The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-21

COLUMBIA, .. VI, Dec. II.
The convention, called by the Legislature
of this state, to consider the difficulties be-
tween the north and south, met to-day, al
the Baptist Church, in this city. On the
third ballot, for President, Ex-Gov. Gist
received 80 votes; ex-senator Chestnut, IL
James L. Orr, 80; D. F. Jameson, g.
scattering 3. On the fourth ballot, Mr.
Jameson received l1S; Mr.. Orr, 30; scat.
teripg 3.
MIR. Jameson, on taking the chair, said
he had not language to express his thanks
for the honor conferred upon him, in max
ing the presiding officer over the delibera'
tions of the convention. He considered that
the convention was engaged in most i'm
portant duty-the most important that had
ever devolved on South Carolina. God
only knows what will be the result of our
proceedings, but be would implore Gods
protection for the state.
A resolution was then offered that when
| the convention adjourn, it be to meet in
| Charleston at o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
This resolution caused considerable de-
bate. Mr.. Miles appealed to the conven.
ton not to adjourn to Charleston, but to
remain here, regardless of the small pox or
other physical or moral causes, and DIS
charge the duties required by South Caro-
lima. He urged that other states would
geer at our timidity in the present crisis,
and that the moral power Of the present
movement would be effected in other SYM
pathising states, if we adjourned to Charles
ton.
MIR. Cochrane said be would never con.
sent to leave Columbia until the ordinance
of secession was passed, and urged members
to stand up to all the responsibilities of their
position, and remain and perfect their
work.
Mr.. Keitt said he was as ardently devoted
to secession as any man, and was determined
to be with the convention until their action
was completed, but urged their adjourning
to Charleston. He said he never would
consent to hurry through the proceedings of
the convention; and gave notice that no
ordinance should he passed with his consent
until every point was duly considered in all
its bearings. He said they were engaged
in a high and patriotic duty, and demanded
that the members should be in location
where their minds could fairly grapple with
the issues involved, and not be agitated by
a fearful and loathsome pestilence, when no
pressing necessity required it.
Others engaged in the discussion pro and
CON. The motion to adjourn to Charleston
Emo llx,o od hD
Resolutions were adopted inviting the
Commissioners from Alabama and Missis.
sippi to seats on the floor, and also that they
address the convention tonight at seven
o'clock.
A motion was made to invite Hon.
Howell Cobb to a seat on the floor. Some
members objected and thought it would be
expressing complimentary terms to Mr..
Cobb that were not accredited to the COM
missioners. The motion to tender him q
seat prevailed with few dissenting voices.
EVENING SEss1oN.-The Convention re-
assembled at seven o'clock P. M, with Hon.
D. F. Jameson, President, in the chair.
Mr.. Inglis introduced the following:
RESOLVED, That committee of members be
appointed to draft an ordinance proper to be
adopted by this Convention; and any member
desirOns of submitting for the consideration of
the convention any draft or scheme, be re-
quested to hand the same in without delay to
the said committee.
RESOLVED, That the acts of the General As
sembly of this State providing for the assem-.
bling of this convention, be referred to the
same committee of - members, with instruc.
tions to act thereon.
The clerk then named clerk, messenger,
and doorkeeper.
Ex.Gov. Adams here introduced to the
convention the commissioners from Ala>
bama and Mississippi, who were greeted
with great applause. The commissioner
from Alabama spoke first, and the commits
sioner from Mississippi next. Both speech
es were moderate in tone, and principally
went to show that they, the commissioners,
were appointed by the authority of the
Governors of their respective states, and in
accordance with the desires of majority of
the people of their states.
The first resolution was then adopted,
yeas 1859, nays none:
The second resolution Mr.. Godsden moved
to fill the blank with 81 members.
A lengthy discussion then ensued, as OF
the number of members on the committee.
There appeared to be no difference on the
question of secession, all the delegates being
in favor of it.
Mr.. Ward moved to fill the blank with
seven members. The motion was adopted !;
and the committee ordered to be consti-
tuted accordingly.
Mr.. Maurgault offered q resolution earn
estly requesting the commissioners from
Alabama and Mississippi to meet the con-
vention at Charleston.
Mr.. Hope moved vote of thanks to the
Baptist denomination for the use of their
building carried.
The credentials of the commissioners were
offered to be enterered on the minutes. Mr..
Keitt moved to adjourn, and at l0:l8 the
convention adjourned.
A New Posi- OFFICE has been established
at Jacksonville, Wabashaw county, Min.