The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-26
STATE LEGIsLATuR
TUESDAY, JANUARY %
SENATE.

tenn. Montgomery In the Char.
Mr.. Hayes introduced preamble and
resolutions relative to the death of Hon.
L. Boozer.
Mr. Hayes spoke in support Of his
resolution, and said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: The telegraph has
already announced to the people of
of the death of Judge Boozer; and, sir,
sorrow to many stricken hearts, it is upon
the people of his native country that this
sad intelligence has fallen with the most
crushing power. He was, in many re-
spects, remarkable mana man of
great decision of character and of fixed
principles-aud he has passed away,
leaving no blot upon his unsullied name.
My acquaintance with Judge Boozer
was of long duration, aud of the most
intimate and friendly character, and dates
back to the period of my earliest recollec-
ton. At that time, and to the period Of
his elevation to the Bench, he was the
leading lawyer at the Lexington Bar.
He was born, if [ am correctly in
formed, in the year 1908, and graduated
from the South Carolina College, in 1928
or 1929. At the age of twenty-four, he
was chosen by the people of Lexington
to represent them in the State Legisla-
ture, since which time he has occupied O
prominent place in the political history
of this country. In 1860, he was mem
ber of the National Democratic Conven-
ton. which met in Charleston, to nomi-
nate candidates for President and Vice.
President of the United States and,
when the split took place in that body,
Judge Boozer and Ex-Governor Perry, of
the South Carolina delegation, alone re-
mained.
He opposed the secession movement
with all the vigor CT his great mind, and
declared that if it were carried out, it
would inaugurate civil war such as had
been rarely witnessed by mankind. The
result verified the wisdom of his forecast.
Immediately after the close of that san
culinary struggle, he was among the first
in the State to come forward to aid in
the reconstruction of this Government.
Sir, he was, emphatically, q Union mau !;
he loved this Government with on affec-
ton bordering upon idolatry, and to its
preservation he devoted all the energies
of long and biameless life.
The resolutions were seconded and
unanimously adopted.
The following papers were received
from the House: Joint resolution to pro-
vide for the INDECENT poor of the State;
bill to extend the time for the payment
of teachers; joint resolutions to advance
sc, 900 per month to the Superintendent
of the South Carolina Penitentiary, until
the necessary appropriations for continu-
ing the building; to incorporate the
Delaney Rifle Company; to alter and
amend the charter of the town of Spar
tanburg.
Mr.. Hayes introduced bill to charter
the Lexington and Newberry Railroad.
Notice was given of bills to provide
for the filling of vacancies in the offices
of Sheriff; to amend au Act fixing the
salaries of certain officers.
Report of Committee on the Judiciary
on House concurrent resolution for q
Joint Assembly to elect an Associate JUS
and sent to the House of Representa-
tives. At 8 O'Clock, adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at Il III Speaker
Moses in the Chair.
Mr.. c. d. Hayne, from tAe Commit
tee appointed to prepare suitable rre-
ambie and resolutions il regard to the
death OF Hon. LemUei Boozer. s2bm:t
ted the following:
Whereas, IN tne mysterious d:speusa-
tons of All over-rUling Providence, it
hath pleased the Almighty Judge OF the
universe to remove from his sphere cf
usefulness among Us, one who, by his
patriotism, fidelity and honesty, had
filed tie hearts of our people with love,
respect and gratitude towards him. and
held with al evenly balanced hand the
scales OF justice committed to LIS care,
and whereas. by his untimely demise,
South Carolina has lost forever one of
the brightest jewels il her diadem Of
State And whereas, it is alws VS. becom-
ing in those who sincerely mourn, to pay
fitting tribute CT respect and esteem to
the memory OF those fo- whose decease
they sorrow, therefore be it
Resolred, That the House OF Repre-
sentatiyes has received, with heartfelt
regret, the intelligence Of the death of
the late Judge Boozer, and regard his
loss as public calamity.
ReSolced, That we look upon h:s bright
example in all that constituted the hon
est and patriotic citizen, rs one worthy
to be followed By all who desire to emu
1ata those f,J,biir ot,i t,-i i,-1rn yirtrac tno