East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-11-15
From tho Charleston Courier lE4bal nov. s.
Izessagc OF the Governor o. south
CarOiina.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTNrNr,
Columbia. 5. G.. Nov. .. 1860.

Executive DEPARTWrNT, !
Columbia, s. c., Nov. ., 1860
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House Of Reprosen-
tatfycs:
The Act Of Congress, passed in the
year 1916, enacts that the Electors of
President and Vice.Presidcrt, shall be
appointed on Tuesday next after the
first Monday Of the month of November,
Of the year in which they are to be ap-
pointed. l'
The annual meeting Of the Logislo
turo Of South Carolina by Constitu-
tional provision, viii not take place until
the fourth Monday in November, instant
l have considered it my duty, under the
authority conferred upon me, TO convene
you, that you may, on tomorrow, appoint
the number of Electors of President and
Vicc-President to which the State is en-
titled.
Under ordinary circumstances your
duty could be soon discharged by the
election Of Electors representing the
choice OF the people Of the State, but in
view of the threatening aspect Of affairs,
and the strong probability Of the cleo.
ton to the Presidency of sectional
candidate, by a party committed to the
support OF measures which, if carried
out, will inevitably destroy our equality
in the Union and ultimately reduce the
Southern States to mere provinces Of a
consolidated despotism, to be governed
by fixed majority in Congress hostile
to orr institutions, and fatally bent upon
our ruin, l would respectfully suggest
that the Legislature remain in session,
and take such action as will prepare the
State for any emergency that may arise.
That an exposition Of the will Of the
people may be obtained on a question
involving such momontous consequences,
I would earnestly recommend thatin the
event of Abraham Lincoln'5 election to
the Presidency, a convention Of the PEG.
pie Of this State be Immediately called,
to consider and determine for themselves
the mode and measure of redress. Ny
own opinions of what the Convention
should do, are Of little moment; but be,
lioying that the time has arrived, when
every one, however humble he may be
should express his opinions in unmistalla
bic language, I am constrained TO say
that the only alternative left, in my judg
ment, is the secession Of South Caroline
from the Federal Union. The State has
with great unanimity, declared that shO
: has the right, poaceably, to scccde, an,
no power on earth can rightly prevent it
If, in the exercise Of arbitrary power
f and forgetful of the lessons Of history
4 the Government of the United State
should attempt coercion, it will becom
orr solemn duty to meet force by force
{ and whatever may be the decision Of tn
Convention, representing the sovereignt,
of the State, and amendabe to no earth
, ly tribunal, it shall, during the remaindc
: of my administration, be carried ont +
the letter, regardless Of any hazards tina
may surround its execution.
! / would also respectfully recommend
n thorough organization of the militia, s.
i as to place the whole military force Of tn
!, State in a position to be used at til
: shortest notice, and with the creates
1 efficiency. Every man in the State, be
y tween the ages of 18 and IS, should b
well armed with the most efficient veal
ons of modern warfare, and all the avail
i able means Of the State used for tina
/ purpose.
J In addition to this general preparation
I would also recommend that the service
+ of ten thousand volunteers be immed
e ately accepted that they be organize
= and drilled by officers chosen by then
!. selves, and hold themselves in headlines
i TO be called upon the shortest notice
g With this preparation for defence, an
= with all the hallowcd memories of pas
e achievements, with our love oflibOrty an
d hatred Of tyranny, and with the know
r. edge that we are contendine for the safo
T. ty of our homes and frcsides, we ca
h confidently appeal to the Disposer of a
q human events, and surely trust our caus
! in his keeping. VIM II. GIST.
TIE SECESSION MOVEMENT.
spocih Dispatch 10 the n Y. World.
&c WASHINGTON. Nov, 10.