The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-07


prevailing argument against the passage OF the
resolution. And he advised them to beware OF
partv legislation Mr. Hunter, from Charleston,
supported the measure, and thought 1t was no
more than fair when the citizens Of Columbia
had come forward and proved themselves ready
to keep "those murderers OF Lauiens"' oGt Fl
jail Mr.. Hurley came to the floor, and made
witty and sensible speech. he didn't propose to
show where his synpathies WERE 1t was Simply
question OF justice and right. he knew some
thing Of this resolution, and something OF reso-
luton similar to II.
':Do YoU KNOW WHAT LEECH 1s:'
II suppose, If these gentlemen have ever been
in the hands OF a DOCTOR" Hurley continued,
"tkey know what leech is" will tell you what
it is. 1t is not exactly an instrument, but it is
leech Now, there are certain broken-down
lawyers, who seem to have desire TO leech this
State Government. was approached the other
day, and asked to Introduce just such resolu
tion, but refused. Now, every man ought to
put his hand into MS Own pocket. Sympathy at
the expense OF the taxpayer Is cheap, but SYM
pathy at the expense Of ones own pocket is not
so cheap. If the men were proven to be not
guilty, he would willingly aid in paying their ex-
penses, but If they were found guilty, he thought
they could work out their expenses
1t is understood that this resolution was In
tended to give Genera, worthington '.job.'
"KAT on YOUR PISDERs.'
Mr.. Mobley took most prominent part in the
debate, ami made q lAborious and earnest effort.
He was interrupted several times by S. B. Thomp-
son. Does the gentleman yield?'' asks the
speaker. II don't YIELD" says Mobley, "eat on
your pinders.n Thompson was touched to the
quick, anil shouted, 81 raise to privilege ques.
tion. The gentleman has attempted to attack
my character"
..The gentleman has done no such thing" re-
piled the speaker, errectually stopping Thorn D.
son.
Mobley supported the measure, and hoped the
General Assembly would aid these men. He
knew that boys had been "suaded" into voting
illegally but 1t was not their fault. he hoped the
resolution would pass.
C. D. Hayne, tsotto voce) Yes, 1t will pass un'
der the table.
And so it did pass by vote OF ninety-tWo TO
seven AS the yeas and nays were called we are
able to present the names Of those des!rous to
give Mr. worthlngtnna chance to defend criml-
nalss and to pay for such work out OF the State
funds. They are as follows: Bowley, Crews,
James Davis, Kennedy, S. ]. Lee, ". J. Mcdowell
and Rivers.
mr.. PARKER's ACCOUNTS TO BE INVESTIGATED.
A Joint resolution was introduced in the Senate
today and read first time. appointing COM
mittee OF three from both houses to examine the
accounts OF the State treasurer. The resolution Is
introduced In accordance with section OF IAN
act TO regulate the manner Of keeping and dis
bursing funds by certain officers" which provides
that the accounts Of the State treasurer shall be
annually closed on the 18th day Of October, and
shall be examined during the months or Noven.
Der and December in each year by a joint com.
mitree. The committee will consist OF one from
the Senate and TWO from the House; and are in
structed to proceed to examine the books and a c.
counts Immediately, and report without unneces-
sary delay.
THE LANCASTER COUNTY CONTEST.
The matter OF coatest between Mr.. TompGins
Reformer vs. Clinton, a Radical from Lancaster,
has begun to assume definite shape. resolu.
tieu was introduced to-day authorizing the COM
mIttee on elections to send for persons and pa.
pers.
THE FIRIL0AE DEBT.
The fire loan debt, matter Of some consider
able interest at present, has been le5lslattvely
touched upon. A j0iut resolution was to-day In
troduced by Nash, in the Senate, to provide for
the adjustment OF this debt. The Governor,
comptroller-general and the attorney general,
are directed to enter into negotiations without
de,ay. with the holders of this debt now, matured
or which shall mature during the present fiscal
wear. with the view to ascertain upon wha. terms
the said debt mag he adjusted. The commission.
ers are authorized to take such steps as may be
necessary to the most speedy accomplishm eut OF
this purpose and report the result at the earliest
practicable day to the General Assembly.
PER DIEM AND MILEAGE.
IL NAV be of some interest to your readers to
know how much the per diem and mileage OF the
General Assembly will cost this session. A bill was
introduced in the Senate to-day to make appro-
priatons for this purpose and also the salaries OF
the subordinate officers and incidental expenses.
The sum appropriated is one hundred and seven
ty.fye thousand dollars. The bill outside OF the
appropriation merely provides for the drawing OF
pay certificates, &c.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEES REPORTS.
A
this morning brought in large batch Of reports.
This committee, with D. T. Corbln at It's head, is
the only real working committee OF the Senate.
Among the reports were the following Bill to In
corporate Port Royal Improvement Company
favorable; bill to vest title lands, of which Deld.
rich Klepplng died seized, In purchaser-faVora-
BILE; bill amending act erpetuating testimony. in
relation TO deeds. &c.-fayorable; bill to regulate
the taking Of ball In criminal ses-uufayorable.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PROTEST.
The resolution relative to the returns OF the
election for senator from Chesterfield County, re-
ceiyed o favorable report from the committee on
elections in the Senate to-day.
"wHEN HONEST MEN F ALL OUT"
Mr.. Mcintyre, feeling, no doubt somewhat
squeamlsh in regard to his own case, has intro
duced a resolution whereby he Is determined to
opst the present hard-working senator from
Charleston. or TWO evils, we choose the least;
and if O representative OF the Radical party from
Coleton County must hold q seat here as sena-
tor, we much prefer that Senator Hoyt should
the man. Mcintyre, however, is going for Cor
bin strong. He wants to know, whereas Corb!n
holds so many and 80 lucrative positions that he
sh ,uld hold that OF senator too, In direct VIOLA
tion of the constitution. The committee on elec
tions are instructed to investigate and report.
WILL MR.. KIMPToS REPORT.
Mr.. arnim seems 70 think that Mr. Kimpton
Will not report If left TO himself and introduces
resolution that the chief Of each department, in-
Guiding the financial agent be requested to trans
NIT to the General Assembly, without further