The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-29

Mr.. Nash presented the account of
DIR. Il. w. Gibbes, for post morten,
examination. which was referred to
the Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Greene presented the account
of M. Glover, Deputy Solicitor Of
Orangeburg County, for services rem
dered the State, which was referred
to the Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Wright offered resolution.
which was agreed to That when the
Senate adlourns. it stands adjourned
to meet on Monday next.
Mr.. Donaldson, from the commit
tee appointed to wait on his Excel
lency the Governor, reported that the
Committee had performed the duty
assigned them on Wednesday, and
that his Excellency then informed
the Committee that he would commu
nioate with the Senate in writing at
its next sitting.
Mr.. Swails introduced bill to pro-
vide for the drawing of juries for the
next term of the Court of Common
Pleas and General Sessions for Will
liamsburg County, which was read
the first time. and ordered for con-
, liberation on Monday.
Mr.. Wright introduced g bill to
facilitate the drawing of Jurors in
this State, which was read first
time, and ordered for IL second read
ing on Monday.
On motion of Mr.. Swails, the Sc
nate proceeded to the consideration
of the General Orders of the day, and
took up, out of it's order, the report
of the Special Committee of Five on
the Rules of the Senate. Several
amendments were proposed, but not
agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Wright, the re-
port Of the Committee was amended
by striking out of the Rules wherever
it occurred, the word "Chair," and
inserting in lien thereof the word
President"
On motion of Mr.. Haync, Rule
33 was amended by inserting after
the word CLERK" the words Tread
ing Clerk.
Mr.. Wright moved the adoption of
the Rules as q whole, and the qnes
tion being put, it was decided i'll the
affirmative.
Mr.. Hayne offered resolution,
which was agreed to, that the Clerk
be authorized to have fifty copies of
the Rules of the Senate and Joint
Rules of both Houses, as adopted,
printed and bound for the use of the
members of the Senate.
On motion of Mr.. Wimbush, the
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SATURDAY, November 20, 1861
Pursuant to adjournment, the House
met at IL M.
Mr.. Dusenbury presented the fol-
lowing: Return of the receipts and
expenditures of estate of De 10 Howe
to November, 1867. Return of re-
ceipts and expenditures of estate of
De 10 Howe to November, 1868. An
nual report of the Trustees of the es-
tate of DR.. John De Ia Howe for No
vember, 1868. The returns were
referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
Mr.. DeLarge presented the follow
ing accounts: DR.. 4. Grange Simons,
DR.. S. L. Lockwood and DR.. S. B.
Thompson for post mortena examina-
tions; DR.. W. A. Pratt for analysis
of medicine. Filed for future re-
ference to the Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Chestnut presented the follow
ing account, which was referred to
the Committee on Public Printing,
viz: Camden Journal for advertising.
Mr.. Ransier introduced the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
ReSolUed, That the Committee on
Education be, and they are hereby,
instructed to take into consideration
the condition of the South Carolina
University, and as soon as practicable
report what legislation may be need
ed with reference thereto.
MIR. Feriter presented the petition
of Daniel Keels, of Sumter County,
for removal of political disabilities.
Referred to the Committee on Disa-
bilities.
Mr.. Tomlinson presented the petit
tion of r. G. Poole, of Spartanburg
County, for removal of political disa-
bilities. Referred to the Committee
on Disabilities.
Mr.. Milford asked and obtained
leave of absence for fifteen days from
the beginning of the session.
On motion of Mr.. DeLarge, at Ito