Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-11

ing of races passed its third reading and was Or
dered to be enrolled for ratification.
The bill to pensions citizens of South Carolina,
disabled in the service of the Confederate States
was taken up.
Mr.. Murray moved to strike out the enscting
words of the bill. He was compelled to take that
position he said by his sense of duty to MS con-
stituents and the State. He did not thnS the
State could afford it. If the bill was good one,
It should be extended to the helpless famllles OF
those who gave not only limbs, but their lives for
the State. With the best management, taXation
would probably have to be increased, ana tne olil
would augment the burdens OF the people 70 the
amount Of at least $36 600.
Mr.. Moody favored the BILL 1t would impose
no burden on the people. They would be hearth
ly willing to pay mill more, necessary, 70 nelp
feed the suffering families of those who fought Tor
them. There would not be more than hye num-
dred pensioners, and the cost would be little more
than the amount appropriated, last session, Tor the
Columbia canal.
The House refused to strike out the enacting
clause and the bill was made the special order Tor
Thursday next.
The ioint resolution to pay to the widow and
daughter of the late Gen. R. H. Anderson, the
balance of the salary he would have Deen entitleo
to as phosphate agent for one year, had ne sur
yiyed. came up for consideration. The bill pass
cd to its third reading by vote OF yeas w; nays
81. All of the York members voted against Inc
bill.
The bill to define and punish the crime OF
housebreaking was passed to q third reading Z
.,ss FRIDAY, December S.
In THE SENATE, the bill to regulate the regis
tration of births, &C., was laid over.
A message from Governor Simpson,, enclosing
the resignation of Hon. A. c. Haskell from the
Supreme Bench, was received as information.
A Joint resolution, offered by Mr.. Wltherspoon,
to 90 into an election on Tuesday next at p M,
for an Associate Justice, was ordered 1or cons'd-
The bill relinquishing $4,000 to the heirs Of
John Blair, passed its third reading and was Or
dered to be enrolled for ratification.
In THE HOUSE, Mr.. Sojourner introduced
bill to make county treasurers liable TO taxpay-
ers for issuing executions against them on taxes
paid or offered to be paid.
Mr.. Davis introduced bill requiring all per.
sons selling commercial fertilizers manufactured
Mr.. Hemphill introduced a bill to incorporate
the Chester Manufacturing Company.
The Judiciary committee reported unfavoraply
on bill to prevent the carrying OF concealed
weapons in Anderson. Placed on calendar.
The committee on agriculture reported fayora;
bly, on the bill regarding entry on lands enclosed
or unenclosed. .-.a--. -
The morning hour being recurred to, Mr.:
Moody introduced concurrent resolution that
the Senate and House meet on tomorrow to elect
q successor to Justice Haskell. Objection being
made to immediate consideration, mem bers rising
all over the House for that purpose, the resou-
tons were laid over &- , .t.a
A concurrent resolution from the Senate to ex
tend the time for the collection of taxes, without
penalty, and to refund the penalties already paid,
was referred to the committee on ways ana
means.
A bill to provide for the establishment of new
school districts in the several cities, towns and
incorporated villages of the State, and to author
ize the levy and collection of special taxes there.
for; also, bill to provide for the establishment
of new school districts in the several Cities towns
and incorporated villages of the State and to au-
thorize the levy and collection of special taxes
therein, and a bill (favorable) to provide for
graded school in Union s. c., were made the spe-
cial order for Saturday at p. m.
SATURDAY, December 8.
In THE SENATE, the concurrent resolution to
have referred to committee the propriety OF re-
districting the State, was adopted. On the part
of the Senate, the Speaker appointed Mr.. Moore
and Mr. Lipscomb on the committee.
A message was received from the House OF
Representatives refusing to concur In JOINT
resolution to extend the time to pay taxes and 10
refund penalty. Received as information.
Mr.. Taft moved to amend the concurrent reso-
luton fixing Tuesday, p m, for the considera-
ton of the question. of the vacancy on the Su-
preme Bench, by substituting Thursday, Decem-
ber IL, at o. m. Amendment adopted. IT,.
IN THE HOUSE, Mr.. Buist introduced joint
resolution to authorize the issuing of warrant
to the Railroad Commissioner for that portion OF
the office expenses failed to be paid by the South
Carolina Railroad.
Mr.. Barber introduced bills to incorporate Ce-
dar Shoals Manufacturing Company OF Chester;
to incorporate Fishing Greek Manufacturing
Company Of Chester.
The ways and means committee submitted bill
to fix the salary of the Adiutant and Inspector
General at $1,000; unfavorably on bill to impose
tax on the privilege of selling liquor-laid
over; unfavorably on bill to require license to
sell fertilizers not the product Of this State-laid
over; unfavorably on the bill to make County
Treasurers liable for issuingtax executions where
taxes have been paid or tendered-laid over; un
avorably on Senate concurrent resolution to ex'
tend time for paying taxes-adOpted.
Mr.. Murray introduced a reso' ution that no
bill or joint resolution shall be introduced after
Saturday. the 18th instant; which was ordered
for consideration on Monday.
The House resumed the consideration of a bill
to provide for the establishment of new school
districts in the several cities, towns and incorpo-
rated villages Of the State, and to authorize the
levy and collection of special taxes therefor. A
lengthy discussion ensued, pending which the
House adjourned until IL, A. M, on Monday.
MONDAY, December 8.
In THE SENATE, the House bill to enable G.
D. Haltiwinger, Of Columbia, to apply for ad-
mission to the bar was amended by adding John
s. Wilson, of Yorkville, and passed to third
reading.
In THE HOUSE, there was much difficulty in
obtaining quorum, principally owing to the
absence of the Charleston delegation which had
gone to Charleston for the purpose OF voting at
the municipal election to be held on Tuesday.
After some delay, however, quorum was obtain
ed and the House proceeded to business.
The bill to provide for the establishment of new
school districts owing to the absence of many
members, was made the special order for Thurs
day next 1T II o'clock.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM BLACKS STATION.