The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-13

The proceedings in tho House were Of
no general interest. There is strange
delusion prevailing there, that from u
half dozen to dozen or more mem bers
may speak with effect ut the same time
and in the midst Of general conversa-
tion going on all around. Yesterday, q
member from Georgetown so oyerhowcd
with words that the presiding officer had
to call upon the Ssrgeant-at-Arms to
make him tuke his seat. That officer
discharged the duty, but in short time
the refractory member bounced up
again. Great is the diarrho, of words
in that body. The House also at
journed to P. NJ, Monday
Conflict of Authority In the Citizenh'
Savings Bank Case.
On tue assembling of the Court at
chambers. yesterday, Of Judge Carpcn-
ter, Judge Magrath arose and stated
that he had come up from Charleston,
this morning. for the purpose OF apply
ing for such orders, in the case of Wat
son Us. Citizens Savings Bank. as would
carry out the decree of his Honor in
the case; but that, short time before
coming into the Court room, ho had
been served with the Injunction of
Judge Bryan, of the United States Dis
triot Court; that he and his associates
yielded obedience to said order; and he
would move his Honor to continue the
case until the attorneys for plaintiff
should take such action in the matter as
would dissolve or modify said injunc-
ton. Judge Carpenter replied that he
also yielded obedience to the order, aud
ordered the case to be continued.
Judge Carpenter then said that the
most unpleasant part of the matter
would now have to be considered. He
said that Mr.. Attorney General had
been requested by him to be present
and represent the Court.
The Attorney General hereupon arose,
and said. in substance, that whilst it
was the duty of the Solicitor to repre-
sent the State on such occasions, as an
| attorney and officer of the Court, he re-
| cognized the right Of the Judge to coll
upon him; and although it was duty
unpleasant to perform, that rs the
Court had appointed him to discharge
it. he would meet tho responsibility.
The Court ordered the Clerk to appoint
the Attorney General Solicitor pro ten,
This being done, tho Court ordered the
Attorney General to have rules issued
against the officers and Directors Of the
Savings Bank, to show cause before him,
on Friday next. Goth Instant, why they
should not be attached for q contempt
and also TINT rules should be served on
the attorneys of tho bank, to show
cause why they should not be debarred
from practicing in this Circuit. The
Court then adjourned until Goth inst.
Thus it will DO seen that this case is
suming scrions importance. Judge
Bryan, in having his order of ipjunc
ton served on the attorneys of the
plaintiff, means, of course, to claim full
jurisdi ction of it and undlsturbed con
troll Of the assets. which he has directed
the Registrar Of his Court to take in
charge.
Judge Carpenter, by his rulings yes
terday, contests this claim, and pro
poses action OF the gravest moment il
enforcing the view which he has seer
lit to take We are not sufficiently con
versnnt with such matters to venture Il
predict where such steps Will lead. ",
cannot forecast tho result of the un
happy conflict. But in common viii
all good citizens who have regarded thi
movement against The bank with dis
pleasure, as nU. founded in sn!li cien
reason. ard as not either friendly TO i
or favorable to tho interests Of its lie
positors, we trust aud believe that j
will be able to sustain itself in tn
further trials which await it. as to th
matter Of contempt charged OH tn
attorneys for the bank, We consider, o
course, that their disclaimer IS .:s com
Olota an unsWrr us if Gnsprycs 'Ih