On motion of Mr. GREENE, the Senate proceeded to the consideration, out of its order, of

Concurrent Resolution (House) to appoint a Joint Committee to examine the accounts of the State Treasurer.

The Resolution was concurred in, and ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

The PRESIDENT announced the Senator from Orangeburg, appointed on the part of the Senate, and a message sent to the House of Rep. resentatives accordingly.

On motion of Mr. LESLIE, the Senate proceeded to the consideration, out of its order, of

Bill to protect the interest of the State whenever payment of interest now due remains unpaid on bonds issued by any Railroad Company, and whenever the guaranty of the State is endorsed.

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,

On motion of Mr. LESLIE, the Senate proceeded to the consideration, out of its order, of

Bill to incorporate the Continental Telegraph 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.

Messrs. Leslie and Arnim gave notice that on the third reading of the above Bill they would move to make sundry amendments.

On motion of Mr. LESL1E, the Senate proceeded to the consideration, out of its order, of

Bill to establish the Charleston Charitable Association, of the State of South Carolina, for the benefit of the Free School Fund.

The Bill received its second reading, was considered as in Committee of the Whole, and by Sections.

There being no amendments,

Ordered, That it be engrossed for a third reading.

On motion of Mr. MAXWELL, the Senate proceeded to the consideration, out of its order, of

Resolution to change the hour of meeting of the Senate, and to have two daily sessions.

On motion of Mr. MAXWELL. the further consideration of the Resolution was indefinitely postponed.

On motion of Mr. CLINTON, the Senate proceeded to the consideration, out of its order, of

Joint Resolution authorizing the County Sheriff of Lancaster to publish notices of sales on property under execution.

The Joint Resolution received its second reading, and was considered as in Committee of the Whole.

Mr. CORBIN moved that the further consideration of the Resolution be indefinitely postponed.

After debate, participated in by Messrs. Clinton and Corbin,

The question was taken on agreeing to the motion of the Senator from Charleston, and decided in the negative.

On motion of Mr. HAYNE,the resolving clause of the Resolution was stricken out.

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

The Speaker of the House of Representatives attended in the Senate, when the following Acts were duly ratified:

An Act to promote the consolidatson of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company and the Blue Ridge Railroad Company;

An Act to alter and renew the charter of the town of Darlington; An Act to change the name of the Gap Creek and Middle Saluda Turnpike Company, and to amend and renew the charter thereof;

An Act to make appropriations for the payment of the per diem and mileage of the members of the General Assembly, and the subordinate offlcers, and other expenses incidental thereto;

An Act to incorporate the Charleston Riflemen Club;

An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish and maintain a system of free common schools for the State of South Carolina;"

Joint Resolution making an appropriation of forty-seven thousand dollars for the completion of the State Lunatic Asylum, and for other purposes.

On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE,

At 11 P. M., the Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1871.

Pursuant to adjournment, the Senate assembled at 12 M., and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

The roll was called, and, a quorum answering to their names, the PRESIDENT announced the Senate ready to proceed to business. Prayer by the Rev. E. J. Adams.

The Clerk read the Journal of yesterday.

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House sent to the Senate,

Concurrent Resolution authorizing the Clerks of the two Houses to draw pay certificates to members and subordinate officers from March 2 to March 7, inclusive.

The Resolution was concurred in, and ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

The House returned, with amendments,

A Bill to more effectually provide for the recording of all conveyances of real estate.

On motion of Mr. LESLIE, the Senate refused to concur in the amendments, and a message was sent to the House of Representatives accordingly.

The House sent to the Senate,

Contracts and specifications for building an addition to the Lunatic Asylum.

The contract was concurred in, and ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

The House also sent to the Senate the following message:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

COLUMBIA, S. C., March 4, 1871.

Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Senate:

The House of Representatives respectfully informs your honorable body that the enacting clauses of the following named Senate Bills have been stricken out by this House:

A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the appointment of Trial Justices;"

A Bill to regulate the granting of writs of habeas corpus in certain

cases;

A Bill to enlarge and define the powers of the Charleston City Board of School Commissioners, and to allow said Board to levy a tax for the support of Free Schools in the City of Charleston;

Also, that a Senate Joint Resolution authorizing the County Commissioners of Spartanburg County to levy a special tax, has been laid on the table in this House.

Respectfully, &c.,

F. J. MOSES, JR.,

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The House also sent to the Senate

Concurrent Resolution to authorize the State Superintendent of Edu

cation to summon the School Commissioners to make sundry changes in the text books for the use of Common Schools, &c.

On motion of Mr. WHITTEMORE, the Resolution was ordered to lie on the table, and a message sent to the House of Representatives accordingly.

The House sent to the Senate

A Bill to incorporate the Benford and Mazyck Ethiopian Troupe; A Bill to establish Big House Ferry, in Beaufort County, South Carolina;

A Bill to regulate Passenger Fares on Railroads;

A Bill to permit William B. Myers to adopt and make his lawful heir Dora V. Baxter, and to change the name of the said Dora V. Baxter to Dora V. Myers;

A Bill to repeal the charter of Rantowle's Bridge, and to make the same a public highway;

Joint Resolution authorizing the State Auditor and County Commissioners to levy certain taxes;

Joint Resolution authorizing J. A. Mayes, Executor, to sell certain lands, and apply the proceeds thereof to the education of minor heirs;

Joint Resolution to require the Governor to communicate with the proper authorities of the State of Georgia, with a view to re-adjustment of the boundary line between the States of Georgia and South Carolina, and authorizing the appointment of Commissioners.

Joint Resolution to authorize Wm. B. Anderson to practice as a Veterinary Surgeon ;

Joint Resolution authorizing the Governor to have the flooring and roof of the State House repaired;

Joint Resolution authorizing the State Treasurer to re-issue to Rinah S. Cohen certificates of State stock.

The above Bills and Joint Resolutions received their first reading, were ordered for a second reading and consideration to-morrow, and to be printed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

Mr. WIMBUSH, from the Committee on Contingent Accounts, to whom was referred sundry accounts against the Clerk of the Senate the accounts of E. R. Stokes, H. Solomon, J. W. Denny and others, reported back the same, with a recommendation that the accounts be paid.

The question was taken on agreeing to the Report, decided in the affirmative, and the accounts ordered to be paid.

Mr. MAXWELL, from the Committee on Enrolled Acts, reported that the following Acts and Joint Resolution, having been duly enrolled,

·sealed and ratified, were presented for approval to His Excellency the Governor at 10:45 A. M. this day:

An Act to incorporate the Charleston Riflemen Club;

An Act to change the name of the Gap Creek and Middle Saluda Turnpike Company, and to amend and renew the charter thereof;

An Act to alter and renew the charter of the town of Darlington; An Act to make appropriation for the payment of the per diem and mileage of the members of the General Assembly, and the subordinate officers, and other expenses incidental thereto;

An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish and maintain a system of Free Common Schools for the State of South Carolina ;"

Joint Resolution making an appropriation of forty-seven thousand dollars for the completion of the State Lunatic Asylum, and for other pur

poses.

Mr. MAXWELL, from the Committee on Enrolled Acts, reported as duly and correctly enrolled, sealed, and ready for ratification,

An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Enterprise Railroad Company, of Charleston, South Carolina,"

An Act to enable judgment debtors to sell their real and personal property, and confirm sales already made in conformity with conditions therein specified;

An Act to make appropriations and raise supplies for the year com mencing November 1, 1870.

A message was sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, inviting him to attend in the Senate, to assist in the ratification of the above Acts.

Mr. LESLIE, from the Committee of Conference, on the part of the Senate, submitted the following

REPORT:

The Committee of Conference, appointed to consider the disagreement of the two Houses, on House amendments to a Bill to amend an Act to define the jurisdiction and duties of County Commissioners, beg leave to Report that they have met the Committee from the House, and agreed to recommend that the House amendments be adopted.

C. P. LESLIE, Chairman Senate Committe.

The Report was agreed to, and a message sent to the House of Representatives accordingly.

RESOLUTIONS.

Mr. MAXWELL introduced the following Resolution: