The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-17

time convicts in that branch of labor,
with which they are familiar, and also,
that the Superintendent be vested with
the powcr OF remitting sentences, when,
in his discretion, the behavior of the
convict merits suoh favor. The report
was made the special order for Saturday,
at O'Clock.
The Committee on Interpretations
reported fnvorably on bill to amend
the charter of the Columbia Building
and Loon Association; which was or.
dered to lie over for o second reading.
Also. reported unfavorably on q bill to
renew and amend tho charter of tho
town of Abbeville.
The Committee on Commerce report
ed favorably on bill to prevent acci-
dents from RATS and nat-boats on the
rivers of the State. Also, reported fa-
vorably on bill to permit Henry, Ian
caster, Smith. Howe and others to collect
wharfage. Also, reported favorably on
c bill to provide for the appointment Of
an additional inspector of -four in
Charleston.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
favorably on n bill to vest the right and
title of the State to certain escheated
property in California Hughes and
others. Also, reported favorably on
bill to enable aliens to hold property in
this State. Also, reported unfavorably
on bill to provide place of imprison-
ment for criminals under fifteen years of
age. Also, reported favorably on bill
to prevent persons from holding more
than one Office Of profit and trust at
time in the State. Also, reported un-
favorably on bill to amend an Act
defining the criminal jurisdiction Of
Trial Justices. Also, reported fnvorably
on bill to amend an Act to provide for
the assessment and taxation of property
Also, reported unfavorably on bill to
amend an Act to define the duties OF
County Commissioners. Also, reported
unfavorably on bill to require all par
ties instituting civil actions in the Courts
of the State to pay in advance clerks,
sheriff's and attorneys costs except in
the case of parties suing for wages or
shares of crops.
Mr.. Jeryey gave notice Of bill to an-
thorize the School Commissioner of
Charleston to levy special tnx to bnild
school-houses.
Mr.. Andell introduced resolution,
that the Committee on the Penitentiary
be required to ascertain by what author
ity the Superintendent of the Peniten-
tiary IS using forty horse power steam
engine belonging TO the State. Adopted
Mr. Marley introduced bill to re-
quire tue School Commissioner of Clar-
endon to erect school houses. Referred
Mr. Humbert introduced bill to fix
the salaries of school teachers of Oar
lington.
Mr.. Keith introduced resolution,
that the State Treasurer be required to
report why the salaries Of school teachers
have not been paid.
MIR. Barker introduced bill to alter
and amend an Act to provide for the mp
pointment of Trial Justices.
Mr.. Crittenden gave notice of bill to
empower the owners of water powers or
shoals to improve the same on certain
conditions.
Mr. Gary gave notice of bill to re-.
ducc the fees of County Treasurers and
salaries Of County Auditors.
Mr. Corwin presented the claims OF
- kinard for services rendered as ma
gistrate, and G.. ". Garmany for post
morten, examinations. Referred
Mr.. Shanklin presented the present
ment of the Grand Jury of Oconee
County for November term. Referred.
Mr. Donnelly presented tho claim of
John FL. Livingston for building school
house. Referred.
Mr.. Simons offered joint resolution,
appropriating S45, 900 for the State Lu-
natic Asylum. Referred.
Mr.. Gardner introduced bill relating
to marriages.
The following bills and resolutions
were received from the Senate: a Joint
resolution for tho relief OF Samuel
Cochran, and others. Referred. A bill
to alter and amend the charter of the
town of Darlington. Referred. A con-
current resolution that tho Receiver of
the Bank of the State be required to
report to the General Assembly the
amount Of assets he has received and
what disposition has been made of them,
within ten days from the service of the
order. Adopted. A concurrent resolu-
tion. to appoint joint committee, to
consist of the Committee on Penitentia-
ry, on the part of the Senate, and -
on part of the House, to investigate tho
affairs and actions of tho Superintendent
of the Penitentiary, and the Directors
and to report the same. The resolution
was concurred in and committee of
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