The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-02
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Message OF Provisional Governor Perry.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 1
SoUTH CAROLINA Oct "a, 1885.
TO THE HoSoRAms TEE SENATE AND HOUSE, or RrrRE-
ssSrA1vEs:-
After the termination of our recent disastrous and
ruinous struggle with the federal government pleased
the President Of the United States to select me- without
my knowledge Or any solicitation on the part Of my
now hold TO organize State government for South Car
ona, and have her restored to all her civil and political
the delicate responsibility Of the station 10 which had
been called and fearful that in obeyng the orders
be- e 'ns ns
people from unjust exaction and oppression But most
fortunately the wise generous and magnanimous policy
OF President johnson towards the Southern States has
enabled me to do both, and rendered my administration
pleasant and gratifying 10 me- have been greatly
ined too, by the honor patriotism and loyalty OF the
people.
Though received my appointment several months
after other Provisional Governors had been commissioned
aave the pleasure of informing you that south Carolina
Is sow as far advanced In her reconstruction any
Other Southern state Instead Of wasting time trying
to n al the civil Offices Of the State with my
political Trends and paTtisans determined
those whowere In office az the suspension Of the civil
government and who had been elected by the people
appointed by the Legislature and were familiar with
their Official duties / knew too well the character Of
South Carolina 70 doubt for moment, that her sons
would prove loyal and true, after renewing their
oaths or allegiance 10 the United States. In this
way ] rc-estabfshed civil government at in
South Carolina, and greatly expedited her reconstruc
ton An election for members OF the convention to
form our State constitution was Immediately ordered
Magistrates were authorized TO administer the oath OF
allegiance, 80 as TO qualify the voters In time for
the election. also restored civil law throughout the
state and ordered the courts TO be opened These
measures were objected to by the military authorities as
transcendng my powers Provisional Governor But
tho President sustained me in all that had DONE and
Ordered the military authorities not 20 interfere with my
pony OF reconstruction Like wise statesman aud
gaiioe c c0nna.s in the people, desires TO them
on MA ci ha I'D governing themselves Washing
republic and 10 Andrew o 2. c,eans sne american
history the glory Of having reconcied lie broken and
dismembcred fragments without marriac H. civil bean
ties Dke Washington too he IT, by his lust wise and
magnanrnous policy, uniting and consolidating ali par
Ties IN thu support OF his administration.
The STAG Convention assembled, and aftef most bar
monious session OF fifteen days presented
ton Tor the future government Of South Carolina This
constitution more popular and democratic In all Of its
features than the old one adopted In 1900 The parish
system OF representation in the Senate which had become
laon unequaland unjust allowing judicial district
To have ten Sesators and others Of equal terri
Tory but one vas abolished and all were assigned an
equal representation In the Senate The Just equal and
conservative basis Of representation In the House found
ca on white population and TAXATION, retained The
taxes are now q be levied In proportion TO the assessed
value OF all TAXABLE property. moderate poll tax is
thing toward thesuppor OF the government under which
they live and are protected The property
Of members Of the senate and House Of
when seemed 70 presume that mans patriotism do.
pended ON his wealth. has been dispensed with The
membc othe legislature required to vote ripa roc
Tor
whom they voted The Chief Magistrate Of the State In
70 be elected by the people for four years. and has aua
fed veto on the legislation OF the two Houses
The emancipation OF our slaves will in all probability
abstract greatly from the active labor OF the country
Planters and farmers should dispose OF portion Of their
lands ~ immigrants and capitalists from Europe and tho
North This will increase the wealth and industry Of the
State, and render valuable Vhe lands which remain
unsold IL will also have wholesome check on the
colorcd population, and strengthen security from
insurrectone hnd violence Threcfourhs of the State
OF South Carolina uncutvated Instead OF popua-
pf
Gent TO support Of seven millions, II properly dis
tributed In manufactures. commerce and agriculture.
Az becomes your urgent duty, gentlemen, 10 make i'm
mediate provision for the protection and government Of
ne freedmen and coored people who have been sud.
rAessed from slavery in their ignorance and des
wen ~ ne mperav. -eeessities Of society The negro
mas iost the protection Of HIS and he ust now
be protected by the law This s expected YOU by IN
President and the federal Congress and will remove al
tate your speedy restoration the Union and self gov
eminent The negro innocent Of all that he gained
and all That you have lost and he Is entitled TO your
gmpathy ana Kindness, your protection and guidance
me convention ordered the Provisional Governor an
point commission for the purpose Of preparing and
Of laws for the protection and government Of the freed
men ana c0lorcd persons In obedience their order
nave appointed Judge Wardaw and Mr.. Burt two OF
tne most eminent jurss In the State 20 compose this
commission They will, In due time report 70 you the
result Of their abors The Convention also authorized
,ne a Of al cases in which freedmen concerned
ssnIse% your duty 70 see that these courts are
The election Of members Of Congress should be pro-
vueo Ior o. az early day possible II lisa matter Of
NV ~sHs" ApSHAncs MAJ or TsnyesentA1yss In Con