The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-20

win axora an opportunity for communications from New
York and Pennsylvania and viii then be bound TO
fer % tho anne committee all similar papers Let lay
this resolution on the table and e It be understood that
this body will not consider unofficial documents.
Mr. CALHOUN moved ahat the communication be re-
ferred.
Mr. euArnERAux moved to lay the matter on the table
Mr. wARDIAw-Ths is the only paper from respscta-
ble body of persons, who citizens Georgia. and
who hold importani po ions. sha repulse them by
saying they shall 20 hear anything from
Mr. MmDIEToS said Where / The idence Of its
au.hentictyS The signatures are all in the hand
writing. We must preserve our self-respect
Mr.. WARDAw-The telegraph from Governor Moore is
similar.
Mr. sINoSs hoped official communications only would
be received.
Mr. DARcEs-Ihe document is couchei /, respectful
terms There il reason why should not consider
it. Georgia is the Empire State Of the South.
Mr. ISGIE-We must draw a line somewhere.
Mr. oraTiEnAux reported that the Printing Committee
had performed their lahoSs They had awarded the
tract to McssIs Evaus = &NzGshall
The appointment q fous spscia committees then
made.
Mr. H,TsoS said the business Of the Convention win be
greater and wider than that of any other ever held
south Carolina.
Mr. SMITH proposed tina, the Committee Commerce
also b. the Committee Of Postal Arrangements.
Mr. MAzYck--s mall committees work with greater
tanty.
The Committee on Commerce and Postal Arrang
was increased TO thirteen.
The Convention adopted resolution that committee
relation to the s'ayehcding States of North America
oe appointed.
The third resolution of the Committee on Commercial
Relations and Postal Arrangements was taken up.
Mr. McCREEps-we only propose 70 make change for
he people while IN a transition state. We must take
special Of postal arrangements Our Legislature
now has no power are the power LIT pass it sub
act to Their revision and alteration. You break
in upon ments which necessary for the conve
nence Of citizens and those Of other States think
he Convention bound make arrangements with the
ost ofI.ce Department. The mails be carried
usual, and We VIII pay the contractors
Mr.. duncan here made lengthy speech the
subject
Mr. GREac-we can dissolve our union with the United
States and make arrangements fs continuance OF the
mail service
Mr.. ApAss-rhis debate is out of order.
Mr.. GKEcG-1he Minister to tho United States will
have the matter in charge.
The amendment of adding Postal Arrangements" for
he consideration Of the Committee on Commerce was
adopted.
The fourth resolution then adopted.
The special order the second resolut On relative the
secession portion Of the Of the President Of the
United States was taken up.
Mr. MAGKn got The floor and spoke Of the property Of
south Carolina.
Nr. MUS have not the least that the President
y the United states viii SEED reniorcemcns here. In
conversation, ard subsequently, a written communica-
en-, know this to have been said TO blm;-
Ifyou send solitary soldier e those forts the instant
lie intelligence reaches our peopeand we viii take care
Lat docs reach them IN good seasnthe forts will be
aiken, because they are necessary 10 our safety.
Mr.. VI spoke about the repairs TO Fort sumpter and
mentioned Of the gnaton Of Secretary Css
AZ Fort Aositric there were oiy sixty I've men with
i've ak musicians. Captain Anderson needfal of
.roops. He (ds) felt the necessity being watshful
a few persons from Charleston should surprise the
fort in a night Lotus wait awhile all the repairs vii
be to our advantage.
The blank in the resolution appointing the committee
was, on motion Of Mr. HARrEE, dlea with thirteen
Mr.. SHNGEH moved 70 insert the deot Of the United
states in tho resolution. The resolution seemed to bs
one sided.
Mr.. BlRrrr moved TO lay tho motion on tn table.
Carried
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr. DESRryIuE introduced resolution for a Comrit.
of safety Transferred for special order Tor to NOR.
row.
Mr.. MgssGER introduced resolution for the appoint
nent of a committee Of members 70 draft d sum
lary statement Of the us.ifyng South Carolina
q withdraw from the Uson lie said AZ another tins
present the whole world the causes justifyng
south Carop, leaving he union. He desired il 50 that
would 5spe the idea that South Carolina IL IN state
4 revolution. We STATE already recognized by the
world in order 10 81 ourselves right before the world
Il txpegleut 10 show our true u.,sition
Tho resolution was adopted
Mr. IrNKN offered resolnticp that committee be
ppointed 70 inquire and report what measures tempo
ny permanent, be adopted in reference cls-
houses and postal arrangements, IN consequence OF
Il the withdrawal of south Carolina from the Union.
Nr. HAYSrS Introduced tho following resolution
Whereas, the which have proiucd separation
south Carolina from The federal mon, have enaImtei
ON tie states north Of Mason and Dixous line, which
= hrclirg labor only and whereas, IL has not been
zuiut the constitution of The United states that S,uth
aruna has opposed her sovereignty but usarpatin by
.c gyerum snt IN violation " this INSTRUMENT
Msovcd, That d commission be sent ~ each Of the
avehodine states, bearing copy of the ordinances of
sson. aud proltr each state any more of
them the existing constitution x the United Stitcs as
ne hasis II provisional government ~ atpp,e
h part q south Carolina and another savs no ding state
states, which after secoding frOm thc present
.cdcral unlon. shah hc ling 10 unite with south
carolina 10 the formation ~ a confcfcracy. and
hereby ratly aud confirm from The date th 1fcof any
acti0n 'akcn hy such Commissioner Or Commissioners
the formation 81 such provisional union. And d.
grther earnestly rec'mnssnd that IN days after
states ir addition - south Carolina shall have
eccdrd - he said provisional urnn ~ election shall BE-
old or senators ami memhrrso u "a, House Rpresen-
tvts ti no new Congress ard President ard Vice Pre-
t.nt 20 tn cntvdefaCy.
Resolved That three Commissioners he appointed 10
arry IN authenticated cory q the ordinance u
Nashrksn, r. ~ Ad before th rres tent ~ III,
ntfd sthtes With tn rtquest hat toe shali b.
icat t1 the tttuge. session, and aaI
.,nupsfu,fs arc har by authorized and cmposcrei 10
eAt fer thN delivery ut the frr-. aai
otsfs and asa for a other fei estate an
lheeoi0 within The graphical limits ~ south CARO-
AID thai lhe authority 70 eat upun these sdbscts
ue extended to the day Of February. tn year III
ur ftrd ls6i
lrcyde9, n thc meantime, The said forts magazines
M othrr piscs allowed g. remain III IN, cDlditt n
which iheH may h. - The adoption a this ordnance
And thrf snail 10 fuItncr empowered ~ rcas upon tb
Z htct Il the pubic d,pt, ant ur propr division ul
Al other property within The above, held hy tn IT..
tWnmcnt ~ The United states the aren't - the
tnhaccd u the said coufcdcra,y until such time ~
ctufricfacy N states shall be formed, III wntA
eOtth Carolina ghau hn ore.