The resolution was agreed to, Messrs. MAZYCK, MOSES and PORTER were appointed the committee on the part of the Senate, and a message was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives accordingly. On motion of Mr. MOSES, the Senate adjourned, at 6 minutes to 2 o'clock, P. M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 2d, 1850. The Senate met at half past 9 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment. Mr. GRIFFIN presented the petition of James H. Taylor and others praying an act of incorporation for "The Hayne Cotton Mill" Company in Edgefield District; which was referred to the committee on Incorporations end Engrossed Acts; also The petition of John Lipscomb praying to be refunded a double tax; which was referred to the committee on Finance and Banks; also The petition of H. A. Kendrick and others paying for an act of incorporation for "The Hamburg Paper Mill" Company; which was referred to the committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts. The following Message was received from the House of Representatives. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Senate. : Nov. 30th, 1850. } This House concurs in the message of Senate proposing to go into an election for Secretary of State on Tuesday next, immediately after the election for Chancellor and Law Judge. By order of the House of Representatives, JAMES SIMONS, Speaker. Mr. MAZYCK presented the memorial of sundry citizens of Charleston praying for the passage of an act to provide for the inspection of Flour; which was referred to the committee on Commerce, Manufactures and the Mechanic Arts. Mr. WARD presented the petition of sundry planters of Sandy Island praying to be allowed to work the road on Waccamaw instead of Pee Dee; which was referred to the committee on Roads and Buildings. Mr. PORTER presented the petition of the South Carolina Building and Loan Association for, a charter of incorporation; which was referred to the committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts. Mr. PORTER also presented the memorial of the Medical Association of the State of South Carolina praying some legislation concerning the Registration of births, marriages and deaths; which was referred to the committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts. Mr. BARKER, from the committee on the College, Education and Religion, to which had been referred so much of the Message No. 3, of his Excellency the Governor as refers to the College commencement, submitted a report recommending suitable arrangements for the attendance by the Senate upon these exercises. The report was agreed to and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence. The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the report of the special committe of that House on the same subject, and recommending similar arrangements. The report was concurred in and ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives. The Senate thereupon receded from business at 10 o'clock A. M. and joined the procession and attended the commencement of the South Carolina College. At the hour of 20 minutes past 3 o'clock the President resumed the chair and the Senate proceeded to business. On motion of Mr. MAZYCK it was ordered that when the Senate adjourns it shall stand adjourned to meet to-morrow at 12 o'clock M. On motion of Mr. MAZYCK the Senate adjourned at half past 3 o'clock. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3d, 1850. The Senate met at 12 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment. Mr. GRIFFIN presented the petition of Tilman Watson and others, praying a charter for a Plank Road, from Charleston to Lott's, in Edgefield District, &c. which was referred to the committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts. Mr. GRIFFIN presented the unfavorable report of the committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts, on the petition of sundry citizens of Barnwell village, praying that the property within the corporate limits of said town, be exempted from the assessment of the Board of Commissioners of Roads, and that the Town Council may be vested with power to tax said property-which was ordered for consideration to-morrow. Mr. GRIFFIN, from the same committee, to whom was referred the memorial of the Magnolia Cemetery Campany, praying an Act of Incorporation, reported A Bill to incorporate the Magnolia Cemetery Company. The bill received the first reading, and was ordered for a second reading to-morrow. Mr. BARNES presented the memorial of the Intendant and Town Council of the village of Lancaster, praying a renewal of the charter of Lancaster village; which was referred to the committee on Incorpora. tions and Engrossed Acts. Mr. LAWTON presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for St. Peter's Parish, for the year 1850; which was referred to the committee on the College, Education and Religion. Mr. BUCHANAN presented the petition of Elizabeth Smith, widow of Aaron Smith, praying a pension; which was referred to the committee on the Military and Pensions. Mr. CAREW presented the petition of the Sweedish Iron Manufac turing Company, praying to be incorporated; which was referred to the committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts. Mr. CALDWELL presented the petition of Mark M. Higgins and the heirs of Joel Abney, deceased, praying for a re-charter of a ferry across Saluda River, at Higgins's Ferry; which was referred to the committee on Roads and Buildings. Mr. MAZYCK, from the committee on Federal Relations, to which had been referred a preamble and resolutions, requesting the Governor to appoint an agent to receive the share of the proceeds of sales of public lands, assigned to this State under the Act of Congress, 4th Sept. 1841, submitted a favorable report; which was ordered for consideration to morrow. The House of Representatives returned to the Senate the report of the special joint committee appointed to make arrangements for a general fast day, in which it had concurred. Mr. MOSES, from the committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred so much of the presentment of the Grand Jury for Lexington, at Fall Term, 1850, as relates to the practice of betting on elections, submitted a report, asking that the committee may be discharged from the further consideration of the presentment—and that the same may be referred to the committee on Privileges and Elections; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow. Also, The unfavorable report of the same committee, to which was referred the presentment of the Grand Jury for Barnwell, at Fall Term, 1850. And so much of the presentment of the Grand Jury for Lexington, at the same term, as refers to the inefficiency of the present license system; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow. Also, The unfavorable report of the same committee, on the petition of sundry citizens of Colleton district, praying that prosecutors may be allowed to employ special counsel in certain cases; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow; also The unfavorable report of the same committee on the presentment of the Grand Jury, for Lexington district at Spring Term, 1850; also The unfavorable report of the same committee on the presentment of the Grand Jury of Sumter, for Spring Term, 1850; also The unfavorable report of the same committee on the petition of sundry citizens of Barnwell district, praying the passage of a law to give a remedy in damages against the owners of slaves for thefts and damages committed by their slaves; also The unfavorable report of the same committee on the petition of sundry citizens of Barnwell district to increase the punishment for illicit traffic with slaves; all of which were ordered for consideration to-morrow. Mr. MOSES also presented the favorable report of the same committee on a bill to confirm a grant unto John J. Moore, which by mistake was issued in the name of John Moore, recommending the passage of the bill; also The favorable report of the same committee on a Bill to alter and amend the laws relating to the City of Charleston, in reference to the times of holding the City election, and in other particulars, recommending the passage of the bill; which were ordered for consideration to-morrow; also The unfavorable report of the same committee on a bill to provide for keeping open the offices of Clerks of the Common Pleas and General Sessions in certain cases, recommending that the bill do not pass; also The unfavorable report of the same committee on "A Bill to prevent the sale of spirituous liquors to free persons of color," recommending that the bill do not pass; which were ordered for consideration to-morrow. Mr. GRIFFIN presented the petition of sundry citizens of Edgefield distriet praying a charter for a plank road from Edgefield Court House, to some point at or near Cambridge or New Market; which was referred to the committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts. Mr. GRIFFIN also presented the petition of sundry citizens of Edgefield district, praying an Act of incorporation, authorizing the construction of a plank road from or near Lownesville in Abbeville district, to some point on Stevens' creek, in Edgefield district; which was referred to the committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts. Leave was granted to Mr. ADAMS to withdraw from the files of the Senate, the account of Dr. A. W. Kennedy, presented at the last session. Mr. ADAMS presented the petition of the Vestry and Wardens of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Columbia, for incorporation; which was referred to the committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts. Mr. ADAMS offered the following resolution, which was agreed to. Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate, in consideration of the command of the Cavalry having been assigned to him for to-morrow, 4th inst., have leave of absence from his duties in the Senate for that day. Mr. QUATTLEBAUM offered the following preamble and resolutions: WHEREAS the recent innovations by the Federal Government, upon the rights of the South, admonish us that the time has actually arrived when South Carolina should begin "to set her house in order, not to die but to live;" and whereas it may become the true policy of the State to establish a line of War Steamers for her coast defence, as well as to increase her military stores and munitions of war. Be it therefore Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks, to enquire and report to the Senate, the extent of aid which the Bank of the State may be able to render the State, if it should be deemed necessary to carry out the foregoing suggestions. The preamble and resolutions were agreed to, and the committee was instructed accordingly. Mr. I. D. WILSON offered a resolution for the appointment of a committee to nominate suitable persons for President and Directors of the Bank of the State of South Carolina; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow. At half past 12 o'clock, the Senate proceeded to the SPECIAL ORDER FOR THIS HOUR, The The reference of Message, No. 3, of His Excellency the Governor. reading of the Message was dispensed with, and Mr. WITHERSPOON offered the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, That so much of the Message of His Excellency the Gov ernor, as refers to the claim of the Legionaries of Luxemburg, be referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances. 2. That so much as refers to the account of the College Treasurer, be referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion. 3. That so much as refers to the fund for the relief of widows and orphans of volunteers in the war with Mexico, and disabled soldiers of the Palmetto Regiment; to the raising of a fund for permanent relief of those afflicted with chronic diseases; and the contribution through the Rail Road Bank, repairs on the Citadel Academy, and additions to the Citadel building, and the sums paid for repairing arms and Arsenal purposes, be referred to the Committee on the Military and Pensions. 4. That so much as refers to international communication and Alexander Vattemare, be referred to the committe on the Legislative Library. 5. That so much thereof as refers to the condition of the offices of Comptroller and Treasurer, be referred to a special committee; and that a message be sent to the House of Representatives, asking the appointment of a similar committee, to meet the committee of the Senate. 6. That so much thereof as refers to an iron fence around the State House and grounds, be referred to the Committee on the State House and Grounds; and that so much as refers to a wooden fence around the lot of the Arsenal Academy, be referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings. |