The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-26
THE STATE LEGIsLATURE.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1874.
SENATE.

OLN a LIZ.
The Senate met ut 12 Nj.
A message was received from the
House, that the enacting clause of q Sc.
nate bill to repeal Section 2, Chapter
OAXAVIII OF the General Statutes.
had been stricken out.
Mr. Dunn presented the claim of J.
Thornton, for services as teacher of pub.
tic school in Horny, rendered in the
year 1928.
Mr.. Swails, from the special joint
committee appointed to investigate the
affairs OF the Bank of the State, submit
TED q short report, requesting further
time. ->
Mr. Nash introduced bill to incor-
porate the Planters Bank and Trust
Company.
Mr.. White-BiE to incorporate the
Colorel Cooperation Society, of York
vile.
Mr.. Jervey-Bill to incorporate the
Charleston Fertilizer Company.
Mr. Jcrvey introduced resolution,
that the Senate will, on and after to-
morrow, have two sessions q day-to
meet at l o'clock and adjourn Mt 8, and
meet again at 7.30 P. NJ. and adjourn at
pleasure; which was ordered for consi-
deration to. morrow.
A resolution for the election of Re-
gents of the Lunatic Asylum, on Friday,
February 27, 1874, was agreed to by
both houses.
Mr.. j. NJ. Smith presented the claim
of j. D. Allen.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met ut II A. M.
Mr. Cochran introduced Joint reso-
luton, proposing an amendment to Sec
ton 8, of Article TX, OF the Constitu-
tion.
Mr. Mccullough introduced resolu-
tion, which was adopted, that the Com
mittee on Ways and Means be required
to report to this House, on Thursday
next, bill to provide for the per diem
aud mileage of the members of the next
General Assembly.
Mr. j. u. Boston-Joint resolution to
require the County Treasurer of New
berry to distribute the money collected
under, and by virtue of the Act, ap-
proved February 90, 1873, for the pay
ment Of the past due indebtedness of
8 lid County pro rata among the claims
which wero registered and established
in pursuance of the provisions of said
Act.
MIR. Curtis introduced q resolution.
which was adopted, that tho Committee
on Internal improvements be requested
To report BILL. now in their hands to
Incorporate the Oongaree Manufacturing
Company.
MIR. Ricc-Joint resolutions to relic We
oppressed taxpayers: to determine the
value Of real estate for taxation.
Mr. Lilley presented the petition OF
sundry tax payers Of Chester praying
for re-assessment Of property, and the
excess OF tax already paid to be re.
funded.
Mr.. Bowley presented memorial OF
tile trustees Of tn, Agricultural College
and Mechanical Institute.
Mr.. Bowen presented claim of d. F.
Bradley, School Commissioners of Pick.
ems, for balance of salary for fiscal year
ending October 81, 1872.
Mr.. W. A. Grant-Bill TO require the
South Carolina and North eastern Rail.
roads to erect fences and keep in employ
certain watchmen.
The Committee Of the Whole on Me
mortal of the Tax.Payers' Convention
adonted the following resolutions:
HesotDea, Inau tr3 memorial De re.
ferred to special committee of seven,
with instructions to report bill to alter
and amend the law in relation to the as
sessment and collection of taxes in this
State
The Speaker announced as the com.
mittee, Messrs. p. Simkins, Mackey,
Hurley, j. D. Boston, Bowley, Cannon
and =. Greene.
Lone Wolf, the war chief of the Kio