SPECIAL ORDER,

        The resolution of Mr. MAZYCK, respecting the vacating of seats of members by accepting military offices in the Confederate service.

        The consideration was suspended, when Message No. 1, of his Excellency the Governor, was read from the Clerk's desk.

MESSAGE NO. 1.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:

        You have been called together for the purpose of appointing Electors for President and Vice President of these Confederated States, which has to be done on the first Wednesday in this month.

        In addition to this, I desire to call your attention to the present state of our military organization. From the pressing emergency of the war, so many troops have been called into active service that the remainder of our population, fit for military duty, is left in a state of comparative disorganization.

        Under the late Act of eighteen hundred and sixty, volunteer regiments were formed out of the old militia battalions, and, in many parts of the State the officers of boat companies, battalions, and regiments, have entered the new volunteer organizations, and have been mustered into Confederate service.

        Under this Act of eighteen hundred and sixty, eleven full regiments have been formed for twelve months. The Convention also raised one regiment for six months. Under Confederate authority, a full and most efficient legion has, likewise, been mustered into service. Under special requisition from the President of the Confederate States, two regiments were raised for and during the war. Eleven of these regiments are now in Virginia (one other having served its time and been disbanded), and three on our own sea-coast--in all, fifteen. I have, also, recently mustered into Confederate service, by special requisition from the President, four more

full regiments, for and during the war, with four cavalry and two light artillery companies. We have, moreover, a regiment of infantry and a battalion of regular enlisted forces. These will make an aggregate of something more than nineteen thousand men now in actual service. Besides this, I have the troops of the city of Charleston, with a force of more than three thousand effective men, placed on a war footing, and held as a reserve, armed and equipped, ready for any emergency. We have, in addition, twenty-one companies of cavalry and mounted men in the sea-coast Parishes of Charleston, Beaufort, Colleton, and Georgetown, held ready for immediate service. These were first raised under special resolutions of the Convention, and are limited to ten days after the adjournment of the regular session of the Legislature. I suggest that you make the organization more permanent.

        I authorized an independent brigade in the eastern Districts, towards the coast, of guerilla formation, furnishing their own arms, and prepared to act in the most efficient manner, and well acquainted with the peculiar conformation of that portion of the country. This was set on foot by an experienced and energetic officer, and will embrace, perhaps, some three thousand men. I recommend it to your early attention, and think it might be confirmed as a legal organization, at least for and during the war. The country is peculiar, and requires a native local force of that kind to give efficiency to its defence, and this is on a plan least expensive to the State. These remarks are also applicable to the twenty-one mounted companies of the sea-coast.

        I recommend that there be immediately a new military organization throughout the State, and I suppose that new regimental lines will have to be made in parts of the country. I would urge that all field officers be appointed by the Legislature, or by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

        The Fourth Brigade of the Second Division might properly remain as it is, as far as Charleston is concerned. Their organization has not been so much deranged by their officers and men volunteering, and being mustered into new and other service.

        It is essential that the Legislature shall take this whole matter up as soon as possible, and give efficiency and stability to a general system, calculated to bring all the reserves of the State into immediate organization.

        There is great pressure upon our resources at present; but, if possible, I would recommend that the State should raise, arm and equip, two regiments, with four cavalry companies, and two companies of light artillery, exclusively for State purposes. I would suggest that the selection of all officers for the same, at least as high as second lieutenants, inclusive, shall

be confined to graduates of our State Military Academy. If these two State regiments are raised, four hundred thousand dollars will be required to arm and sustain them, unless there should be no necessity to call them into active field service.

        It is of great importance that our regular enlisted troops shall be reënlisted for the war. They are now only for twelve months, and we cannot dispense with their important services in our coast garrisons. Besides, the experience of their thorough-bred officers is invaluable, and ought to be secured permanently. True, they have been received into Confederate service, but to reënlist the men will require bounties, and the Confederate Government may not provide for it in time. I therefore recommend that ample provision be made, in advance, for this.

        Most of our volunteer regiments, now in Virginia, are only for twelve months, and I suggest that provision be made to secure, if possible, their continuance in service for three years, or for the war. The brave and gallant manner in which they have served the country, together with the experience of their able officers, makes it of the highest importance that you should adopt some system to secure the certain continuance of their services, in advance, before their time expires.

        The Confederate Government has imposed a direct tax of fifty cents upon every hundred dollars' worth of certain property, specified in the Act, to be assessed at its "actual marketable value." Those who own such property, amounting to less than five hundred dollars, are exempt from this tax, and this will exempt a large amount in the aggregate. They have, also, allowed each State, if it thinks proper, to pay its own quota, as a State. By so doing, ten per cent. is to be deducted.

        I recommend that the State provide for the payment of the same, and that one-half of it be paid by taxes imposed for that purpose, and that the other half be raised by State bonds or stocks, to be issued upon such terms as your wisdom may suggest. By thus dividing the amount, it will enable our citizens to pay the other half, and the bonds will be a relief, under present pressure, to that extent.

        I call your attention to this now, because the assessment will have to be made in a short time, and it requires your immediate attention, although, if the State assumes the payment, it is not actually to be made until April.

        The Legislature passed some appropriations to meet the exigencies of a war that, at the time, many did not anticipate would be so extensive as it has turned out to be.

        I have been able to sustain the State, through a period of great difficulty, and under extraordinary demands for expenditures, such as have never been experienced before, and yet I have not gone, in amount, beyond what was

strictly allowed. If we had received back the expenditures we have incurred in the common cause, and which the Confederate Congress provided for by an Act of great liberality, passed expressly for our benefit, I should now be able to present you with a balance.

        The cash expenditures, through the Treasury Department, are one million eight hundred and eighty-nine thousand three hundred and seventy-one dollars and seventeen cents ($1,889,371 17). For advances made, I have had accounts and vouchers presented, and the State has been refunded, from the Confederate Government, six hundred and eighty-six thousand seven hundred and seventy-four dollars ($686,774). This would leave one million two hundred and two thousand five hundred and ninety-seven dollars and seventy-one cents ($1,202,597 71). This does not include that portion of small arms and ordnance which the State had purchased and provided herself with some years since. As yet, we have furnished all the troops that have been raised, and sent out of the State, or in service in the State, with our own arms. I have made no estimate or charge for these arms, furnished for Confederate service. Accounts and vouchers for advances made to the Confederate Government have been presented, but they are not yet audited. I have every reason to believe they will be as soon as the Government shall be relieved from the great pressure as to more immediate and important business.

        The Legislature provided, as one of the means to meet the appropriations, the issue of bonds at seven per cent., limited in amount to six hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars. Of this only three hundred and seventy-five thousand have been issued. They also authorized bonds to be issued to provide for the sea-coast police, to the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. These have not been issued, either. This would leave four hundred and fifty thousand dollars of bonds authorized but not issued. I recommend that this amount be immediately changed into stocks, to be issued and sold in such form as to suit purchasers, and upon such terms as to insure available means as soon as possible. The Bank of the State has acted promptly and patriotically in making advances to the State, and these advances ought to be secured in some tangible form.

        I have necessarily directed some expenditures, under the peculiar circumstances, for which there was no express authority by law, but which I trust you will sanction.

        After the excessive sufferings of our brave troops in Virginia, I directed, on the eighth of August last, twenty thousand dollars to be deposited in a bank in Richmond, for the relief of the sick and wounded. I also put into the hands of the colonels of the two first regiments I sent to Virginia, two thousand dollars each, for any extra necessities that might be required for their regiments.

        I also deposited in the hands of the Quartermaster of General Bonham's staff five thousand dollars, for immediate wants. I was called on, under sudden and extraordinary circumstances, to send troops to Virginia, and, as there was then no general organization of any kind, I thought it right that those whom I sent out of the State should not suffer for anything. I also sent on twenty thousand dollars to pay our first regiment of volunteers, in Richmond. In all these matters, I trust to receive your direct sanction.

        I refer you to the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, which will give you all details in full, and in such a lucid form as may be easily understood.

        I take this occasion to recommend that you abolish the Treasuries of the Upper and Lower Divisions, making one Treasury and one office. This will simplify all State accounts very much, and enable you to give system to the whole. No local interests ought to be consulted in such an organization of our Treasury. This will require the action of two successive Legislatures.

        I also urgently recommend that there shall be a change in your system of taxation. The artificial value given to lands below or above a certain line run through the State, originated in a condition of things, at the period of eighteen hundred and eight, which no longer exists. There ought to be a true and just valuation of land made, no matter where it may be located. The tax on what is denominated town property is liable to objection, and should be modified. The true system is, to raise as little as possible from active productive labor, and impose taxes upon accumulated capital and evidences of luxury.

        In this State, the system has been, to raise far the larger portion from productive labor. If this were changed, and a wise system adopted, one-third more could be raised, and really be felt less. It would greatly increase the resources of the State, and at this period, when all taxes will be felt deeply, you cannot too soon devote your serious attention to this subject.

        From the 20th of December last until the 9th of February, this State acted alone. She was entirely separate and independent. During this period we incurred heavy expenditures. In taking Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and the late United States Arsenal, we acquired large supplies of heavy ordinance, arms, and munitions of war. As we took the responsibility of acting alone, and of risking all, we were fairly entitled to all we acquired. For the heavy expenditures we thus incurred, up to the 8th of February, I have, as yet, presented no claim or account against the Confederate Government. Our Convention transferred, by ordinance, all these public works and forts, with their armament, and so forth, to the common Government. By every principle of public law, we are entitled to

the expenses incurred during that period, and I doubt not but, when presented, the claim will be recognized.

        Circumstances placed us in the van in this march to independence. We claim no exclusive merit, but, under severe censure, and the most trying circumstances, we only endeavored to do our duty, faithfully and bravely. Events have since vindicated the wisdom and patriotism of our course, and I confidently appeal to the future, with the proud consciousness that posterity will exultingly point to every page of history, as tablets on whose marble surface shall be engraved the record of our honor unstained, and of our integrity without a blemish.

        Soon after the 8th of February, the Confederate Provisional Government was formed, and, by the authority of our Convention, we yielded our separate and independent action, and assumed the obligations of the Confederate compact.

        The regular constitutional Government, under that compact, is now to be inaugurated on the twenty-second day of February, and I respectfully recommend that you give it your loyal and faithful support, by all the constitutional means at your command.

        The sea-coast police has been the cause of much interest and exertion in the first of the year, and I refer you to the report of the Secretary of the Interior for all the details in relation to its administration in the last few months. This will show the activity and care that has been exercised in that department. I submit that the funds deposited to the credit of that department be now appropriated to any branch of the public service you may deem proper. The jurisdiction now assumed by the Confederate Government may relieve us, before long, from any further duties in relation to that branch of public service, although we must, of course, be ready to aid and assist, by all means in our power, any efforts on the part of our common Government to protect our coast.

        The Legislature authorized the issue of bonds, to the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, for this special purpose. I did not use these bonds at all, except to hypothecate them with the President of the Bank of the State, as collateral, on account of advances made by the Bank. I in like manner used the power given me to direct the Bank to issue receivable paper, not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars.

        The report of the Adjutant and Inspector General will give you accurate information of all matters pertaining to the military. This office has been one of great labor, requiring a high degree of bureau talent and information, at this peculiar juncture in our affairs. I think, in every respect, what he has done will be satisfactory.

        The College has been seriously interrupted by the condition of affairs in the country, and the young men, who were full of patriotism and zeal,

could not be restrained from entering into active service. It is now, however, in full operation, with a very respectable number of students. I fondly hope that no circumstances will be allowed to interfere permanently with the exercises of this noble institution. I believe it is the only institution of the kind entirely endowed by the State, and managed by public authority, in the confederated States. There are, apparently, many objections to the peculiar organization of such an institution; but when we look to the practical results, and the large public benefit it confers, we must be constrained to yield all such objections. Through a public institution, controlled by the Government, we are enabled to educate our young men with high feelings of public devotion to the country, and bind them with stronger and more exclusive ties of first allegiance to the State. It is this institution which, by dispensing education equally through the commonwealth, has done more to make us a united and a loyal people, than any other single cause. Any State, with common judgment, can develope the wealth and physical resources of a people, but it is not every State that can produce an heroic and intellectual race of men. Public schools and literary institutions, nobly and generously endowed, where virtue, truth and patriotism are taught as the cardinal doctrines of life--without which life itself is not worth preserving--can alone produce a manly race and brave men as indigenous to the soil. A large State, with vast resources, may present to the world a teeming population, but this does not constitute a great State. A cultivated and intellectual people, whose public institutions train them to think boldly and freely, and who have the heroic daring to do their duty faithfully to themselves and the world, furnish all those qualities which command the admiration and respect of mankind. We should, therefore, spend freely on anything calculated to elevate the moral and intellectual culture of our people.

        The Military Academy has, at this important period, furnished us young men of thorough military education and training, who have been of good service. The Cadets of the Citadel Academy, in Charleston, under immediate command of the scientific officer then at the head of that institution, were the first corps I directed to occupy a new battery on the channel, with positive orders to open the fire. At this battery they nobly did their duty, in conjunction with the Vigilant Rifles, German Riflemen, and Zouave Cadets. On the 9th day of January last, they drew the lanyard of the very first cannon that was ever fired into a vessel bearing the flag of the old Union, and triumphantly drove her back, filled, as she was, with armed men to invade our soil, and sailing under special orders from the Lieutenant-General of the United States, marked by attendant circumstances of treachery and duplicity. It was this cannon which opened upon the "Star of the

West," that called a half-million of freemen to arms in this our second war of independence.

        In several points of view, these Military Academies have fully vindicated the wisdom of those who founded them, and I now recommend that they be united into one institution, and that the appropriation be increased, so as to enlarge its usefulness.

        When the institution is united, it should be located at the most suitable place. I would suggest that, perhaps, the most appropriate place for it would be Sullivan's Island. With this view, I would recommend that the State procure the retrocession of Fort Moultrie for the purpose of connecting it with the academy, to be used as a post for drill and exercise in heavy artillery and practical gunnery.

        Since Fort Sumter has been put in complete order, with all the guns for the first time mounted, it entirely commands, not only the harbor of Charleston and its entrance, but Fort Moultrie, and therefore the possession of this latter fortress is not at all essential to the Confederate Government.

        With the State Military Academy located on Sullivan's Island, Fort Moultrie could be kept in repair and thorough order by the cadets, and thus save an annual expense to the Confederate Government, and besides, it would add much to the practical knowledge of the cadets. No expense should deter us from placing this academy on the highest footing.

        We ought to enlarge its usefulness, by admitting cadets from other States, except, of course, those who may be beneficiaries. By enlarging the capacity of this institution, we not only secure that science and training so essential in all modern warfare, but so absolutely necessary to give a small State the capacity to defend itself from the strong and powerful. In the present situation of our country, the State that gives her people the highest military education will be most deeply felt in all the struggles that must inevitably arise in the future.

        I trust the Institution for the education of the Deaf and Dumb will continue to receive your bounty and care. The Lunatic Asylum, I hope, will ever remain a noble monument of your constant and munificent benevolence.

        The issue of the six per cent. bonds, authorized to carry on the State House, was limited to their being sold at not less than ninety-five cents in the dollar. As the sale could not be effected at this rate, I gave notice to the superintendent to suspend all further work. He represented that some work was essential to preserve the fine quarry from injury by freshets, and it was done. Some work on the finer marble has also been continued--on an arrangement made by the superintendent with the Bank, and at the risk, I believe, of the contractors themselves. All other work has been suspended. It is a building fashioned on a very superior model, and will compare favorably, as to style, with almost any work, and the material is all of the best

kind. Although it has been commenced on a scale much beyond our limited means, yet everything ought to be immediately provided to preserve it from the weather at present. I suggest that it ought to be permanently covered, and this can be done now at a cost of about one hundred and thirty thousand dollars. The contractors would take the bonds ordered to be issued at six per cent., even if below the ninety-five cents, and receive them in payment. If so, it might be directed to the amount necessary to cover the building, provided the contract for the same should not be increased in amount to meet any depressed value of the bonds.

        In eighteen hundred and fifty-four, seventeen thousand five hundred and fourteen dollars and ninety-five cents were received from the United States Government, as due South Carolina on account of distribution from sale of public lands. I recommend that it be passed to the credit of the Treasury, and appropriated. There are also one thousand six hundred and fifty dollars, balance from an appropriation to the widows and orphans of the Palmetto Regiment. This should be immediately passed to the credit of the Treasury.

        There are many of our citizens, and some of them of large fortunes, now residing out of the State. At this period, when the services, in some form, of every son of South Carolina may be absolutely necessary, I submit to you the propriety of calling them home, and it is for your wisdom to annex the conditions you may think proper to such a call.

        It is a source of great satisfaction to me to draw your attention to the fact that all classes of our people, without exception, have been loyal and devoted to the State in this her day of trial, and amongst them I would particularly say that the free people of color have done their duty, also. At an important time last spring, when the whole of our population were intensely excited, from Columbia, and Charleston, and elsewhere, they formally offered their services to me, to act in any capacity in which they might serve their State. They were, in many instances, employed. I trust the day is far distant when this State will refuse to extend her guardian protection to this unfortunate and helpless class of our people.

        There is a remnant of the Catawba Indians in our State, and I feel assured that they will receive your usual care and attention.

        Many benevolent and kind citizens of our State have, with great energy and devotion to the sick and wounded of our soldiers in Virginia, established hospitals in their own way, which have been a great relief to our suffering men in a distant country. I recommend that every aid and facility, consistent with the public means, may be extended to them in their patriotic and Christian exertions. I have transmitted, through the Aid Society in Charleston, four thousand dollars to the St. Charles Hospital in Richmond, and trust it will meet your sanction. Whether anything like a State Hospital should be established there, as permanent, is for your judgment to

decide. I doubt the propriety of systematically interfering with the regular provision made for all such things by the common Government, and under strict army regulations. But in extraordinary vicissitudes of sickness, or after great battles, these establishments might be, as they have been, of incalculable service.

        In addition to the difficulties that war always brings upon a country, we labor at this time under stringent pressure, from the sale of all productions for exportation being suspended. Our banks are banks both of discount and circulation, and practically, they hold the only circulating medium. They suspended the redemption of their bills issued. The Legislature legalized that suspension. Then, if their issues are contracted, and circulation withdrawn, the difficulty of paying debts and meeting taxation becomes greatly increased. It would seem that under such circumstances, where the Legislature have interposed to relieve the banks from the obligation to pay their notes, some course ought to be adopted, if consistent with safe precedent, to protect the people also from the temporary difficulties by which we are surrounded. All tampering, of any kind, with produce by Government, in any shape or form, is generally unwise and unjust. If anything of the kind is ever to be done, let it be done by the State Governments, rather than by the General or Confederate Government, for all power, not expressly granted, is reserved to the States. The exercise, by the Confederate Government, of any power not expressly granted, is not only without authority, but, on so vital a point, it is dangerous, as calculated, if habitually acted upon, to affect deeply the distribution of wealth, and the interests of productive labor. If anything is done, it should be done by the States, and I suggest that, perhaps, as we have a State institution, it might be used to advance on produce one-half of its value, upon receipts for the same being deposited, with a view to give a lien, to secure the amount advanced first, to the exclusion of all other claims. Public policy will require that you should continue to legalize the suspension of the banks. This continuation might be made upon certain conditions resting upon similar advances to be made from all the banks.

        As our soldiers are nobly serving their country, and at a great distance from home, some stay of execution or levy upon their property should be directed by law. Everything of this kind must be done with great caution, so as not to be made a precedent. There is no power so dangerous, and generally so unjust, as for any Government to interfere, in the slightest degree, with contracts, and if ever done, it ought to be limited to absolute necessity. Integrity, faith, and stern justice are qualities more essential in Governments than even amongst individuals, because of their wide-spread influence.

        On the 17th of December, the day after I was inaugurated, I sent a confidential agent to the President of the United States, demanding possession of Fort Sumter, upon conditions somewhat the same as those upon which I understood the United States Arsenal had been previously allowed to be placed under a State guard. One of my objects was, to ascertain, in the most authentic manner, the real intention of the President in relation to the occupation of the forts in our harbor, and to shape my own course accordingly. A copy of this letter, with accompanying explanations of the agent, I sent to Washington, together with a communication from a distinguished citizen, appointed, as I have since been informed, by my predecessor, to remain at Washington, as confidential representative of the State, are herewith transmitted, for your information of all details. The day on which my letter was presented to the President, I was telegraphed by high and responsible representatives from this State, to withdraw it, on account of an understanding, that had been recognized, that there should be no interference with the status of the forts in any way, until Commissioners from this State should be appointed to proceed to Washington, and represent the State fully on all points at issue, connected with the forts and public property.

        On the 18th of December I went to Charleston, and immediately ordered a very responsible officer, with a detachment, to arm and equip a guard boat, with specific orders to prevent, if possible, any movement of troops from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, and if such a thing was attempted, to forbid it, and, if persevered in, to resist it by force, and then immediately to take Fort Sumter at all hazards. At that time there was but a small guard in this fortress, and it was in no condition for defence.

        On the 20th of December, the President of the United States sent General Cushing, a distinguished citizen of Massachusetts, to me, with a letter, a copy of which is herewith transmitted. I had but a short interview with him, and told him I would return no reply to the President's letter, except to say, very candidly, that there was no hope for the Union, and that, as far as I was concerned, I intended to maintain the separate independence of South Carolina, and from this purpose, neither temptation nor danger should, for a moment, deter me. He said that he could not say what changes circumstances might produce, but when he left Washington, there was then no intention whatever to change the status of the forts in our harbor in any way.

        Notwithstanding the distinct pledge of honorable faith, made previous to this, and then this renewal of it, the commandant of Fort Moultrie, on the night of the 26th of December, moved all his forces from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, with his munitions of war, after first spiking the guns, cutting down the flag-staff, and burning the gun-carriages.

        This fortress was the well known key to the harbor, and the move was intended to hold us in subjugation, and enable the garrison to be reinforced, with a view to hold the post permanently. This move was a violation of all manly faith, and could be looked upon in no other light than an open act of hostility. They still possessed Castle Pinckney, with guns bearing directly upon the city. This is a fortress originally intended to protect the inner harbor.

        I immediately, on the morning after they had moved from Fort Moultrie, ordered select forces to take Castle Pinckney, at all hazards, and gave a similar order to occupy Sullivan's Island, and to proceed cautiously, after examination as to mines, and take Fort Moultrie. These orders were executed the same day.

        I had, on the evening of the 20th of December, requested the Commissioner sent to our Convention from Alabama, to give the Governor of that State official notice that I intended to take the forts, if there was any attempt to change their status, and to request that he would act in like manner as to the forts in Mobile harbor. I made the same communication to the Commissioner from Mississippi, as to my intention, and I would have done the same to the representatives of any other sister State, if they had been here.

        After I occupied these forts, I consulted engineers, and immediately commenced the batteries on the channel, to endeavor to prevent supplies or reinforcements, and also ordered a detachment to take possession of Fort Johnson, and prevent all communication from the garrison in Fort Sumter. Copies of the general orders, connected with all these movements, I herewith transmit for your information, with other papers, which will give the reasons by which I was influenced at the time.

        On the 9th day of January, I ordered a plan to be agreed upon by our engineers, and reported to me, for the most certain and scientific mode of reducing the fortress, and upon that plan the batteries were erected which finally did reduce it. Copies of this plan, and the orders, are also transmitted.

        I had issued orders to prevent, if possible, all reinforcements or supplies, and, if necessary, to fire on any vessel that might attempt to enter the harbor. On the 9th of January, a large vessel, bearing two hundred and fifty United States troops, with arms and supplies of all sorts, was fired into and driven back. A few days before this, a telegram from a member of the Cabinet at Washington was shown to me, asserting that no such vessel would be sent, and a great effort was made to induce me to suspend the order to fire. Major Anderson demanded a disavowal of the act, accompanied with a positive threat, that, if not disavowed by me, he would open fire upon any vessel with our flag in the harbor. I avowed the act: he retracted his

threat, and asked time to consult his Government. After his suggestion on that point, I sent to Washington our highest law officer in the State, a gentleman of eminent standing and worth, in order to act in the fairest and most liberal spirit. This correspondence has all been published, and shows the imbecility and duplicity by which our opponents conducted the issues then presented.

        After President Lincoln was inaugurated, he sent, in the latter part of March, a confidential agent, Mr. Fox, who was introduced by a gallant officer of our navy. He said he desired to visit Fort Sumter, and that his objects were "entirely pacific." Upon the guarantee of the officer introducing him, Captain Hartstene, he was permitted to visit Major Anderson, in company with Captain Hartstene, expressly upon the pledge of "pacific purposes." Notwithstanding this, he actually reported a plan for the reinforcement of the garrison by force, which was adopted. Major Anderson protested against it. I enclose with this a copy of papers, to be used under your wise discretion, which will place these facts beyond controversy.

        In a very few days after, another confidential agent, Colonel Lamon, was sent by the President, who informed me that he had come to try and arrange for the removal of the garrison, and, when he returned from the fort, asked if a war vessel could not be allowed to remove them. I replied, that no war vessel could be allowed to enter the harbor on any terms. He said he believed Major Anderson preferred an ordinary steamer, and I agreed that the garrison might be thus removed. He said he hoped to return in a very few days for that purpose. Then, on the 8th of April, Mr. Chew, an official in the State Department, was sent, in company with Lieutenant Talbot, and read to me a paper, which the President of the United States, he said, had directed him to read to me, in relation to sending in supplies to the fort. He gave me no information as to anything, but only read the paper, and said he was not even directed to ask my reply. I sent for General Beauregard, as the commanding General on the part of the Confederate Government, and had the paper again read in his presence. A copy of this paper is herewith transmitted. It bears upon its face an utter want of manliness and straight-forward conduct. I give this minute statement of facts, because they are deeply important to a thorough understanding of the true origin of this fierce and malignant war, which practically commenced in the capture of Fort Sumter, on the 13th of April last. Its effects will be deeply felt throughout the world, and it is due to our sister States that they shall know the part which we were forced to act in its origin.

        Every step in the commencement of this terrible conflict has been marked by deception and duplicity on the part of our enemies. By so doing, they have inaugurated events well calculated to produce not only a

profound impression upon our own country, but upon the destiny of American civilization; and we have every reason to be deeply grateful, as a Christian people, to a superintending Providence, for the direction given, thus far, to these events. The whole rise and growth of these States of North America, has been the most rapid and gigantic ever before exhibited amongst the nations of the earth. Under institutions the most popular and captivating to the enthusiastic mind, we had made such developement of strength and power, in little more than three-quarters of century, as seemed to overshadow most modern governments.

        In theory, the distribution of all power appeared to rest upon principles of equality and justice; and if the Government had been honestly and wisely administered, it was the noblest system ever created for rational men. But man was, as he ever has been, selfish and ambitious, and, under the guide of those passions, the whole system became thoroughly perverted from its original designs.

        It was a Confederated Republic, with powers expressly granted by States, and defined under a limited compact or constitution, and never was, in any sense, a simple democracy, with a majority of people to govern. It was this profound fallacy as to a democracy, originated by designing demagogues or superficial thinkers, which, within the last thirty years, radically changed the whole nature of the Government.

        In the Northern States, they had no division of classes or castes that were openly acknowledged as the fundamental law of society, and, as a natural consequence, the only division was between capitalists and laborers. The former, to act more efficiently in the struggle for ascendency, became organized under the style and title of corporations, in every shape and form, from the smallest to the highest matters. This was done in order to give associated wealth more and more absolute power over labor. This was their political slavery. After they had thus mastered the labor of the North, they engaged in a struggle to master the Federal Government, and, through it, to make the labor of the South also tributary to their power and wealth. To bring their numbers to bear in a consolidated democracy, was essential to their designs. They then called in that fanatical element of their ignorant classes, through which the designing and the wary could make them subservient to their ultimate designs.

        In the South, it was the reverse of this. There were ranks and there were castes acknowledged in the fundamental law of our society, and this was the division between master and slave.

        The white race was a privileged race of rank and political power. It was not a division between capitalists and laborers, for here capitalists owned laborers, and were, therefore, interested in the profits of daily labor. In fact, they were themselves, to all intents and purposes, laborers as well as capitalists.

Hence it was, we wanted no increase in the power of government over productive labor, nor did we need associated wealth, in the form of corporations, to subjugate the labor of the country, for we had, as individuals, all that power already.

        Under such fundamental differences as these, the preservation of separate States in the form of a Republic, with a limited compact, was the very law of our existence, and the perversion to a simple democracy of mere numbers, was our political death. The most corrupt of all governments, if extensive enough to embrace different interests, is a simple democracy of numbers. It necessarily soon runs into practical anarchy, and thence into a military despotism, as protection from the horrors of anarchy. Now that the Northern States are forced to organize to themselves, this career, to them, is as certain as destiny itself, and is inherent in their very organization.

        Under these circumstances, if we fail to grow wise from the lessons of experience, and allow any considerations to weaken the federative action of our system, and increase the tendency to a simple democracy of numbers, we, too, will soon sink into the same ruin, where an unrestrained military government will raise its strong and mighty structure, beneath whose shadow the very boundaries of the States will be lost and forgotten amid the scattered fragments of a broken and dismembered empire.

        There is not the slightest danger of our being subjugated by the North. Those who conceived such an idea had but little knowledge as to the elements of real power. They are vastly defective in all those qualities necessary for effective military organization, particularly for purposes of invasion, while the institutions of the South train our people to individual self-reliance, and to police regulations with disciplined order. There are no agricultural people so essentially military in their early training as are the slave-holding race of the South.

        Wherever slaves exist, with the distinctive marks of a separate race, it is a privilege and rank to be free. Under these circumstances, you may exterminate the dominant race, but you can never permanently subjugate it. When the lower strata of society is occupied by an inferior race, who make no pretension to political equality or power, the entire ruling race can be brought into active service for all purposes of defence, without drawing materially from the productive field labor necessary to afford support.

        Although we have actually called into military service the largest force, in proportion to our population, known in modern times, yet the provision crops of all kinds, in these Confederate States, never were equalled by what has this year been garnered for our use. The reverse of this is the case in all States where there is no fundamental division of classes. Where all are theoretically equal, those who follow the lower pursuits of society

must be conciliated, and when they are pressed into large armies, they not only create a heavy expense to be supplied by capitalists, but they also leave a vacuum in productive labor that deranges the internal relations between capital and labor, and this is more deeply felt than even the direct expense for their support.

        With us, to a great extent, every freeman's home is but a privileged castle, with armed men ready to go forth to the field for defence and for honor, while laborers on the soil remain, to gather and garner up the produce of the earth.

        True, war is a great calamity, but if this war shall end, as there is every prospect that it will do, by making us not only politically independent of our most deadly enemies, but commercially independent also, and, at the same time, shall develope our own artisan skill and mechanical labor, so as to place us entirely beyond their subsidy hereafter, then, indeed, will it prove, in the end, a public blessing.

        We will be left free to develope our own civilization, and show, where there is an inferior caste in society, and the higher and privileged race governs, that a constitutional republic of States may be established upon conservative principles identified with all the great ends of truth, justice and stability. But if we fail in this, then there is no hope for a government of States. The only advance, in substance, which we have made over the government of our English ancestors, was the substitution of the municipal government of States, representing permanent local interests and territory, instead of great landed proprietors and hereditary rulers. This government of States was destroyed by the Northern people, who, without the conservative divsiion of castes, which we have, endeavored to make the government a simple democracy of numbers. This ended, as all such governments must inevitably end, in corruption, usurpation and revolution. As far as the Northern States are concerned, their Government is hopelessly gone, and if we fail, with all our conservative elements to save us, then, indeed, there will be no hope for an independent and free republic on this continent, and the public mind will despondingly turn to the stronger and more fixed forms of the old world.

        In this point of view, I most respectfully urge that you increase the power and dignity of the State, through all her administrative offices, and adhere firmly to all the conservative principles of our Constitution.

        Clouds and darkness may rest upon our beloved country, but if we are true to ourselves, and just to others, looking with confiding faith up to that Providence who presides over the destinies of men and of governments, we will surely triumph, and come out of our trials a wiser and a better people.

F. W. PICKENS.

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, the Message, with accompanying documents, was made the Special Order for to-morrow, at a quarter before 12 o'clock, and the usual number of copies of the Message were ordered to be. printed.

        On motion of Mr. E. G. PALMER, it was

        Ordered, That when the Senate adjourns, it stand adjourned to meet to-morrow at 10 o'clock, A. M.

        The Senate resumed the consideration of the Special Order, pending which,

        On motion of Mr. E. G. PALMER, the subject was postponed until to-morrow at half-past 10 o'clock, and the same was made the Special Order for that hour.

        Mr. LESESNE gave notice that on to-morrow, or on some subsequent day, he would ask leave to introduce

        A Bill authorizing the formation of a Battalion of Light Infantry in the 4th Brigade S. C. M., to be called the Washington Light Infantry.

        Mr. BLAKENEY gave notice that on to-morrow, or on some subsequent day, he would ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to extend relief to Debtors, and to prevent the sacrifice of property at public sales.

        The following message was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 4, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives begs leave respectfully to inform your honorable body that they concur in the following Resolution: "That a Committee of one from each Congressional District be appointed to nominate Electors of President and Vice President of the Confederate States of America, and that a message be sent to the House of Representatives, proposing to that body the appointment of a similar Committee; and also that said election be held on Wednesday, 12 o'clock, M.;" and has appointed Messrs. Duryea, Cook, O'Bryan, Anderson, Blackwell, and Jones, a Committee to act with the Senate Committee.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, the Senate adjourned at 25 minutes to 3 o'clock, P. M.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1861.

        The Senate met at 10 o'clock, A. M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

        Mr. E. C. WHALEY, the member elect from St. John's Colleton, appeared at the Clerk's desk, was qualified, and took his seat.

        On motion of Mr. MOSES, so much of the resolution as requires the usual number of the Governor's Message to be printed, was stricken out, and it was ordered that two thousand copies of the Message, with the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, be printed.

        Mr. GARLINGTON offered the following resolution, which was ordered for consideration to-morrow:

        Resolved, That the 14th Rule of the Senate be so altered as to entitle the Committee therein called the "Committee on Foreign Affairs," the "Committee on Confederate Relations."

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, so much of the Special Order as relates to the documents accompanying the Message of his Excellency the Governor, was discharged.

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, the following resolution was adopted:

        Resolved, That the documents accompanying the Message No. 1, of his Excellency the Governor, except the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, be referred to a Special Committee of Three, and that they report those which in their judgment should be printed.

        Under the above resolution, Messrs. Garlington, Moses, and Lesesne were appointed the Committee.

        On motion of Mr. MAZYCK, the resolution offered by him, respecting members vacating their seats who had joined the Confederate service, was referred to a Special Committee of Five, with leave to sit during the vacation, and to report at the next regular session.

        Messrs. Mazyck, Moses, E. G. Palmer, Garlington, and Harrison, were appointed the Committee.

        Mr. HOPE, from the Committee appointed to nominate Electors for President and Vice President, made a report:

        The Joint Committees, appointed by both branches of the Legislature to nominate two Electors for the State at large, and one Elector for each Congressional District, to cast the vote of the State for President and Vice President of the Confederate States of America, ask leave to report the following nominations:

        For the State at Large--HENRY C. YOUNG, WM. H. TRESCOTT.

        For First Congressional District--R. F. W. ALSTON.

        For Second Congressional District--Dr. JOHN S. PALMER.

        For Third Congressional District--J. DUNCAN ALLEN.

        For Fourth Congressional District--JOHN C. HOPE.

        For Fifth Congressional District--T. EDWIN WARE.

        For Sixth Congressional District--FRANKLIN J. MOSES, Sr.

        The following resolution was received from the House of Representatives:

        Resolved, That in view of so many of the citizens of Horry District being in the service of the State, and of the Confederate States, it is inexpedient for any Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas to be holden in said District during the present Fall Term of said Court.

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

        Mr. MAZYCK presented a petition from John Jenkins, contesting the seat of Mr. E. C. Whaley, which was referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections, with power to send for persons and papers, and to report at the next session.

        Mr. LESESNE offered the following resolution, which was adopted:

        Resolved, That a writ of election issue to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of the late Senator from Clarendon, the Hon. Richard I. Manning, for his unexpired term, the election to take place on the twenty-first day of November, instant.

        On motion of Mr. MAZYCK, the following resolution was adopted, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence:

        Resolved, That this General Assembly will adjourn, sine die, this day, at 4 o'clock, P. M.

        On motion of Mr. E. G. PALMER, the following resolution was adopted, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence:

        Resolved, That the President of the Bank of the State of South Carolina be authorized and requested to advance fifty thousand dollars to the service of the State, and that the same be subject to the draft of the Governor.

        The following message was received from the House of Representatives

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 6, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully asks leave of the Senate to amend the resolution in relation to the advance by the Bank of the State, sent to this House for concurrence, by substituting for the words "Bank of the State," "the several Banks of the State," and for "fifty thousand dollars," "three hundred thousand dollars."

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        On motion of Mr. E. G. PALMER, leave was granted to amend, and a message was sent to the House of Representatives accordingly.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following Bills, which were passed, and were ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives for concurrence:

        A Bill to incorporate the York Gas Light Company;

        A Bill to alter and amend the second section of "An Act to alter and amend the law in relation to fish sluices on the Catawba and Wateree Rivers, and for other purposes;"

        A Bill to require the Circuit Judges to send up, with their reports to the Appeal Court, the notes of evidence taken on the trial.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate,

        A Bill to require the Commissioner in Equity and Ordinary for Sumter District to transfer to the Commissioner in Equity and Ordinary for Clarendon District all records in their offices pertaining to the latter District.

        Which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with leave to report at the next regular session.

        Mr. ALLEN offered the following resolution, which, on motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, was ordered to lie on the table:

        Resolved, That the Message of his Excellency, so far as it relates to raising three hundred thousand dollars, be referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks, of each House, and so much as relates to a thorough re-organization of the militia, be referred to a Special Committee, to be appointed in both cases by joint action of both Houses, and that these Joint Committees be required to sit during the recess between this session and the

constitutional meeting of our General Assembly, and are hereby instructed to report at an early day in the first week of the approaching assemblage of the Legislature.

        At 12 o'clock, M., the Senate proceeded to the House of Representatives, and joined that House in balloting for Electors for President and Vice President of the Confederate States of America.

        Messrs. Alston and Appleby were appointed the Committee, on the part of the Senate, to count the ballots.

        The Committee appointed to count the ballots for Electors for President and Vice President, made the following report:

        The Committee appointed to count the votes for Electors of President and Vice President of the Confederate States of America, ask leave to report:

• For Electors for the State at Large--
  • WM. H. TRESCOTT. . . . . 106
  • H. C. YOUNG. . . . . 111
  • W. D. PORTER. . . . . 1
  • M. C. MORDECAI. . . . . 1
• First Congressional District--R. F. W. ALSTON. . . . . 111
• Second Congressional District--JOHN S. PALMER. . . . . 111
• Third Congressional District--J. D. ALLEN. . . . . 113
• Fourth Congressional District--JOHN C. HOPE. . . . . 105
• Fifth Congressional District--T. EDWIN WARE. . . . . 116
• Sixth Congressional District--F. J. MOSES. . . . . 114
• Also, for--
  • J. I. MIDDLETON. . . . . 2
  • J. E. CAREW. . . . . 2
  • A. P. ALDRICH. . . . . 2
  • WM. FORT. . . . . 3
  • A. C. GARLINGTON. . . . . 2
  • W. S. LYLES. . . . . 1

        Message No. 2, from his Excellency the Governor, was read from the Clerk's desk:

MESSAGE NO. 2.

HEADQUARTERS, November 6, 1861.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:

        I desire to say, distinctly, it is necessary that you shall provide, immediately, for available funds, to the amount, at least, of three hundred thousand dollars, in some shape or form.

        I have recommended that you change the law, authorizing the issue of Bonds at seven per cent., to the issue of Stock, in such amounts as may suit purchasers. If this was done, it might be relief for the present. Perhaps, instead of this, a loan might be authorized, on certain conditions.

        I consider it necessary to the safety of the State, under the circumstances by which we are surrounded, that you shall provide some plan by which I may be enabled, certainly, to secure the services of our regular enlisted Battalion of Artillery, for and during the war; and also of our regular enlisted Regiment of Infantry. The safety of our Coast Batteries may be endangered, unless some step is taken to secure this force in advance.

        I also consider it absolutely necessary that you shall provide for the immediate organization of the Militia and the Reserve forces of the State. I earnestly call your immediate attention to these matters, and trust that no considerations will induce you to adjourn before you have put the State in condition to preserve her honor and faith, and to enable those in authority to place her military organization on the strongest footing.

        In the midst of revolution and great changes, there are high duties devolving on the Legislature, that may be as important as any that may be required in the field.

F. W. PICKENS.

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON two hundred copies were ordered to be printed.

        At twenty-five minutes past 2 o'clock, the Senate took a recess until half-past 3.

RECESS.

        At half-past 3 o'clock the PRESIDENT took the Chair, and the Senate resumed business.

        The following resolution was received from the House of Representatives, and was ordered to lie on the table:

        Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be authorized to appoint the field officers of any regiment or battalion that may be called into the service of the State, until the first of January.

        Mr. GARLINGTON offered the following resolutions, which were agreed to, and leave was granted to report at the next session:

        Resolved, That the Message No. 1, of his Excellency the Governor, be referred as follows:

1. That so much thereof as relates to the Military Academy, the Militia, and the Military Organizations of the State, be referred to the Committee on the Military and Pensions.

2. That so much as relates to Finances and Banks, to the Direct Tax of the Confederate Government, to the distribution of the sales of Public Lands, to the issue of Bonds and Stocks for military purposes, to Expenditures in behalf of Volunteers in Virginia, to the change in the system of Taxation, to the Appropriations on account of the Sea-Coast Police, and all other Expenditures for military purposes; to the Appropriations for the Widows and Orphans of the Palmetto Regiment, to the Catawba Indians, and to the Consolidation of the Offices of the Treasurer of the Upper and Lower Division, be referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

3. That so much as relates to the South Carolina College, be referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

4. That so much as relates to the Lunatic Asylum, the Institution for the education of the Deaf and Dumb, and Expenditures made for Hospitals for sick and wounded Soldiers in Virginia, be referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts.

5. That so much as relates to the new State House, be referred to the Committee on the New State Capitol.

6. That so much as relates to the stay of Execution and Levy on the property of soldiers in the service of the country, be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

7. That so much as relates to the calling home of citizens of this State from abroad, be referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

        The following resolution was received from the House of Representatives:

        Resolved, That a Joint Committee, consisting of three members of each branch of this General Assembly, be appointed, to confer with the Presidents and Directors of the Railroad companies within this State, as to the expediency and practicability of reducing their tariff of prices, during the existing war, on the transportation of provisions, munitions of war, and State troops, making a uniform tariff of rates throughout the State, and of affording additional facilities for the transportation of such articles and troops, and to recommend to this Legislature the enactment of such regulations

for the government of said roads during the existing war, as will be best suited to the exigencies of the times and the wants of the people.

        That the said Committee have leave to report, by Bill or otherwise, as early as practicable, and to sit during the session.

        That a message be sent to the Senate, asking their concurrence in the foregoing resolution, and the appointment of the Committee on their behalf.

        On motion of Mr. E. G. PALMER, a message was sent to the House of Representatives asking leave to strike out the word "session," and insert "recess."

        The following message was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 6, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully informs the Senate that leave is granted by the House that your honorable body amend the resolution in relation to the Committee to confer with the Presidents and Directors of the Railroad Companies, so as to allow them to sit during the recess of the Legislature.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        The resolution, as amended, was agreed to, and was returned to the House of Representatives.

        The Senate appointed Messrs. Mazyck, E. G. Palmer, and Cannon, the Committee, on their part.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following resolution:

        Resolved, That the presiding officer of each branch of the General Assembly do issue to the Clerks of their respective Houses a pay bill for the sum of one hundred and twelve dollars, and to each of the officers of each House, and Librarian, also the Clerks of the Solicitors, a pay bill for the same pay and mileage as are allowed to the members of the General Assembly; the same to be compensation for the services of each of said officers during the present extra session.

        On motion of Mr. MOSES, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, asking leave to strike out the words "one hundred and twelve," and insert "fifty," before the word "dollars."

        The following message was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 6, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives grants leave to the Senate to amend the resolution of the House, in relation to the pay of officers, by inserting the word "fifty," in lieu of "one hundred and twelve," and by inserting, after the word Librarian, the words "Clerks of the Solicitors."

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        The resolution, as amended, was agreed to, and was ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

        The following resolutions were received from the House of Representatives:

        Resolved, That the business of the present session be taken up at the regular session at the stage at which the same shall be left upon the adjournment, and that the Committees to whom the Messages of the Governor have been referred, have leave to sit during the recess.

        Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be authorized to use a sum of money, not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, to re-enlist the regular Battalion of Artillery now in our fortresses; also, the regular Infantry, for three years, or during the war.

        Which were agreed to, and were ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

        Mr. GARLINGTON offered the following resolution, which was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence:

        Resolved, That the Governor, in the event of the invasion of the State, or if, in his judgment, the State shall be in imminent danger of invasion, before the meeting of this General Assembly, be authorized to call for companies of volunteers, and organize them into Battalions and Regiments, in such manner as in his judgment may be most expedient for the defence of the State.

        The following message was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 5, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives asks leave respectfully to inform your honorable body that they have elected Mr. J. H. Hudson Reading Clerk of the House of Representatives.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        A message was sent to the House of Representatives, delivered orally by the Clerk, informing that body that the Senate had disposed of the business before it, and was now ready to adjourn the present session of the General Assembly, sine die.

        A similar message was received from the House of Representatives.

        On motion of Mr. MOSES, the Senate adjourned, sine die, at 4 o'clock, P. M.

JOURNAL
OF THE
Senate of the State of South Carolina,
FOR
THE ANNUAL SESSION OF 1861.

JOURNAL
OF THE
SENATE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1861.

        THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the State of South Carolina, begun and holden at Columbia, the twenty-fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, being the fourth Monday in November, the day fixed by the Constitution for the meeting of the General Assembly--

        At 7, P. M., pursuant to the order of the Senate, the Senators assembled in the Senate Chamber, in the Capitol, at Columbia.

        The Hon. W. D. PORTER, Senator from St. Philip's and St. Michael's, and President of the Senate, took the Chair, and the roll having been called by the Clerk, the following Senators, from the following Election Districts, answered to their names, viz:

        

Hon. W. D. Porter, President,	St. Philip's and St. Michael's.
Hon. J. Duncan Allen,	Barnwell.
Hon. M. T. Appleby,	St. George's, Dorchester.
Hon. S. W. Barker,	St. John's, Berkeley.
Hon. Robert Beaty,	Union.
Hon. A. Hamilton Boykin,	Kershaw.
Hon. Gabriel Cannon,	Spartanburg.
Hon. F. W. Fickling,	St. Luke's.
Hon. I. K. Furman,	St. Thomas' and St. Dennis'.
Hon. A. C. Garlington,	Newberry.
Hon. N. Heyward,	St. Bartholomew's.
Hon. John C. Hope,	Lexington.
Hon. Henry D. Lesesne,	St. Philip's and St. Michaels'.

Hon. A. Mazyck,	St. James', Santee.
Hon. Samuel McAliley,	Chester.
Hon. R. G. McCaw,	York.
Hon. J. C. McKewn,	St. James', Goose Creek.
Hon. F. J. Moses,	Sumter.
Hon. E. G. Palmer,	Fairfield.
Hon. S. W. Palmer,	St. Stephen's.
Hon. Elam Sharpe,	Pickens.
Hon. T. Edwin Ware,	Greenville.

        A quorum not being present, the calling of the roll was discontinued.

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, the Senate adjourned at half-past 7 o'clock, to meet to-morrow at 12, M.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        On motion of Mr. CANNON, the reading of the Journal of the last day of the called session was dispensed with.

ADDITIONAL SENATORS.

        The following Senators appeared in their seats in the Senate Chamber:

        

Hon. J. W. Blakeney,	Chesterfield.
Hon. R. L. Hart,	Darlington.
Hon. Charles Irby,	Marlboro'.
Hon. F. J. Sessions,	Kingston.

        On motion of Mr. MOSES, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, informing that House that the Senate had met, and a quorum of Senators being present, was ready to proceed to business.

        Mr. MOSES also introduced the following resolution, which was considered immediately, and was agreed to:

        Resolved,That a Committee of Two be appointed to wait upon the Governor, and inform his Excellency that the Senate has met, and is ready to receive any communication he may make.

        Whereupon the PRESIDENT announced the following gentlemen of the Committee: Messrs. Moses and Boykin.

        Hon. E. J. ARTHUR, Senator elect from Richland, then appeared at the Clerk's Desk and presented his certificates of election. The oaths were administered, and the Senator took his seat.

        Mr. ALLEN gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad.

        Mr. BOYKIN presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Kershaw District for the year 1861, which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. ALLEN presented the petition of Mrs. Martha McGraw, widow of John McGraw, a pensioner of the State of South Carolina; which was referred to the Committee on Military and Pensions, and was ordered to be printed.

        Mr. GARLINGTON submitted the presentment of the Grand Jury of Newberry District, relative to the passage of a stay law; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. WARE submitted the presentment of the Grand Jury of Abbeville District: so much of which as refers to the Confederate Tax was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks; and so much as refers to a stay law, to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. MOSES, from the Committee appointed to wait on his Excellency the Governor, reported that they had performed that duty, and that his Excellency would communicate to the Senate forthwith.

        Message No. 1, from his Excellency the Governor, was read from the Clerk's desk.

MESSAGE NO. 1.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:

        It has been so short a time since I communicated to you my views on the general interests of the State, that I now most respectfully urge your immediate consideration of the measures which I then recommended.

        The first measure of great importance is the thorough reorganization of all the reserve military forces of the State. Under the general resolution passed at your recent extra session, I have endeavored to raise battalions and regiments, by offering to commission the field officers if they mustered companies into immediate service, as the emergency was pressing. The Legislature adjourned soon after meeting, without doing anything more definite, and I acted, as I supposed, for the best. But I now desire your confirmation of the same, and urge that a general system be adopted by which to regulate my conduct hereafter. The old militia system has been entirely

deranged by the officers, in most instances, having accepted service in other organizations, and I recommend that field officers in all the regiments and battalions of the State be forthwith appointed, in order to effect as speedy an organization as possible. I would except from this the fourth brigade of the second division, at least as far as the City of Charleston is concerned, because that portion of our militia has been preserved, and is now in a high state of drill and thorough organization.

        Since your extra session, our State has been invaded by a powerful and thoroughly armed fleet, carrying the heaviest guns. The channel through which they entered is two miles and a half wide, and is the deepest on the Southern coast. In the earth-works that had been erected, they were resisted by brave and heroic men, but such batteries were not calculated to resist a bombardment of four hundred guns. They were constructed to turn marauding parties embracing a limited number of vessels.

        To make the defence of such a harbor perfect, large floating batteries or gun-boats, bearing guns of the heaviest calibre, are essential. The region that the military possession of Port Royal gives the enemy control over, will embrace about six thousand negroes, and, perhaps, four thousand bales of cotton. Most of this will be burnt. A true and patriotic people will burn their productions and property rather than it shall fall into the hands of their infamous invaders. These islands are surrounded by arms of the sea, and were occupied by highly refined and intelligent proprietors. They are so various and detached that they are easily invaded by an enemy who have power on the ocean, but, as far as military position is involved, their possession brings the enemy but very little nearer to any permanent invasion of the State. Our sea-coast has been possessed, heretofore, by threatening foes in our first revolution, and then again in eighteen hundred and thirteen, and yet, notwithstanding we were much weaker than at present, the haughty and defiant spirit of our people repelled them from the interior, and there was not an hour or a moment, in our darkest days, when there was the slightest fear as to any permanent conquest of our State.

        During the days of our first war for independence, South Carolina had to contend with a powerful foreign foe in front, and with fierce and terrible savage tribes from the rear, while, at the same time, she had the bloody and revengeful tory around the very hearth-stones of our homes, yet she never faltered in her onward and daring course. From her sea-coast to her mountains there is scarcely the distance of a Sabbath-day's journey from one battle-field to another, but where the bones of our ancestors now lie to mark out the via sacra along which their descendants may march again to independence. We are now a united people. From the highest to the lowest there is one universal, stern, fixed resolve, to make the State a vast

mausoleum for the bones of freemen, rather than hold it as an inheritance for living bondsmen.

        The high-toned and intelligent people of our islands, who have been so deeply harassed, deserve our warmest sympathy, and I earnestly urge that everything shall be immediately done, within your proper jurisdiction, that can be, to give them all the aid possible. I recommend that in certain Districts or Parishes of the State, that may be designated, Provost Marshals shall be appointed, who will take command of the overseers on all plantations in the District or Parish, and organize a system of local police, with strict accountability. These Marshals should have power to administer oaths, and hold summary jurisdiction over all slaves and suspected persons who may be passing, without ostensible occupation or responsible papers; and, upon proper affidavits, all such should be committed to the military or civil authorities, whenever the Marshal may think it necessary. He should put himself in communication, also, with the commandant of the nearest military post, and might have authority to call on all such to aid him in his police supervision within his District or Parish. In most instances, the owners of slaves are in the ranks, defending the country, and they cannot, therefore, exercise the ordinary jurisdiction with their overseers. The duty of the Marshal should be to give that protection to slaves which is necessary, on account of the absence of their masters. In many portions of the country, all the Magistrates are also in the army, and the power to administer oaths and have summary jurisdiction is necessary.

        The patrol system has likewise been deranged by the breaking up of the Beat Companies, and the proper organization of all overseers, under Provost Marshals, for specified districts of the country, would provide a substitute for the present. The Marshals may not be paid, but agents or assistants might be; and let the chiefs be selected from men of independence and long high standing. If any measure is to be adopted in relation to this matter, it ought to be done as soon as possible, for on the islands of our sea-coast there is, at present, much confusion, and great necessity for a strong police in some shape or form.

        Our Nautical School, patronized by the State, has rendered active and useful service at various times, in our harbor and on the coast; and as we are now to build up a Navy in the South, their training and skill will be of great advantage. I assigned to them the Petrel, a vessel eminently suited to be made a School Ship. I hope this will meet with your approbation, and that the School will be particularly cared for under the management of its efficient superintendents. Papers, showing its efficiency, are herewith transmitted, for your information.

        The authority given me by the Convention to appoint a Council, terminates with this session of the Legislature. I respectfully urge that, with

the complicated and increased business of this office, it is impossible for me to attend to all duties required of me. In this pressing emergency, for the present, I request that I may continue at least a Secretary of the Treasury, to superintend the management in the details of raising the funds and disbursing them, and also that I shall be allowed a special Secretary, to be in constant attendance, with a competent salary. The increased business and my constant engagements make these arrangements absolutely necessary.

        At the recent extra session I was authorized to raise three hundred thousand dollars. The Banks very patriotically made the proper arrangement. But I urge upon you the adoption of measures to place our resources upon the most permanent and fixed basis. For the proper support of every thing connected with the military wants of the State, at least fifteen hundred thousand dollars will be required for the year. An estimate of details is herewith submitted for the examination of your committees at as early a moment as possible.

        I also desire that you will provide some satisfactory arrangement to indemnify the Bank of the State for its advances. Connected with this subject, and a proper system of taxation, I most respectfully call your attention to the points urged in my recent Message at the extra session.

        If the State assumes the payment of her quota of the Confederate War Tax, it will be for your wisdom to devise the ways and means. The provisions of that Act seem to require that it shall be done by the first of December. If the State assumes the payment, it will thereby save ten per cent. on the amount of our quota.

        Justice requires that a stay of execution or levy should be directed by law on all debts that may be due by our patriotic troops in all branches of service. I earnestly call your attention again to this subject. If there is any pure and disinterested service to the country, rendered from patriotic devotion alone, it comes from the ranks of our loyal and true soldiers. Perhaps, for the present, all civil process ought to be suspended, even before judgment is obtained.

        We should take the earliest steps to secure the manufacture of small arms, cannon and powder in our own State. We have iron in Spartanburg and York, peculiarly suited, by its adhesive qualities, for cannon. There are but two places in the whole country equal to it, one in New Jersey and one on the Cumberland River, in Tennessee. Many of our best cannon were cast there in eighteen hundred and fourteen, and I have recent information that induces me to believe the owners are prepared to cast them again. In eighteen hundred and fourteen there was a large rifle factory in Greenville District. There are now in Pickens District two powder-mills, operating only on a small scale, for want of material, and perhaps, proper encouragement. I hope there may be some steps taken to encourage all

these works, by authorizing liberal contracts, and by placing at my disposal such means as you may think advisable. The State should also give encouragement to raising and manufacturing wool enough for our necessary wants. The slopes and spurs of our mountain region are eminently suited for all these purposes, and the attention of our people cannot be turned too soon to the development of all our internal and domestic resources. There are very few sections of country better suited to manufactures of all kinds than the rolling and upper part of this State.

        Individuals are taught by reading and reflection, but a whole people are only taught by great events. Under a free Government, necessity or interest alone can force a country to develop its resources. Driven to assert our separate independence by wrongs and insults that no people could bear without degradation, we will find, in the progress of events, new channels of prosperity opened, and new sources of enterprise and industry discovered, which will make our country what Providence intended it to be--with its balmy climate--not only independent, but equal, in every particular, to the freest and bravest amongst the free and the brave of this earth.

        These confederated States embrace an area equal to Europe, with rivers more vast and mighty, and with a mountain range, if not so high, yet the noblest and broadest that stretch through any country. The mineral resources of this range in coal, iron, copper, gold, and (if we embrace Missouri) lead, are such as of themselves alone make the basis of a powerful empire. Then, if we include the productions of cotton, rice, tobacco, sugar, wheat, and Indian corn, when fully developed, the imagination has never yet gone beyond the resources of these States, now rising, with giant proportions, to stand an equal amongst the nations of the world, after strangling the serpents that encircled the cradle of our infancy. For the arrogant and supercilious race of the North to wage a war for the permanent subjugation of such a country, and then their attempt to clothe ten millions of freemen in the livery of bondage, only shows that the gods first make mad those whom they intend to destroy. In the former ages of the world, the sabre, with brutal numbers, was the arbiter of empire; and the ferocity of Northern hordes overpowered and subjugated the more civilized and refined portions of the earth. But since the invention of artillery, with gun-powder, which gives a few the capacity to defend themselves against the many, no brave and united people have ever been conquered. If a foreign foe has ever conquered them, it has been by rivalships and divisions amongst themselves. It is only in this way that any free and brave people can ever be enslaved by invaders. Let every man, high and low, come to the altar of his country, and sacrifice upon it every unhallowed and selfish aspiration or thought, and, laying their hands upon that altar, swear allegiance to the country, and nothing but the country, and that it shall forever be free.

        Let this be done, and the country is free, beyond the reach of any earthly power to thwart our destiny or balk our onward march to independence. The God of Battles will guide us. Let no man falter or doubt. The sword of the brave and the free will flash and gleam, as it has ever done, high in triumph over the perilous ridge of victory. We may have a dreary waste to serve our pilgrimage in, but the promised land is before us, and if we look with steadfast faith to a superintending Providence, our inheritance in it is as fixed and certain as the star of fate itself.

F. W. PICKENS.

        Which was made the special order for to-morrow, at 12, M.

        Mr. HOPE presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Lexington District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. MOSES presented a resolution as to the necessity and propriety of providing for the support of the families of volunteers in military service; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks; also,

        The return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Claremont or Sumter District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. McCAW presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for York District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion; also,

        The presentment of the Grand Jury of York District, for Fall Term, 1861, relative to the amendment of the law in relation to Dogs and Sheep; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. BEATY submitted so much of the presentment of the Grand Jury of Union District, for Fall Term, 1861, as relates to a stay law and the high prices demanded for provisions; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        The following message was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 26, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully informs your honorable body that a quorum of this House is present, and that they are now ready to proceed to business.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the account of McCarter & Dawson for the eleventh volume of Richardson's Equity Reports; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances; also,

        The petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, praying that some provision be made for the payment of the interest past due on the bonds of the Charleston and Savannah Railroad Company, the Spartanburg and Union Railroad Company, and the Laurens Railroad Company, guaranteed by the State; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks; also,

        The petition of the Trustees of the Marine School of Charleston, for a continuance of aid; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks; also,

        The petition of McCarter & Dawson for an extension of time on their contract for the republication of the South Carolina Law and Equity Reports; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Leave of absence was granted by the Senate to the Senator from Laurens, on account of being on military duty.

        Also, for the same reason, to the Clerk and Messenger of the Senate, upon their agreeing to supply their places with substitutes.

        Mr. MOSES presented the report of the Committee on the Judiciary on

        A Bill to require the Commissioner in Equity for Sumter District to transfer to the Commissioner in Equity and Ordinary for Clarendon District all records in their offices pertaining to the latter District; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. E. G. PALMER presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Fairfield District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. WARE presented the report of the Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices, announcing the following offices vacant:

• Adjutant and Inspector General for the State;
• Register in Equity for Charleston District;
• Register of Mesne Conveyance for Charleston District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Anderson District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Beaufort District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Barnwell District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Chesterfield District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Chester District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Darlington District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Clarendon District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Lancaster District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Marion District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Orangeburg District;
• Commissioner in Equity for Spartanburg District.

        On motion of Mr. MAZYCK, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, asking that body to unite with the Senate, at 1, P. M., on Wednesday, in a joint ballot for Master and Commissioners in Equity, and immediately thereafter, for Register of Mesne Conveyance, and immediately thereafter, for Register in Equity.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. BLAKENEY introduced

        A Bill to extend relief to debtors, and to prevent the sacrifice of property at public sale; which received the first reading, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and was ordered to be printed.

        Mr. ARTHUR presented a petition of Jacob Levin and others, praying a charter for the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Columbia; which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        The following messages were received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 26, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully asks the Senate to unite with this House, to-day, at 2 o'clock, P. M., in an election for Adjutant and Inspector General.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 26, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully asks the Senate to unite with that body, to-morrow, at 2 o'clock, P. M., in balloting for the following officers, viz: Commissioners in Equity for Lancaster District, for Spartanburg District, Marion District, Darlington District, for Chesterfield, Clarendon, Barnwell, Chester, Anderson, Orangeburg and Beaufort Districts; also, for Master in Equity for Charleston, for Register in Equity and Register of Mesne Conveyance for Charleston District.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Which were ordered to lie on the table.

        Mr. CHARLES IRBY gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to provide relief for the families of soldiers in service.

        Mr. SHARPE presented the petition of Magistrate for Pickens District; which was referred to the Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices; also,

        The petition of J. Overton Lewis and others, relative to a Stay Law; which was referred to the Commitee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. LESESNE offered the following resolution:

        Resolved, That a committee of Three be appointed to make arrangements for having the daily Sessions of the Senate opened with prayer by a Minister of Religion.

        Which was ordered for immediate consideration, and was agreed to, and the following gentlemen were appointed the Committee: Messrs. Lesesne, Cannon, and Sharpe.

        Leave was granted by the Senate to Mr. SHARPE to withdraw from the files of the Treasury Office of the Upper Division the following contingent accounts, viz:

        

Account of Wm. Evatt, Constable	$2 14
Account of Elijah Deaton, Constable	15 00
Account of L. Rogers, Magistrate	9 89
Account of W. R. Durham, Constable	6 14
Account of W. M. Turner, Constable	14 00
Account of A. B. Bowden, Magistrate	18 93

        The following message of concurrence was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 26, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives concurs in the proposition of your body to go into an election to-morrow, at 1 o'clock P. M., for the following officers, viz: Master in Equity for Charleston District, Commissioners in Equity for Beaufort, Barnwell, Chesterfield, Chester, Darlington, Clarendon, Lancaster, Marion, Orangeburg and Spartanburg Districts, and immediately thereafter for Register of Mesne Conveyance for Charleston District, and immediately after the last named for Register in Equity for Charleston District.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Mr. CANNON presented the report of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Spartanburg District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        On motion of Mr. MOSES, the Senate adjourned at twenty-five minutes to 2 o'clock, P. M.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        In accordance with the resolution of the Senate, the session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Boyd.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

        The PRESIDENT announced that Mr. Arthur is added to the following Committees:

        The Committee on the Judiciary;

        The Committee on Military and Pensions; and

        The Committee on the New State House.

        Mr. GARLINGTON offered the following resolutions, referring to Message No. 1, of his Excellency the Governor; which were ordered for immediate consideration, and were agreed to:

        Resolved, 1. That so much of the Message No. 1, of his Excellency the Governor, as relates to the reorganization of the Militia; to sea-coast defences; to the Nautical School; to the manufacture of small arms, cannon and powder; to the appointment of Provost Marshals, and to the patrol system and the organization of a local police, be referred to the Committee on Military and Pensions.

        2. That so much as relates to the finances of the State; the indemnification of the Bank of the State for its advances, and the Confederate War Tax, be referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        3. That so much as relates to the stay of executions and the suspension of civil process; to the continuance in office of the member of the Executive Council to whom were assigned the duties of the Secretary of the Treasury, and the appointment of a special Secretary to the Governor, be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        4. That so much as relates to the encouragement of wool growing in this State, be referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Internal Improvements.

        Mr. GARLINGTON gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to prevent forestalling and extortion in the sales of provisions and necessary articles of consumption, and to authorize their seizure for public use.

        Mr. MOSES presented the petition of Benjamin F. Landrum, in relation to a conditional grant of land in the District of Edgefield; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. WARE presented the return of the Board of Commissioners of Free Schools for Greenville District, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. HOPE offered the following resolution:

        Resolved, That extortion in trade in the actual necessaries of life is a proper subject upon which to legislate, and that the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the necessity and expediency of taking some action to arrest the unreasonable speculations now prevailing, and that they report by Bill or otherwise.

        Which was ordered for immediate consideration, and was agreed to, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. BARNES presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Lancaster District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. BARNES also submitted the presentment of the Grand Jury of Lancaster District, Fall Term, 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. MCKEWN presented the petition of the Commissioners of the Poor of Georgetown District for the usual appropriation for the transient poor for 1861; also, account current of the Treasurer of the Commissioners of Poor for transient poor of Georgetown District, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the memorial and petition of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina, praying leave to use, for other purposes pertaining to the Institution, a part of the fund appropriated by the State for enlarging the Museum; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. MAZYCK presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for the Parish of St. James', Santee, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. MAZYCK offered the following resolution:

        Resolved, That the Board of Visitors of the State Military Schools be, and they are hereby, requested and instructed to put at the disposal of General G. T. Beauregard, two Cadetships in the same, as to which the regulation that "no pupil shall be received who is a non-resident of the State" shall be dispensed with.

        Which was referred to the Committee on the Military and Pensions.

        Mr. ARTHUR presented the petition of A. W. Leland, to be refunded a tax illegally collected; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. ARTHUR also gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to amend the Militia Laws of the State, so as to exempt Ministers of the Gospel from extraordinary militia duty, except in certain cases.

        Mr. HEYWARD offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks:

        Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks to inquire and report as to the expediency of defraying, out of the Treasury, the expenses of citizens living on the sea-coast, not able to bear them themselves, in transporting their families and goods into the interior, in consequence of the invasion by the enemy.

        Mr. GARLINGTON called for the following resolution, which he had presented at the called Session:

        Resolved, That the 14th Rule of the Senate be so altered as to entitle the Committee therein called the "Committee on Foreign Affairs," the "Committee on Confederate Relations."

        Which was adopted.

        Mr. BLAKENEY presented the petition of the Cheraw Bridge Company for a renewal of charter; which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        Leave of absence was granted by the Senate to the Senator from Lancaster, from and after to-day, until Thursday next.

        At 1, P. M., pursuant to orders previously made, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, to ballot for Master in Equity for Charleston District, and Commissioners in Equity for Lancaster, Marion, Beaufort, Spartanburg, Darlington, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Barnwell, Chester, Anderson and Orangeburg Districts.

        Messrs. Barker and Barnes were appointed the Committee on the part of Senate to count the ballots.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. ALLEN introduced

        A Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks, and was ordered to be printed.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. IRBY introduced

        A Bill to provide for the families of soldiers in service; which was read the first time, and was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks, and was ordered to be printed.

        Mr. IRBY submitted the presentment of the Grand Jury of Marlborough District, Fall Term, 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. SESSIONS presented the Free School return for Kingston Parish, for the years 1860 and 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the memorial of the Sullivan's Island Steamboat Company, and others, citizens of the city of Charleston and Sullivan's Island, praying that their Ferry rights be not interfered with, especially by the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company; which was referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings.

        Mr. ALLEN presented the report of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Barnwell District, for the years 1860 and 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        The House of Representatives returned to the Senate the following papers:

        An Act to require the Circuit Judges to send, with their reports to the Appeal Court, the notes of evidence taken on the trial;

        An Act to alter and amend the second section of an Act, entitled "An Act to alter and amend the law in relation to Fish Sluices on the Catawba and Wateree rivers, and for other purposes;"

        An Act to incorporate the York Gas Light Company; which were referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate

        A resolution to excuse J. B. Perry, Engrossing Solicitor, from attendance during the session, which was ordered for immediate consideration, was concurred in, and was returned to the House of Representatives.

        Pursuant to orders previously made, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and joined that House in balloting for Register of Mesne Conveyance for Charleston District.

        Messrs. Beaty and Blakeney were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate to count the ballots.

        Mr. BLAKENEY presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Chesterfield District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. BARKER, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Master in Equity for Charleston District, and certain Commissioners in Equity, submitted the following report:

        The Committee to count the votes for Master in Equity in Charleston District, and certain Commissioners in Equity, report the following persons as duly elected to their respective offices:

• James W. Gray, Master in Equity, Charleston District;
• James H. Witherspoon, Commissioner in Equity, Lancaster District;
• C. D. Evans, Commissioner in Equity, Marion District;
• R. J. Davant, Commissioner in Equity, Beaufort District
• T. Stobo Farrow, Commissioner in Equity, Spartanburg District;
• B. W. Edwards, Commissioner in Equity, Darlington District;
• J. C. Craig, Commissioner in Equity, Chesterfield District;
• Theo. S. Coogler, Commissioner in Equity, Clarendon District;
• James Patterson, Commissioner in Equity, Barnwell District;
• Giles J. Patterson, Commissioner in Equity, Chester District;
• A. O. Norris, Commissioner in Equity, Anderson District;
• V. D. V. Jamison, Commissioner in Equity, Orangeburg District.

        Whereupon the Chair declared the gentlemen named duly elected accordingly.

        Pursuant to orders previously made, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and joined that House in balloting for Register in Equity for Charleston District.

        Messrs. Boyle and Cannon were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate to count the ballots.

        Mr. BLAKENEY, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Register of Mesne Conveyance for Charleston District, asked leave to report that Henry Trescott had received seventy-four votes, and there being no opposition, he was therefore declared by the Chair duly elected accordingly.

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, the General Orders of to-day were made the General Orders of the Calendar of to-morrow.

        On motion of Mr. McKEWN, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, asking that body to unite with the Senate at 1, P. M., on Thursday, in a ballot for Adjutant and Inspector General of the State.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the account of Dr. T. R. Aldrich, for post mortem examination; which was referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts.

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, the Senate adjourned at a quarter past 2, P. M.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Shand.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

ADDITIONAL SENATOR:

        Mr. S. J. MONTGOMERY, Senator from Williamsburg District, appeared in his place in the Senate Chamber.

        Hon. John. L. Manning, Senator elect from Clarendon, then appeared at the Clerk's desk, and presented his certificates of election. The oaths were administered, and the Senator took his seat.

        Mr. CANNON, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Register in Equity, asked leave to report, that Thomas J. Gantt had received all the votes cast.

        He was therefore declared by the PRESIDENT to be duly elected accordingly.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the report of the Committee on Military and Pensions, on a resolution authorizing the Board of Visitors of the State Military Academies to place two Cadetships at the disposal of Gen. Beauregard; which was ordered for immediate consideration, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The PRESIDENT announced to the Senate that Mr. W. D. Martin had been appointed a substitute in the place of the Clerk.

        Which appointment was confirmed by the Senate, and a message was sent to the House of Representatives, announcing the fact accordingly.

        The following message of concurrence was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 27, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully informs your body that it concurs in the message of the Senate proposing to go into an election of Adjutant and Inspector General to-morrow, at 1 o'clock, P. M.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Mr. ALLEN presented the petition of Wm. Peronneau Finley, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Aiken Public School, praying an Act of incorporation; which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations, and was ordered to be printed.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the petition of Thos. W. Gantt and wife, praying to be refunded a double tax; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. MAZYCK presented the petition of the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company, praying an extension of their charter; which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        Mr. MAZYCK also gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to extend the Charter of the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company.

        Mr. HEYWARD presented the Return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for St. Bartholomew's Parish; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. FURMAN presented the account of Dr. R. J. Muirhead, for post mortem examination; which was referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts.

        Mr. ARTHUR presented the account of Dr. T. J. Goodwyn, for medical services rendered prisoners in jail; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances; also,

        The claim of W. W. Purse, for work done in the Senate Chamber for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. ARTHUR introduced

        A Bill to amend the Militia Laws of this State, so as to exempt regular officiating Clergymen from extraordinary militia duty, except in certain cases; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Military and Pensions.

        Mr. GARLINGTON gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to prescribe the manner of calling for volunteers, and to provide for their organization, and to alter and amend an Act entitled "An Act to reduce all Acts and clauses of Acts in relation to the militia of this State into one Act, and to alter and amend the same," ratified the seventeenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-one.

        Mr. HOPE offered the following resolution:

        Resolved, That the Clerks of the Courts of the several Judicial Districts of this State be authorized and required to furnish a copy of the Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly, annually, hereafter, to each member of the Boards of Commissioners of Roads, of Free Schools, and of the Poor, in the respective Districts.

        Which was ordered for immediate consideration, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        Mr. E. G. PALMER gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to authorize Trustees to invest funds in Bonds of the Confederate States.

        Mr. MCALILEY submitted the Annual Report of the Commissioner of the New State House, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the New State House, and was ordered to be printed.

        Mr. HARRISON presented the Return of the Board of Commissioners of Free Schools for Anderson District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion; also,

        The account of A. O. Norris & Co., for Public Printing; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances.

        Mr. HARRISON also submitted the presentment of the Grand Jury for Anderson District, Spring Term, 1861:

        So much of which as relates to the Poll Tax, was referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections; and

        So much as relates to the practice of treating by Candidates for public favor, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Also, the presentment of the Grand Jury for Anderson District, Fall Term, 1861.

        So much of which as relates to the recommendation of a Poll Tax, was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks; and

        So much of which as relates to the passage of a Stay Law, during the existence of our present difficulties, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the petition of sundry Magistrates and Constables of Charleston, praying interest on an amount due them by the State; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; also,

        The account of A. J. Burke, for printing Writs of Election for the Senate; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the petition of John B. Fraser, G. W. Spence, and W. A. Skrine, praying an Act of Incorporation as a Masonic Association; which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        Mr. WATSON presented the petition of James M. Richardson, praying that the name of James Madison Redman be changed to James Madison Richardson, and the right of legitimacy conferred on him; which was referred to the Committe on the Judiciary; also,

        The petition of D. Williams, to be refunded $10 30, the amount due on jury ticket; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks; also,

        The petition of sundry persons, for the opening of a new road in Edgefield District; which was referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings.

        Mr. IRBY presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Marlboro' District, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. SHARPE presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Pickens District; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. HART presented the account of the Southern Confederation, for public printing; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances; also,

        The account of the Darlington Southerner, for public printing; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances; also,

        The petition of citizens of Darlington District, against the establishment of a new road; which was referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings; also,

        The account of A. J. Rugg, for public printing; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances.

        The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the

GENERAL ORDERS OF THE DAY.

        The unfavorable report of the Committee on Finance and Banks, on

        A Bill to repeal the Usury Laws within the city of Charleston, was agreed to.

        The petition of the mechanics and others, citizens of Cheraw, praying for the passage of a law prohibiting free negroes and persons of color from carrying on mechanical pursuits, and for other purposes, was, on motion of Mr. MOSES, ordered to lie on the table.

        The petition of citizens of Marion for--and of Williamsburg, against--fencing their lands in Lynch Creek Swamp, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        The report of a Committee on the Judiciary, on a resolution of the House, in relation to the printing of the Journal and Ordinances of the Convention, was, on motion of Mr. MOSES, ordered to lie on the table.

        A Bill to make the Surveyor General and his Deputies Magistrates ex officio, received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        A Bill to authorize the formation of a Volunteer Company of Light Artillery, and to incorporate the same, by the name of the Waccamaw Light Artillery, received the first reading, and was ordered to be printed.

        A Bill to alter the time of holding the election for Ordinary of Anderson District, received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        A Bill to incorporate the Palmetto Lyceum of Charleston, received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary, on the report of the Commissioner of the Code, was, on motion of Mr. MOSES, ordered to lie on the table.

        At 1, P. M., pursuant to orders previously made, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and joined that House in a ballot for Adjutant and Inspector General of the State.

        Messrs. DeLoach and Fickling were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate to count the ballots.

        A Bill to provide for the appointment and duties of officers connected with the customs, and for other purposes, was, on motion of Mr. MOSES, ordered to lie on the table.

        The report of the Committee of Privileges and Elections, on a resolution as to the right of voting in more than one election district at the same general election, was, on motion of Mr. MOSES, passed over.

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary, on a Bill to require the Commissioners in Equity for Sumter District to transfer to the Commissioners in Equity and Ordinary for Clarendon District, all records in their offices pertaining to the latter District, was, on motion of Mr. MOSES, ordered to lie on the table.

        The General Orders, with the exception of the papers passed over, were disposed of.

        On motion of Mr. LESESNE, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, proposing to that body to unite with the Senate at 1, P. M., in a joint ballot to fill the vacancy on the Bench of the Appeal Court, caused by the death of Hon. F. H. Wardlaw.

        Mr. MAZYCK moved that the message do lie on the table; which question was ordered to be decided by a division of the Senate, and the motion being lost, the message was sent to the House of Representatives.

        On motion of Mr. MOSES, the report of the Committee on Privileges and Elections, on resolutions as to the right of voting in more than one election district at the same general election, was called for.

        Mr. MAZYCK moved an adjournment of the Senate, which motion was lost.

        On motion of Mr. MOSES, the report of the Committee on Privileges and Elections, on a resolution as to the right of voting in more than one election district at the same general election, was ordered to lie on the table.

        Mr. ALLEN gave notice that he would to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to Equalize the System of Taxation, by establishing a uniform "ad valorem" duty on all property recognized as such by the laws of this State.

        Mr. DELOACH, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Adjutant and Inspector General, asked leave to report, that S. R. Gist had received a majority of all the votes cast.

        He was therefore declared by the PRESIDENT duly elected accordingly.

        On motion of Mr. MAZYCK, the Senate adjourned at five minutes to 2, P. M.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Mullally.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

ADDITIONAL SENATOR.

        Hon. CHAS. ALSTON, Jr., Senator from All Saints', appeared in his place in the Senate Chamber.

        The following message of concurrence was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 28, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully informs the Senate that it concurs in the proposition to fill the vacancy in the Appeal Court, occasioned by the death of Hon. F. H. Wardlaw, by an election to-morrow, at 1 o'clock, P. M.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following resolutions, which were ordered for immediate consideration, were concurred in, and were ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives:

        Resolved, That the General Assembly of South Carolina, in grateful recognition of the distinguished services of General G. T. Beauregard in the cause of Southern independence, hereby tender to him the privilege of sending two pupils, to be educated at the Military Schools of this State. And the Board of Visitors are hereby authorized and requested to receive the pupils appointed under this resolution, without reference to the rule that excludes non-residents of the State.

        Resolved, That His Excellency the Governor be requested to communicate the foregoing resolution to General Beauregard.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following resolution:

        Resolved, That it is the sense of this General Assembly that the pay of the private soldiers in the service of the Confederate States should be increased to at least fifteen dollars per month.

        Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be enclosed to the Representatives of South Carolina in the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States.

        Which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. MCALILEY presented the petition of J. L. Harris, executor, and others, praying payment of Coupons on Bonds on Spartanburg and Union Railroad Company guaranteed by the State; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks; also,

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks on

        A Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow;

        On the petition of the Trustees of the Marine School of Charleston, for a continuance of aid;

        On the petition of the Commissioners of the Poor of Georgetown District, for the usual appropriation for transient poor;

        On the memorial and petition of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina, praying leave to use, for other purposes pertaining to the Institution, a part of the fund appropriated by the State for enlarging the Museum; which were ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. MCALILEY also presented the following resolutions, in relation to destroying crops of cotton and rice:

        Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Legislature that those planters of the South who have destroyed their crops of cotton or rice, in preference to allowing them to fall into the hands of the invaders of our State, deserve the thanks and commendation of the community.

        Resolved, further, That it is the opinion of this Legislature, that any of our planters of the South who permit their crops of cotton or rice to fall into the hands of the enemy, in preference to destroying the same, when in their power to do so, richly deserve the reprehension of their fellow-citizens, and should not be compensated by the Government for any losses so sustained.

        Which were ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. MOSES presented the petition of F. D. Richardson, for a return of taxes improperly exacted; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        The Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from the further consideration of the presentment of the Grand Jury of York District, for the Fall Term of 1861; and it was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Internal Improvements.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the petition of sundry Magistrates and Constables of Charleston District, praying interest on an amount due them by the State; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. MOSES presented the report of the Committee on the Judiciary on

        A Bill to alter the time of holding the election for Ordinary of Anderson District; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        The report of the same Committee, on

        A Bill to make the Surveyor General and his Deputies Magistrates ex officio.

        The Bill was ordered to lie on the table, and the report was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. MAZYCK gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to repeal the third section of an Act entitled "An Act for Regulating and Fixing the Salaries of Several Officers, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed the 27th day of March, 1787; also,

        A Bill to continue certain Military Commissions.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. MAZYCK introduced

        A Bill to extend the charter of the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings.

        Mr. WARE submitted the presentment of the Grand Jury of Greenville District, Fall Term, 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the

        Mr. MANNING presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Clarendon District, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion; also,

        The presentment of the Grand Jury of Clarendon District; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. HEYWARD presented the petition of sundry citizens of St. Bartholomew's Parish, praying the passage of a Stay Law; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. FURMAN presented the memorial of Orange Lodge, No. 14, Ancient Free Masons, praying for an Act of Incorporation; which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        Mr. ARTHUR gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to extend an Act entitled an Act to postpone the operation of the third section of an Act entitled "An Act for the suspension of certain sections of certain Acts, and for other purposes," ratified on the first day of December, in the year eighteen hundred and fifty-seven.

        Mr. ARTHUR also presented the report of the Regents of the Lunatic Asylum, which was referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts, and three hundred copies were ordered to be printed; also,

        The report of the Judiciary Committee on so much of Message No. 1 of his Excellency the Governor as relates to the employment of a special private Secretary; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. E. G. PALMER introduced

        A Bill to authorize Trustees to invest funds in Bonds of the Confederate States; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. MOSES presented the report of the President and Directors of the Bank of the State of South Carolina; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. GARLINGTON presented the Free School Returns of Laurens District, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion; also,

        The Return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Newberry District, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. HOPE presented the following resolution:

        Resolved, That a Committee of one from each Congressional District be appointed to nominate suitable persons for Directors of the Bank of the

State of South Carolina, and that a message be sent to the House of Representatives, asking that body to appoint a similar Committee, to act jointly with the Committee of the Senate in making such nomination.

        Which was considered immediately, and was agreed to.

        Messrs. Hope, Hart, Furman, Appleby, Beaty and McCaw, were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate, and a message was sent to the House of Representatives, asking the appointment of a similar Committee.

        The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from Mr. Richardson, accompanied by the 11th volume of the South Carolina Equity Reports; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Leave of absence, from and after to-day, was granted by the Senate to the Senator from Marion, on account of illness in his family.

        At 1 o'clock, P. M., in accordance with orders previously made, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and joined that body in a ballot for Associate Judge of the Appeal Court.

        Messrs. Furman and Garlington were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate to count the ballots.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. GARLINGTON introduced

        A Bill to prevent forestalling and extortion in the sales of provisions and necessary articles of consumption, and to authorize their seizure for public use; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        The PRESIDENT announced that Mr. Manning is added to the following Committees:

        The Committee on the Military and Pensions;

        The Committee on Commerce, Manufactures, and the Mechanic Arts;

        The Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. McKEWN presented the report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts, on the petition of Dr. R. J. Muirhead, praying compensation for post mortem examination; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        The Senate proceeded to the

GENERAL ORDER OF THE DAY.

        A Bill to authorize the formation of a Volunteer Company of Light Artillery, and to incorporate the same, by the name of the Waccamaw Light Artillery, received the second reading, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives.

        The General Order was disposed of.

        Mr. E. G. PALMER offered the following resolutions; which were ordered for immediate consideration, were agreed to, and were ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence:

        Resolved, That this General Assembly has full confidence in the ability, integrity and patriotism of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, and in the wisdom and statesmanship of his administration.

        Resolved, That it is the sense of this General Assembly that the administration of President Davis be entitled to the earnest and vigorous support of the good people of this Commonwealth.

        On motion of Mr. MOSES, the Senate adjourned at a quarter to 2, P. M.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Breaker.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

ADDITIONAL SENATOR:

        Hon. E. C. WHALEY, Senator from St. John's, Colleton, appeared in his place in the Senate Chamber.

        The PRESIDENT announced that Mr. Whaley is added to the following Committees:

        The Committee on Agriculture and Internal Improvements;

        The Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts;

        The Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the unfavorable report of the Committee on the Military and Pensions,

        On the House resolution in relation to the increase of pay of soldiers; also,

        The favorable report of the same Committee,

        On the petition of Martha McGraw, praying arrearage of pension; which were ordered for consideration on Monday next.

        Mr. CANNON presented the petition of sundry citizens of Spartanburg District, praying Legislative relief from the heartless extortion of speculators in the necessaries of life; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        The Committee on Roads and Buildings was discharged from the further consideration of the following papers:

        A Bill to extend the charter of the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company;

        The memorial of the Sullivan's Island Steamboat Company, and of the citizens of the City of Charleston and Sullivan's Island, praying that their ferry rights be not interfered with, especially by the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company; and they were referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        Mr. FURMAN, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Associate Judge of the Appeal Court, asked leave to report, that B. F. Dunkin had received a majority of all the votes cast.

        He was therefore declared by the PRESIDENT duly elected accordingly.

        Mr. MCALILEY presented the report of the Committee on Finance and Banks,

        On the petition of Thomas W. Gantt and wife, praying to be refunded a double tax;

        On the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, and of J. L. Harris, executor, and others, praying the payment of coupons of certain Bonds guaranteed by the State;

        On the petition of A. W. Leland, to be refunded a Tax illegally collected; which were ordered for consideration on Monday next.

        Mr. ARTHUR presented the petition of the Commissioners of Public Buildings for Richland District, praying aid in the builing of a new Court House; which was referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings; also,

        The accounts of E. R. Stokes, for binding done for the Legislature; which were referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances; also,

        The petitions of J. H. Thornwell and John B. Adger, praying to be refunded a tax illegally exacted of them; which were referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Leave was granted to the Senator from Abbeville to withdraw from the files of the Senate the petition of Thomas W. Gantt and wife, praying to be refunded a double tax; and the report of the Committee on Finance and Banks on the same petition was ordered to lie on the table.

        Mr. MOSES offered a resolution of inquiry as to legislation to afford aid by the Banks, by discounts on endorsed paper secured by lien on produce which was ordered for immediate consideration, and was agreed to.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. ARTHUR introduced

        A Bill to extend an Act entitled "An Act to postpone the operation of the third section of an Act entitled 'An Act for the suspension of certain sections of certain Acts, and for other purposes,' ratified on the 21st day of December, in the year 1857, and for other purposes;" which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. MAZYCK gave notice that on Monday next he will ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to authorize the South Carolina Railroad Company to issue receivable Notes.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. MAZYCK also introduced

        A Bill to continue certain military commissions; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on the Military and Pensions; also,

        A Bill to repeal the third section of an Act entitled "An Act for regulating and fixing the salaries of several officers, and for other purposes therein mentioned;" which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. WARE presented the petition of Dr. A. B. Crook, of Greenville, upon the subject of sheep and dogs; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Internal Improvements.

        Mr. ALSTON presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for All Saints' Parish, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. KEITT presented the counter petition of sundry citizens of Orangeburg District, against the opening of a new road; which was referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings.

        Mr. MONTGOMERY presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Williamsburg District, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following resolutions:

        Resolved, unanimously, That this General Assembly has full confidence in the ability, integrity, and patriotism of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, and in the wisdom and statesmanship of his administration.

        Resolved, unanimously, That it is the sense of this General Assembly that the Administration of President Davis is entitled to the earnest and vigorous support of the good people of the Commonwealth.

        Which were taken up for immediate consideration, and were ordered to lie on the table; also,

        The report of the Committee of Ways and Means,

        On the petition of a Committee of the Trustees of the Marine School of Charleston, asking a continuance of the appropriation for the support of that Institution; also,

        The report of the same Committee,

        On so much of his Excellency the Governor's Message No. 1, to the Legislature, at the extra session, as refers to Banks and loans on Cotton; which were referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. LESESNE gave notice that on Monday next, or on some subsequent day, he will ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to amend the charter of the Union Light Infantry Charitable Society and Company.

        Mr. MOSES presented the report of the Joint Committee to examine the Bank of the State of South Carolina; which was ordered for immediate consideration, and was agreed to.

        Mr. APPLEBY presented the report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts, to whom was referred the accounts of Dr. T. R. Aldrich, for a post mortem examination; which was ordered for consideration on Monday next.

        The Senate proceeded to the

GENERAL ORDER OF THE DAY.

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        A Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad, was passed over.

        The report of the same Committee,

        On the petition of the Trustees of the Marine School of Charleston, for a continuance of aid, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The unfavorable report of the same Committee,

        On the petition of the Commissioners of the Poor of Georgetown District for the usual appropriation for the transient poor, was agreed to.

        The report of the same Committee,

        On the memorial and petition of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina, praying leave to use, for other purposes pertaining to the Institution, a part of the fund appropriated by the State for enlarging the Museum, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The resolution in relation to destroying crops of cotton and rice, was passed over.

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary,

        On a Bill to alter the time of holding the election of Ordinary for Anderson District, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The report of the same Committee,

        On a Bill to make the Surveyor General and his deputies Magistrates ex officio, was ordered to lie on the table.

        The report of the same Committee,

        On so much of the Message of his Excellency the Governor, as relates to the employment of a special Private Secretary, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts,

        On the petition of Dr. R. J. Muirhead, praying compensation for post mortem examinations, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The General Orders were disposed of.

        Mr. MAZYCK moved that a message be sent to the House of Representatives, proposing to that body to unite with the Senate at 1 o'clock, P. M., on Tuesday next, in a joint ballot for one Senator for the Confederate States Congress.

        Mr. MARSHALL moved to amend the message, by striking out the word one, and inserting two; which motion was lost.

        The question then recurring upon the original motion, it was decided affirmatively, and a message was sent to the House of Representatives accordingly.

        Leave of absence was granted by the Senate to the Senator from Pickens, from Monday to Friday next, on account of engagement in military duties; also,

        To the Senator from Newberry, from to-day until Tuesday next.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the report of the Senate Committee appointed to examine the Branch Bank of the State at Abbeville; which was agreed to.

        Mr. WARE, from the Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices, asked leave to report

        That the office of Solicitor of the Eastern Circuit becomes vacant at this term of the Legislature.

        On motion of Mr. CANNON, the Senate adjourned at twenty minutes past 1, P. M.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Hort.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of Saturday.

ADDITIONAL SENATORS:

        Hon. OLIN M. DANTZLER, from St. Matthew's; Hon. W. D. SIMPSON, from Laurens, appeared in their seats in the Senate Chamber.

        Mr. S. W. PALMER presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for St. Stephen's Parish, for the year 1861.

        Mr. BEATY presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Union District.

        Mr. FURMAN presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Christ Church Parish, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. ARTHUR presented the account of Dr. J. H. Boatwright, for post mortem examination; which was referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts; also,

        The account of Dr. A. N. Talley, for medical services rendered prisoners in jail; which was referred to the same Committee; also,

        The petition of the City Council of Columbia, to be refunded money paid for the State; which was referred to the Committee on the Military and Pensions.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the report of the Blue Ridge Railroad Company; also,

        The Abstract of Transient Poor supported or relieved by the City Council of Charleston for the year 1860-'61; also,

        Of expenditures on account of the poor; which were referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. LESESNE also introduced

        A Bill to amend the charter of the Union Light Infantry Charitable Society and Company; which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        The House of Representatives returned to the Senate the resolution introduced by Mr. E. G. PALMER, relative to President Davis, in which it had concurred.

        The House of Representatives also sent to the Senate the following messages:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nov. 29, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully informs the Senate that it concurs in the message of the Senate, asking the House to appoint a Committee of one from each Congressional District in the State, to nominate suitable persons for Directors of the Bank of the State of South Carolina, to act with a similar Committee appointed by the Senate; and further informs your honorable body that the following persons have been appointed a Committee to act with the Committee appointed by the Senate: Messrs. Aldrich, C. B. Sarvis, Simons Lucas, Jr., S. J. Craig, B. F. Bates, and John L. Miller.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 30, 1861.

Mr President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully informs the Senate that the House concurs in the proposition of your body to go into an election for one Senator to represent the State in the Congress of the Confederate States, on Tuesday next, at 1 o'clock, P. M.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Also, the following message, which was ordered for immediate consideration, and was concurred in:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 30, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully proposes to your body to unite with them on Tuesday next, at 1½ o'clock, P. M., in balloting for a second Confederate States Senator.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Also, the following resolutions, which were ordered for immediate consideration were concurred in, and were ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

1. Resolved, unanimously, That the thanks of this General Assembly are eminently due, and are hereby tendered, to Brigadier General N. G. Evans,--a gallant son of South Carolina--for the brilliant and decisive victory won by the brave troops under his command at Leesburg.

2. Resolved, That the Governor be instructed to procure a gold medal, with suitable devices, and cause the same to be presented, in the name of the State of South Carolina, as a testimonial of the high appreciation, by his native State, of his gallant conduct and distinguished services upon that memorable occasion.

        Also, the following preamble and resolutions, which were concurred in, and were ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives:

        The battle of Manassas, which vindicated and sustained the character of our Southern people for valor, and of their leaders for military capacity, however glorious, in a national point of view, have been its results, has left some recollections upon which we of South Carolina cannot dwell without the most painful emotions.

        Not the least mournful of these memories is that connected with the death of General BARNARD ELLIOTT BEE.

        But the gloom of grief is even here relieved by the halo of glory which marked the close of his mortal career. The cypress wreath which Carolina weaves for her fallen son, is thickly interwoven with the laurel leaves of victory. He fell in the very hour of triumph, after having long held at bay five times as many of the enemy as he numbered in his own gallant command. His mortal wound brought with it, to his noble mind, no despondent thoughts, and having spent the day of life gallantly as a soldier, he met his night of death, if not with welcome--for he had every motive to live--at least with noble resignation, and exclaimed, almost with his last breath, that he died happily, inasmuch as he died in the arms of victory. It was a noble sentiment--the sentiment of a patriot and hero, who merged self in his country--of a soldier, to whom honor was dearer and more cherished than life.

        General BEE was a native of South Carolina, and having received his military education at West Point, was commissioned in the army of the late United States. During the war with Mexico, where he first fleshed his maiden sword, he was twice breveted for his gallantry, and at its close, was presented by the Legislature of this State with a sword, as a token of the high appreciation entertained of his meritorious conduct.

        When our people were driven, by unconstitutional interference with their chartered rights, and by the threatened overthrow and desolation of their institutions and homes, to take up arms in defence of all that was dear to them, he was not slow to show himself a true son of a true mother, and, having united his destinies with those of his native State, he received a commission in her army, and went forth valiantly to do battle in her behalf.

His first and his last blow was struck on the bloody plains of Manassas--that Marathon of the South--where brave hearts and strong hands were enabled to stay the onward progress of a hostile army, and where the successful resistance of Southern troops to a horde of Northern vandals and mercenaries, brought with it not only a glorious victory for the present, but a prestige of victory for all time to come.

        When, in the very thickest of the flight, he exclaimed to his devoted troops, "There, men, stands General Jackson, like a stone wall," (whence the brigade of that heroic Virginian has since received the appellation of the "Stone Wall Brigade") he expressed, in reference to one portion of our army, what might well be said of the whole; for against the impetuosity of an enemy flushed with the false hope a speedy triumph to be derived from superior numbers and all the advantages of well trained and perfectly equipped troops, the soldiers of the South stood between the incursions of their oppressors and their native soil like a wall of adamant, which could only be penetrated by its entire demolition.

        Here it was, in the defence of this important position, that our gallant countryman fell--fell for Carolina, which he loved so well--fell at the very moment when, though his life might have been the most useful to his country, his death was most glorious to himself.

        Carolina, who has educated her sons in the intensest filial devotion to herself, and who has taught them in every struggle to know her, and her alone, to do and to die for her cause, and to give to her, in no stinted measure, their first and their last love--Carolina, thus loved, and thus loving, while ready to exclaim, with the patriot of old, that when she sent her sons to battle she knew that they were mortal, cannot and will never forget to give them, if they live, the meed of a brave mother's applause, and if they die, the tribute of a gentle mother's gratitude.

        Resolved, unanimously, That the Legislature of South Carolina has learned with the deepest emotions of regret, the annunciation of the death of General BARNARD ELLIOTT BEE, who fell on the 21st day of July, 1861, at the battle of Manassas, but that their sorrow for his loss is tempered with their gratulation that he fell after the display of heroism and daring almost unexampled, as should a brave soldier and noble spirit in the service of his country on the field of battle and in the hour of victory.

        Resolved, unanimously, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution be transmitted, by the Clerks of the respective Houses, to the widow of the deceased, as evidence of the deep regard and admiration of the State of South Carolina for the lamented and distinguished dead.

        Mr. APPLEBY presented the report of the Commissioners of Free Schools for St. George's, Dorchester, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the report of the Board of Visitors of the South Carolina Military Academy; which was referred to the Committee on Military and Pensions, and was ordered to be printed.

        Mr. FICKLING presented the following resolution:

        Resolved, That the Hon. Alexander Mazyck, and the Hon. H. D. Lesesne, be added to the Committee on Privileges and Elections of the Senate.

        Which was ordered for immediate consideration, and was agreed to.

        Mr. MARSHALL gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to protect the persons and property of volunteers who are now in, or may hereafter be in, the service of their country, against vexatious lawsuits and executions, and to grant aid to such of their families as may require support.

        Mr. ALSTON presented the following resolution; which was ordered for immediate consideration, and was referred to the Committee on Military and Pensions:

        Resolved, That the Governor be authorized and empowered to accept the services of the Pee Dee Legion--a volunteer corps raised within the limits of the 4th Military Division--for the defence of the State against invasion, and to organize and equip the same in accordance with the provisions of an Act ratified the 17th day of December, 1860, entitled "An Act to provide an Armed Military Force:" Provided, That the said Legion shall consist of at least two full Regiments of Infantry, four Troops of Cavalry, and two Batteries of Field Artillery, of four guns each; the Cavalry and Artillery each to constitute a Battalion, and to be commanded by a Major: Provided, also, that the officers, non-commissioned officers and privates comprising said Legion signify their readiness to muster into the service of the Confederate States for the defence of the State of South Carolina, under the provision of an Act of Congress passed at Richmond on the 21st day of August, 1861, entitled "An Act to provide for local defence and special service."

        Mr. FICKLING gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to provide for the appropriation of money for the support of Free Schools in Districts and Parishes which have made no returns, under certain restrictions.

        Mr. MAZYCK offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion:

        Resolved, That the drafts of Commissioners of Free Schools, who may not have made returns to the Legislature during the present session, shall be paid by the Treasurer, notwithstanding such default: Provided, Such returns shall be rendered to the Comptroller General at any time before the first day of July next.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. MAZYCK introduced

        A Bill to authorize the South Carolina Railroad Company to issue receivable notes; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        The Senate proceeded to the

GENERAL ORDERS OF THE DAY.

        The unfavorable report of the Committee on Military and Pensions, on the House resolution in relation to the increase of pay of soldiers, was agreed to.

        The report of the same Committee, on the petition of Martha McGraw, praying arrearages of pension, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks,

        On the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, and of J. L. Harris, Executor, and others, praying payment of coupons of certain bonds guaranteed by the State; also,

        On the petition of A. W. Leland, to be refunded a tax illegally collected, were passed over.

        The unfavorable report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts, on the account of Dr. T. R. Aldrich, was agreed to; and

        The Senate granted leave to Mr. LESESNE to withdraw the account.

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks, on

        A Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad; also,

        The resolution in relation to destroying crops of cotton and rice, was passed over.

        The General Orders, with the exception of the papers passed over, were disposed of.

        Mr. LESESNE moved that the report of the Blue Ridge Railroad Company be printed, and referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks, which was agreed to.

        Mr. HARRISON presented the report of the Committee on Claims and Grievances,

        On the account of McCarter and Dawson, for 62 copies of the 11th volume of Richardson's Equity Reports.

        On the account of W. W. Purse, for work done in the Senate Chamber in 1861.

        On the account of A. O. Norris & Co., for public printing.

        On the account of A. J. Burke, for printing Writs of Election for the Senate; which were ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        On motion of Mr. SESSIONS, the Senate adjourned at 1, P. M.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Martin.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

ADDITIONAL SENATORS:

        Hon. W. IZARD BULL, Senator from St. Andrew's, and Hon. THOS. M. WAGNER, Senator from Christ Church, appeared in their places in the Senate Chamber.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate

        A Bill to alter the time of holding the election for Ordinary of Anderson District; which received the third reading, and it was

        Resolved, That the Bill do pass, that the title thereof be changed, that it be called an Act.

        Ordered, That it be returned to the House of Representatives.

        The House of Representatives also sent to the Senate

        A resolution relating to the payment of postage; which was ordered for immediate consideration, was agreed to, and ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives; also,

        The report of the Committee on Claims,

        On the account of McCarter & Dawson, for printing; also,

        On the account of W. W. Purse, for work done in the Representatives Hall in 1861; also,

        On the accounts of Dr. John G. Williams, for services rendered in the examination of a pauper lunatic; also,

        On the account of Dr. John Lake, for services in the examination of a pauper lunatic; also,

        On the account of Dr. Jno. G. Williams, for services rendered in the examination of Henry Goleman, a pauper lunatic; which were referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances; also,

        The report of the Committee of Roads, Bridges and Ferries,

        On the petition of the citizens of York District, praying for a new road from Joseph McCosh's residence to Gaffney's Ferry, on Broad River; also,

        On the petition of Elijah Timmerman, praying damages for a new road run through his land, and report of Commissioners thereon; also,

        On the claim of J. R. Todd, for damages to land by running a new road; which were referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings.

        The report of the Committee of Ways and Means,

        On the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, in relation to the non-payment of interest on bonds issued by certain Railroad Companies, under the guarantee of the State; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        The report of the Committee on Claims.

        On the account of E. J. McDaniel, proprietor of the Chester Standard, for advertising;

        On the account of the Commissioners appointed to assess the value of lands in Pickens District, of Andrew Wilson and John Swafford, taken for public use;

        On the account of the Charleston Courier, for public printing;

        On the account of A. J. Burke, for printing writs of election;

        On the account of E. R. Stokes, for binding;

        Which were referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances.

        Mr. MOSES presented a resolution that, for the remainder of the session, the Committees of both Houses on the Military should act as a Joint Committee in all matters touching the Military and State Defences; which was ordered for immediate consideration, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence; also,

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary,

        On a Bill to authorize Trustees to invest funds in Bonds of the Confederate States; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow; also,

        The report of the same Committee,

        On various presentments and petitions in relation to stay of sales under legal process; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow, and the Bill and report were ordered to be printed.

        Mr. HOPE presented the report of the Special Joint Committee to nominate a President and Directors of the Bank of the State of South Carolina; which was ordered to be printed, as follows:

        The Special Joint Committee, to whom it was referred to nominate suitable persons for President and Directors of the Bank of the State of South Carolina, ask leave to report, that they have made the following nominations:

For President:

• CHARLES M. FURMAN.

For Directors:

• 1. CHARLES J. COLCOCK,
• 2. A. E. DOTTERER,
• 3. E. W. MARSHALL,
• 4. P. C. GAILLARD.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. GARLINGTON introduced

        A Bill to prescribe the manner of calling for Volunteers, and to provide for their organization, and to alter and amend the Act entitled "An Act to reduce all Acts and clauses of Acts in relation to the Militia of this State into one Act, and to alter and amend the same; which was referred to the Committee on Military and Pensions, and was ordered to be printed.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the report of the Committee on Military and Pensions, on so much of the Governor's Message as refers to the appointment of Provost Marshals; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow; also,

        The report of the same Committee,

        On a Bill to continue certain Military Commissions, was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. MCALILEY presented the report of the Committee on Finance and Banks, on

        A Bill to authorize the South Carolina Railroad Company to issue receivable notes; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow, and. to be printed.

        Mr. CANNON presented the petition of Dr. R. E. Cleveland, for medical services rendered the State; which was referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts.

        Mr. MOSES presented the report of the Committee on the Judiciary, on the communication of J. S. G. Richardson, Esq., with the 11th volume of his Equity Reports; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. SIMPSON presented the report of the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts,

        On a Bill to amend the charter of the Union Light Infantry Charitable Society and Company; also,

        The report of the same Committee,

        On a Bill to incorporate the Palmetto Lyceum of Charleston; which were ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. McKEWN presented the report of the Vestry of St. James', Goose Creek, on the Ludlam School Fund; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. WATSON presented the return of Free Schools for Edgefield District, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. WHALEY presented the following resolution:

        Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks, to inquire and report what measures are necessary in relation to the taxes of those citizens of the State who are exiles from their homes, and whose property is partially or entirely in the possession of our enemies.

        Which was ordered for immediate consideration, and agreed to.

        Mr. WARE presented the following resolution:

        Resolved, That a Committee, consisting of one member from each Congressional Distriet, be appointed by the President of the Senate, to nominate suitable persons for Trustees of the South Carolina College, and that a message be sent to the House of Representatives, asking that body to appoint a similar Committee, to co-operate with the Committee of the Senate.

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

        Mr. WARE, from the Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices, asked leave to report that the Board of Trustees of the South Carolina College is vacant; also,

        That the office of Register in Equity for Charleston District is vacant, on account of the death of the late Thomas J. Gantt.

        On motion of Mr. LESESNE, the report of the Military Committee, in relation to the appointment of Provost Marshals, was ordered to be printed.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the report of the Commissioners of Free Schools for the Parish of St. Philip's and St. Michael's; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        On motion of Mr. MCKEWN, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, proposing to that body to unite with the Senate in a ballot for

Register in Equity for Charleston District, at 2 o'clock, P. M., to-morrow.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following message; which was ordered to lie on the table.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 3, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully asks the Senate to unite with that body to-morrow, at 1½ o'clock, P. M., in balloting for the office of Register in Equity for Charleston District.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following message; which was concurred on:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 3, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully asks the Senate to unite with that body on Wednesday next, at 1½ o'clock, P. M., in balloting for the office of Comptroller General.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        On motion of Mr. MAZYCK, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, requesting that body to postpone the ballot for second Confederate States Senator until 2 o'clock.

        Mr. ALSTON presented the following resolution:

        Resolved, That the action of his Excellency the Governor, in the organization of the Pee Dee Legion, meets with the sanction and approval of this General Assembly.

        Which was referred to the Committee on the Military and Pensions.

        The PRESIDENT announced the following gentlemen as the Committee to nominate suitable persons for Trustees of the South Carolina College: Messrs. Ware, Montgomery, S. W. Palmer, Heyward, Watson, and McCaw.

        At 1 o'clock, P. M., pursuant to orders previously made, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and joined that body in a ballot for one Confederate States Senator.

        Messrs. Harrison and Hart were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate to count the ballots.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate

        A Bill to amend an Act entitled An Act to provide a patrol and military guard for the city of Charleston, and for other purposes; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on the Military and Pensions.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. FICKLING introduced

        A Bill to suspend the ninth section of an Act entitled "An Act to raise supplies for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-three;" which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        The following message of concurrence was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 3, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives concurs in the message of your body, fixing the time of balloting for a second Confederate States Senator at 2 o'clock, P. M., to-day, instead of 1½ o'clock, P. M., as formerly agreed upon.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        The Senate then proceeded to the

GENERAL ORDERS OF THE DAY.

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks,

        On the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, and of J. L. Harris, Executor, and others, praying payment of coupons of certain bonds guaranteed by the State; also,

        On the petition of A. W. Leland, to be refunded a tax illegally collected; also,

        On a Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad; were passed over.

        The General Orders were suspended.

        Mr. HARRISON, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Confederate States Senator, asked leave to report that, 66 votes being necessary for a choice and no one of the candidates having received that number, there was, consequently, no election.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following message:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 3, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully asks the Senate to rescind the message fixing 2 o'clock, P. M., to-day, for a ballot for a second Confederate

States Senator, and to unite with the House in a joint ballot for two Confederate States Senators at the hour aforesaid,

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Which was ordered to lie on the table.

        At 2 o'clock, P. M., the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and again joined that body in a second ballot for Confederate States Senator.

        Messrs. Heyward and Hope were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate to count the ballots.

        The General Orders were resumed.

        The Senate granted leave to Mr. McAliley to withdraw the resolutions in relation to destroying crops of cotton and rice.

        The General Orders were again suspended.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following messages of concurrence:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 3, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives concurs in the resolution of the Senate, making the Committees on the Military of the two Houses of this Legislature a joint Committee during the remainder of the Session.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 3, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives concurs in the message of the Senate, proposing to go into an election to-morrow, at 2 o'clock, P. M., for Register in Equity for Charleston District.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Mr. MAZYCK moved that the Senate do now adjourn; which motion was lost.

        The General Orders were resumed.

        The report of the Committee on Claims and Grievances,

        On the account of McCarter & Dawson, for 62 copies of the 11th volume of Richardson's Equity Reports; also,

        On the account of W. W. Purse, for work done in the Senate Chamber in 1861; also,

        On the account of A. O. Norris & Co., for public printing; also,

        On the account of A. J. Burke, for printing writs of election for the Senate, were agreed to, and were ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        Mr. GARLINGTON presented the following resolution; which was ordered for immediate consideration, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence:

        Resolved, That the losses sustained by the planters of this State, who have sacrificed their property by committing it to the flames rather than it should fall into the hands of our invaders, entitle them to the warmest sympathy of the people of this State, and that their conduct has exhibited a noble spirit of patriotism, which reflects the highest honor upon them, and upon our beloved State.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. MARSHALL introduced

        A Bill to protect the persons and property of volunteers who are now in, or may hereafter be in, the service of their country, against vexatious lawsuits and executions, and to grant aid to such of their families as may require support; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Military and Pensions.

        Mr. HOPE, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Confederate States Senator, asked leave to report, that no one of the candidates had received a majority of all the votes cast, and that consequently there was no election.

        On motion of Mr. CANNON, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, proposing to that body to go into a ballot forthwith for two Confederate States Senators.

        The following message of concurrence was received from the House of Representatives:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 3, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives concurs in the message of the Senate, proposing forthwith to go into an election for two Confederate States Senators.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Whereupon the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and joined that House in a ballot for two Confederate States Senators.

        Messrs. Irby and Johnson were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate to count the ballots.

        On motion of Mr. MAZYCK, the Senate adjourned at half-past 3 o'clock, P. M.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The session was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Gamewell.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

        Message No. 2, from his Excellency the Governor, was read, and, on motion of Mr. MCKEWN, was passed over.

        Mr. IRBY, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for two Senators to the Confederate States Congress, asked leave to report, that R. W. Barnwell and J. L. Orr had received a majority of all the votes cast.

        They were, therefore, declared by the PRESIDENT duly elected accordingly.

        Mr. CANNON presented the report of the Committee on Roads and Buildings,

        On the report of the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries, of the House, on the claim of J. R. Todd, for damages to land by running a new Road; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow; also,

        The report of the same Committee on the report of the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries of the House of Representatives,

        On the petition of citizens of York District, praying the opening of a new road from the residence of Joseph McCosh to Gaffney's Ferry, on Broad River; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools of Abbeville District, for 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion; also,

        The report of the Committee on Military and Pensions,

        On a Bill to protect the persons and property of volunteers against vexatious law suits and executions, and to give aid to such of their families as require support; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow, and to be printed.

        On motion of Mr. GARLINGTON, Message No. 2, of his Excellency the Governor, was taken up; and the Message and report were referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts.

        Mr. APPLEBY presented the report of the Solicitor of the Southern Circuit; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. HART presented the return of the Board of Commissioners of Free Schools for the District of Darlington, for 1861; also,

        The memorial of citizens of Darlington District, praying the passage of a Stay Law; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; also,

        The report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts,

        On the account of Dr. A. N. Talley, was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. ALSTON presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for the Parish of Prince George, Winyaw, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        The Senate proceeded to the

GENERAL ORDERS OF THE DAY.

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks,

        On the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, and of J. L. Harris, Executor, and others, praying payment of coupons of certain Bonds guaranteed by the State, was passed over.

        Mr. ARTHUR moved that the report of the same Committee,

        On the petition of A. W. Leland, do lie on the table, which motion was lost; and on the question of agreeing to the report, it was decided affirmatively, and the report was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The report of the same Committee,

        On a Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad, was passed over.

        A Bill to authorize Trustees to invest funds in Bonds of the Confederate States, received the second reading, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives.

        On motion of Mr. MAZYCK, the report of the Committee on the Judiciary,

        On the various presentments and petitions in relation to stay of sales under legal process, was placed in the General Orders of to-morrow.

        The following Bills received the second reading, were agreed to, and were ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives:

        A Bill to continue certain military commissions, and

        A Bill to authorize the South Carolina Railroad Company to issue receivable notes.

        At half-past 1, P. M., pursuant to orders previously made, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and joined that House in a ballot for Comptroller General.

        Messrs. Manning and Marshall were appointed the Committee on the part of the Senate to count the ballots.

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary,

        On the communication of J. S. G. Richardson, Esq., with the 11th volume of his Equity Reports, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        A Bill to amend the charter of the Union Light Infantry Charitable Society and Company; also,

        A Bill to incorporate the Palmetto Lyceum of Charleston, received the second reading, were agreed to, and were ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives.

        The report of the Committee on Military and Pensions,

        On so much of the Governor's Message as refers to the appointment of Provost Marshals, was passed over.

        The General Orders were disposed of.

        Mr. LESESNE gave notice that he will to-morrow ask leave to introduce

        A Bill to provide more efficient police regulations for the Districts on the sea-board.

        Mr. LESESNE also presented the petition of the City Council of Charleston, in relation to insane negroes and colored persons in that city; which was referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts.

        Mr. WATSON presented the petition of sundry citizens of Edgefield District, praying that Elijah Timmerman be not paid damages for land used by the Commissioners of Roads; which was referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings.

        At 2 o'clock, P. M., pursuant to orders previously made, the Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and joined that House in a ballot for Register in Equity of Charleston District.

        On motion of Mr. DELOACH, the Senate adjourned at ten minutes past 2 o'clock, P. M.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Pringle.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

        Mr. MAZYCK presented the memorial of the City Council of Charleston, praying that authority be granted to them to issue notes or bills to an amount not to exceed three hundred thousand dollars; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. MAZYCK, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Register in Equity for Charleston District, asked leave to report, that James L. Gantt had received a majority of all the votes cast.

        He was therefore declared by the PRESIDENT duly elected accordingly.

        Mr. DELOACH presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Prince William's Parish, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. ARTHUR presented the petition of John A. Kay, late Assistant Architect of the New State Capitol, praying the suspension of a certain suit against him in the name of the State, or to be allowed to set up a discount in said suit for money due him by the State; which was referred to the Committee on the New State House.

        Mr. MOSES presented the petition of Dr. M. Jas. Moore, for post mortem examinations; which was referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts.

        Mr. MOSES submitted the presentment of the Grand Jury for Sumter District, Fall Term, 1861:

        So much thereof as relates to a stay law, monoply of the necessaries of life, and owning of slaves by free negroes, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. BOYKIN presented the report of the Solicitor of the Northern Circuit, on District Officers and their Offices; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. MANNING, from the Committee appointed to count the ballots for Comptroller General, asked leave to report, that James A. Black had received a majority of all the votes cast.

        He was therefore declared by the PRESIDENT duly elected accordingly.

        Mr. ALLEN presented the report of the Solicitor of the Middle Circuit on the condition of the offices of Clerk, Sheriff, Ordinary, and Commissioner in Equity for the several Districts within the Middle Circuit; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; also,

        The report of the Solicitor of the Western Circuit, on District Officers and their Offices; which was referred to the same Committee.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the report of the Committee on the Military and Pensions,

        On the House Bill to amend an Act entitled An Act to provide a Patrol and Military Guard for the city of Charleston, and for other purposes; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. McALILEY presented the Annual Report of the Commissioners of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education, and Religion.

        Mr. FURMAN presented the report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts, on the account of Dr. R. E. Cleveland, for medical services rendered the State; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. BARKER presented the report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts, on the account of Dr. J. H. Boatwright, for post mortem examinations; which was ordered for immediate consideration. The report was ordered to lie on the table, and leave was granted by the Senate to Mr. ARTHUR to withdraw the account.

        Mr. HARRISON presented the petition of sundry citizens of Anderson District, praying relief by legislation from extortioners and speculators in articles of prime necessity; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. WARE presented the report of the Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices, on certain contingent accounts; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow; also,

        The report of the same Committee, as to vacancy of office of the Treasurer of the Lower Division.

        Pursuant to notice, and with leave of the Senate, Mr. LESESNE introduced

        A Bill to provide more efficient police regulations for the Districts on the sea-coast; which received the first reading, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and was ordered to be printed.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following message of concurrence:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 3, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully informs your Body that the House concurs in your message, informing that body that the Senate has appointed a Committee of one from each Congressional District, to nominate suitable persons to act as Trustees of the South Carolina College, and requesting

a similar Committee to be appointed by the House, to act as a Joint Committee with the one aforesaid, and has appointed the following persons to act on said Committee, viz:

        Messrs. Simons Lucas, Jr., J. H. Screven, J. N. Lipscomb, J. S. Wilson, B. F. Whitner and W. L. T. Prince.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        The House of Representatives also returned to the Senate the following resolution, in which it had concurred:

        Resolved, That the losses sustained by the planters of this State, who have sacrificed their property by committing it to the flames rather than it should fall into the hands of our invaders, entitle them to the warmest sympathy of the people of this State, and that their conduct has exhibited a noble spirit of patriotism, which reflects the highest honor upon our beloved State.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate

        A Bill to amend and suspend certain portions of the Militia Law of this State; which received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Military and Pensions.

        Mr. PALMER presented the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Internal Improvements, on the petition of Dr. A. B. Crook, and the presentment of the Grand Jury of York District, on the subject of sheep and dogs; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. HOPE presented the following resolution, which was agreed to:

        Whereas, in the present condition of our finances, it is desirable to know the liabilities of the State in all the departments of its operations, among which is the new State Capitol, involving contracts with individual citizens and copartnerships, some of which may be alien enemies; therefore,

        Resolved, That it be required of the Committee on the New State Capitol to ascertain whether any of the contractors for work or material on the New State House have become foreigners to the Confederate Government of America, or alien enemies, since the date of their contracts, and whether any moneys are due them, and if any, what are the amounts, and report to the Senate at as early a day as practicable.

        Mr. APPLEBY presented the petition of the town Council of Summerville, for increase of tax to meet the expense of the town; which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts.

        The Senate proceeded to the

GENERAL ORDERS OF THE DAY.

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks,

        On the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, and of J. L. Harris, Executor, and others, praying payment of coupons of certain bonds guaranteed by the State, was, on motion of Mr. MCALILEY, re-committed.

        The following papers were passed over:

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks, on

        A Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad.

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary, on various presentments and petitions, in relation to stay of sales under legal process; and

        The report of the Committee on Military and Pensions, on so much of the Governor's Message as refers to the appointment of Provost Marshals.

        The report of the House Committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries,

        On the claim of J. R. Todd, for damages to land, was concurred in, and was returned to the House of Representatives.

        The report of the Committee on Roads and Buildings, recommending concurrence with certain proviso in the report of the House Committee of Roads, Bridges and Ferries,

        On the petition of citizens of York District, praying the opening of a new Road from the residence of Joseph McCosh to Gaffney's Ferry, on Broad River, being before the Senate, a message was sent to the House of Representatives, asking leave to insert the words: "Provided that consent of land owners, without damages, be obtained."

        The report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medica Accounts,

        On the account of Dr. A. N. Talley, was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The report of the Committee on Military and Pensions,

        On a Bill to protect the persons and property of volunteers against vexatious law suits and executions, and to give aid to such of their families as require support, was passed over.

        The General Orders, with the exception of the papers passed over, were disposed of.

        Mr. MCCAW presented the petition of sundry citizens of York for the passage of an Act authorizing those using neighborhood roads or private paths, to use dirt, timber and stone, for the repair of said paths; also,

        The counter petition of citizens of York District, against the passage of an Act granting leave to use dirt, stone, or timber for the repair of private paths or neighborhood roads; which were referred to the Committee on Roads and Buildings.

        Mr. WARE presented the petition of citizens of Greenville District, in relation to extortioners; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; also,

        The petition of Dr. Crook, in relation to whiskey and grain; also,

        The petition of Dr. Crook, in relation to salt; which were referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Internal Improvements.

        On motion of Mr. E. G. PALMER, the Senate adjourned at half-past 1 o'clock, P. M.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

        The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Boyd.

        Mr. MARSHALL presented the report of the Committee on Military and Pensions, on the House Bill to amend and suspend certain portions of the Militia Laws of this State; which was made the Special Order for 1 o'clock, P. M.

        Mr. MARSHALL, from the Committee on Military and Pensions, reported

        A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating a military establishment for the State of South Carolina, and for other purposes;" which received the first reading, and was ordered for a second reading to-morrow, and to be printed.

        Mr. WARE, from the Special Joint Committee appointed on the part of the Senate to nominate a Board of Trustees for the South Carolina College, asked leave to report the following names to constitute said Board:

        T. N. Dawkins, B. F. Perry, J. I. Middleton, J. H. Means, W. F. DeSaussure, R. W. Barnwell, J. S. Preston, C. G. Memminger, T. C. Perrin, J. H. Thornwell, R. F. W. Alston, Thomas Smith, James Chesnut, Jr., F. J. Moses, J. L. Petigru, J. L. Manning, Samuel McAliley, A. P. Calhoun, James Farrow, Wade Hampton.

        Which was ordered to be printed, and to be laid on the table of members.

        Mr. MOSES presented the report of the Committee on the Judiciary, on the petition of McCarter & Dawson, for extension of time on their contract for the re-publication of the South Carolina Law and Equity Reports; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. WARE presented the following resolution:

        Resolved, That a Message be sent to the House of Representatives, asking that body to join this, in an election for a Board of Trustees of the South Carolina College, to-morrow, at 1 o'clock; and immediately thereafter for Solicitor of the Eastern Circuit; and immediately thereafter for Treasurer of the Lower Division; which was ordered for immediate consideration, was agreed to, and a message was sent accordingly:

        Mr. ARTHUR presented the petition of Thomas B. Clarkson, for himself, and for the estate of William Clarkson, deceased, praying to be refunded a tax illegally collected; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks; also,

        The account of Dr. Wm. C. Freeman, for a post mortem examination; and

        The account of Dr. J. H. Boatwright, for a post mortem examination; which were referred to the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts.

        Mr. FURMAN presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for the Parishes of St. Thomas and St. Dennis, for the year 1861; which was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        Mr. MCALILEY presented the report of the Committee on Finance and Banks,

        On the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, and of J. L. Harris, and others, praying payment of coupons of certain Bonds guaranteed by the State; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow,

        Mr. MCALILEY, from the Committee on Finance and Banks, reported

        A Bill to authorize the City Council of Charleston to issue and put in circulation notes receivable in payment of taxes or dues to the City; which received the first reading, and was ordered for a second reading to-morrow.

        Mr. MCALILEY also presented the report of the Committee on Finance and Banks,

        On a Bill to suspend the 9th section of an Act entitled "An Act to raise supplies for the year 1823; which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        Mr. CANNON presented the petition of sundry citizens of Spartanburg District, praying that, in view of the present state of the country, the great waste of corn by distilling be prohibited during the present war; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. HARRISON presented the report of the Committee on Claims and Grievances, on the report of the Committee on Claims, of the House,

        On the account of E. R. Stokes, for binding;

        On the account of A. J. Burke, for printing writs of election for the House of Representatives;

        On the account of the Charleston Courier, for public printing.

        On the report of the Commissioners appointed to assess the value of lands in Pickens District belonging to Andrew Wilson and John Swafford.

        On the account of E. J. McDaniel, proprietor of the Chester Standard, for public printing.

        On the account of Dr. John G. Williams, for services rendered in the examination of a pauper lunatic; also,

        On the account of Dr. John Lake, for services rendered in the examination of a pauper lunatic; also,

        On the account of Dr. John G. Williams, for services rendered in the examination of a pauper lunatic; also,

        On the account of W. W. Purse, for work done in the Representatives' Hall in 1861; all of which were ordered for consideration to-morrow.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following message:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 5, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives grants leave to the Senate to amend the report of the Committe on Roads, Bridges and Ferries of the House, by adding the following proviso, to wit: "that consent of land owners, without damages, be obtained."

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Whereupon the report of the House Committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries, on the petition of citizens of York District, praying for a new Road from Joseph McCosh's residence to Gaffney's Ferry, on Broad River, was taken up, and the proviso added. The report was then agreed to, and was ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following message, which was ordered to lie on the table:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 5, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully asks the Senate to unite with that body to-morrow, at 1 o'clock, P. M., in a ballot for Solicitor of the Eastern Circuit.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        Mr. BOYKIN presented the report of the Solicitor of the Eastern Circuit on District Officers and their Offices; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following resolutions, which were ordered for consideration to-morrow:

        Resolved, That in the opinion of this Legislature, the construction of the Cheraw and Coalfields Railroad is an enterprise which should be speedily and energetically prosecuted.

        Resolved, That the Tresurer of the Upper Division do pay to Mrs. Ann G. Wardlaw, the widow of the late F. H. Wardlaw, one of the Associate Judges of the Appeal Court of the State, the balance of his salary for eighteen hundred and sixty-one.

        Mr. FICKLING moved to consider the resolution as to the Cheraw and Coalfields, Railroad; which motion was lost.

        At 1 o'clock P. M., the Senate proceeded to the

SPECIAL ORDER FOR THIS HOUR.

        A Bill to amend and suspend certain portions of the Militia Law of this State received the second reading, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives.

        Mr. ALLEN gave notice that he will ask leave, on the third reading of the Bill, to amend the eighth section, by writing the words "Brigade and Division" after the word "Regiments."

        Mr. MARSHALL also gave notice of a resolution, on the third reading, to suspend the 26th Rule of the Senate, so far as it may relate to the Bill to amend and suspend certain portions of the Militia Laws of this State.

        The PRESIDENT presented the Annual Private Report of the President of the Bank of the State, indebtedness and liabilities of Officers and Directors of the Bank and its Branches; which was ordered to lie on the Clerk's desk for the inspection of Senators.

        A communication from his Excellency the Governor was received and read, in relation to certain missing documents; which was referred to the Special Committee charged with the Executive Documents.

        On motion of Mr. MCKEWN, the Senate adjourned at five minutes to 4 o'clock, P. M.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1861.

        The Senate met at 12, M., pursuant to adjournment.

        The Clerk read the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday.

        The session was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Walker.

        The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate, the following communication:

To the President, and other members of the
Senate of the State of South Carolina:

        GENTLEMAN: I beg leave to signify my acceptance of the office of Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals, to which you have been pleased to elect me; and at the same time, to express my high sense of this renewed evidence of confidence on the part of the Legislature.

With great respect, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,

BENJ. F. DUNKIN.

        Mr. MOSES presented the report of the Committee on the Judiciary,

        On a Bill to repeal the third section of an Act entitled "An Act for regulating and fixing the salaries of several officers, and for other purposes therein mentioned; also,

        On a Bill to provide more efficient police regulations for the Districts on the sea-board; which were ordered for consideration on Monday next.

        The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the Comptroller General's report

        On the Contingent Accounts of the Lower Division; which was referred to the Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices.

        Mr. FURMAN, from the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts, reported

        A Bill to enable the City Council of Charleston to make provision for the insane paupers within the limits of the City; which received the first reading, and was ordered for a second reading on Monday next; also,

        A Bill to incorporate the Palmetto Lyceum, of Charleston, received the third reading, and it was

        Resolved, That the Bill do pass; that the title thereof be changed; that it be called an Act.

        Ordered, That it be returned to the House of Representatives.

        A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to raise supplies for the year commencing in October, one thousand eight hundred and sixty, and for other purposes," received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        A Bill to authorize the formation of a volunteer company of Light Artillery, and to incorporate the same, by the name of the Waccamaw Light Artillery," received the third reading, and it was

        Resolved, That the Bill do pass; that the title thereof be changed; that it be called an Act.

        Ordered, That it be sent to the House of Representatives.

        A Bill to authorize the Board of Trustees and Faculty of the Medical College of South Carolina to apply certain funds to the payment of debt, and to other purposes, received the first reading, and was referred to the Committee on the College, Education and Religion.

        The following resolutions of thanks to the defenders of Forts Walker and Beauregard, were ordered for consideration on Monday next, and to be printed:

        Resolved, That the thanks of the General Assemby are due to the defenders of Forts Walker and Beauregard, for the courageous tenacity with which they held their respective posts for more than four hours, in the tremendous conflict of the 7th November, against the overwhelming fire of the enemy.

        Resolved, That in the stern devotion to their country exhibited on that day, by both her adopted and her native citizen soldiery, South Carolina sees that the ancient spirit of her people still exists--the glory of her past, the prestige of her future, renown.

        Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded by the Clerks of both Houses to Brigadier General T. F. Drayton, with the request that he extend them to the officers and soldiers under his command, whose bravery signalized their devotion to duty and their country.

        The report of the Committee of Ways and Means,

        On so much of Message No. 1, of his Excellency the Governor, to the Legislature (at the extra session) as refers to expenditures for the Volunteers in Virginia, and the pay of the first Regiment of Volunteers, was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary,

        On the petition of certain persons summoned as Jurors, at Lexington, Fall Term, 1861, praying compensation, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        The report of the Committee of Ways and Means,

        On the petition of J. Steckley and T. H. Smith, asking to be refunded taxes illegally collected from them, was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        The report of the same Committee,

        On the report of the Joint Committee appointed to examine the Bank of the State of South Carolina, was also referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        A Bill to prescribe the manner of calling for volunteers, and to provide for the organization, and to alter and amend the Act entitled "An Act to reduce all Acts and clauses of Acts in relation to the militia of this State into one Act, and to alter and amend the same," in pursuance to the recommendation of the Military. Committee, was ordered to lie on the table.

        The Senate proceeded to the

GENERAL ORDERS OF THE DAY.

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks, on

        A Bill to aid in the construction of the Barnwell Railroad, was passed over.

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary, on various presentments and petitions in relation to stay of sales under legal process, was, on motion of Mr. MOSES, made the Special Order for Tuesday, at 1 o'clock, P. M.

        The report of the Committee on Military and Pensions,

        On so much of the Governor's Message as refers to the appointment of Provost Marshals, was, on motion of Mr. MAZYCK, placed in the General Orders of Monday.

        Mr. MAZYCK moved to postpone the consideration of

        A Bill to protect the persons and property of volunteers against vexatious law suits and executions, and to give aid to such of their families as require support; which motion was lost, and the Bill was on the second reading; when

        The House of Representatives sent to the Senate the following message; which was ordered to lie on the table:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, December 7, 1861.

Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate:

        The House of Representatives respectfully concurs in so much of your message "proposing to go into an election for Solicitor of the Eastern Circuit, Treasurer of the Lower Division, and Trustees of the South Carolina College, to-day, at 1 o'clock, P. M.," as relates to the joint ballot for Solicitor of the Eastern Circuit.

By order of the House,

JAMES SIMONS, Speaker.

        On motion of Mr. MARSHALL, Chairman of the Military Committee, the bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        On motion of Mr. LESESNE, the General Orders were suspended.

        Mr. LESESNE offered the following resolutions; which were ordered for immediate consideration:

        Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to communicate to the Senate (if in his judgment it be not incompatible with the public interest) the state of our military preparation to repel the invasion of our State, the number of effective forces now in the field for that purpose, and the number of arms at his disposal, and whether any, and what reinforcements are expected from our sister States, or from the Government at Richmond.

        Resolved, That such communication be made to the Senate in secret session, if his Excellency deem it advisable.

        Which were agreed to, and a copy of the resolutions were enclosed by the Clerk to his Excellency the Governor.

        Mr. ALLEN offered the following resolution; which was ordered for consideration on Monday next:

        Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to adjourn the camp of instruction and recruiting at this place, to the section of country embraced by the Savannah and Charleston Railroad, so that the soldiery may be located where there is a necessity for their presence.

        Mr. ALLEN presented the petition of Sarah E. Stone, of Spartanburg District, praying to be refunded a double tax; which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banks.

        Mr. CANNON presented the report of the Committee on Roads and Buildings, on the petition of sundry citizens of York District, praying for the passage of an Act authorizing those using neighborhood roads or private paths, to use dirt, timber, and stone for the repair of said paths; also,

        A counter petition on the same subject; which were ordered for consideration on Monday next.

        Mr. LESESNE presented the memorial of the several Building and Loan Associations in the City of Charleston, praying to be allowed to suspend their calls for monthly instalments; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

        Mr. WARE presented the report of the Committee on Incorporations and Engrossed Acts,

        On the petition of the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company, together with a counter memorial upon the same subject; and likewise

        A Bill upon the same subject; which were ordered for consideration on Monday next.

        The General Orders were resumed.

        A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a Patrol and Military Guard for the City of Charleston, and for other purposes," was agreed to, and ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

        The report of the Committee on the Lunatic Asylum and Medical Accounts,

        On the account of Dr. R. E. Cleveland, for medical services rendered the State, was agreed to, and ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence; and the Senate granted leave to Mr. CANNON to withdraw the account.

        The report of the Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices, on certain contingent accounts, was agreed to, and ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The unfavorable report of the Committee on Agriculture and Internal Improvements,

        On the petition of Dr. A. B. Crook, and the presentment of the Grand Jury of York District, on the subject of sheep and dogs, was agreed to.

        A Bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating a Military establishment for the State of South Carolina, and for other purposes," was, on motion of Mr. MAZYCK, placed in the General Orders of Monday.

        The report of the Committee on the Judiciary,

        On the petition of McCarter and Dawson, for extension of time on their contract for the re-publication of the South Carolina Law and Equity Reports, was agreed to, and ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

        The report of the Committee on Finance and Banks,

        On the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, and of J. L. Harris and others, praying payment of Coupons of certain Bonds guaranteed by the State, was placed in the Calendar of Monday; also,

        A Bill to authorize the City Council of Charleston to issue and put in circulation notes receivable in taxes or dues to the city.

        The report of the House Committee of Claims on the following papers, was agreed to, and they were ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

        On the account of E. R. Stokes, for binding.

        On the account of A. J. Burke, for printing writs of election for the House of Representatives.

        On the account of the Charteston Courier, for public printing.

        On the report of the Commissioners appointed to assess the value of lands in Pickens District, belonging to Andrew Wilson and John Swafford.

        On the account of E. J. McDaniel, proprietor of the Chester Standard, for public printing.

        On the account of Dr. John G. Williams, for services rendered in the examination of a pauper lunatic.

        On the account of Dr. John Lake, for services rendered in the examination of a pauper lunatic.

        On the account of W. W. Purse, for work done in the Representatives Hall.

        On the account of Dr. John G. Williams, for services rendered in the examination of a pauper lunatic.

        The resolution as to the Cheraw and Coalfields Railroad, was ordered to be placed in the General Orders of Monday.

        The resolution to pay Mrs. Ann G. Wardlaw a certain sum of money, was concurred in, and ordered to be returned to the House of Representatives.

        The General Orders were disposed of.

        Mr ARTHUR presented the account of Peter B. Glass & Co., for stationery furnished the Senate; which was referred to the Committee on Claims and Grievances.

        Mr. E. G. PALMER presented the report of the Special Committee of the Senate, in relation to members of this body who hold office in the military service of the State, or of the Confederate States; which was ordered for consideration on Monday, and to be printed.

        Leave of absence was granted by the Senate to the Senator from Newberry, from and after to-day, until Tuesday next.

        Mr. MAZYCK moved that the Senate take a recess until 7 o'clock.

        Mr. ALLEN moved to lay the motion upon the table, which was agreed to.

        Mr. MARSHALL offered the following resolution:

        Resolved, That the twenty-sixth rule of the Senate be suspended, so as to permit the amendment of the Bill on the third reading; which was agreed to, and the rule was suspended accordingly.

        Mr. WARE, from the Committee on Accounts and Vacant Offices, asked leave to report a vacancy on the Chancery Bench, occasioned by the promotion of the Hon. Benj. F. Dunkin.

        Mr. ALLEN withdrew his resolution to lay the motion to take a recess upon the table.

        The question then recurred upon taking a recess, which was decided affirmatively.

        The Senate suspended business until 7 o'clock, P. M.