The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-03-09
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1871.
SENATE

SENATE.
! A message was received from the House sta
ting that committee of conference had been
appointed on the appropriation bill.
The following passed Bill to renew and
amend the charter of certain religious associa-
tions; to provide for teachers institute; joint
resolution to confirm the appointment made by
the Superintendent of Education of the free
school fund; bill to amend an Act providing
for the assessment and taxation of property
Joint resolution, with amendments, to make an
appropriation of $47, 900 for the State Lunatic
Asylum.
& message was received from the Governor
stating that he had vetoed the bill to compel
County Treasurers to receive County checks III
payment Of taxes.
The following passed: Bills 10 authorize the
County Commissioners of Pickens, Spartan
burg, Greenville and Oconee to provide means
to meet the interest on certain bonds; to re-
charter Maxwelps Bridge over Seneca River
Joint resolution to provide for the publication
of certain statutes and journals of the State.
A communication was received from the At
torney-General asking thathis name be stricken
out of the sterling fund bill.
The following passed: Bill to provide for the
appointment Of Supervisor of State House
and Grounds to declare the right of way across
the Savannah and Charleston Railroad; to
amend the code of procedure; to incorporate
the Clafin University to amend an Act for
the protection of migratory fish; to amend
Section IL of the code of procedure; to extend
the time for the completion of the Port Royal
Railroad.
A concurrent resolution, authorizing the Gov
ernor to transfer to the Superintendent of the
Penitentiary certain tract of land, was made
the special order for tomorrow, at P. M.
A BILL to charter the Yemassee and Millen
Railroad Company, was referred to the Com
mittee on Railroads.
: A bill to create sinking fund, for the pay
ment of the principal of the public debt, was
made the special order for tomorrow, at / Z. M.
A bill to grant, renew and extend the char
ters of certain towns and villages was made
the gpecial orderfor tomorrow, at 7. III.
A bill relating to the Greenville and Colum-
bia Railroad Company was taken up, and, pen
ding it's discussion, the Senate adjourned to
meet again, at 7.80 P. M. @
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House met ct 11.15A A. "a.
A Joint ntresolution authorizing the State Tre,ls-
urer to pay L. A. Bigger $12 600 was indefinite
ly postponed. go.
a Joint reS0luG0n MAKING an apploPIldtlou
of $47, 900 for the Lunatic Asylum passed.
The following bills passed: To amend the
charter of the German Evangelical Lutheran
Church defining the jurisdiction of Justices of
the Peace and the organization of their courts !;
to further amend an Act to provide for the as
sessment and taxation of property; to change
the name and amend the charter of the Gap
Creek and Saluda Turnpike Company.
The following passed A joint resolution au-
thorizing the Attorney General to purchase
fre"proof safe.
A. bill to incorporate the Winyah Guards was
passed to third reading. Also, bill to amend
the charter of the Charleston Enterprise Rail-
road Company. Also joint resolution to re-
uuire the Governor to communicate with the
proper authorities of the State of Georgia, with
view to the REIMBURSEMENT of the boundary
line between the States. Also, bill to incor-
porate the Tugaloo and Chattanooga Railroad
COMPANY. Also, bill to renew and amend
the charter of the town of Anderson.
Mr.. Lew presented petition from r. B.
Carpenter, praying for the payment of the bal
ance of his salary due as Judge, which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Claims.
At Q o'clock P. NJ, Judge Thomas, of the
Sixth Circuit presented himself before the bar
of the House. agreeaby to a joint resolution
adopted yesterday, to show cause why he should
not be removed from Office for a violation OF
the Constitution in not residing in his judicial
Circuit. The address TO the Governor was read,
and also the resolution of the House. The
Speaker then inquired if the Judge was pre-
pared 10 make his defence, or would he ask fer
further time. Judge Thomas replied that the
notice given him had been very brief, but on
account of the grave emergency of the occa-
sion, the necessity for prompt action on the
part OF the House, he would waive any claim
he might have to demand further time. He
stated that on Monday he would have to hold
Court in Union, and if the General Assembly
were of the opinion that they could find some
one better qualified than himself to peform the
duties of the Office, he certainly would be glad
to be relieved from his official obligations; and
if the House was ready to proceed with the
prosecution, he was prepared to make his de-
fence. On motion of Mr.. Whippery com.
mittee of FIVE were appointed to investigate the
facts of the case, with instructions to report al
the next meeting of the House after adjourn
ment to-day, until which time all further pro
! cecdngs in this novel cause were suspended.
A resolution that when the House adjourns
it stand adjourned till P. N. to-day was adop