fifths**
xecntions. was
J to^h* committee oo the Judiciarv ;
0*. mnch as* relates to the establish
-?.. . 'fnforihr Courts, which was made the
SpecwHCMer fof Thursday next;
So much a* relate* i# the Census of the
^r-iite population of ths S'ate. was referred
to a Special Joint Committee of the two
Manses:
Sim?tftti'a*fpNff to the correspondence
between the K*<cafive of (his State and that
of Georgia, on the subject of the controversy
H<?rween the fatter State and the State of
$fairte. "Wa& fefWfcl to the committee on
FHeraf Relations :
9(t much its relates to the communication
fror*? Nww York, in relation to fngitives from
jrisrfce, and also to the communication from
tVuaidT '.Brent, I?. 8. Consul at Paris, was
referred to the Judiciafy committee i
*t$or milch as relates to the Condition and
Alterations of the private Incorporated Banks
of the State, was referred, oo motion of Mr.
f? lover, to a specraf committee : Messrs.
Glover, R h E-r-f, and Hiaerx*.
vTb? Senate adjourned till 12 o'clock to
: ROUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
-- Thcrsdat. Nov. 23, 1839.
,.-T,fibe.Hoas* met, persnant to adjournment,
-the *f*terk called the roil, and read the
^ofrrnal' of yesterday .
(7*^Vfr. Rwrfess was added io the committee
cm Ways and Means.
, Palmer was added to the committee
Off. y
Kragg--, ? .
W -."A ! special committee was appointed to
meet th$ special committee of the Senate,
*\*ykkh was referred the memorials and
'^irtltions relating to the License Law."
_ __A message was reeerved from tbe Senate,
. informing the House, that that body had re
fer^ the' Memorials, <fcc. in relation to a
1 division' of" Anderson and Pickens District,
to a^.speetal committee, and proposing the
appointment of a similar committee on tbe
part of the House, to mee? the committee of
,ifce Senate. . .The message was concurred
. |itf arid a committee of Bine appointed.
Mr. Cdhoun presented the petition of
?sundry inhabitants of Pendleton District,
jfrimng for incorporation : referred to the
committee on Incorporations :
. -.Also, the petition of the commissioners
- of the poor for Pendleton District, praying
for a division of the poor establishment of
j&at District : referred to the special joint
committee, to whom was referred the mat
ters relating to the division of Anderson and
Pickens Districts.
Reid'submitted the presentment of the
Grand Jury of Anderson District, praying: for
jt ^.H^ston af jhat District, as an Election Dis
triit; referred to the special joint committee.
, ?Mr. Er*in presented th.e detition of sun
_dry. citizens of society HU1, in relation to the
<r0ti?ftiiig of spirituous liquors ; also, tbe
of sundry citizens . of Darliogton
ifetrict, on the same subject : both referred
^o tke Special. joint committee :
the petition of sundry citizens of
JSj^p^rtcf, praying for the encour
Culture : referred to the
.C<^rTC Agriculture.
stlodCv inb^P^f ^ the petition of
fot%e establish* Edisto Island, praying
W to the commthtof a new road : refer -
. Nj roads, bridges, and
Ab* ?? P??Hion oK . ..
the^ctamf of ftfercy : reftwjeoktns. for
mittee on roads, kisses. antf-?oi the cora
%VeJ?ort rf_.be eom^_ ^
WStlHM^pclfrtf-presented the petition
/ gf CJfertotte.RoachC paying to be placed on
"tfle'*pffi^fencr fcftt, ink services rendered by Jier
"jwfrOiwb^ad, dcrring til? late wan referred
Committee bo pensions;
*? Mr, Lenoir presented the Petition of
Sarah Garner, for -a recharter of a ferry o vet
Watree Riser; referred to the committee
<rt* fbadaC:5ri8ges : and . ferries.
Wt. "Dawkins presented the report of the
commissioners of Fred' Schools, for Uoion
District. tor 1839 : referred to the commit
tee on Edacatioo. *
Mr. Thomson, presented the Petition of
H? H. Tbomsoar, praying that certain streets,
ill the Ytffoge of Spartamfturgh, be closed :
referred to the committee on roads, bridges,
and ferries.
Mr. Middl^ton presented the Petition of
Wifck-R? Brown, praying for the r--ch:?rter
of a ferry orer black riven referred to the
committee on roads, bridges and ferries:
Jtk&ii the Presentment* of the grand j n ry
of Gfofgefenrn District, in relation to the
aftoseor m the Land Offices, recommending
rBat the same may be closed ; and al*o that
compensation be made to Coroner's Juries:
referred to the Judiciary committee.
'Pajmer sob Bitted the report of .be
ctorim irttooers of free Schools for St. Johns,
Colleton; referred to the committee oa edu
cation. *r ' v.
presented the report of the
norquNSsteners oHfree schools for WiUiams
bttis^^Dbtrict: referred to the committee
oo education.
* $fr. Ekaore presented tbe^petition of the
fnwtr Jpotmeil of .Cbftxmbia, prating for
increase the rax on slaves, and io
exremfc the- taxes to other jiropert'y not now
tjrrwJ? fefe rr&tl& tbe Kichfarcd Delegation.
M*< Jofbeson presented tfie report of the
c<Hnm?jfpggrs_of free'schoofo &f St. Helena's
Parish, for 19&& and lS39t referred to the
S'WK the aecoaAtdfrfre Intenda-nt and
fcfthe T6vrn~&f Eeaofort, i? rela
lid&Hothe transient poor fundi
Mr. Brock man presented theperiften ?<H.
R; Priaee, praying compensation for timber
foruisbedfor the State Road: referred to the
enitwikCee on accounts.
-^?faaor, fhe returns of the commissioners of
Pnse. ^ehmoi^' for Greenville District, for
1839 :- referred to . ihe committee on educa
tion;' **3 v-v
Aba, tfjpe petition* of suodry citizens of
Gfeeiftifte District, against the charier of
* Road over Gap Creek : referred to the
emnmittee on Roads, Fridges and F erries.
Mrv D?*?d presented the report oft he com
missioners ofP?Wie Buildings of Marlboro'
Districts referred fo-tire'cwrnHtteeoo Pub
lie Building:
- A!se, tW Presentment of tbe Granc? Jary
c 4 Mnrffcoro* District, *?*inst retailing Spir
tfuous Liquors, and ffce-hafrit of carrying con
cealed 'deadly weapons. So much as relates
? retailing, wz&~t*fctled to the Special 7oint
to ^om #as referred the other
Memorials, and petitions on- the^aine SEriweet:
J l?e remainder, hi relation tw the praetice of
earrymg deadly \reiry?nsr sd- t!.e Jtxfteiaiy
eommtfteev %
Mr. T^aimorer snfrtmrtecf ffte Presentment
the .OlWBd Jerry of WrRianisbnrg District,
fee 1830* for the better regulating the retail
mg of^Artfent Spirits : referred- to the Special
Jswt' Cojttnwxcee.
Mr. G-ivin presented the Petltiott of the
Members of Humility Lodge, pftyibg for In
corporation : referred to the Committee on
Incorporations.
Mr. YYrimbish presented the petition of
Mary Robinson, praying for a Pension: Re
ferred t ? the Coinmirlee on Pensions.
Mr. Moody presented the petition of sun
dry citizens of Marion, praying for an appio
priation fof a Bridge over Pee Dee River:
lelerred ro the Committee on Roads, Bridges
and Ferries :
Also, the petition of sundry citizens of Ma
rion District, praying for the encouragement
of the Silk Culture: referred to the Commit
tee on Agriclutnre. ' *
Mr. Reed presented the petition of sundry
citizens of Anderson. District, praying for a
division of that District: referred to the spe
cial joint committee to whom was referred
the other petitions elating to a division of
Anderson and Pickens Districts.
A message was received from his .Excel
lency, the Governor inviting the House to
attend the College Commencement on Tues
day next. The invitation was accepted, and
a committee, consisting of Messrs. Phillips
Carrol, >ud .Ingraham, was appointed, to meet
a^ committee of the Senate to make the ne
cessary arrangements.
A message was received from th<? Senate,
pro]H*sr?g to go into an election for Commis
sioners in E.quity. for the Districts of Edge
field, Fairfield, Pickens, York, aud Orange
burg, at 1 o!^lock to-day, in which the
House concurred.
Mr. Bellinger presented the Petition of
Isaac D. Prickett, praying for a change of
h is name to Isacc D-^Crayton; which, on
motion of Mr. Frost, tbfc House refused to
receive.
Mr. Bellinger also presented the petition
of sundry citizens of Barnwell District, pray
ing for Legislative enactments against Hunt
ing on the Sabbath, and other grievances :
referred to the judiciary committee.
Mr. Davis presented the Memorial of sun
dry citizens of Prince Williams' Parish, in
relation to the License' Law: referred to
the special joint committee.
Also, the petition of the McPhersonville
Male \cademy, praying for incorporation:
referred to the committee on incorporations.
A communication was received, and sub
mitted by the Chair, from John B. Edwards,
collector of the Southern Circuit, in relation
to the condition of the district offices and of
ficers ofthht circuit : referred to the Com
mittee on .^district offices, and officers.
Mr. POOLE, presented the petition of
the Inteqdant and Wardeos of Spartanburgh
Village, praying that certain streets in that
Village ipay uot be closed : referred to the
commitfee.on Roads. Bridges and Ferries.
'Mr. 0*116 presented the petition of the St.
Matl^.ews:,:Latheran Church Society, pray
ing for Incorporation : referred to the com
mittee. an incorporations.
Mr. Mc Dowel presented the petition of
sundry citizens ofj Fairfield District, praying
for au'|||tiendment of the Road Laws: re
ferred t&tbe committee on Roads, Bridges
and Femes. -
MrJ Jjifernminger presented the petition of
M. Kii& and other citizens of Charleston,
praying lor the Incorporation of the New In
surance Company: referred to the committee
on . Incorporations. /
Also, the petition of A; M'Dowell a^d oth
ers^prajmg the withdrawal of the^rppeal, on
the Bond of N. G. Clary, forn yn Sheriff of
Ch ? rle/f6 n District.
k-Mr. $oozer presente^tne petition of sun
dry citizens of Newberry, Edgefield, Lexing
ton, A-Uk?jj|je, for a new roarlT
the counter petition of sundry citi
I>**iooton and hTdgefWld : both re
.ihe cb*jmitttce on Roads, Bridges
nes. \
account o^^dvrin J. Scottj for
licitowN?^* * as Clerv^o the circuit So
la tor?Ari&?.' he ,ast sessiovjof the Legis
Afsi the tlu^v commlt,^von claims.
t ^ V'u* *be Evangelical
. Mr. frige presented the peK f ?r
ley Estes, *od others^praying foK?*. -.es~
of the price of License referred induction
ciaf joint committee. ^spe
Mr. J. P. Reed presented the petitioK
sundry citizens of this State, praying tnV
tne uegmature may refrain from an altera
tion of the License Laws: referred to the
special joiu committee.
Mr. Jamison presented the memorial of
sundry Citizens of Orangeburgh, praying for
9 repenl qf the Act authorizing the Louisville,
Cincinnati and Cbatleston Rail Road Compa
ny to increase their rates of freight and pas
sage ; ordered to be laid on the table.
Also. The account of E. Pooser. Sheriff of
Otangeburgh District : referred to the com
mittee on Accounts.
Tyter presented the accoant of R.
Surgtner. .for guarding a negro condemned
to be hong; referred to the committee on
claims.,...
Mr. SCHNIERLF. presented rbe petition
of the ofiicers and members of ao Artillery
Company of Charleston, praying Incorpora
tion : referred to the committee' on Incorpo
rations.''
Mr. Gavin presented the report of the
Commissioners of Free Schools for Pendle
ton District, for 1839: referred to the com
mittee qo Education.
Mr. ^ohn Douglas* submitted the report
of the special committee appointed at the last
Session of the Legislature, to enquire info
the* prof riety vf effecting a Geological and
Agricultural Surrey of this State ; recom
mending the adoption of certain resolutions :
ordered &r' consideration to-morrow, and to
be printed.
MF. WflJer asked for leave to withdraw
the petition of W. G. Richardson, late slier
iff of Sumter District, praying to be relieved
from certain tax executions; and that a mes
sage be sent to the Sena e, to withdraw the
papers-?f ?s?d .petition from that body: order
ed to lie ?n the table.
Mr. H. Thomson gave notice that on
to-morrow be will introduce a Bill to alter
and amend t-fee seeond Section of an Act
passed in. 1830, in relation to Interest and
Usury ; referred ttr tJ?e judiciary commit
tee.
Mr. DeSaussure gave notice that Mr.
Wm. Hopkins ? member elect from .Rich
laud Distiict, was U* attendance, and r^ady
to be qualified, and take his seat. Mr. Hop
kius appeared at the ?lerk'? Desk, was sworn
and took his seat
Mr. J. P. Reed gave notice tbat on to-mor
row, he will intwioce a Bill- t? alter and a
inend the License Law.
Mr. Hibler gave notice tha< he will on to
morrow, iuifo4?ee a Bill to ppny idea remedy
m certain caees of Debts wot due.
Mr. Henderson gave notice, that on to
morrow, he will introduce a Bill to amend
the Act passed in December l?3~t- entitled
an Act to regulate fences.
. The tfottstf proceeded to the general Of- j
der of the cfaj i
A Bill to alter abd amend the first section
of the second article of the constitnttoffi of,
this Sufe; which #as taken up lor a second
reading, referred to a Cemmittee of the
Whole House, made the special order of the
?lay. f r Tuesday next, at one o'clock, and
to be printed.
Thr. House then proceeded to the special
order of the day ? the Governor's Message;
which was taken up, reai and referred as
follows: ?
So much thereof as n-lates, ?o the Tafiffl
Question, and the Compromise Act, was:
referred to the committee on Fedeial Rela-i
tions.
So much as relates to the Bank of -the
State of Soufh Carolina, was referred to the
committee on Ways and Means.
So much as relates to the condition of th<
other Banks of this State, was referred to th<
committee on ways and means.
So much as relates to the suspension a
Specie Payments, and to charters, wa'
referred to the committee on ways an<
means. ?
So much as relates to Agriculture, and :
Geological and Agricultural Survey of tbj
State, was referred to the committee on As
riculture : ?
So much as relates to Popular Education
was referred to the committee on Educ
tion.
So mueh as. relates to the South -C&Foffo^
College, Wats referred to the committee 4*3
Education: ? ? ' ,
So much as relirtes to the militia sfsfetfT
and brigade encampments, was- tefeted *1^
the military committee : ' * [
So much as relates to public higpway$.
was referred to committee on District offices
and officers : ... I ,
So much as relates to the pledgeof (he
State, for the redemption of the Lotisville,
Cincinnati, and Charleston Rail RoadCom
pany was referred to the committee 01 ways
and means :
So much as relates to the judiciar and
county courts, was referred to the Juaciary
committee.
So much as relates to juries, trial b; jury
and public executions, was referred to Oe ju
diciary committee:
So much as relates to the Census (f the
State, was referred to a special cotunlttee
consisting of one member from eadi Con
gressional District, with directions t> report
a Bill to apportion the representation^ Con
gress: and a Message was ordered to be sent
to the Senate, requesting the appointment of
a committee to act with the committes ofthe
House :
So much as relates to the correspondence
between the Governor of this State ai4 the
Governor of Georgia, in relation to the con
trove sy oetween that State and the State of
Maine, was referred to the committee 01 Fed
eral Relations :
So much as relates to the Act passed by
the Legislature of New York, "to authorize
the arrest and detention of fngitives from
justice," was referred to the committee on
Federal Relations:
And so much as relates to the communi
cation of D. Brent, Esq.. U. JS. Consul at
Paris, was re/erred to the Judiciary commit
tee.
The Senate attended in the Representa
tive Chamber, and proceeded to the election
of commissioners in Equity, (or the Districts
of Eduefield, York, Fairfield, Orangeburgh,
and Pickens.
Messrs. Allston a.nd Beattv. on HtoTbart of
The Arton,
Sehnierle, Seymour.' Smitb, and Taylor* on
the part of the House, weie appointed a com
mittee to count the vote?. ?
The documents accompanying the Gover
nor's Message, were referred to the several
committees, to whom the several subjects of
that Document were referred.
Mr. Reid moved that when this Hoxfse ad
journs it stand adjourned to to-morfow 12
t>'olock.
Memminger, introduced a Resolution
that the Comptroller General be, directed to
report to this House, * what amount of the
Bonds of the Louisville, Cincinnati.- and
Charleston Rail Road Company, his re
ceived the guaranty of the State; and for
information as to the interest paid on said
^onds.
vJJhe Committee appointed to count the
hatSr commissioners in Equity, reported
the Jar^e8l'ow'ng gei,^emeD bad recerved
Mquentl>^S^er of T0,e9' *nd were con
.Mr. Clawson ft ,r . yv ... ;
Mr. Hammond? Sv ?5 . fi ? * T);"??,Vf
Mr. Whitmnre , for^'r e hnr_u Dfa, ?
"Mr. Norton, fur Pic!^ district r'C *
Mr. Terry , for Edgev^ Di8tric*t, w
The House then adjouKcd onti| \2 p'dock
I to-morrow.
IN SENATE.
Friday, Nor. 29, 1^9.
The Senate met pursuan! toad journrv0t,
and thr roll was called, aod the journal %0f
yesterday read. 1 ' "l T1\^
Mr. Mc Willie, a member elect from Ker
shaw District, appeared, was qualified; and
took his seat. .
Mr. Goodwyn presented the ^Petition of
Richard Johnston, praying compensation for
a Slare. that, died whilst'in custody or flfie
Law : Referred to the committee aoiclahtts,
to he reported on specially. ?.j 1
Also, the petition of the c^mi&iaofiP^aiL
Free Schools forrBarnwell District* fot!83$:
Referred to the committee on Education^ .
Also, the peril in of the St. Matthews
Lutheran Church, praying to be incorpora
ted: Referred to the committee co fncoV
porations.
Mr. Evans presented the petition of I>a
cretia Weekes, praying to be placed on
the Pension Roll of the State: Referred to1
the Committee on the Military : -V
Also, Hugh Elsoph's account: Referred
to committee on Accounts:
Also, Wm. H. Grice's account : Referred
to the committee on Accounts :
Also, R. J. Gregg's (Jailor,) account :
Referred to the committee on Accounts:
Also, Elly Godhold's account : Referred
'to the committee on Accounts:
Also, Dr. Wm. Hall's Jr., account: ^de
ferred 10 the medical committee.
The President announced as ihe Special
committee, on so much of the Governor's
Message as relates to the Census, Messrs.
Higgins, Allsto5, and Jo.nes; and that
Mr. Mc Willie was added to the judiciary
committee.
Mr. Norris presented the Petition of the
commissioners of the Poor for Pendleton
District, praying that the present establish
ment may be sold, and the proceeds equally
divided between the two Judicial Districts:
Referred to the special committee on the di
vision of the Election District of Pendleton.
Also the- proceedings of a meeting held at
Anderson C.'ff., itr relation to the division
"Pendleton : . Referred tQjhe jamc Com
jttec.
Mr. Bennett presented the Petition of
harles Kanupaux and other*, officers of
ie Artillery F rancais, praying incorporation:
teferred to the committee on Incorpora
tors s
Also, a Petitioo of the Charleston Cham
ber of Commerce, praying a renewal of their
charter: Referred to the committee on In
;orporations.
Mr. Stone presented the Petition of Hen
ry B. Prince, praying payment for timber
taken from his land, to build Public Bridges:
Referred to the committee on Roads and
Buildings. "
Mr. Douglass presented the Petition of
Robert Cunningham, Young Neily. George
Connor, and G. E. Treuttin, Executors of
Frances Connor, deceased, praying fir the
renewal of their Charter, for a Ferry across
Saluda River: .referred to the committee on
Roads and Buildings.
Mr- Cannon presented the Fetition of
Alexander Sparks, praying for the recharter
of a Ferry or Pee Dee River, known as
Sparks' Ferry : referred to the committee on
Roads, and Buildings:
Also, the Petition of the Members Mispeh
Baptist Church, in Darlington District, pray
ing for fncor|?oration : referred to the com
mittee on Incorporations.
Mr. DuBose presented the repor* of the
commissioners of Free Schools for Clarren
don: referred to the committee on Educa
HOB."
. Mr^DeTreville presented the Petition of
sundry citizens of St. Helena Parish pray-,
log foV n repeal of Mie License Laws, "Sec :
referred to the Special commitee on Tem
perance Memorials &c.
,Mr. Bennett presented the Petition of
John Klinck, adm'r of the Estate of Sarah
Chapman, deceased, praying that he be paid
the amount of two certificates of State Stock,
one of 6 the other 7 per cent., which have
been lost :
Also, that the Treasurer of the Lower
Division be directed to issue to him a new
certificate of 3 per cent, stock Inst at the
same time: refetred to the committee on
Finance.
Mr. Cannon presented a Petition of sundry
citizens of Darlington Disirict praying for
an appropriation for improving the navigation
of Black Creek : referred to the committee
on Agriculture and Internal Improvements.
Mr. DeTreville presented the Report of
fthe Attorney General, in relation to proceed
ings against Wm. Laval, to repeal a grant :
I referred to the committee on Federal Rela
tions.
Mr. Glover presented the Petition of
Kmanual Pooser, former Sheriff of Orange
burg District, praying the payment of an
account": referred to, the committee on
claims.
Mr. Cau$bman presented three memorials
from sundry citizens of Lexington District
in relation to the Retail Law : referred to the
Special Joint committee.
Mr. Herriott presented the petition of the
Officers and Trustees of the All Saints Aca
demy, praying an Act ot Incorporation :
referred to the committee on Incorpora
tions.
Mr. Quash presented a Petition for In
corporation from the Washington Light In
fantry Company: referred to the committee
on Incorporations.
Mr. Allston presented the Petition of the
Planters Club, and Pee Dee & Wrnyaw Agri
cultutal Society, praying Incorporation :
referYed to the committee on lncorpoia-j
iioua. ; ~
Mr. DeTrevifle gave notice, that on Mon
day next, be would ask leave to introduce a
Bill to alter and amend the Judiciary System
of this State. ?
Mr. Alston, from the committee to. count
the votes for commissioners in Equity, re
ported the following gentlemen as duly elec
ted :? 1
For York District , Wm. J. Clawson.
For Fairfield District, Z. P. Hammond.
For Edgefield District , James Terry.
For Orangeburg District , J. Whitmore.
For Pickens District , Miles M. Norton.
A Message was received from the Gover
nor, transmitting the Report of Professors
Elliott and Thornwell, which was ordered
to be printed.
Messrs. Higgins, Alston, and Jones,
were appointed on the part of the Senate, on
the Special Joint committee on the Census.
Messrs. Huger, Gregg, and Alston,
were nppoirited a committee to wait on the
Governor, lequesting the Documents referr
ed to, in his Message to the Senate in rela
tion to the F ree School Report.
On motion of Mr. Cunningham, ordered,
that when the Senate adjourns, it stand ad
journed till 12 o'clock to-morrow.
Adjourned'
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, Nov. 29, 1839.
The House met, pursuant to adjournment,
and the Clerk called the roll, and read the
Journal of yesterday's proceedings.
Mr. Wiiherspoon presented the petition of
sundry citizens of York district, praying for
^qew Road; Referred to the committee on
R?;*Jq Bridges and Ferries.
MivAfloore presented the petition of Lu
cretia w"fft*Mis4^widow of Arthur Weekes,
late a ^nsionerT]*r*yiq?i to be placed on the
Pension Roll: Referred to the committee
on Pensions.
Mr. Dawkins presented the petition of
-MMH&y tilittm x?f"*YortC, ~3$pttrtam)UrgB 'and
Union districts, praying an appropriation for
the improvement of the navigation of Broad
f River, at the 99 Isjauds: Referred to the
committee on Interoal lraprovements.
Mr. Irby presented the petition of Wm
South, praying compensation for a negro
executed : Referred to the committee on
Claims: .
Also, the account of Drewry Martin and
others: Referred to the committee on Ac
counts:
Also, the petition of James Graham and
John Smith, for the re-charter of a Ferry;
and the petition of R. Cunningham, for the
re-charter of a Ferry: Both referred to
the committee on Roads, Bridges and Fer
ries :
Also, the memorial of sundry Citizens of
Laurens district, protesting against further
legislation on the subject of Retailing: Re
ferred to the Special Joint Committee:
Also, the petition of D. J. W. Simpson,
praying for additional compensation for a
Court House buili by him for Laurens dii
trict : Referied to the committee on Public
Buildings:
Mr. Marsh presented the petition of sun
dry citizens of Barnwell and .Lexington,
praying that so much ->f the Two Notch
Road, leading from Columbia to Aiken, as
lies in the district of Lexington, may be
made a public highway: Referred to the
committee on- Roads, Bridges and Ferries.
Mr. Frost presented the petition of the
Charleston Cha^ibe* of Commerce, praying
for a renewal of char ir: R?ffferr*i'to codk"
mittee on Incorporations:
Also, the Report of the Attorney General,
io relation to the proceedings against Wm.
Laval, lor a repeal of a grant* which was
lead and lefer red to committee on Federal
Relations.
Mr. J. P. Reed presented the petition of
the Commissioners of Roads: for the 42d
Regiment of South Carolina rMilitia, and a
number of the citizens of Anderson district,
praying that the Act passed : in December, |
1821, establishing a Public R^ad, be repeal
ed : Referred to committee on Roads, Bridg
es and Ferries.
Mr. Belin presented the petition of the
Planters' Club, and Winyaw Agricultural
Society, praying for incorporation : Refer
red to committee on Incorporations.
Mr. Crockett presented the account of J.
B,. Adams, Commissioner of Locations: Re
ferred to committee on Claims:
Also, the account of A. S. MVAIpin, con
stable, for attending the Session of the Conn
of Equity : Referred to committee oo Claims.
Mr. Whitcfield presented the counter pe
tition of 92 citizens of Anderaon district,
against the discontinuance of a Public Road:
Referred to committee on Roads, Bridges
and Ferries.
Mr. Gavin presented the petition of Jjohn
May, for a more equitable adjustment of tolls,
at a ferry over Edisto River: Referred to
the committee on Roads, Bridges and Fer
ries.
Mr. firnrfin presented the Resolution of
the Commissioners of Roads erf" the Second
Regiment of South Carolina Militia. r Re
feired to the committee ou-Rotads, Bridges
and Ferries.
Mr. Burt presented the .petition of Theo
dosius Strother and Theo4osi<Js Cole, free
persons of color, praying that the title lo cer
tain lands now held by the State, be vested
in them : referred to the judiciary commit
Mr. Schnierle presented a petition for e
incorporation of the Washington Light In
fantry Company: referred to the comtnite
on incorporations. . .
Mr H. H. Thompson, from the commit
tee to whom was referred the petition of John
W. Smith, praying to have his name chang ?
rC Mr.'Memminger, from the committee on
ways and means, made "ports on the ac
count, of the Intenda.it and Wardens of the
town of Beaufort, in relation to the transient
poor fund, on the presentment of the grand
It, -y of Sumter district; on the petition of
the commissioners of the orphan House, for
renewal of State stock; and on the P?1"'01'
of Daniel Pike, praying to be refunded a
double tax : all ordered lor consideration to-.
inorrow. . ..
Mr. Griffin, from the committee on public
buildings, made a report; on th ? rclurn"
the commissioners of public buildings, for
Sumter district: ordered for consideration
to-morrow. . .
Mr Hibbler, pursuant to notice, mtrodn
ced a bill to repeal an Act authorizing the
Louisville, Cincinnati and ^Charleston Rail
Road company to increase the rales * h
portation on the Charleston and Hamburgh
Rail Road, and to grant certain vacant lots
in th- town of Columbia: read first time and
ordered for second reading to-'i,?rro'*' .
Mr H H.Thomson, pursuant to noice,
introduced a bill to alter vlhe .second aect,.>n
of the Act passed in December 1830,en
tied An Act to regulate interest and I usurv .
read first time, and ordered for second re
."p" Reed, purwrfSTto noiice, a?ked
leave lo introduce a bill M ameud an Act.
passed in December, 1835, in relalion 10 re
tailing spirituous liquor** read first time, and
ordered for second reading *o-morrow.
Message No. 2, was received from his tx
cellency the Governor, tfansmitting the Re
port of Professors Elliott and Thornwell. on
the subject of free school? : referred to the
committee on education* ; and ordered to be
printed. * n . .
Mr. Henderson, pursuant to notice, intro
duced a bill to alter and *mend an Act enti
tled An Act to regulate fences, passed in De
cember, 1837: read first time, and ordered
for second reading to-morrow.
A message was received from the Senate,
concurring in referring 30 much of the Go
ernor's Message as relates to the census of
this State, to a special joint committee, and
nominating a committee t* meet and act with
the committee of the House
Mr. Ervin presented the Petition of sun
dry citizens of Darlington District, praying
that Black River be made.navigable : relerr
i ed to the committee on Internal Improve
m Also, the Petition of Alexander Sparks,
praying for the re-charter of Spark s Ferry :
referred to the committee on Roads, Bridges,
and Ferries. 4: ? '
Mr. DeSaussure, presented the account of
the Clerk of the Appeal Court at Columbia,
which was referred to the committee on Ac
ounts
C?Mr.8 VVingate presented, the Pf111*?" of
the members of a Baptist Church of Dar
lington District, praying Hfbr Incorporation:
referred to the committee. 90 incorporations.
Mf F. N. Garvin presented the Preamble
and Resolutions of a Public Meeting of the
citizens of Pickens District on the subject
of a division of the Election District ot Pen
dleton: referred to the Special Joint com
amend an Act authorizing* ^he formation of
the Charleston, Georgetown, and All Saints
R. R. Company/. " Is*
Mr. J. P. Reed presented the proceedings
of a'Publie Meeting of the citizens of Ander
son 'and Pickens Districts, on the subject of
the division of Pendleton" District : referred
to the Special Joint committee.
Mr. Griffin submitted a Resolution direct
ing the Judiciary committee to enquire and
report what chasms exist in the Reports of
-the Appeal Court of this State ; how those
chasms may be filled, and in what manner
the Reporters of this State have discharged
their respective duties v which was agreed
l? Mr. Phillips called up a motion which
was submitted on yesterday, to withdraw the
petition of W. G. Richardson, late Sheriff of
Sumter District, and ihat a Message be seut
to the Senate, to request a withdrawal of the
papers relating thereto : which motion was
agreed to by the House.
Mr. DeSaussure, after a few remarks, in
troduced the following Resolution: lie
solved , That the members of this Honsewear
crape on the left arm for thirty days as a tes
timonial of the.r r^cl hnht memory of
Col. JOHN G. BROWN, deceased, late a
member of this House, from Richland Dis
trict.: which was agreed to.
Mr. Phillips moved that when the House
adjourns, it stand adjourned to to-morrow 12
o'clock.
The House then adjourned* \
IN SENATE.
1 Saturday, Not. 30, 1839.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment,
ind the roll(wa9 called, and the journal of
yesterday read.
The Presid-nt submitted a coromunna iaa
from the Attorney-general, in refereoca to a
Bill prfepafed by htm, under the rftelmioa
of December last, in relation to District
Offices and Officers, which, with the Bill, was
referred to the committee on the judiciary*
The President submitted the report of the
President of the Bank'oT the State of South
Carolina, with - accompanying documents,
which were read, and referred to the commit
tee on fioar.c? and banks.
Mr. Quash presented a resolution, that
the} committer appointed by the Legislature,
for [the purpose of examining the adminis
tration and affiairs of the Bank of the State,
and its branches, be instructed to ascertain
the indebtedness of each and every Director,
in either the capacity of drawer, or endongr;
the estimate of such indebtedness not to be
limited to the time of making such examine*
tioa, but (o be derived from their aceotot
with the Bank durin^each preceding month;
that the committee of examination shall
report -the same to . the Joint committee o I
nomination, at the aonual meeting for the
purpose ot selection; that the said rtpwt
shall be solely for the use and guidance of
the nominating committee, and not to ho
laid before either branch of the Legislature ;
and that no director of any other bank shall
be on the committee of nomination ; which
was laid on the table. #c ^ ?*.
M r. Glove# presented the p*JUioi^Wi JJeoj.
| Hart, praying payment of an. account ; ;re
ferred to the committee on claim* and griev
ances.
Mr. Stone presented the petit'ou of B.
H Saxon praying payment of an account;
referred to the committee on claims and
grievances. . .
Mr. H uger presented the petition of T.
Gadsden, praying the right to establish a
marine railway.
Mr. Norri* presented the resolutions of
the commissioners of roads, in the -2pd Ke
gimeni of South Carolina Militia, on the
subject of roads; referred to the committee
on roads and buildings. . .
Mr. Douglass presented the petition of
sundry citizens of Abbeville, for the opening
of that part of the Greenville ro*!, wlycll
leads through the plantation of KcdkiV
Stark, deceased; referred to tbe committer
on roads and bnildiogs* ?? / :
Mr. Lrttiejohn presented the return of the
commissioners of Free Schools
District, for the year 1839, and iBe petition
of the commissioners of Free Schools f?r
Union district, asking that the .treasurer be
directed to pay the sum of five hundred and
thirty-eight dollars and thirty-five rents,
which he detains on account of allrdged owr
payment; referred to the committee on edu
cation and religion. : ^ ^ V-u _
Mr. Norris presented the petition of the
citizens of Pendleton vi'lage, piaying a re
newal of the Act of incorporation; referred
to the committee on incor oration* and en
groossed Acts.
Mr. DeTrcville asked and obtained leave
to withdraw the petition of sundfy -citizens
of Barnwell dis rict, praying the Legislature
to remove a dmibt arising under the appro
priation for 1837, as .. ompared wiih the report
rec ommending a certain appropriation. ?
Mr. Alls'on called up the communication
from his Excellency the .Governor, inviting
the Senate to attend the Commencement of
tbe s South Carolina College. on Monday
next; and on his motion, tfle Senate ordsr
ed. that the invitation be accepted, and that
it be referred to the committee on education
and religion, to make the necessary arrange
ments therefor.
Mr. linger ^r^sei.ted tbe ttyemofial oif the
city council of Cbaileston. praying for the
passage of a law, requiring all negroes sold
at Auction in the city of Charleston. :e be
sold at the slave mart, about to be established
by the said city council. - ?
Also the memoriaf of tbe city council. of
Charleston, praying foj. legislative action,
for the improvement of the Charleston Har
bor; referred to tbe committee or Agricul
ture and internal inipiovemerite. . *
Mr. Smart presented tjje petition of citi
zens of Barnwell district, praying that .(fee
administration of Richard Johnson... be *1*
lowed further time to complete bis contract
for clearing out the Saltketcher river; refer
red to the committee on Agriculture andje~
ternal implements.
Mr. Gregg presented the petition of Mr,
Laborde, praying payment of an accosnt ;
referred to the committee on claims
grievances. , r ? * y
Also, the petition of the clerk of the eotflrt
of appeals at Colombia, for an increase of
-compensation ; referred to tbe committee oft
the judiciary.
Mr. Gregg from the committee oo (bo
judiciary, also presented report*:? en the
presentment of the grand jury of George
town district, in relation to the payment of-the
Coroners Jury, recoiumendiag that it is in
expedient to provide a law for the pay menj
of such Jury. . ? -
On the presentments of the grand jury of
Lexington aud Newberry, in relation to the
payment of witnesses in State cases, lecom
mending that it is inexpedient to legislate e*
that subject. , ?
Ou the presentment of tbe grand jjny et
Beaufort disirict^in relation to free persons*
of color carrying arms, recommending that
the existing l*aws on that subject/ are eqft*
cient, and that it is inexpedient ro legislate
further thereupon : On the presentment of
the grand jury of Lexington district, ? re
lation to burning tbe woods, recommending
that the existing laws on that subject are
sufficient, and that farther legislation on that
subject is unnecessary: On the presentment
of the grand jury of Lexington district, on
the suhjcct of hog and cow stealing, recom
mending that the existing law on that snb-<
jeuis sufficient, aud that it is unnecessary
to make any change ; which reports were or
dered for consideration on Monday next.
Mr. Quash presented the petition of tbs
Fire Compauy of Charleston Neck, for ia
cotporation: referred to the committee on
incorporations and engrossed Acts.
- Mr. DeTreville presented tbe petition of
Judith Cushinau, praying for a pension : re
ferred to the committee on the military and
pensions.
Mr. Bennett gave notice that he wonld
on Monday next, ask leave to introduce a
bill to regulate tbe future issue of bills by
the Bank of the State of South Carolina,
under the denomination of five dollars.
Mr. Bennett, from tbe special Joiot com* -
mittee, appointed at the hist Session, to ex*
amine iutO and report on the condition and
management of the B^ink ol the State, made
a long report theieon;- which, with the ac
companying documents, was ordered to be
printed, and made the special order of tbe
day for TtfeSday nexU