The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-02-22


adopted by q vote of ffty-nine to forty.
The next sensation was the discussion of the
general appropriation bill, prepared by the
committee on ways and means, and the sub |
stitute therefor which was recently introduced
byIee. and which it may be remembered pro-
yides for a State tax of fifteen mills, and coun-
ty taxes of two and q half, mills on the dollar.
This substitute was debated foE two weary hours
by Keith, Smith, Boseman, Hayne and Others
and finally referred to special committee OF
FIVE, consisting of Messrs. Hayne, Jones,
Thomas Jamison and Rivers, with orders 70
report tomorrow. There is every probability
that this bill will pass. The united brethren
are pushing it with all their force and infiu-
ence, the argument in its favor which appeals
to them, and all the other members, being that
il authorizes the treasurer to cash their pay GER
tiicates. which, after, all, is the nearest and
dearest subject to the hearts Of these model
In the Senate this morning the report Of the
committee on privileges and elections, in the
contested senatorial election case OF Phin. 3.
Thompkins against F. A. Clinton, the sitting
member from Lancaster, met with very cav
alier reception, being promptly killed and bur
led by the following well known parliamentary
device: The report being called up, Nj;
Hayne moved that it be laid on the table, and
This motion prevailed, and the report OF the
committee. and all hopes of unseating Mr.. +.
"A. Clinton, at least during the present session,
were dead beyond resuscitation. 1t was al
done in breath and greatly to the disgust OF
Mr.. Corbin, whose name was the only one
sipned to the report That gentleman was
highly incensed. but in view Of the irreyocable |
action of the Senate, he could only allow his
Indignation to explode in the following protest,
which is certainly about as strong as italics can
make it, or its grammatical N complications Will
allow, -y., :.
whereby the case of Phineas B. Tompkins, con
testsnt, against F. a. Clinton, contestee vas
summarily disposed Of, "a favor 2f +, 4. Gun
ton. This action, on part Of the Senate, is un-
orecedented. This case has been pending be-
fore the Senate during nearly two sessions.
fun and careful investigation has been had.
Both parties have had the fullest opportunity
to produce testimony, and be heard BY them.
selves and counsel before the committee on
privileges and elections. -. -,
That committee have finally made full and
elaborate report to the Senate. Now, the Sen
ate have, in the absence Of the chairman OF the
committee. who made the report, called up the
case. and, without paying the report the poor
compliment of reading summarily, in min
ute. irrevocably disposed Of the whole question
CONTRARY to the rePort) in favor of the sitting
member. IngL ~ =, .;-..1., :. 80
I protest against such action, because it de-
| monstrates to the world that this Senate, hay-
ing large Republican majority, viii not even
hear before it decides upon the rights OF the
parties to this contest, and the rights OF the
people of Lancaster County to representation
upon this floor. ...........,.. -:
7 protest against. this action as uncenstltu-
tionral, unjust and an outrage, and as fastening
upon the Republican majority OF this Senate q
s''i' n'' - b. T. CoRBM.
MI, ,Corbin also resigned his position as 9
member of the committee on privileges and
elections, and in this he was followed by MIR.
Wilson, of Anderson.
MI. Clinton then rose to question of priyi-
lege, and he desired to say that he rose,, not in
defence of himself, but to express his gratitude
to Senators who, he was proud to believe, had
can citizen. He desired also to say that if ne
entertained the slightest doubt of his right to
seat in this body, or that he held it not in ac-
cordance with law and justice, and the express
ed will of majority of the voters of Lalcas-
ter County, he would at once yacate it. But,
from his personal knowledge, he was convinced
that he held his position as Senator from Lam
caster by majority of the votes cast at the
general election. He begged leave to; aga again I'm
express his gratitude, not for the zeal exhibited
by Senators in his behalf, but that they had,
by their act, expressed q sentiment SO much
desired by himself AN expression OF sentiment
perfectly in accordance, with the true and cor
rect return of the majority Of the people OF the
| County of Lancaster. 49,.
This matter being thus settled to the emf
nent satisfaction. of at least one of the Sena-
tors, Mr.. Whittemore introduced bill to an-
thorize the subscription of certain lands to the
capital stock of railroad companies of this State,
which provides that, in order to facilitate the
construction of railroads in this State, it shall
and may be lawful for owners Of lands under
mortgage. judgments or other liens, all life ten
ants. all trustees and guardians Of infants hold1
ing lands for the benefit of trusts, to subscribe
not exceeding one-half Of such lands to the
capital stock Of any railroad company char
tered by the State which may be located within
ten miles of such lands at valuation to be as
sessed Lands so conveyed to be freed from
all such limitations, trusts, &C., provided that
if the railroad company subscribed to, fails to
construct the road within three years along the
proposed line such cOnyeyances are to be void
and of no effect. ,.e - ,i
Mr.. Whittemore also introduced the follow
ing. resolution: ,..-Al ..,,,,,- .,,, Z
Resolved, By the, Senate Of South Carolina,
That the State Treasurer be, and he is hereby
required, without delay, to inform the Senate
whether he has kept q correct registry. OF all
the bonds and stocks of the State Of South Car
olina, since his induction into Office, and al
so. whether that registry exhibits, in numerl-
cal order, the number and amount unpaid, and
to whom severally made payable; also, wheth-
er his statement, submitted at the present ses-
sion of the General Assembly of the indebted.
ness of the State on account of bonds and
stocks issued, is in exact accordance with that
registration.
This resolution was adopted, and the Treas
urer, with commendable promptness, immedi-
ately returned the following reply, which was
received as information: