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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-01-03
NAYS-None.

NAYS-N0ne.
Mr.. PRESLEY. I move that the reso-
lutions just offered, be now taken up and
adopted.
Mr.. MILES I beg the gentleman to
withdraw his resolution for a moment, to
allow me to offer resolution, to which l
am sure there will not be dissenting vice.
Mr.. PRESLEY. will, with pleasure,
for that purpose.
Mr.. MILES then moved that tie vote
| Just taken, be telegraphed to the South
Carolina members of Congress at Washing
ton by the Clerk of the Convention.
Mr.. McIvER. Let the Ordinance be
telegraphed with the vote.
Mr.. MILES. I accept of that amend
ment.
The motion was agreed to unanimously
Mr.. HAYNE. beg leave to offer the
following resolution
Resolved, That the Ordinance be en-
crossed on parchment, under the direction
of the Attorney General, and signed by
the President of this Convention and men,
bers of the same at Institute Hall, and that
it be deposited in the archives of the State.
Mr.. DESAUssURE. Is it intended that
this should constitute the last of the Sc
ries of resolutions, and if it is, 1 move to
amend by inserting "three Solicitors af-
ter the word "AttorDey General"
Mr.. HAYNE. I accept of that amend.
ment
The PRESIDENT. The question now
recurs on the series of resolutions intro
duced by Mr.. DeSaussurc.
Mr.. ORR. What is the hour fixed.
Mr.. REED. I hope the vote will first be
taken on the last resolution, relative to en-
crossing the Ordinance.
ADELEGATE Can the vote be divided =?
The PRESIDENT. Yes, sir.
Mr.. ORR. We didn't all understand
the resolution. Let it be read again.
The Clerk then commenced the reading
of the resolutions as follows
"Resoloed, That message be sent to
His Excelency, the Governor, and both
branches of the Legislature, inviting their
attendance at Institute Hall, at II o'clock
TO- morrow and thatth Convention march
in procession tomorrow to the Institute
Hall, and there, at II o'clock, in the pre-
sence of the constituted authorities of the
State and people, ratify the Ordinance of
Secession"
A DELEGATE, "Sign" the Ordinance,
instead of crafty"
ANOTHER DELEGATE. Strike out the
word "March." Laughter.
The PRESIDENT. 1t has been moved by
the gentleman from Charleston, that the
word crafty" in the last line of the reso-
lutiop be stricken out, and the word "sign, "
substituted.
Mr.. ENGLISH. would enquire if the
seal of the State has not to be affixed before
the Ordinance can be ratified or signed?
Mr. REED. move to strike out "to-
morrow at l2 o'clock" and insert "this af-
ternoon at o'clock"
SEVERAL Voices. "Oh, no"
OTHER Voices. At 7 o'clock
Mr. REED. am willing to say seven,
but it struck me that it had better be done
before night.
SEVERAL DELEGATES. Seven o'clock.
Mr.. REED. Very we'll. If gentlemen
desire me to say seven will do so. I wish
to have this great act consummated in one
day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-01-03
ALL HAIL South CAROLINA !-Th

ALL HAIL SOUTH CAROLINA THE
gallant position of South Carolina speaks to
the brave, generous, true-they will bear
no yoke, submit to no aggression. 1t does
our soul good to see the little State stand
up and defy the world as to the Justice Of
their cause When other states have fall
tered, Carolina was always true. In all
the wars, her little flag has scared above
others, it has always been covered with glo.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
HOSTILITIES BEGUN.
Battery at Sewell's Point Fired Upon.
THE STEAMER MONTICELLO DISABLED
Stirring Times Expected.

Especial Dispatch to the Richmond Examiner
Portsmouth, Mary 19.-fhe battery at SeweWs
Point was fired into yesterday and to-day by the
steamer Monticello.
The battery returned the fire to-day with great
effect The steamer was completely disabled
and made signals Of distress to Fort Monroe
Steamtugs were Immediately sent from Old
Point that hauled her off, The Minnesota also
came to her relief, and fired two shells at the
battery. No further accounts have been receiv-
ed of the effect of our fire or the enemy's.
A schooner has passed the blockade
All is now quiet, but stirring times expected
tomorrow. Perhaps troops will be marched
down to the Point from Norfolk.
Another Version of this Affair.
Washington, May 2O.-The United States
transport steamer Freedom arrived here this af-
ternoon direct from Fortress Monroe, bringing
despa4 hes to the Government On her way up
the Potomac she captured'two small vessels and
wharfed them at Washington Navy Yard.
passenger by the Freeborn stated that on
two vessels from the fleet paid a visit
to the vicinity of Sewelps Point almost four
miles from Fortress Monroe, where the Virgini-
ans were erecting batteries, and threw suhdry
shells at the works, spelling materially the archi-
tectural arrangements. Shots were fred at the
vessels, but without effect. 1t is not known
that anybody on shore was injured.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

NoMINATIoN OF HENRY WINTER DAVIS
The Congressional Convention for the Fourth
District on Friday night last nominated, as the
candidate of the Union party for that District,
the Hon. Henry Winter Davis. Weneed scarce
ly say that this is result we cannot announce
except with decided and explicit expression of
regret and condemnation. We do not believe
that it is fair expression of the wishes of those
whom the Convention professed to represent
but was obtained through system Of wire pull
ing and packing of the primary meetings Mr..
Davis cannot be continued in nomination with
out bringing in issues that are foreign and re-
pulsive to the true conservative Union senti-
ment of this city, and which will irretrievably
divide and confuse the contest. He may con-
tinue his mischievous course by claiming the
nomination he has obtained, but he cannot be
elected. We have elsewhere discussed the prin-
ciples that should control the choice of Congress
sional candidates in the present crisis, but we
will not permit this nomination to pass even for
a single day without recording an earnest and
Interchangeable protest against it. - Baltimore
AMERICAN
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

UNITED STATES TROOPS IN TExAs-Advices
from Texas state that Col. Van Dorm has sue
ceeded in causing the surrender of the remaining
Federal troops in Texas. The Texans, in con-
siderable numbers would doubtless soon appear
on the frontier Of that State, taking necessary
steps to defend the State against any incursions.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
Arrest of Ross WinaMs.

Arrest of Ross WinaMs.
Ross Winans, Esq, whose arrest by order of
a General in the service of the United States,
commanding post in the State of Maryland,
was made few days since, has been discharged.
The Baltimore Sun says:
"It is not pretended that warrant was is
sued by any civil authority, upon any affidavit
whatever. The act was pure, simple exercise
of military power. Inter arma silent leges, is
purpose of some to avail themselves of its pro-
lection. But if the law has lost all its power,
it still becomes us to remember what it was,
and to state to the public what safeguards we
possessed under the Constitution and the-la$s
before our civil RIGHTS Mere -abroaated- hs NO
The Constitution of the United States, which
war is now made to uphold, tells us thatSthe
right Of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable
searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and
that no warrants shall issue but upon probable
cause, supported by oath or affirmation" And
we say plainly, that the seizure of Mr. Winans
by an officer of the army, without the issue of
any civil process, and his detention in an armed
court by military power, is as gross, direct,
and palpable violation of the Constitution as
was ever committed in the whole history of this
country"
A Washington despatch states "by authority
that Mr.. Winans was released by order of the
Government, on his parole of honor chat he
would do no act, openly or covertly, hostile to
the Government of the United States" =
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

Nz>The first Quarterly Meeting of the M. E.
Church for Charles Circuit will be held in Port
Tobacco on Saturday and Sunday next. The PreS
siding Elder is expected to be present. Preaching
lighting, and on Sunday at II O'Clock, A. NJ;
p. NJ and at night.
May %, 1861.
Abs-There will be no service at Christ Church.
Port Tobacco, until Sunday morning the 2d June,
Nav Is, 1861. 49,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

a@ An inquest was held by Walter A. Halls
lip, Esq, over the body Of man, which was
found on the shore at Stump Neck, on the Po-
tomac, on the morning of the 29th April. The
man, who is supposed to have been drowned,
was stoutly built; five feet eight to ten inches
high; apparently sailor, having an anchor
pricked in his arm with India ink. There was.
nothing found on his person except @enty-four
cents carefully wrapped in piece of paper
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

RSS" For few days past we have been visited
by damp disagreeable weather, but as farmers
say fine growing spell. The wheat crop, 50
far as we are able to judge, is fine and the pros
pect is good for an abundant harvest, should no
evil come upon the growing crop Wheat how
ever, has been of late years an uncertain crop
and often when we regarded the prospects as
finest, fly, jointworm, and, later, rust has en-
tirely blighted the fair prospect 1t is much to
be hoped that in the midst of our distressing
national troubles, the God of the Universe may
bless our farmers with an abundant yield. The
corn crop we learn is looking we'll
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23


pGT The Richmond Enquirer says: ''Mr. A.
NJ Ball, the late United States Armorer at
Harper's Ferry, is now in this city, at the re-
quest of Gov. Letcher, giving instructions in
relation to the removal to Richmond of the Har-
per's Ferry machinery, &C., abandoned by Jones
and his troops. The machinery will soon be
put in operation for the manufacture of arms
for the Southern Confederacy.
Mr.. Ball is the inventor of the celebrated
machine used in rihing the Minnie Rifle, and
also many other valuable machines, and i'm
provements on machines used in the United
States Armories.
We trust the services of Mr.. Ball will be Sc
cured for the South, because he is native South
erner, and because he is eminently qualified by
talent and experience to superintend the manu-
facture of the various descriptions of arms now
in use"
BEEA Washington correspondent, says 1T
is evident that something must be done with our
troops-though drilled and exercised continual
ly, they are beginning to be restless and some
what undisciplined. In one or two camps there
is great complaint concerning the rations The
Seventh Regiment last night had mock funer-
al over their junk, which was buried near the
camp, and over which was uttered mournful
lamentations. Colonel Ellsworth's Zouaves COM
planned terribly, and several serious troubles
have already occurred.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

The EPISCOPAL PRAYERs-Bishop Whit
tingham has addressed circular to the clergy
of this Church, expressing his regret that some
of them in this diocese have omitted "the PRAYER
for the President of the United States" stating
that su;h omission renlers them liable to pre-
sentiment for violation of their ordination VOW,
and thu he will feel bound, as their Bishop to
act on any evidence of such omission being laid
before him hereafter. He also condemns polit-
cal sermons
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

ARREST BY u S. TROOPS IN hartford CoUN-
TY.-The Baltimore Sun of last Monday says
Intelligence reached this city last evening of
the arrest of some of the officers of military
company in Hartford county, Nd, known as the
Spesutia Mounted Rangers, commanded by
Capt. Keene. 1t appears that about II o'clock
on Saturday night an alarm was created among
the Federal troops at Perryvile by the firing of
rocket, supposed to have come from Aberdeen.
COL Dare, with Capt. Hoffman and twenty-eght
men, Immediately crossed the river and proceed
ed to Aberdeen in freight train. There they
ascertained that the rocket did not come from
that place. Colonel Dare, Capt. Hoffman and
men then proceeded to Perryville, where they
found a number of persons assembled, among
whom were Capt Keene and Lieut.. McMichae,
of the Spesutia Mounted Rangers, and Mr.
Wilson, all of whom were taken into custody
and conveyed across the Susquehanna to Perry
vile. Upon what ground they were arrested
is not known, but yesterday they had hearing
when Capt. Keene made statement, it is re-
ported, that he was decided Union man, as
were most of his company, which was formed
three or four years ago for public protection and
lawful purposes. This statement was confirmed
by other parties, whereupon he was released,
and returned home, accompanied by his wife,
who voluntarily went with him when he was
arrested. Lieut. McMichael and Mr.. Wilson
were still in custody at noon yesterday.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

SENSATION STORY DESTROYED have
seen Mr.. Herbert, the superintendent Of Mount
Vernon, who says there is no foundation for
report published ia the Northern press that the
remains OF Gen. Washington have been removed
from their resting place, 4Alcrnndi1a Scuincl
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
THE TIMES.
PORT ToBAcCos. MD.
Thursday Morning, May %, B8A

B1-A few weeks since, we called attention
Of our friends, to the matter of arrears, on our
books. We then published but half sheet
and suggested that unless we received support
at the hands of our friends we knew not what
the consequences might be. We are again be-
fore our readers in full size and have to thank
those who SO promptly responded to our call
for their timely and hearty assistance. There
are, however, many who are greatly in arrears
yet-some for three or four years-and to such
general pressure in the market, we shall, if a
response be not made at an early date, feel JUS
tilted in striking off their names from our list
Our supply of paper is by no means abundant
and without the "solid material we cannot re-
new it, "a word to the wise," &c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
AFFL1cTING.-We find the following obituary

notice in the Mrrlboro' Gazette:
Departed this life, in Prince Georges county,
Md, Mrs. Charlotte Marshall wife of Robert
Marshall, Esq, and Miss Mary Edmonia, daugh-
ter of the same-the one on the 18th, the other
on the 29th of April the one in her 10th year,
the other in her 53rd
1t is seldom that death comes to one house in
such rapid succession. 1t is rare coincidence,
that mother and daughter lay side by side in
the winding-sheet. 1t is still more remarkable
that both died of the same disease-consump-
ton. One grave opened to receive them, and
one funeral procession followed them to their
solemn burial.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
New Collectors for Southern States---Diplo-

New Collectors for Southern States---Diplo-
matte Corps Looking After Cotton.
The N. Y. Herald Of Saturday says: 1t APP
pears that the government is steadily carrying
out its programme of action as to the seeded
States. 1t has determined to appoint collectors
for the different Southern ports, and is engaged
in selecting men Of enersy-whose names we
at present withhol1-adapted to fulfil the impor-
tant fun ,tions confi,led to- them.
The duties will be collected on the decks of
men-of war, whatever may be the opinions of
legal authorities here or elsewhere on the subject
tits evident from appearances that the govern
me.lt intends dealing with Missouri in the same
way it has with Maryland. AS an evidence of
this, government has concluded to take charge
of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, and
employ it for government purposes.
1t is useless to disguise the fact that the lead
ing members of the diplomatic corps in Wash
ington are engaged in constant and anxious dis
cussion on the course it may be necessary for
them at any day to adopt They have recently
received urgent instructions from their respective
governments to inform them with the utmost
precision of the chances of the two sections in
their present deadly quarrel. 1t is leaking out
that the governments in question declare that
their commercial interests are identified in a
great degree with tho South, and that if they
are forced into taking sides with either they will
be compelled to look carefully after cotton and
free trade
The President summoned the Cabinet to-day
in great haste, and they were in session about
one hour. Secretary Seward left the White
House at the close of the meeting, and proceeded
to the quarters Of General Butler, and not ind
ing the latter IN, despatched one of the Generals
aids in pursuit of him. The interview wasSoon
had, and lasted some time.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23


mitted OF countenanccd. May we not thus ac-
count for the singular unauimity on the part of
the North against the South May it not be
that to oppose the policy Of coercion would be
to place in jeopardy the life of him who lives
North of Mason and Dixon's' line? is it not
too frequently the case, even in our own midst,
that men are abused, prosecuted and threatened
for opinion sake alone7 We blush to own
that this, the worst and most contemplate fea-
rure of puritanical fanaticism, has to some de-
gree found foothold in old Charles county,
Freedom Of thought and unchecked inter-
change Of opinion is the only sure support of
any government, which, like ours, processes to
derive its powers from the consent of the gov
erued." Put men to hide and seek because of
difference Of opinion touching matters wherein
all and each are equally interested and concern
ed, and you at once strike death blow to free
government, which alone can rest upon con-
cert of action emanating in spirit of concession.
II each demands Of the other total withdrawal
from the field and unconditional submission,
each to the others dctation, there can be but
one possible mode of adjustment and that is an
appeal to brute force, the stronger asserting his
point by the muscle of his arm, never for mo-
ment taking into consideration the power of in
tellect, or the goodness of heart, which should
characterize the human race and distinguish it
from the brute creation. Melancholy thought
And is it that the greatest blessing, in the shape
of government ever bestowed on man is it
that the proud boast of Columbia's freedom and
hberty;is it that the magnificent experiment Of
mans capability for self-government is to fail
and perish because of this detestibe spirit Of
puritanical moderation God forbid
If our country must divide; if our people
have so learned to hate each other; if the spirit
of enmity or perversement is so deeply planted
In the bosoms Of our people, that we cannot
longer dwell together in peace and unity if we
can no longer fndit in our hearts to live togeth-
er without a continuous quarrel and heartburn
ing, in the name of reason. in the name of Chris
tianity, in the name of decency. humanity and
common sense, let us separate in peace, and let
it not be said that the soil Of earth's fairest
country stained in the blood of brothers shed
by brothers hands
It is true it would take sometime to make a
legitimate separation, but if we cannot live TO-
getber in peace. let US wait the time required to
bring about this peaceful separation, and in the
meantime pray to that God who alone is able te
aid and direct us in this our great extremity
that He calm the troubled waters of the Nation
and bring the people back to proper regard
for Christian meekness, forgiveness and justice
and our leading men to the old paths of justice
truth and common sense
D6eThe Postmaster-General of the Confede
rate States has issued a notice that he shall b,
ready to take charge of the entire postal servic,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23

Reg Gen. Butler, of Mass, in correspondence
with Gov. Andrew of that State, avows that he
did offer to assist Gov. Hicks, of Nd, to sup
press servile instruction, upon the report that
one had broken out, and that he will not be con-
eerned in any attempt to excite the slaves of the
South, or to put arms in their hands, He says:
1.-The reading of history so familiar to your Ex-
cellency, will tell you the bitterest cause of COM
plant which our fathers had against Great Bri-
tain in the war of the Revolution, was the arm
ing by the British Ministry of the red man with
the tomahawk and the scalping knife against
the women and children of the colonies, so that
the phrase, "May we not use all the means with
which God and nature have put in our power
to subjugate the colonies ?" has passed into
legend Of infamy against the leader of that min
istry who used it in Parliament. Shall history
teach us in vain? Could we justify ourselves
to ourselves? Although with arms in our hands
amid the savage wildness of camp and field, we
may have blunted many of the finer moral SEN
sibilties, in letting loose four millions of worse
than savages upon the homes and hearths of the
South, can we be justified to the Christian COM
munity of Massachusetts? Would such course
be consonant with the teaching of our holy re-
ligion7 l have very decided opinion on the
subject, and if any one desires, as know your
Excellency does not, this unhappy contest to BIZ
prosecuted in that manner, some instrument
other than myself must be found to carry il Or +"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-05-23
From the South.


A warrant for seven hundred thousand dol
lars has been recently drawn by the Navy De-
partment G. S. for the use of J. y. Bullock, and
charged to the appropriation made by Congress,
for the probable cost of ten steam gun-boats for
coast defenses, to be built or purchased as might
be deemed most expedent. 100000 Of the
amount was paid in bills of exchange on Lon
don, and the remainder by letter of credit on
the Bank of Liverpool. Bullock is in England,
the agent of the Government in the matter:
The Montgomery Advertiser understandsthat
Ben Mccullough, of Texas, has received an ap
pointment of Brigadier General in the army of
the Confederate States, and will confne his ope-
rations principally to the frontier of the Lone
Star State" ..
A man named Anthony, was last week shot
at Pensacola as spy, by order of Gen. Bragg.
The forces of North Carolina. in large num-
bers, are said to be concentrated at Weldon,
ready to advance, at moments warning to
any point in Virginia where their services may
be needed,