New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-12-18
DOMESTIC INTELLIeENoE.
Convention Of South carolina.

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
Convention of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, Dec. II, P. MA heavy fog hangs
like pail Columbia to-day, creating feeling
of general gloom. The small pox is causing sad
havoc among our people, and the panic is intense,
both among citizens and strangers.
Many members Of the Legislature have returned
to their homes, and Others will soon follow.
Strong efforts will be made today to adjourn
the Legislature and Convention to Charleston. If
this proves unsuccessful, the Convention will pro-
badly pass an ordinance Of secession and then
adjourn.
Small Pox at Columbia, S. G.
COLUMBIA Dec. IT.---There were seventeen cases
| of small poX reported here on Sunday last, and
seven to-day. Only such cases are reported the
| symptoms and developments of which clearly iu-
| dictate the disease.
| The South Carolina Legislature has adjourned to
meet In Charleston on Thursday next.
| Important from South Carolina.
I COLUMBIA, s. o., Dec. II, p. M.--There were
| four ballots taken for permanent President of the
Convention to-day. The following is the result of
| the third ballot:
Gist received 49, Chesnut II, Orr 49, Jamison 64,
with some few scattering.
| On the fourth ballot, Mr.. Jamson received lis,
| Orr 80, scattering 3.
| Mr.. Jamison, upon having taken the chair, said
that he had not sufficient language to express his
| thanks for the distinguished honor conferred. No
higher honor could be given him than that of
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lects, and atSing his signature to its proceedings
He considered the Convention as engaged in the
| performance of the most important duty which
ever devolved on the State of South Carolina, the
| result of which was with that Supreme Being,
| whose assistance he would now humbly implore
4 for their beloved State.
| A resolution was then offered that when the Con-
yention adjourn it should be to meet at o'clock
| tomorrow afternoon, in Charleston. This gave
rise to a lengthy debate, Mr.. Miles appealing to
| the Convention not to adjourn to Charleston but
to remain in Columbia, regardless of the smallpox
or other physical or moral causes, and discharge
the duties required of us by South Carolina. He
urged that other States would jeer at our timdity
in such crisis, and the want of moral power in
the present movement would be affected in other
sympathizing States, if the Convention should ad-
journ to Charleston
Mr.. Cochran, of Abbeville, said he would never
consent to leave Columbia until an ordinance of
| secession was passed, and urged his fellow.mem-
bers to stand up to all the responsibilities of their
poston-to remain and perfect their work
Mr.. Keitt remarked that he was ardently de-
voted to secession as any man, and determined to
be with the Convention until its action was com
plete, and in recommending immediate adjourn
ment to Charleston said that he would never con-
sent to hurry through the proceedings of the Com
yention, giving notice that no ordinance should be
passed with his CONSENT until every point was duly
considered in all its bearings, after full nyestga-
lion and fair discussion. He said we were engaged
IN a high patriotic duty, and demanded that men,
bers should be in a location where their minds
WoIHu Ialfly Bfapple WITH the important issues
involved, and not be agitated by the prevalence Of
fearful and loathsome pestilenee, when no press
ing necessity required it.
Others took part in the discussion, pro and con-
when motion to adjourn to Charleston finally
prevailed
resolution was adopted inviting the Commits
| soners from Alabama and Mississippi to seats on
the floor; also, an amendment that they be request
ed to address the Convention at clock.
On motion, an invitation was also extended to
Hon. Howell Cobb to a seat on the floor.
Some member, however, objected, at the same
time expressing in complimentary terms to Mr..
Cobb that he was not an accredited Commits
sioner.
Inauguration of the Governor Of South Carolina.
At the Inauguration day of the Governor elect
the galleries of the hall of the House of Represen.
tatiyes was densely crowded, many ladies being
present.
Coy. Pickens read his inaugural the sentiments
of which were decidedly firm for secession.
The address was warmly applauded
In the rear of Gov. Pickens, on the Speakers
stand, sat Howell Cobb, and Messrs. Elmore and
Hooker, Commissioners from Alabama and Missis-
sippi.
Yankee Doodle Superseded by the Marseillaise
MoBHE, Dec. IA the theater tonight,
Yankee Doodle'' was hissed down, while the
Marseilaise" was voeiferously applauded.
Latest from Washington.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Washington CORES
pondent of the New York Herald, in letter of the
18th, says that Attorney General Black has been
DecEeEtly OIL SIlLe, vice secretary GaSS
resigned and that Mr.. Black is to be succeeded as
Attorney General by Mr.. Edwin Stanton, formerly
of Pennsylvania.
Defence of Government Fortifcations
H WASHINGTON, Dec l7.--The impression prevails
in high quarters here that although one or more
States may commit overt acts, yet if they are not
menaeed or ntertered with they will retrace their
steps.
The President declares that he will defend the
fortffeations of the country against all attempts
aimed at tlleir destruction.
Reyerdy Johnson in the Cabinet
"A messenger has been dispatched 10 Baltimore
to ascertain if Reyerdy johnson will accept place
in the Cabinet
Mr.. Corwin's Report.
The Committee of Thirty three making but
meagre progress, the chairman, Mr.. Corwin, of
Ohio, reported series of resolutions, which have
met with the approval of majority of the Com
mittee
The following is a synopsis Of the resolutions:
First-Pledging the faith of Congress against
any attempt to abolish slavery in the District Of
Columbia. Second-Against any interference with
the inter-slaye trade between the States. Third
The abolition of slavery in the dock-yar(ls and
arsenals of the slave States Fourth-Payorng
any amendment or amendments which shall result
in rendering the Fugitive Slave acts effective and
satisfactory to the Sonth. Fifth-Against the dis
elimination of Congress in the case of slave States
asking for admission into the Union. Sixth-The
protection of the property of the people of the
Territories when non-interyention by Congress
shall be the law.
Gonvalescence Of Postmaster General Holt,
Postmaster General Holt has entirely recovered
from his late illness.
Congressional Proceedings,
| WASHINGTON, Dec 17.-House.--In the House a
motion recommending the reneal of all State laws