The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-06
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY s, 1874.
/. SENATE.

A number Of papers were received
from the House Of Representatives.
Among them, q bill providing for the
extension of tho time for the payment
and collection OF taxes for the fiscal
year commencing November l, 1873,
and for other purposes. &fnendmenta
concurred in, the title changed to an
Act, and it was ordered enioilcd for
ratification.
The House also sent to the Senate q
message that it insists in it's amendment
to Senate bill to make an appropriation
to pay the claims of the Citizone' Saw
iugs Bank and Central National Bank
of South Carolina against the State oi
South CAROLINA. A committee of con
ference was called for by the Senate.
MIR. Jot:lslon presented the claims Of
Henry Anderson, for services rendered
as iaborer at the State House.
Mr.. Whittemore presented claims OF
sundry citizens Of Richland.
MIR MoIntyre presented claim Of
Fletcher Smith, School Commissioners
of Oconoo. for salary for 1872.
Mr. Mcintyre submitted the report Of
tho special committee appointed by the
Senate, at the session Of 1S71-72, to in
vestigate the proceedings of the Sinking
Fund Commission since the time of its
appointment, with power to sund for
persons and papers.
MIR. Nash presented the petition and
claim of s. Sheridan; also, eundry re-
ports from the Committee on Claims.
Tho Committee on Interpretations
submitted bill to renew and amend the
charter of the town of Due West.
Mr.. Corwin gave notice of bill to
make appropriation for the payment of
outstanding pny certificates and bills
payable.
Mr.. Hayno-Bill to regulate The pay
ment Of the Governors proclamations
and other official notices in the various
newspapers, and for other purposes.
Mr.. Jervey introduced q bill to au
thorize and empower the Apprentices
aud Minors Library Society, of Charles
ton, to unite With and form part of the
Charleston Library Society.
Mr. Gaillard-I}ll to amend IN Act
entitled "An Act to vest in tue Charles
ton Land Company the charter OF q
ferry from Hamiin's wharf, in tho city
of Charleston, to the following points
on the Wando River" &c.
Mr.. Cain-Bill to establish all Inferior
Criminal Court for the trial Of criminal
cases in each of the Counties Of this
State.
MIR. Keith-Bill to Incorporate the
town of Seneca City. in the County OF
Oconee.
A joint resolution authorizing tho
Attorney General to institute legal pro-
ceedings for the recovery of possession
"a Nf oil 20
sold by the Sinking Fund Commission,
received it's third reading nnd was
ordered to be sent to the Houae.
General and special orders were con-
sidored until adjournment.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
House mot ct IL M.
Mr.. Smslls introduced bill to ameud
an Act entitled can Act to establish
public road in CollotoI."
Mr.. j. A. Smith-Bill to incorporate
the Hartsville Agricultural Association,
of Darlington County.
MIR. p. Simkins presented report Of
the State Agricultural College nnd Me-
chanical Institute.
Mr.. Hough introduced concurrent
resolution. which was adopted, that the
Committees on State House and Grounds
be instructed to ascertain the expenses
Of repairing the STATE House fence, and
report the same on Monday, February 0.
Mr.. B. A. Thompson presented the
claim of James Watson, school teacher
of Marion.
Mr.. Dix-Bill to amend an Act enti-
tied Gan Act to incorporate the town OF
Lewisvilie."
Mr.. Gilmore introduced resolution,
which was adopted, that the Committee
on Ways and Means be requested to re-
port Senate bill to make appropria-
tions for the salaries of the members of
the General Assembly, &C., to morrow,
either favornble or unfavorable.
Mr.. Thompson-Joint resolution to
e'low Mrs. NJ. A. Yates and Mrs. E..
Alclsae to REDEEM certain forfeited lands
in Ricbland.
Mr.. Curtis-Bill to charter the Con-
garee Manufacturing Company
Mr.. s. B. Thompson presented pcti-
ton of s. Sheridan, for payment OF re.
ward offered by Governor Scott; also,
memorial OF Young Mons Convention,
Of Richland.
MIR. Curtis introduced q resolution,
which was adopted. that from aud after
this date, the House meet at IL A. NJ,
and adjourn at pleasure.
Mr.. Rice-BiIl to repeal Section 7,
of Chapter GO, Revised Statutes, Which
section is repeal Of many Acts; also,
presented claims of snndry school teach.
ers.