The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-18

I
! The North Carolina Convention was star
tied by President Johnsons 5 dispatch, rs.
! quiz ng repudiation.
! The South CarJlina Legislature We simi-
larly surprised on the 9th INST while il
was engaged IN the discussion Of the solfow-
ing report OF the committee on Federal Re
! lations
"Rcs0lred, That in the opinion Of the
General Assembly, the people Of South Car
olins have fully compiled with the require
ments Of the amnesty proclamation OF his
Excellency Andrew johnson, President OF
the United States, dated 29th Of May, Is65
'Rcs0iped, That having given the q ong-
est Practical proofs Of their entire acouies-
eence IN the results Of the war, including
the emancipation Of their slaves. the people
have fairly entitled themselves 10 the bene-
hts Of amnesty guaranteed them by that
proclamation.
/ "hssolUed, That the continuance Of mar
tial law, and the further suspension Of the
writ OF ha5eas corpus within the limits Of the
State, Is Inconsistent with the restoration Of
civil government, and the proper sub1r-
diDation OF the military 10 the evil power,
required by tine Constitution Of the United
States.
"Resoirea, That the people Of South Car
oiina fully, appreciate hs difficulties which
surrounded the President of the United
States, and cheerfully accord 10 him the
tribute due to clemescy in the exercise of
power. That acknowledging their position,
at the close OF the war, TO have been that Of
a conquered people, yet, having accepted
the terms which were offered them, and
having fully complied with an the eondi-
tons then proposed, the public faith Of a
great Government stands solemnly pledged
before the eyes OF the world 10 release them
from military rule, and TO restore them 10
all their rights in the Union"
Upon these resolutions the Committee re-
ported Sc length and favorably.
The question being upon the adoption Of
tne repo Ct the committee, il was 80 stated
by the speaker, and was about to be put %
the vote Of the House, when the doorkeeper
announced the private secretary OF the Pro
visional Governor, Mr.. VIM. II. Perry. who
entered. assembled the rostrum, as is Gus
aud read the following
IMPORTANT EEssAGE FROM THE PROVISIONAL
GOVERNOR.
E a,cUTTvE DEPARrurSr,
STATE OF SOUrH CAROLINA, Nov. z, 1885,
To the Honorable, tie Senate and House Of
Representative,
GENTLENEx; I had the honor Of receiving
from the President Of tho United States the
following ielegraphic dispatch on the 2sth
Of October last
''10 3. F. Perry, Provisional Gorsrnor.
Your last Two dispatches have been re-
eeiyed and the psrdOns suggested have been
ordered
hope that your Legislature will have
40 heaIia'iOn IN adopting the amendment 10
the Constitution Of the United States abol-
ishing slavery. il Will set an example that |
viii no ooobt be followed by the other |
States. and place South Carolina in g most /
favorable attitude before the nation. thrust |
10 God that il will be done. The nstion and /
State will then be left free aud untrammel 4
"a 10 take that course which sound policy, |
wisdom aud humanity suggest.
[Signedl ANDREW JOHNSON,
President Of the United States"
Three days aiterwsrd 1 received the fol- /
owing telegram ffOm the President:
"WAsHISGroS, October 81.
TO BeHJGmin +. Perry, Pr0UisionaI Coz
erHor.
There is deep interest felt as to what
curse the Legislature viii take ia regard %
be adoption of the amendments 20 the Con
titution Of the United States, ab1lishinr I
laveFy, end the assumption Of debts ere
led 20 aid the rebellion against the govern
aent Of the United States. II the action Of
he convention was IN god faith, why hes
late in making il part Of the Constitution
I the United Statts? ] trust in God thst
be restoration Of the Union VIII not be de-
eated, snd all that has so far been well done
brown away, still have faith that all will |
ome out right yet. Thisopportunity ought
o be uaderstood and appreciated BY che
eople Of the Southern States. II 1 know
haa nd u.
ers 1t, II IS my desire % restore the bless
ngs Of the Union, and tie up snd heal every
eedng wound which has BEEN caused by
bis fratrseidal war. Let us be guided b.
lve and wisdom from on high. aud union
nd peace Will once more reign throughout
be land.
[sigoedl "ANBRFw JoHxsox."
10 those telegrsphic dispatches ] replied
hat the war debt of South Carolins was
ery incousiderab.e; that our whole debt at
his time was only about six millions Of
ollars; that this was mostly incurred ante
or 20 the war IN constructing railroads,
nd building new State house, with au
ID debt Of long standing; that We had as
lmea no portion Of the Confederate debt.
nd were responsible in No way f1r e. The
xpenditures which TIE Stats had incurred |
3 70 4 certain period had az been settled
nd refunded BY the C0Efedcrate States.
] stated that S5nth Caroliua had abolished
avery in good failh, and never Intended
r wished TO renew it; that the Legislarure I
rs then considering q wiss, Just and hu |
lane sys en- % lass for the government
ld protection Of the freedmen in an their
ghts Of person and property. end that ,
iere Was no objection 10 the adoption Of | .
ie proposed amendments 10 the federal
onstitution, except an apprehension that .
3ngress might, under the second Escii0n of Z
al amendment, clam abe right 10 legis-
te for the negro after llaVerY vas
5olished. / iikeWi1e stated that no official { i
ltica had ever been received BY the Legis- .
ture cf the proposed afneadment % the
institution Of the United states.
10 reply % this dispsteh, I received vss-
rday the following telegIaIn from the See :
tary o. State dated
"WasHlyaTox, nov. G.
70 His Ezcslency. B =. PeTy. Provisional Gov !.
your dispsich to the Presidsst of No G
ma Der Z has been received. He is nos en- p
'ely satisfied with the explanation Il con :,
ios- He deems necessary the passage Of
equste ordinances declaring ali iusurrec- q
mary proeeedings in the Staie unlawful
"a void n5 iusfIo. 4
Neither the Cansiitution nor laws fira-f
icial iuiormaii0n b. she st.iea Of amend
ents 70 ths Consultation 81 bmitssd bv Con z,
ass. Notice of tbe amsudmeut 81 Con I a
ess abonshing slavery was, nevefthsiess
nt By the Secretary Of STATE. at the tina =,
the States Whicd were then 10 eorumuni- I,
iion with the GoVernmezt- Formal no !.
e VII immediately Be given % tboss ! =
stss whieh we're then inaurrsetiou. h
The oaiection shich yoa merton h ~ i
& eiause Of .he constisutioasl amrndusst n
regarded A. qeerulous snd uzrs,-5psbie, N
cause tant eiaasc ts Tssiig rsstrslfsiag ~ ID
sgseis' 'Asfesa q stisEgisg fhe P7lser ef u
IHgTCss-
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