self that, if it ever shall be found impossible to administer that law, I will come to you for those extraordinary powers which I shall then not hesitate to accept and use. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor. Message No. 18 was read, as follows: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, To the President of the Senate: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SIR: I have the honor to transmit, for the consideration of the Senate, the accompanying Annual Report of the Trustees of the University of South Carolina. Very respectfully, ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor. Received as information, and the accompaning documents ordered to be printed. GENERAL ORDERS. The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the General Orders on the Calendar. Resolution requesting the Land Commissioner to inform the Senate what lands have been purchased by him and his predecessor. On motion of Mr. LESLIE, the further consideration of the Resolution was postponed to January 26th, 1871. Bill to declare the corporate privileges of the Camden Bridge Company at an end, and vest said privileges in the County of Kershaw. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the Bill was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Incorporations. Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the construction and the keeping in repair of public highways and roads." On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the Bill was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Incorporations. On motion of Mr. HAYNE, the Senate proceeded to the consideration of Report of the Committee on Education on a Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish and maintain a system of free common schools for the State of South Carolina." After debate, participated in by Messrs. Hayne, Whittemore, Swails, On motion of Mr. HAYNE, the Bill was re-committed to the Committee on Education, Concurrent Resolution to afford relief to persons who have been driven from their homes. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the Resolution was referred to the Committee on Charitable Institutions. Report of Committee on Incorporations on a Bill to renew and amend the charter of the town of Mt. Pleasant. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the further consideration of the Report was postponed to Wednesday next. Bill for the maintenance and support of illegitimate children. Mr. WHITTEMORE moved that the Bill be read by its title and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. SWAILS moved to amend the motion of the Senator from Darlington by striking out the words "the Judiciary," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Charitable Institutions." The amendment was agreed to. The question was taken on agreeing to the motion of the Senator from Darlington, and decided in the affirmative. Bill to amend Section nine of an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the appointment of a Land Commissioner, and to define his powers and duties." On motion of Mr. LESLIE, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Public Lands. Bill to incorporate the Rock Hill Hook and Ladder Company. The Bill received its second reading. was considered as in Committee of the Whole, and by Sections. There being no amendments, Ordered, That the Bill be engrossed for a third reading. Bill to provide for the establishment of a House of Correction. On motion of Mr. HAYNE, the Bill was read by its title, and referred to the Committee on the State Penitentiary. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the Senate preceeded to the consideration of Report of Committee on County Offices and Officers on a Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to define the jurisdiction and duties of County Commissioners." On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the further consideration of the Report was postponed, and the Report, with the Bill, ordered to be printed. Bill to amend the charter of the Columbia Building and Loan Association. The Bill received its second reading, was considered as in Committee of the Whole, and by Sections. There being no amendments, Ordered, That the Bill be engrossed for a third reading. Joint Resolution (House) authorizing the Executive to commission Ridley K. Carlton as Coroner of Beaufort County. The Resolution received its second reading, and was considered as in Committee of the Whole. There being no amendments, Ordered, That the Resolution be engrossed for a third reading. Bill (House) ceding the jurisdiction of the State of South Carolina to the United States of America over such lands as may be acquired for public purposes by the said United States of America. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the Bill was read by its title, and referred to the Committee on Public Lands. Bill (House) to renew and extend an Act to provide a mode by which to perpetuate testimony in relation to deeds, wills, choses in action, and other papers destroyed or lost during the recent war. On motion of Mr WHITTEMORE, the Bill was read by its title, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Report of the Committee on Legislative Library on a Joint Resolution authorizing the State Librarian to purchase certain volumes of State Reports. On motion of Mr. LESLIE, the Resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Report of the Committee on Incorporations on a Bill to recharter the Pumpkintown Turnpike Road. The Report was read, and the Bill taken up for a second reading. The Bill received its second reading, was considered as in Committee of the Whole, and by Sections. There being no amendments, Ordered, That the Bill be engrossed for a third reading. Report of Committee on Incorporations on a Bill to incorporate the Nashville Independent Blues Charitable Association. The Report was read, and the Bill taken up for a second reading. The Bill received its second reading, was considered as in Committee of the Whole, and by Sections. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the title of the Bill was amended by the addition of the words "of the city of Charleston." There being no further amendments, Ordered, That the Bill be engrossed for a third reading. SPECIAL ORDER. The Senate resumed the consideration of the Special Order for this day, at 2 P. M., to-wit: Report of Select Committee appointed to consider and report upon the message of the House of Representatives in relation to the impeachment of T O. P. Vernon, Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, on Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate when sitting in the trial of impeachment. The question was taken upon agreeing to the order submitted by the Committee for the admission of persons to the floor of the Senate during the trial of the impeachment now pending, and decided in the affirma tive. The Senate then proceeded to consider, as in Committee of the Whole, the Rules reported by the Select Committee. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, Rule 3 was amended in the second line by striking out the words "day (Sunday excepted)" and inserting in lie thereof the word "Tuesday." On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, Rule 7 was amended in the sixth line by striking out the word "may," and inserting in lieu thereof the word "shall;" also, by inserting in the eighth line, between the words Senate" and "shall," the words "or the Managers' or Respondent's counsel;" also, by inserting in the ninth line, after the word "decision," the words "without debate." On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, Rule 9 was amended by striking out the words "at twelve o'clock and thirty minutes, afternoon of the day appointed for the return of the summons against the person impeached, the Legislative and Executive business of the Senate shall be suspended, and the Clerk of the Senate shall administer an oath to the returning officer in the form following," and inserting in lieu thereof, "at any time after the service of the summon's upon the party impeached, the officer, in making such service, shall make his return and swear to the same before the Clerk of the Senate in the following words, to wit:" On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, Rule 22 was amended in the fourth and seventh lines by striking out the word "present" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "elected." There being no further amendments, the question was taken on agreeing to the Rules as amended, and decided in the affirmative. RESOLUTIONS. Mr. WHITTEMORE introduced the following Resolution: Resolved That, at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon, January 17th, the Senate will proceed to consider the impeachment of T. O. P. Vernon, Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, at which time the oath of affirmation required by the Rules of the Senate, sitting for the trial of an impeachment, shall be administered by the Presiding officer of the Senate, sitting as aforesaid, to each member of the Senate, and that the Senate, as aforesaid, will, at the time aforesaid, receive the Managers appointed by the House of Representatives. Ordered, That the Clerk lay the Resolution before the House of Repsentatives. Ordered, That the Articles of Impeachment exhibited against T. O. P. Vernon, Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, be printed. Ordered, That a copy of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the case of impeachment, be communicated by the Clerk to the House of Representatives, and a copy thereof delivered by him to each member of the House. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the Rule was suspended. The question was taken on the Resolution, and decided in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, at 2:50 P. M., the Senate adjourned. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1871. Pursuant to adjournment, the Senate assembled at 12 M, and was called to order by the President, Hon. A. J. RANSIER. The Roll was called, and, a quorum answering to their names, the PRESIDENT announced the Senate ready to proceed to business. Prayer by the Chaplain. The Clerk read the Journal of yesterday. PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House returned to the Senate, with concurrence, Concurrent Resolution requiring the Receiver of the Brnk of the State of South Carolina to report to the General Assembly, &c. ; Concurrent Resolution to appoint a Special Committee to investigate the affairs and operations of the Superintendent of the State Penitentiary. |