The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-12-22


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V0nvo0tto1 adjourn, u Be 70 meet - Char3estOn
q O'clock to-nosrow 7. \. Th.s resolution
OauDod CooGt4efab1o debato.
NJ. Milss appealed 70 The CONVENTION mot To-
a1joarn y OAaf3eseoa, but 70 fenain hers 70
gardlees ct tho smallpox o. other pAysical or
moral caooo4 and discharge Tho dattes reQuiAed
~ South Carolina He urged that tn cther-
States would jeer ct the timidity In The present
cf1aaD and that the moral power q the present
m0vemens would BE Affected "a other sympa--
thyxtn& States u We adjourn 70 Charleston
~. Cochranes OF Abbeyv1lIe, said be would
never consent 70 leave Columbia u0til the Ordi-
nance Of Secession had passed, and urged menu
bers to stand mp 70 all responsibilities Of their
position and remain and perfect their work.
Mr.. Keittsaid be was a. ardsnsly devoted TO-
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with the CONVENTION until their action was COM
plets, bat urged their adjourning to Charleston.
He said hs never would consent 70 hurry through
the proceedings Of the Convention, and gave
notice that NO ordinance should be passed with
his consent until every point was duly consider
ed in oil it, bearings, after full Investigation.
and discussion. He said they we're engaged in ..
high end patriotic duty, and demanded that the
membeep should be In ! location where their.
minds could fairly gPapple with the issues in
voaved, and not Be agitated By fearful, loath-
some pestilence, when no pressing necessity re-
quirsd Il.
Others engaged in the Discussion pro. and
CON.
The motion to adjourn to Charleston vas
finally carried BY large majority.
Resolutions we're adopted, inviting the Com
Eissioners from Alabama and Mississippi TO-
seats on the Aoor, and also that they address the
Convention tonight at o'clock.
A motion was made to invite Hon Howell
Cobb to q seat ON thy floor. Some members
objected, and thoughtit would be expressing
complimentary terms to Mr.. Cobb that we're not
accredited to the Commissioners The motion
TO tender him seat prevailed, With . few dis
senting voices.
At the Inauguration Of the Governor to day,
the gallaries Of the Representative Hall were
crowded, with many ladies. Mr.. Pickens read
the inaugural. His sentiments were decidedly
firm for secession, and were warmly applauded.
In the rear Of Mr.. Pickens, at the Speakers
stand, were Mr.. Cobb and Nessrs Elmore and
Hooker, Commissioners from Alabama and Mis-
sissippi.
EVENING SIssI0N OF THE CONVENTION
Convention re-assembled at o'clock p. IN. with
Hon. D. +. Jamison, President in the chair.
Mr., Ingles introduced the following
Resolved, That Committee Of 80 members
be appointed to draft an ordinance proper to DO
adopted by the Convention, and that those de-
sirous Of submitting for the consideration Of the
Convention any draft or scheme, be requisite to
hand the same in without delay to the said com.
mittee.
Resolved, That the acts Of the General A.
sembly Of this State providing for the assem-
bling Of this Convention, be referred to the same
committee, with instruction to act thereon.
The clerk then named . clerk, messenger and
door keeper.
Ex Gov: Adams here introduced to the Con-
vehtion, tine commissioners from Alabama and
MleslssipPl, VINO were greeted with great ap-
plause. the Commissioner from Alabama spoke
nrst, and the Commissioner from Mississippi
next Both speeches were moderate in tone and
Principally went to show that they (the Com
miss'oners) acted by the authority Of the Gov
ernors OF their respective States, and in accor-
dance with the desires OF majority of the pe0-
pie Of their States.
Inc hrst resolution was then presented, by
ayes loS, nays none.
Mr. Gadsburg moved to fill the blank with 81.
Mr. khett moved to amend by inserting 9th
er matters tor consideration of the Convention
which may be presented to them.
Nj. Ward moved to fill the blank with seven.
M. Wardlaw moved twenty-one
NJ. Wards motion was carried, and the res
olution adopted.
Mr.. Aaurgautt offered resolution earnestly
| requesting the commissioners from Alabama and
Mississippi to meet the Convention at Charles
ton.
MI. Hope moved vote Of thanks to the Bap.
hist denomination for the use Of their building.
Carried.
The credentials of the Commissioners were
offered to be entered on the minutes.
. Nj. Jitt moved to adjourn, and at LOT the
Convention adjourned.
Brapchville. 8. G. "a. Ham
A train from Columbia with 400 delegates to
the State Convention and members Of the Leg.
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