The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-16
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.WRpNEsDAY, JANUARY Is, 1873.
" 2. SENATE.

.NAHt1NssDAY, JANUARY 10, 1878.
Tha Senate convened at IAN.
Mr Damn tntroduced 8 joint resolu-
tlon TO- authorize special tax in Horny
County for tho purposes of paying past
indebtedness and repairs OF bridees:
also, bill to charter the Oheraw and
Chester Railroad Company, for the pur-
pose Of constructing railroad from
Cheraw to Chester by the most suitable
route, with q capital stock Of 81, ,OOO, 900,
with privilege to increase the same;
shares to be $50 each; power is also
given to consolidate with any other com.
pany.
Mr. Ovens, from the Committee on
finance. reported nnfavorably on bills
to repeal the nmendatory Act of 1872,
relative to tue assessment and taxation
OF property in this State; to provide
Tor the funding of tho debt OF Beaufort
Oonnty-the last named providing for
An issue of bonds Of the County sufficient
to raise funds to retire the outstanding
checks held against it.
The Governors Message was then read.
Mr. Whittemore submitted minority
report Of the Committee on Finance.
which Was ordered to be printed.
The Committee on Engrossed Bills re-
ported several bills ready for third
reading.
Mr.. Maxwell, from the Committee on
Education. reported fuvorably on certain
amendments relative to salaries of Coun-
ty School Commissioners.
MIR. Mcintyre offered bill to prevent
State and County officers from holding
moro than one oiIice.
Alr. White offered bill relative to tho
han ri. \ T
ties.
Mr. Duncan offered bill to require
Itlai Justices to give bonds.
Mr. Wlittemoro introduced bill to
regulate the services of process issuing
from the Supreme Court.
MIR. McIntyre offered resolution au-
thorizipg the Committee on Military
Affairs to investigate the purchase of
arms from the Roberts Arms Company.
Mr. Gaillard introduced a bill to re-
new aud extend the charter of the Peo-
Pies Savings and Loan Association.
The report Of the County Commits
sloners OF Anderson County was received.
The calendar bills were then proceeded
With, when the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The House met mt II A. NJ, Speaker
Ice in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. E. J i.
Adams
Tho Committee on Eugrossed Bills
submitted tho following, which we're
pussed: Bills to SGT apart fund for the
pay ment OF witnesses and jurors in State
cases; to refer to the qualified voters of
Barnwcll the location Of their County
seat, and the place for holding courts; to
provide for payment OF taxes Of 1872.
A1r. Henderson introduced bill to
prohibit inn-keepers and venders of spi-
rituous liquors from giving or selling
minors any liquors whatsoever, without
the written authority Of their parents or
guardians.
Mr.. Moore-Bill to incorporate the
Gfeenville Agricultural Society
hr. Young-To incorporate the Black.
stocks Church of Chester
Mr. Petty--Resolution to print 5000
copies OF the Governors message.
MIR. Cannon-To repeal an Act to au-
thorize guardians and trustees to invest
in State bonds.
Mr.. Thomas submitted a resolution.
TINT the House meet at IL NJ. and adjourn
at pleasure. Adopted.
Mr.. Meetze presented petition of ma
nufacturers, factors, dealers and con-
sumers OF lumber, in Charleston. praying
sAeAV VIZ ia~s hs IL now bLanuo, 1Or tho
inspection and measurement of timber
and lumber, be not changed.
MIR. Pressly offered a bill to instruct
the Senators and Representatives in
Congress from this State to amend the
law relating to the tax on tobacco.
Mr.. Humbert-That Rule 10 be sus-
pended. Laid over
Mr.. Read-To incorporate the Camp.
bell Fair Grounds and Agricultural So
ciety, OF Fairfield County.
MIR. Hamilton-To prevent State and
County officers from holding more thun
one oftico at the same time
Mr.. Curtis, of Richlnnd, introduced
resolution, inviting the delegations to
the meeting of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry. Agreed to.
Mr.. Tarleton- Resolution that on and
after this date, no bills shall be intro.
daced in this House. Laid over.
Mr.. Young-Resolution TINT the Ser
geant-at.Arms Call roll of the attaches
OF the House every morning, and report
the abscntces to the House. Laid on
table.
Mr.. Miller-To incorporate the Mount
Zion Baptist Church of Chester. Re-