The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-12-21
South Carolina Convention.

Columbia, s. C., Dec. 1.-THE conven-
ton assembled to-day, and had four bal
lots for permanent President. On the
third ballot the vote stood: Gist, 3S;
Chestnut, II; Orr, 30; Jamison, 64; with
some few scattering votes. The fourth
ballot stood thus: Jamison, lis; Orr. 80;
scattering, 3.
Mr.. Jamison. on taking the Chair, said
that he could not command language TO
express his thanks for the honor confer
red upon him, as none higher could be
given him than that of presiding over
this convention, and afiixing his sigma
turc to its proceedings. He considered
that the convention was engaged in the
most important duty ever devolved upon
the State of South Carolina. The result
God only knows; and the speaker i'm
plored God to help the State.
A resolution was offered that when the
convention adjourn, it shall adjourn to
meet in Charleston, tomorrow, at four
o'clock, p. NJ.
This resolution caused some debate
Mr.. Miles appealed to the convention not
to adjourn to Charleston, but to remain
here. regardless of the smallpox, or other
physical or moral causes, and discharge
the duties required of the convention by
South Carolina. lie urged that other
States would .jeer at our timdity in such
a crisis, and the moral power of the pres
ent movement would be effected on other
sympathsing States, if the convention
should adjourn to Charleston.
Mr.. Cochrane, of Abbeville, said that
he would never consent to leave Columbia
until the ordinance of secession was pass
and urged the members to stand up
TO all the responsibilities of their posi-
ton, and remain and perfect their work
Mr.. Keitt said that he was as ardently
devoted to secession as any man, and was
determined to be with the convention
until its action would be complete, but
he urged an adjournment to Charleston
and said that he would never consent to
hurry through with the proceedings oil
the convention; and gave notice that nc
ordinance would be passed, with his con
sent, until every point was duly consid
cred in all its bearings, after full and
fair investigation and discussion. He
said that we were engaged in high and
patriotic duty, and demanded that the
members should be in location where
their minds could grapplc with the i'm
portant issues involved, and not be agi
| ted by the presence of fearful ant
loathsome pestilencc, when no pressing
necessity required it.
Others engaged in the discussion pro
and con.
The motion to adjourn to Charleston
was finally carried by large majority.
a resolution was adopted, inviting tn,
commissioners from Alabama, and Mis-
sissippi, to seats on the floor; and ais,
inviting them to address the convention
at seven o'clock tonight.
a motion was also made to invite Hon
Howell Cobb, of Georgia, to a seat on tn,
floor. Some member objected though
allndingin the most complimentary term
to Mr.. Cobb, as he was rot an accredited
commissioner.
The motion prevailed, with but few
dissenting voices.
CoiumJia, s. c., Dec. 1.-The inaugu
ration of Gov. Pickens took place to-day
The gallery of the Representative Hal
was crowded, many of the spectators be
ing ladies.
The Governor read his inaugural ad
dress, the sentiment of which is decided
ly firm for secession, and it was warml,
applauded.
In the rear of Gov. Pickens, at tn,
Speakers stand, was Hon. Howell Cobb
and Messrs. Elmore and Hooker, til
Commissioners from Alabama and Mis-
sissippi.