The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-23
FROM THE STATE cAPIrAL.
The Mnndamus-The Railroad Case
The Changes I'm tAo Criminal LAW
General Legislative Proceedings, SC.
[FRoM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. !

COLUMBIA, s. c., Janusry 21.-The argu-
ment in the ns0nd0naus case, on the motion
for q rule upon the Acting Board Of Aldermen,
will be argued before the Supreme Court to-
morrow by General James Conner for the
Board Of Aldermen, and by Messrs. Corbin
and Chamberlain for the claimants.
Notice of a motion was given in the Supreme
Court to-day by General James Conner for
prohibition to arrest proceedings in the case Of
the South Carolina Railroad vs.. Columbia and
Augusta Railroad until the respective rights
of the two companies shall have been heard
and determined by the Supreme Court. Some
day next week will, doubtless, be fixed for
hearing tho argument.
The Governor gave public reception this
evening to the various State officers and mem
bers or the Legislature.
The debates in both branches Of the General
Assembly are daily growing warmer AMI more
interesting, but rather too prolific for the good
Of tho Treasury Department.. AS general
thing however, there is evident laudable
desire on the part of members Of both houses
that the important measures now up for dis
cussion shall receive full consideration before
becoming laws. Such to-day was the subject
under consideration in the House, namely, the
Oil 10 utter anu GmeuO Cno CT1Iulnal law. Inc
great quest ton was on the abolition OF capital
punishment in oil cases except of wilful murder.
The general sentiment is undoubtedly in favor
Of the proposition as in keeping with the
progress of the age. It may be curious
to observe that the strongest opposition comes
from those to the manor born, while it's warm
est advocates ore those white and colored who
have but recently made South Carolina their
home. The bill, 1t will be remembered, origin
ated in the Senate, where it was introduced by
Mr.. Corbin. In that body the most active and
determined opponents were Rainey, OF George
town; Nash, Of Richland; Hayne, of Marion.
The two former made the most strenuous
efforts to except the crime of rape from the
operations Of the bill, while in the House De-
Large made the most determined opposition
to the measure, and moved to amend section 1
as follows:
Insert after the word murder" on first line.
printed bill, ''rape or burglary where the party
attempts to take life by weapons of any kind,
or by administering chloroform or any compo-
sitiOn from which unconsciousness or doath
may ensue."
The debate on this proposed amendment
continued in the House to-day up to the hour
of adjournment.
The bill introduced in the House by smals,
Civil Rights bill Of the United States
Congress-" is almost identicaIy the anti
passed the House at that time, but was defeat
ed in the Senate. The following are it's provi-
sions:
SECTION 1. That from and after the passage
Of this bill it shall not be lawful for common
carriers or any party or parties engaged in
any business, calling or pursuit for the carry
ing on Of which q license or charter is required
by law, municipal, State, Federal or otherwise.
TO discriminate between persons on account Of
race, color or previous condition, who shall
make lawful application for the benefit of such
business, calling or pursuit.
SEQ. 2. Any party 80 discriminating shall be
considered as having violated this act, and,
upon conviction, shall be punished by fine
of not less than two hundred dollars, or i'm
prisonment for not less than six months.
SEQ. 8. No act OF incorporation shall be con-
ferred upon any organization the rules and
regulations Of which contain features not COM
patible with the provisions Of this act.
SEQ 4. All acts or parts Of acts inconsistent
with this act are hereby repealed.
Crews presented the accounts of j. G.. Trayn-
ham, M. D., for post snorte,n examinations.
Referred to the Medical Committee.
Sasportas introduced bill to amend an act
organization of the Educational Department.
Of the State Of South Carolina. Read the first
time and referred TO the Committee on Educa-
tion.
The Senate bill to change the location Of the
county seat Of Barnwell County from Barnwell
Courthouse to Blackville was read the first
time, and referred to the Committee on the Ju-
A Eli to amend an act entitled ssAn act to
fix the salary and regulate the pay Of certain
officers" was read the first time and referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means.
on obsn bhsneS S the n,, p
to be refunded taxes overpaid. Referred to
the Committee on Finance.
Lunney gave notice OF bill to incorporate
the Macedonian Baptist Church, of Darling
ton, s. c..
Wright gave notice of bill to renew an act
entitled san act to authorize the formation OF
limited partnerships"
Mr.. Jillson introduced bill to extend the
time in which the Camden Bridge Company
syails introduced bbili to amend section 1se
Of an act providing for the assessment and
reading, and was ordered for second reading
and consideration tomorrow. @
A bill to alter and amend an act entitled can
act to incorporate the Village OF Kingstree." re-
co!yed its third reading, passed and wes order
ed to be sent to the House of Representatives.
On motion.of Lunney, the Senate took up for
consideration the untavorable report Of the
Committee on Finance on bill to increase the
salaries Of the Justices Of the Supreme Court
and Of the Circuit Judges.
The bill received it's second reading, and was
taken up. for consideration by sections.
MIR. Jillson moved to amend Section /, in the
hundred" go as to read ''Chief Justice five
thousand dollars" in lieu of sAve thousand
five hundred" The amendment was agreed to.
Hayme moved that section ! be stricken
On motion OF Rainey, the vote whereby
the Senate amended section /, by striking out
the words Ave hundred was recOnsidered.
Mr.. Jlllson withdrew the motion to strike
out the words .'five hundredn from the third
line Of section /. s' l9
MIR. Leslie moved to amend section 1, in the
third line, by striking out the word "aven be.
fore the word "thousand," y. and inserting in
lieu thereof the word -four, :, so as to read
"Chief Justice four thousand Eve hundred dol.
lars" f}s2 ia IN 80 a.
On division, the Senate voted yeas u, nays,
8; so the amendment was agreed to.
Mr.. Corbin moved to further amend section
1, in the fourth line, by striking out the words
Five thousand" and inserting in lieu thereof
the words -four thousand three hundfsd," 40
as to read, Associate Justices each four thou
sand three hundred" 49s
MIR. Leslie moved to amend the amen lment
Of the senator from Charleston by striking out
the words 'sthree hundred"
The question was then taken on agreeing to
the amendment to the amendment and decided