The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-25
GOVERNORS MESSAGE, NO. III.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
CnLuMRIA. Both Nov., 1874.

| COLUMBIA, 3Uth Nov, 1914.
Gentlemen ofthe Senate and House Of Repre-
SentatireS:
The accompanying communication was
received by the last mail, adj deem 1t proper
that it should be laid before you for your IN
formation. 1t will be seen that the State OF
Massachusetts has appointed a Special Agent
to reside in this State, for the purpose OF con-
testing, by a series of law suits, Il long STAN
ding law of a peculiar character, which is
deemed ofvital importance to the security
of our property and the peace of our citizens.
She has also appropriated a fund for the pur-
pose of deirayiug the expenses of the litiga-
ton. These facts | gather onlv from the
communication Of her Agent, which is trans
mitted to you. l have received no notifca-
ton from the authorities Of the State. 1t is
for you to determine whether any, and what
measures should be taken to maintain the
police regulations Of this State within her
limits.
J.. II. HAMMOND.
The next movement is a proceeding in the
South Carolina Legislature. The Commit
tee Oh Federal Relations made a report,
with preamble and resolutions, detailing the
facts relating to Mr. Hoar's appointment, his
arrival in Charleston, and his communication
to the Governor. The resolutions, viii oh
follow, 90 "to empower the Governor to TX
PEI the said agent, forthwith, and that the
Legislature do sustain him in the means
whichhe might think proper 10 use, in order to
effect such expulsion" The preamble speaks
of union for 'eIsuring domestic tranquility"
Massachusetts may treat colored people as
they please ; "but your committee deny that
theyGre citizens UiHla the meaning Of the
Constitution"
Your Committee cannot but regard this
extraordinary movements as part ola deliber-
ate and concerted scheme TO subvert the do
mestic institutions Of the southern states, in
plain violation Of the terms of the national
compact, and of the good faith which ought
TO subsist between the parties thereto, and TO
which they stand soIemnly pledged.
Your Committee recommend the adop-
ton of the following resolutions:
--Resolced LIST, That the right to exclude
from their Territories, seditious persons, or
others, whose presence may be dargerous to
their peace, is essential 10 every Independent
state.
'Resolred ID, That free ncgfoes and per-
SONS ofcoIor are not citizens Of the United
States, within the meaning Of the Constitu-
ton, which confers upon the citizens of Que
state, The privileges and immunities CT the
citizens Of of the severa! states.
'Resoired I'd, That the emissary sent by the
state Of Massachusetts TO the state Of South
Carolina, with the avovied purpose of inter
fering with her institutions and disturbing her
peace is to Re regarded, in the character he
has assumed, and TO BIG treated accordingly,
'Resolred 4th, That His Excellency the
Governor, be requested to expel from our
Territory the said agent, after due notice TO
depart, and that the Legislature will sustain
the Executive authority in any measure it
may adopt for the purpose aforesaid
THE foregoing report and resolutions
were this day agreed 10 by the House of
Representatives, and were concurred in by
the Senate.
W. +. MARTIN, Clerk of the Senate"
These resolutions passed unanimously in
both Houses, with the exceptions of one
member, who agreed in principle but not per-
hsps, in going quite so fast.
The scene now changes TO the city Of
Charleston, where Mr. iioar had taken up his
residence, and where the sovereign people
were already prepared TO act.