The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-25

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The Committee Of Ways and Mesns
reported unfavorably on O bill to enforce
the collection of the poll tax. Also,
unfavorably on q bill to provide for the
maintenance of public schools in Charles
ton. Also, on bill to authorize the
County Commissioners Of Edgefeld to
levy q special tnx; all of which were
ordered to lie over for second reading.
Mr.. Wilkes gave notice of bill 20
regulate proceeding i'm impeachment
trials. Also, bill to regulate the re-
movnl of civil officers Also. bill to
incorporate the Walnut Grove Baptist
Church Of Anderson.
A message from the Governor was re-
ceived informing the House that lie was
in possession of tho resignation of Judge
Vernon, and stating that the public in
terest would be conserved by its accep-
tance. Received as information.
Mr.. Whipper introduced resolution
that the Governor be requested to ac-
cept the resignation of Judge Vernon.
Adopted, and the Clerk was instructed to
inform the Governor of tho action of the
House.
A message was received from the Co
vernon stating that the resignation of
Judge Vernon had been accepted. The
ate Of the action taken in the premises,
and. on motion of Mr.. Whipper, it was
Resolued, That tho managers be in-
structed to withdraw tho articles of i'm
parchment.
Mr.. Hayne presented the report of the
Sergeant-nt-Arms in reference to the ex-
penses of renting aud fitting up commit
tee rooms and other rooms connected
with the General Assembly. Upon this
report tedious and noisy debate cn-
sued
Mr.. Levy, Of Charleston, introduced
resolution, which was adopted by q
vote of seventy eight to seven, that all
bills relative to the fitting up of the
State House, in which such gross extra
vngance had been practiced, be referred
to general committee of one from each
County in the State.
Mr.. Hayne gave notice of bin to re-
new the charter of Bamherg. Also, in
troduced bill to incorporate the Bina-
ker Camp Meeting Society. Referred.
Mr.. Green introduced IL bill to estab-
lish the Big House Ferry, in Beaufort
County. Referred
A bill to extend the charter of the
Port Royal Railroad Company was re-
ferred.
Mr.. Dennis presented the accounts of
W. l.. Rose, against the House; which
were referred to q special committee.
Mr.. Hedges introduced IL bill to incur-
porate the Elisto Light Guards Re
fcrrcd.
Mr.. Bryan introduced IL bill 10 provide
| indemnity for certain aggricvcd persons
and for other purposes. Referred.
MIR. Kennedy gave notice of the intro
| pfl hi fn f, fl,t,t ~,
of Granitevlle.
Mr.. Henderson gave notice OF II bill to
amend the Act to establish system OF
free schools.
Mr.. Doyle introduced bill to amend
Section 5,lArticle y, of the Constitution
Of the State. Also, q bill to declare
Legitimate certain children. Referred
At p. NJ, the House adjourned.
a ROYAL Row ON EDIsTo ISLAND A
! largo number of freedmen, who had been
residing upon one of the plantations of
the Baynard estate, on Edisto Island, for
| several years back, refused to enter into
n contract 10 work for the present year,
and some time ago they were ordered to
leave the place. This they positively re-
fused to do. Upon application to Trial
Justice Magrath by the parties in charge
of the place, notices to quit were served
upon the whole party. These notices
were torn up and Indignantly flung back
at the officers who served them. After
the expiration OF tho usual time, war
rants of cjcctment were placed in the
hands of the officers, and they were or
dered to execute them. AS soon rs the
minions of the law appeared at the plaa-
tation to execute their orders, the whole
! settlement turned out with guns, mus
kets, swords. axes, clubs, &C., and at
tackled the invaders, who were speedily
put to flight aud barely escaped with
their lives. The whole plantation is
now in the widest commotion. The
freedmen are determined not to quit the
place, mid swonr they viii xiii any one
that attempts TO drive them off, The
place is now well supplied with provi-
sions, and threatens to hold out MS stub
bornIy as Paris. The men are prmed,
and seem determined to stick up for
their fancicd rights. The case is in the
hands Of tho sheriff, who will proceed to
Edsto on Tuesday morning with large
posse cOmitaius. Charleston Nc,cs.