Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-20
South Carolina Convention.

| COLUMBIA, S c.. Dec. l7.-1he Convention had
| four ballots for permanent President. On the
third ballot Gov Gist received So ex Senator Chest
| nut II, eX-Speaker Orr 81, Mr.. Jameson Ga with
some few scattering. On the fourth ballot Mr. Jam.
esOn received lis votes exSpeaker Orr 80 scatter
ing 3. Mr.. jameson taking the chair said he had
not the language to express his thanks for the honor
conferred upon him in making hr1 the presiding
officer over the deliberations of this Convention
| lie considered that the Convention engaged in
| mOstimportant duty-the most important that had
| ever devolved on South Carolina God only knows
what viii be the result of our proceedings. but he
| would implore Gods protection for the State.
| resolution was then offered that when the Con-
yention adjourn it be to meet in Charleston mt 4
O'Clock p. N. to morrow.
This resolution caused considerable debate.
Mr.. Miles appealed to the Convention not to ad-
journ to Charleston, but to remain here regardless
of the smallpox or other physical moral causes.
and discharge the Gutiesrequ by South Carolina
He urged that other States would eer their timid
ity in the present crisis and that the moral power
Of the present movement would be affected in other
sympathizing States if We adjourn to Charleston.
Mr.. Cochran of Abbeyville said he would never
consent to leave Columbia until the ordinance of Sc
cesslon was passed. and urged members to stand up
to all the responsibilities Of their position and remain
and perfect their work.
Mr.. Keitt said he was as ardently devoted to Sc
cesson as any man, and determined to be with the
Convention until their action was complete but
urged their adjourning to Charleston. He said he
never would consent to hurry through the proceed
ings of the Convention, and gave notice that no Ordi
nance could be passed with his consent until every
pOintwas duly considered.
Others engaged in the discussion pro and con-
The motion to adjourn TO Charleston was finally
carried by large majority.
Resolutions were adopted inviting the Commission
els from Mississippi and Alabama TO seats on the
floor; also, that they address the Convention to-
night at O'Clock. u
4 ia; n lI,t
seat on the stand. Some members objected, and
thought it would be expressing complimentary terms
to Mr.. Cobb that were not accorded to the Commits
sioners rt -1a
The motion to tender seat prevailed with few
dissenting voices .
At the inauguration of the Governor to-day. the
galleries of the Representatives Hall were crowded
by many ladies. Mr.. Picllens read the inaugural
address. His sentiments were decidedly firm for
secession and were warmly applauded
In the rear of Mr.. Pickens, atthe Speakers stand
were Mr.. Cobb and Messrs. Elmore and Hooker
Commissioners from Alabama and Mississippi.
EVENING SESSION
The Convention re-assembIed at o'clock P. NJ.
with the Hon. j. F. JamisOn President in the Chair
Mr.. lnglis introduced resolution that committee
of members be appointed to draft an ordinance
proper to be adopted by this Convention. If any
member of this Convention had any draft or scheme
he requested him to hand the same in without delay
to SAID committee.
Resolced That the acts of the General Assembly
of this State providing for the assembling of this
Convention be referred to the same committee with
instructions to act thereon
The President then named clerk messenger and
doorkeeper.
Ex-Governor Adams here introduced to the Con-
We ltiOn the Commissioners from Alabama and Mis-
sissippi The Commissioner from Alabama spoke
first, and the Commissioner from Mississippi spoke
next. Both speeches were moderate in tone, and
hey he
sloners led By the authority Of the Governors of
their respective States and in accordance with the
desire of majority Of the people of their States
The first resolution was then adOpted-ayes l59
nays none. s-.-.-
In the second resolution. Mr. GadsbuPSe moved to
fill the blank with q.
Mr.. Rhett moved to amend by inserting "other mat
tiers for the consideration Of the Committee. or
which may be presented to them.n
Mr.. Barrett-The Committee will have the right 70
report the whole subject everything should be first
submitted to the Committee .-e. s.
Mr.. Ingls-The object viii be accomplished with
out amendments.
Mr.. Rhett said the Committee can originate any-
thing within itself for instance an address co ming
from any one of this body will have fair conside-
ration.
Mr.. Cheeyer-The great aim and object is to avoid |
every side Of the question ia which there may be
division We have had proof this evening that there
Is single voice within the State OF South Caron@'
business Is expedited BY ccn1Ding OufseifeS ~ .
cessiOn. Our first object is TO break fie eilaIn oI
this Union; the next point viii be 60 s1uny the
point Of direction.
Mr.. Hayne-The proposition as unlefsla y. - :
that committee OF twenty-one be appointed 10 take
into coside tio the various measures that may be
,ntroduced 20 the consideration OF the Convention;
thar thew sbonld receive all such schemes from
" bsteyer ,narter they may comes they shall have
the nrirlleee TO do Whatever pertains TO the bust
Dess M the Convention with view Of recommend
inc II TO this Convention. Whatever action they
might think proper for consideration. proposition
for discussion among SecessOnists, is matter sim
Div of the secession of South Carolina from the
present Government take it there has been suf-
icient expression of opinion here upon this occa-
ZION to guide that committee. Secession is subject
lpOn which all agree unanimously. Let the com
nittee be composed of great intellect.
Mr. Brady-Separate the work for separate COM
nittees; let there be separate committee for the
of the question Of what is executive
authority and of what citizenship. It's neeessa
y to have the mass Of the convention actively at
work; let each committee have its peculiar prov
nee.
Mr. CaIhoun-The committee itself must not be
divided in opinion. The convention will have
nough to do to put things in proper shape. By re-
erring different subjects TO different committees
here would be elashing
Mr. Middeton-In Charleston it viii be more diff
icult to get the majority of large committee to