Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-11-23


" Oh, that had TIE wings 81 a dove
TIE SOUTHERN FEELING.
Some half dozen more Federal Off
GERS in South Carolina-United States
Commissioners, NavE and Pension
Agents, &c.-haye signifed their inten-
tion not TO retain office under Mr.. Lin
coin. On Thursday Gov. Gist sent
special message to the Legislature, rec
ommending that, as the Federal officers
may be subjected to pecuRiary loss by
the forfeiture of their official bonds, if
they tender their designations and we're
not accepted, the State should indemnity
them for whatever loss they may sustain
in consequence of breach of their Off
eial bonds. A resolution to that effect
was introduced in the Senate and another
in the House. In the latter branch, the
matter was referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
DIsUNIoN ARDoR COOLED BY TAXATION.
The proposition made in the South
Carolina Legislature to raise million of
dollars, elected the following significant
discussion:
Mr.. O'Connor introduced a resolution
that the sum of Sl,O00,000 be raised
forthwith for the defense of the State.
Mr.. Coffin said that he held in his hand
pamphlet drawn up by military men,
showing that the amount named was not
necessary. He suggested a reference to
the Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr.. Johnston, although he was as much
in earnest as any one, was not willing to
pass bill to raise million of dollars
without indi eating how the money is to
be raised. Let US show that it is TO be
raised in a way not to be a burden upon
the poorer classes of our population.
will here announce a principle upon which
| expect to act, viz: that the particular
species of property which is to be pro
tected should bear the burden Of the cos
of that protection.
Mr.. O'Connor said that the object o
his resolution was not to spend the mon
ey Immediately, but that it should be il
the treasury, to be spent as it is needed
l should regret to have it go forth to the
world that South Carolina hesitated tc
raise a million of dollars for her defense
| refer you to a similar instance in Ro
man history, where Cicero said: Cata
line is at the gates of Rome, will yot
pause and deliberate ?" Now, | ask, il
time similar to this, will South Carolini
pause and deliberate? Ihope not. lie
it not 60 TO the papers that South Caro-
lima hesitated to raise one million Of dol
lars for her defense. Are we in earnes
when we speak about taking the Stat
out of the Union? If we are, We shoul'
have our minds made up for every con
sequence. am prepared for it, let tn
issue be what it may. We will appro
pirate millions to railroads-but now W
hesitate to appropriate one million for th
defense Of our State. When railroad
are to be built, no inquiry is made as t
what classes pay the money.
Mr.. Boylston said: This is yer
grave thing about which we are speakin;
The main object is not TO have an empt
treasury. He moved the followin
. amendment:
Strike out all after the word Resolves
? and insert That il be referred to I'll
Committee on Military 10 inquire an
4 report what sum is necessary to pla'
. the State in a proper attitude Of defens
Mr.. J Harleston Read, Jr., said
would vote on the resolution Of the Chai
man Of the Judiciary Committee, al
: oppose the resolution Of the gentlem'
from Charleston. lie could not see th
: if q gentleman does not choose TO 60
a more hasty way Of raising the none
that be is less patriotic than the one vi
wishes to take the hasty way.
n Mr.. Whaley said ! intend, 80 he
> me Cod, to take DO step backward in Il
matter. We must meet the great issaf
e and the money must be raised--I ca
D. not upon whose scheme would, p'
haps, be in favor Of leaving to The cot
i mi.tee bow much ab9aia be raised if c
u resolution 10 raise a million had not be
brought in. lie did 20, want It %
( forth to any paper that We asked fol
- dollar that Was not given. lie kBi
;, men we're afraid Of taxation, bss be b
"a The honor and principles a his State
heart more than money.
N Mr.. Johnston rose FOR explanation. q
~ said his words we're that thai pzrtieu