A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Looking to the Preservation of Old Fort Ninety-Six.

Whereas, Old Fort Ninety-Six, being the most complete relic of its kind existing in the United States, and a valuable object-lesson in the history of our nation. And whereas, the tunnel is being gradually destroyed by the ravages of time, and the fort is liable to be defaced or destroyed. Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring,

Ist. That it is the sense of the General Assembly of South Carolina, That the Government of the United States should acquire this fort and grounds, and preserve them as a memorial to the heroes of the colonial days and of the Revolutionary War.

2d. That the Clerks of the Senate and House of Representatives shall certify these Resolutions to the President of the United States and to the United States Senators and Representatives in Congress from South Carolina.

In the Senate, Columbia, S. C., January 27, 1903.

The Senate agrees to the Resolution and orders that it be sent to the House for concurrence.

By order of the Senate.

ROBERT R. HEMPHILL, Clerk.

In the House of Representatives,
Columbia, S. C., February 17, 1903.

The House agrees to the Concurrent Resolution and orders same sent to Senate for concurrence.

By order of the House.

TOM C. HAMER, Clerk.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Providing for the Election of Trustee for the South Carolina College.

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, That when the Senate and House reconvenes this day, as

provided for in Joint Assembly, there shall be elected one Trustee for the South Carolina College to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Hon. John T. Sloan; said election to be held forthwith after the election of a Code Commissioner.

Resolved, further, That if the purposes for which the Joint Assembly shall reconvene shall not be accomplished at a quarter of an hour before 3 o'clock this P. M., it shall be the duty of the presiding officer of the Joint Assembly to declare a recess until the hour of 8 o'clock P. M., this day.

In the Senate,

Columbia, S. C., January 28, 1903.

The Senate agrees to the Resolution and orders that it be sent to the House for concurrence.

By order of the Senate.

ROBERT R. HEMPHILL, Clerk.

In the House of Representatives, Columbia, S. C., January 28th, 1903.

The House agrees to the Resolution and orders same returned to the Senate with concurrence.

By order of the House.

TOM C. HAMER, Clerk.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

To Provide for a Committee to Examine the Accounts, Vouchers and Books of the Penal and Charitable Institutions.

Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, That a Committee, consisting of one Senator, to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and two members of the House, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, be appointed, whose duty it shall be to examine the accounts, vouchers and books of the penal and charitable institutions of this State, as provided in Sec. 81, of Vol. 1, of the Code of Laws of South Carolina of 1902.

In the Senate,

Columbia, S. C., February 4, 1903.

The Senate agrees to the resolution and orders that it be sent to

In the House of Representatives,
Columbia, S. C., February 5, 1903.

The House agrees to the Resolution and orders same returned to the Senate with concurrence.

By order of the House.

TOM C. HAMER. Clerk.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Urging President Roosevelt to Approve the Act Providing for Additional Sessions of the Federal Court.

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, most respectfully urged to approve an Act of Congress now passed, providing for sessions of the Federal Courts for this State, to be held in each of the cities of Spartanburg and Rock Hill, in this State, because of the great convenience it would afford to our citizens, and that a copy of this Resolution be forthwith forwarded by the Clerk of the Senate to his Excellency Theodore Roosevelt, the President of these United States, at Washington, D. C.

In the Senate, Columbia, S. C., February 5, 1903.

The Senate agrees to the Resolution and orders that it be sent to the House for concurrence.

ROBERT R. HEMPHILL, Clerk.

In the House of Representatives, Columbia, S. C., February 6th, 1903.

The House strikes out the resolving words of the Resolution and orders same returned to the Senate.

By order of the House.

TOM C. HAMER, Clerk.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Relating to a Monument to General Wade Hampton.

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, That a Joint Committee of Five be appointed to take into consideration the recommendation of the last Democratic State Convention in reference to the erection of a suitable monument to the memory of Wade Hampton; the Joint Committee to be composed of two on part of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate, and three from the House, appointed by the Speaker of the House.

In the Senate,

Columbia, S. C., February 5, 1903.

The Senate agrees to the Resolution and orders that it be sent to the House for concurrence.

ROBERT R. HEMPHILL, Clerk.

In the House of Representatives,
Columbia, S. C., February 5, 1903.

The House agrees to the Resolution and orders same returned to the Senate with concurrence.

By order of the House.

TOM C. HAMER, Clerk.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Proposing a Commission to Ascertain what Work is Necessary to be Done on the Inside of the State House, etc.

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, That two Senators, to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and three Representatives, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House, who shall constitute a Commission to ascertain what work is necessary to be done to the inside of the State House, and to the roof thereof; also, to inquire and ascertain what is the condition of the heating apparatus, if the same can be repaired, and what will be the cost therefor. If it cannot be repaired, what will be the cost to put in a new heating plant. Further, to obtain estimates for erect

ing a retaining wall around the terrace of the State House and approaches thereto, and to report the same to the General Assembly at its next session; and the said Commission shall be authorized to sit during the recess of the General Assembly.

In the Senate,

Columbia, S. C., February 17, 1903.

The Senate agrees to the Resolution and orders that it be sent to the House for concurrence.

ROBERT R. HEMPHILL, Clerk.

In the House of Representatives, Columbia, S. C., February 18, 1903. Resolution and orders same returned to

The House agrees to the
Senate with concurrence.
By order of the House.

TOM C. HAMER, Clerk.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

To Appoint a Special Commission to Consider the Completion of the State House.

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, That the several reports of the Commission for the completion of the State House be, and the same are hereby, referred to a Special Committee, consisting of two Senators, to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and three members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to consider the same, and report to the next session of the General Assembly such facts and recommendations in reference thereto as they may deem advisable. That said Committee be empowered to sit during the recess, to appoint a secretary, and to employ an architect, to summon witnesses, and shall keep a record of all of its proceedings, and submit the same with the report to the General Assembly.