The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-11-29

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vote as dictated by said Committee.
The following, by Mr.. Mcintyre, was
ordered for consideration, tomorrow:
That joint committee Be appointed to
investigate the affairs of tho Treasurer
and Land Commissioners.
The following, by Mr.. Leslie, was or
dered for consideration tomorrow: That
the Clerks OF. both Houses be authorized
to employ the necessary clerical force,
for enrolling and 'ehgrossing. Acts and
bills Of the General Assembly, and to
have the Acts 9rinted as soon as the ses-
sion terminates.
Messrs. Whittemore, Wimbush and
Barker we're appointed to wait on the
Governor and LGeutenant-G Governor, and
Messrs. Nash, Hayne and Mcintyre, to
wait on the Chief Justice.
At o'clock, the Senate proceeded to
the hall of the House, to attend at the
Inauguration of Governor and Lieute-
nant. Governor.
The Senate returned and was again
called to order by the President pro tenn.
Mr.. Whittemore, from tho Committee
appointed to wait on the Governor and
inform him that the Senate was organiz-
ed and ready to receive any communica-
tion. he might be pleased to make. re-
ported that The Committee had performed
the duties assigned them, aud that the
Governor had informed them that he
would communicato with them by mes
sage, today: ,.,. ''.-'
On motion of Mr.. Arnim, the Senate
adjourned at 1.55 p. m.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The House met at IL m. Tho Clerk
called the roll, and the Speaker announc-
ed quorum present and the House
ready to proceed to business. Rev. w.
M. Thomas, Of Colleton, was invited to
open the proceedings with prayer.
message was received from the Se-
nate, informing the House that the Senate
will attend the inauguration of the Co.
bar of the House, Mt o'clock p. M, to-
day.
Mr.. Byas moved that joint commit
tee be appointed, to attend the Governor
and Lieutenant-G elect, and make
arrangements for their inauguration.
Messrs. Byas, Hagood and Briggs were
appointed.
On motion, Joint committee was ap-
pointed to wait on the Chief Justice and
inform him that the Inauguration of Go
vernon and Lieutenant. Governor will
| take place at o'clock, and request his
attendance. Messrs. W. II. Jones, Jr., I,
T. a. Miles and ". B. Miles we're ap-
pointed as the Committea.
The House then took recess
Five minutes after 1, the members of
the joint convention rose to receive the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor elect
The inaugural proceedings were opened
with prayer by the Chaplain. The Chair
man introduced the Governor elect, who
delivered his inaugural address. The
oath OF Office was administered by Chief
Justice Moses.
The Chairman then introduced Hon.
A. j. Ransier, the Lieutenant Governor
elect, and the Chief Justice administered
to him the oath of Office.
The Chairman announced the Joint
convention dissolved, and ut 25 minutes
after l o'clock. the Speaker called the
House to order.
Mr.. Whipper introduced n resolution,
That we proceed to the election for
United States Senator tomorrow, at 12
O'Clock
MIR. Mobley moved to strike out "to-
morrow" and insert tomorrow week, I"
which, after some debate, by Messrs.
Wilkes. Smart, Mobley and Jones, was
adopted. The question was then taken
on the resolution as amended, and it was
adopted.
Tho annual message OF the Governor
was then received and read.
On motion, it was resolved, that 5, 900
copies If the Governors message be
printed for general distribution.
Mr.. Wilkes offered resolution, that
a joint special committee Of five on the
part of the House and -- on the
part of the Senate, be appointed to tho
roughly investigate the affairs of the
Land Commissioners Office, and report
as soon as possible; with power to send
for persons and papers.
Mr.. Mobley moved to amend by strik-
ing out five and inserting zone from each
County"
Considerable debate ensued upon the
adoption of the amendment. Mr.. Whip
per EXPRESSED the Opinion fhot tho oh;oct