The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-12-08

"iS pouJ' AcIuatcu, as Know you
one ana all are, by a patriotic intention
10 advance the best interests of the peo.
PIE, am confident that whatever differ
ehces IN discussion may arise between
you Will bc controlled within proper and
courteous bounds, and promoted alone
Dy n purpose to seek and do tho right.
Inc holding of public Office brings with
II, at all times, grave RESPONSIBILITIES.
More especially is this true in the pres.
eht condition of our State. We arc lust
passing through year Of serious and
material disasters. Tho honest and
laborious efforts of our people have been
but poorly rewarded. In addition to
the failure of oGi crops, caused by un-
propitious seasons, we have incurred the
sad destruction of life and property in
tho chef city OF our State. In view of
these uncXamplcd misfortuncs it be-
hooves us, as the servants of the people.
TO act with the greatest caution, to the
end that we may justify the confidence
OF the people and give them wise, pru-
dent and economical laws. | am sure
that every Senator upon this floor ap-
preclates the intelligent needs of the
State, and that such measures will re-
celve your approval and support as will
tend to promote tho public good and
advance the moral and material welfare
OF the people. Trusting that kind
providence will direct your every effort,
now announce that the Senate is ready
to proceed with business"
RESOLUTIONS complimentary 20 General
lzlar, President pro tenn, were unani-
mously adopted.
Tho first real debate Of the session
occurred i'll the Senate Wednesday. tho
occasion being the bill providing for n
reassessment of property in portions of
Charleston, Berkeley and Colleton coun-
ties. Some of the most important pro-
visions of the bill would have failed but
for the support Of the Senators from
Richland, Anderson and Spartanburg.
Senator Woflord moved that on We'd
ncsday, December g, the Senate consid-
cr, rs special order, resolutions on the
death of Senators T.. H. Bobo, of Spar
tanbug, and II. T.. Todd, of Laurons.
Adopted.
Senator Patterson renewed his con-
current resolution on the Columbia
Canal, that the legality Of transfer of
the States interest to the city of Colum
bia be inquired into, leaving tho investi-
cation, however, to the select committee
already provided for by Senator Sligh's
motion, instead Of to the finance and
ways and means committees as originally
proposed. There was no objection, and
the resolution was unanimously adopted.
The Judiciary committee reported a
bill carrying out the suggestions of
Governor Sheppard as to the swearing
OF witnesses by tho foreman of the grand
jury. The samo committee reported
iavorably on bills rntiiying the amend
mCntS 70 the Constitution relating to the
census ana to State bonds.
The committee on education reported
unfavorahly on Senator Murray's bill
changing the method of clcctirg trustees
OF the University.
Tue committee on county Offices and
officers reported unfavorably on the bill
abollshin8 the Office OF jury commission
/ CT.
The agricultural committee reported
iaTOmOly on Senator Youmans's bill TO
prevent certain frauds in fertilizers, and
submitted a favorable report with amend
mcnts on the bill cXempting Il certain
portion of Marion county from the
operations of the stock law
The committee ON printing recon-
mcnded the passage of Senator Murray's
bill to regulate the public printing.
The Judiciary committee reported n
Joint resolution carrying out Governor
Sheppard's suggestion as to extra COM
pcnsation for the attorney general for
extra services in the Bluo Ridge Scrip
cases. The amount proposed to be ap-
propriated is 81 600.
The following were introduced: Pro-
viding for the transportation OF convicts
to the State penitentiary; providing for
the collection of taxes due upon forfeited
lands, and to restore such lands to the
tax books; prohibiting the salo of cigar
cites to persons under the age Of fifteen
years; amending the law in relation to
highways and bridges. This bill abol-
ishes the Office of superintendent of
highways, and devolves it's duties upon
the county commissioners; authorizing
county auditors to destroy tax returns
aft two years.
The bill TO reduce tho assessment of
real estate in Charleston, in consequence
of the earthquake, was passed to it's third
reading, and afterwards read third time
and sent to the House.
A concurrent resolution was adopted,
to direct the Attorney General to enforce
the States claim against Corbin Il Stone.
The bill to authorize county commits
sioncrs and county school commissioners
to borrow money was killed.
The resolution to authorize the State
Board of Agriculture to erect buildings
and make and exhibit of the resources of
the State at the proposed Inter State
summer agricultural encampmont at
Spartanburg was opposed by Senator
Moody, who moved to strike out the re-
solving clause. After some debate Sena-
tor Murray offered an amendment pro-
viding that no buildings be erected unless
tho site was decided to the State, and
limiting the expenditure to 81, 900. This
was adopted and the resolution passed.
Senator Edwards called for the special
order, his bill providing that tuition fee
of $50 be charged students in the South
Carolina College. This bill had been
unfavorably reported by the judiciary
committee. A minority, one ,Lird of the
committee, had reported in favor Of a
tuition fec Of $50. Senator Edwards
moved to indefinitely postpone the report
of tho committee and take up the bill.
IIn tl,pn u,,pkn IN, favor Of fho LII