Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-04
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CONVENTION.

THE innoran body convened according 10 law, on Mon
day last in The town Of Columbia, li7 delegates having en-
rolled their names j. H. Means Esq., the Governor oil The
State was chosen by ballot the President and IN acknow
lodging the honor, used the following language
We have met together clothed in the sovereign power OF
the land. The voice OF his Con'ehlio"' Me" h on
must be potential for good for evil. How inpch Pfh.
how much caution delbeaiion does II become US
TO use before act2 1t is useless or me 10 enter ao
denj of the peculiar circumstances under when we nave
, oerc aliuson 10 them is sufficient to bring 10 your
minds The fact that they full Of embarrassment we
certainly have delicate part 10 act one which we can
r nerform with credit ourselves with honor 10 Inc
Stale unless we are buoyed by devoted patriotism above
the petty considerations OF pnry STRIFE oil personal ao
on which is worse and more 10 DC oepfecateo s
dcriye feelings each other because we der IN OPINION
The external circumstances by which We are sufrounueu
fearfuy admonsh that we have no strength 10 Waste
eternal ieus The very dangers OF our position Gun
y upon US to be united But, unfortunately lot US anu e
great cause Of the South We are not united we nave @
divided and distracted by the convu!svc lhroes Oh pu!
s,,e The great question OF wrongs mas heen forgot
ION mid our wrunplnps as to The remedy While TINS STATE
Of things exists amongst the hendsh ianacsm OF an
abolition spirit which ttampes oil law, boh human aho u
vino under foot is steadily moving forward towards the &C
cmpishment OF its ends II we intend not basey 70 desert
the cause hch have been SO long engaged ana hna
submit 10 our degradation and uin This TIDE o lancsi
mns he sooner or later met AS dark are the dangers
which surround US still more gloomy are those when threat
en- US from internal commotions II we are united We
need fear no danger The Justice OF our cause anu our
strong will be sufficient 10 protect u.s. But H. 10 .hc
madness of party strife fall upon each oher ano
the enemy dn easy victory VIII De accophsheu =!
them victory which will bring ruin anu disgrace upon us
The very first object oil this Convention should DC 10 hea
these divisions. will presume 10 suggest The course
which will be proper for you pursue to accomplish inns
great object and maintain the homer and dignity o our De-
loved Sule. This be matter OF consultation and DC
liberation The intelligence The patriotism, the dignity OF
This body is that that course VIII be one when wi"
involve no sacrifice Of prncipe one the object OF ~en
will be TO promote the best interests OF our Stale neee'
together as members Of family whose interest
honor and destiny the deep devotion 10 our
country and lis institutions should be the polar star TO guide
US in our course The of State which was recently
strong ready strike has been paFazsd alone ny our
dissensions Let US heal them al once that wR hri anu
united strength we may meet the enemies of our nsuu-
TONS Upon the union of our States soemy believe de-
ponds our destiny.
The convention adjourned until Tuesday, when commit
tee of 81 appointed report business for lis action
The capitol filled with spectators anXlousiy Watching
the proceedings At The last accounts The committee hau
not agreed upon their report.