The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-10-04
The ConVentio1.

. This body, OF whose proceedings unfortunately
we-have been unable to give full report, 3D.
joufncd, sine d;c on "Wednesday, 9th ult. The,
following resolution was offered by DIR. Inglis:
RESOLVED, That when this Convention adjourns,.
it shall be adjourned TO meet at such time and
place as the President shall appoint, who is antfo-
rized if, in his opinion, the public exigencies shall
require, by notice under his hand duly published,
to assemble the Convention at-any time before
the first day of january next ensuing; and that
he appoint committee of FIVE, ma )r!ty Of
whom, or the survivors Or successors OF such
minority, in case Of the death or disqualification
Of ihc President, shall have like authority to
assemble the Convention, arid apPoirta time and
place tor its meeting and in case the Convention
should not be so assembled before the first day
! of january ensuing, then this Convention shall
be dissolved. ..
/ Which resolution was amended by substituting
"Marcf' instead of January. The following en-
crossed ordinances were reported for ratification,
which ordinances have not as yn been received
by us; and therefore VIC can only give their
tide: An ordinance to divide the State Into four
Congressional Districts an ordinance TO provide
for the expenses Of the Convention ; and an
ordinance to declare in force the Constitution
and laws heretofore in force in this State, and
the acts, official, public ard private done, and
appointments and elections made, under authority
o! tire same. .-.. -. --. .s..- ~
The following message received from his Ex.
cellency the Provisional Governor, was read by
his private Secretary: - --
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, S. c., Sept. 81. lSd5.-
Nr. President and Gsntiemen Of the Convca:ion: ::
congratulate you and our country on the
happy termination Of you laOorS, which hope
and trust will be the means OF restoring S0u!h
Carol ma to all Of her civil and political rights as
q mcnh,er of the Federal Union. -. r
You have repeated t!fe Ordinance Of Secession,
abolished slavery eqaalized the repTes 2ntatoa ir
the Senate, given the election Of Governor 20 tic
people, expressed your nlgment in regard to the
election Of Presidential Electors br the people
established equal taxation throughout the State,
and declared the responsibility Of the representa-
tive his constituency by rira roce Totng n the
Legislature. - .-.. - Z
Soa have endorsed the administration O. Pref.
dent Jrlnsou, and pledged yourselves 10 CO.
operate With him in the -@ise measures he has
inaugnratea for securing p>see and prosperity TO
the whole Union" And you have re;crrei 10
Commission the protection Of the "Frceimcu.'
andcolored ,populaIion-of the State. whose bu$i-
ness il wilFbe to submit to the Legislature wise
code Of laws 10 regulate the relative duties OF the
employee and empIo' er.
Under your new Constitution, which will inspire
people with Democratic zeal, energy and IL
dnstry, Confidently expect to see South Carolina.
redeem herself and be moro prosperous End happy,
in the future than she ever has been in the PAST
Gentlemen, l bid you farewell; and may gou
speedily return TO your homes, and long live TO
enjoy the ''arsN dons" Of your~constituency for.
your arduous and patriotic services in restoring
your country to order. government aud evil
liberty B. 7. PERRY.