The Van Buren press., 1860-12-21

on them also, any correspondence between
the commander in chief of the American
army, relative to the necessity of supplying
the officers of said forts with protection.
was taken up.
Mr.. Brown objected to its consideration.
and it vas laid over.
MEETING OF CONVENTION.
COLUMBIA. S. c., Dec. II.
The Convention had four ballots for
permanent president.-on the 3d ballot
Gov. Gi.t received 80, ex-senator Chesnut
Is, ex-speaker Orr 81, Mr. Jameson 81
votes. with some few scattering. On the
4th ballot Mr.. Jameson reed llS, Mr. Orr
30-scatterieg 5. Mr.. Jameson on taking
the chair, said he had not language to ex-
press his thanks for the honor conferred up
on him. in making him the presiding Off
Ger over the deli bciations oil this convention
They Were engaged in most important du-
ty-the most important that had ever de-
volved on South CaroIina-God only
knows what will be the result of our delib
erations. but he wouid implore Gods pro-
lection for the State.
A resolution was then offered that when
the Convention adjourn, it be to meet at
Charleston, at z. NJ. tomorrow.
This resolution caused considerable de-
bate. Mr.. Mills appealed to the convention
not to adjourn to Charleston but to remain
here regardless of the small pox-or other
physic or moral causes, in discharging
duties required by South Carolina He
urged that other States would jeer at their
tirmidty in the present crisis, and that the
moral power of the present movement
would be effected in other sympa:hizing
States, if we adjourn to Charleston. Mr.
Cocrsine said he would never consent to
leave Columbus, until the ordinance of Sc
cession was passed.. and urged members to
stand up to all the responsibilities of their
positions and remain and perfect their work.
MI k.:tt said he was as ardently devoted
to secession as any man, and determined to
be with the convention until their action
was complete, but urged their adjourning to
Charleston. He said he would consent to
hurry through the proceedings of the Con-
vention, and gave notice that no ordinance
could be passed without his consent, until
every point was duly considered. Others
engaged in the discussion pro and con, and
the motion to adjourn to Charleston was
finally adopted by large majority.
Resolutions were adopted, inviting the
Commissioners of Miss. and Ala. to seats
on the floor, also, that they address the con-
ventlon tonight. "A motion was made to
invite Hon. Howell Cobb, to a seat on the
foor-some members objected and, thought
it would be one complimentary to Mr.. Cobb
that were n OF acceded to the Commissioners
The motion prevailed with few dissentin
voices.
AT the Inauguration of the Governor to-
day, the galleries of the hall were crowded
with ladies'. Mr.. Pickens read the inauyur-
al-his sentiments were decidedly for seccs-
sion. and were warmly applauded. In the
rear OF Mr Pickens, at the Speakers stand
were Mr.. Cobb and MessIs Elmer and
Hook commissioners from Ala and Miss
The convention re-assembled at 7 p. NJ,
with "A. Jameson. President. in the chair.
Nj. Engles introduced the following:
Resolved, That committee Of members
be appointed to draft an orIinanue prope.
to be adopted by this convention.
Resolced. That any member desirous OF
presenting for the consideration of the con
vention any draf, or scheme. be requested
to hand the same in, without delay, to the
said Committee.
Resoiced, That the act Of the General
Assembly Of this State providing tor the
assembling of this Convention, be referred
to same committee with instructions to &C,
thereon.
The President then named the Clerk,
Messenger and Dcorkceper
Ex-Governor Adams here introduced ia
the Convention the Commissioners from
Alabama and Mississippi
The Commissioner from Alabama spoke
first and Commissioner from Mississippi
next. Both speeches were moderate in ton,
and principally went to show that they
(the CommissioLers) acted by authority OF
the Governors of their respective States
and IN accordance with the desire of the
majority oj the people of their States. The
hrst resolution was then adopted, ayes, l59,
nays. none. In the second resolution. Mr.
'iadsburn moved to fill the blank with 2I
Mr.. Rhett moved to amend by inserting
other matters for consideration Of the com
mittee in which may be presented to them.
Mr.. Burwcll the commissioner will have
the right to report the whole subiect-eye-
rvthing should be first submitted to the
commi,s ioner. Mr. Hughes said the object
will be accomp;;s ;;;shed ii:.lhout the amend.
meht. Mr. Cheever sa.,. the Srea. ann ana
object Is to avoid every side OF he ques-
ton in which there may be division. We
have had proof this evening that there is
but single voice within the State of Sou.h
Carolina business is expedited by confn-
ing ourselves to secession. Our first aim is
break up the chain of this Union. The
next point will be to study the direction
Dir. Hayne said. the proposition as under
stand it. is that committee of 81 be an
pointed to take into consideration the va
rious measures that may be introduced for
the consideration of the convention. and
that they should receive ali such schemes
from whatever quarter they may come, and
they shall have the privilege to do whatev-
er pertains tc the business of the conven.
tion. with view Of recommending to this
convention whatsoever action thew might
think proper for consideration or proposi.
tions for discussing among us. Secession
is simply matter of secession OF South
Carolina from the parent government.
take it there has been sufficient expression
OF opinion upon this occasion. to guide the
Committee. Secession is subject unon
which all agree unanimously. Let the Com
be possessed of great intelligence.
MILLEDGEvILLE. GA, Dec. 10.
There has been a meeting of the mem bcr.
OF the Legislature favoring corporation