The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-27
South carolina legislature.

resentatves, in the progress of reports, the
Committee on Colored Population, to whom had
been referred the governors message transmit
tinga comm unication from the British consul,
made the following report ..
The Committee on Colored Population, to
whom was referred message of his excellency
the governor, with accompanying documents,
report: T..
That they have examined the communication
transmitted by his exceency, and received by
him from her Britannia Majesty's consul, and
they find that it refers to subject treated OF in
former communication from the same function
ary That this matter was at that time referred
to Il special committee in this House, which
had made report accompanied by bill all
of which was before this House for its consid-
Grafton. ".. .... ~ .....' 2" .l..,.'
The present communication consists for the
most part of such arguments and considerations
as it would seem ought, in the opinion OF the
writer, to induce a modification Of our law
together with comments on the report and reso-
lutions submitted on the coordinate branch Of
the legislature In this connection your com.
mittee cannot suppress an expression OF surprise
at the course her Britannia Maiesty's consul has
thus thought proper to pursue in addressing to
the executive of the State arguments and COM
nents upon proceedings still pending before
the legislature. They deem it quite unneces-
sary to make any remarks upon the tone or pos.
sible purpose of such course or enter upon an
examination Of the views and arguments con.
tanned in the communication. The WHOLE mat
ter referred has already received full consdera-
ton at the hands of special committee of the
House, and your committee would therefore ask
to be discharged, and would recommend to the
House an indefinite postponement of the docu-
ments referred to them. Respectfully sub
mitted "..... ....
j. HARLESTON RED, JR Chairman.
Mr.. Aver submitted the following resolutions :
Resolved, That his excellency the governor
be, and he is hereby, requested to receive no
further or other communication whatsoever from
the British consul, George B. Mathew, esq.
Resolved That his excellency the governor
be, and he is hereby, esquested strictly, prompt
ly and efficiently to enforce, whenever occasion
may require, the provisions Of the act Of the
legislature, entitled An Act to provide for the
punishment Of persons disturbing the peace of
this State in relation to slaves and free persons
of color" passed on the 18th day Of Deem
Der. 1874
Mr. Aver advocated the resolutions at some
length Mr.. J. lizard Middleton, Mr.. Read Mr.
Tore, and Mr. Memmihger expressed their dis
sent to the resolutions.
Mr.. Tore moved to lay the resolutions Of
Mr.. Aver on the table, which was carried
The report of the committee on colored pop
ulation was then agreed to.
Mr.. MCrady called up the report of the special
committee on the same subject, which, after some
discussion, and the rejection of the last resolu.
tin, ,,,opI h., Ia.
adopted
We learn likewise from the Cdrolinian and
Telegraph, that in response to complimentary
resolutions, the Hon. R. F. w. Allston, president
Of the senate, addressed the senate as follows:
The kind terms in which you have been pleased
to commend the conduct of your presiding Off
Ger, and the manner in which the duties of the
chair have been discharged, affect me sensiblv
The best reward for my labOrs is to be found
in the appreciation of those with whom have
long served. rendered as it is, by the resolu.
tons which have been adopted, | will not refrain
from expressing, with grateful acknowiudg Inent,
the satisfaction which it affords.
Fully approaching this compliment from the
senate, take pleasure in acknowledging also the
aids which have been uniformly afforded me in
the considerable, decorous, gentIemanly deport
ment of members, and in the experience, atten-
lion and accuracy of the worthy officers beside
me.
Looking back TO the period Of organizing this
senate, little more than year since, when the
mournfu aspect Of this chamber pointed to the
loss Of our wisest counsel, we met under trying
circumstances surrounded by difficulties mems
minds seemed intent with full purpose to meet
them. We part under different circumstances,
with nerves unstrung, relaxed, and deeply re-
greet 10 add, not united now as then.
Ny friends, let not the breach be widenei but
closed. Let us not give TO party, those talents
and energies which belong to our country. The
mere supremacy of party is OF small intrinsic
value. IL will be subscrvient 10 elevate this in.
dividual or that to office and TO power. But our
purpose leads US 10 look above such considcra-
tons.
No great policy Of State can be- accomplished.
except by the consent Of the rcoplc-wth the
concurrent will Of the large majority Of the
people
Our allegiance is our own. Our interests are
! the same Our danger is common. Let Us en-.
deavor to assimilate our opinions.
| Not TO mention secession by separate State
action, now lfecss and no more 10 be resus.
citated for good, nor corporation, which few will
IT aintan the possibility of obtaining from the
Southern States, unless our people are prepared
to present an undivided front in advarce-wilI
divisions among our people, with dscord and
J personal jealousy among their trusted men we
shall not only be- defenceless in fact, but will be-
placing the Stale in a condition TO invite az.
gression against Der peculiar policy, her institu.
tutions, her honor.
But ! must not dwell on these thoughts
! They are such as must have occurred to most
Of you, il had not suggested them Let me
entreat Fou not to suppress them, but give them
their influence over your motives and ample
room in your bosoms to expand into activity
Our business now is to part The duty dc.
wolves on me to dissolve the session Of thi,
branch of the general assembly
We part here, and withdraw from these wall,
Of representative duty to seek the business anC
1 the solace Of domestic life
May YOU safely reach your several destina
tons. In the conf !enre Of an enlightened con
stitucncy, and in the blessed repose of home
may you find full recompcnse for the prvatOni
which are incident TO a faithful performance o