The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-04
fFroM OUR own coRREspoNbESr.l
COLUMBIA, February

THE NEW ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.
cht ten O'Clock this morning there was quite q
large number OF members and senators assem-
bled in the Supreme Court room, waiting TO wit
ne;, the installation ceremonies of j. J. Wright
colored, who was yesterday elected to ill the
vacancy on the Supreme bench, Caused by
the resignation of Hose. The court met, but
much to the disappointment OF the assem-
bage, Wright did not appear. The cNpla.
nation given that the case thea to be considered
had been partially argued the day before, and as
Wright had not hear,l that portion OF the argu-
ment he would not sit upon the case, but would
take his seat when the next case was called,
seemed to be satisfactory, and the crowd waited,
listening patiently to the arguments in the case
OF Parker VS.. =. J. COogan, then under consilera-
tion. Wright was In the ante.room, In rear Of the
judges stand, and could be seen by those In the
courtroom, receiving the congratulations Of
those OF his friends who called. \ few minutes
before twelve O'Clock the arguments ceased, and
another case was called. Wright then walked in
and took his seat to the left OF Chief Justice
Moses, who turned in his seat, bowed and shook
hands with his junior associate. Justice Willard,
who sat on the right of the Chief Justice, made no
sign or recognition ,caaterer. The entrance Of
Wright oecasioned no interruption; one OF the
lawyers in the case called up had commenced
with "may it please your honors, before he Gu
tered, and continued his argument. Wright sat
without his judicial robes, not having had time to
procure them.
During the day he gave champagne collation.
The defeat in the House, to-day, By vote OF
sixty to thirty, of resolution providing for
jslnt assembly on the Sth of this month, for the
purpose OF electng an associate justice OF the Su.
preme Court for the term of one year, commenc-
ing July 80, 1870, shows the animus of whlppcr's
friends, as those who voted for him yesterday
voted solidly to lay the resolution on the table,
wRIGuT's KESIGSATtoN.
Early in the m ,rning session Of the Senate, the
following letter of resignation was submitted,
and, on motion Of Aruim, The resignation was nc.
cepted:
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Is THE SENATE, COLUMBIA, S. C.. February2.J
To The President and Members or the Senate:
Having been elected by the General Assembly
to the position Of associate justice OF the Su.
preme Court of this State, beg leave herewith
most respectfully to tender my resignation rs
senator from Beaufort County. In scvcrlng liy
connection with your honorable body i desire
to express my heartfelt wishes for your highest
success in all future decorations and to say
that l snali ever ,etaln the moss pleasing recol-
lccticns Of our past associations. Accept, sena-
tors my warmest gratitude for the many evil
dences OF kindness | have experienced at your
hands. ! remain, senator's. very respectfully
yours, J. j. WRIGHT.
The counties Of Abbeville and Beaufort arc not
now representcd in the Senate. The President OF
that body has the power to order an election to
fill the vacancies, but will not, as the general
election will take place before another session OF
the Legislature.
CAROLINA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY.
There was presented in the Senate to-day. and
referred to the Judiciary Committee, petition
from this company, which shows that 'about
eighteen years ago the petitioners were chartered
~ an association for mutual assistance and pro-
lection in cases oe loss OF damage by fire; that
vour petitioners are no share company for gain
or prolt, and they therefore have no capital ex-
cep,ns small deposit from each member ac'
cora!rg TO his rate to he assessed in case OF need