Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-01-29
VOLUME xxXIII.-No s.

Resolved 4th, IF the owner OF homestead
dies or deserts his family, leaving widow,
or wife or children, such homestead shall be
exempt from the payment of debts so long as
the widow shall be without other homestead
of her own, or while the deserted wife shall
occupy such homestead
Resolved 5th, The real personal estate of
every woman acquired before marriage, and
the property which she may afterwards be-
come entitled By gift, grant or Inheritance, or
devised, shall be and remain the estate and
property of such woman, and shall not be
liable for the debts, obligation or engage
ments of her husband, and may be devised,
beoueathed and alienated by her as if she
were unmarried.
Mr.. Allen also offered the following, which
was lost:
Resolved, That the Judiciary Committee
be instructed to inquire into the legality of
extending the benefits of the homestead law
to all exemptions of debts contracted prior
to the passage of thosei Acts, and that they
be empowered to call to their aid the best
legal talent of this State, if by them consid-
cred necessary. T
Mr.. Allen said members whom he consid-
cred competent judges, had expressed the
opinion that such a law would be unconsti-
tutional. The Governor of the State, how
ever, whom he considered competent legel
authority, advised the passage of such an
Act. he hsd merely introduced it SO as to
enquire into the expediencya and legality OF
the measure, which ives intended for the ben
eft of prominent men of this country, who,
unless afforded relief, would be thrownas as
outcasts upon the land.
LIS. Langley introduced sn Ordinance to
change the names of the election districts
into counties, and providing for the division
Of the State into townships of ten miles
square, by the Legislature, as coon as practi-
cable at its first assembling. Referred to tho
Legislative Committee.
DR.. j. C. Neagle introduced an Ordinance,
authorizing the President of the Convention
to place his signature or official title, dated at
Charleston, January goth, 1868, across the
face of 100000 of the bills of this State,
authorized by the Act Of the Legislature of
this State passed Goth December, 1866, and
known as bills receivable, and that all such
bills bearing said signature shall be legal ten
ders for debts, public or private, within the
jurisdiction of this State, .excepC in cases
wherethe Government of the United States
is party. 3
Also that the Treasurer of the State in
Charleston be authorized to sell, under the
direction and control of His Excellency James
L. Orr, Provisional Governor of the State, a
sufficient amount Of these bills to raise $l0,-
900 in United States currency, per week, or
as much as may be necessary to pay the dele
gates to this Convention their mileage and per
diem, and all other contingent expenses of
this Convention during its sitting, and shall
hold such monies subject to the order OF the
President of this Convention. That the bal
ance of the bills remain ia the public treasu-
ry of the State, 10 be expended in paying The
contingent expenses of the State in the ap-
propriation authorised by General Orders
under date - from Headquarters I'd Militia
ry District, but under the direction and con-
troll of His Excellency Governor Jas. l.. Orr,
or his successor in Office. -.ss..f
That the Finance Committee are hereby
directed to prepare and report at an early
day, an ordinance for the levyiug and collec-
ton of taxes, on the property OF this Stale in
accordance with the Reconstruction Acts of
the United States under which this Conven-
ton is convened.
That the amount Of 100000 be collected
between lst September, and lst December,
1871, which monies shall be appropriated to
the reduction of said bills, on or after the lst
January, 1872, in such manner as this Con-
veution may direct.
DR.. Neagle moved that the above be refer
red to the Finance Committee with instruc-
fiona to ronort IN morrow.
Mr.. Parker, Chairman Of the Finance Com.
mittee, hoped the time would be extended
two or three days.
DR.. Neagle said good many Of the dele
gates were short o: funds and had not enough
to pay their board bills. They wanted TO
know where the money was coming from.
On motion, it was referred to the Finance
Committee, to report at twelve o'clock NJ,
Wednesday next.
MIR. 3. o. Duncan offered the following,
which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Whereas, The institution ofslavery has been
abolished by the Government Of the United
States, and this action has been ratified by
the State of South Carolina, and
Whereas, still to recognize indebtedness or
obligations for slaves, is still to recognize
rights in slavery; therefore, be it,
Resolved, That all debts or obligations of
any kind for slaves, are herewith declared to
be null and void, and shall forever after be
so considered. Be it further,
Resolved, That hereafter no State Court or
State official shall entertain any suit, or re-
cognize any claims on indebtedness or obi
cations contracted for slave property.
B. F. Randolph presented and read me-
mortal, of which he gave notice on Friday,
praying Congress for the continuance Of the
Freedmen's Bureau in this State. Refer
red to the Committee on Miscellaneous Mat
ters.
d. D. Edwards offered the following:
Whereas, Ministers of the Gospel should,
by their profession, dedicate their services to
God and the care Of souls, and ought not to
be deferred from their great object; be it
Resolved, That no Minister of the Gospel,
or public preacher of any persuasion what
ever, whilst he continues in the exercise of
his functions, shall be eligible to the office
of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or seat
in tSe Senate or House of Representatives, or
work upon any public road or streets, or do
patrol duty.
Referred to the Legislative Committee.
w. B. Nash offered the following which
was referred to the Committee on Education
Resolved, That all Schools, Academies.
Colleges and Universities in this State, which
are or may be endowed or supported in part
or in whole from the revenue arising from
taxes or donations to the State, cities or towns,
shall be osen for the reception of scholars,
students and teachers of every grade, without
auy distinction or preference whatever to all
citizens of the State; also, it shall be the du
ty of the Legislature, at its first session, to
divide the State into school districts and es-
tablish free schools in every district, to be
open to all citizens of the State.
George Lee, Of Berkley, offered the follow