The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-02-23

firm sales made in conformity with conditions
therein specified passed to third reading
A bill to authorize the formation Of and in
corporation of the Savannah Valley Railroad
a joint resolution, making an appropriation Of
S47 900 for the Lunatic Asylum, were taken up,
and, after long discussion, were made the special
order for Monday, at 2 P. NJ.
At P. M. the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House met at IL NJ.
The Committee on the Judiciary reported
favorably on the following: A Senate bill to
| regulate the granting of divorces Senate bill
to more effectually provide for the recording of
conveyances of real estate bill to prohibit the
bringing of paupers into the State; Senate
bills to alter and amend the code of procedure,
jurisdiction of Trial Justices; bill to declare
the rights of common carriers; bill declaring
the right of way across the Charleston and
Savannah Railroad bill to amend an Act to
extend the time for officer to qualify bill to
punish persons for decoying away or harboring
indentured apprentices or minors. Also, un-
favorably on bill to amend an Act to provide
for the appointment of Trial Justices, and on
joint resolution authorizing the Attorney
General to appoint committee to investigate
outrages in certain Counties.
The Committee on Railroads reported favor
ably on bill to protect the interests of the
State whenever payment of interest now due
is unpaid on bonds issued by railroad compa-
nies and endorsed by the State.
The Committee on Internal Improvements
reported favorably upon bill to incorporate
the Continental Telegraph Company.
The Committee on Ways and Means reported
bill to authorize the County Commissioners
of Spartanburg, Greenville, Pickens, Oconee,
and certain towns in said Counties, to provide
for the payment of interest on certain bonds.
Mr. Tolbert introduced bill for the forma-
ton of a new County from portions of Able
vile, Edgefeld, Laurens and Newberry.
Mr.. T. H. Davis introduced a concurrent
resolution, that whereas it appears that one
lodged in the Jail of Charleston, to await trial
and whereas it appears, that under instructions
from the Sheriff, the prisoner was allowed the
freedom of the Jail yard and Office; and whereas
it appears, that in the exercise of the freedom
thus allowed, the said Grimes took the keys oi
said Jail and effected his escape, together with
another prisoner; therefore, be it resolved
that the Attorney General be hereby instructed
to investigate the circumstances of said escape
and whether proper efforts have been made fol
the prisoners recapture. Adopted.
The claim of Thomas Howerton, of Laurens
County, for damages inflicted while acting ai
State constable, was referred.
Mr.. Thompson introduced a concurrent reso-
luton, that the committee to investigate the
affairs of the State constabulary be requested
to report on Tuesday, February2l.
Mr.. Pendergrass introduced bill to amend
an Act to regulate the fees Of Probate Judges
and other officers.
A bill to determine the day of election o.
Mayor and Aldermen of Charleston was made
the special order for Wednesday, the 22nd, al
SP. NJ.
A Senate bill to amend an Act to establish
and maintain system of free common schools
was taken up on its second reading, and pend
ing its discussion, the House adjourned at Ala
P. NJ.