The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-07-25
South Carolina Legislature.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1877.
SENATE.

The Senate met n IL NJ, Lieutenant
Governor Simpson in the chair. The
roll was called and quorum found to
be present.
The journal Of Yesterdays session was
read, until motion was made that the
further reading be dispensed with, which
was adopted.
Mr.. Taft submitted the presentment of
the grand jury of Charleston County,
which was appropriately referred.
AIr. Kinsler presented the petition Of
Z. C. Laborde and others in reference to
claim for salary due to the late Professor
LaBorde, which was referred to the
Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Meetze presented memorial of the
Barring Bros, London, in reference to
fire loan bonds. Referred.
Mr.. Walker submitted report of, the
commission appointed to investigate the
past Indebtedness of Chester County.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Mr.. Coker submitted presentment Of
the grand jury of Darlington, and also
resolutions of citizens of Society Hill, in
relation to the escape Of certain prisoners
from the penitentiary sentenced from
Darlington County. Referred to the
Committee on the Penitentiary.
Mr.. Meetze gave notice of bill to
amend IN act entitled Gan act to charter
the Columbia and Augusta Railroad, and
also to amend an act to charter the Char
lotte and South Carolina Railroad.
Mr.. Witherspoon gave notice of bill
to amend IN net to provide for the ap-
pointment of an inspector Of phosphntes.
Mr.. Aeetze moved that all matters
contained on the calendar, except the
concurrent resolution to 60 into on elec-
ton for Circuit Judge, be recommitted
to the appropriate committees. Adopted.
The concurrent resolution to elect q
Judge of the Seventh Circuit, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of
Hon. L. G. Northrop. was then taken up.
Mr.. Cannon moved to lay the resolution
on the table, which motion was lost.
On motion of Mr.. Cochran, the concur
rent resolution was made the special
order for Friday next, at l o'clock.
Mr.. Jeter offered resolution that
when the Senate adjourns it will be to
meet again on Friday next. Adopted.
Mr.. Cochran submitted the report of
the special joint investigating commit
tee, appointed ut the extra session, to
investigate concerning any improper or
illegal use of the public funds or credit
of the State, and investigate the election
OF Senator Patterson in 1S12, and certain
other matters. The report was ordered
to be printed.
The Senate then took recess until
l o'clock P. NJ, at which time the Pri-
late Secretary of the Governor, Wade ID.
Manning, Esq, was announced, and
presented the annual message Of his
Excellency tho Governor. The message
was read, and on motion of Mr. Gary,
the various recommendations OF the Gov
ernor were referred to the appropriate
committees, together with tho accom-
panying papers.
Mr.. Crittenden suggested the follow
ing changes oil tho chairmen Of the
several committees of the Senate, in con-
sequent of recent vacancies. to wit:
Claims-G. Cannon rice s. Green.
Education--J. II. kinsler rice II. j..
Maxwell.
Judiciary-H. A. AIeetze aice j. b.
Whittemore.
Incorporations-R. Z. Bowen rice II.
C. Corwin.
Finance-M. W. Gary cice W. B. Nash.
Mines and Mining-P. ]. Counts uice
n. j. Maxwell.
Privileges and Electicns-T. b. letter
clcs B. F. Whittemore.
Public Puildings-A. P. Butter rice s.
Green.