The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-01


against the election of Hon. II. J. Maxwell as
Senator from that County, which was referred
to the Committee on Elections. Also, the an
nual report of the City Registrar of Charles
ton, S. C., which was received as information.
Mr.. Johnston presented the resignation of
the Hon. J. 81. Rainey, as Senator from George
town, in consequence of his election to the Con-
gress of the United States.
On motion; of Mr.. Arnim, the resignation
was accepted.
Mr.. Corbin presented the petition of the I'm
ion Bank of South Carolina, praying for an
amendment of charter so as to authorize and
empower the Bank TO allow interest on deposits
at such rates and payable at such times as may
be deemed expedient, which was referred to
Committee on Interpretations.
| Mr.. Corbin, from the Special Committee on
Unfinished Business submitted the report of
that committee, on unfinished papers left in the
hands of the Clerk at the last session, with the
recommendation that they be referred to the
various Standing Committees named In the re-
port. The report was adopted.
MIR. Hayne, from the Special Committee ap-
pointed to wait on the Governor and Lieuten-
ant Governor elect, reported that the committee
had discharged the duty assigned to them, and
that the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
elect had informed them that they would at
tend at the bar of the House to-day at P. M,
to qualify.
Mr.. Arnim gave notice that on tomorrow, or
some subsequent day, he will ask leave to in
troduce bill to provide for the appointment
of a Commissioner on Railroads, and to define
| his duties.
Mr.. Corbin asked and obtained leave. to in
troduce without previous notice, bill to amend
and extend the charter of the Union Bank OF
| South Carolina. fe-- r.
| The following, by Mr. Mcintyre, was ordered
| for consideration tomorrow
| Whereas it is well understood fact Messrs.
Corbin and Leslie have manipulated affairs to
such an extent as to have themselves elected
| chairmen of one-half the committees in the
Senate;
And whereas, it is expedient to hasten legis-
lation, without useless expenditure of time
and money, therefore, be it
Resolced, That all the Committees Of the SEN
ate be consolidated into one general committee,
and that the Hon. @. P Leslie be elected Chair
man, and D. T. Corbin Committee, and the re-
mainder of the Senators be relieved from duty
as committeeman, and be instructed to vote as
dictated by said Committee.
The following, by Mr.. Mcintyre was ordered
for consideration tomorrow: That joint COM
mittee be appointed to investigate the affairs OF
the Treasurer and Land Commissioner.
The following, by Mr.. Leslie, was ordered tor
consideration tomorrow That the Clerks OF
both Houses be authorized to employ the nec-
cssary clerical force, for enrolling and engross-
ing Acts and bills of the General Assembly,
and to have the Acts printed as soon as the ses-
sion terminates. :.
At 1 o'clock, the Senate proceeded to the hall
of the House, to attend at the Inauguration OF
/ \ r
The Senate returned and was again called to
order by the President pro tenn.
| Mr.. Whittemore, from the Committee ap-
pointed to wait on the Governor and inform
him that the Senate was organized and ready
to receive any communication he might be
pleased to make, reported that the Committee
had performed the duties assigned them, and
that the Governor had informed them that he
would communicate with them by message, to-
day.
| On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
! The House met at II m, and quorum being
4 present, the Speaker announced the House
ready for business.
A message was received from the Senate, in
! forming the House that the Senate will attend
the inauguration of the Governor and Lieu
| tenant Governor at the bar of the House, at
o'clock D. H., to-day.
Mr.. Byas moved that joint committee be
appointed, to attend the Governor and Lieuten-
ant Governor elect, and make arrangements for
their Inauguration.
1 On motion, joint committee was appointed
| to wait on the Chief Justice and inform him
1 that the inauguration of Governor and Lieu
tenant Governor will take place at o'clock,
i and request his attendance.
/ The House then took recess. Five min
Iutcs after l, the members of the joint conyen-
Ition rose to receive the Governor and Lieuten-
ant Governor elect.
| The inaugural proceedings were opened with
prayer by the Chaplain, The Chairman intro
duced the Governor elect who delivered his
inaugural address. The oath Of Office was ad-
ministered by Chief Justice Moses.
The Chairman then introduced Hon. A. j.
Ransier, the Lieutenant Governor elect, and
l the Chief Justice administered to him the oath
of office. s..a.
The Chairman announced the joint conven-
tion dissolved, and at 25 minutes after o'clock
the Speaker called the House to order.
1 Mr.. Whipper introduced a resolution, That
/ we proceed to the election for United States
Senator tomorrow, at IL o'clock.
/ Mr.. Mobley moved to strike out tomorrow
and insert Tomorrow week, (which, after some
Edebate, BY Messrs. wilkes, Smart, Mobley and
Jones, was adopted. The question was then
taken on the resolution as amended, and it was
lie annual message of the Governor was
then received and read.
On motion, it was resolved, that 5000 copies
of the Governors message be printed for gen.
eral distribution.
Mr.. Wilkes offered resolution, that joint
special committee of FIVE on the part of the
House and - on the part of the Senate, be
appointed to thoroughly investigate the affairs
Of the Land Commissioners Office, and report
Fas soon as possible; with power to send for per-
M Mr.. Mobley moved to amend by striking out
five and inserting zone from each County,
| rnhla dehate ensned rnnn the adop-