A. D. 1892. Proviso. and assigns forever: Provided, Operations are commenced and the sum of fifty thousand ($50,000) dollars expended towards utilizing the water power of the said canal for manufacturing or other purposes within five years from the approval of this Act. SEC. 2. That this Act shall take effect from and immediately When to take after the date of its approval. Approved December 15th, A. D. 1892. effect. AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO AMEND No. 3. A. A. 1887, SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That an 19 Stat., 995. Act entitled "An Act to amend An Act to amend an Act amended. entitled 'An Act to cede and vest in Mrs. Susan A. Boylston all the right, title and interest of the State in that portion of the canal on Catawba River which lies within the boundaries of the land of the said Susan A. Boylston, in Chester County,' approved 31st January, 1882,' approved December 26th, A. D. 1884, approved December 23rd, A. D. 1887, be, and the same is hereby, amended, by extending the time therein limited for five additional Time extend years. Approved December 15th, A. D. 1892. ed. AN ACT TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE No. 4. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre A. D. 1892. Offense fined. d e sentatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That whoever tortures, torments, cruelly ill treats, or whoever deprives of necessary sustenance or shelter, or whoever inflicts unnecessary pain or suffering, upon any child, or whosoever causes the same to be done, whether such person be the parent or guardian of such child, or have charge or custody of the same, shall for every Punishment. such offense be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be punished by imprisonment in jail not exceeding thirty (30) days, or by fine not exceeding one hundred ($100) dollars. Gen. Stat.,Ch. LII, made applicable. SEC. 2. That all the provisions of Chapter LII of the General Statutes in reference to the prevention of cruelty to animals be extended to the enforcement of this Act. Approved December 15th, A. D. 1892. No. 5. tice to be notifed. AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE CIRCUIT JUDGES TO GIVE NOTICE TO SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in The Chief Jus- General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That it shall be the duty of each Circuit Judge, when disabled, by sickness or other cause, to hold any Court to which he may be assigned, to give, or cause to be given, prompt notice of such inability or disability to the Chief Justice, so that his place may be Place to be temporarily filled and the Court held according to law. filled. See G. S., § 2123. SEC. 2. That all Acts and parts of Acts inconsistent with this Repealing Act be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Approved December 15th, A. D. 1892. clause. No. 6. AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting A. D. 1892. port to State Education. in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That May be reportto the Legis ed lature. clause. SEC. 2. That all Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with this Repealing Act be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Approved December 15th, A. D. 1892. A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF EIGHT SECTION 1. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That No. 7. the sum of eight hundred dollars be, and the said sum is hereby, Appropriation. Approved December 15th, A. D. 1892. any funds not How paid. A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR REPAIRING OR No. 8. Whereas the marble slab upon the tomb of General Francis Preamble. A. D. 1892. sadly in need of repairs: And, whereas, It is becoming and proper that the place of burial of the distinguished soldier should be marked by an appropriate tomb, suitably inscribed, and that the broken slab should be preserved : SECTION 1. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That the Appropriation sum of six hundred dollars, if so much be necessary, be, and the of $600. same is hereby, appropriated for the repairing or replacing the tomb of General Francis Marion, and suitably inscribing same, in Berkeley County, where the remains are buried. How paid. Governor to make contract. Limit. SEC. 2. That the Comptroller - General be, and is hereby, authorized and required to draw his warrant upon the State Treasurer, when so directed by the Governor of the State, in favor of such person or persons who shall contract to do such work, for such sum or sums, not exceeding the said sum of six hundred dollars, as may be due to said persons under contract with the Governor as aforesaid. SEC. 3. That the Governor of the State is hereby authorized and required to call for bids for the repairs or replacing of said tomb and to contract for the same: Provided, The cost shall not exceed the sum of six hundred dollars. Approved December 19th, A. D. 1892. No. 9. A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALLING OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. mitted to electors. SECTION 1. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That the The call sub- question of calling a Constitutional Convention of the people of South Carolina be submitted to the qualified electors of said State at the next general election, and if a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting on said question, vote in favor of such Convention, it shall be the Time, place duty of the General Assembly, at their next session, to designate the time and place and to prescribe the manner of holding said Convention. and manner. Mode of submission. SEC. 2. That the question of calling said Constitutional Convention shall be submitted to said qualified electors in the follow ing manner: Those in favor of a Constitutional Convention shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon, to wit: "Constitutional Convention-Yes." Those opposed to calling said Convention shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon, to wit: "Constitutional Convention-No." Approved December 19th, A. D. 1892. A. D. 1892. Form of ballots. AN ACT REGULATING CHATTEL MORTGAGES AND THE PAY- No. 10. demption. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That the mortgagor of any chattel shall have the right to redeem the Right of reproperty mortgaged by him at any time before sale by the mortgagee by paying the mortgage debt and any costs incurred in attempting to enforce its payment, and a tender made by the mortgagor of an amount sufficient to pay said debt and costs, if Discharge of not accepted, shall render the mortgage null and void. Approved December 19th, A. D. 1892. Amount of tender. mortgage. AN ACT TO REGULATE THE COMPENSATION OF SHeriffs for CONVEYING LUNATICS TO THE ASYLUM. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That No. 11. after the passage of this Act Sheriffs shall be allowed two dollars Compensation. per day and actual necessarily incurred expenses for conveying lunatics to the Asylum: Provided however, The Sheriff may in extreme cases call in not more than two assistants or deputies, Deputies. and be allowed compensation therefor at one dollar per day and actual additional expenses necessarily incurred. SEC. 2. That said fees and expenses shall be paid by the How paid. County Commissioners as other fees of Sheriffs and Constables are now paid. |