The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-02-26

words upon application, to all the
chartered institutions in the State"
| Lieut. Gov. Sloan, the president, was
In his room arranging some papers
and President Pro Tenn. Sheppard was
in the chair discharging the duties OF
that Office. Calling Senator Goodwin
to the chair Mr.. Sheppard left the
chamber. Mr.. Aldrich arose and pre-
sented the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTIONS Or THANKS
| !. Be ii resolved by the senate OF
South Carolina that the thanks and
Acknowledgements cf the senate are
iue and are hereby rendered to Lieut.
! Gov. John T. Sloan, president of the
senate. for the high courtesy. generous
consideration and distinguished ability
with which he has presided over the
deliberations of the senate during the
present session. and the ease and ia
:ility with which he has dispatched
the business of the senate justifies the
patriotic action of the people in plac-
ing him in his present high and honor
able position.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
senate are likewise rendered to the
Hon. j. C. Sheppard, president prot
tenn. for his continued able, courtly
and efficient performance of the duties
Of the chair. and that the senate wish
es for its two said presiding officers
that prosperity. honor and happiness
which their great worth, patriotisfs
and abilities. entitle them to.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
On the return Of the president and
president pro tenn to the chamber Sen
ator Goodwin informed them Of the ac-
tion of the senate and read the reso-
lutions.
| The president arose and thanked the
senate for the resolutions, saying that
words would be inadequate to express
what he desired to say. In the dis
charge of his duty he had endeavored
to show partiality to none and appre-
ciated the cordial support and cooper
alton given him by every member OF
the senate 1t was with gratitude that
he could point to the fact that there
had been no harsh words said in de-
bate to wound the feelings Of any SEN
| ator-in fact the body was like happy
| family. He wished them all happy
| and prosperous year in the discharge
of their personal affairs and would
| welcome them on their return to the
next session OF the general assembly.
THE PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
Senator Sheppard said that he. too.
appreciated the resolutions just passed
| by the senate. In his long experience
| in public life he had never served with
| gentlemen more courteous, considerate,
| cordial and geutlemaply in all their
department. At the beginning Of the
session he had pledged to tile new prs
| tdent the hearF cooperation and sup
port Of every Seultcr and in this he
| bad not been disappointed. On tho
other hand at the close OF the session
he was glad to say that the president
had measured up fully to their high
expectations. And now in parting with
brother senator's he could only say.
God be with you till we meet again.
OTHER RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Raysor introduced the following
which were also adopted:
State of South Carolina,
Senate Chamber, Feb. Il, 1903.
Be il resolved. that the thanks Of
! the senate are due and are hereby ten
Gered to its faithful, capable and court
eous clerk; the venerable soldier and
accomplished citizen. Gen. Robert H.
Hemphill, for the efficient and salts
| factory manner in which he has per-
formed tho important and arduous du-
| ties CT the Office Of clerk of the senate
upon whom the work of legislation so
/ arduously depend.
II. Resolved, That the assistant
clerk. Mr.. R. NJ. MCGOWAN; sergeant
alarms. ]. F. Schumpert; reading
| clerk, w. H. Stewart, and the other
officers of the senate are commended
for the faithful and efficient perform
ance Of their duties.
THANKS OF THE PRESS.
III. Resolved, That Messrs. Frank P.
| Cooper and Paul NJ. Brice, representa-
| tiyes of the press during the present
session, are entitled to thu acknowl-
edgments of the senate for their full.
impartial and accurate repots OF the
proceedings of the senate, and by. their
| courtesy and kindness have earned the
good will and highest consideration OF
the members of this body.
CLOSING SCENES.
At 1:30 the houses met in joint as
sembly and ratified 81 acts, the re-
mainder of the series Of 1S5 for the ses-
sion
A committee was appointed to notify
the governor that the work for which
the general assembly, had been convened
was accomplished and awaited his
pleasure.
A message was received announcing
that he had signed the appropriations
and supply bill.
At 2:1O on the motion Of Senator
Sharpe the senate adjourned sine die.
The goodbyes were said. and he ses-
sion of 1903 became memory.