The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-03-29
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10 be ratified
Mr. d. +. Bradley offered resolution that
tho conference committee Oh the part Of the
House, who were appointed to adjust differences
between the two houses on u bill TO appoint u
commission of codiers, be instructed to agree
in behalf Of the House to the amendment pro-
posed by the Senate. This resolution WAS laid
upon The table, which has the effect Of killing
the bill.
A message was received from the Governor,
approving certain acts and joint resolutions.
Mr. Bernard O'Nell, of Charleston, intro
duced the following complim msntary resolut ions in
reference ts Speaker Sheppard, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas it is due TO this House that it should
not adjourn and leave unnetoed the many acts
been he recipient OF Tnlsn iron eSS hs2fH ,
young Speaker; therefore, -
Resoicsd, That it is the sense of this House.
and they take pleasure in giving expression
thereto. that all the rulings, gentle acts of cour-
tesy, patience ami indulgence, which he has ex-
crcisel in the discharge of his duties entities
him TO our warmcst thanks, tho recollection of
which can never fade from our memory.
RcsO!rCa, That we recognize with sincere pleas
ure the marked ability displayed by our Speak
er in the exercise Of the duties Of his high office
and that we would be permitted to hope these
successes attained in his young manhood NAV be
but the precursors Of magnificent success in the
future.
At l.3O L. NJ, the Senate, headed by their
officers, entered the House and took seats pro-
vidcd for them. President Simpson, in taking
the chair made the same announcement which
he had made earlier in the day when the first
joint assembly convened.
The following gentlemen were appointed tel
lcrs Messrs. Maxwell, Gailard and Sawyer,
Nominations for three Judges of the Court of
Claims were the first in order, and the following
names were placed in nomination: Judges
Thomson, Hudson and Aldrich
The voting then began, each member declar
ing his vote as his namc called. Uuder
resolution adopted, the mode of voting was rira
rOre, and the three named was voted for AT once
The three frs! named gentlemen WERE there
fore, declared TO be duly elected ~ Judges of the
Court of Claims.
President Simpson then stated that norina-
items for n Commissioner of Claims were in or
der
Senator Evans nominated the Hon. J. G Colt,
of Chesterfield, and Mr.. Gray seconded the nom
ination.
The voting was then conducted as before. and
Mr.. J. G. Colt declared to be elected.
The next in order the election of two at
torneys to assist the Attorney General before
the Court Of Claims.
Mr.. Shand nominated Y. j. Pope and Mr..
Rhett seconded the nomination.
Senator Cannon proposed the name of Hon.
Henry \. Mcctzc, and the nomination sec
ondel by Mr.. Buist
Mcssrs. McctZe and Pope declared 10 BE
elected.
Nominations for Directors Of the Penitcntiary
were next in order.
The following gentlemen were nomnnt cd
Messrs. Thompson Earle, George A. Shields.
John G. $ccgcrs, w. X. Bradley and T.. =. Allen
Al before they all voted for in a batch
mn all were declared elected. Whole number
Of votes cast S. necessary for choice 10
Earle 81 Shields 81 Scesers 81 Bradley 81
scattering f.
Senator Wrherspoon then nominated as In
srector of PhosphaIcs, Colonel Thomas Taylor,
Of Richland. and Senator kinsler seconded the
nomination. Whole number Of votes cast o
necessary FOR choice Is Thomas Taylor a.
The next business in oricr tho election
Of seven Trustees Of the South Carolina unvcr-
siIy.
After several ballots, Tic following Board was
elected
:. Dibblc, Of Orangeburg.
Il. ". Boyd, of Darlington
&. II. Simonton. Of Charleston.
Jas. H. Rion. of Fairfield.
Jas. u. Blnnding, of Surnter.
j. f. j. CALDWELL of Ncwbcrry.
John :. Preston. Of Richland.
President simpson thcn dissolved tEc joint
scmbly, its business having been finished
Al " o clock. the House resolved itself into u
committee of the whole. AMI Mr. Muller read
the resolution in reference TO Spcprari given
above. Mr. sheppard responded in a very able
speech. nhoundng in rich though, and eloquent
sentiments.
\ message received from The Senate
stating that they were ready to adjourn sine die.
Mr.. Sawyer offered resolution, which was
adopted. complimcnting the Sergeant at Arms
and other officers of the House for :heir efficient
and faithful services, and the Speaker then de.
clarcd the House al ourncd sane die.
THE LIEUT-GovERNoK CANEp.-Iicutenan
Governor Simpson was the recipient of Il very
handsome gold. headed cane on Saturday mora
IT," last. He was quietly seated in the car on
his way home. when number Of the ragcs OF
the Senate th2mncr approached him. hearing
iac cgnc. II was inscribed: "prcscn'cI to
l.ilu;. Gov. v. D S,Gpson, ~ the ATTACHES Of
inc South Carolina Senate. lSIS.' Col Simp-
son va. Greatly affected hut thanked the donors
sn.,>..,,Y. We crm,.'l,r it the highest com0'-
l.,..t - t.c rrcsiu.rt officer Of the Senate 10
Dc appreciated 10y the attaches on account o.
hi, uniform courtesy TO them. -Sp'1h's NC~g.
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