The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-12-22
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LEGISLATURE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1870.
SENATE.


The Senate met at II m.
Mr. Smalls submitted a petition from the
County Commissioners of Georgetown, for pow
er to levy special tax of two mills, and intro
duccd bill for that purpose.
Mr.. Nash presented the petition of the ofh-
GERS of the College of South Carolina, for a
grant of S9650, in consideration of services.
Mr. Whittemore introduced bill to amend
"An Act to define the jurisdiction and regulate
the practice of Probate Courts
Mir. Hayne introduced bill to repeal the
Act establishing State Police.
Mr. Cardozo introduced bill to empower the
Asylum, instead of the several Counties, as
heretofore.
Mr.. Corbin presented a memorial against the
passage of the bill in reference to the usury
law. Referred to the Committee on the Judi
ciary.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on
Privileges and Elections to send for persons and
papers in the contested election case of B. r.
Tompkins u.s. F. A. Clinton, as Senator from
Lancaster County, was laid on the table.
A bill to alter and amend can Act to alter
md amend the charter of the city OF Green
vile, and for other purposes, was read a Sec
ond time in the Committee of the Whole.
A resolution to require the Printing Com
mittee to advertise for proposals for the prin-
ting was referred to to the Committee on Prin-
ting
A resolution to direct the Committee on
Privileges and Elections to inquire as to the
eligibility of Hon. d. 7. Corbin to Il seat in the
Senate was withdrawn, and substitute adop-
ted
The Senate then went into executive session
and adjourned.
uOJ-SE OF TATIVES
The House met at II m.
Mr. Wilkes, from the Judiciary Committee,
reported bill TO repeal so much of the law as
prohibits clerks of courts from practicing law,
and recommending that it do not pass. Laid
over for a second reading. Also, concurrent
resolution to employ an additional Solicitor to
assist the Attorney General in preparing pa
pcrs for the General Assembly, which was
adopted; also a resolution to prepare bill to
reduce the pay of County Commissioners and
other officers and recommended that it be re-
ferred to the Committee on County Offices and
Officers Adopted.
Mr.. Whipper, from the same Committee, re-
ported on bill to regulate the righ of traverse
and recommended that it do not pass. Laid
over for a second reading.
The Committee on County Offices and ON
GERS reported on bill to extend the time tor
officers 70 qualify, and recommended that 1t DO
pass. with certain amendments. Laid over Tor
Il second reading.
Mr. Wilkes gave notice of a bill to protect
the right of parents. and TO prevent the taking
AWAY of persons under twcnty-onc years OF age;
also, a bill to renew Act to pcrpetuatc testi-
monv." also, introduced arcsolution requesting
Congress to grant aid to complete the Blue
Ridge R.,road Referred 10 t,.e Committee OH
Railroads.
Mr.. Myers introduce, bill to repeal can
Act to amend an Act presiding for the assess
ment of taxes" referred to its appropriate
committee.
Mr.. Davis offered a resolution hat the Gener-
al Assembly take recess from the 22d day OF
December till the 10th day Of January, 1871
made the special order for tomorrow at
o'clock.
Mr. Dennis gave notice of a bill to provide
for the better protection of life against danger
from steam boilers
Mr.. Levy presented the memorial of the
Charleston Chamber of Commerce, against the
repeal of the usury laws. Referred to the Com
mittce on Ways and Means Also, introduced
q bill to compel County Treasurcrs to receive
County orders for taxes. Read and referred:
Mr.. Hurley gave notice Of bill to authorize
the City Council of Charleston to issue policies
of insurance also, to fund so much of the city
debt as pertains to railroad purposes. Referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Yocum introduced a bill to regulate the
manner of drawing jurors. Referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Tarleton introduced bill te provide tor
the protection of the poor. Referred TO the
Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Thomas presented the petition of the
citizens of Colleton for the formation of new
County, from portions Of Collcton, Charleston
and Orangeburg.
Mr.. Humbert introduced bill to prevent
persons charged with crime from being tried
when ab cnt from Court Referred to the Com
mittec on the Judiciary.
A message was received from the Governor,
transmitting the report of the Adjutant and
Inspector General. Referred to the Committee
OIL Military. Also, transmitting the report OF
tie Comptroller General Referred to the Com
mittec on Ways and Means.
Mr. CAREY introduced bill to prevent and
punish vagrancy
MIR. Carey introduced bill to regulate con-
tracts for farm labor Referred to the Com
mittcc on Labor
Mr.. Sellers gave notice of bill to amend
can Act to provide for the keeping in repair OF
public highways, approved March |, 1870.
Mr.. Janison introduced resolution requir-
ing the Committee on Printing to submit all
bids for printing within week, which was laid
on the table.
Mr.. IIayooi introduced bill to defnr the
law in relation to certain easements. kccclvcd
its first reading and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Good,on introduced bill to prohibit cx,
orbiant profits on sale 10y retail dealers and
Others. Referred tothc appropriate committee.
Mr. Moblcy introduced bills tn repeal can
Act IN establish State uolitc :" referred to the
Committee on Military. Also, to repeal AN
Act to establish State police, and to author.
izc the Governor tocall out the militia; referred
to the Committee on Military. Also, to pro-
hibit the pcdding Of ardent spirits =,
Mr. Frost gave notice Of bills to consolidate
the Offices of Land Commissioner and Com
missioner Of AgricutnraI Statistics Also I,