Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-20
The South Carolina Secession COnven.
ton.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec II.
The Convention had four ballots on a Ierna.
nent President. On the 80 ballot, Gov. Gist
received 80, ex-senator Chestnut Is. ex-Spea ker
Orr 32 Mr. Jameson "a, with some few scatter.
i.g On the 4th ballot Mr.. Jameson received
lis votes. ex Speaker Orr 80. scattering 3.
MIR Jameson. on taking the chair, said he
had not language to express his thanks for the
honor conferred upon him in making him the
prs.iding officer over the deliberations Of this
Convention. He considered that the Conven-
ton was engaged IN a most important duty
tile most important that had ever devolved
upon South Carolina. God only knows what
will be the result Of our proceedings, but he
would implore Code protect on for the State
A resolu tion was then offered that when the
Convention adjourn. 1t be to meet in Charles
ton at 4 o'clock tomorrow p. M. This resolu.
zion caused considerable debate.
Mr., Miles appealed to the Con ventioa not 10
adjourn to Charleston. but to remain mere, re.
gardless OF the small pox or .ther physical or
moral causes, and discharge the duties required
by South Carolina. He argued that other States
would jser At their nnxassy 10 sso ptc1cu, cI1s,e
and that the moral power Of the present move
ment would be affected in other sympathiaing
States if We adjourn to Charleston.
Mr.. Cochrane, of Abbeyvile, said hs would
never consent to leave Colum bia until the Or.
dinance OF Secession had passed. and urged
members to stand up to all responsibilities Of
their position, and remain and perfect their
work.
Mr., Keitt said he was as ardently devoted'to
oscessioa as any man, and determined TO .p
with the Convention until their action W.,
complete, but urged their adjournment TO
Charleston. He said he would never consen.
to hurry through the proceedings of the Con-
vantion. and gave notice that 10 ordinance
should be passed with his consent until every
point vas duly considered in all its bearings, af
ter full and fair investigation and discussion
I- said they we're engaged in high and pat
riotlc duty. and demanded that the mem bers
should be in location v here their minds could
fairly grapple With the issues involv ed and not
be agitsted by q fearful, loathsome pestilencs,
when no pressing necessity required it.
Others engaged in the discussion pro and
The motion to adjourn to Charleston was
finally carried by large majority.
Resolutions were adopted. inviting the Com
nssloners from Alabama and Mississippi to
seats on t1e A7or ord also that they address
the Conven. Int 1T 7 o'clock.
A motion w.. made to invite Hon. Howell
Cobb TO seat on the 6oor. Some M msmbers OBJ
piimentary terms to Mr.. Cobb that were not
accredited to the Commissioners The motion
to tender him seat prevailed, with . few dis
s-nting voices.
At the Inauguration Of the Governor to-day.
the galleries of the Representative Hail were
crowded with many ladies' Mr.. Pckens read
the inaugural. Hissentiments we're decidedly
firm for Secession, aid were warmly applauded
la the rear Of Mr.. Pickene, at the Speakers
stand. were Mr. Cotb and Messrs EImore and
Hooker. Commissioners from Alabama aud
Mississippi
Ev MING SESSION IF 1uE CONVENTION
Convention re-assenbled at Z p. NJ, with Hon,
d. F. Jamisom. President, in the chair.
Mr.. Ingles introduced the following:
Rssoipsd That Omuiittee Of members
lie appointed to drat an ordinance proper to
hs adopted by this Convention, and that those
de@irous of submitting tor the onsideration of
the Convention any Gaft or scheme. be request
ed to hand the same in vi,hot delay, TO the
said Committee.
Resolved, That theActs of the General As
ssmbly OF this State providing for the assern.
bllng OF this Convention, be referred to the
same Committee. witlinstructions to act there
on
The Clerk then mined Clerk, Messenger
and Door-Keeper.
Ex-Gov. Adams hee introduced to the Con.
vention the Commissioners from Alabama and
Mississippi. who ver greeted with great ap
plause. The muFsioner from Alabama
spoke first, and the Commissioner from Mis.is.
sippi next. Both speeches were moderate in
tone and principally rent to show that they
(the Commisioners) atsd by the authority of
the Governors of thei respective States. and
in accordance with tn desires Of . msiority of
the people Of their Sttes
The fret resOlutionwas then presented by
ayes l69, nays none.
Mr.. Gadsburg movd to FIJI the blank with
81
Mr.. Rhett moved . amend by inserting
"other matters for conlderstion of the Convsn-
,ion which may be priented 10 them"
Mr. Observation-Disclosures will have the
right to report the VILE .ubjoc Everything
should be frat submitd to the Committee.
Mr.. lnglisThe obrt will be accomplished
without amen lment
Mr. Rhett-That Cnmittes can originate
anything within itself for instance, if an al |
drsss comes from any,ne OF this body, it will |
have fair consideration
Mr.. Cheevsr-The Dat aim and object is 10 |
avoid every side Of th1ussti0n in which there |
may be . division. W have had proof this |
evening, that there h u : single voice within I
the State Of South Carins. Business is expe.
dited BY the conhninpursslvss to secession.
Our first aim il to i1ak the chain OF ,his
Union; the next poi1 will Be- 70 study the
point of dirsction.
Mr.. Hayns-Ths ppoaition. - UNDER
stand II y that Csatitss of n b appoint