Of Elections.
Mr.. Ku, introduced the following joint reso-
luton, which,
the Committee Of Ways and Means
Whereas, s. G. w. Dill, OF Kershaw, o duly
elected member OF this General Assembly, was
brntally assassinated; be it, therefore,
Resotued, By the House Of Representatives,
the Senate concurring, That bis widow shall
receive for this special session the per diem as
if said s. G. W. Dill had occupied his seat.
A bill to fix the amount o. official bonds OF
certain officers, &C., came up for second read
r. c. DeLargo moved that the blu be re-
committed to the committee, which was
agreed to.
A bill to alter and amend the charter to the
City of Charleston was put upon its second
reading.
M. Jenks moved as an amendment to strike