Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-12-28

j Mr.. Magragh--I think the special
matter Of the ordinance should be imme-
diaiely considered. 70 my understand
( ing there is no Collector 81 the Port nor
i Postmaster now within the limits OF South
Carolina What Yen have done today
has extinguished the authority of every
man iu South Carolina deriving authority
from the general government. / am in
favor Of this body making such provi-
sional arrangements rs may be necessary
in the interval which may exist between
this moment aud tie time when the Leg
islaiure may act. am not, however, to
( be implicated as sanctioning the idea that
Il there is no lawful authority within the
Gnils or ihc State except the general
government.
i Mr.. Gregg-If South Carolina abroga-
ted the constitution OF the United States.
are its laws still in force? | think not.
/ All laws Of Congress fall instantly 10
the ground on the act Of secession.
Mr.. Cheves-As an immense chasm
will be made in the law, and as il is nee
essary TO avoid Inconvenience to the peo-
pie, we must make some temporary ar
rangemeut TO carry on the government.
1 Mr.. Gregg-TheFe Is no law on the
subject OF the collection Of duties in
South Carolina now. We have accom-
plished the work after forty years.
Mr. Hayne-The Congress Of the
United States is no longer cur govern
ment. It viii be for our Legislature to
say what laws shall be continued and
what not. The simple act of secession
does not abrogate an laws. We have a
great many laws on our statute book
which were passed by the Governor and
Privy Council.
Mr.. Gregg-The Congressional laws
for the collection Of revenue are for the
, support Of the Federal Government at
, Washington, and all our Post Office laws
fall, on our dissolution with taat govern
ment.
= Mr.. Miles-We have to deal with
r. facts and stern realities. We must pre-
vent confusion, anarchy, and the derange-
ment Of our government affairs. Things
p must for the present remain IN Stata gao
or confusion win arise.
= Mr. Hayne-- Sudden action is injurious.
4 Mr. Chesnut-Two questions are in
volved-power and duty. We must pre-
serve our people, not only from incon-
veniences, but chaotic condition. We
8 must revivify such laws as will best pre-
: serve Us from calami,ies. AS to duty. if
e you tura the ship OF state adrift, what
i, will become OF the oiicers2
Mr Maseyck-There is no duty for
: the Collector Of the Port 70 do. The
4 Post Office has been swept OF My
+ opinion is that tie present system Of pos
!. tai arrangements Is a nuisance. The
>, public can be better served By private
parties between cities ike Philadasph
and New York, for one cent instead of
three, and between less important for ten
or more cents.
Mr.. Cahoun--We have pulled a tenn
" pie down that has been built for three
e quarters of a century. We must clear
the rubbish away 10 reconstruct another.
We are now houssless and homeless,
4 and we must secure ourselves against
= storms.
Mr.. Dunkin-If that ordinance be
, passed, things viii 90 on in the Custom
4 House and Post Office exactly as now,
b. until other arrangements can be made BY
q this convention. There Is nothing in the
d ordinance to affect the dignity. honor and
!, welfare OF the State Of South Carolina
J We must keep the wheels Of the govern
q ment going. The Constitution Of the
a United States is not entirely abrogated by
!, the ordinance. What is legal tender in
the payment Of debts? 4 il not gold and
/. silver Of the United States IN the case
of clearing and entry of vessels, we are
/ very liable to have the same conGseated.
AL Mr. Caroll--The present revenue
Y would be continued ill an ser of the Leg
i islatare authorized Otherwise.
\ Mr Brown-There is no longer COM
Y munication with the government from
Il which We are just separated.
Blr Dunkiu-fhe spirit Of the ordi-
nance must be temporarily sustained ill
4 we treat with the Geneaal Government.
1ir. Gregg fhc President Of the
h United States has thrown down the
! gaun.let in bis message. He has said that
n it was hts duty 10 collect the revenue and
that be would DO il. On one side the
y Federal Government claims the right
!. and declares its intention 10 execute the
i power Of collecting revenue IN our ports !;
oa tha other side. We have declared that
! We are free. desire no compromise.
Is il necessary to maintain the fifteen to
IN thirty per cent. duties imposed by the
M Congress Of the United States Should
\. these duties CONTINUE 70 be levied, our
4 people would suffer n terrible calamity.
IA For carrying the mails letthe present con
ts tracts be assumed by South Carolina IN
n. stead If the United States.
d Mr. Rhen-The great revolution
H. + must 60 on with aa litiie danger as pas
+ side 10 the country. By making llae
II federal agents onrs, the machinery will
" move Oh. Tie federal laws 0f taxation
must not exist over us. trust the pres
H. ent syssem of taxation has fallen forever
- Mf. Bavnwell--we have seeded from
Tie United States and established eur ia
a dependence. We can't allow the United
states 70 exercise authority over Us any
l.. more. Lot postal convenience be saeri
a. Geed if necessary. There was nese'
anyihiag purchased worth having, anles'
IA. if egst q sacrifice
bv Mf Maseyek said IN regard 70 sh'