The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-12-08

ooo Joius EeSotutlO 1s OF the tieneral AS.
sembiy, was agreed to and sent to- the
House.
Report Of the Oommittee on Privileges
and Elections, on the petition contesting
the election Of Hon. Sanders Ford. was
agreed to, and tho petition and protest re.
turned to petitioners.
Report Of Committee on Education on
bill to amend an Act entitled IAN Act to
| establish and maintain q system of free
common Schools" was ordered to n third
reading
Alter executive session, adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
The House met ut IL NJ, Speaker Lee
in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. E. J.
Adams.
Mr. Bowley. from Committee on Ways
and Means, reported back bills to repeal
IN Act entitled "An Act to provide for
general licenose law" with recon-
mendation that the snms do pass, with
the addition: "This Act shall take effect
from and after its pnssnge;" to amend an
Act entitled San Act to regulate the pay
OF the members of tho General Assem-.
bly," with the amendments. "that said
SALARY and mileage be paid in full, by
the end Of each regular Legislative sen.
sion;" also, nnfavorably on concurrent
resolution relative to the appointment Of
committee to investigate the fiuancia
condition OF the State.
DIR. p. Simpkins, from Committee on
County Offices aud Officers, reported un-
favorably on bill to abolish office of
County Auditor, and duvolve the duties
upon County Treasurers; and fayorubly
on bills to fix Office hours of certain
County officers i'll this State; to amend
IN Act entitled IAN Act to detine duties
ot County Treasurers;" to prevent Conn
ty Com mlsslonrrs from being interested
Ia contracts or public work performed
under their suporiutendeDce.
The Senate sent to the House the fol.
loving papers. which were read and re-
ferred: Joint resolutions to ratify the
amendment to the Constitution of tho
Stnte of South Carolina, relniive to the
time Of holding elections; to ratify the
amendment to the Constitution of the
State OF South Carolina, relative to tue
increase Of tho State debt; bills to
amend an ACT entitled Gan Act to. esta-
blish new judicial and elective Comfy
from portions OF the Counties of Barn
we'll, Edgefield, Lexington and Orange
burg, to be known as Aiken County" to
amend an Act to provide for the election
OF the officers of the Incorporated cities
and towns iu the State OF South Caro-
lima.
Mr. Featlerstone introduced bill to
amend All Act entitled "Au Act to better
protect holders of insurance polices in
this State" approved December %,
1871.
Mr.. Vanderpool Introduced IL bill to
onnble coroners to detect murderers and
other criminals.
Mr. Greene introduce O bill to incor.
porate the Irish Rifle Club, of Charles
ton
Mr.. Lilly introduced bill to require
Connty Commissioners to furnish medi-
Gal attendance to sick poor who are una.
ble to provide same.
Mr. p. Young introduced bill To
regulate the sale OF lands sold by order
Of court.
MIR. Warloy introduced bill to incor-
porate the New Hope Methodist Church,
of Clarendon County.
Mr.. Thomas introduced a bill to repeal
an Act entitled IAN Aot to relieve the
Stnte OF Sonth Carolina of all liability
for its guaranty OF the bonds of tho
Blue Ridge Railroad Company"
Mr. Bowley introduced resolution,
which was adopted. that the Sergeant
alarms be authorized to purchase thirty
tons OF coal for the uso Of The House
Bnd committee rooms.
Mr. Bowen introduced concurrent re-
solutions, which were ordered to lie over
for consideration, that tho public print.
ing of this State be let out to the lowest
bidder, and the Clerks of the House and
Senate be authorized to receive sealed
proposals for the next two weeks, and
report the same to the House and Senate
for their consideration and action; that
no newspaper in this State shall be pnid
for publishing tho Acts and joint resolu-
tions Of the General Assembly.
Mr.. Curtis presented the petition of
Jesse House for the legitimatizing of
certain children; also introduced rroam-
Bile and resolution, which was adopted,
that as tho term for which Hon. i. A :.
Sawyer was elected to the Senate of the
United States will expire on the 4th of
March, 1873. the House of Representa-
tives meet ut ii o'clock. December 10,
and proceed to vote for person to fiji
said vacancy.
Mr.. Gilmore introduced bill to pro.
vide for the election of Justices of the
Peace.
Mr.. Cannon introduced a bill to repeal
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