New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-30
Henry ward Beecher ON the Crisis
MESSAGE OF GOV. GIsT TO THE LEGIsLA.

xbieh we can exchange commodities. IN the Union,
n was important and necessary 10 our commercial
,,.seritv TO divert a part Of the commerce Of the
Nerid from New-YOrk and ether Northern cities TO
De Citv of Charleston, and thus build mp great
ocumerlial emporium with ability to supply our own
and tie merchants Of the neighboIinG States, with
sheap and well-flled market; from which, IN turn,
ey could supply their customers in the interior towns
and villages.
In yiew Of the secession of South Carohna from the
QziSn, il betones doubly imp0Ttapt and absolutely
neVesssry that must have direct trade with europe
ard the Continent and large amount OF ceglai Is
aseessary and there viii be some risk In the beSl1g
Of such an enterprise, l would recommend thaat the
LEGISLATURE should to extent foster and encourage
such enterprises by taking upon themselves pau "
tbe losses that might follow the effort 10 establish direct
trade Some enteTrising citizens of Charleston pro-
poe 10 establish line Of steam propellers between
Charleston and Liverpool and ask the State TO guar
ARtee interest of five per cent per annum upon the
sapitsl invested in the steamers long az they shall
continue in the service. This seems TO me 10 be very
kir and reasonable proposition,
II looking forward 70 the separate nationality Of
south Carolina, many changes win have to be made
N existing laws, part q which you DO DOUBT wiz We
Snested 10 do by I'm ordinance OF the Convention OF
Ae peopIe soon TO assemble; but may not be I'M
prorer to bring to your notice the Importance OF
speedy postal arrangement TO supply the one under Jhe
control of the Federal Government. am authorlzeo
a say that the Postmaster at Charleston, the Hon.
Alfred Huger than whom purer patriot never hved,
vii az soon the State resumes her sovereignty oy
an ordinance of her Convention, sever his connection
viii tie Federal Government, and obey any call the
State NAV make upon him for his services Tins move
nent together with the resi- gnaOn OF all the other
Postmasters will enable the State TO act without en-
barrassment in establishing for herself postal arrange
uents As q temporary eXpedient an arrangement
might be made with the Adams Express Company TO
carry the mails until postal arrangement OF perna-
pept character could be established, the details Of
which must extent depend upon the action Of
otter Southern States.
The law prohibiting masters from permitting negroes
~ hire their time and make contracts, should be
Al .,,Ia pcb attached IL
non that no one would venture 10 disregard II. With
eat suggesting the particular penalty, would recon-
mend that both the owner of the slave and the party
that hires him her, should be punished by hne or
iurrisOuIneut according TO the mitigating aggra-
saing circumstances that attend the case Some In
convenience will no doubt arise from such an enact
rnent and il may be necessary 10 make some excep-
ouG cases for instance, the express or implied con-
tract with black porter 70 carry your trunk or car
tet-bag, TO 20 on an errand but this may be done,
and YET much good result from the general law on the
subject
Ii not unfrequently happens that slave mechanics
hire white men work under their direction, and for
keir benefit and thus, instead OF exercising control
ever at class Of population are placed under
obligations 10 them. This state Of things should not be
permitted; there must be "A distinction between the
races as marked their different cOors and 1t must
be distinctly and universally understood that the white
tie governing race, without an exception and with
regard TO disparity Of intellect merit or acquire
hents. ,
Carolina Of their allegiance 10 the State, and that ODE
lieuce 10 the Federal Government ceases as soon az
tbe State withdaws from the Union and asserts
her soveregnty satisfies that she will have no trail
Sort D her limits; but wire pIecautlon can result In
NO harm and may be the means Of advertising our peo
pie that if any Of them should be so orgetul Of their
duty 10 their sovereign and 30 reckless OF her dlspeas
IRE az TO disregard her ordinances obey any other
commands than those of the constituted authorities of
te State they will be dealt with traitors, and pun
ished accordingly In view, therefore, OF such con-
hngency, some legislation may be necessary In more
particularly defining treason 10 the State and abXing
the proper punishment for the offence. Sonth Carolina
must mfst upon the implicit obedience OF all her cti
zens both native and naturaized, and NO can be
permitted to put his individual construction upon the
relation be bears TO the State Of his birth adoption.
The introduction Of slaves from other States which
may not become members Of the Southern Confedeacy,
and particularly the border States should be prohibited
BY legislative enactment, and by this means they will
be brought TO see that their safety depends upon
withdrawal from their enemiee, and an union with
their friends and natural alice. If they should con
tue their union with the nonslavehOding States, let
lhem keep their slave property IN their own borders
and the only alternative left them will be emancipation
BY their own act by the action Of their oontedere
We cannot consent TO relieve them from theE embar-
raising situation by permitting them 10 realize the
money value for their slaves by selling them us and
shus prepare them, without any loss of property TO
accommodate themselves TO the Northern kree-Soil
idea But should they unite their destiny with US, and
become stars in the Southern galaxy--members Of 4
great Southern COnfederaton-we will receive them
with open and an enthusiastng greeting Should
Men danger approach their borders, enemy, open
but living rampant Of freemen from the Atlantic to
abe Gulf Of Mexico would line their borders and beat
back the invaders
To dispense with the necessity, much may be
possible of resorting 10 Lynch and illegal eXeeu-
tons in punshng offenders against the peace of society
and the safety Of our citizens, would suggest the en-
actment CT q law, Furnishing summarily and severely,
with death any person that crculAtee ncendlAry
documents avOws himself an abolitionlst or III any
way attempts TO crete INSTRUMENTATION or nsuITecion
among the slaves. II some act Of this kind Is not
parsed the people goaded TO madness by the frequent
Attempts to disturb their quiet and destroy their pro-
perry and Gves viii not, under excitement, be very
careful in measuring the punishment they infct and
l. 10 be feared that the innocent may suter WIN the
guilty and scenes Of violence and bloodshed too fire.
suently occur. With the knowledge that there Is
NV 70 reach the cass the legal tribunals OF the state
will be the first appealed TO- and In most cases their
deciion viii be satifsctOTy 70 the people, MADE, Re II
Wil be, under oath and with time for reflection and
examination.
EThe resolution Of the General Assembly directing
die Governor TO communicate 70 all the saveholding
Sa;es certain resolutions adopted unanimously, ex-
pressing the opinion they should Immediately meet To-
getheI TO concert measures for united acton was soon
after the adjournment, acted upon and coples OF the
resolutions sent 70 every Southern State hisnsappi
and Alabama the only States that agreed 70 eet
South Carolina In Con venton and delegates had
been appointed by the Legislature l cid not feel
authorized 10 make an appointment without there hsd
Leen general agreement Of the Southern States TO
meet. Had such been the csse, would either have
convened The Legislature 10 sppoin delegates, or have
taken the responsibility Of appointing them myself
The consequence wa, convention met, and each
State was left 70 act for herself and upon her own no
sponsbifty.
II proposed al the sesion 10 rase 800 600
by issuing State bonds, 10 the State and prepare
for her defense but for want Of time, decision
made on the proposition. IL the time, however
and with great prUnptne6s the Bank Of Charleston
hid To hot