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

the Government Of the United States should at
tempt coercion, it will become our solemn duty
to meet force by force and whatever may be
the decision of the Convention representing the
sovereignty of the State-snd amenable to no
earthly tribunal-shall, during the remainder OF
my administration, be carried out to the letter,
regardless of any hazards that may surround its
execution. I would, also, respectfully recon-
mend athorough reorganization of the Militia so
as to place the whole military force of the State
in q position to be used at the shortest notice,
and with the greatest efficiency. Every man in
the State, between the ages Of eighteen and
forty-fve, should be we'll armed with the most
effective weapons of modern warfare, and all
the available means of the State used for that
purpose. :,
In addition to the general preparation, l would
also recommend that the services of ten thous'
and volunteers be Immediately accepted; that
they be organized and drilled by officers chosen
by themselves, and hold themselves in readiness
to be called on upon the shortest notice.
With this preparation for defence-and WIFI
all the hallowed memories Of past achievements
and with our love of liberty and hatred to
tyranny-and with the knowledge that we are
contending for the safety of our homes and fire
sides-we confidently appeal to the Disposer OF
oil human events, and safely trust our cause IL
hiskeeping.
Col. BUST moved that the house proceed a,
IL NJ. to. day, TUESDAY, J to elect Electors fol
the President of the United States. Also, thai
so much of the Governors Message as relates to
arming the State be made the special order TO-
day at l P. M.
Col. John Cunningham, of Charleston, intro
duced the following resolutions:
Whereas the General Assembly OF South
Carolina, by the seventh clause of the Approprl'
alton Act OF 1859, provided 'for the Military
contingencies one hundred thousand dollars, TO
be drawn and accounted for as directed by the
legislature"
And whereas the 4th resolution of q series OF
resolutions on Federal affairs, adopted on the 10Th
December 10 9, declared THAT the State of South
Carolina owes it to her own citizens to protect
them and their property from every enemy 4; and
that for the purpose of military preparations for
any emergency, the sum Of one hundred thous-
and dollars ($l0O, 000) be appropriated for
military contingencies"
And whereas this appropriation has been mel,
Their drawn nor used for the purpose indicated,
and it is proper that South Carolina should In
any event, and under any condition of affairs,
external or domestic to her, have a better and
larger supply of arms
Resolued, Therefore, that the governor of the
State be authorized and directed to draw forth
with the said appropriated sum, and use it, in q
manner his discretion may deem best for the
public service, in obtaining improved small arms,
in altering and improving those on hand, in
procuring o field battery Of rided cannon, III
providing proper accoutrements TO accompany
these different arms, and in furnishing an addi-
tionsl supply of tents.
Mr.. Kennedy, of Sumter, moved that the daily
proceedings of the House be opened with prayer.
Mr.. Coffin, of Charleston, proposed that the
22d November be appointed a day Of Humilia-
ton, Fasting and Prayer, and that the Govern.
or communicate the same to the Legislatures OF
the other Southern States.
Made the special order to day at 2 o'clock.