Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-11-08

Mr.. Douglas left the city last night, for Selma,
where be speaks to-day. Previous to the depart
ure of the boat, the deck became 80 much crowd
ed that it fell in, precipitating several persons
into the river. Mrs. D., who accompanied hel
husband, was slightly injured by the fall.
The city has been densely crowded during the
week. The State Fair opened on Monday, and
will close to. day. 1t is said to be very nearly a
failure.
The theatre handbills present the name of the
young tragedian, John Wilkes, alias for Booth,
who is a son of the great tragedian, Edwin Booth,
and brother of Edwin Booth, Jr. He possesses
some merit as an actor, but is by no means equa'
to his brother.
But enough! I fear that have already taxed
too far, your patience, and that of your readers
Yours &c., TIMON.
The Legislature.
The Legislature of South Carolina. in pursu.
ance of the Proclamation of the Governor, as.
sembled at the State House on Monday, at ~ NJ
ITO SENATE
The Hon. F. J. Moses was called to the Chair,
certificates of election read, and members duly
qualified. The Hon. W. D. Porter was unaui,
mously elected President, and upon assuming
the Chair, addressed the body in the following
impressive and digni6ed remarks:
Senator,:-I thank you for this new NANTES
tation Of your confidence and favor, and accept
it in the same kindly spirit in which know it is
rendered. 1t shall be my endeavor to discharge
the duties of the Office with fdelity-to promote
the wishes and give expression to the sense Of
the body, according to the rules which have
been laid down for our government.
The short year has removed from all earthly
scenes three of those who participated in oul
last deliberations. This is an unusual mortality
While we pay our last tribute to the memories
of our departed associates, let US take the solemn
admonition home to our own hearts, and make
timely preparation for the coming of the deatt
messenger, who comes to each but ones, bu1
comes to all.
do not seek now to lift the veil that hides
the future from our sight, but we have all oul
instructive feeling that we are on the eve oil
great events. His Excellency the Governor. in
the terms of his call has summoned US to take
action, if advisable, for the safety ard protection
of the State. Heretofore, we have consulted fol-
its convenience and well being now its desti
ny, its very existence, depends on our action. Il
was the old injunction, in times of great public
peril, to the Roman Consuls, to take care thai
the public sustained no detriment. This charge
and injunction is now addressed to US. AL
that is dear and precious to this ~people-life,
fortune, name, and history-all is committed t
our keeping, for veal or for woe, for honor OF
for shame. Let US do our part. so that those
who come after US shall acknowledge that We
were not unworthy If the great trusts devolvec
which we were tried. Above all things, let Us
be of one mind. We are all agreed as to oul
wrongs let US sacrifice all difference of opinion
as to time and mode of remedy upon the altar o.
patriotism and for the sake of the great cause
In our unanimity will be our strength, physica
and moral. No human power can withstand Oh
break down q united people standing upon thei'
own soil, and defending their homes and fresides
May we be so united. and may the great Cover
nor of men and of nations inspire our hearts ant
courage, and inform our understandings witt
wisdom, and lead US in the way of honor and o
safety.
Gen. W. E. Martin was then elected Clerk
A. D. GOODWIN Reading Clerk; and - Gail
lard Doorkeeper.
The Hon. N. Hayward, and the Hon. W. D
Simpson, delivered handsome and touchin
tributes to the memory and worth Of their pre-
decessors, Hon. L.. O'Bryan, and Hon. JAIME
Irby, deceased.
House OF Representatives.
Mr.. Boylston, of Fairfield, upon motion of Mr.
Buist, of Charleston, was called to the Chair, 70
the purpose Of organization. The certificates o
election were read, and members elect dull
sworn in. A ballot was ordered for the election
of Speaker, and Gen. Simons having receive
ITO votes-all the votes cast-was declare
unanimously elected. Upon being conducted t
the Chair, thu Speaker returned his thanks il
feeling and appropriate terms, as follows:
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives Il
is with great difficulty that | can find Language
to express the profound sensations which fill m,
breast on this occasion. That I should at tn
end of o long connection with this House hav
had the good fortune to receive such a testimo
NAL of the confidence of the people of this com
monwealth, through the votes of their represen
tatives this day, is enough to excite in me emo
tions that can scarcely be expressed. Allow M
to tender to you my most profound acknowledge
meuts, and to testify without affectation tn,
heartfelt gratitude which this evidence of you
confidence has excited within me.
The duties of this chair, and l have a right t
say so from long experience, are full of Difficult
ty, care, and responsibility. In ordinary seq
sons they are 80. but all those elements ar
multiplied when connected with such a crisis a!
now overhangs this State; and unless have
your aid in the direction and moderation of the
debates and deliberations Of this Assembly,
shall have little hope of accomplishing the pur
pose for which you have placed me in this seat
I therefore ask you to bear with each other ant
with me, and to give all your energy, all you
talents, and all your spirit to the common gooc
of our beloved commonwealth. Inow commend
you, gentlemen, to the business of the Genera
Assembly.
The Senate sent q message through its Clerl
that it had organized, and was ready to proceed
to business.
The following message was received from nj
E1cellency the Governor, and read by his Privat
Secretary, Col. Watts. 1t commanded the ear
nest attention of the House.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
CoLUEBIA, s. c., Nov. 5, 1860. !
Gentlemen Of the Senate
and House of Representatives:
luc hCl VI OouBi0so PeooSu u sno JSSi toHo
enacts that 'sthe Electors of President and Vice
President shall be appointed on Tuesday mex
after the first Monday of the month of Novem
Der of the year in which they are to be appoin
ted" The annual meeting of the Legislature
of South Carolina, by a constitutional provis
ion. will not take place until the fourth Monda.
in November instant, and I have considered
nv duty, under the authority conferred upo'
me to convene the Legislature on extraordinar.
occasions, to convene you, that you may on to
morrow appoint the number of Electors o
President and Vice President to which Thu
State is entitled.
Under ordinary circumstances, ourduty coult
be soon discharged, by the election of Electors
representing the choice of the people OF tn
State but in view of the threatening aspect o
affairs, and the strong probability of the cleo
ton to the Presidency Of a sectional candidate
by a party committed to the support of measure
which, if carried out, will inevitably destroy GU
equality in the Union, and ultimately reduce
the Southern States to mere provinces of a con
solidated despotism, to be governed by q h1e(