Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-10

the original resolution adopted by an over
whelming vote.
A concurrent resolution was passed and
sent to the Senate to adjourn on the 18th day
of January The vote on this resolution was
SO to 20. A motion to reconsider and lay on
the table was lost. The vote recurring then
on the motion to reconsider, it was also lost.
The house, therefore, passed resolution to
adjourn on the 18th of January, and refused
to reconsider it.
Mr.. Vanderpool introduced bill to punish
parents, guardians and others who have minors
in charge, and keep them away from the free
common schools.
Mr.. Wesberry introduced bill to compel
those persons who are liable to pay poll tax
to register in the school districts where they
reside.
A message was received from the Governor
calling the attention of the General Assembly
to the fact that the residence on Capitol Hill
formerly occupied by Gov. Scott was the
property of the State; that it would not suit
his convenience to reside there, and he would
not feel justified in renting it out and appro'
priating the proceeds. He recommended that
the General Assembly make some arrange
ments for renting the premises and appropria-
ting the proceeds to the public use. The
matter was referred to the committee on pub
lie buildings.
Mr.. Meetze, of Lexington, introduced con-
current resolution calling upon the State
treasurer to report to the General Assembly
to what extent the bondholders of the State
have availed themselves of the act to reduce
the volume of the public debt how much
money has been collected from the tax of one
mill levied to pay the interest on the consoli-
dated bonds, and how much has been paid out
for interest There was at first disposition
to stave off the resolution, but after some little
squabbling between Humbert, of Darlington,
and cne or two of the members, the resolution
was adopted by an almost unanimous vote.
THURSDAY, December 3.
In THE SENATE, the concurrent resolution
from the House, relative to the interest col.
lected and bonds and coupons surrendered,
under the act to reduce the volume of the
public debt, after debate, was laid on the
table by a vote of 20 to 9.
The concurrent resolution to adjourn SINE
die on the 18th of January, 1875, was re.
ceived from the House. Mr.. Smalls moved
to amend by striking out the words and fig
ures january Is, 1875" and insert in lieu
thereof the words and figures December %,
1874" After debate, the amendment pro-
posed by the senator from Beaufort was with
drawn The question recurred on agreeing
to the resolution. After further debate, on
motion of Mr.. Swails, the resolution was or
dered to lie on the table, and a message sent
to the house of representatives accordingly.
Mr.. Smalls, from the joint committees on
printing of the senate and house, submitted a
report that contract had been made with
the Republican Printing Company to execute
the public printing for the sum of $50, 1000 per
annum, for two years.
Mr.. Whittemore, from the committee on
the judiciary, to whom was referred the fol.
lowing bills and joint resolutions, reported
back the same, with the recommendation that
they do pass: Joint resolution to ratify the
amendment to the constitution of the State
of South Carolina, relative to the boundary
line of Pickens and Oconee counties joint
resolution to ratify the amendment to the con.
stituton of the State of South Carolina, rela-
tive to the increase of the debt of counties,
cities and towns; joint resolution to ratify
the amendment to the constitution of the
State of South Carolina relative to the term
of office of mptroller-general, secretary of
state, treasurer, attorney-general, adjutant
and iuspector-general and superintendent of
education. Ordered for consideration to.mor-
row.
Mr.. Walker introduced bill to provide
for the establishment of high school in each
county in the State.
In NTHE House, Mr. Elliott offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were adopted in
committee of the whole:
RESOLVED, That so much of the inaugural
address of his excellency the governor, as re-
lates to the questions of finance and taxation
be referred to the committee on ways and
means.
Resolved, further, That so much of said ad-
dress as refers to the duties of county auditors
and treasurers be referred to the committee on
county offices and officers.
Resolved, also, That so much thereof as re-
lates to incorporation acts be referred to the
committee on interpretations.
Resolved, further, That so much Of said ad-
dress as relates to the matter Of public print
ing be referred to the committee on public
printing.
Be It also resolved, That so much of said
address as refers to the relation of the State
to the bills of the Bank of the State be re-
ferred to the judiciary committee, and that
said committee inquire into the legal respon-
sibility of the State for the redemption Of
said bills.
Resolued, further, That so much of said ad.
dress as relates t. the trial justice system and
the present election laws be referred to the
committee on privileges and elections.
Be 1t still further Resolved, That so much
of said address as relates to the law requiring
deposits by insurance companies of stocks or
bonds of the State for the protection of poll.
cy holders be referred to the committee on
banks and insurance.
Resolved, That the judiciary committee con.
slider so much of said address as relates to
the act approved March 19, 1872.
Resolved further, That so much as relates to
the subject of education be referred to the
committee on education.
The committee on ways and means reported
unfavorably on bill to regulate the pay of
members of the General Assembly, where
upon the bill was rejected. Subsequently, a
motion to reconsider the vote, whereby the bill
was rejected, was adopted, and the bill ordered
to lie over for future consideration.
Mr.. Jefferson introduced bill to empower
the State board of canvassers, together with
the governor, to appoint commissioners of
election for each county.
Mr.. Simpson introduced bill to provide
for the registration of electors in the State.