The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-11-25
THE ETATE LEGIsLATURE.
TuEsDAY, NOVEMBER q, 1874.
SENATE.

In puHsunnoe,of the provision of the
Consultation, the members of the Sc.
nate sseubledin the State House. at
IL NJ. Hon. r. 81. Gleaves, Lieuten.
ant Governor and President OF the So.
nate. called the Senate to order. The
Clerk called the roll by Counties, and
the following members anewered:
Messrs. Hollinshead. Hayne. Smith.
Smalls, Gaillsrd, Jervey. Walker,
Evans, Marley. Myers, Whittemore,
Gain. Martin, Jones, Dunn, Garter,
Owsns. Hope, Maxwell. Corwiu. Keith,
Andrews. Mach. Duncan. Johnston,
Jeter, Swails. White. The recently
elected Senators appeared at the Presl-
dents desk, presented their creden-
tials. the oashs were administered by
tho President. and they took seats.
After prayer by Rev. David Harris,
OF Edge6eld, the President addressed
the Senate as follows:
SENATOR'S: On resuming the duties
OF this Office. to which the people of
South Oar olins have re-. elected me, and
for which feel profoundly grateful. it
Is perhaps unnecessary to occupy your
time with any review of the results or
signifioanoe of the late canvass. I fully
appreciate the increased responsibili.
::as deyoivirs upon us, aud trust that
our Observation-Disclosures legisla-
tive and judioial-wiII meet not only
the highest expectations OF our friends.
but command the oommendation and
approval Of the whole people Of the
State. We have great and difficult
task before us, requiring the exercise
OF the highest wisdom, experience and
sound judgment. Much is expected of
each OF Us by our constituents, and in
the various conflicting interests you
will be called upon. as Legislators, to
decide, your patience, feelings and
philosophy will be sorely tried.
But I believe you have only to
act with firmness and prudence for
the general public interests to ren.
der harmless the shafts of envy
or disappointment which may b.
aimed at you, and receive the thanks
OF all good citizens. To those with
whom [ have been formerly associated,
need hardly say. that it will be my
highest ambition to 30 discharge the
duties Of the chair that all our proceed
ings shall be harmonious. aud con-
Quoted with the dignity and decorum
that has always characterized this
body. shall always endeavor to act
impartially, and in accordance with tho
rules adopted for your guidance. If l
err. trust you will attribute it to au
error of the head and not of the heart.
Whilo acknowledging, then, our graft
tude to Almighty God for his con-
tiuued care, protection aud blessing.
let us resolve to act with calm delibera-
ton and wise decision, which will
fortify us against all assaults. invulne.
rabie to all unjust or ungenerous criti-
cism. Not wishing to trespass further
upon your patience, we are now ready
TO proceed to business.
The Senate proceeded to the cleo
ton Of President pro lem, to servo in
the absence OF the Lieutenant, Go
vernon. Messrs. Swails and Cain were
nominated. and after ballot, MIR.
Swails was declared elected, and he
was introduced to the Senate aud re-
turned thanks for the honor conferred
Mr.. Josephus Woodruff was re-elect-
ed Clerk; Il A. Sisson. Reading Clerk;
J. L. Green, Sargeant.at-Arms. and
Jobn A. Barre. Assistant Clerk.
VI AottOu Ot N1I. HulLtcuOF6, u
message was sent to the House of Rep
resentatives, informing that bcdy that
the Senate has met. has organized, and
is ready to proceed to business.
A message WAS received from the
House, notifying the Senate that it
had organized and was ready for busi-
ness.
Mr.. Jervey introduced resolution.
which was adopted, that Com mittee
OF three on The part of the Senate be
appointed to join the House Committee
to wait upon the Governor and inform
him that the General Assembly is or
ganized and ready to receive auy com
munication he may be pleased to muko.
Messrs. Jervey. Jordan aud Nash were
appointed said Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Whittemore, Il
Committee Of three on the part of the
Senatr was appointed to meet House
Committee, to wait on the Governor
elect and ascertain when ho will be
ready to qualify. Messrs. Whittemcre,
Dunn and Smalls were appointed.
MIR. Whittemore gave uotice of the
introduction Of joint Resolution re.
Iatiug to amendments to the Constitu-
tlon Of the State, passed upon at tho
las; election.
Mr.. Maxwell presented the memorial
OF Robert l. Evans. contesting right
Of w. Augustus Evans to a seat in the