A. D. 1868. Pickens District. AN ORDINANCE TO DIVIDE PICKENS DISTRICT INTO TWO ELEC- We, the People of South Carolina, in Convention met, do ordain, That Pickens District be divided into two Judicial and Election Division of Districts by a line leaving the southern boundary of the State of North Carolina where the White Water River enters this State, and thence down the centre of said river, by whatsoever names known, to Ravenel's Bridge, on Seneca River, and thence along the centre of the road leading to Pendleton village, until it intersects the line of the District of Anderson; that the territory lying east of said line shall hereafter constitute the Judicial and Election District of Pickens; and the territory lying west of said line shall constitute a new Judicial and Election District, to be called Oconee District. Pickens. Oconee. SECTION 2. That James Lewis, James H. Ambler, Rees Bowen, James A. Hagood and W. T. Fields be, and they are hereby, appointed Special Commissioners to select a proper site, and locate a new court house town for Pickens District, which site shall be as near the centre of the District as may be practicable; and for this purpose they are hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the State a tract of not less than one hundred, nor more than four hundred acres of land, and after reserving a sufficient quantity for the public buildings, lay out the balance into town lots of various sizes, as they shall deem most desirable, and after not less than two months' previous public notice, sell the same at public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, or otherwise, as may seem to them best, making titles thereto in the name of the State; the proceeds of said sale, after paying for the lands purchased, to be applied by said Commissioners to the erection of a court house and jail, which shall be completed as soon as practicable. SECTION 3. That Wesley Pitchford, W. E. Holcombe, Bry Frotwell, M. F. Mitchel and Dr. O. M. Doyle be, and they are hereby, appointed Special Commissioners to select a proper site, and locate and erect a court house and jail for Oconee District, which location shall be either at the town of Walhalla, or at some point on the Blue Ridge Railroad between that place and Perryville; and for the purpose of erecting said court house and jail said Commissioners are hereby authorized, if sufficient contributions and means cannot be otherwise raised, to purchase in the name of the State so much land, not exceeding the amount limited to Pickens District, as they shall deem necessary, and to lay out, sell and convey the same as the Commissioners for Pickens District are authorized to do; the proceeds of said sale, after paying for the lands purchased, to be applied by the said Commissioners to the erection of a court house and jail for said District, which shall be completed as soon as A. D. 1868. practicable. SECTION 4. That the two Boards of Commissioners acting together are hereby authorized to sell the present court house and jail, with the public grounds of Pickens District, and convey the same in the name of the State, upon such terms as they shall deem most desirable; the proceeds of said sale to be equally divided between the two Boards, and applied by them to the erection of the new buildings for their respective Districts: Provided, That the present court house and jail shall be used for the two Districts until new jails are erected, and some convenient arrangements, temporarily or otherwise, for holding the Courts separately at the new locations, as to one or both shall have been made. assets. Division of miss.Oners. SECTION 5. That it shall be the duty of the said Boards of Com- Report of Com. missioners to report their action respectively in the premises to the first session of the first General Assembly that shall assemble by authority of the Constitution adopted by this Convention; and of the said General Assembly in the same session to perfect the division and complete the organization of the said Districts of Pickens and Oconee, as the other Judicial and Election Districts of the State. Done in Convention, at the City of Charleston, this twentyninth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight. Attest: A. G. MACKEY, President of the Constitutional Convention. C. J. STOLBRAND, Secretary. AN ORDINANCE DECLARING NULL AND VOID ALL CONTRACTS We, the People of South Carolina, in Convention met, do hereby ordain, That all contracts, whether under seal or not, the consideration of which was the purchase of slaves, are hereby declared null, void, and of no effect; and no suit, either at law or in equity, shall be commenced or prosecuted for the enforcement of such contracts. SECTION 2. That all proceedings to enforce satisfaction or pay Contracts for slaves. A. D. 1868. Proceedings prohibited. Orders null and void. ment of judgment or decrees rendered, recorded, enrolled or entered up on such contracts in any Court of this State are hereby prohibited. SECTION 3. That all orders heretofore made in any Court in this State in relation to such contracts, whereby property is held subject to decision, as to the validity of such contracts, are also hereby declared null, void, and of no effect. Done in Convention, at the City of Charleston, this thirtieth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight. Attest: A. G. MACKEY, President of the Constitutional Convention. C. J. STOLBRAND, Secretary. Per diem of ficers of the Convention. AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE PAY AND MILEAGE OF THE We, the People of South Carolina, in Convention assembled, do ordain, That the pay, per diem, of the members shall be eleven members and of dollars ($11.00); Sergeant-at-Arms, eleven dollars ($11.00); Secretary, eleven dollars ($11.00); Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, eight dollars ($8.00); Assistant Secretary, eight dollars ($8.00); Engrossing Clerk, eight dollars ($8.00); Reading Clerk, seven dollars ($7.00); Doorkeeper, eight dollars ($8.00); Assistant Doorkeeper, six dollars ($6.00); two Messengers, five dollars ($5.00) each; and Janitor, four dollars ($4.00); in Bills Receivable of the State, which have not the par value of United States currency. Mileage. SECTION 2. And be it further ordained, That the mileage of members and officers of the Convention shall be twenty (20) cents per mile to and from the Convention by the usual mail routes. SECTION 3. And be it further ordained, That all payments made Finance Com- in conformity to the several provisions of this Ordinance or Ordinances shall be upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee and upon the authority of the President of the Convention. mittee. Done in Convention, at the city of Charleston, this thirty-first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight. A. G. MACKEY, President of the Constitutional Convention. Attest: C. J. STOLBRAND, Secretary. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF A. D. 1863. AND FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN THE CONSTITUTION, OFFICERS. Ratification of Election. We, the People of South Caroliaa, in Convention met, do ordain, That, on the 14th, 15th and 16th days of April, 1868, the Consti- the Constitution. tution adopted by this Convention shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the registered voters of this State; and also that, at the same time, an election shall be held for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Adjutant and Inspector General, Secretary of State, Comptroller General, Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent of Education, and members of the General Assembly. And, furthermore, that, at the same time, an election shall be held in each Congressional District for a member of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress. SECTION 2. That the election for the ratification or rejection of the Constitution and for the aforementioned officers shall be held at such places, and under such regulations, as may be prescribed by the Commanding General of this Military District, and the returns made to him as directed by law. SECTION 3. That in voting for or against the adoption of the Constitution the words "For Constitution," or "Against Constitution," shall be written or printed on the ballot of each voter; but no voter shall vote for or against the Constitution on a separate ballot from that cast by him for officers. Returns. voting. Manner of SECTION 4. That a Board of Commissioners is hereby appointed, Roard of Com to consist of Messrs. E. W. M. Mackey, F. L. Cardozo, A. J. Ran- mi-soners. sier and C. C. Bowen, who shall keep an office for the transaction of business in the City of Charleston, and who may employ such clerical force as may be necessary, and who are empowered to cause to be appointed suitable persons for Managers of Election in each County in the State to hold the election provided for by this Ordinance. Said Commissioners shall have power to use all the necessary means to secure a full and fair vote upon the Constitution and the election of officers. SECTION 5. That in case of the death, resignation, or inability to serve, of any member or members of said Board of Commissioners, the President of this Convention shall have power to fill such va cancy. SECTION 6. That should the said Board of Commissioners deem it necessary or expedient, they are hereby authorized to extend, in any County or Counties, election precinct or precincts, the number of days, during which the election aforesaid is to be held, from three to five. Vacancies. Extension of time. A. D. 1868. SECTION 7. That within thirty days after the ratification of this Constitution, an election shall be held in and for each County, at Election of such time and places, and under such regulations as may be preCounty officers. scribed by said Board of Commissioners, for the election of all County officers required by this Constitution to be elected by the people. And the said Board shall also have authority to call elections for all municipal officers, at present elected by the people, at the same time, and subject to such regulations as said Board may prescribe, not inconsistent with this Constitution or the charters of such municipal bodies. And at such elections every qualified elector under the provisions of this Constitution may vote for all officers to be elected. Pay of Commissioners. Power to draw money. Report. SECTION 8. That the Commissioners herein appointed shall receive for their services five dollars per day in United States currency, or its equivalent in Bills Receivable of this State. SECTION 9. That the President of this Convention, upon the requisition of said Board of Commissioners, shall have power to draw from the Treasury of the State all moneys necessary to pay the expenses incurred under this Ordinance, and which the General commanding this Military District is not authorized to assume. SECTION 10. That the said Board of Commissioners, as soon as they have carried out the provisions of this Ordinance, shall make to the General Assembly a report of their proceedings, and a statement of the moneys expended by them. Done in Convention, at the City of Charleston, this seventh day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight. Attest: A. G. MACKEY, President Constitutional Convention. C. J. STOLBRAND, Secretary. Districts. AN ORDINANCE TO DIVIDE THE STATE INTO FOUR CON- We, the People of the State of South Carolina, in Convention met, Corgressional do ordain, That the State of South Carolina shall be, and the same is hereby, divided into four Congressional Districts, as follows: First Congressional District to be composed of the Counties of Lancaster, Chesterfield, Marlborough, Darlington, Marion, Horry, Georgetown, Williamsburg, Sumter, Clarendon and Kershaw. Sec |