Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-06
Separate State Action.

In another column, may be found an article
which is copied from the Charleston Mercury, and
in connexion with other matters, satisfactorily in
duces us to believe, that there is no question, as
to the right of State to secede, if so disposed,
alone from the Union. We believe with " Pal
metto," that the General Government does not and
never did, POSSESS the right to coerce State, act
ing in her sovereignty aud tat each State, acting
through convention Of her people, possesses tile
right OF secession. As the delegates ofthe several
Southern Rights Associations throughout the
State, are at present assembled in Charleston, III
Convention of the same, and have met, and are
engaged no doubt in the discussion Of separate
Stale Action, and kindred questions, i'll sort OF
preparatory Convention to that which will assem-
bic in few months under the authority OF the
State, it is well that we should revolre these
matters in our mind, and each one think, that he
may be prepared to act for himself when that is
sue comes which will Try mems souls That the
issue will come sooner or later, We think there
can be but little doubt; and that we must meet is
not matter for idle speculation.
We do not propose at this time to enter into
detail on the discussion of the important topics,
which vitally affect the interests OF our people.
The subject is one of too great moment to be ap-
preached, other than with the greatest caution.
Our cause is sacred one, and we cannot too
dearly reward, the lives, fortunes, and honor OF
our people, which are nseparaby connected with
the veal of our beloved State 10 approach the
matter Of separate State Action, one of grave I'M
port and of the utmost consequence to every
South Caronan be lie who he may When this
question is to be discussed and decided, requires
qualifications of an extraordinary character, com.
bnng wisdom with prudence, intlexibe courage
and determination. These we believe are pos
sessed generally by those who are to serve on that
grand inquest which must render verdict Tor or
against separate State action.
South CAROLINA MILITARY PREPARATIONS.
-Ihr South CaroIinian chivalry, tits known,
nave recently appropriated $500, 900 for bloody
u.,r,,n.. ,,ti .n,nr Massachusetts Yankees
i.ay, GO; Tie Vb 10 make them-or part OF
tnem at least.
friend informs the editor Of the Woonsock-
ct Patriot that Mcssrs. Waters, Of Milbury,
massachusetts,, have obtained the contract for
the smal arms, viz 5000 muskets, 5000 ri
files, and 1000 pistols. The field artillery are
to he made in South Carolina, and the authorl-
ties were very anxious that Messrs. Waters
should manufacture the small arms there also;
but this could not be, and get the arms compile.
ted within the time allotted by the contract
Messrs. Waters, however, have contracted to
establish the armory in South Carolina, after
the completion Of this ORDER
The above is copied from the Baltimore Sum-
and is evidently intended as sneer at the sup
posed dependent situation of our State Well,
the British knew where to find traitors to burn
blue lights, and we cannot see why South Carroll
ma should be laughed at, if she hire aAlassa-
chusetts Yankees" to manufacture "bloody weap-
ons" fof hcr-but unfortunately, and much to the