The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-02

crossed for third reading.
A bill to incorporate certain fire
engine companies, of the city of
Charleston, was read the first time.
A bill to establish public ferry in
York County, was read by it's title.
and referred to the Committee on
interpretations.
The report of the Committee on
Finance, on the petition of John
Caldwell, was recommitted to the
Committee.
A bill to incorporate the Lake
Swamp Navigation Company was read
second time, considered by sections,
and ordered to be engrossed for q
third reading.
Senate adjourned at 1.55 P. Nj.
HOUSE EOFsREPRESENTATINES
The House met at IL M. Addi-
tlonal members, who had not previ-
ously attended, answered to their
names. Prayer by Rev. w. Perrin.
Mr.. G. ID. Hayne introduced the
following concurrent resolution.
which was agreed to, and sent to the
! Senate:
RcSolced, by the House Of Repre-
sentatives, the Senate concurring.
That the printer is hereby instructed
to print one thousand copies of the
Acts of the special session, for the
benefit OF the members and county
officers; also, one thousand copies Of
the Constitution, with marginal
notes, and bound with the Acts.
Mr.. Tomlinson introduced the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution, which
was referred to the Committee on
Officers and Offices:
Resolred, by the House of Repre-
sentatives, the Senate concurring,
That the County Commissioners of
the several counties in the State, be
required to report forthwith to the
Attorney General, who shall immedi-
ately transmit the same to this Gene
raj Assembly: 1st. Whether the pro-
visions of sections IL and I2 of an
Act entitled "An Act to define the
jurisdiction and duties of County
Commissioners" passed September
2S, 1868, have been carried into effect
by them. ID. Ii said provisions of
said Act have not been carried into
effect, then said Commissioners shall
report the reasons for the delay or
neglect SO to do. 3D.. How many
days they have been in session as a
Board, and how many days they
have performed duty for which they
claim per diem.
ReSoloed, That the Attorney Gene
raj be instructed to take all necessary
steps to obtain the reports herein
called for.
ReSolred, That the Com mittec on
County Officers be, and are hereby,
instructed to prepare, at the earliest
possible moment, bill defining the
amount Of fees to be collected by
Justices of the Peace in this State,
with view to secure proper COM
pensation to said Justices of the
Peace for the performance of the
duties entailed upon them under the
operation of the new Cons ditution.
Mr.. WLipper, from the Committee
on the Judiciary, reported favorably,
on bill accepting the donation of
lands to the State of South Carolina
for the endowment of agricultural
colleges.
Mr.. Whipper, from the Special
Committee to whom was referred the
resolutions in reference to the demise
of Hon. james Martin, Representa-
tive from Abbeville County, and
Hon. B. +. Randolph, Senator from
Ornngeburg County, reported the
following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, information has reached
this House of the death of Mr.
James Martin, Representative from
Abbeville County, who was delibc-
rately murdered on the public ,oa3,
while travelling to his home from,
Abbeville Court House, on the 5th of
October; and whereas there can be
no doubt that Mr.. Martir was mur-
dered solely because of his political
associations; therefore, be it
Resolced, That in the death of Mr..
James Martin, member from Able
vile County, this House loses one
who, though quiet and unobtrusive,
was always faithful and diligent in
the performance of his duties, and
that we sincerely mourn his loss.
Resoloed. That, regretting as we do
the loss of member so gentle, nm
obtrusive and intelligent as was Mr..
Martin. we cannot but regret far more
the existence in any part of our State
of spirit which would seek to serve
party purposes by violence and MUIR