The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-19

been gross fraud practiced. He also
stated that TO the fact that tho people OF
theup-country thought themselves cheat
ed out Of their honest ballots at the last
elections was attributable the lawlessness
that prevailed in that section OF the
country. Nash opposed the section, from
the fact, as hestated. that the Democrats,
if they were in power, would not do so.
Question by Corbin-Does the Senator
take the action of Democrats to be his
rule of conduct?
The bill was finally re-oommitted.
Adjourned at P. III.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
The House met at IL NJ.
The Committee on Claims reported
the account of r. A. Greene for services
as school teacher in Edgeield County,
recommending that the Same be paid.
Adopted.
A bill requiring County Treasurers to
attend each polling precinct for the pur-
pose of collecting taxes, was referred to
the Committee on County Offices.
The Committee on Roads, Bridges and
Ferries reported favorably on bill TO
re-charter the Combahee Ferry. Also, q
bill to renew the charter of Strawberry
Ferry, over Cooper River. Also, bill
to re-charter Cypress Causeway.
Mr.. Wilkes gave notice of n bill to
abolish the right of dover.
Mr.. Hayne introduced bill to secure
advances for agricultural purposes. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill permit
ing W. l.. Wood to adopt Napoleon b.
Smith and change his name to Wood.
Mr.. Jervey introduced bill author
izing the County Commissioners Of
Charleston to levy special tax Of one
mill on the dollar, to be appropriated ex-
olusivcly to the erection of school
houses. Referred. Also, gave notice of
O bill to compel tho collection of q poll
tax.
Mr.. Milton gave notice of bill to
allow Ambrose McFadden to change his
name to Ambrose Alexander McCreery.
Mr.. Thomas introduced bill to vest
in the President of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House the power to call
extra sessions of the General Assembly,
Referred.
Mr.. Kennedy introduced joint reso-
luton, that Mr.. Werner, the manufac-
turer of the Palmetto tree in rear of the
State House, be instructed to repair the
same, aud that the tree be removed to
the front of the building, and providing
for an appropriation for the same. Also,
presented claim of John S. Simmons, rs
school teacher.
Mr.. Rivers gave notice of bill to in
corporate the Sons and Daughters of
Zion.
Mr.. Adamson introduced resolution
that the books and papers borrowed
from the State Library be kept no longer
than required for the discharge of official
Il Nd ~,
for books not 30 returned, and the
amount bo deducted from the pay of
such members as failed to return books
at the proper time. Referred.
MIR. Allen gave notice of bill to reGu-
late the salaries of School Commission
erS.
Mr.. Doyle introduced joint resolu-
ton authorizing the re-issuance of n
certificate of Stnte stock to Il. F. Por-
cher. Referred.
Mr.. Jamison gave notice of bill pro.
yilng for the election of County OFF
GERS.
Mr.. Reddish introduced q bill rcuuir-
ing suitable egress from public build
ings
Mr.. Byas introduced concurrent re-
solution that none of the attachees of the
General Assembly shall, if employed in
more than one capacity, draw pay but
for one; which was adopted.
Mr.. Goodson presented the memorial
of citizens Of Columbia against the pro
posed amendment of the charter of tho
city, &c.; which was referred
Mr.. Frost introduced bill to estab-
lish State Normal School, and author
izing the use of the building known ms
the Citadel, in Charleston, for the Same.
Referred.
The Committee on Engrossed Bills re-
ported bill to provide for the pnblica-
ton of the Acts, journals. resolutions,
&c, Of the General Assembly; which
was passed, with amendments, and or
dered to be sent to the Senate. Also, n
bill to incorporate the Scott Rifle
Guards of Sumter was passed aud order
ed to be sent to the Senate.
A bill to incorporate the Whipper
Guards Of Christ Church Parish was
passed TO third reading.
A bill to declare martial law in Union,
Spartanburg, Laurens and Newberry,
came up for consideration, aud caused
some warm debate between Messrs.
White WhjnDar SipoIafop RDos on3