Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-11-10

most effective weapons of modern warfare,
and all the available means of the State used
for that purpose.
In addition to the general preparation,
would also recommend that the services of
ten thousand volunteers be Immediately ac-
ccptcd, that they be organized and drilled by
officers chosen by themselves, and hold them-
selves in readiness to be called on, upon the
shortest notice.
With this preparation for dcfcncc-7-and
with all the hallowcd memories of past
achevcmcnts-witho our love of liberty aud
hatred of tyranay-and with the knowledge
that we are contcnding for the safety of our
homes aud fircsidcs-wc can confidently APP
peal to the Dsposer of all human events, and
safely trust our cause in his keeping.
WM. H. GIHT,
On Mr.. PORTER taking the chair, as Pres
idcnt of the Senate, he said;
SEN NroRS ] thank you for this new mani
fcstation of your confidence aud favor, and
accept it in the same kindly spirit in which it
is rendered 1t shall be my cndcnvor to dis
charge the duty of the Office with fidelity, to
promote the wishes and give expression to the
sense of the body, according To the rules
which have been laid down for our government
The short year has removed from all earthly
scenes, three OF those who participated in our
last deliberations This is an unusual NOR
tality Willie we pay our last tribute to the
memories of our departed associates, let us
take the solemn admouition home to our own
hearts and make timely preparation for the
coming Of the dread messenger who comes to
each but once, but comes to ALL
j do not seek now to lift the veil that hides
the future from our sight, but we have all our
instructive feeling that we are on the eve of
great events. His EXcelcncy the Governor,
in the terms of his call, has summoned us to
take action if advisable for the safety and
protection nf the State. Heretofore VIC have
consulted for its convenience aud, well being.
Now its destiny, its very cxsE1cc, depends
upon our action. 1t was thd'U1l injunction,
in times of great public peril, TO tho Roman
Cons,lls, to take care that the public sus-
tanned no dctrimcnt. This charge and in
junction is now addressed to us. All that is
dcarand precious to this peoplc--lifc. fortune
name. and l!sto.y-al is committed to our
keeping for veal or for woc for honor or for
shame. l.ct us do our part so that those who
come after us shall acknowledge that VIC were
not unworthy of the great trusts dcvolvcd
10y which we were tried. Above all things.
let us be of one mind We arc all agreed us
to our wrongs Let MS sacrifice all difference
of opinion rs to time and mode of remedy,
upon the altar Cf patriotism, and Cor the sake
of the great cause. In our unaninlity will
be our strength physical and moral. No hu.
man power can withstand or break down n
united people Standing upon their own soil
and defending their homes and fire Sides
May we be so united, and may tho great Gov
crnor of men and OF nations inspire our hearts
and courage, and inform our Understanding
with wisdom, and lead us in the way of honor
and of safety.
Hon. JAMES SIMoNs, @ho had been elect,
cd Speaker, said:
Gentlemen of he UDuSs of Representa-
Hoes: 1t is with great difficulty that 1 can
lind language to express the profound scnsn-
tions which fill my breast ON this occasion.
That should at the end of long connection
with this House have had the good fortune to
receive such testimonial of the confidence
of the people of this commonwealth, through!
the votes OF their representatives this day. is
enough to excite in ne emotions that car
scarcely bc expressed Allow me to tcndc,
to you my most profound acknowledgements,
and to testify without aifectation the heart fell
gratitude which this evidence of your conf
NShSV iIdS CNCllcu WlIuln me.
The duties of this chair, and have a right
to say SO from long experience, arc full OF
difficulty, care, and responsibility. In ord
nary seasons they arc so, but all those Gle
ments are multiplied when connected Will
such a crisis as now overhangs this State; and
unless | have your aid in the direction anG
moderation of the debates and dclibcration,
of this Assembly, | shall have little hope o
accomplishing the purpose for which YOU
have placed ne in this seat | therefore ash
You to bear with each other and with me, anc
to give all your energy, all your talents ant
all your spirit to the common good of our be
loved commonwealth. now commend you
gentlemen, to the business of the Genera
Assembly
NoRFoLK, Nov. 2.-Thc Opera House, il
this city, was crammcd 10 ovorAowing las
night, to hear Ex-Goy. Wise. He Was re
ceiyed with tumultous enthusiasm, the pcopl,
Teing from their ats, waving their hats, ant
giving long and continued cheers lie plad
one of the greatest speeches of lis life. II,
spoke in defence of his position and of hi
Princess Anne resolutions, and sustaiacd tn,
organization of Minute Men throughout tn,
State He denounced rs traitors all VIII,
wonld not stand by the South His Princes
Anne resolutions were aloptedby the me in.
amid, great. enthusiasm. He speaks in Ports
mouth tomorrow night. Greut cxcitemcn
exists throughout the city f' h.,
a MODERN PRoPnET- "A man by th
name of ,Jacoh Greenwood 70 yeara of ooo