The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-12-22
COLUMBIA LETTER.
CoLuMBtA. December, 1S, 1885


les are likely to get into a snarl over the
census matter. The Senate rejected the
aili to make the enumeration of the in
,aabitants Of the State. But Mr.. Lee Of
Sumtcr, by brilliant stroke put into
the appropriation Bill or it's third reading
ign the House an appropriation Of $4,000
for the enumeration. 1t is said that the
Senate will not agree to the item aud
that the House will insist on it. That
both sides have thar mcttle up, and
hence there is a probability of q dead
lock. IT that does not occur the ad-
journmcnt will be on the oath instant.
The Senate also rejected the bill to
repeal the lien law. But passed the
bill giving to the landlord a prior lien,
without recording, for rent and for sup
plies and money advanced by him. 1t
is thought that whilst there is a loud
demand for the repeal Of the law, that
it is inexpedient to attempt it now.
General Hemphill's bill to abolish
The system Of "Free Tuition" in the
South Carolina College, was rejected in
the House ny a vote Of 80 to 80. 1t
ought to have passed, and tho Board of
Trustees ought now to enforce the pay
ment 6f fees.
Last night the Senate passed a bill re-
ducing the Railroad Commissioners to
one. 1t will probably be rushed
through to the House with a view Of
making a Eight against the whole thing.
Mr.. Blues bill to convert the Citadel
Academy into a female institute came
up last night and, there were present the
students Of the Columbia Female Col
iege. The Bill war "side-tracked" by
a resolution instructinga committee to
prepare and report Il place for establish
ing a female college, without intcrfer-
ing with the Citadel.
The bills cl,artcring the Abbcvillc
Building and Loan Association and the
Abbcville, Greenwood and Chester Rail
Road Company have passed and are all
right.
Mr.. Blake has a joint resolution to
introduce, %instructing the Secretary of
State to enquire if the Old Star Fort
near Nincty-Six can be bought by the
State and at what price. and to report a
plan for its management and protection.
1t is a very proper measure. This relic
Of revolutionary days ought to be pre-
served in memory Of those days Of a
struggle for independence and liberty.
The Abbeville prohibition question
came up again last night and was indef-
initely postponed by a vote Of SO to 81.
This seals it's fate for this session.
Yesterday Mr.. Parker introduced a
petition from Troy, to max" prohibition
perpetual in that town. Fam informed
that it is signed by nearly every lady in
the town. do not know how many
men signed. II the majority Of the
citizens Of any town want prohibition
they are entitled to have it.
see by q copy Of the pnl or itself
that G. Fl. Orr. Esq, is the editor OF the
I'.i- Weekly Democrat published at
Columbus, Miss. Mr.. Orr has the
brains and energy to make his editorial
management successful. And all his
friends in South Carolina will rejoice to
hear Of it.
j see that Conference has assigned
Mr.. Richardson next year to this place.
have had the pleasure during the time
Mr.. Richardson has been in Abbcville
to meet him on very pleasant terlrs. and
i consider him ono of the best and
brightest of the able young preachers in
the Methodist Church in this State. and
= shall watch to sec him distinguish
himself. The Conference however has
sent to the church at Abbcyille, Mr..
Nebe:, under whose editorial control
tho Southern Christian Adpocate has
heen . power in journalism. And Rev.
AW.D kirkland was elected its next ed.
dtyr.. His name is guarantee that the
columns Of the paper will be filed
with sound. vigorous, English.
Among the young men admitted to
the Bar in@the class examined before the
Supreme Court this week, was our tai
entedSand handsome young friend W..
II. Parker. Esq.
The capital city ..as put on it's holiday
attire. The streets are filled with peo-
pie and vehicles. And the stores are
crowded with beautiful and tempting