Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-03
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South Carolina Convention.
Sr. LOUIS, Dec 19th.-The South Carolina
Convention assembled yesterday at Columbia
in the midst off panic, created by the small
pox, which was intensely raging among the
citizens and strangers. Many members of
the Legislature had gone home in conse-
quence Some members of the Convention
were young in appearance, but generally they
were middle aged and so far, calm and un-
impassioned. The Convention was perma-
nently organized on the fourth ballot on
which Jamison received lis votes, and Orr
3D. On taking the chair, Mr. Jamiion spoke
of the duties of the crisis as the most impor-
tant that ever devolved on the State God
only knew what would be the result of their
proceedings, but he would implore Gods pro-
lection for the State. A resolution to adjourn
to Charleston in consequence of the small
poX was discussed. Cochran said that he
never would leave Columbia till the ordi-
nance of secession had passed. Keitt said he
was ardently devoted to secession but would
urge change. He never would consent to
hurry through proceedings and gave notice
that no ordinance could pass with his consent
till every point was duly considered. The
motion to remove to Charleston was carried
by large majority. Resolutions We're adop-
ted inviting the Commissioners from Ala and
Mississippi to seats on the floor. A similar
motion relative to Elk. Secretary Cobb pre-
vailed with dissenting voices, Some mem
bers oh bjected, as it would be complimenting
him in manner not accorded to the Com
missioners
The Convention held an evening session at
which the Alabama and Mississippi commits
sioners were introduced, when they address
ed the Convention. The speeches of both
were moderate in tone and were principally
designed to show that they acted by author
ity of the Governors of their States, and at
the desire of majority of the people. A
resolution was adopted, appointing a COM
mittee to draft an ordinance.
Another resolution authorizing any mem
Der to hand in draft or scheme, was discuss
ed. Cheever remarked that the great aim was
to prvent dissolution.
The first thing was to break the chain
the Union and the next thing would be to
study the point of direction. Hayne contend
ed that secession was simply matter of the
secession ofSouth Carolina, and that there had
been sufficient expression ofopnion TO guide
the Committee on Secession-all were unani-
nous. He wanted the Committee to be pos
sessed of the greatest intellect.
Brady urged the separation of the work
among different Committees, each having its
peculiar province
The Inauguration of Governor Pickn's took
place before the Legislature at o'clock. The
galleries being crowded, many ladies being
present The Gov. read an inaugural speech
the sentiments expressed were decidedly firm
for secession He was warmly applauded. In
the rear of the Governor were Cobb, Elmore
the Commissioner from Alabama, and Hooker
the Commissioner from Mississippi.
Miscellaneous.
The appointment of Black as Secretary of
State is confirmed One-third of the mem
bers voted against him.
Secretary Thompson left yesterday for
North Carolina. lie favors secession of cer-
tain States in friendly cooperation when the
n-slaveholding States shall refuse to give
constitutional guarantees.
Different States delegations are holding
meetings at Washington for consultation
AT one meeting on Monday night, all the
Pennsylvania delegates were present except
lf,
Stevens and including both Senators.
1t was unanimously believed to be the
opinion of the people of Pennsylvania that
the constitutional rights of all sections should
be faithfully and promptly eqecuted, and
that the union of the States, the Constitution
and the laws should be enforced in all their
integrity.
The Albany Journal came out in favor of a
compromise 1t says we are almost prepared
to say that the Territories may be safely left
to take care of themselves If this sugges-
ton is inadmssible it proposes division
of the Territory as in 1920.
Senator Seward had been three days in
Albany and it is thought that the articles
represent Mr. Lineolp's views.
1t is understood that the U. S. sloop-oE
war Brooklyn is prepared to proceed to
Charleston to aid in defense of the Govern
ment at a moments notice. The order has
created quite stir among naval men.
Since the abolition raid in Jackson county,
Missouri, the citizens haye organized a pav
trole of companies for protection.
Yesterday Gen. Frost cowhided a CORES
pondent of one of the papers for rejecting on
the soldiers company
J. W. Bissell, charged with burning Rock
Island Bridge was found not guilty on the
ground that the bridge was enormously de-
scribed in the indictment. lie had been re-
arrested.
The Court of Queens Bench, at Toronto,
e G. W., had decided to deliver up the fugitive
b slave Jones to the U. S. authorities. No at
tempt was made at a rescue, but much ex
element occurred. An appeal was taken.
g The last mail from Santa Fe was attacked
by party of Camanches but escaped with
out damage.
The following tslegraphc dispatch has
been received by the Pony:
WASHINGTON, December 20.
To the people of the Pacific, the Southern
and Central Pacific Railroad bill has passed
the House to-day. WILLIAM RADE