Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-12-25
right BEIGE the world, it is expedent to show our

in reference to custom houses and postal arrange
ment in consequence OF a withdrawal Of South
Carolina from the Union.
PLAN FOR SOUTHERN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TO BE SENT TO EACH OF THE SOUTHERN STATES
Mr.. Hayne submitted resolution in effect that
Whereas, the causes which have prodused separa-
ton of South Carolina from the Federal Union have
emanated from the States north of Mason and Dxons
line, which use hireling labor only; and,
Whereas it is not against the Constitution of the
United States that South Carolina has opposed her
sovereignty. but the usurpation OF the government
in violation of this instrument, therefore be 1t
Resolred, That a commissioner be sent to each oil
the slavehodng States, bearing copy OF the ordl-
nance of Secession and protfer each State, or any
one or more of them, the existing Constitution oil
the United States the basis of provisional gov
ernment to be adopted tie part of South-Caroll
ma and any other saveholding State or States which,
after seeding from the present Federal Cnion shall
be willing to unite with South Carolina in forming
a new confederacy; and do hereby ratity and
confirm from the date hereof, any action taken by
such commissioner or commissioners, and with the
consent of the Governor Of South Carolina IN the
formation of such provisional union: And we do
further earnestly recommend that in - days after
two or more States in addition to South-Carolina,
shall have acceded to the said provisional union, an
election shall be held for Senators and members of
the House of Representatives of the new Congress,
and also President and Vice President of the new
confederacy.
ResoLred, That three commissioners be appointed
to carry authenticated copy of the ordinance OF
secession to Washington, and be laid before the
President of the United States, with request that
the same shall be communicated 20 Congress now IN
session and that the said commissioners are hereby
authorized and empowered to treat for the delivery
of the forts, magazines, Lighthouse and other real
estate and all appurtenanceS thereto within the geo
graphical limits of South Carona-the authority to
treat upon these subjects to be extended TO the -
day of February in the year of our Lord 1861; Pro-
vided That in the meantime said forts, magazines,
etc, allowed to remain in the condition in which
they may be at the adoption Of this ordinance. And
they shall be further empowered to treat upon the
subject of the public debt and for proper division
of all other property now held by the Government
of the United States an agent of the State now
embraced in the said confederacy until such time as
L new cOhfederacy of States shall be formed OF
which Sodth- Carolina shall be one.
These resolutions elected long debate, in which
Messrs. Rhett, Keitt and Middleton participated
The first resolution was referred TO the committee
on foreign relations, and ordered to be printed.
NEGOTIATION WITH THE UNITED STATES.
Mr. Memminger submitted resolution that
commission consisting of three persons be elected
by ballot to proceed to Washington tn negotiate with
the United States through their General Govern
ment, to proper measures and arrangements to
be adopted for the continuance Of peace and amity
from the other slaveholding States with view of
forming a Southern Confederacy, etc, and also to
arrange for general meeting OF such deputies
These resolutions were appropriately referred
Another resolution introduced TO inquire
what legislation by Congress is necessary in the
premises.
The act of secession was made the special order
for tomorrow, Thursday.
The convention adjourned at 30 minutes to i, p.
H., to meet again Thursday at II, a. M.
DEBATE on THE PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE.
Mr.. Magra;h said think the special matter of
the Ordinance should be Immediately considered
According to my understanding, there is no Collect
or of port, nor is there Postmaster in South
Carolina What yon have done to-day, has ex-
tinguished the authority of every man in South
Carolina deriving his authority from the General
Government am in favor of this body making
such provisional arrangements may be necessary
in the interval which will exist between this
ment and the time at which the Legislature may
act. | am not, however, 10 be implicated as sane
tioning the idea that there is no lawful authority
within the limits Of the State except that of the
General Government
Mr.. Gregg of Richmond, said After South
Carolina has abrogated the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, its laws still Of force: think not
All laws Of Congress fall instantly 10 the ground
the passage of the act Of Secession.
Mr.. Cheeves: IN immense chaSm has been made
IN the law. Ii is necessary tn avoid ncOnvience to
the people, and we must. therefore, make temporary
arrangements for carrying on the government
Mr.. Gregg: There is now no law on the subject
Of tie collection of duties in South Carolina. We
have now accomplished the work for which every
of Carolina has been labOrlng for forty years.
Mr. Haync-The Congress Of the United States
is no longer our Government. 1t will be for
Legislature to say what laws of the United States
shall be continued and what not. The simple act
of Secession does not abrogate all laws. We have
great many laws on the statute books, which were
passed by the Governor and Privy Council.
Mr. Gregg-The Congressional laws for the col
lection OF revenue for the support Of the Fed
cral Government at WaShington and all pOStoifice
laws tall on our dissolution with that Government.
Mr.. Miles: We have to deal with stern facts and
realities, and must prevent confusion anarchy and
arrangement Of our Government affairs. Things
must for the present. remain in statu quo, great
confusion will arise.
! Mr.. llayue deemed sudden action injurious
Mr.. Chestnut: There are two questions involved
viz: power and duty We must preserve our peo-
pie, not only from InconvenieEceS, but chaotic
condition. We must revivify such laws as will best
preserve us from such calamities. As to duty
ask, will you send the ship of State adrif regardless
! of what becomes of the officers?
Mr. Mazyck There is no duty for the Collector
! of the Port to do The poStOtfice should be swept
off My opinion is, that the present system of pos.
tai arrangements is nuisance. The public are bet
vi SSl'Su Dy pihdle pdTllCS DtIWeen CltcS like
Philadelphia and New York, the postage should be
one cent instead of three. Less important places it
should be ten or more
Mr.. Calhoun: We have pulled down temple
which has been built for three quarters of century
We must now clear away the rubbish, and recon
| struct another. We are now houselesS and We must
secure ourselves from approaching storm.
MIR. Duncan: If that Ordinance be passed things
will go on in the Custom House and Postoffce ex-
actly as now, until other arrangements are made
by this Convention. There is nothing in the Orii-
nance to affect the dignity, honor and welfare of the
State of South Carolina. We must keep tho wheels
of government going.
Mr.. Withers: The Constitution of the United
States is not entirely abrogated by the Ordinance
What is a legal tender in the payment of debts? Is
1t not gold and silver coin of the United States In
the case of clearing our entry of vessels we are
very likely to have the same contiscated
Mr.. Carroll The present revenue offices, #
filled would be continued until the act of the Legis
lature authorised otherwise.
Mr., Brown: There's no longer any communica
ton with the Government from which we are ms,