Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-12-26
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Flame-P roposition b admit only Palmetto Re-
,,orfsrs-Mr. Richardsox Desires the Doors to b
.e1osed-Seeret Stsston Objected To, Etc.
CHARLESTON Dec. 20, Q q. m.-The Convention
assembled yesterday morning at the prescribed hour
The attendance was very large, the greater portion
sf the galleries being occupied By ladies.
An eloquent and consolatory prayer was offered
BY the Rev. Mr.. Curtis, Of Limestone Springs.
Several delegates not heretofore present appeared
and took their seats--the entire body now number
ing about one hundred and sixty
The Chair submitted letter from Hon. A. fuger
Postmaster at Charleston, profering messenger 10
facilitate the delivery of the mail from the conven-
ton.
The Chair also read letter from Hon. John A.
Elmore, Commissioner from Alabama, enclosing
telegram from Gov. Moore, of Alabama, as follows
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec, II.
~ Hon. John A. Elmore: Tell the Convention
to listen to no proposition for compromise or delay
This was received with applause by the spectators.
1t was referred to the Committee on Preparing an
Address to the people of the Southern States.
j. Hobed offered resolution, first, ordering the
President Of the Convention to appoint cashier
and deputy cashier; second ordering the clerk to
superintend the printing of the convention Reports;
third, allowing newspaper reporters access TO the
hall; fourth, fixing 10 o'clock as the hour Of meeng
fh, for keeping alphabetical list Of the members
and their post Offices sixth, for journal OF the
previous DAVIS to be laid on members tables before
meeting
On motion of Mr. Keitt, the time for meeting was
altered to II o'clock.
In the matter of reporters, Mr.. Inglis moved that
only those are to be admitted who are from South
Carolina.
Mr.. Quatlebaum moved that each resolution be
voted on separately.
IL, turn
Mr. Chevis moved to allow the President dscre-
ton in that matter and then the question will lie
between him and the editors
Mr.. Memminger Does the resolution apply to
reporters from the Southern States alone.
Mr. Summons favored letting the reporters alone
Mr.. Curtis thought should be ashamed Of
what VIC are doing
The subject was dropped without action.
Mr. Bonneau moved that the Mayor of Charleston
be requested to furnish policemen at the doors Of
the hall
Objected to.
Mr.. Richardson thought it best that the Conven-
ton should sit with closed doors, at least to-day
and tomorrow.
Mr. Chestnut thought this impracticable. The
public demanded and it was essential to their salts
faction, that the doors should be open. Visitors,
whether from this State foreign State would
think unfayorably of such proceeding. As some
vately it would be best to get hall where the body
could sit with closed DOORS ettcctually
Mr.. Magrath did not think the people of Charles
ton meant to intrude. He did not think there were
ten men in Charleston who would not sacrifice their
curiosity and strangle their desire to see. for the
bsnefit Of their State.
Mr.. Richards thought neither friend nor foe should
know what transpired inside of the hall
Mr. Middleton though, then they ought to close
<h~ dn,rv and orocf horricadeS
The whole matter was then referred to the
Charleston delegation.
The President was authorized to admit reporters.
The sixth resolution was lost
Mr.. Wardlow called for the reading Of the address
Of the Georgia Legislature.
Mr. Middleton. This is not communication from
the Legislature of Georgia but merely from sI,ndry
persons calling themselves members of the Legisa-
ture Of. Georgia. May we not incur the risk from
this precedent of receiving communications from New
York, Pennsylvania, &C., which would be bound to
berefcrred.
Mr. Wardleman.-This is paper from respec-
table body of persons who hold important positions
in Georgia. Shall We repulse them by saying that
they shall not hear any repulse from US.
: Mr. Middleton said all the signatures were in the
same handwriting.
Mr. Wardlow received the telegram from Gov.
Moore, which also open to the objection of not
being an autograph letter.
Mr. Simms hoped the communications would only
be received.
The committees on commerce and postal arrange
ments increased to thirteen and the resolution
adopted.
A resolution authorizing committee in relation
to the slavehoding States was adopted and also a
committee on foreign relations also authorized.
The third resolution, on commercial relations and
postal arrangement, was taken up.
POSTAL ARRANGEMENT.
Mr.. McCready said, only proposing to
make change for the people while in a transition
state, and we must take especial of our postal
arrangements. Our legislature now has no power
We are the power, and may pass it. subject to their
revision and alteration.
We ARE obliged to take particular notice Of it in
its relation to the United States. Your faith is
pledged, and you not TO break in upon arrange
rnen,s which necessary to the convenience Of our
citizens, and the other Southern States. What will
we do without information: it will breed i'll.
think the convention is bound to make suitable
Engagements in relation to these matters. The Post
office Department can be carried right on, and We
shall have the contractors to pay.
Mr.. Dunkin took the floor, and made q long
speech on the subject
Mr.. Gregg said We can dissolve our Union with
the United States, and make arrangements Tor con-
tnuing the mail service with the Adams Company s
express. The debate is out of order. The minister
to the United States will have the matter IN charge
The amendent of adding the postal arrangements
to the duties of the committee on commerce, was
adopted
SPECIAL oEDEK-sEcEssIoN PORTION OF THE PREsf-
DENTS MESSAGE.
The second special order, being the secession por-
ton Of the message Of the President Of the United
States, came up. Mr.. Magrath made strong speech
on the subject of the property of the United States
in South Carolina which will be reported at length
hereafter
Nj. Miles had no idea that the President of the
United States any necessity for reinforcing the
Notifications in the harbor. He would say frankly
that there should be no conecalment among u.s. In
. convention, and consequently in written commu
nication, know this to have been said: If you
send solitary soldier to these parts the instant the
intelligence reaches our people, and we will take
care that it does reach u.s. before he reach the
FORTS the forts will be TAKEN because it is necessary
to our safety and selfpreservation..
Mr. Miles spoke about the repairs at Fort Sumpter
and mentioned the cause Of the resignation of Score