The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-03-08

FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
Tho Census-The Unieoa states Marshal L
shfp-The County Scat OF Barnvell-
The Charleston and Savannah Rail
road Bin-Tho Anderson Prcsentmen,
The spartanburg Nailroad BiI.
[ERoM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENCE
COLUMBIA, =. O., March 6, 1869.-The bill fol
the enumeration Of the inhabitants of the State
led to long discussion in the Senate yester-
day The 9case bill. CT the same subject was
laid on the table in the Senate. Both bills
wore drawn in accordance with the provision
Of the new State constitution i, which requi ree
that an enumeration OF the inhabitants OF the
State be made in 1869, again In 1875, and in the
course Of every tenth year thereafter. Both
provided for the appointment by the Governor
of q census taker for each county, at five dol
| lara Pvs Gay, with the privilege OF appointing
assistants who are to be paid at the rate or
three dollars day.
Senator Leslie opposed both bills, and moved
to lay them on the table. He said that it was
we'll known that it was his intention, as United
States Marshal, to take the census tor 1869
without one dollar Of expense to the State.
Nash ah. interrupted him by asking if he had
Grant, he knew, was only inaugurated the day
before and could hardly have had time to read
the voluminous petition of the honorable sena-
tor for the Office he was seeking. It was not, be
said always the best or surest way to wait for
| dead mems Shoes and if the senator from
Barnwen waited for Mr.. Epping's shoes he
might be disappointed. These old Germans
fore thought the senator should not Jump at
| conclusions without some good guarantee Of
his hopes being, fulfilled. NJ
Senator Leslie said If he was not appointed
| j 81 (Wh m ia n idoto
| other equally good man as himself would
be. 1t perhaps made but little difference to
| the people Of the State which of the first named
| ment, but one thing is certain, whoever got
it will be required to do exactly what is called
for in tho biz. He contended that the intent
meration, and that the people should know
| how many senators and representatives they
| are entitled to elect at the next election. That
being done by the United States Marshal aud
with the provision Of the constitution on the
subject. :.
Senator Leslie's views, however, wero over
ruled, and the bill Senate passed its second
| readlng aud was ordered to be engrossed.
During the heat Of tho discussion on the
above bill, Senator Leslie was observed to be
looking intently at the olock in the rear Of the
presidents desk. At 2:3O P. M. he rose to a
question Of privilege, and desired the president
to inform him whether that clock was regarded
as the legal official time of the Senate. Presi-
dent Corbin, in reply, respectfully referred the
decision OF that question TO the senator from
Barnwe!l. MIR. Leslie thereupon, pointing to
the dial, announced that "blackyille had be-
come Law, and the county seat of Barnwell
the expiration Of the three days. constitutional
limit given his Excelency to approve an act or
return it with his objections to the House in
which such act originated, and neither Of these
announcement caused o general smile in the
Senate. " - ht
Senator Leslie left for Blaokville Courthouse
to-day. .sg t n -
In THE HOUSE, tho Educational bill has caus-
ed an exceedingly tedious and uninteresting
discussion for two days. The main points de-
bated have been the respective salaries OF the
officers named ia the bill, aud their powers and
duMes. It was urged that the Office Of School
Commissioners js intended as an honorary posi-
tom and the duties to be performed by. those
portion OF their time to public benefactions
without other reward than that of. DONG q
service to humanity The opposition. how
ever, argued that in the present condition OF
society such d1sintere estea patriots couid not
be fOund;. that the work was both arduous and
expensive, and should be paid for.s The bill
was d lally referred to special committee of
nine, With Instructions to report substitute
The pressing business before the General AS
sembly Will very likely prevent any further
action on the Educational bill before the next
session.
It was announced this morning that the act
to enable tho Savannah and Charleston Rail-
road Company to complete their road, at 11:30
A: N. had become q law without the signature.
OF the Governor, by the expiration of tho con-
stitutional limit Of three days in which it
should have been returned. a1 ois
On the presentment in the Senate, Friday, OF
acopy of the presentment Of the Grand Jury
OF Anderson, Senator Leslie made motion
that 1t be spread in full on the journal, which
was agreed to. He stated that it was tie first
paper sent to the General Assembly which con-
tanned . statement showing that the conserva-
Af hat af
country aio dStof MiTlsI At hazards TO main
tain Seod order ana peace; 1t Was entitled to
mote than the ordinary courtesy extended to
communications frequently sent to the Lssis-
latur q. J s.t. 34a g u ss Y8 94s#
The following is the statement alluded to:
The Grand Jury take this opportunity to con-
IT, and No ca upon every siises without atstinstion
ana Il. peace Of the county, and @ Isnsns @
his Influence to restore peace. harmony and pros
10 tho presiding Judge the Grand Jury return
ther thanks for his unisorm kindness and courtesy
Snsns the e e: e Sn
curtna 90 distinguished jurist % presiding ofcer
Of the e0nrs.
The bill to amend the act to regulate the
manner Of drawing juries, which passed the
House, was read the gec0nd time in the Senate
to-day, and the amendments submitted by Sem
ator Corbin, Of the judiciary Committee.
The bill to incorporate the Deutscher Artil-
lerie Unterstl,tzungs YereiH, received it's third
reading In tho Senate yesterday, passed, and
was sent 10 the House Of Representatives..
where it was read the first time to-day.
II xHR HousR yesterday. Parvls. from the Com.
nittee IncorporAhons, reported fayorabiy on the
followtng: eg 9 s'f3 e3@ g4ss q M
bill to renew and amend the charters or certain
tewns and villages thersis nasnttoned.
bill TO incorporate home for in7ahi clergynaen
OF the Epscopal Ohurch IN the Town Of Aiker. Beth
laid over for sacQHd rsadings
HoseIaon. tom the Msassss eornnnittey. reported
On blu 70 establish lasarstts or auAratine hosp
tai in the haxhQr Of Charleston and Cor other pur
poses and auSmisted tho minority report:
"a "Ihe undersigned, constituting rninority o. the
Medical Gommittse recommend the passage OF tho
for such action On the part Of the Gem ra Assembly
(b1gped) B. "A. B0sEM0N, Jr.|
report laid on the. table and the uanority report
adopted. n - sEfs2 y 81 ~ n Fa4 - y n
The concurrent resolution to appoint J. ~. Allen,
O. w. Montgomery, II. ]. Lonnax, Wilson Cooke J.
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