The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-20
SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
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Important Message from Gov
Hs4a crnOr Perry. at1
The Radical Changes Necessary in the
i~a State Constitution Set Forth. 's
Tho Governors Policy Approved by
President Johnson.
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No Conflict Of Authority Between Civil and
Military AHthofitiea. .eiss@ .
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Members OF the Convention.
fhe credentials Of the following individuals were ex.
Aibited, and their names enrolled members Of the
South Carolina Convention which assembled a. Columbia
- the 18th inst- 4.rl tr.a0 IL
From Abbeville-Mesars. D. L. wardlaw 8. MCGOWAN,
1nomas Thomson, ": A. Lee and ] W. Hearst.
from Al sants-Mr W. A. De Lettre ,.
from AndersonIMes.rs J. L. Orr, John wilson, Alex
Trom Barnwsll-hsssrs ~ A P Aldrch, ). j. Brabham,
Prom Chsster-Mesns James Hemphil A. P. wyle,
O. D. Melton 3ns
From Chesterfield -Messrs. John A. Inglis. Henry Nc
From Christ Church-Mr r. N. Morrison.
From Clarendon-Messrs Jas. McCauley, John Peter
From DarlIngton-Messrs David G. Milling, J. H. Nor
from EdeeaeId-Messrs. Mobley, G. T. rilman
r g. N. Dunovant, +. W. Pickens, Paul q. Hammond.
From Fairaeld-Aessrs. James H Rion, John Bratton,
From Greenviile-Messrs. william h. Perry, James P.
Deyce
From Kershaw-Messrs A. D. Goodwin, L. W. R.
from Iauc.ster-Nessrs r. N, Sims J. L. Reed
From Lsarens-Aessrs. g P. Sullivan, william Mills,
Jr, A. W. Moore, B. W. Ball
From MarioS~Messrs A O. McDufle, William s vii
From Iariboro'-Messrs 7. G. weatherly C. w. Dud
Prom Newbery-Messrs E P. Lake, Henry Summer,
From Orange-J H. Morgan
From Pickens-Messn. Edward Herndon. L. b. John
son, Alex Bryce, 81, James Lafayette Boyd.
Prom 81 Andrsw's-Mr wm lizard Bull
From 81. Bartholomew's-Mr A. Campbell
From st. James Goose Creak--Mr. W.. N. Raisford.
From g. James santee-Mr J. T. Duke. -
Prom g. Georges Dorchester-hr. W. Chisolm-
From 81 Peter's-H. G. Smart 900 st -stt
Prom st Philips and 81 Michael's-Messrs Charles
James Conner, W. II. hartin r. Nelchers, r. G Gaiard
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Andrews Edward Frost, William Henescy.
Prom 81 Thornas' and St. Dennis'-Hr. NJ Furman.
From epartanburg- Mcssra J. winsmith, John W.
sssns.e, j.. =. basnet, James = tsnow. ,.,,. p-..
Prom un.on-Nsssrs w. q. wallace, T. N. Dawkins
! Prom Williamsburg-Ar J. A. James
xson Winyah--Ar. r. Dozier
Doaek, Cadwallader Jones. 'i ',4,ef r1 \ suff
n During the proceedings the hrst day resolutions
wsss offered appointing the following committees
Committee the Consultation OF the State having cogn
sanoe Of all propositions touching the constitution
~ rsnodellins altering amending Of the same; Com
tuatsss on Federal Relations; COMMITTEES on Coiored
Population having charge Of all matters pertaining TO
slavery and the coored people Of the etse COMMITTEES
S6ways and Means; Committee Ordinances and Res
s'utions, and Committee on Printing.
A ordinance repeating tho secession ordinance Of Do
eebsr 20 $780, ana recognising the abolition or slavery,
was offered by Ex-Governor Francis ". Pickens but or
dsssd b ks On Ms tasss
Message Of 0evsrper Perry to the Com
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT SouTH CARoIiNA
No fR AEnBERs on TIE STAIB CoNvENT1ox:-..
0ssr1ndEr-You have been convened In obedience 10
che proclamation Of his Exceency Andrew Johnson,
ssnising State government, whereby justice may be
ssiabiisRed domestic tranquility insured and loyal c
Ssopsrsy" As Provisional Governor Of ihe state Of
6outh Carolina under whose orders you were elected
you on the present occasion, and assist you II can in
restoring beloved State her constitutional rea
in pessnus acS rspnScsyn my
State government as will entite South Carolina to the
By Ss S
s1nrection and domestic violence" {" -
me great political convulslons which have recently
taken place In the southern Sates and the terrific
which hes swept over South Carolina devastating her
territory and dspving her cit zens Of all civil govern
DETAIL FOR me 70 bring them unnec .ssary in review be-
fore you Instead q dwelling the past and gieyns
ever IL errors and misfortunes, let with manly forti
An1s look 70 the FUTURE and accommodate ourselves
che circumstances which surround and which cannot
ne President q The United States has manifested
onerous and patriotic solictude for tho restoration Of
sss Ss and Of Gnd
Asrsd 70 see tho federal Union ucted
oeve ne secession Of those stAtss and he will oppose
he cenlraizason Of power In Congress and the infringe
nsnt Of the constitutional rights Of the States with the
me sss, snsr and power With which be resisted the
s1sr accomplish his reunion Of the States the Prosi
desires that South Caroua a. well as eli the other
svosss. he sa ns, s.u q ss ~ 'na
Aftean slavery, which cherished institution of
sAs IN IL ch.r.ctsr under which he negro has mrsplied
~ Win .ns Isp,c proving that he had Sssn
% = revived o. hoped r IN *: s:u Sss~ of sS
&c Under the var m.kins power the military aa
~ sssss ssesSna ss.s he sa 700 hsx. .osGpT T
70 :sss y ana Ss,s s1s sass " laws and
sev Or amended constitution The express term; ;Vs on
vss acsesSsr probable ihss he propOsed ansndnsns
adopted by throc Of the Stats and become pa
q ne constitution Moreover, IL is impossible for
sosed she Union m she voluntarily abol shes slavery
and declares By an organic law, that neither slavery
crime, whereof the party shall have bssn duly convic.
led shall ever again exist within the limit. Of the
'a ne BE- os esps -
sn By the whole military force Of the United States;
but know that you arc all honorable mem a. well as
patrosIo men, and will DO your duty faithfully TO your
sslves and your county, however painful IL may be-
In making this unavoidable change in your conssitu
s.on q hssd labor Tor ths. Of slave labor s 70 be
hoped that Of those evils will be experienced which
sasmsns q your sSrsedIen and women you NAV
aach thom 70 you as strongly in their new condition
1hey whilst your slavea They will soon learn 10
80 asd feel their dependence on you and know that
,cu Interests require them 70 be true and faithful 10
pea IL h 70 be expected that 90 great and sudden
Oh apee ~ this In the condition Of the negro will produce
. et confusion, idensss and disssslsfsesion This,
nss tsjng order and sysssm fhe reedmsn" will soon
And ov thas he must work psrsh. Legislation Will
80 empl,Nyer and employe
is vsr Assirabls has you should avail yourselves of
~ pvsus.s opporssny of oFming and popuasising
Ne etas cons Nsutien II several paS1icularp Ne
ysussaeh q sousA CarshnA sbsoaA Shas her ceassusoa
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say eskss State II ~ Unlon A. = .shesshs BY
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