The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-21


be paid, II II mpovershes the people Of South Carolina.
u there be dollar claimed which Is not justly due the
United States let south Carolina be desoated before that
dollar is paid. (smothered applause.) There
dton Of public affairs TO which wish for moment TO
advert in consequence of the remarks which fell from the
gentleman the resolution just disposed Of II Is this
when the state Of South Carolina and this Convention
have passed this ordinance Of secession when full
sideration Of these responsibilities which about
sue, shall be the determination Of South Carolina up
hold the position of independent State becomes
who represent the public sentiment Of South Caro-
na TO look boldly in the eye Of the responsibilities Of
the position shall vote against any action II there s
70 be joint ownership copa tnershp or agency Of any
less they stand 10 each other In this relation of equal nde
pendence, sovereign, mutually recognizing another;
II have 70 make an act OF secession, Il have
TO qualify this ordinance after IL is passed, all Of IL
shall be for the dignity Of Carolina One word There
is one position 10 which may be brought, and it Is
the position which far Is concerned shall
avoid above all othcrsit is the position of having the
State Of South Carolina TO to the world TO be al
lowed to exercise It's right Of secession by the perms
sion of the United States Other States preparing
secede There are States going into conventions. Pro-
visions might be made to arrest their progress. don't
any other manbcsides the people Of South Carona-de
sire not TO see IL. Come what may, whatever
quences may involve, think y best becomes the peo-
II may be Mr. Buchanan is the friend of South Carolina
don't say he is. disclaim that he is admit other
conclusion From the events transpring before me,
cept that In the issue before the country the Presi
dent OF the United States will consummate this declara
tiop which will inevitably arouse war with the incoming
President. Mr. Magrath then asked pardon of the Con-
vention for inflictmg speech
The following is the termination of the proceedings Of
Wednesday We also again print the resolutions Of Mr.
Memmnger in full
Resolved That a commission, consisting OF three per
sons be elected by ballot Of the Convention to proceed
Washington TO negotiate with the United States act
through their general government to the proper
rangements and measures TO be made adopted in the
existing relations of the parties and for the continuance
of peace and amity between them.
Resolved That five persons be elected by this Con-
vention who shall be authorized meet such deputies
as may be appointed by any other slavehoding State,
for the purpose of organizing forming southern con-
constitution plan Of Union to be reported said
states for their ratification amendment or rejection and
that the said deputies shall invite meeting Colum-
ba or at such other place may be agreed upon among
the deputies Of the several States and shall report to the
Convention such constitution for articles as may be
agreed on by the said deputies.
The first referred to the Committee on Foreign Re-
atons, and the second to the Committee the Slave
holding States of North America.
Mr.. MAzYcK introduced the following
Resolved, That committee TO consist Of - men,
bers be appointed whose duty it shall be to inquire and
report to this Convention how much Of the Legislation Of
Congress would be ifso Jdo abrogated far this
State is concerned, by the secession of this State from
the national Unon and how much Of ii might remain
OF force notwithstanding the act Of secession.
This made the special order for tomorrow.
Mr.. ORR moved to adjourn, and at forty minutes past
three adjourned.
FOURTH DAY.
CHARLESTON, Dec. %, 1850.
Prayer was offered the roll called and the journal read
resolution offered 10 invite the Mayor Of Charles
ton 10 seat the floor of the Convention. 1t was
amended by inserting the Governor Of the State the
President Of the Senate and Speaker Of the House, and
passed
The CHAIR announced the appointment OF the commit
tee to draft summary OF the Of the Of
South Carolina also, Of four standing committees.
!. Mr.. Rhetts resolution TO appoint committee OF
thirteen for the purpose Of providing for the assembge
OF Convention of the seeding states and form
sttuton, adopted
Mr.. hcIK made a report from the committee TO pre-
pare and draft ordinance proper be adopted by the
Convention
an ORDINANCE 10 DISSOLVE THE uSros urwnv ruF STATE
or sorrH CAROLINA AND OTHER sTArEs UNITED WIN HER
rSnER I'M COMPACT ENTITLED nm CONSTITUTION OF The
rNiTkp STATES or AMERICA.
We the people Of South Carolina ia Convention
bled, do declare and ordain and it IA hereby declared
and ordained that the ordinance adopted by Ia
on the 23d day Of May In the year Of Lord 17ss
whereby the constitution Of the United states OF America
ratified and also all acts and parts OF Of the
General Assembly Of this State ratifyng amendments Of
the said constitution hereby repealed and that the
Union subsisting between South Carolina and other
states undcrhename Of the United States Of America Is
hereby dissolved.
The ordinance taken mp and passed, by the unan-
vote of loo members at quarter past o'clock.
Az soon as lis passage known without the doors
Of the Convention II rapidly spread the street,
crowd collected and there immense cheering.
Mr.. Mnrs moved tha, the clerk telegraph to the mem
bers at Washington. Carried unanimously
Mr.. DArssURg moved that the ordinance be cngrossed
parchment under the direction Of the Attorney Gene
raj and sgnedby the Prcsden, and members this even
ing a, Institute Hail. an that be placed the archives
Of the state.
Halfpas six o'clock agreed upon az the hour 10
proceed TO Institute Hall fcr tho purpose OF signing H.
The following IL summary of the debate on the pas
sage Of the ordnance
Mr.. MaGnanI-I think tho special matter Of the ordi-
nance should be Immediately considered. To my under
standing there is Collector OF the Postmaster
within the limits OF South Carolina What you have
done to-day has cxtngushed tho authority of every
IN Carolina deriving authority from the general govern
mcnt. am in favor Of this body making such provisional
arrangements az may be necessary in the interval
which mRy exist between this moment and the time
when the legislature may act am not, however to be
implicated sanctonng the idea that there Is lawful
authority within the limits or tho State except the gene
raj government.
Mr.. cRpeoAfter South Corolina abrogated the oons;
tuition of tho Uncd states are - laws s,l in forces
think not All the laws of Congress fall Instantly 70 the
ground on the act Of secession.
Mr.. CHrvEs--As nm immense chasm win BE- made in tho
law and i necessary 70 avoid Inconvenience 10 the
people we must make some temporary arrangements 70
carry on the government
Mr.. GRrcc-Thcre Il no law On tho subject of tho col
lection q The duties IN south Carolina We have
accomplished the work after fcrtyyears
Mr HaYSE-The Congress o. tho United states = no
longer government II VIII be- for our Legislature 10
ay what laws of The United states be continued and
What not The simple act of secession does not abrogae
ai tho laws We have great many laws on our statute
books which were rssscdby tho Governor and the Prvy
Council.
Nr CRgec-Tho Congressional laws fer tho collection
n rcvcrre arc for tho support of tho federal
government at waahineton, AM al rost once
laws fan dissolution with that government.
Mr. Nnra-wo have 70 cca with facts and sisrn rcali
tcs We must prevent confusion, anarchy AMI the 90
rangtmeni Of our government afairs Things must
main m gG'v qsio, confusion win arise.
Nr. IIrxF-oadden action is Injurious.
Mr. cwsr~rr--rwo questions are !nyolvea-pow~ and