The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-28
LEGaisLATIvE PROoEHD4nGs.
FRDAT, JANUARY az, 1871.
SENATE. GT o

ga conoazfrent resolution weE received
from thes sHouse, proposing 90 meet in
Joint assembly, on Friday, February 10,
for the purpose Of electing q Judge OF
the Seventh circuit, to flli the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation OF Judge
T. 0. L. Vernon, the consideration OF
which was made the special order for
Wednesday, February l. Also, con-
current resolution to appoint joint
committee to confer and report to the
General Assembly such matters as nre
most important to be considered during
the present session. Referred.
The House returned to tho Senate,
with amendment, the bill to regulate
the appointment, jurisdiction and duties
of Notaries Public. The amendment
was concurred in and the title Of the bill
changed to an Act and ordered to be en-
rolled.
The President laid before the Senate n
! statement by the County commissioners
Of Georgetown OF the expenditures Of
that County.
Mr.. Swails presented the petition of
citizens of Kingstroc, praying tho repeal
of certain restrictions under an Act of
1859; which was received as Information.
Mr.. Duncan presented the petition Of
George B. Tucker, praying the privilege
of placing gates across certain roads in
Union County. Referred
Mr.. Whittemore presented the claim
of Rev. G.. Bruce Walker for arrears of
salary AS Secretary Of tho Board of
Trustees of tho University. Referred
The Committee on Engrossed bills re-
ported bills to renew and amend the
charter of the town of Mt. Pleasant; to
incorporate the Champion Hook and
Ladder Company; to further amend an
Act to provide for the assessment and
taxation of property; and to amend the
charter of the town Union; all of which
passed.
The special committee on the part Of
the Senate, appointed to meet similar
committee from the House, and to in
vestigate the alleged expenditure of
SITE, 900, by the committee appointed to
investigate tho electoral affairs in the
Third Congressional District in 1869, re-
ported that they wero unable to secure -
meeting with tho committee from the
House, and begged that tho Senate
would take suoh steps in the premises us
would effect the purposes for which they
were appointed. After some debate, n
to investigate the books Of the State
LhSaohtCi, hiiu ahSCSituli uutl report
within five days the actual amounts paid
out aud to whom.
The Committee on Contingent Ac-
counts reported the account of the Co
lumbia Gas Company for 1874 So
recommending that the same he paid
Agreed to.
The Committee on Finance reported
back bill to make an appropriation for
the payment of the per diem and mile
age of members of the General Assem-
bly,, the salaries of subordinate officers,
and other incidental expenses. recon-
mending that the blank be filled with
$125,0 Ordered to lie over under the
rules.
The Committee on Claims reported
back joint resolution authorizing the
State Treasurer to pay Henry Morton
S5S, recommending that the same do
pass. Ordered to lie over.
The Committee on Interpretations re-
ported favorably on a bill to amend the
charter of the town of Anderson. Also,
on bill to amend the charter of the
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Charleston. Also. on bill to incorpo-
rate the South Carolina Saving md
Building Association, No. 2.
Mr.. Whittomore introduced bill to
require County Commissioners to report
to tho General Assembly. Also, u bill
authorizing the County Treasurcrs to
take charge of the lands of the State
purchased by tho Land Commission !;
which were ordered for consideration to-
morrow.
Mr.. Mcintyre introduced bill to in
corporate Harmony Lodge No. Gl, of
Ancient Free Masons, of the State OF
South Carolina. Also, bill to charter
the Jacksonville Ferry; which were or
deret for consideration tomorrow.
Mr. Dnvall introduced concurrent
resolution, that the committee appointed
to investigate the affairs of the Land
Commission bo directed to publish the
evidence taken by them Immediately
after tho same shall have been taken.
Adopted and ordered to be sent to the
House for concurrence.
Mr.. Whittemore gave notice OF Il bill
to provide for the election of Justices of
the Peace.
Mr.. Swails gave notice of bill to
amend an Act authorizing the Commits
sioncr of Public Buildings of Williams.
burg County to sell certain portions of