The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-14
LEGISLATURE.
ss&oND%F,-8ANuARy 18rs1673.
SENATE. "a &

oemtnunieation from the Secretary of
State containing list OF the clerks en-
pioyed in bis olfioe as engrossing and en-
rolling clerks Of the General Assembly,
and the Counties in which they reside:
James W. Wilkinson, Darlington; nj. r.
Sturges, Marion; II. B. johnson,
Orangebnrg; Louis Schiller, Aiken; Jas
A. Spencer, Abbeville; J. T. Freeman.
Charleston; w. G.. Mckinney, Rich.
land; w. F. Oarston. Barnwell; A. @.
Sammis. Beaufort. TIE work is per-
formed under the supervision OF the
chief clerk Of the Office, Mr.. Walter r.
Jones. .t
Mr.. Nash presented the accounts of A.
Palmer. Charleston Meus, DAILY PHG-
MIX. Republican Printing Company, and
others, which were referred to the Com
mittee on Contingent Accounts and Ex-
penses.
Mr. Swails. from Committee on Rail-
roads, reported on certain railroads,
which were ordered for consideration to-
morrow.
Mr.. Whittemorc, from Committee on
Judiciary. to whom was referred bill to
Incorporate Mechanics and Farmers
Building and Losn Association of Rich.
land, reported back same, with an ao.
companyipg substitute, and recon-
menantion that substitute pass-a bill to
amend an Act entitled "An Act to iLcor-
porate the Mechanics and Farmers
Building and Loan Association Of Rich
land"
MIR. Cardozo, from Committee on En-
crossed Bills, reported rs ready for
third reading: Bills to renew the charter
OF Knoxs Bridge. over Tugaloo River;
to amend an Act entitled "An Act to
grant, renew and amend the charters of
certain towns aud villages therein mon
toned" to amend Section &, of Chap
ter LAElI of general statutes; to incor-
polate the Druymrn's Benevolent Asso-
citation Of Charleston; to incorporate
tho Congruity Church, Concord Town
ship. Sumter; to incorporate tho Irish
Rife Club of Charleston; Joint resoIu.
tions to relieve jesse T. Dent, former
Sheriff Of Richland. of q penalty on ta1
executions; to allow Hon. Wm. Thomas
500 extra compensation.
Mr. Whittemore introduced bills to
nmeud Section l, Chapter NCVI, of the
general statutes. relating to the assess
ment Of homestead; to provide for tho
establishment and support of a State
Normal School
Mr. Jamison introduced bills to limit
the amount OF liens on crops; to create
the Office Of public weigher Of the town
of Orangcburg. aud for other purposes
MIR. Jones introduced bill to amend
Chapter l20 of the general statutes.
MIR. Cardozo introduced IL joint resolu-
tion to allow David Cook. of Kershaw,
to redeem certain forfeited lands.
After considering number of bills on
| the calender, Senate adjourned.
HOTTSE OE REPRESINrI
The House met at II NJ, Speaker Lee
in the Chair.
Notices were given of the introduction
Of u large number Of bills
Mr.. Tingman introduced bill to
amend On Act to renew the charters of
certain towns and villages.
Mr.. Levy introduced joint resolu-
tion relative to State finances.
Mr.. Hurley introduced resolution,
that after the 5th day Of February next,
no bills or joint resolutions shall be in
trodnced in the House. Laid over.
Mr.. Holmes introduced bill to amend
Section 6l, of Chapter 20, OF the general
statutes. Referred.
Mr.. Humbert introduced a resolution,
that on and after this day. tho House
meet at II A. NJ, and adjourn ut plea
snre Adopted.
Mr. Humbert introduced a resolution.
that the Chairman of Tho Committees on
Railroads and Internal improvements be
removed from neglect of duty. Laid
over. Jce Crews is Chairman Of each
Com mittee
Mr. Bowley. from tho Committee on
Why's and Means, reported favorably on
bill to extend the payment OF tuxes for
1872. Laid over.
MIR. Humbert offered q resolution,
that the Honorable the Treasurer Of the
State be, and is hereby, required to fur
nlsh this Honse all information whether
the nccouEts of the Financial Agent Of
The State Of South Carolina in the city
of New York has been settled, in whole
or In part, as soon az possible, if such
information is in his possession. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. W. H. Wallace introduced bill
to lny ont and establish q new road in
Union County. Referred.
Mr. Spears offered joint resolution
to allow extra compensation to Judge
John L. Green. Referred.
Mr. Ratchford introduced bill to in
corporate the village Of Fort mills, in
York County. Referred.
Mr. Thompson introduced resolu.