The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-01
It Works Differently Now.

The difference between Democratic and
Radical Legislature is SO plainly exemplihed In
the following proceedings of the House last week
that il needs nothing from us to show that the
days of bribery and other improp,r influences
upon members Of the Legislature, to pass laws
for putting up Jobs for personal aggrandise-
ment, are gone for ever in this State. Poor Pc
ter is now languishing in the Jail of Richland
County. When it is understood that members
Of the Legislature can make no more than the
amount allowed by law, for their services, none
but h>anrahla man will s-ish to 90 there.
Mr. Youmans, from the Committee on lncor-
porations, reported unfavorably on bill to char
ter the Port Roy nj Improvement and General
Shipping Company.
Now came proceeding which shows pointed
ly the difference between Democratic and q
Radical Legislature.
| In submitting the report Of the committee,
Mr.. Youmans said that the committee had been
| much annoyed by the opportunities Of the origi-
nator of the bill, Mr.. Peter Papin.
| Mr.. Robinson rose TO question Of privilege,
and said that he had found on his desk print
ed circular on the subject of the bill, which. in
his judgment, reflected upon the committee
The language in the circular he objected to was
| this: 1.-The opposition from the Committee on
Interpretations seems very shortsighted er preju-
diced in favor Of some of their friends sugges-
tions that the proposed aims of the Port Royal
| General Shipping Company would injure the in
| terests of Beaufort"
| Mr.. Hamilton also rose to question of privi-
lege, and expressed his disapprobation Of the
conduct of the originator Of the measure.
Mr.. Youmans rose to a question of privilege
and said: wish to inform the House that its
dignity has been grossly insulted and n fragrant
contempt Of this House has been committed by
| Dato po in Int ha n
pin, with a view of improperly influencing the
action of Messrs. Youmans and Werner, men,
bers Of the committee on interpretations, before
which committee are certain measures in which
the said Peter Papin is personally interested,
did offer TO pay to said members something il
they would report favorably upon bill to char
ter the Port Royal Harbor and General Shipping
Company.
Mr.. Verner-Ever since this Legislature has
met, that individual has been here before this
House. In my absence from the committee n
report was made here upon this bill. The CON-
mittee made q favor able report but the gentle
man from Beaufort, knowing that individual
better than the rest Of us, made q minority re-
port Afterwards persons from Beaufort made
statements to the committee, and gave us infor-
nation, upon which we asked that our report
DO recommitted. When it was rccommtted we
made an unfavorable report, and the bill was re
jected Immediately another bill was intro
he approached several members with third
bill. That matter upon which the committee
have reported occurred upon this floor this
mcrning. We want to teach such meh that they
cannot approach members with any such con
duct as that.
Mr.. Aldrich introduced resolution that tn,
Sergeant at arms arrest Peter Papn and bring
him before the bar Of the House, to receive sucl
punishment the IIouse, may adjudge.-
Adopted.
During these proceedings, Peter had beer
sitting in chair next to Mr.. Hamilton, part o
, the time standing at the gate of the inside rail
ing. When the Sergeant Arms started tow
ards him, he smilingly came forward and me
the officer about the middle of the hall. The.
came forward to the front Of the stand, an,
there Peter honcred the Speaker with an elegan
, military salute.
The Speaker said Mr.. Papin, you have bce
ordered uRder arrest % the bar of the House L
receive such punishment Us the House may ad
judge for contempt of the House in attemptin
to corrupt certain of its members.
Peter repeated his military salute to the Chai
!, Ind Then made one TO the members, and began
Mr.. Speaker and gentlemen of the House
The Chair interrupted him, and put tn
t question 10 the House whether it would hea
r him. This was agreed to, and Peter contin
ued:
| Swear upon the Bible and everything tina
is sacred that the allegation made is sande
and q lie.
8 Here the gavel descended, and cries of "Ml
Speaker r." drowned all other sounds.
Mr.. Sheppard moved to withdraw the lcav
to Peter to be heard.
> MIR. Reed opposed the motion, and wished I
, hear what MIR. Papin had to say.
r The motion was adopted and leave will
drawn.
. Mr.. Aldrich introduced resolution that tn
Q Sergeant farms be instructed to take Pete
Papin to Jail, and confne him there till the en-
of the session.
Mr.. W. X. Bradley thought he ought to be fe
on bread and water while confined there.
:. Mr.. Reed said that Peter did not probabl
Q know that the rules of the House were so stric
q and moved to reduce his confinement to fou
days and Mr.. CAN'T seconded and advocated tn
motion.
t Mr.. Keith.--f hope tire resolution will pas
f just as it is. If such action this had bee
taken n long time ago, it would have been be
ter. This man would have known better tha
to do wha: he has donc.
l Mr.. Hamilton moved to lay tho amendment o
: the table. Adopted.
= The resolution was then adopted by vote
ayes 90, nays none.
The Sergeant. alarms then conducted Pete
Papin from the hall, who vainly insisted upo
f 'just one word, Mr.. Speaker" and locked hiI
up in committee room till the hour of adjourn
ment, and when the Speaker had signed tn
warrant Of commitment, he was carried to ia
, and left 10 enjoy his otium dignitate.
The House then resumed the consideration
Peters bill and rejected it.
, Bag The Columbia Reporter Of the Charles
ton Journal of Commerce, under date of the 25ti
} says: Chamberlain is here on mysterious bus