The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-12-18
LEGISLATIVE PssncynIanagea.
SATURDAY, DEoFlzBan n, 1870.
SENATE.


A House concurrent resolution, to au.
thorizs the Clerks Of both houses to
draw pay certificates from November "a
to January 4, was ooncurred in. :.
A resolution, instruoting the State Lii
brarian to turn over to the Clerk of the
Supreme Court all law reports in his pos
session, was adopted.
The Committee on Public Buildings,
to whom was referred a resolution to
heat the Lunatic Asylum with steam, re-
ported that in their opinion the State has
already communicated too much of its
steam to public buildings, and recon-
mended that the resolution lie on the
table.
The Clerk of the House appeared at
the door of the Senate and announced
that q committee had been appointed by
tho House to impeach Judge I. 0. p.
Vernon.
Mr.. Wimbush introduced bill to
amend the Act appointing Land Com
missioner.
The committee elected by tho House
to impeaoh Judge Vernon appeared, and
through their chairman, Mr.. Whipper,
demanded that the Senate take order in
reference to the matter.
Mr.. Whittemore offered O resolution,
that on order be taken; which was laid
over, under the rules.
resolution. that bills reported ready
for third reading be read the same day,
was adopted.
A bill to regulate the appointment, ju-
risdiction and duties of Notaries Public,
wns referred to the Judiciary Committee.
A bill to repeal Gan Act to establish q
State police" was read third timo.
RI1la fn fond f11 fitoa for 0f3soaro -
qualify; to incorporate the town of Tim
monsville; to amend an Act to authorize
the sale of the Columbia Canal; to vest
the title OF the State in certain escheated
property; wero read n second time.
Bill to vest the title of the State to a
lot OF land in the village OF Orangeburg,
of which Deidrich Klepping died seized,
in tho purchaser or purchasers who shall
pay Tor the premises under q sale by a
decree of the Probate Court of Charles
ton County, and to direct the application
of the proceeds of sale, was read third
timo and the title changed to an ''Act."
A House concurrent resolution, re-
curing reports from County Commits
mlssloners, was concurred in.
The Senate then adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House met at IL m.
Mr.. Perry gave notice of bills to form
new County, and to amend tho law in
relation to sales.day.
Mr.. Hurley offered joint resolution,
to authorize the levy Of special tax in
Charleston. Read and referred to the
Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr.. Andel introduced bill to au-
thorize the collection of wharfage and
storage by certain persons in Charleston.
Real the first time.
Mr.. l.. Cain gave notice of bill to
amend an Act relating to the charters
of certain towns and villages.
Mr.. Lee gave notice of bill to amend
an Act to define the powers and juris-
diction of County Commissioners.
Mr.. Hongh obtained leave of absence
for five days.
Mr.. Mobley gave notice of bill to
provide for Land Commissioners in
each County.
MIR. White introduced bill to require
County Treasurers to attend each polling
precinct, for the collection of taxes.
Also, resolution, that no bill or resolu-
ton looking to the election of Land
Commissioner be considered till report
is received fran that Office Referred
to the Committee on Public Lands.
The Committee on Engrosscd Acts
reported as duly engrossed joint reso-
luton authorizing the levy of certain
taxes. Read and sent to the Senate.
Mr.. Kuh introduced joint rcsou-
ton, authorizing the Governor to com
mission Coroner of Beaufort County.
The Senate sent to the House q bill
to amend tho charter of the town of
Greevillc. Referred to tho Committee
on Interpretations. Also. resolution
authorizing the employment of an addi-
tional Solicitor by the Attorney General
during the present session of the Gene
ral Assembly. Referred to the Commit.
tee on judiciary. Also, message
returning bill to make an appropria-
tion for the payment Of the mileage and
per diem Of members, and other expenses
of the General Assembly. without con-
currence in the House amendment. A
message was returned, insisting on the
amendment.
The Chair appointed committee to
investigate the affairs of the constnbulary,
to act in concert with the Senate com
mittee.
The Senate sent to the House, with
concurrence, q resolution authorizin0