Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-25

yention of the several seeding States of the United
States to form Constitution for Southern Coniedera
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MrF H. wardaw moved that the resolution be re-
ferfed to the Committee Relations with the Savehold
ing States. Agreed to.
Mr. Ingis made the following report:
The Committee appointed 10 prepare the draft of
Ordinance proper to be adopted by the Convention in
order effect the secession OF South Carolina from the
Federal UuiOn respectfully report that they have had
The matter referred TO- under consideration and beev-
ing that they would meet the eXgencies OF the great
asiOn aud the Just expectations of the Convention by
presenting in the iewCst and simplest words possible to
be used consistent with perspcuy and all that is Reces
ssry TO effect the end proposed aud no more, and
GLIDING everything which, however proper in ITSELF for
the action OF the Convention is necessary part OF
the great solemn act Of secession and may at least be
Effected by distinct Ordinance resolution they sub
NIT for the consideration of the Convention the following
draft
AN ORDINANCE,
To Dissolve tie Union between the STATE OF
south Carolina and other states united with
her under the CompaCt, entitled "Ehe Con-
stItuIiOn of Ihc United states OF AmcriCa.o
WE. THE People OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CA
ROLlNA w CONVENTION ASSEMBLED DO De
CLARE AND ORDAIN AND IT Is HEREBY DECLAR
I'D AND ORDAINED THAT THE ORDINANCE
ADOPTED BY Us IN CONVENTION, ON THE TWEEN
TY-TaIRD DAY or MAY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR
LORD ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND
OF TIE UNITED STATES WAS RATIFIED AND.
ALSO ALI. ACTS AND PARTS OF ACTS OF TIE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE RATIFYlNG
AMENDMENTS OF THE SAID CONSTITUTION, ARE
HEREBY REPEALED; AND THE UNION NOW SUB.
SISTING BETWEEN SOUTH CAROLINA AND OTHER
STATES UNDER THE NAME OF 1.-THE UNITED
STATES or AMERICA" Is HEREBY DISSOLVED.
During the reading Of the above the most profound
silence prevailed over the Assembly.
Mr. A H. Brown moved that the ratification Of the
adoption Of that Ordinance take place at Institute Hail.
this evening al Z o'clock
Mr.. Miles moved, as amendment that the 0rdi.
nance be At once put upon IFS passage.
Mr. T. Y. S.mOus moved thai on the passage OF the
Ordnance the ayes aud uOes be taken.
Judge Wihers. II the terms of the Ordinance which
has been read be satisfactory 10 every member Of this
hOdy move as an amendment that the ayes and noes be
taken without debate Applause
III. SAITH AZ it be :" order, move that this Oonvcu
ton nov 80 into secret session. Cries Of "No
The question then required upon the passage of the
Ordinance
Mr.. =. H. wardlav feel obliged to move that this
Ordinance be printed and made the special order for to-
morrow at l2 o'clock. | think acting with too
much haste We are set OF boys who feel il neces
siry to rush into action without the forms OF action.
mysef have been dsunionist quite long any menu
Der on the floor; ready to so out at any time, but
le us at least show that men, and take time to
consecTate in due form this solemn action.
r. r. -
not come suddenly upon us have we sprung into it ;
il has gradually been cuminlting for long series oil
wears until at last il has TO that point when
the matter is entirely right. hope then that the Con-
yenton will pass upon the Ordinance without delay and
without loss OF time.
Mr.. j. lard Middleton. If there is any person who
wishes 10 debate this natter think he should be heard
and Of course, DO not think there can be any objec
ton; but tie most of have been debating this
for the last thirty years and presume that We have at
last arrived at and final decision. am ready
now 10 cast my vote in the Affirmative hope it will
be put upon its passage.
Mr. Spain | am ready, as much as any member on
this floor ard as far any individual is concerned TO
cast my vote in the affirmative; butt has been suggested
that we have delay of fifteen minutes in order that the
Ordinance NAV be distributed aud read II in order,
move that we have a recess of fifteen minutes make
this in the form of suggestion, however, coming from
/ older and wiser heads than mine
The motion put by the President and lost.
Mr.. w. =. DeSiussurc. We pro ;eed to the hnal
act the consummaton of the Ordinance of Secession.
think t ought to be attended with the most august cere
mony, and with al possible solemnities | concur
with the honorable gentleman who spoke this morning,
that we ought not have the appearance OF too much
haste Il seems desires to delay the Tath
cation OF this Ordinance longer than may be necessary
| for naugurang il with the due form and ceremony -
With that view, propose the following resolution
Resoipel That a message be sent 10 his Fxcelency
the Governor and both branches Of the Legislature n-
viting their attendance the Institute Hall at o'clock
to morrOw aud that & is Convention march in procession
TO the Institute Hall aud there at II O'clock in presence
Of the constitute authorities Of the State, and the peo-
! pie, raify the Ordinance Of Secession.
| Rssoiped That the President invite member OF the
reverend clergy attend at Institute Hail. at II o'clock,
and on the ratification Of the Ordinance thanks
70 Almighty God IN behalf of the people of this State,
| and inyoke HIS blessings on this our proceeding.
ResoiUed, That the passage Of the Ordinance be pro-
claimed by the firing Of artillery aud the ringing of the
bells Of the city aud such other demonstrations the
citizens may deem appropriate on the passage OF the
| great act Of deliyeran,e aud liberty.
! Judge Wthers. have objection whatever TO those
resolutions. But desire that the Ordinance should at
once be put upon its passage without debate.
Col 7. Y. SimOns. Mr.. President :-An Ordinance
Of Secession has been proposed for the consideration oil
this body. With all due Difference to the honorable
member from Richlsnd, / submit cannot officially
know befors Land, what the action Of this Convention
NAV be. Our first, highest aud most solemn duty is to
pass the Ordinance The form Of ratification can
aud must be considered afterwards.
The President II has been moved that the Ordinance
b, considered Immediately resolution has been Of
ered by the gentleman from Rchand that this COnven
ton rahy the Ordinance tomorrow at IL o'clock. An
other motion has been made that the report Of the Or
dinance Committee be considered Immediately, and the
Ordinance put upon its passage. Cries of Question
question:
The President The question will be on the adoption
OF thu Ordinance.
The door was then closed; the Clerk called the Roll
alphabetically and the vote taken by the ayes and
noes Toe members answered to the call Of their
al Names all responding in the affirmative.
The President announced, fifteen minutes past one
o'clock that the Ordinance had been agreed TO unani
nOusly.
The intelligence, being communicated outside, wal
received by the people with enthusiastic cheers.
Mr.. Miles. have resolution 10 offer, which ] an
sure will with the concurrence of every member o.
this body.
Resolved That the Clerk Of :he Convention be directed
10 forthwith telegraph TO the members of Congress from
this State at Washington, the action Of Convention
on the Ordinance Of Secession. Adopted
Mr. W. f. DsSaussure offered the following resolution
Resolved That the Ordinance be engrossed under tn
direction OF the Attorney General upon parchment
signed BY the President and Members Of the Convention
at Institute Hail. and be deposited in the Archives o
the State.
Mr. Inglis-I would suggest that the resolution reat
thus "and that the President and members Of the Con
yentOn do move in procession from this Hall to the 10
sttute Hall for the purpose Of signing and rayng thi
act"
The President The question viii be on the adoption
Of the amendment last proposed that this Convention
move in procession. The amendment adopted.
Mr.. Reed moved TO amend by inserting eight o'coc
this evening; by that hour the Hall be arranged
at early hour meet and be escorted by the mil
ilary and citizens with torch light and music The As