Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25
The STANDARD.
so,,h.caroi,pa secession Convention.

.ssembled Yesterday morning at the prescribed hour
he attendance was very large, the greater portion
f the galleries being occupied by ladies'
An eloquent and consolatory prayer was onered
" the Rev. Mr.. Curtis, of Limestone Springs.
Several delegates not heretofore present appeared
. nd took their seats-the entire body now NUMBER
ng about one hundred and sixty.
The Chair submitted letter from Hon. \. lluger,
Postmaster at Charleston proffering messenger to
,cilitate the delivery of the mail from the conVen-
lion.
The Chair also read letter from Hon. John A.
Elmore. Commissioner from Alabama, enclosing
telegram from Gov. Moore, of Alabama, as follows
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec, II.
To Hon. John H. Elnore: Tell the Convention
TO listen to proposition for compromise or delay.
This was received with applause by the spectators.
1t was referred to the Committee on Preparing an
Address to the people of the Southern States.
j. Hobed offered resolution, first ordering the
PRESIDENT of the Convention to appoint cashier
nd deputy cashier; second, ordering the clerk TO
superintend the printing of the convention Reports;
third, allowing newspaper reporters access TO the
nall fourth fixing IL o'clock as the hour OF meeting
:ih for keeping alphabetical list OF the members
and their post Offices sixth, for a journal OF the
previous DAYS to be laid on members tables before
meeting.
On motion of Mr. Keitt, the time for meeting was
ltered to IL o'clock.
In the matter of reporters Mr.. Inglis moved that
,nly those are to be admitted who are from South
'aroina.
Mr.. Quatlebaum moved that each resolution De
oted on separately.
Mr.. Logan moved to admit only two reporters.
Mr. Chevis moved to allow the President dIscre-
on in that matter, and then the question will lie
etween him and the editors.
Mr. Memminger. Does the resolution apply to
eporters from the Southern States alone.
Mr. Simmons favored letting the reporters alone.
Mr.. Curtis thought should be ashamed of
that we doing.
The subject was dropped without action.
Mr.. Bonneau novel that the Mayor of Charleston
e requested to furnish policemen at the doors of
lie hall
Objected to.
Mr.. Richardson thong 1t best that the Conven-
ion should sit with closed DOORS at least to-day
nd tomorrow.
Mr. Chesnut thought this impracticabe. The
ublc demanded and it essential to their salts
,ction that the doors should be OPEN Visitors
neither from this State foreign State, would
link untavorably of such proceeding. As some
uestions however, would have to be discussed Pri-
ately, it would be best to get hall where the body
ould sit with closed doors, effectually.
Mr.. Magrath did not think the people of Charles
IN meant to intrude He did not think there were
IN men in Charleston who would not sacrifice their
uriosity and strange their desire to see, for the
she6t Of their State.
Dir. Richards tn0uSnt ncltner lrlenu nor SnOulu
now what transpired inside of the hail.
Mr.. Middleton thought then they ought TO close
lie doors and erect barricadeS.
The whole matter was then referred to the
hareston delegation.
The President was authorized to, admit reporters.
The sixth resolution was lost
Mr.. Wardlow called for the reading of the address
the Georgia Legislature.
Mr.. Middleton. This is not communication from
lie Legislature Of Georgia, but merely from srndry
rsons calling themselves members of the LegiSla-
Ire Of Georgia May we not incur the risk from
lis precedent of receiving communications from New
ork, Pennsylvania, &c, which would be bound to
referred.
Mr. Wardleman is paper from a respec-
BILE body of persons who hold important positions
Georgia. Shall repulSe them by saying that
rey shall not hear any repulSe from U.S.
Mr.. Middleton said all the signatures were in the
me handwriting.
Mr.. Wardow received the telegram from Gov.
oore which was also open to the objection of not
ing an autograph letter.
Mr.. Simns hoped the communications would only
received.
The committees commerce and postal arrange
ents increased TO thirteen and the resolution
iopted.
\ resolution authorizing committee in relation
Il the Slavehoding States was adopted and also
mmittee on foreign relations was also authorized
ostal arrangement, was taken up.
POSTAL ARIA viEMEST.
Mr.. McCready said, only proposing to
AXE change for the people while in a transition
ate, and we must take especial care of our postal
engagements. Our legislature now has power.
'e are the power and may pass it, subject to their
vision and alteration.
We are obliged to take particular notice of it in
relation to the United States Your faith is
edged, and you are not to break in upon arrange
ents which necessary to the convenience of our
tizenS, and the other Southern States What will
do without information it will breed i'll.
ink the convention is bound to make suitable ar
ngements in relation to these matters The Post
See Department can be carried right on, and we
all have the contractors to pay.
Mr.. Dunkin took the floor, and made long
eech on the subject
Mr.. Gregg said we can dissolve our Union with
e United States, and make arrangements for con-
nuing the mail service with the Adams Company S
;press. The debate is out of order The minister
the United States will have the matter charge.
The amendent of adding the postal arrangements
the duties of the committee on commerce. was
lopted
SPECIAL ORDER-sECEsSION PORTION OF TIE PREst-
DENTS MESSAGE.
TheSecond special order, being the secession por-
IN of the message of the President of the United
ates, came up. Mr.. Magrath made strong speech
the subject of the property of the United States
South Carolina, which will be reported at length
Teafter.
Mr. Miles had no idea that the President of the
nited States any necessity for reinforcing the
rtiicationS in the harbor. He would say frankly
Iat there should be no concealment among u.s. In
convention, and consequently in written commu.
cation, know this TO have been said: If you
md solitary soldier to these parts the instant the
Intelligence reaches our people, and We will take
IRE that it does reach US, before he can reach the
rts the forts will be TAKEN because it is necessary
our safety and selfpreservation.
Mr.. Miles spoke about the repairs at Fort Sumpter
I'd mentioned the of the resignation of Secre
nv Cass. At Fort Moultrie there were only "a
en- with five or six musicians. Major Anderson is
,edful of troops He felt the necessity when the
settlement first broke out, of being watchful lest
persons from Charleston should surprise him If
le night All the repairs now being made will be
our advantage.
r. A blank in the resolution appointing the commit
lttee was on motion of Mr. Haree filled with ''13.
Mr.. Shingler moved to insert "Debt Of the United
--.ates. The resolution, as it stands, seems to b
.le-sided.