Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-09-28

election District shall not exceed IL, there
being no change In the apportionment how.
cve', until after the next census ia 1869
tho extension Of the electoral franchise to
foreigners atter two years residence, and a
declaration OF intention to become citizen,
"A very interesting and exciting debate
occurred upon the question of determining
whether free negroes should enter into the
calculation in determining the bnsis oe rep.
resentation. In this discussion our col.
leagues Messrs. Thomson and McGowan
participated with their usual vigor and
ability. The question was finally deter
mined in the negative, as being the best
course for tue present. Yeas "a nays
IS.
The Convention has adopted clause Of
the constitution, giving the election of
Governor to the people, and fixing the
term at four years, without his being resell
gible-election on the Ord Wednesday of
October.
The Committee on the Executive De.
partment had reported a clause giving to
the Governor, the right 10 appoint, with
the consent Of the Senate. the Secretary
Of State, the Comptroller-4enera the
Treasurer, all sheriffs, Masters and Com
missioners and Registers in Equity, &c; but
the clause was rejected and the mode of
election remains as before.
The subject called forth n very warm de-.
bate in which Messrs. Orr, Thomson, Pick.
ems, Youmans, Black, Dawkins and others
participated.
The 1t. Governor is made er o0icio,
President Of the Senate.
Mr.. Farrow from the committee on
amendments, reported the following oath
OF office: All persons who shall he elec
ted or appointed 20 any office Of profit or
trust. before entering upon the discharge
"f his duties thereof, shall tuke the follow
lowing Oath: Il do swear Tor nffirm)
that I am duly qualified acrordipg to the
Constitution Of this State. to exercise the
Office to which I have been appointed. an d
will. to the best Of my abilities, discharge
the duties thereof. and preserve, protect
and defend the Constitution of tins S,ste.
and Of the United States. So help me
God"
An ordinance has been introduced pro-
wiling FOR the election OF mcml,esa OF the
General Assembly, on the 3 ] Wednesday,
of October. and the assembly of TIE Lrg-
islature on tie alst of October. for The pur.
Pose of providing for tho election Of men,
b-rs to Congress.
The Convention has been working dill
gently f,r the past week sitting from 10
a. NJ. to 3 P. a., tlen taking re,ess to
7 p. NJ, and afterwards a night session.
Nearly all the important measures of the
session have been acted upon, and only
awaits the action Of the Committee of re-.
vision TO receive their duo order and SYM
metry. -
a snnti.'n was Introduced on Saturday
to adjourn on Tuesday next, wli was
Lid "n tile table, but We suppose the Ses
sion will not be protra. ted beyond We'd.
day.
A very imrortantant provision has hecn
adopted FIR the establishment Of Couii
in each District, ty the General a semhly,
far the trial Of all cases in whicl, freedmen
shall be parties.
The Session Of the Convention has leen
very harmonious one. and we trust that
the action oi the body will inauguralo a
new era in the State.
The election for Governor as we'll as for
members of,the Legislature comes off on
the 81 Wednesday in next month. COL
Ours. name We have heard mentioned as
being the most likely to be brought for.
ward for that high Office. The Colonel has
taken a very prominent part in the delhi.
erations of the Convention, and has added
no little to the successful accomplishment,
of its work Of reconstruction, and recon.
oiliation.
The Legislature will appoint an early
day for the Congressional election. Ours
is the Sd Congressional District, ,comnris
ing Orangeburg, Elge6eld, Abbeyille, Lex:
ington. Newberry, RichIand and Fairfield
The friends Of Gen. McGowan will likely
bring his name- forward The talents, high
character, and known reputation of The
General would doubtless easily ensure his
election: The interests Of the State de
mand hat we send DUR best men. Yours
| 4 W. A. L..