The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1860-12-06
For The Intclliaeneer.

might have been reasonably expected under more
favorable circumstances. Several hundred citi-
zcns including some of the oldest anu most relIa-
blc of the country, turned out and cvinced de-
termination and unanimity Of purpose which must
Lave hccn gratifying to the heart Of every patriot
The meeting was opened with prayer BY the Rev.
Mr.. Maulden, after which able addresses were de-
livcrcd by our candidates for the State Convention
successfully All the candidates avowed them
selves in favor Of the prompt secession OF South
Carolina from the Federal Union, and some OF
them reviewed with convincing effect the chances
of cooperation on the part OF our SISTER Southern
States Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and gal
liant Florida will undoubtedly rally to the side oi
the Palmetto State, followed in quick succession
by Louisiana, Alabama and Texas. The glorious
old Commonwealth Of Virginia would never per-
nit Federal soldier to cross her territory for the
subiueation of q seeding Southern State, and
with the other border slave States, would consl-
tutc wall of fire FOR the protection OF the South
crn Confcderacy North Carolina and Tennessee
were linked to us by ten thousand ties, and would
unGucstionably cast their lot with us, either for
veal or voc.
After the candidates for the State Convention
had all spoken, Col. Wilkes was called for and re-
sponded in few pointed, ptly remarks. His
witty ailusion to the oucr. act man in comparing
him to the boy who wanted to know ''who struck
daddy" and who threatened how terribly he
would fight if the blow WAS rcpca.ed, brought
down the audience in uproarious applause.
The crownng speech of the day was short one
from a gallant young Tcnncsseean, Mr.. Sims.
During the holly contested Presidential struggle
la,l summer in his own State between Bell and
Brcckinrdge, Mr.. Sims had occupied prominent
posi,ion as one of the Bell Electors, and when it
WAS announced that the audience was TO be favor
ed with response from the great State of Tenncs-
see in reference to her probable cooperation with
the other Southern States in their struggle for in
dependence, all manifested the deepest interest.
And as Mr.. S. proceeded in his pointed, tbfiiiing
appeal to the South the people were carried to The
highest pitch of enthusiasm. When he concluded
by beautiful pcroralion to the fair daughters OF
Carolina the applause loud and long.
1t is but Just to say that the introduction and
welcome to the able array Of speakers who were
present, by Mr.. D. II. Russell, elected many COM
mcndations for its appropriateness, beauty and
pahos.
One or two incidents and we close. During the
delivery of Judge Whners speech, (Which, by
thc-byc, was one of his best in alluding to the
gloom which had hitherto cnveloped the Southern
mind but which was now being rapidly dispcllcd
by the glorious light of u Southern Conederacy
bcamine upon our vision, it was remarkable that
tie natur; sun, which had been for the most part
obscurcd during the day. about that time shone
! forth in y calm, mellow, benignant light.
Fhc fay which had been gotten up for the occa-
sion by somc spirited gentlemen in the neighbor-
hood, was admired by everybody. In the centre
Wis a large Palmetto tree, with huge rattlcsnake
twincct around it in an attitude of defence, with
the significant motto, ''sempcr paratus," always
ready) inscribed upon its folds On the right of
the Palmetto was the lone star, surrounded with
seven other stars, representing in all the eight
cotton States.
After the speaking had been concIaded, call
was made for Minute Men, when q rush was made
for the stand, and grey-headed fathers and the
younger men all pressing forwarl to have their
names enrolled. Ono old man he directed his
name to be enrolled, said he WAS 76 years old, but
he was still ready and willing 10 rally to the de-
fence of his country. Upwards Of fifty names
were enrolled, and we hope soon to be fully or
ganizcd. Say to the other portions of our Dis
trict-say to the middle Districts-say to our
brethren om the seaboard that where in all Of
c..lAu. Carolina will there he found any truer,
Drawer soldiers than under the mountains Of the
Blue Ridge.
Many of the tairest Of tie fair graccd the occa
sion. and lent their charms to the holy cause of
liberty.
The thanks of the community are justly due to
the Band of Music for their spirit stirring strains
The following resolutions were proposed by
Mai. T. II. McCann, and unanimously adopted by
the mccting:
Resolred, That the principles of the Black Re-
publican party are utterly subversiye of the rights
and domestic peace of the entire Southern coun
trv and that we cannot submit to the Inaugural
ton of Abram Lincoln as President over this
State
Resolced, That having entire confidence in the
wisdom and patriotism of the State Convention,
soon to assemble in Columbia for the purpose of
preserving untarnished the honor and interests of
South Carolina, we pledge our lives, our fortunes
and our sacred honor to. she maintenance of the
action of that body. 81
Resolred, That inasmuch as our Legislature at
its extra session provided for the relief of the
Banks, in case of suspension, we would recon-
mend to them the propriety of ayailing themselves
of said provision, and thereby affording some re-
lief to the monetary pressure of the country.
A VOICE FROM SLABTOWN.