Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-09

the committee have brought in Baby Bonanza
| BILL made up Of the sections which were recon-
mended by the Governor to be stricken out. Thls
bill authorizes tax levy of about four mills to
meet appropriations for the payment of certain
Indebtedness Of the State but the collection of
this levy will be made in two equal yearly levies.
nanza under the tite f"A bin tO-provide fof tho
settlement and payment of certain claims against
the State" These claims amount to about $780,
600. and the bill authorizes yearly levy of half
mill for four years, to begin with the ensuing
year. These three bills give us 4 tax this year Of
twelve and one halfmills, exclusive of the county
tax. The bills were ordered to lie over for future
consideration.
After the adoption of a series of resolutions
in regard to the death of Joe Crews, the House
adjourned as tribute of respect to his men,
ory.
TUESDAY. November 80.
In THE SENATE, Mr.. Donaldson presented
the petition of citizens of Greenville for an
act to abolish the fence law n that county.
The judiciary Committee reported favora-
bly, on bill to amend the law in relation to
bonds of probate judges and sherifs
The committee OH Privileges and Elections
reported favorably on bills to amend the act
dividing the State into Congressional Dis.
tricts; and to apportion the representation of
the various counties.
Mr.. Hope introduced bill to provide for
the election of county treasurers, auditors,
trial justices and constables by the people.
In THE House. the bill to make it penal
offense for trial justices to change their domi.
cile, was rejected.
Mr.. Leslie, by unanimous consent, intro,
duced bill to locate and establish the coun..
ty seat of Barnwell county at Blackville. 90
Mr.. Ferguson introduced resolution, which
was adopted, requesting the Governor to
make special communication to the House,
setting forth the facts and circumstances
which led the Financial Board to make de.
posits in the South Carolina Bank and Trust
Company.
Mr.. Curtis introduced bill to provide that
all payments by the State Treasurer, except
for interest on the public debt, shall be made
on warrants drawn by the Comptroller Gen.
eral.
Mr.. Cannon introduced bill to require
foot peddlers, tramps and all itinerant sales
men, to obtain license from the clerk of
court of the county in which they offer their
goods for SALE
A bill to raise supplies for the fiscal year
commencing November 1st, 1875 was taken
up The bill was put upon its second reading.
The action of the House on the bill is thus
reported by the Columbia Register
Mr.. Barnwell moved to amend sectio by
striking out on line the words and figures 'one-
half and insert "one-fourth,' and urged upon
the members to make reduction, and to consider
carefully the question of taxation. He had care
fully looked over and compared the rate Of taxa
ton in this State and elsewhere, and it was de-
monstrated that the tax levies In South Carolina
were in excess of those of any other State. He
wanted the tax reduced to or 10 mills, then pass
deficiency bill, and spread the tax over four or
five years.
MI. Simkins, Chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee, said the committee had endeavored to
comply with the recommendations Of the Govern
or. who predicated his recommendation Of Il mills
upon possible reduction of salaries, but this tax
of II mills would meet all just demands for sala'
ries. This section provides against deficiencies,
and the Governor has advised US so to legislae as
to prevent deficiencies. The people will not re-
fuse to pay this tax on the plea Of being onerous
single item. He was anxious to reduce taxation,
| but responsibilities must be met and the one at
this moment Is to pass this tax Of u mills levied
by the first section Of the supply bill for salaries
of the officers in the executive and judicial de-
partments Of the government
The first section was then passed to third
| reading. ... ..... H.. -. E
Mr. Barnwell moved to strike out and insert
in the second section. which provides for Ii
mills for support of penal, charitable and educa-
tional institutions q.
Mr.. Duncan said that was direct blow at edu-
cation.
On motion, the amendment was tabled and the
second section passed to u third reading.
Section B. levying 2 mills for public schools,
was passed to third reading
Section levies l-l0 mills for expenses OF the
General Assembly. ,r.. 49,. ~ IGLs
Mr.. Barnwell moved to strike out lilo. He
had made a careful calculation, and found that
mill would meet all the legislative expenses Of
the General Assembly for session of sixty days.:
Mr.. Simkins replied that the tax for this pur-
pose last year was II mills, but the committee
| found that lilo would be sufficient this year;
and that expenses of repairs Of capital and furn--
| tnre would be paid out of this tax. Il. gyaca
The section was then passed to third reading.
On this vote adivision was called, when the fol-
| lowing by-play occurred:
| Mr.. Davies, of York, to Mr.. Coleman, OF Lau-
| rens-Don't you want your pay! .r ~
| Coleman-Yes.
Davies-Well, you had better rise, my boy
And he rose, you bet p. -. ..iH . =. 81
Section 5, levying mill for printing, and sec
ton 6, levying2 mills for interest on public debt,
were passed to a third reading.
| Section 7, which is the omnibus section Of the
bill, provides for all manner and amounts Of coun-
numerous as to preclude our presenting them TO
our readers in a comprehensive form. 81. '
After some discussion in regard to the tax
levy in several of the counties, the bill was
made the special order for Wednesday, IL M.
| WEDNESDAY, December /.
In THE SENATE, q bill to authorize the vo-
ters of Chester county to vote on the question