The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-21

entirely abrogated by the ordinance. What is legal
tender in the payment Of debtss lis gold and silver
Of the United satcsS In the of clearing and entry
of vessels, We are very liable to have the same conhs
Gated.
Mr.. CARRoII-The present would be continued
till act of the Legislature authorized otherwise
Mr. BRowS-There is no longer communication with
the government from which are just separated.
Mr. DuEnS-Ths spirit Of the ordinance must be tenn
porarly sustained till treat with the general govern
ment.
Mr. GREGG-The President Of the United States has
thrown down the gauntlet in his message. He has said
that II was his duty TO collect the revenue, and that he
would do IT, On side the federal government claims
the right and declares It's intention execute the power
Of collecting in pors the other side
have declared that we free. / desire compro-
mise. Is 1t necessary TO maintain the Is TO so per
cent duties imposed by the Congress Of the United SateS
Should these duties continue be levied people will
suffer terrible calamity For carrying the mails let
the present contract be assumed by South Carolina in
stead Of the United States.
Mr. RHErr-This great revolution must go on with as
little danger possible to the country By making the
federal agents ours the machinery viii move Tho
federal laws OF taxation must not oxist trust
that the present system OF taxation has fallen forever
Mr. BARNwNL-We have seeded from the United
States and established oyr Independence. We can't
allow the United States TO Exercise authority over us any
more Let pcetal convenience be sacrificed necessary
There was anything purchased worth having un-
less it cost sacrifice
Mr.. MAsaux said, in regard TO the mail all restrictions
must be removed. Let appoint own officers Let
the Collector Of the Post battle with the difficulties as
they come.
At forty minutes past three the Convention took a re-
cess meet Institute Hall half past six O'clock for
the purpose Of signing the ordinance.
As the Convention leaving st. Andrews Hall the
chimes Of st. Mchaes Episcopal church pealed forth
"Auld Lang syne" and other tunes
COLUMBIA, s. O., Dec 10, 1850
The Methodist Conference Of this State have passed
resolutions in favor of secession.
Ex-Governor Mcdonald of Georgia. died at his residence
at Marietta on Monday night
There were eleven new cases Of small pox here on
Tuesday.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF GOV. PICKENS.
COLUMBIA, Dec. II, 1860.
Governor Pckens has just been naugurated before the
legislature the Convention and avery large concourse
The following is his inaugural address
GENTLEMEN rB SENATE AND House, or REPRESENTATIVES,
You have called me TO preside chief magistrate Of
South Carolina at critical juncturc in public affairs
deeply feel the rssponssi,ties Of the position am
been connected by federal compact with co-States,
under bond Of union for great national objects
10 all In recent years there has been powerful party
organized upon principles OF ambition and fanatcism
whose undisgused purpose s TO divert the federal go
vernment from external and turn its power upon the
internal interests and domestic institutions OF these
States. They have thus combined a party ex.
clhsvely in the Northern States, whose avowed
objects not only endangcr the peace, but the very
existence OF nearly half the States Of this Confedera
Cyl and in The rcew eeton fer Prsidea and rice Presi
dent Of these oes they hare carried d eefion upsa p,Ir-
psu5s Of Tie federal oorrnmea or the guarantees Of a.
toerd comfo. This the great act Of the people
in the Northern States at the ballot box In the exercise
Of their sovereign power the polls from which there
higher appeal recognized under system Of govern
ment IN its ordinary and habuai operations They TINS
the army navy, with vast powers, not TO preside
the interests and destnes Of all the States
alike, but upon issues Of malignant hostility and uncom-
promising war to be waged upon the rights the interests
and the peace Of half the States Of this Union In the
Southern States these are two entirely distinct and sepa
rate races, and has been held In suhugaton the
other by peaceful Inheritance from worthy and patriotic
ancestors, and all who know the wcl know that
the only form OF government that preserve both and
administer the blessings of civilization with order and
harmony. Anything tending 20 change or weaken this
government and the subordnaiion between the races
security We have for years warned the Northern
people Of the dangers they producing by their
ton and lawlcss We have often appealed
sister States of the South with concert upon
some firm but moderate system by which might be
able, II possible TO save the federal constitution, and yet
feel safe under the general compact OF Union But
could obtain no fair hearing from the North could
any concerted plan proposed by oStaes OF
the South, calculated 20 make feel safe and secure
Under all these circumstances we now have no al,erna
tive left but TO interpose our sovereign power
an independent state, 70 protect the rights and
ancient privileges of the people of South Carolina.
This state was Of the original parties 10 the
federal compact Of the Union. We agreed to IL
state snder peculiar circumstances when we were
surrounded with great external for purposes Of
national protection and general welfare OF all States
equally and alike; and when u ceases 20 do this II is
longer perpetual Union. II would be absurdty 20
suppoee was perpetual Union for ruin The con.
sttuton ia a compact between costates, and not with
the federal government on questions vital, and vov
ing the peace aud safety OF the parties N tho compact
from the very nature o the instrument each state mus,
judgc Of the mode and measure Of protection necessary
for her peace and the preservation Of her local and do
mestc Institutions South Carolina win therefore decide
for herself and will she has n right to do, resume
her orignai powers Of government az an independent
state, and, ns such, viii negotiate with other Powers
srch treaties, leagues or covenants she may deem
proper. think ] am not assuming too much when
| say that interests will lead her TO open her
ports 20 the tonnage and trade a. ali nations rceervng
herself the right to discriminate only against those
who may be public enemies. sha has fne harbors
accessible 10 foreign commerce. and she is IN the centre
Of thoee extensive agricultural productions that
largely INTO tho fregn trade and commerce ~ the world,
and form the basis a those comforts IN food and cloth
ing essential the and mechanic aborers In
the higher udee and which essential 10 the
rosperi,y and suceess q manuactarn ng capital ,ne
for the benefit of all who be interested In commerce.
In manufactures, IN the comforts Of artisan and
mechanic laborers everywhere. ~ make such speedy
ard peaceful arrangem men,s with may ad.
the interests and happiness of all concerned.
There IL thing certain, and think Il due 10 the
country 10 say In advance uat S9h Carolina s r.0ici
hv seyryafe indJsoc and she ocoeded scrd
rasly compact " Union she ,eiu a0srcdig
c.ds sparotev end otonc .. the consequences what hsy
nncg, aadI uint u riqh b ,1y viii unlind felinq
whqtrT naf on this point ncs can ~ cgmpromfs, "
4 ;. oTs0 frsr vhcr, rsoy The issues are Too grave
and too 20 admit of any counsel that looks 10
anything but direct end STRAIGHTFORWARD Independence
In the present emergency the decided
the safest andswiscst. To sister States who Are
identified with In interest and feeling will cordially
and kindly look for cooperation and for future Union
t-d NUT D. after hnw 0s1fef anf rsswn>f ovir
nal inaiisra,rs rchb and y If osrecvv and IN
de,srd,rce We can then form a government with them
having common interest with people of homogeneous feel
ngs united together by al the tics that bind STAIRS
IN one common destiny. From the position may &C
cupy towards the Northern states NJ well from
own internal structure o society the government may
from necessity become strongly military In its orranza
ton. When look back upon the inheritance. the
rlories and uiumI Ant power OF this wonderful
fedoacv no language express the feelings of the hu
heart turn from the pation and sternly
hook to the great future that tpcps before II IA
sincere cfe 70 separate from the states of tho North in
peace and eaye them ~ deveope their civilization