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y. Also. obtained leave of absence for

amend can Act TO regulate the rate OF
tolls of grist mills"
/ Mr.. Wilkes introduced bill to pro-
teot the rights OF parents, and prevent
the carrying away from the State of
children under 81 years of age. Also,
a bill to amend an Act to provide for
the perpetaation of testimony in relation
to papers lost during the war.
| Mr.. Myers presented the petition of
Alfred Williams, for payment Of nuRa
bona costs. Referred to the Committee
on Claims.
Mr.. Kuh introduced bill to authorize
County Commissioners to pay township
debts.
Mr.. Hurley offered q concurrent Teso-
luton, to authorize the publication of
1000 copies of the report of the Com
missiorier of Agricultural Statistics.
After considerable discussion, the whole
matter WAS referred to the Committee
on Printing. Also. presented the nc
count Of Risley & Crnyton.
A bill to incorporate tho Charleston
Cleansing Company was read and re-
ierred to the Medical Committed
The Speaker read communication
from Judge Vernon, requesting that the
charges against him be made specif-
cally, md announcing his Willingness to
answer them, and that he had appointed
Messrs. j. D. Pope and A. G. Hask ell
his Attorneys to represent him in The
matter of his impeachment, and asking
time until tomorrow to answer the
charge Of contempt. Fhe time was
granted.
Mr.. Davis introduced n concurrent
resolution, that tho Board Of County
Commissioners be instructed to furnish
Information to the General Assembly rs
to matters pertaining to their Offices.
Adopted.
NIr. Hurley introduced resolution
that Judge Platt e pail for extra ser
vices us a Judge of the Sixth Circuit.
Referred to Committee OH Ways and
Means.
Mr.. Andel gave notice of bill to au-
thorize tho collection OF wharfage and
storage in Charleston by certain persons.
Mr.. Marley gave notice Of a bill to au-
thorze the levy of-n special tnx in Clar-
cndon.
Mr.. Mattocks gave notice of bill to
provide medical attendance for the poor.
Also, introduced bill to establish school
houses in Collcton.
MIR. Humbert gave notice of bill to
regulate the pay of jurors. Also, intro
duced a resolution to authorize IL special
tax in Darlington County.
MIR. Cain introduced bill to admit
w. l.. Tillinglinst to practice law in the
Circuit Court of the State
Mr.. Cain gave notice of bill to pro
vide for the widows and orphans of men
murdered on account of political opinion.
Mr.. Green offered resolution, that
the Committee of Ways and Means fix
the pay of attnches of the body, and ro-
port to this House. Adopted.
Mr.. Green presented the account Of
Miss Buie, Us school teacher. Referred
to Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Smurt introduced bill to author
izc the purchase of the stock of the CO.
lumbia Bridge Company, and erect IL free
bridge over Congarec River.
Mr. Jones introduced bill to incor-
porate the Winyaw Guards.
Mr.. Crittcn1cn gave notice Of bill to
renew the charter of the Episcopal
Church of Grccnvillc.
MIR. Danneriy gave notice of bill to
appoint II Commissioner Of the Poor in
cnch County.
Mr. Byas gave notice of bill to pro-
vide for the payment Of fees Of clerks of
courts.
AIr. Jamison gave notice of bill to
CHnpSC tuC lAduueT VI uSSlB ulUS pro-
perty.
Mr. Wallace introduced bill to
amend an Act to provide for the appoint
ment of Trial Justices.
Mr.. Simons presented the account of
the Columbia Gas Company. Referred
to Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Smith offered resolution, that
Messrs. J. D. Pope and A. Q. Haskell,
attorneys of Judge II. o. p Vernon, be
heard as his counsel in the matter of
contempt, tomorrow, at l o'clock.
Laid on the table.
Mr.. Singleton offeredLa concurrent re-
solution, that the Clerks of the two
Houses draw pay certificates for mem
bers and employees of the General
Assembly. Adopted.
MIR. NIobley gave notice Of bill to
charter certain ferries on Broad River.
Mr.. Pendergrast gave notice of bill
to amend an Act to provide for the ap-
poiDtment Of Land Commissioner.
A bill to consolidate the Offices of Land
Commissioner and Commissioner of Ag-
ricultural Statistics, and bill to secure
| to County officers Davmept of official