The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-29
Singular Action Of South Carolinians in
Regard to Federal Relations.
The Union Voted 70 be the First
and Paramount 0onsidera-
ton Of the People,"
THE PROPOSED NEW CONSTITUTION
ORGANIZATION Of q Militia Force at General
AmeS Suggestion.
DC.
Fourth Days Proceedlngs.

COLUMBIA, O., Sept ID, 1895
Jew SOUTH CARROLL MAN VIEWS oA<fEDERAL BE-
LATIONS.
Mr. HAunorD introduced the following resolutions
viii Oh referred to the Committee Ordinances
Inasmuch as q fundamental difference Of opinion In
reference to the character powers and policy Of the gov
eminent OF the United States, and OF the State govern
mcuts which existed in the convention which framed
the constitution, and after more than OF
century OF political contest resulted oS Sra ana h
sword, appealing to the last and highest tribunal known
to man. they should abide by its decisions in good faith
and whereas II Is neither wise nor polite in the people
of the South TO continue any longer contest in which
they have been twice decatedonce by political MAORI
ties and by the sword therefore, tho people OF
South Carolina In convention assembled, accept as the
results of the the principles embraced in the follow
ing resolutions and will sustain them fully and faithfully
Resolved That the Union ia the first and paramount
consideration Of the American people.
Resolved That sovereignty unit, absolute ana ind1
visible which In all nations must exist somewhere, re-
sides in the American people, and Its authorized repre-
sentative within the limits OF the organic iaw-the con-
stitution--is the federal government
Resolved That is ncontrovertibe fact that sav
has ceased to exist through the exercise OF the mill
tary power of the federal government and that any at
tempt by revive IL would be impotic unwise and
aot only futile but disastrous.
Resolved That it is the true policy of the American
people to conne the general government strictly within
the limits of the constitution and to acknowledge the
nalenable right OF each State to regulate its own affairs
In ITS way.
Resolved, That the late not Of op
pressed people against tyranny appre
henson the part of weaker section OF oppression
and tyranny in the future and carried under
honest conviction co.exsent among in every
part OF the country with the adoption of the consu
ton ITSELF that state had the reserved right to revoke
the powers it had delegated to the general government
whenever the OF such State there might be
danger that those powers would be used to its dsadvan
tage The therefore, not having been strictly in
the nature Of rebellion Instruction most respect
fully suggest his Exceency the President the justice
and wisdom Of not enforcing the pains and penalties
Resolved That endorse the acts Of President John
sons administration and will cordially support its wise
and patriotic efforts to restore to the whole country the
blessings Of peace
THE STATE MILITIA.
Mr. SMART introduced the following resolutions which
were referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Reso
Resolved, That earnestly recommend to the citi-
of this State the immediate formation in each dis
trc Of force Of citizen militia to act in concert with
the United States troops general police for the dis
tic in which they are raised 10 the ond that order and
civil authority may be restored and enforced.
Resolved That the forces thus raised SHALL as
their organization completed report through the proper
chanael to tue omcer commanding the United states
der and direction
Resolved That his Excellency the Governor be
quesed to prescribe such organization and adopt such
in his judgment shall be necessary to carry
ont the above and to urge on the United States auhor
ties the acceptance of such organization IN lieu OF the
colored garrsons now on duty.
.PRoCLAMATIoN OF GOVERNOR PERRY ORGANIZING
STATE MILITIA FORCE.
-ExKcurIvE DEPARTMENT, SoUrn CAROLINA,
Sept Is, 1885. !
Whereas 1t is represented that in many portions Of the
State great disturbance and apprehension from
awess persons who are thieving, marauding and com
hitting OF violence remote from the military garri
stationed ut the court houses and whereas Briga
der General Ames commanding the Northwestern
portion Of the State has suggested the organization OF
militia force in each district OF his command, to pct In
with his forces In preserving order and peace IN
the community; and whereas II Is supposed that the
other military commanders will have objections to the
aid assistance the part Of the citizens in suppress
ing crime and mantang order; and whereas, also,
II appears that President johnson has sanctioned and
authorized the Provisional Governor OF mississippi TO
organize similar force in that Sta and has forbidden
the military authorities there TO interfere with such or
ganZaton;
siona Gov Of the State of South Carolina do
claim order and declare that there shall be formed and
organized each judicial district or more militia
companies for home police TO act under and be aux
Hilary the military garrison Of such district in prevent
ing crimes and preserving the peace OF the district The
companies will consist Of captain and three neuten
and eighty scattered over the district SO as to
be easily accessible from all points where any disturb
ance may occur. When the companies are formed they
will report through their captains, TO the respective
brigader generals commanding in South Carolina and
to the provost marshals at the the respective court
houses and from them receive their orders. When ar
rests have made they will turn the offenders over
the civil authorities bring them before the Provost
Court Marshal for trial punishment according to tho
terms OF agreement between Generals Meade and Gill
and myself TO the respective jurisdictions OF the
civil ard military authorities in South Carolina
This police guard will be voluntary in Its organization
and should be composed of but discreet persons OF
standing aud character in the community who are will
ing render their services promptly when the OCCASION
re1u Il is thought that the bare organization Of
such forces throughout the State will have most salu-
tary influence preserving and order and In pre-
power ready at hand to them and bring them to
Justice Il is to be hoped that all good citizens viii
cheerfully render this service II should be post OF
honor, as it is TO guard and protect the country
Done st Columbia, the day and year above stated
b. f. PERRY.
by order Of the Provisional Governor: