The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-20
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THrRTY-THIRD fDAY's PROCEEDINGS.
EENATE. -

| the PRESIDENT. 55Nt
The petition of surdry citizens of Sum-
merville, South Carolina. against the exten-
sion of the corporate limits of the said
village, was presented.
The account of DIR. b. e. Martin, of
Laurens County, for post mortea exami-
nation, was presented.
The Committee on Elections, to whom
was referred the petition of G. r. Franklin
to validote the election of the town of Clin-
ton. South Carolina, reported back the
same. with a recommendation that the peti-
ton be laid on the table. Ordered for con-
sideration tomorrow
The Committee on the Military, to whom
was recommitted n bill to amend an Act en-
| titled IAN Act to established State DO
lice, with instructions to incorporate pro-
visions for the punishment Of certain
chimes, reported back the same, with re-
commendation that said provisions be not
Incorporated, and furtl or recommenda-
tion that the bill do pass. Agreed to.
The Committee on Engrossed Bills re-
ported as duly and correctly engrossed, and
ready for third reading, bill to amend
| an Act entitled "An Act to establish a State
pollce;' ordered for consideration to- M orrow
Notice was given of bills to amend the
law relating to arson; to define grand and
petit larceny; to prohibit persons being adj
mitted to bail who are charged with and
A bill to create mechanics lien was read
and ordered to lie on the table
Message No. 10 from Hi, Excellency the
Governor, relating to Executive business,
was presented to the Senate by Mr.. E. S.
Jennison, Assistant Private Secretary
The several orders were proceeded with,
after which the Senate went into Executive
session.
bill to incorporate the Columbia Build.
rofar 70
the Committee on Interpretations.
The Senate took up for consideration
joint resolution authorizing the Governor
to employ an armed force for the preserva-
ton of the peace. Referred to the Com
mittee on the Military
lie Senate adjourned at 2.25 p NJ
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House met at II M.
The Committee on Education reported
favorably on Senate bill to amend an Act
entitled can Act to provide for the tenn
porary organization of the Educational De-
partment of the State. Ordered to n second
reading.
The Committee on interpretations report
cd favorably on bill to renew the charter
of the Charleston Bible Society
The Committee on Ways and Means re-
ported favorably on bill to regulate the
agencies of insurance companies not incor-
porated in the State of South Carolina
The Committee on the Judiciary reported
favorable on bill to amend an Act entitled
can Act to amend the law in relation to re-
cording mortgages, and to regulate the lien
thereof" Also, on the House and Senate
bills to alter and amend the criminal law,
and recommended that the House bill be
laid on the table, and the Senate bill be
put on its second reading. SO ordered
Also, fivorably, on bill to amend an Act
entitled can Act to regulate the manner Of
drawing juries. Also, favorably, on n bill to
define the duties of the State Reporter, and
to provide for the publication of the Su-
preme Court reports. Also, unfavorebly,
on bill to alter and amend IN Act entitled
''An Act to determine and perpetuatc the
homestead" The bills were ordered to lie
over for second reading.
Tho Committee on Engrossed Acts re-
ported as duly and correctly engrossed for
third reading bill to alter and amend an
Act entitled can Act to close the operations
of the Bank Of the State of South Carolina. :"
Ordered to be sent to the Senate
A bill to provide the way and manner for
selling drifted lumber, &C., was read the
first time, and referred.
The Committee on the Judiciary were in
structed to report tomorrow upon bill
referred to that committee to regulate the
manner of selling lands at public sale.
bill providing for the care of the poor
was read the first time, and referred.
The petition of Robert Hawthorn, of
Fairfield County, for the removal of his po-
litical disabilities, was referred.
bill to define divorce and alimony in
this State, was read and referred
The accounts of ID. S. Price, Nj. d., of
Marion County, for post mortem examina-
ton. and for medical services rendered
prisoners in Marion Jail, was referred
bill for the protection of the cotton
crops of planters and farmers in this State
was read.
Notice was given of a bill to provide for