Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-12-06

WEDNESDAY, November %.
IN THE SENATE, the following bills were
introduced
J. w. Moore, of Hampton county, intro
duced a bill to amend the militia law of the
State.
w. H. Perry, of Greenvile county, in
troduced bill to repeal part of section
1745, relating to the sale of spirituous
liquors, prohibiting the use of screens in
bar-rOoms.
G. B. Lartigue, of BarnWell county, in
troduced bill to amend section 932 of the
General Statutes, to better regulate the sale
and use of poisons.
J. H. Earle, of Sumter county, introduced
a bill to permit persons indicted for an as
sault and battery, to givein evidence to the
jury in justification any Opprobrious words
or abusive language used by the prosecutor
or person assaulted or beaten also, bill to
prohibit attorneys-at-law from testifying in
provide for the defense of certain election
officers of the State Of South Carolina in the
United States Courts wherein they are
charged with violation of the election laws.
NJ. p. Howell, of Colleton county, intro
duced a bill to repeal chapter ClX of the
General Statues in relation to Otfenses
against civil rights.
The general orders on the calendar for this
day were promptly disposed Of by continu-
ing some and recommitting others, except
No. 1, reading thus: "Report of committee
on Judiciary on the JOINT resolution to sub
nit to the qualified electors of the State of
South Carolina, at the next general election
for Representatives, the question of calling
stitution of the State" This was made the
special order for December I.
The Senate adjourned to meet on Friday
IN THE HOUSE, a number of bills were
read by titles and referred to the proper
committees. Among the bills referred were
the following:
A bill to provide for the removal of causes
in trial justice courts.
A bill to repeal sections 2729, 2731, 2732,
2733 and 2734, title III, chapter CXVI11,
General Statutes, relating to convict labor.
A bill to amend the military law.
A bill to authorize counties to issue bonds
to build and construct roads, and to prescribe
how the same may be issued and how re-
deemed, and how the said roads may be
built and maintained.
A bill to establish the Office of Civil En-
gineer and Architect; to provide for the APP
pointment of a person and persons respect
lively, duly qualified to discharge the duties
of said office to fix the compensation and
allowance and to determine the functions of
said officer when appointed
A resolution to adopt an additional rule
in regard to the introduction of bills to char
ter railroad corporations.
A joint resolution to amend section =, 3
and S, article " Of the Constitution, respect
ing the organization of the Supreme Court.
\ bill to amend section 2259 of the Gener-
al Statutes, relating to term of service OF Ju-
rOrS.
A bill to amend sections 1887, 2399 and
24O0 of the General Statutes relating to liens
on crops.
A bill to repeal the law providing for ag-
ricultural liens.
A bill to amend the General Statutes re-
lating to the penalties for the crimes of rape,
burglary and arson.
A bill to amend the section of the General
Statutes relating to the government of the
penitentiary.
A bill relating to the fees and costs of Off
GERS, attorneys, &c.
A bill to renew the charter of Due West
Theological Seminary, with amendments.
A joint resolution to appropriate the sum
Of $4,000, if so much be necessary, for the
payment of the expense of defending the
election offers of the State in the United
States Courts.
Mr.. Murray introduced resolution that
no bills or joint resolutions be received in
this House after December 6, during this
session of the General Assembly.
Mr.. Spencer objected to the 9Th and offer
ed an amendment, making the date the 10th.
1t was moved that the resolution be post
poned, but the motion was lost on divis-
ion. The amendment proposing the 10th
was accepted and the resolution was passed.
Message No, 2 from his Excellency was
received, and, on motion of Mr.. Croft, re-
ferred to the committee on penitentiary.
The House adjourned until Friday.