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CONVENTION OF THE PEOPLE
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SOUTH CAROLINA,
Held i\ 1860-61.
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RESOLUTION
() Kl> i: R I N <J T II E P UHLtC A T I 0 N
In Convention,
Monday, December 24, i860.
Resolved, That immediately after the Convention shall
have terminated its present session in Charleston, the several
Ordinances adopted by it, together with the* journal of it*
public proceedings, be ] >ri 1 it <■<! in pamphlet form : ami that
five hundred copies 1"' struck off for tli<' use of the Conven-
tion* to be disposed ofj under the direction of the President
4(;i!H 8
JOURNAL OF THE CONVENTION.
MONDAY, DECEMP.KK 17, 1860.
4
Pursuant to an Art of the General Assembly oi the
State of South Carolina, entitled "an Act to provide for
the calling of a Convention of the People of this State"
ratified the 9th day of November, 1860, the Delegate - from
the several Election District- of this State, assembled in the
Baptist Church, in the town of Columbia, on this day, at
twelve o'clock, m.
< > 1 1 motion of Mr. James II. A.dams, of Richland, Mi.
I>. F. Jamison, a Delegate from Barnwell, was railed to
the chair.
On motion of Mr. J. Izard •Middleton, of All Saints, it
/'. Ived, That the President appoint a member of tin
Convention temporary Secretary.
The President, in accordance with tlii> Resolution,
requested Mr. T. Y. Simons, of St. Philip ami St.
Michael, to act a- temporary try; ami then ad-
wed the < Convention as follow I :
We have met here under circumst more
solemn than any of ni bai b* • n plaa d in \« <
Ho "if . it - luly impn ssed with the in;.
tude of the work before him, who '!"• une
time, feel that be i- aboot t<> enter upon I and
4<;i!!
Jbl BJCAL Of TI1K
mo 'i ad which has fallen to tin- lot of this genera-
tion to accomplish. It i- do toes than our fixed determina-
tion t" throw off a Government to which we hare been
accustomed, and to provide new safeguards for our future
nitv. [f anything has been decided bj the elections
which sent na lure, it is. that South Carolina must dissolve
her connection with the Confederacy as speedily as possi-
ble.
In the progress of this movemenl we have two greal
dangers to fear — overtures from without, and precipitation
within. I trust that the door is now forever closed to all
further connection with our Northern confederates; for
what guarantees can they offer as, more strictly guarded,
or under higher sanctions, than the presenl written corn-
pad between \\>''. And did that sacred instrument protect
us from the jealousy ami aggressions of the North, com-
menced forty years ago, which resulted in the Missouri
< lompromise ?
Did the Constitution proted us from the cupidity of the
Northern people, who. for thirty-live years, have imposed
the burden of supporting the General Government chiefly
on the industry of the South ? Did it save us from Aholi-
tion petitions, designed to annoy and insult us, in the very
hall- of our Federal Congress? Hid it enable us to obtain
ingle fool of the soil acquired in the war with Mexico,
where the South furnished three-fourt lis of the money.
two-thirds of the men, and four-fifths of the graves ? 1 >id
■;.) e any obstacle t<> the erection of California into a
-soil State, without any previous territorial existence,
without any defined boundaries, or any census of her popu-
lation? Did it throw any protection around the Southern
iettlere of Kansas, when the soil of that territory was
invaded by the emissaries of Emigrant Aid Societies, in a
crusade preached from Northern pulpits, when churchmen
and women contributed sharp's rifles and Colt's revolvers,
to swell the butchery of Southern men'.'' And has not that
Constitution been trodden under foot by almost every
State, in their Ordinances nullifying all laws
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made for the recovery of fugitive slaves, by which untold
millions of property have been losl to the South?
Le1 ua be no longer duped by paper securities. Written
Constitutions are worthless, unless they are written at the
Bame time, in the hearts, and founded <»n the interests of a
people; and as there is no common bond of sympathy or
interest between the North and the South, all efforts to
p reserve this dnion will not only be fruitless, but fatal to
the less numerous section. The other danger to which I
referred, may arise from too great impatience on the part
of our people to precipitate the issue, in nol waiting until
they Can strike with the authority <>f law.
At the moment of inaugurating a great movement like
the present, 1 trust thai we will ,uro forward, and not be
diverted from our purpose by influences from without. In
the outset of this movement 1 can offer you no better motto
than Danton's, at the commencement of the French Revo-
lution : "To dare! and again to dare! and without end to
dare !"
Mr. .1. TT. Adams, of Richland, offered the following
resolutions :
/.'■ olved, That the proceedings of this meeting be opened
with prayer, and that the Rev. Mr. Breaker 1"' invited to
officiate this morning.
/.'■ wived. That each successive day of our Convention be
opened with prayer, and that the President of the Conven-
tion be request* d t<> invite some clergy man to perform that
duty.
The question being taken, the resolution was agreed to,
and the proceedings were opened with pray* rdingly.
The President laid before the Convention the following
communication :
If i: . I >• • . 17. I860.
To tin II /'
Peoplec
Sir,— In a danc< with a resolution I by iii<^
II k this <\a\. I have the hoi [tending to you and
JOUBNAL OF i in:
members of the Convention, an invitation to attend
tip- inauguration of the Governor elect, to take place this
daj in the Ball of the I [ouae of Etepresentati
With profound respect,
I bave the honor to be,
Respectfully \ ours,
JAMJCS k.\i;i;u\v.
Chairman OonvmUta of Arrangen
On motion of Mr. James L. Orr, of Anderson, it was
// olved, That the communication 1"' laid on the table
until the organization of the Convention is completed.
The credentials of the following individuals were then
exhibited, and their names enrolled as members of the
( lonvention :
AVbeville—ThoB. Chiles ivrrin. Edw. ffpble, J. II. Wil-
son, Thos. Thomson, David Louis Wardlaw, Jno. Alfred
Calhoun.
All Saint — lohn [zard Middleton, Benjamin E. Sessions,
'arson — J. X. Whitner, -lames L. Orr, J. P. K<«'<1. R.
l-\ Simpson, Benjamin Franklin Mauldin.
Barnwell— Ijewie Malone Aver. Jr., W. Peronnean Pin-
ley, J.J. Brabham, Benj. W. Lawton, I». F. Jamison.
Chester — rno. MEcKee, Thomas W". Moore, Richard
Woods, A. Q. I >iiii(.v;int.
Chesterfield — l<>lni A. Englis, Henry Mclver, Stephen
Jackson.
Christ Church — W. Pinckney Shingler, Peter P. Bon-
neau.
Clarendon — lohn P. Richardson, John J. [ngram.
Darlington — Edgar W. Charles, Julius A. Dargan, Isaac
I ). Wilson, John M. Timmons.
Edgefield— Vraacia Hugh Warsaw, R. Gh M. Dunovant,
James Parsons Carroll, Wm. Gregg, Andrew J. Hammond,
James Tompkins, James C. Smyly.
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Fairfield — I<>lm Hugh Means, William Strother Lyles,
Henry Campbell Davis, Jno. Buchanan.
QreenviUi — Fames C. Furman, P. E. Duncan, W. K.
Easley, James Harrison, W. H.Campbell.
Hbrry— Thos. W. Beaty, Wm. J. EIRs.
Kershaw—^. J. Withers, James Chesnut, Jr.
Zxtncaster — K. L. Crawford, W. C. Cauthen, D. I*. Robia-
SOll.
Zxiurens — 11. 0. Xoung, 11. W. Garlington, John I).
Williams, W. D. Watts, Thoe. Wmt.
I ington — 11. I. Caughnian, John C. Geiger, Paul Quat-
tlebaum.
i/ ;,., — w. B. Rowell, Ohesley D. Evant, Wm. W.
Harllee, A. W. Bethea.
Marlboro' — F. W. Goodwin, William D.Johnson, Alex.
MeLeod.
\ vberry — John 1'. Kinanl. Robert Moorman, Joseph
Caldwell, Simeon Fair.
Orange — Thomas Worth Glover, Lawrence M. Keitt,
I tonald Rowe Barton.
Pickens — Wm. Hunter, Andrew F. Lewis, Robt. A.
Thompson, William 8. Grisham, John Maxwell.
Prina Williams — In-'. E. Frampton, W. Ferguson Tint-
Richland — W. F. De Saussure, William Il'^'kinmlamr*
II. Adam-. Maxcy Gn .: /. John II. Kinsler.
8l. 1/" Ephraim M. ("lark. Alex. II. Brown.
>'/. Bariholomew'6 — K. St. I'. Bellinger, Merrick F. Carn,
E. R. Hend( ra m, Peter 8to1
Dorchester — Daniel Flud, David C. Appleby.
St. Helena — 1(. W. Barnwell, Jos. Dan'l Pope.
. '/ ' eh — I"lni M. Shingler, C. P. Brown.
J I >aui< I I >u Pre, A. Mazyck.
St. J Cain, P. G. Snowden.
Colleton — Geo. W. Seabrook, John Jenkins.
/ I;. .1. Davant, E. M. >. abrook.
V John J. Waiinamak< P.
S . /' • ' - Langdon < )he\ 1 1.1 od< 3.
ISt. MkhaeVs — A.. G. Magrath, Wm. Porcher
Miles. John Townsend, Robert N. Gourdin, II. W. Con-
ner, Theodore l>. Wagner, EL Barnwell Iilnii. 0. G. fciem-
minger, Qabriel Manigault, John Julius Pringle Smith,
Isaac \V. Hayne, .hi". II. Honour, Rich'd DeTrerflle,
The*. M. Hanckel, A. \V. Burnet, Thoa 7. Bimona, L.
\V. Spratt, WlllUma Middleton, F. I>. Richardson, 15. II.
Rutledge, Edward McCrady, Francis J. Porcher.
St. Stephen's — T. L. Gourdin, John B. Palmer.
St. Thomas' and St. Dennis' — Fohu L. Nowell, John S.
O'Hear.
Spartanburg — Ibhn G. Landrum, B. B. Foster, Benjamin
1'. Kilgore, J. II. Carlisle, Simpson Bobo, Wm. Curtis.
Sumter — II. D. Green, Matthew P. Mayes, Thomas Reese
English, Sr., Albertua Chambers Spain.
Union — I. M. Gadberry, J. S. Sims. Wm. EL Gist, James
Jefferies.
Williamsburg — Anthony W. Dozier, John G. Pressley,
R. C. Logan.
Winyaw — Francis S. Parker, Benjamin Fanenil Dunkin,
Samuel Taylor Atkinson, Alex. M. Forster.
York — William Blackburn Wilson, Robert T. Allison.
Samuel Rainey, A. Baxter Springs, A. I. Barron,
On motion of Mr. Quattlebaum, of Lexington, the Con-
tention proceeded to ballot forpermanent President, with
The following result :
First Ballot.
Whole number of votes east 151
Necessary to a choice 76
Mr. W. II. Gist received 11 votes.
.1. L. On- " 22 "
.1. Chesnut, >lr " 22 -
U. W. Barnwell " 17 "
I). F. Jamison " 15 -
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D. L. Wardlaw received 15 votes,
J. P. Carroll
J. 0. Ftirman
R. ?>. Rhett
B. V. Dunkin
.!. II. Adams
J. A. Inglis
.1. P. Richardson ..
1 ). J. Jamison
\V. V. DeSaussure
J. IT. Means
Blank
Second Ballot.
WTiole number of votes cast 152
Necessarj to a choice 77
Mr. W. II. Gist received 38 votes,
.1. L. Orr
•1). F. Jamison .
J. ( Ihesnnt, Jr. .
D. L. Wardlaw .
K. W. Barnwell.
.1. P. Carroll ....
B. F. Dunkin ....
I ). .1. Jamison....
J. P. Richardson.
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Third Ballot
Wli<»l<- number of votes casl 150
ry to a choice.
Mr. D. F. Jamison received 'U vote?
• I. L. Orr
W. II. Qis1
.1. < Ihesnut, Jr.
EL W. Barnwel
D. L. Wardlaw
|). .1. Jamison
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Fourth Ballot
Whole number of votes cast 151
v to b choice W
Mr. 1>. F. Jamison received 118 votes,
.!. L. Opt " 30 "
.J. Chesnut, Jr " 8 "
Mr. .1. Izard Middleton, of All Saims. was called tempo-
rarily to the Chair, and announced thai Mr. I>. F. Jamison,
having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly
elected permanent President of the Convention.
On motion of Mr. A. W. Burnet, of St. Philip's and St.
Michael's, it was
Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed to
conduct the President elect to the Chair.
The following gentlemen were appointed : Messrs. A. W.
Burnet, Thomas Thomson and W. Porcher Miles.
The President elect, on taking the Chair, addressed the
Convention as follows :
Q 'lemen of //<< Convention:
When I say that I have no words to express the gratifi-
cation which your confidence has afforded me, I only say
precisely what I mean. There is no honor 1 esteem more
highly than to Bign the Ordinance oi Secession, as a mem-
ber of this body; bu1 I will regard it as the greatesl
honor of my life to sign it as your presiding officer.
We have entered on a great work, and God, who holds
in His hand- the destinies of nations, only knows what
may be the result. That it may lead to the honor and
glory of South Carolina is my most fervent prayer. Ma\
God aid our state! L am too little accustomed to the
duties of presiding over a body like this, not to feel my
want of qualification for the position yon have assigned
me; and I have been so long withdrawn from deliberative
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bodies, that I must ask your indulgence for the errors 1
may commit I stated in commencing that I was so over-
come by your confidence that ] had nothing to say. All I
can do would be to express but imperfectly the emotions
that agitate my bosom.
On motion of Mr. Quattlebaum, <»i' Lexington, ii was
Resolved, That the rules adopted by the Convention of
South Carolina in A>pril, 1852, he adopted by this Conven-
tion f<»r the government of the same.
On motion of Mr. W. S. Lylea, of Fairfield, it was
Resolved, That the President of the Convention be au-
thorized to appoint a Clerk, a Messenger, and a Door
Keeper for the Convention.
On motion of Mr. J. II. Adams, of Richland, it was
Rcsohrif, That the Hon. John A. Elmore, Commissioner
to this Convention from the State of Alabama, and the
Hon. Charles E. Hooker, Commissioner from the State of
Mississippi, be invited to take seats <>n the floor of the Con-
vention.
//■ olved, That a Committee of three be appointed by
the Chair to wait on the Hon. Messrs. Elmore ami Hooker,
and invite them to address the Convention, in the Hall, this
evening, at seven o'clock.
Tin' ('hair appointed Messrs. .1. If. Adams. I. W. Hayne,
and A. W. Burnet, said Committee.
(hi m-. lion of Mr. Keitt, of Orange, it wm
/.' olved, That a Committee of three be appointed to
wait on the lion. Howell < Jobb, "1 Gh orgia, and in vile him
to ;i seat on the floor of the < Jonvention.
Chair appointed Messrs. I.. M. Keitt, J. L. t >n-. ami
W. b. Mil* a, fid ( lommitb
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Mi-, [nglis, of Chesterfield, offered the following resolu-
tions :
Resolved, Thai when this Convention adjourns, il Btand
adjourned to mee! in the City of Charleston, on Tuesday,
the 18th inst., at four o'clock.
lved\ Thai the Delegates from St. Phillip's and Si
Michael's be requested to procure a Buitable building for
the said meeting, and be requested to reporl to the Presi-
denl of this < invention as to the same.
Mr. Mazyck, of St James', Santee, moved to lay the reso-
lutions on the table. Ayes, 68; NTays, 87.
Mr. \Y. V. De Saussure, of Richland, moved to amend
the resolutions by striking ou1 '^Tuesday, the isth," and
inserting "Wednesday, the 19th."
On motion of Mr. -I. -I. I'. Smith, of St. Philip's ami St.
Michael's, tin' amendmenl was laid on the tabic.
The original resolutions were then agreed to.
<>n motion of Mr. J. J. AVannanutkcr, of St. Matthew'^,
it was ordered that
Whereas, At the election held in St. Mathew's Parish, for
delegates to the Convention, to convene on this day, but
one candidate received a majority of votes cast. The uexl
two receiving the same numbers, there was consequently
hut one elected. The Parish being entitled to two, isbul
in pari represented : therefore.
Resolved, That the Presidenl of the Convention do issue
a writ of .lection, to he held «>n Monday, the 24th instant,
in all respects as (lie former, to till said vacancy.
On motion of Mr. Ma.vv Gregg, of Richland, the Con-
vention took a recess until seven o'clock, i\ M.
THOMAS V. SIMONS,
71 mporary Secretary.
Convention of 1860. 1f>
RECESS.
The President resigned the Chair.
The Presidenl announced the following gentlemen as
officers of the Convention, viz: V*. V. Arthur, Clerk; C.
(). LaMotte, Messenger; and Samuel J. Nettles, Doorkeeper.
Mr. Adams, from the Committee appointed to wail upon
the Commissioners from the State of Alabama, and from
the State of Mississippi, introduced to the Convention, Hon.
John A. Elmore, Commissioner from the State of Alabama,
and Son. Charles E. Hooker, Commissioner from the State
of Mississippi, who, respectively, addressed the Convention.
Mr. J. B. Kershaw, delegate from Kershaw, appeared at
the Clerk's desk, produced his credentials, signed the roll
and took li is seat.
Mr. [nglis offered the following Resolutions :
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Convention that,
the State "l South Carolina should forthwith secede from
the Federal Onion, known as the United States of America.
/.' olved, That a Committee of mem her- be appointed
to draft an Ordinance, proper, to be adopted by this Con-
vention, in order to accomplish this purpose of secession;
and that individual members desiring to submit for the
consideration of the Convention, any draft or scheme of
such Ordinance, be requested to hand ih< same, without
delay, to the said < Committee.
/.' ■'>■.■/. That the Acl ofthe General Assembly of this
State, providing for the assembling of this Convention, be
referred to the same Committee, with instructions to con-
sider and report thereon.
The question being put, will the Convention to the
lir~t resolution? it passed in the affirmative:
. 169 ; nays, none.
led, and
Those who voted in the affirmative, an
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JnlKNAI. "I ! 1:1
Bon. I>. 1'. .1 lm
1 'i isidenl : and
Messi
■s. Adams,
Ellis,
Allison,
English,
Appleby,
Evans,
Atkinson,
Fair.
Barnwell,
Finley,
Barron,
Flud,
Barton,
Forster,
Beaty,
Foster,
Bethea,
Frampton,
Bellinger,
Furman,
Bob©,
< iadhrrrv.
Bonncau,
< Darlington,
Brabham,
( teiger,
Bro\n ii. A. II.
Gist,
Brown, C. P.
( Hover,
Buchanan,
( loodwin,
Burnet,
Gourdin, \l. N.
( '.tin.
Gourdin, T. L.
Calhoun,
( Iregg, M:i\rv
Caldwell,
( Iregg, William
Campbell,
( 1 risham,
Carlisle,
Hammond,
Carroll,
Harllee,
( iaughman,
Harrison,
Cauthen,
Hayne,
Charles,
1 [enderson,
( 'hesnut,
Honour,
( Iheves,
1 [opkins,
Clarke,
1 [unter,
Conner,
1 1 lit- Ml.
( 'raw ford,
[nglis,
( iurtis,
Digram,
Dargan,
Jackson,
Davant,
Jefieries,
Davis,
Jenkins, John
1 )<• Saussure,
Jenkins, J, E.
D< Treville,
Johnson,
Dozier,
Eeitt,
Duncan,
Kershaw,
Dunkin,
Kilgore,
I>uii<p\ ant, A. Q,
Kinard,
Dunovant, R. Gh M.
Kinslcr,
Du Pre,
Landrum,
Easley,
Lawton,
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Lewis,
Logan,
Lvles,
M<< Jrady,
Mclver,
McKee,
McLeod,
Magrath,
Manigault,
MauMin,
Maxwell,
Mayes,
Mazyck,
M .his.
Middleton, John Izard
Middleton, W.
Mil
Mooiv.
Moorman,
Noble,
Nowell,
O'Hear,
Orr,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Po]
Porcher,
Pressley,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
!>'• ed,
Rhett,
Rhodes,
Richard on, F. I >.
Richardson, J. 1'.
Rowell,
Scott.
S. 'aim. <.k. E. M.
Beabrook,G. W., Sr.
Sessions,
Shingler, -I. M.
Bhingler, W. P.
(Simons,
Simpson,
Smyly
Smitn,
Snowden,
Spain,
Spratt,
Sprii
Stokes,
Sims,
Thompson, 11. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
Townsend,
Wagner,
Wannamaker,
Wardlaw, D. L.
Wardlaw, F. U.
Wier,
Whitner,
Williams,
Wilson, T. D.
Wilson, J. IF.
Wilson, W. B.
Withers,
Woods.
The Convention proceeded to the consideration of the
second resolution.
Mr. Rhetl m nred to amend ti d resolution bj
addiug the words, "all the matters appertaining i<» the
business of the < Jou\ ention."
( >n motion of Mr. Sutson, 1 1 1 « - amendm l< d
t<> lie <ni the table.
(»n motion of Mr. I>. I>. Wardlaw, die blank wi
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with the 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 •• r -«'vcii ; and the resolution was agreed U).
Mi-, [nglis withdrew the third resolution.
On motion of Mr. Orr, the Bon. Henry Dicklnttdn, Com-
missioner from the State of Mississippi t" the State of Del-
aware, was invited to a scat on tin- floor of the Convention.
()n motion of Mr. Manigault, it was
Ivedf Thai it is the earnesl desire of this Convention
thai the Conimissioners from the States of Alabama and
Mississippi accompany the Convention to Charleston.
( )n motion of Mr. Pope, ir was
_Rr.s'('/''o/, That the thanks of this Convention he returned
to the Baptist Congregation, of Columbia, for the use of
their building.
On motion of Mr. Keitt, it was
Resolved, That a nlessage he -nit to the Committee of
Arrangements <>f the Legislature, returning the thanks of
the Convention for their invitation to attend the inaugu-
ration ofthe Governor, and explaining why this Conven-
tion could not attend.
The President presented the credentials <>f Hon. John A.
Elmore, Commissioner from the State 6f Alabama, and the
credential- of Son. Charles E. Hooker, Commissioner from
the State of Mississippi, which were ordered to be tiled and
entered "ii the Journal.
<>n motion, the Convention was adjourned at ten o'clock,
P. M.
B. P. ARTHUR,
( '(< /7, of the Convention.
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
John J. Pbttus, Governor of the State of Mississippi,
To His Excellency, the Gfovernor of the State of South Caro-
lina, Greeting:
Be it KNOWN, That, reposing special trust and confidence
in the ability, integrity and fitness of Hon. C. E. Hooker.
I have, in compliance with a Resolution passed by the
slature of this State, on the 30tli day of November,
A. D. 1860, appointed, and l>y these presents do appoint
him a Commissioner from Mississippi, to proceed to the
Capita] of South Carolina, to inform the people of that
Commonwealth, through their Executive, that the Legisla-
ture of this State has passed an Act calling a Convention of
the people of the State, to consider the present threatening
relations of the Northern and Southern sections of the
United Slates — aggravated by the recent election of a Pres-
ident upon principles of hostility to the States of the South,
and to express the earnest hope of Mississippi that South
Carolina will co-operate with her in the adoption of effi-
cient measures for the common defence and safety of the
South.
Given under my hand, and the Great Seal of the State
hereunto affixed, at the City of Jackson, this 6th day of
December, A. I». 1S60.
l'.y the Governor,
[L.8.] JOHN J. I'KTTUS.
('. A. BftouoHEE, Secretary of State.
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STATE OF A LAP, AM \.
EXECI TIVE I >,
Montgomery, Ala., I ><•<-. 8, I860.
Whereas, tin' election of Abraham Lincoln, a Black
Republican, to the Presidency of the United States, by a
purely sectional vote, and by ;> party whose Leading and
publicly avowed objecl is the destruction of the institution
of slavery, ;i- if exists in the slaveholding States: And
whereas, the Buccesa of said party, nn<l tlic power which it
now has, and soon will acquire, greatly endanger the peace,
interests, security and honor of the slaveholding States,
ami make it necessary that prompt and effici< ut measure
should be adopted to avoid the evils which must result
from a Republican administration of the Federal Govern-
ment ; and, as the interests and destiny of the slaveholding
States are the same, they musl naturally sympathize with
each oilier: they, therefore, so Ear as it may be practicable,
should consult and advise together as to what is best to be
done to protect their mutual interests and honor:
Now, therefore, in consideration of tlie premises, i.
Andrew B. Mo >re, Governor of the state of Alabama, by
of tie- general powers in me vested, do hereby
statute and appoinl Col. John A. Elmore, a citizen of said
State, a Commissioner to the sovereign State of South
Carolina, to consult and advise with his Excelh acy, i
ernor W. II. Gist, and the members of the Convention to
lembled in said State on the ITih day of December,
instant, as to wh.n i- best to be done to protect the rights,
interests and honor of the slaveholding States, and to
report the result of such consultation in time to enable in<
to communicate the same to the Convention of the State oi
Alabama, to be held 01 M mday, the 7th day of Januan
next.
ttmony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and
il of tie State i. in the
City of Montgomery, this xih D \. I)
I860.
[l. •.] A. B. MOO
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1860.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Convention assembled at
Institute Hall, in the City of Charleston, at four o'clock,
p. M. The President took the chair, and the proceedings
were opened with prayer by Rev. J. C. Furman.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered t<> their names:
Messrs. Adams,
Allison,
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Barron,
Barton,
Beaty,
Bethea,
Bellinger,
Bobo,
Bonneau,
Brabham,
Brown, C. I'.
Brown, A. H.
Cain,
Calhoun,
Caldwell^
( 'ampbell,
( !arn,
Carlisle,
Carroll,
( Sauthen,
( Jheves,
Clarke,
< '"liner,
( Irawford,
Curtis.
I targan,
I »;i\;int,
I >:ivis.
I'. Treville,
I Cozier,
I Min'iin.
I > 1 1 1 1 1< i 1 1 .
Dunovant, A. Q.
Du Pre,
Easlcy,
Ellis/
English,
Evans,
Fair,
Finlev,
Find,'
Forster,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
< rarlington,
Geiger,
< Hover,
Gourdin, R, N.
Gourdin, T. L.
< ill. '11.
Gregg, WiU'mni
( irisham,
Hammond,
Harllee,
1 Larrison,
llavne.
Honour,
Hunter,
Hutson,
tnglis,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Johnson,
Kershaw,
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Journal of tiik
Kilgore,
Ki 11:1 id.
Kin-ler,
Land rum,
Lawtoii,
L<'\\ is,
Logan,
Lyles,
Mc< Irady,
Mcl\ er,
McE
Magrath,
Mauldin,
Maxwell,
M;i\
Mazyck,
Means,
Memminger,
Middleton, J. [zard
Middleton, W.
Moore,
Moorman,
Lowell,
O'Hear,
Orr,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Quatl lebaum,
lv;iiii<\ .
Eleed,
Rhett,
Rhc*
Richardson, P. I >.
Robinson,
Rowell,
tt,
Beabrook, E. M.
s. ssions,
Shingler, W. P.
Sin j,
Simpson,
Smvly,
Smith,
Snowd<
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Stoki
Sims,
Thompson, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Wagner,
Wannamaker,
Wardlaw, D. L.
Waudlaw, V. 11.
Watts,
Wier,
W'hii tier,
Williams,
Wilson. J. II.
Wilson, W. B.
Withers,
Woods,
Youuflr.
Mr. John L. Manning, a delegate from Clarendon, ;i j »-
pearSd al the Clerk's desk, produced hie credentials, en-
rolled lii- name, and took hie 3eat.
Messrs. Cam, Memminger, ¥oung and Watts asked to
give the vote ill' v would have given, if present, on a reso-
lution adopted \ esterday, declaring it to 1"' the sense of this
Convention, thai the State of South Carolina should forth-
with secede from the Federal Union; and those gentlemen
being called respectively, answered "aye."
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On motion of Mr. Rhett, it was
Resolved, That a committee consisting of members
be appointed to prepare an address to the people of the
Southern states.
On motion, the blank was tilled with the number Seven.
Whereupon, the President appointed the following gen
tlenien, of the committee:
Messrs. R. B. Rhett,
John A. Calhoun,
W. P. Finley,
I. 1). Wilson,
\Y. F. DeSaussure,
Langdon Cheves,
M. E. Cam.
On motion of Mr. Orr, it was
. That the Charleston Delegation be requested to
inquire into and report upon the expediency of procuring
another Hall for the Use of this Convention, and that they
publish their decision to-morrow in the newspapers of the
city.
Mi-. Eutson off. red the following resolution-.:
Resolved, That the President do appoint four standing
Committees for this Convention, each consisting of seven,
;ir- folio?
1. A Committee on Relations with the Slaveholding
Stiit-- of North America.
-. A ( Sommittee on Foreign Relati<
3. A ( !ommitb • tnmercial Relati
4. A Committee on the Constitution of th<
Oa motion of Mr. F. |>. Richardson, tie- Resolutions
were made tie- special order of the day for to-morrow,
:.. and were ordered to be printed.
Joiknai. Of Tin:
( >n motion of Mr. Quattlebaum, it i
/.' ''■,./. Thai a Committee of three be appointed to
ive proposals for printing the proceedings of this Con-
tention) and thai they reporl thereon as soon as practiosr
ble.
Whereupon, the Pre&ideni appointed the following a
tlemen, of the Commits
Messrs. Paul Qnattlebaum,
T. V. Simons, dr.,
.1. II. Kinsler.
Mr. Magrath offered the following Resolutions:
H wived, Thai bo much of the Message of the Presidenl
of the United States as relates to whal he designates "the
property of the United States in South Carolina," be re-
ferred to a committee of to report, of whal such prop-
erty consists, how acquired^ and whether 1 1 1 * - purpose for
which ii was bo acquired can be enjoyed by the Uhited
States after the State of South Carolina shall have Beceded,
consistently with the dignity and Bafety of the State; and
thai the said committee further reporl the value of the
property of the United States pol in South Carolina: and
the value of the .-hare thereof to which South Carolina
would be entitled apon an equitable division thereof among
the United states.
On motion of Mr. Qrr, the resolutions were math- the
special order of the day for to-morrow, a1 one o'clock, v. ml,
ami were ordered to he printed.
Mr. DeTrevilie offered the following resolution:
//• olved, That it i< expedienl that a Council, to consisl
of live eitisens of the State, to act with the Governor of
the State ;i- bis Counsellors ami advisers, ami t<> !><• called a
Council of Safety, Bhould he forthwith appointed; ami that
Convention of 1860. 27
it be referred to a committee of this Convention to re£brt
thereon, by ordinance or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Orr, the resolution was made the spe-
cial order of the day for to-morrow, at one o'clock, p. ■.,
and was ordered to 1"' printed.
Mr. J. I. Middleton offered the following resolution :
// '/•,/. That the President be authorized to appoint
an Assistant Clerk.
Mr. Means moved to amend the resolution by adding the
words: '* whenever it Bhall become necessary."
The amendment was accepted by the mover of the reso-
lution.
When, on motion of Mr. Reed, the resolution, as amended,
was order) d to lit' on the table.
The President stated that since the adjournment of the
Convention at Columbia, he had received a communication
from the State of Georgia, with a request to present it to
the Convention.
On motion of Mr. Withers, it was ordered that the com-
munication be laid on die table.
The President announced the following gentlemen as the
Committee appointed under a resolution offered by the
member from Chesterfield, (Mr. Englis,) to draft an Ordi-
nance proper to l"1 adopted by the Convention, viz :
Meatis. John A. Englis,
I;. B. Rhett,
Jai i at, Jr.,
James I.. ( »rr.
M.i- ■ < .'■ gg,
B. F. Dunkin,
W. F. Hutson.
I h motion of Mr. B
// . That when this Convention adjoin- all be
to morrow, . . l. m.
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Journal op the
On motion < '' Simons, the Convention was adjourned
at four minutes past five o'clock, p. m.
B. K. ARTHUR,
< 'I. rk of the (
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER L», I860.
Pursuant <<» the action of the Committee, appointed to
make arrangements for providing another Hall for the use
oi the Convention, the Convention assembled at St. A
drew's Hall ; 1 1 1 « - President look the Chair, and the proceed-
ings were opened with prayer by Rev. William Curtis.
The Clerk called the roll, and the following delegates
answered t<> their names :
Etfessi . AxLams,
Allison,
A.ppleby,
A i kin-Mii.
\\.r.
Barron,
Barton,
I'm at V.
Bethea,
Belling
I '. »bo,
Bonneau,
Brown, A. II.
Brown, C. P.
Burnet,
Buchanan,
Cain,
( Salhoun,
( 'ampbell,
i II.
Carlisle,
( laughman,
< lautnen,
( Sharles,
Chi •
( 'lark.'.
( lonner,
Crawford,
Curtis,
Dargan,
I >aV18,
1 >«• Saussure,
De Treville,
1 tozier,
I Duncan,
Dunkin,
Du Pre,
Easlev,
English,
Evans,
Finley,
Forster,
Poster,
Frampton,
Furman,
Find.
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( ladberry,
Garlington,
Geiger,
( Hover,
( loodwin,
GourcUn, R. N.
Green,
Gregg, Maxcy
Gregg, William
Grisnam,
Hammond,
I [anckel,
Harllee,
I [arrison,
Hayne,
I [< nderson,
Honour,
Hopkii
Hutson,
foglis,
Iii-Tam,
Jackson,
Jeffi i i
Jenkins, J, E,
Johnson,
Kilgore,
drum,
j an,
Lawton,
M< [ver,
McK< e,
M< jIk od,
Magrath,
Manigault,
Mauldin,
M;i;
M< .in-.
N' ML ton, .!. I/ar<]
Middleton, W.
Mil.
Mi
le,
• II.
O'flear,
Orr,
Palmer,
Parkt r,
Perrin,
Pope,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Quattlebaum,
Reed,
Rhod< i,
Richardson, F. J).
Robinson,
Rutledge,
Seabrbok, (J. W., Br.
Sessions,
Shingler, W. P.
Shingler, .1. \|.
Simons,
Simpson,
Smyly,
Smith,
Spratt,
Snowden,
Spain,
Stoki 9,
Sims,
u.
Thompson, R, a.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Wagner,
Wardlaw, I'. II.
Wannamaker,
Wj tts,
Wier,
Whitner,
Willi. 'II:
Wilson, .1. II
Wilson, W.
Witl
Jo\ l;\ \i. 01 tin:
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
The President laid before the Convention the following
communication :
Tost ( Ifficb, ( Ihatleston,
December 19, I860,
T. Y. Simon-. Esq. —
Dear Sir.: I send herewith a package containing letters
for delegates to the Convention, and 1 ask the favor of yon
■
to announce that it will give me great pleasure to have all
matter for members of that body placed in your hands at
the opening of the Convention on each succeeding day.
AImi. thai a clerk from this office will be in attendance a!
your desk at half-past twelve every afternoon, bo receive
such Letters as gentlemen of the Convention, or their guests,
may wish to have mailed for other plj
v*ery respectfully, your fellow-citizen,
AXFRED III'CKK. P. M.
The President laid before the Convention the following
communication ;
Charleston, Dee. l:-. is60.
To (I" Bon. I>. F. Jamison, /'/•<>/«/</// of tht
Convention of //>> Statt of South Carolina:
Sib: On the night of the L7th instant, after fhe adjourn-
ment of the Convention al Columbia, I received from hi^
Excellency, the Governor of the State of Alabama, a des-
patch, by telegraph, of thai 'hue. and which 1 herewith
enclose, and have the honor to request may be lead and
submitted to the Convention as directed by his Excellency,
( JnV. Mool'e.
Permit me to assure the Convention that in marring this
communication, his Excellency, Gov. Moore, oflera it in no
spirit of dictation, bu1 as the friendly counsel and united
voire of the true men of Alabama, for the consideration of
thk Convention, and in the same Bpirit of consultation and
eonfei-eiiee wlihh impelled 1 1 1 1 1 1 to send a ( 'o| 1 1 m issioner tO
thin and the other Southern Stat
Convention of 1860. 81
With sentiments of the highest reaped for the Conven-
tion and for yourself,
I am, your obedient servant,
J. A. ELMQBE.
The despatch referred to fa as follows:
Montgomery, Dee. 17, 1860.
To John A. Elmore :
Tell the Convention io listen to no propositions of com-
promise or delay.
A. B. MdOKE.
On motion of Mr. D. L. Wardlaw, the communication
was referred to the Committee on the Southern Address.
Mr. Reed offered the following resolutions:
1. Ordered, That the President appoint a Cashier and
I deputy Cashier.
'J. Ordered, That the clerk act as Reading Clerk, and
also superintend such printing as the Convention may
order.
3. Ordered, Tliat the reporters for the public journals be
allowed acc< m i" the Hall for the purpose of reporting.
4. Ordered, Thai the regular hour of meeting shall be
ten o'clock, \. if., lubjeei to special orders fixing -
other tin
5. Ord red, That there be printed, for the use of ihe <
vention, an alphabetical Ksl of the nami - of the members,
and also a li-t of the Dame* arranged according to State
Election Divisions, with their Post Offiet
Thai ilie journal of eaeh day's proceedings
1. 0 d. and Laid on the tables of members, l •
hour of rae< ting.
/.' - ■/. Thai iIh- rule- adopted for th< omentoi
i ntiou. be published with theJoufmal of this day'e
JOUBNAI 01 Tin:
Mr. Quattlebaum moved to divide the question, bo i
t : i k < • the v<.ic ni) each separately.
Mr. [nglis moved to amend the third order by adding the
\\<>i-(l- "newspapers in thi> State."
Mr. F. II. Wardlaw moved to amend the third order by
adding the words "one reporter for each newspaper."
Mr. Cheves moved to amend by requi sting the President
to make Buch arrangementa on the Bubjecl as to him might
seem proper.
The consideration of the resolutions was suspended, and
Mr. Manning moved thai a bar 1"' erected at the head of
the stairs, and a Bergeant-atnarma appointed, bo that mem-
bers mighl have convenient access to the Hall.
After some debate, it was (ink-red that the duty nt' mak-
ing arrangements for convenient access to the Hall be en-
trusted to the Charleston I delegation.
<>n moti< f Mr. Dargan, the Convention resumed the
consideration of the resolutions offered by Mr. Reed.
Mr. Dargan moved to strike out the third resolution, and
insert the following ;
Ordered^ That the President he authorized to issue tick-
ets of admission to Buch reporters of newspapers as he may
deem proper.
The amendment was adopted.
Mr. Reed withdrew the fourth order.
On motion of Mr. Dargan, the sixth orderwaa laid on
the table.
The resolutions, as amended, were ado]- ted.
On motion of Mr. |>. I,. Wardlaw, the communication
from a portion of the members of the Legislature of the
State of Georgia was taken up from the table, and was
referred t" die Committee on the Southern Ad.h
Mi-. Cauthen stated that his colleague, Mr. I>. I'. Robin-
Bon, was absent from indisposition, when the rote was taken
on the resolution declaring it to he the sense of the Con-
vention that the State of South Carolina should forthwith
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secede from the Federal Union, and asked that be might
now be permitted to record the vote he would have given
if present.
WTiereupon, Mr. Robinson being called, answered "aye."
Messrs. B. II. Rntledge, John L. Manning, L. M. Ayer,
T. M. Eanckel, and II. I >. Green, asked to record the vote
they would have given, if present, on the same resolution ;
and these gentlemen being called, respectively, answered
" aye."
Mr. Quattlebaum, from the Committee on Printing, made
the following report, which was considered immediately and
was agreed to :
The Committee, appointed to receive proposals for print-
ing for the Convention of Sooth Carolina, have to report,
That they have received an offer from Messrs. Evans &
Cogswell, to do "all the work to be done, in style and
quality fully equal to that done for the State, by the Print-
er in Columbia, at the same proportionate rates of compen-
sation as is paid to the Printer to the State Senate."
The Committee, believing Messrs. Evans ft Cogswell to
be reliable, and thai they will do the work as stated, recom-
mend the adoption of the following resolutions:
B ived, That Messrs. Evans ft Cogswell be appointed
Printers to this Convention while it holds its sittings in
Charleston.
R olvcd, That the Committee appointed to receive pro-
kla for Printing, be continued as a Standing Committee,
and that one of it- duties he to supervise the printing of
thifl Convention.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The Convention proceeded to the ■ ration of the
following resolutions, which had been made the .~j •« < iul
order of the day for this day, at one o'clock, r. m. :
'/•<</. Thai th< President do appoint four standing
3
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Committees for this Convention, each consisting of seven.
as follow
1. A Committee on relations with tin' slaveholding
Stat.- of North America ;
•j. A Committee on Foreign Relations;
:'.. A ( lommittee ..ii ( lommercial Ilelati.
1. A Committee on the Constitution of the State.
Mr. Siniili moved i<> amend the third clause of the reso-
lution by adding the words "and Postal Arrangement!
which amendment was accepted by tin- mover of the r<
hit ion.
Mr. Mazyck moved to strikeout die number seven, and
insert thirteen; which amendment was also accepted by
the mover of the resolution.
Mr. W. I'.. Wilson moved to add an additional section,
providing for a separate Committee on Postal Arrange-
ments.
Mr. Maxev (Iiv-i: moved to amend the second clause of
the resolution ley adding the words "with other Stat'
Mr. Gregg withdrew his amendment.
<>n [notion of Mi-. Calhoun, the question was divided;
and the Resolutions were finally adopted in the following
form :
I: olvedj That the President do appoint four standing
Committees tor this Convention, each consisting of thir-
teen, a- follows :
I. A Committee on relations with the slaveholding
Slates of North America.
i!. A Committee on Foreign Relations.
:;. A Committee on Commercial Relations and Postal
A rrangement8.
4. A Committee on the Constitution of this state.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The Convention proceeded to the consideration of the
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following Resolution, which had been made ill'' special
order of the day for this day at one o'clock, r. M. :
Resolved, That so orach of the Message of the President
of the United States as relates to what li<' designates "the
property of the United States in South Carolina," be refer-
red to a committee of to report, ofwhal such prop-
erty consists ; how acquired ; and whether the purpose for
which it was bo acquired, can be enjoyed by the United
States after the Stale of South Carolina shall have seceded.
consistently with the dignity and safety oi' the State. And
that said committee farther report the value of the proper-
ty of title United States not in South Carolina; and the
value of the Bhare thereof to which South Carolina would
be entitled upon an equitable division thereof among the
United States.
On motion of Mr. TIarllee, the blank was filled with the
number thirteen.
Mr. W. P. Shingler moved to amend the Resolution by
requiring the committee to report the debt, as well as the
property of the United States.
On motion of Mr. Harllee, the amendment was ordered
to lie "ii the table.
The Resolution was agreed to.
SPECIAL ORDER
The Convention proceeded to die consideration of the
following Resolution, which had been made the special
order of the day, for this day, at one o'clock, i\ m.:
R olved, That it i- expedient that a Council, to consist
of five citieene of the Stale, to act with the Governor of the
State a- his counsellors and advisers, and to be called I
Council of Safety, should be forthwith appointed; and that
it be referred to r committee of this Convention to report
thereon, by ordinan< e or oth< rn
.I'Tkn \i. o« Tin:
(>n motion of Mr. DeTrevilte^ the special order was dis-
charged ;tn<l was made the special order <•!' the day tor to-
morrow, at one o'clock, r. k.
Mr. Wemminger offered ilic following Resolution, which
was considered immediately, ami was agreed to:
Resolved, Thai a Committee, to consist of seven members,
he appointed to draft a summary statement of the causes
which justify the secession of South Carolina from the V<<\
sral Union,
Mr. Diuikin offered the following Resolution, which was
considered immediately, and was agreed to:
TUsoloed) That it bo referred to the Committee on Com-
mercial Relation- ami Postal Arrangements, to inquire and
report what measures of a temporary or permanent nature,
or both, it may he proper to adopt in reference to Custom
Souse and Postal Arrangements, in consequence of the
contemplated withdrawal of South Carolina from the 1'nion.
Mr. Ilavne offered the following resolutions i
Whereas, the causes which have produced the Separation
of South Carolina from the Federal Union, have emanated
from the States north of Mason and Ihxon's line. using
hireling labor only; and, whereas, it has not been against
the Constitution of the United States that South Carolina
has opposed her sovereignty, hut the usurpations of a gov-
ernment in violation of this instrument :
Resolved^ That a Commissioner he sent to each of the
slaveholding States, bearing a copy of the Ordinance of
Secession, ami proffering to such State, or any one or more
of them, the existing Constitution of the United States as
the basis of a Provisional Government, to be adopted on
the part of South Carolina, and any other slaveholdiiiii-
Stale or States, which, after seceding from the present Fed-
eral Union, shall he willing to unite with South Carolina
Convention of 1860. 37
in the formation of a new Confederacy ; and we do hereby
ratify and confirm, from the date thereof, any action taken
by such Commissioner, or Commissioners, by and with the
consent of the Governor of South Carolina, in the forma-
tion of such Provisional Union : and we do farther earn-
estly recommend that in days alter two or more
States, in addition to South Carolina, shall have acceded to
the said Provisional Union, an election shall be held for
Senators and members of the House of Representatives of
the new Congress, and President and Vice President of the
new ( confederacy.
Resolved, That three Commissioners be appointed to
carry an authenticated copy of the Ordinance of Secession
to Washington, to be laid before the President of the
United States, with the request that the same shall be com-
municated to the Congress now in session ; and said Com-
missioners are hereby authorized ami empowered to treat
for the delivery of the Forts. Magazines, Light Houses,
and other real estate, and all appurtenances thereto, within
the geographical limits of South Carolina, the authority to
treat Upon these Subjects to he extended to the day
ot' February, which shall he in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-one: provided, in the
meantime, the said Forts, Magazines, and other places, are
allowed to remain in the condition in which they may be
at the adoption of this Ordinance ; and they shall be fur-
ther empowered to treat upon the subject of the public
debt, ami for a proper division of all other property than
tin' above, now held by the government of the United
8ta1 _ent of the States now embraced in said Con-
federacy, until .-mil time a- a new Confederacy oi
shall be formed, of which South Carolina shall he one.
On motion «,f Mr. Efayne, the first resolution w;.
ferred to the Committee on ]i< lotions with the slavchol^ing
th America, and was order, d t<» he print
Mr. Lnglis moved that the second resolution be laid on
ible.
58 Joi i;x \i. Of Tin:
Mr. [nglis withdrew his motion.
< Mi motion of Mr. Hayne, the second resolution was
referred to the Committee on Foreign delations, and mi
ordered to be printed.
Mr. tfemminger offered the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, Thai a Commission, to consist of three per-
sons, be elected by ballot of this Convention, to proceed to
Washington, to negotiate with the United States, acting
through their General Government, as to the proper mea-
sures and arrangements to be made or adopted in the
existing relations of the parties, and for the continuance of
peace and amity between them.
■2. Resolved, That five persons be elected by this Conven-
tion, by ballot, who shall be authorized to meet such Depu-
ties as may be appointed by any other slaveholding State,
for the purpose of organizing or forming a Southern Con-
federacy, with power to discuss and settle a Constitution or
plan of Union, to be reported to the said States for their
ratification, amendment or rejection. That the said Depu-
ties shall invite a meeting at Columbia, or at such other
place as may he agreed upon among the Deputies of the
several States, and shall report to this Convention sueli
Constitution or Articles, as may be agreed on by said
Deputies.
On motion of Mr. Memminger, the first of these resolu-
tions was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations;
and the second resolution to the Committee On Relations
with the Slaveholding States of North America.
The resolutions were ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. ffutson, it was ordered that when the
Convention adjourns, it shall be adjourned to meet to-mor-
row, at twelve O'clock, M.
Mr. Ma/.y.k offered the following resolution, which was
made the special order of the day for to-morrow, at one
o'clock, P. M., and was ordered to he 'printed :
Resolved, That a Committee, to consist of mem-
t
Convention of 1860. 39
bers, be appointed, whose duly it shall be to Inquire and
report to this Convention now much of the legislation of
Congress would be ipso facto abrogati d so far as this State
is concerned, 1>\ the secession of the State from the Fede-
ral Union, and how much of it might remain of force, not-
withstanding the act of secession.
On motion of Mr. Orr, the Convention was adjourned at
forty-five minutes past four o'clock, p. m.
B. F. ARTHUR,
Clerk of the Convention.
R U L E S
OF THE
CONVENTION OF DECEMBER 17, 1860.
Rxtle 1. The President and eighty-four members shall ho
a quorum to transact busine
2. If any member shall absent himself without leave, he
may be senl for a1 his own expense, and be Bubjecttothe
censure of the < convention.
3. No member Bhal] speak more than twice to the same
point without leave of the Convention,
4. Each member, when speaking, shall address himself
to the Chair, standing and uncovered, at his place.
5. [f two members rise to speak nearly at the same time,
the Presideni Bhall decide which was first ap.
6. Ev< it member, when speaking, Bhall adhere to the
point before the Convention, and shall not be interrupted
unless he departs from it, when he may be called to order.
7. When a question of order arises, it Bhall be decided
by the President in the first instance, but any member may
appeal from his determination to the Convention.
v. Wnen a motion is made and seconded, it Bhall, if re-
quired by a member, be reduced to writingj and delivered
in at the table.
'.,. Winn a question is put by the President, and the
Convention divides, thexJlerk shall, at the request of any
en members pr< sent, take down and enter on the Jour-
nal the nami i of all those members who vote for and against
l_' JOURH \i. 01 Tin:
the question, and cause tlicm to be published in any gazette
of the Btate.
10. Wheo the Presidenl desires to be heard, the mem-
bers Bhall take their seats, and keep order whilst h<
speaking.
11. When a motion i> made for adjournment and sec-
onded, no question shall be debated until the Convention
Bhall have decided that motion.
12. Motions to adjourn, t" take :i recess, t" lay on the ta-
ble, i" postpone indefinitely, or to a day beyond the -<■.— i>>n.
to adjourn a debate, shall be decided without debate, after
sudi shod conversations as the President may permit.
1:;. <>n ] . . . i 1 1 1 s ii«.t specified in the above rules, the Con-
tention Bhall be governed by "tin- rules of the Souse "t
Representatives of the General Assembly of South Caro-
lina." so far as they are applicable,
CnXVKXTloX OF 1800.
48
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1860.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. T. R. English.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their names:
Messrs. Adams,
Allison,
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Ayer,
Barnwell,
Barron,
Barton,
B( aty,
Bethea,
l'.> [linger,
Bobo,
Bonneau,
Brabham,
Brown, C. P.
Brown, A. II.
Buchanan,
Burnet,
Cain,
Calhoun,
Caldwell,
Campbell,
I .rn.
Carlisle,
Carroll,
Caughman,
( 'authen,
( !hai
i Ihesnut,
Ch<
Clarke,
( lonner,
I swford,
( )urtia,
:.ni.
.hi.
Davis,
I )c San-sure,
De Treville,
Dozier,
Duncan.
Dunkin,
Dunovant, A. Q.
Dunovant, R. (J. M.
l)u Pre,
Easley,
Ellis,"
English,
Evans,
Fair,
Fin ley,
Find,
Forster,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
( ladberry,
< larlington,
< teig
Gist,
Glover,
I > I win,
( lourdin, R. N.
< lourdin, T. L.
( \n en,
< ir« gg, M;r
_r. William
< Irisnam,
I [ammond,
Eanckel,
Barllee,
Harrison,
w
Journal op the
Bayne,
Eenderson,
Honour.
Hopkins,
lluui. r.
Bntson,
[nglif,
[ngram,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, •'• E.
Johnson,
Keitt,
K.tsIkiw.
Kilgore,
Kimml,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lawton,
Lewis,
Logan,
Lyles,
McCrady,
Mclver,
McKoc,
McLeod,
Magratb,
Manigault,
Manning,
Mauldin,
Maxwell,
Mayes,
Mazyck,
Means,
Memminger,
Middleton, J. L
Middleton, W.
Mil
Moore,
Moorman,
Nol.le,
Nuwrll,
( I'Hear,
Orr,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Pope,
Porcher,
l'r. isley,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Reed,
Rhett,
Rhodes,
Richardson, F. 1>.
Richardson, •'• !*•
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rntleclge,
Scott,
Seabrook, E, M.
Seabrook, G. W., Sr.
Sessions,
Shingler, J. M.
Shingier, W. P.
Simons,
Simpson,
Smyly,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Stokes,
Sims,
Thompson, It- A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
Townsend,
Wagner,
Wamiainak-iT.
Wardlaw, !>• L.
Wardlaw, F. H.
Watts,
Wier,
Whitner,
Williams,
Convention of 1800. 45
Wilson, L D. Withers,
Wilson, -l. II. Woods,
Wilson, W. B. Young.
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
Mi-. Reed offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Mayor of the City of Charleston be
invited to a Beat on the floor of the Convention.
Mr. Means moved that the resolution be amended bo as
to include in the invitation the Governor, the President of
the Senate, and the Speaker of the Souse of Representa-
The amendment was accepted by the mover of the reso-
lution ; and the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
The President announced the following Committees:
Committee to draft a summary of the causes which jus-
tify the secession of South Carolina:
\1. ssrs. C. < J. Memminger,
F. II. Wardlaw,
K. W. Barnwell,
J. 1*. Richardson,
B. II. Rutledge,
J. E. Jenkins.
1'. E. Duncan.
Committee on so much of the Message of the President
of tie' United States as relates to the claim of property oi
the United States within the Limits of South Carolina:
Messrs. A. ( -. M. _ rath.
I.. M. K.itt.
J. T. Carp.ll.
W. W. Harilae,
.1. II. Wibon,
K. I «. M. I >uiio\
w. n. Campbell,
16 J'Uknai. OF Tin:
M. -■ -. .1. 1 '. Reed,
W. Sopkii
w. s. [^ylea,
&. W. peabrook, Br.
J. .1. digram.
E. M. ('•lark.'.
Committee on Relations with the Blaveholding Stab
North America :
Messrs. T. J. Withers,
.1. II. Means,
.1. L. Manning,
.1. Townsend,
II. ( '. 'S' « »i 1 1 1 _l-.
A. Mazyck,
L. M. Av»t.
W. B. Wilson,
T. R. English,
S. Fair.
R. .). Davant,
J. M. Gadberry,
E. St. P. Bellinger.
< 'oimniUco on Foreign Relatione :
Messrs. W. P. Miles,
J. II. Adams.
W. II. Cist,
V. D. Richardson,
L. \V. Spratt,
Win. Cain,
T. L, < tottrdin,
A. W. Burnetj
(i. Manigault,
E. NToble,
J. s. O'Hear,
.1. D. Pope,
E. W. Charles.
Convention of 1860. 47
Committee on Commercial Relations and Postal Arrange-
ments :
Messrs. B. F. Dnnkin,
E. MoCrady,
II. \V. Conner,
Ii. X. Gk>urdin,
J. L. Nowcll,
T. J). Wagner,
Wm. Gregg,
J. J. P. Smith,
J. Jenkins,
\V. Middle!. .11.
A. II. Brown,
E. M. Seabrook,
R. F. Simpson.
Committee on the Constitution of the State:
M' -srs. 1). L. Wardlaw,
J. N. Wliitner,
T. W. GHover,
I. W. Hayne,
\l. De Treville,
.1. A. I >argan,
T. Thomson,
J. Buchanan,
A. I !. Spain,
II. M« I\ ■ p,
T. <'. Perrin,
W. ]>. Johnson,
.1. B. Cershaw.
Tlie President announced thai Mr. I,'. < I. an i- ap
pointed < Sashier ; and Mr. J. G. Pj I bier
of the < invention.
Mr. kin it offered the following resolution :
I; ./,>.■/. Tl of Thirfc en be appointed to
■rt !.. ilii- Convention an On and
Jot ,.\ \i. Of 1 ill".
providing for the assemblage of a Convention of the slave-
holding States of the United States to form the Constitu-
tion of ;' Southern Confederacy .
()n motion of Mr. F. 11. Wardlaw, the resolution waf
referred to the Committee on the slaveholding States of
North America.
Mr. [nglis, from ih<- Committee appointed to prepare an
Ordinance proper to be adopted by the Convention, pre-
sented the following
REPORT:
The Committee appointed to prepare a draft of an Ordi-
nance proper t<> be adopted by the Convention in order t<>
sffecl the secession of South Carolina from the Federal
Union, respectfully report,
That they have had the matter referred, under considera-
tion, and believing thai they would beal meel the exigen-
cies of the great occasion, and the just expectations of the
Convention, by expressing, in the fewest and simplest
words possible to be used, consistently with perspicuity, all
that i- necessary to effect the cud proposed and no more,
and so excluding everything, which, however proper in
itself, for tin' attention and action of the Convention, is not
a necessary pari of the solemn acl of secession, bu1 may,
a1 least, he a> well effected by a distincl Ordinance or n
lution, they submit for the consideration of the Conven-
tion the accompanying brief draft :
AN <>UM.\AN< i:
'I'm dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina
and oth<r State- united with her under ih«' compacl
entitled "The Constitution of the United States of
America."
We, tht /'< ■/>!< of. th Statu of South Qarolvna^m Convention
assembled, do deelan and ordain, and it is hereby declared and
ordained,
That the Ordinance adopted by us in Convention, on
Convehtioh 01 1860.
49
the twenty-third day of May, in the year of out Lord one
thousand Beven hundred and eighty-eight, whereby the
('(institution of the United States of America was ratified,
and also all Acts, and parts of Acts, of the General Assem-
bly of this State, ratifying amendments of the said Con-
stitution, are hereby repealed; and thai the union now
subsisting between South Carolina and other States, under
the name of "The United States of America," is hereby
dissolved.
Mr. Spain moved thai business he suspended for fifteen
minutes ; which motion was not agreed to.
The question being put, will the Convention adopt the
Ordinance? it passed in the affirmative;
Yeas, 169 : Nays, none.
The yeas and nays were demanded, and are as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Hon, 1>. F. Jamison, President; and
\l< SSrs. Adams.
Allison,
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Ayer,
Barnwell,
Barron,
Barton,
B< aty,
Bethea,
I '.■ I linger,
Bobo,
Bonneau,
Brabham,
Brown, A. II.
Brown, 0. P.
Buchanan,
Burnet,
in,
I alhoun,
< ildwell,
I mpbell,
1 HI.
isle,
Carroll,
( !aughman,
( lauthen,
( lharles,
Chesnut,
Chevi -.
Clarke.
( lonner,
( irawford,
< 'urtis,
Dargan,
ant,
I >;r
- mssure,
DeTreville,
Dozier,
I >une;m,
I >unkin.
Dunovant, \ Q
Dunovant, \i. <;. M.
KUi
ish,
50
Joi i;\ \i. 09 Tin-:
Evans,
Fair.
Finley,
Flud,
Forster,
ter,
Frampton,
Furman,
( ladberry,
Garlington,
( i el Lf'T,
Gist,
Glover,
Goodwin,
Gotirdin, K. N.
( lourdin, T. L.
( 1-reen,
( rregg, Maxcy
( Iregg, William
Grisham,
Hammond,
Hanckel,
Harllee,
Barrison,
Havne,
Benderson,
Honour,
Hopkins,
Hunter,
II utson,
[nglis,
[ngram,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Keitt,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
k'inanl,
Eftnsler,
Landrum,
Lawton,
Lewis,
Logan,
Lvl.
McCrady,
Mclver,
McKee,
McLeod,
Magrath,
Manigault,
Manning,
.\ I a 1 1 1 I 1 i 1 1 .
Maxwell,
Mayes,
Mazyck,
Means.
Memminger,
Middleton, John [zard
Middleton, W.
Miles,
Moore,
Moorman,
CToble,
Howell,
O'Hear,
Orr,
rainier,
Parker,
Perrin,
Pope,
Porcher,
I Tessley,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Reed,
Rhett,
Rhodes,
Richardson, F. D.
Richardson, J. P.
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott,
Seabrook, E2. M.
Seabrook, G. W., Br.
Sessions,
Shingler, AY. P.
Convention of 1860.
51
Shiiigler, J. M.
Simons,
Simpson.
Smvly,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Stoki
Sims.
Thompson, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
Townsend,
Wagner,
Wannamaker,
Wardlaw, D. L.
Wardlaw, F. II.
Watts,
Wier,
Whitnor,
Williams,
Wilsm., I. P.
Wilson, J. II.
Wilson, W. B.
Withers,
Woods,
Young.
On motion of Mr. Miles, it was ordered that the Clerk
telegraph forthwith to our members of Congress in Wash-
ington the result of the vote and the Ordinance of Seces-
-
sion
Mr. De Saussure offered the following resolutions, which
were considered immediately, and were agreed to:
R fr,,I. That a message he sent to His Excellency the
Governor, and to both branches of the Legislature, inviting
their attendance at the [nstitute Hall, at seven o'clock this
evening; and that this Convention move in procession to
the Institute Hail, and there, at seven o'clock, in the pres-
ence of the constituted authorities of the State, and of the
People, Bign the Ordinance of Secession.
/.' ■/<•<'/. Thai the Presidenl invite a member of the rev-
erend clergy to attend at [nstitute Hall, at seven o'clock,
this evening, and. upon the signing of the Ordinance, to
return thanks to Almighty God on behalf of the People "i
thie wd to invoke His blessing apod our proceed-
ings.
/.' ived, That the Ordinance be engrossed, under the
direction of the Atn>n ;d and the Solicitors, upon
parchment, and by tie- President and members ol
the Convention a1 die [nstitute Hall, in the alphabetical
.",2 Journal of ihi
order of Election Districts, and be deposited in the archives
of the State.
Mr. Dunkin offered the following Ordinance, which was
. ■ msidered immediately :
Be it ordained, bythe People of South Carolina, by their
Delegates in Convention assembled,
That until otherwise provided by the Legislature, the
Governor shall be authorized to appoint Collectors and
other officers connected with the customs for the several
ports within the State of South Carolina, and also all l'ost
Masters within the said State; and that, until such appoint-
ment shall have liccn made, the persons now charged with
the duties of the said several offices shall continue to dis-
charge the same, keeping an account of the moneys received
and disbursed by them respectively.
Mr. Gadberry moved to amend, by striking out the words
"by tlit- Legislature."
Mr. Dunkin accepted the amendment.
Mr. E. M. Seabrook moved that the Ordinance he refer-
red to the Committee on Commercial Relations and Postal
Arrangements.
Mr. Seabrook withdrew his motion.
Mr. Carrol] moved that the Ordinance he made the spe-
c-ad order <>t' the day for to-morrow, at one o'clock, p, m.,
which motion was not agreed to.
Mr. Maxcy Gregg moved to strike ou1 all after the ordain-
ing words, and insert the following:
W*e, the people of the State of South Carolina, in Con-
vention assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is bereby
declared and ordained, that until otherwise provided tor by
the General Assembly, the importation of merchandize
into this State .-hall he free and unrestricted; and it shall
be the duty of the Governor to make such temporary regu-
lations as may he requisite, concerning the entry and elear-
Convention of 1860. 58
ance of vessels, 'and to appoint such officers as may be
needed for the purpose; and it shall lie the duty of the
General Assembly to provide proper compensation For all
officers whose appointment is required by this Ordinance.
Section 2. And it is further ordained and declared that,
until otherwise provided for by the General Assembly, it
shall be the duty of the Governor to appoint Tost Masters,
and to make such temporary arrangements as may be re-
quisite for the transportation of the mails, having due
regard to mail contracts with the governmenl of the United
States, now subsisting.
Mr. .1. I. Middleton proposed the following amendment,
as an additional clause to the Ordinance:
And the Collectors of the Customs are hereby instructed
to levy and collect duties on all goods, wares and merchan-
dize, at half the rates heretofore exacted by operation of
the last Tariff Act of the United States government, until
otherwise directed by law.
Mr. Elutson offered the following amendment:
^ . the people of the Commonwealth of South Carolina,
in Convention assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is
hereby declared and ordained,
That until the General Assembly shall otherwise pro-
vide, all citizens of this State now holding office under the
Government of the United States, within the limit- oi
South Carolina, he, and they are hereby appointed to hold,
under the Governmenl of this State, the same offices they
now till, with the pay and the emoluments they now
receive.
And he it further ordained, that until the General As-
sembly Bhall otherwise provide, the revenue and postal
law.- of the United States be, and they are hereby adopted
and made the law- of this State; saving and excepting dial
no duti< - -hall be collected upon goods, wares, merchan-
5 \ Journal oi tee
dizes and productions imported from any of the slavehold-
ing commonwealthjB of North America.
Ami be it Further ordained, thai all moneys collected by
any <>i' the officers aforesaid shall, after deducting tin1 sums
necessary for the compensation of officers and other expen-
ses, 1"' paid int<» the Bank «>t' tin- State «»t" South Carolina,
subject to the order of the Genera] Assembly.
Ami Ik- it hirther ordained, that the officers aforesaid
shall retain in their hands all property of the I nited Stairs
in their possession, custody ami control, Bubject t<> the dis-
posal of ih'' General Assembly, Who will account lor the
same upon a final settlement with the Government of the
United Stato
Mi-. A. II. Brown offered tin' following amendment :
That the Governor <>( the State be empowered forthwith
to collect duties on imports at the rates now existing in tin-
United States, and appoint Collectors or other recipients for
the same, and hold them subject to the further direction of
this body, and also continue the present Postal Arrange-
ments, in part contracted on our behalf, till further arrange-
ments can he effected.
On motion, the ordinance, and tin- amendments pro-
posed, \\ ere ordered to he printed.
Pending the debate,
<)n motion of Mr. Ma/.vek. business was suspended at
forty-five minutes past three o'clock, p. m.. till half-past >ix
o'clock. !'. M.
RECESS.
The President resumed the chair.
On motion of Mr. lihett, it was ordered, that when the
Convention adjourn, it shall be adjourned to meet to-mor-
row, at twelve (.'(dock. If.
Mr. DeSaussure offered the following resolution, which,
on motion of Mr. Bonneau, was ordered to li. the table:
Convention of 1860. 55
Resolved, That the Charleston Delegates to the Conven-
tion be requested to cause an alteration to be made in the
arrangement of the Hall, so that the seal of the President
shall be in the centre of the Hall, on the south side, oppo-
site to the tV<>nf entrance; and the chairs of the members
be arranged on the right hand and the left, facing the
chair, thus bringing the members face to face and ensuring
the chance <>f being distinctly heard.
A message was received from the Senate, through their
Clerk, Mr. William E. Martin, informing the Convention
thai the Senate accepted the invitation of the Convention.
to attend the signing of the Ordinance of Secession at In-
stitute Hall, this evening, at seven o'clock.
A message was received from the House of Representa-
tives, through their Clerk. Mr. John T. Sloan, informing
the Convention that the House of Representatives accepted
the invitation of tlie Convention to attend the signing of
the Ordinance of Secession at Institute Hall, this evening,
veil ..'clock.
The Convention moved in procession to Institute Hall.
'1 'he President took the chair, and the proceedings were
opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Bachman.
The Attorney General, Mr. I. W. Hayne, made the fol-
lowing report :
The Auoni"\- General and the Solicitors, to whom was
confided the care of the Ordinance of this Convention for
engrossing and enrollment, have performed that duty, and
caused the great Beal of the state to he attached thereto.
Whereupon, the Ordinance was presented, and was sign-
ed hye\ei\ member of the Convention, the Election Dis-
tricts having been called in alphabetical older.
When the signing was completed, the President of the
( Convention said :
The Ordinal : now has been signed and ratified,
66 Jul ftNAL OE TIIK
;iiid I proclaim the State of South Carolina an [ndependent
Oommonwealth.
[notion, the Convention was adjourned a1 fifteen min-
utes past nine o'clock, p. m.
B. k. AJRTHUR,
< A rk of ih < 'onvt nUon.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1800.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
I'p aidenl took the chair, and the proceedings were opened
witli prayer by Rev. D. Du Pre.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their names :
Messrs. Adams, Cauthen,
Allison. Chesnut,
Appleby, Cheves,
Atkinson, Clarke,
Ayer, Conner,
Barnwell, Crawford,
Barron, Curtis,
Barton, Dargan,
Beaty, Davant,
Bethea, Davis,
Bellinger, De Saussure,
Bobo, DeTreville,
Bonneau, Duncan,
Brabham, Dunkin,
I'.i'U n, A. H. Du Pre,
Buchanan, Easley,
Calhoun, Ellis,
Caldwell, English,
Campbell, Evans,
Cam. Pair,
Carlisle, Finley,
Carroll, Find,
Caughman, Forster,
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57
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
Gadlx'ITV,
Garlington,
Geiger,
Glover,
Goodwin,
Gourdin, R. N.
Green,
Gregg, Maxcy
( Iregg, William
Grisnam,
Hammond,
Hanckel,
Harllee,
Harrison,
Hayne,
Henderson,
Honour,
Hopkins,
Hunter,
Hutson,
Inglis,
[ngram,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
.l«ii kins, John
Jenkins. J. E.
Johnson,
Keitt,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Kinard,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lawton,
I ..hi.
L \ I ■
M<< 'r;i<lv.
Mclver,
McB
McLeod,
ath,
Manning,
Manldin,
Maxwell,
Mayes,
Means,
Memminger,
Middleton, J. Izard
Middleton, W.
Moore,
Moorman,
No well,
Orr,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Pope,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Reed,
Rhett,
Rhodes,
Richardson, J. P.
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott,
Seabrook, F>. M.
Seabrook, G. W., Sr.
Sessions,
Shingler, W. P.
Shingler, J. M.
Simons,
Simpson,
Smyly,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Sprii
8 to!
Sims,
Thompson, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmoi
JoUBN \i. 91 Tin:
Tompkins, Whitner,
Townsend, Williams.
Wagner, Wilson, I. !>.
Wannamaker, Wilson, J. II.
Wardlaw, 1). L. Wilson, W. B.
Wardlaw, K. II. Withers,
Watts, W
Wier, Young.
Mr. Adams moved ihat this Convention go into Becret
Bession.
On motion of Mr. Perrin, the motion was ordered to Lie
on the table.
Mr. Rhett presented the report of the Committee ap-
pointed t" prepare an address to the people of the Southern
States.
On motion of Mr. D. L. Wardlaw. the address was
ordered to be printed.
Mr. Cam moved thai the address be made the Bpecial
order of the day tor Monday next, at one o'clock, P. u.
Mr. Reed moved to amend, by striking out " Monday
next" and inserting "to-morrow," which amendment was
agreed to; and the address was made the special order of
the day for to-morrow, at one o'clock, r. m.
Mr. I>. L. Wardlaw, from the Committee on the Consti-
tution of the State, made a report, and reported the follow-
ing
ORDINANCE:
An Ordinance to alter the Constitution of the State *^\'
South Carolina in respect to the oath of office.
We. tie People of the state of South Carolina, in Con-
tention assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is herebj
declared and ordained,
That the fourth Article of the Constitution of the State
of South Carolina, heretofore amended, he now altered, so
:i- to read as follows, to wit :
All persons who shall be elected or appointed to any
office of profit or trust, before entering on the execution
Convention o? I860. 59
thereof, shall take (besides special oaths, no1 repugnant to
this Constitution prescribed by the General Assembly) the
following <>a(h : " I do solemnly swear (or affirm) th;it l
will be faithful, and true allegiance hear, to the State of
South Carolina, bo long as I may continue a citizen thereof ;
and that 1 am duly qualified, according to the Constitution
of this State, to exercise the office to which I have been
appointed; ami that I will, to the best of my ability, dis-
charge the duties thereof, ami preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution of this State so help me Gk>d."
On motion of Mr. D. L. Wanllaw, the Ordinance was
considered immediately, was adopted, was ordered to be
engrossed and to be signed by the Presidenl and the Clerk.
On motion of Mr. Pressley, leave of absence was -ranted
to Mr. Dozier, on account of Bickness.
On motion of Mr. Spain, leave of absence, until Monday,
the :;ist instant, was granted to Mr. Green, on account of
indisposition.
SPECIAL ORDER.
On motion of Mr. De Treville, the Convention proceeded
to the consideration of the following resolution, which had
been made the special order of the day for Thursday, at
one o'clock, r. m. :
ived, Thai ii is expedient thai a Council, to consist of
five citizens of the State to acl with the Governor of the
State as his counsellors and advisers, and to be called a
Council of Safety, should be forthwith appointed; and that
it be referred to a Committee of this Convention to report
thereon, by < Ordinance or otherwise.
On ni' >t ion of Mr. l »,. Treville, the resolution was amended
bj striking oul all after tic word " Resolved," and insert-
ing-the following: "Thai ii be referred to the Commitee
on the Constitution to enquire and report on the expedi-
ency of appointing forthwith a Council to oonsisl of
60 JotJBHAL OF Till-
citizens of the State, to ad with the < lovernor of the Stair.
as his counsellors and advisers, and to be called a Council
of Safety."
< >n motion of Mr. De Treville, the resolntion, as amended,
wa> agreed to.
On motion of Mr. AxLams, the Convention went into
secret session.
After some time passed therein, on motion of Mr. Gist,
the doors of tin- Hall were thrown open.
On motion of Mr. Buchanan, it was ordered, that when
the Convention adjourns, it shall he adjourned to meet
to-morrow, at twelve o'clock, if.
On motion of Mr. J. I. Middleton, leave of absence, till
Monday next, was granted to Mr. A.ppleby.
On motion of Mr. Inglis, business was suspended at fifty-
five minutes past three o'clock, p. m., until seveo o'clock,
p. M.
RECESS.
The President resinned the ('hair.
The President laid before the Convention the following
communication, which was received as information, and
was left in the possession of the President :
Charleston Hotel, December 21, 1860.
Hon. I). F. Jamison,
President of the South Curol'tna < 'onrentiori,
now sitting in Charleston :
Dear Sib: I have the honor to lay before von, for infor-
mation, a despatch, just received by me, from his Excel-
lency, John J. Pettus, Governor of Mississippi, in which
he Informs me that in Hinds County, where the most for-
midable opposition, or co-operation, ticket in the State was
Organized, those in favor of separate State action have suc-
ceeded by a majority of three hundred; and that we have
the State Convention by a majority of four to one.
Convention of 1860. 61
I have the honor to enclose the despatch, to be disposed
of at your pleasure.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. E. HOOKER.
The despatch referred to is as follows:
To Hon. 0. E. Hooker, Commissioner:
Hind- County three hundred majority for prompt seces-
sion. Our majority in Convention tour to one.
JOHN J. PETTXTS.
Mr. Adams from the Committee appointed to count the
ballots cast for three Commissioners to Washington, re-
ported that one hundred and sixty-four (164) ballots were
cast, with the following result:
Mr. W. P. Miles received 22 votes; R, \V. Barnwell, 104;
L. M. Keitt, 4: C. Or. Memminger, 38; T. J. Withers, II:
.1. II. Adams, 21; A. O. Magrath, 69; I. W. Hayne, 1;
.1. S. Preston, 23; .1. P. Carroll, 4; J. L. Orr, 59; Win.
II. Tresctt. 34; K. lb Ehett, 10; .1. Chesnut, dr.. 29; J).
L. Wardlaw, 9; W. P. Finley, 3: J. L. Manning, 1 ; W,
V. De Saussure, 2: Maxcy Gregg, 6; John McQueen, 1:
\V. II. Gist, 1; dob, i A. In,-lb. 4: I. I). Wilson. 1 ; W.
W. Harllee, I: lb F. Dm, kin. 2: d. p. Richardson, 1 ; J.
Townsend, 1. Eighty-three being a majority, lb W. Barn-
well only, is electa d.
(>n motion of Mr. DeTreville, the Convention proceeded
t.> a second ballol for Commissioners to Washington.
Mr. Memminger, from the Committee appointed to pre-
pare a declaration of th< which justify the secession
of South Carolina from the Federal Union, made a report,
which, on motion of Mr. Dargan, waa made the Bpecial
order of the day for to-morrow, ;;t one o'clock, p. m.. ami
ordered to be printed.
Mr. A.tkinson, from the Committee appointed to count
the ballots casl on the second ballot for Commi
Journal o? tin:
the Federal Government :it Washington, reported that no
..in- had received :i majority of the ballots cast, and that,
consequently, there was no election.
The Convention proceeded to a third l»all<»t for Commis-
sioners to the Federal Government al Washington.
( >n motion of Mr. 1 i< »1 >« ». leave of absence, till Wednes-
day next, was granted to Mr. Carlisle, on account of the
illness of his family.
On motion of Mr. Duukin, the following Ordinance,
ther with the amendments thereto, was taken up from
the table :
Be it ordained by the People of South Carolina, by their
Delegates in Convention assembled,
That until otherwise provided, the Governor Bhall be
authorized n> appoint Collectors and other officers con«
nected with the customs for the Beveral ports within the
State of South Carolina, and also all Post Masters within
the said State; and that until such appointment -hall have
been made the persona now charged with the < 1 u t 'u • - of the
said several offices shall continue \<> discharge the same,
ping an accounl of the moneys received and disbursed
by them respectively.
<>n motion <>f Mr. Jhinkin, the Ordinance, together with
the amendments, was referred to the Committee on Com-
mercial Relations and Postal Arrangements.
.Mr. Chevea offered the following Ordinance, which, ou
motion of Mr. Cheves, was referred to the Committee on
Commercial Relations and Postal Arrangements, and was
ordered to be printed :
Whereas, the Federal Government of the United States
of America, has, from time t<» time, with the consent of
this State, created certain offices of profit and trust, as well
within as without the limits of this State ;
And whereas, divers persons, a- well citizens of this
Stat have, with the consent of this State, and
COFTBNTIOS OF 1860. 6$
by the appointment of the Baid Federal Gk)vemmen1 of the
United States of America, undertaken the execution of the
functions of the said offices, and become bound by official
(tatlis and heavy penalties, to the Federal Governmenl
aforesaid, for the performance of the same ;
And whereas, the Budden arrest of the fnnctions of the
said offices would work greal inconvenience to the citizens
of this State, and grievous hardship to the persons bound
as aforesaid ;
Wherefore, for 1 1 1 < • convenience of this State and for the
relief of said persons,
Be it ordained, and by the people of the Stat.- of South
Carolina, in Convention assembled, it is ordained,
That all persons who were in occupation ><\' any office of
profit or trust under the government of the United Statea
of America, immediately previous to the adoption of the
Ordinance of S - >n, Bhall continue to exercise the
functions of the same, in like manner and form precisely
before the adoption of Baid Ordinance, until otherwise
order.. I.
And that all Laws of the Federal Government of the
United £ f America, which shall have been abrogated
by virtue of said Ordinance, are hereby declared in full
force and effect for the purposes aforesaid, and n<» other.
And tie it further ordained, that the operation of this < Or-
dinance may be, at anj time, suspended by the Governor
of thi 8t at his discretion.
And that the General A.ssembly of this State is author-
ized and empowered to repeal the Bame whenso< rer it shall
be by them deemi d i \\« dient
Mr. Reed offered the following resolution, which, on
tioii of Mi . "N' ordered bo Li< on the table :
ived, Thai when thi- < on adjourn-, it -hall
be adjourned to mi Jan-
uary le ,M.
Mr the foil
r,| Joi i:n Hi 01 tui-
tions, which were referred to the Committee on Commer-
cial Relations and Postal Ajrangemei
8 wived. Thai until the General Assembly shall other-
wi-c determine, all goods, wares, and merchandize im-
ported, into this Commonwealth, be subjected to a rate of
duties amounting to one-half of that exacted by the late
Government of the United States, excepting all goods,
ware-, and merchandize imported from any of the slave-
holding States of this Continent, al amity with this Com-
monwealth, the products of which shall be free of all duti
lvea\ Thai until the General Assembly shall other-
wise provide, duties on the tonnage of all vessels resorting
to the ports of this Commonwealth, shall be at the rates
heretofore exacted by the Late Government of the United
Stat< 3.
On motion of Mr. Mazyck, the following Resolution was
taken up :
Resolved, Thai a Committee, to consist of members,
be appointed, whose duty it Bhall be to inquire and report
I., this Convention how much of the Legislation of Con-
- would be ipso facie abrogated, so far as this State is
concerned, by the secession of the State from the Federal
Union, and how much of it might remain of force, notwith-
standing the A«-t of Secession.
On motion of Mr. Mazyck, the blank was Tilled with the
Dumber thirteen, and the Resolution, as amended, was
agreed to.
Mr. Middleton offered the following Ordinance, whieh,
(•n motion of Mr. Chesnut, was ordered to lie on the table :
Be it ordained, by the People of the state of South Caro-
lina, new met and sitting in Convention, that all citizens
of South Carolina in the naval and military service of tiki
United states who have, in consequence of the present
aspect <>!' political affairs, resigned their commission^ or
Contention of 1860.
who may, for that cause, resign their commissions within
the term of months, shall be entitled to and shall
he placed in the same grade in the service of the Common-
wealth of South Carolina, with thai which they relinquish,
and shall receive, respectively, the pay and emolument*
attached to their grade in the late United States service,
subject, in all <■;!-.■>. to Buch enactments in relation to
naval and military affairs as may be passed by the Gem
Assembly.
Mr. Barron, from the Committee appointed to count the
ballots east on the third ballot tor Commissioners to th<
Federal Government a1 Washington, reported that Messrs
.lames II. Adams and dames L. Orr had received a majority
of tin- ballots '-;1vt. Whereupon, the President announced
that Messrs. R. YV. Barnwell, dames II. Adams, and Jamei
L. Orr, are duly elected Commissioners to the Federal <Jov-
ernment at Washington.
On motion of Mr. Bobo, the Convention was adjourned
at five minutes past ten o'clock, p. m.
B. F. ARTHUR,
Clerk of the Convent
SATFKDAV. DECEMBER 22, I860.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned. th<
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. John <». Landrum.
The Clerk called the Roll, whin the following i
answered to their nan
Messrs. Adai Barron,
Allison, Barton,
Atkinson, I '•• sty,
Ay r, Bet
B unwell, B< llingi
.1-1 K\ \! 01 TIIK
Bobo, gwr,
Bonneau, Gist,
Brabham, Glover,
Brown, A. H. Goodwin,
Brown, 0. I*. Gourdin, K. X.
Buchanan, ardin, T. L.
Burnet, Gregg, Maxcy,
Cain. Gregg, William
Calhoun, Grisham,
Caldwell, Hammond,
Campbell, Kanckel,
Cam. Harllee,
Carroll, Harrison,
Caughman, Hayne,
Cautnen, Henderson,
Charles, Honour,
Chesnut, Hopkins,
dies.-. Hunter,
Clarke, Hutson,
Conner, Indis.
Crawford, [ngram,
Curtis, Jackson,
Dargan, Jefferies,
Davant, Jenkins, John
Davis, Jenkins. J. EL
DeSaussnre, Johnson,
DeTreville, Keitt,
Duncan, Kershaw,
Dunkin, Kilgore,
Dunovant, A. (t>. EKnard,
Dunovant, R. <J. M. Kinsler,
l)U Pre, Landrum,
Easley, Lawton,
Ellis, Lewis,
English, Logan,
Evans, Lvies,
Fair. M. Cra.lv,
Finley, Mclver,
Find, McKee,
Forster, McLeod,
Poster, Magrath,
Frampton, Manipmlt,
Fnrman, Manning,
GadlxMTy, Manklin.
Garlington, Maxwell,
Convention of 1860.
67
M;l\
Sessions,
Mazyck,
Shingler, J. M.
Means.
Shingler, W. P.
Memminger,
Simon-.
Middleton, J. 1.
Simpson,
Middleton, W.
Sinvlv.
Miles,
Smith,
Moore,
Snowden,
Moorman,
Spain,
Noble,
Spratt,
N"owell,
Springs,
O'Hear,
Stokes,
Orr,
Sims,
rainier,
Thompson, R. A.
Parker,
Thomson, Thomas
1 Vrrin,
Timmons,
Pope,
Tompkins,
Porcher,
Townsend,
Pressley,
Wagner,
Quattlebaum,
Wannamaker,
HaiiM \ .
Wardlaw, D. L.
Reed,
Wardlaw, F. IF
Rhett,
Watts,
Rhodes,
Wier,
Richardson, F. D.
W'liitner,
Richardson, J. P.
Williams,
Robinson,
Wilson, F I>.
Rowell,
Wilson. .1. IF
Rutledge,
Wilson, W. B.
Scott.
Withers,
•rook, E. M.
Woods,
Seabrook, < ;. W., Sr.
Young.
The President announced the following gentlemen as
the Committee to inquire how much of the legislation <>f
Congress would 1»<' abrogated by 1 1 1 « ■ secession <>. the Stefes
from tli- Federal Onion :
\ lexander M
II. r. Daris,
B. B. F
'I". \F Hanckel,
I'.. F. Efilgi
Joi i.n \i. 0* nu:
Messrs. J. Maxwell,
II. Moorman,
• I. s. Palmer,
W. i\ Bhingler,
A. B. Springs,
.1. Tompkins,
8. Bobo,
II. I. ( laughman.
The Presidenl Laid before the Convention the following
commnnication :
Charleston, Dec. 21, I860.
Honorablt th President and Delegates
of tfu Commonwealth of South Carolina:
Gentlemen: The Commissioners oi the Orphan House
\i-A\v instructed me to invite yon to visit the Institution of
the Orphan Eouse in this city, whenever it may suit your
convenience to do bo, individually or as a body.
The House will beatall times open for your inspection.
Respectfully,
II. A. DbSATJSSURE,
Chairman of Commissioners of Orphan II
On motion, the communication was received as informa-
tion, and the invitation was accepted.
Mr. Means offered the following Resolution, which was
considered immediately, and was agreed to:
// olvedjThsA the Commissioners to the Federal Gov-
ernment ai Washington be authorized to appoint a Secre-
tary, if necessary.
Mr. Gadberry offered the following Resolution, which
was considered immediately, and was agreed t".-
R / /. That it be referred to the Committee on the
Constitution, to inquire whether the powers heretofore del-
Convbntiom 01 1860. 69
egated to the Federal Governmenl bj this State, and re-
sumed by the ( Ordinance of Secession, may nol be properly
bestowed upon the Legislature of this State; and it' bo, to
report to this Convention an Ordinance for thai purp
Mr. DeSaussure, from the Committee on the Address to
the People of the Southern States, made a Report <»n the
Address of a portion of the members of the General A
Bembly of Georgia; which, on motion of Mr. Withers,
was ordered to Lie <»n the table and to be printed.
Mr. Miles offered the following Resolution, which was
considered immediately, and was agreed to:
/,' \lved, That the travelling expenses of our Commis-
sioners 1" Washington be paid, and that they receive ten
dollars each, per diem, for their personal expenses during
the time they may be employed in the discharge of tin-
duties of their mission.
Mr. Eayne offered the following Resolution, which was
considered immediately, and was agreed to:
/.' h-,,1. That the resolution, adopted in Becrel session,
for the appointment of Commissioners t«i the Government
of the United States, he committed to C. D. Melton, Esq.,
one of tlie Solicitors "t' the State, for the purpose of pre-
paring commissions for the Commissioners elected 1 1 V this
body — the said C. I>. Melton being first sworn to secrecy.
Mr. Simons offered the following Resolution, which was
considered immediately, and was agreed t":
/,' ' i t. Thai then 1" added n> the Standing Commit-
s <>i' tl»i— Convention an 1 ng Committee, to oon«
-i~i "i" three members, to '».■ a]>|><>int<d by the Presid
Mr. Miles offered the following Resolution, whicl
consid< red immediately, and wa
.1"! KN.\I. "I Tin:
''•.'/. Thai the injunction ofg be removed a- i<>
proc< edings, and that the report of the Commit-
tee "ii Foreign Relations be printed witib the Journal of
this day.
On motion of Mr. Magrath, the Convention went into
BOCl 'li.
B. v. Airnni;.
< 7, /■,'■ of tfu lion.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTKK <»\ KORKU N
RELATIONS.
The Committee on Foreign Relations, to whom was re-
ferred certain resolutions touching the appointment of
Commissioners, to treat with the United states concerning
the property of the Latter in South Carolina, and other
matters, beg have respectfully u>
REPORT:
That they have duly considered the subjects submitted
to them, and recommend the immediate adoption of the
following resolution :
Resolved, That three Commissioners, bo be elected by
ballol of this Convention, be directed forthwith to proceed
to Washington, authorized and empowered to treat with
the Government of., the United States for the delivery of
the Forts, Magazines, Light Souses, and other real estate,
with their appurtenances, within the limits of South Caror
lina. and also for an apportionment of the public debt, and
for a division of all oilier property, held bv the Govern-
ment of the United States, as agent of the Confederated
( INVENTION of 1860.
71
States, of which South Carolina was recently a member;
and. generally, to negotiate ;^ to all other measures and
arrangements proper to be made and adopted, in the <wisr-
i 1 1 iz: relation of the parties, and for the continuance of peace
and amity between this Commonwealth and the Govern-
ment at Washington.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
W\l. PORCHER MILES, Chairman.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1860.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. J. M. Timmons.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their nanus :
Messrs. Allison,
Alkinson,
Av,r.
Barron,
Barton,
B< ;iiv.
Bethea,
Bellinger,
Bobo,
Bonneau,
Brabham,
Brown, A. II.
Bi ■ a, C. P.
Burnet,
( lalhoun,
Caldwell,
( lampbell,
( ;i 111.
Carroll,
( 'aughman,
( lauthen,
(diaries,
( Ihesnut,
< lii-ves,
Clarke,
( 'tinner.
( Jrawfbrd,
Dargan,
Davis;
I >«■ Saussure,
DeTrevHle,
I Mnikin.
Dunovant, EL Gh M
Dn Pre,
ey,
Ellis,
English,
Evans,
Pair,
Kin
Find,"
T_
.1"! i;\ \i. Of nn-
ier,
Foster,
ETrampton,
Funnan.
( fodberry,
Garlingtonj
Geiger,
Gist,
Glover,
Good w in.
Gourdin. R, \.
Gourdin, T. L.
Gregg, William
Grisham,
I [ammond,
Banckel,
Barllee,
Harrison,
Ifayno,
Henderson,
I [onour,
1 [opkins,
Hunter,
Hut son,
Inglie,
Ingram,
Jackson,
Jefiferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. EL
• lollli-. 'li.
Keitt,
Kershaw,
EGlgore,
Kiuard,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lawton,
Lewis,
Logan,
Lyles,
Mclver,
McK< ,■
McLeod,
Magrath,
Manning,
Mauldin,
Maxwell,
Mazyck,
Mean-.
Memminger,
Middleton, J. bard
Middleton, W.
Moore,
Moorman,
Noble,
Nowell,
O'Hear,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Pope,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Qnattlebaum,
Rainey,
Reed,
Rhett,
Richardson, F. D.
Richardson, J. 1\
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott,
Beabrook, G. W.,8r
Sessions,
Bhingler, W. P.
Simpson,
Sinvly,
Smith,
Bnowden,
Spain.
Bpratt,
Springs,
Sims.
Thompson, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
Town send,
Convention of I860. 73
Wannamaker, Wilson, T. J).
Wardlaw, D. L. Wilson, J. II.
Wardlaw, V. II. Wilson, W*. B.
Watts, Withers,
Wier, Woods,
Whitner, Young.
Williams,
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
The President announced the following as the Engross-
ing Committee:
Messrs. T. Y. Simons,
S. Fair.
II. M elver.
MY. Lyles offered the following Resolution, which was
considered immediately, and was agreed to:
Resolved, That the Honorable M. S. Perry, Governor of
the State of Florida, now in the City of Charleston, be,
and he is hereby, invited to a seat on the floor of the Con-
vention.
Mi-. De Saussure presented the account of E. R. Stokes,
for putting the Baptist Church in Columbia in condition
for receiving the Convention; which, on motion of Mr.
Bkfaxcy Gregg, was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Quattlebanm offered the following Resolutions,
which were considered immediately, and were agreed to:
/.' !<-,,!, That the accounts of the Printen for this Con-
vention l"' audited bythe Comptroller General, allowing
them the rates designated in the Resolution conferring
up on them their appointment ; and that the said accounts,
when so audited, be paid bythe Treasurer of the Lower
l>i\ ision.
B toerf, That immediately after the Convention shall
have terminated its present session in Charleston, the sev-
eral Ordinances adopted by it. together with the Journal of
71 JOI ltN LI <>l I II M
its public proceedings, be printed in pamphlet form; and
thai five hundred copies be struck off, for die use of the
Convention, to be disposed of under the direction of the
President.
Mr. Pressley offered the following Resolution, which
was considered immediately, and was agreed to:
R ■ kedj That a Committee <>ii Accounts, to consist ol
five members, be appointed by the President.
Mr. Caughmau offered the following Resolution, which
was considered immediately, and was referred t" the Com-
mittee od Printing :
Resolved, That copies of the Ordinance of Seces-
sion and the signatures thereto, be photographed for the
u.m- of the members of the ( lonvention.
Mr. Magrath offered the following Ordinance, which wag
considered immediately, and was referred to the Commit-
tee on the Constitution of the State, and was ordered to be
printed :
\W. the people of the State of South Carolina, in Con*
mention assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby
declared and ordained, that until otherwise provided foi by
the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina^ the
Judges of the Courts of Law in this State shall have and
take cognizance of all cases of admiralty and maritime
jurisdiction. And that the said Judges shall further haw
jurisdiction of all offences under the Laws of the United
States relating t«> the Post Office department, the public
<-n -twins, seamen, and offences upon the high seas. That
the laws of the United States, which were in operation at
th. time of the u of this State, in relation to these
several offences, be and are hereby retained as parte of the
laws of this State, until otherwise provided for by the
Convention of I860. T5
General Assembly of the State; saving and excepting
therefrom so much as relates to the Courts in which soch
offences shall be tried. That the said Judgea shall have
'pout r to appoint such officers under them as may be ne<
sary for the proper discharge of the <lui ies herein provided.
Ami that in such cases as have been tried by a jury, the
trial shall ho by a jury according to the mode of force in
this State in relation thereto. And in cases in the admi-
ralty and maritime jurisdiction, in which the trial by jury
has nut Im en established, the forms and modes of proceed-
ing shall be Buch as have been heretofore in use in Courts
within this Stale, having cognizance of such ca
On motion of Mr. I >. L. Wardlaw, Mr. Magrath was
added to the Committee <>n the Constitution of the State.
On motion of Mr. Rhett, the Convention proceeded to
the consideration of the Address of the People of South
Carolina, assembled in Convention, to the People of the
Slaveholding States of the United States.
Mr. Dargan moved that the Address, together with the
Declaration of the Causes which justify the secession <>f
South Carolina from the Federal Union, be recommitted to
a Special Committee, to b< composed of; the Committee on
the Address, and the Committee on the Declaration ; which
motion w as not ;e_ p< ed to.
SPECIAL OKDEE.
On motion of Mr. Dunkin, the Convention proceeded bo
the consideration of the R< port of the Committee on Com-
mercial Relations and Postal Arrangements, and the Report
of the Minority of tjie same Committee; which had been
aiad< ial order of the daj for this day at
o'clock, >
motion of Mr. Uarllce, the special order was dis-
charged for thirty minufr
The < !ouv< ntion n sumed I ; of the Ad-
dn -- to tie \'< opl< ol I u< 81av< hold
76 Jours w. oi the
Alter Borne time passed in the consideration thereof, tk<"
Address was adopted.
The Convention proceeded to the consideration of the
Declaration of the Causes which justify the secession of
South Carolina from the Federal Union.
Mr. Gregg moved thai the Declaration be ordered to Hr
on the table; and the question being put, will the Conven-
tion agree thereto! it was decided in the negative:
Yt ias, :'>1 : nays, 124.
The yeas and nays were demanded, and are as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Messrs. Atkinson, Kinsler,
Aver, Logan,
Bonneau, Lyles,
Burnet, Manigault,
Cain, Maxwell,
Calhoun, Mazyck,
Carroll, Noble,
Davis, Palmer,
Do Saussure, Parker,
Du Pre, Smith,
Kind, Snowden,
Furman, Spain,
cist, Timmons,
Q-Ourdin, T. L. Tompkins,
Gregg, Maxcy Wilson. J. II.
EOlgore,
Those who voted in the negative are:
II. hi. I). F. Jamison, Presidenl ; and
Messrs. Allison, Cam,
Barron, Caughman,
Barton, Cautuen,
Beaty, Charles,
Bethea, Chesnut,
Bellinger, Cheves,
Bobo, Clark.'.
Brabham, Conner,
BrOWU, A. II. Crawford,
Brown, C. P. Curtis,
Caldwell, Dargan,
Campbell, De Treville,
( JoN\ BNTION OF 1860.
Duncan.
Dunkin,
Dunovant, A. Q.
Dunovant, R. ( >• M.
Easley,
Ellis,
Evans,
Fair,
Finley,
Forster,
Poster,
Frampton,
Gadberry,
Garlington,
Qeiger,
( Hover,
odwin,
Gourdin, R. X.
, |-regg, William
Grisham,
Eammond,
Hanckel,
Ilarllcc,
Harrison,
Hayne,
I [i nderson,
Honour.
Elopki
Hunter,
Hutson,
[nglis,
am,
Jackson,
Jeffei '■■
.1. nkins, •'• E.
Jenkins, John
Johnson,
Keitt,
K i rahi
Kinard,
Landrum,
Lawron,
i is,
McCrady,
M< 1
McKee,
McLeod,
Magrath,
Manning,
MauMin,
Mean-.
Memminger,
Middleton, J. Izard
Middleton, W\
Miles,
Moore,
Moorman,
Lowell,
O'Hear,
Perrin,
Pope,
» Porcher,
Pressley,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Reed,
Rhodes,
Richardson, F. D.
Richardson, -I. I*.
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rutled§
Scott, '
Seabrook, E. M.
Seabrook, <:. W., Br.
Sessions,
Shingler, •). M.
SiniMii<.
Simpson,
Smyly,
Springs,
Stokes,
Sim-.
Thompson, !». L
Thomson, ThomM
Town send,
Wagner,
Waiinainal
Wardlaw, 1». I..
dlaw, F. IF
78 Joi k\ \i. of tiii:
Watte, Wilson, W. B.
Wier, Withers.
Whitner, Woods,
Williams, Young.
Wilson, I. 1).
So the motion was not agreed to.
After sundry amendments, the Declaration was adopted,
and was committed to the Kn^Tossiii"; Committee.
Mr. D. L. Wardlaw, from the Committee on the Consti-
tution of the State, made a report, and reported "an Ordi-
nance to alter the Constitution of the State of South Caro-
lina, in respeol to the Executive Department;" which was
ordered for consideration to-morrow, and to be printed.
Mr. I). L. Wardlaw, from the Committee on the Con-
stitution of the State, reported an Ordinance to alter the
Constitution of the State of South Carolina, by striking out
certain words in sundry places; which was ordered for con-
sideration to-morrow, and to he printed.
On motion of Mr. E. M. Seabrook, leave of absence for
a few days was granted to Mr. Davant, on account of sick-
ness.
On motion of Mr. Cheves, business was suspended at
twenty-five minutes past four o'clock, p. M., until seven
o'clock, P. M.
RECESS.
When tli'' Preflidenl resumed the Chair,
On motion of Mr. Dunkin, an Ordinance to make pro-
visional Postal Arrangements in South Carolina, was com-
mitted to the Engrossing Committee.
On motion of Mr. Dunkin, the Convention went into
secret session.
13. F. ARTHUR,
Clerk of the ( bnvention.
Convention of 1860.
79
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1860.
At the hour to which the Convention was Rejourned, the*
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. John J. Wannamaker. The Clerk
called the Roll, and the following* delegates answered to
their names:
Messrs. Allison,
Atkinson,
Ayer,
Barron,
Barton,
Beaty,
Bethea,
Bellinger,
Bobo,
Bonneau,
Brabham,
Brown, A. II.
Brown, C. P.
Burnet,
Cain,
Calhoun,
Caldwell,
Cam,
Carroll,
Caughinan.
Cautnen,
Charles,
Chesnut,
Cln ■
Clarke.
Conner,
Crawford,
Curtis,
I targan,
Davis,
I >e Saussure,
I'. TrevUle,
1 Duncan,
Dunkin,
Dunovant, A. Q.
Dunovant, P. G. M.
Du Pre,
Ellis,
Evans,
Pair.
Finley,
Flud,
Forster,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
Gadberry,
( larlington,
Geiger,
Cist.
Glover,
Goodwin.
< k)urdin, H. X.
Gourdin, T. L.
Gregg, Maxcy
Gregg, William
< nisliam,
Hammond,
Hanckel,
Harllee,
I [arrison,
Hayne,
Honour,
I [opkans,
1 [unter,
1 [utson,
[nglis,
Ingram,
Ml
Journal of tiii:
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. EL
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Kinard,
Kinsler,
Landrnm,
Lawton,
Lewis,
Logan,
Lyles,
M< l\el\
McKee,
McLeod,
Manigault,
Manning,
Mauldin,
Maxwell,
Mazyck,
Means.
Memminger,
Middleton, J. Izanl
Middleton, W.
Miles,
Moore,
Moorman,
Noble,
No well,
nil car,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Quattlebauin,
Rainey,
Reed,
Rhett,
Rhodes,
Richardson, P. D.
Richardson, J. P.
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott)
Seabrook, E. M.
Seabrook, <l. W..
Sessions,
Shingler, J. M.
Simons,
Simpspn,
Sinvly,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Stokes,
Sims,
Thompson, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
Townsend,
Wagner,
Wannamaker,
Wardlaw, D. L.
Wardlaw, F. II.
Watts,
Wier,
Whitner,
Williams,
Wilson, I. D.
Wilson, J. 11.
Wilson, W.B.
Withers,
Woods,
Young.
Sr.,
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
Mr. Withers presented the report of the Committee on
Relations with the Slaveholding States of North America,
Convention of 1860. 81
on the various resolutions referred to them ; which, on
motion of Mr. Smith, was made the special order of the
day for to-morrow, at one o'clock, P. m., ami wits ordered
to be printed.
On motion of Mr. F. II. Wanllaw, leave of absence from
and after to-morrow, until Monday next, was granted to
Mr. William Gregg, on account of important business.
The President presented t<> the Convention the following
communication, which was ordered to be entered on the
Journal and to be printed :
Charleston, December 24, 1860.
To (he President and Delegates of (he Convention
of (he Independent State of South Carolina:
Gentlemen : I have this moment been informed that you
did me the honor, by Resolution, to invite me to a seat on
the floor of the Convention. I am wanting in Language,
gentlemen, adequately to express the feelings this very un-
expected courtesy at your hands has given rise to. In the
whole course of life, now nearing half a century— a life not
entirely devoid of incidents calculated to inspire a Laudable
manly pride — I have never felt so honored as in being
privileged to a .-cat among those who, smarting under
wrongs inflicted by the bands of a perverted government,
have, with an unanimity and firmness unparalleled, broken
the link of union with faithless confederates, and are en-
gaged in the high, laudable, (may 1 m>t saj | holy purpose
of improvising a governmenl which shall " confer the
greatest Liberty consistent with the rights, liberty and hap-
piness of the governed." 1 may say to you, without
subjecting myself to the charge of treason, that I approve
of every act of your Convention, in so far as known to me,
in every particular, four Ordinance Is in g 1 taste, to
tin- point, and covers the whole ground.
Permit me to assure you, gentlemen, that gallant Little
Florida will be the next t<> follow your wise and patriotic
lend. Upon the meeting of the Convention, Florida will,
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k'J Journal of tiii:
as certainly as any thing in the future can be certain, wheel
immediately into Line with the gallant old Palmetto. We
are identified with yon in interest, in feeling, in determina-
tion not to submit to Black Republican rule, and a com-
mon destiny must be ours.
I regret exceedingly that urgent official duties, which I
may not. in prudence, postpone, will deprive me of the
pleasure of availing myself Of your kindly courtesy.
With a tender of my sincere thanks, for the honor con-
ferred, I am, gentlemen,
Very respect fully.
Your obedient servant,
M. S. PERRY.
The President announced the following Committee on
Accounts :
Messrs. T. Thomson,
R. T. Allison,
D. R. Barton,
J. J. Brabham,
A. J. Hammond.
Mr. De Sanssure presented the account of P. B. Glass,
for stationery furnished to the Convention during its session
in Columbia; which was referred to the Committee on
Accounts.
On motion of Mr. De Saussurc, the account of E. U.
Stokes was taken up, and was referred to the Committee
on Accounts.
Mr. Perrin offered the following Resolution, which, on
motion of Mr. Rhett, was ordered to lie on the table:
Resolved, That this Convention take a recess from and
after four o'clock, Wednesday, the 26th inst., until twelve
o'clock, m., Wednesday, the 10th day of January next, unless
called together at an earlier day by the President.
Mr. Manigault offered the following resolution, which, on
Convention of 1860. 83
motion of Mr. Manigault, was ordered to lie on the table
for the present :
Resolved, That this Convention hereby instruct the Gov-
ernor to make, forthwith, all the preparations which may
be needed for asserting, by force, the rights and jurisdiction
of South Carolina within its territories.
On motion of Mr. Simons, it was
Ordered, That the Engrossing Committee be authorized
to employ two Clerks.
Mr. Finley offered the following Resolution, which was
considered immediately, and was agreed to :
Resolved, That copies of the " Ordinance of Secession,'
adopted by this Convention, and of the "Declaration of
the immediate causes which induce and justify the Seces-
sion of South Carolina from the Federal Union," and of
"The Address of the People of South Carolina assembled
in Convention to the People of the Slaveholding Slates of
the United States,'" be transmitted by the Governor of this
State to the Governors of the Slaveholding States of the
United States," for the information of their respective Legis-
latures or Conventions, where Conventions ol the People
have been called in any of the said Slaveholding States.
On motion of Mr. Dunkin, the Convention went into
• n.
B. V. ARTHUR,
( lerk of the Convention.
84
Journal of the
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1860.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. J. II. Honour.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their names ;
Messrs. Allison.
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Barron,
Barton,
Beaty,
Bethea,
Bellinger,
Bobo,
Bonneau,
Brabham,
Brown, A. H.
Brown, C. P.
Burnet,
Cain,
Calhoun,
Caldwell,
Campbell,
Cam,
Carroll,
Caughmao,
Cauthen,
Charles,
Chesnut,
Cheves,
Clarke,
Conner,
Craw lord,
Curtis,
Dargan,
Davis,
De Treville,
Dozier,
Duncan,
Dunkin,
Dnnovant, 1\. Qr. M.
I),. Pre,
Kasley,
Ellis,
Evans,
Fair.
Finl.'V,
Find;
Forster,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
GadluiTV,
Garlington,
Geiger,
Gist,
Glover,
Goodwin,
Gourdin, R. N.
Countin, T. L.
Gregg, Maxcy
Grisnam,
Hammond,
Hanckel,
11 art lee,
Harrison,
llayne,
Henderson,
Honour,
Hopkins,
Hunter,
Hutson,
Inglis,
Ingram,
Jackson,
Convention of 1860.
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Eilgore,
Kinard,
KinBler,
Landrum,
Law ton,
Lewis,
Logan,
Lvlcs,
MoCrady,
Mclver,
McKee,
McLeod,
Magrath,
Mauldin,
Maxwell,
Mayes.
Mazvck.
Means.
Memminger,
Middleton, J. Izard
Middleton, W.
Mil
Moore,
Moorman,
Noble,
Nowell,
O'Hear,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Reed,
Rhett,
Rhodes,
Richardson, F. D.
Richardson, J. P.
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott.
Beabrook, E. M.
Seahrook, G. W., Sr.
Sessions,
Shinsrlcr, J. M.
Shinglcr, W. P.
Simons,
Simpson,
Smyly,
Smith,
Snowdcn,
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Stokes,
Thompson, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
Townsend,
Wagner,
Wannamaker,
Wardlaw. 1). L.
Wardlaw. F. II.
Walts,
Wi.T.
WllitlKT,
Willi;!!
Wilson, I. I>.
Wilson, J. II.
Wilson, W. B.
Withers,
W oda,
Young.
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was raid.
Mr. Spain offered the following resolution, which, on
motion of Mr. Englis, was ordered to lie on the table:
86 Joi r.x LI 01 Tin:
/,' wived, Thai the Governor 1"' requested to communi-
cate to thia Convention, in Becrel session, any information
In- may possess in reference to the condition of Forte
Moultrie and Sumter, and Castle Pinckney; the number of
guns mounted and ready for service in each; the number
of workmen employed in each, and in what kind of labor;
the number of soldiers, sailors and marines in each, and
what addition (if any) has been made thereto since the 20th
inst
Also, whether he has any assurance thai said Forts and
Castle shall nut be reinforced; and it' so, From what source
these assurances emanated, and what limil as to time and
Circumstance is attached thereto.
Also, what police or other regulations (if any) he has
made in relation to the harbor of Charleston and the coast
of the State.
Mr. Gist offered the following resolution, which was con-
sidered immediately, and was agreed to:
Resolved, That lion. J. W. Garrott, a Commissioner from
the State of Alabama to the State of North Carolina, be
invited to a seat on the floor of the Convention.
On motion of Mr. Mclver, leave of absence, on and after
this day, until and inclusive of Monday next, was --ranted
to Mr. [nglis, on account of important business.
Mr. A. II. Brown offered the following resolution, which
was referred to the Committee on the Constitution of the
State, and was ordered to be printed:
Resolved, That all citizens of the United States, domi-
ciled within this State at the adoption o\' the Ordinance of
Secession, to wit : the 20th December, 1860, be, and the
same are hereby, declared citizens of South Carolina, enti-
tled to all the privileges and subject to all the liabilities
incident thereto.
On motion of Mr. Fair, leave of absence from and after
Convention of 1860. 87
this day, until "Wednesday next, was granted to Mr. Wil-
liams, on account of sickness in Lis family.
Mr. Kinard offered the following resolution, which, on
motion of Mr. Lyles, was ordered to lie on the table:
Resolved, That this Convention lake a recess from and
after four o'clock, Friday, the 25th inst., until two o'clock,
p. m., Friday, the 18th day of January next, unless called
together at an earlier day by the President.
On motion of Mr. I>. L. Wardlaw, the Convention pro-
ceeded to the consideration of
An Ordinance to amend llie Constitution n\' the State of
South Carolina in respect to the Executive Department,
(reported by the Committee on the Constitution of the
State:) and.
An Ordinance to alter the Constitution of the State of
South Carolina, by striking out certain words in sundry
places, (reported by the Committee on the Constitution of
the Slate:)
And. on motion of Mr. 1 >. L. Wardlaw, the Ordinances
were made the special order of the day for this day. to be
taken up as soon aa the business now under consideration
should have been disposed of.
M. r. Illicit presented an Ordinance recommending and
providing for a Convention of the Slaveholding States of
the United State-, to form the Constitution of a Southern
Confederacy; which, on motion of Mr. Hhett, was made
the special order of the day for this day. at one o'clock, P. M.,
in connection with the Reporl of the Committee on Rela-
tions with the Slaveholding Stat< - of North America ; and
wa- ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. I>unkin, the Convention went into
teen t .-.-Hon.
B. !■'. Airrmi;.
('/> /•/, of thi I
i:\ LI 0* Tin:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, I86fc
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. 1>. P. Robinson.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their names :
Messrs. Allison,
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Barron,
Barton,
Beaty,
Bellinger,
Bobo,
Bonnean,
Brown, A. II.
Burnet,
Calhoun,
Caldwell,
Campbell,
Cam.
Caiiuliiuai),
Cauthen,
Charles,
Chesnut,
ClieYes,
Clarke,
( Jrawford,
Dargan,
Davanf,
I >avis,
DeTreville,
I Minran,
Dnnkin,
Easley,
Ellis,
English,
Evans,
Fair,
Find,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
( ladberry,
( Darlington,
( teiger,
Gist,
( Hover,
( mmmIu in.
Gkmrdin, R. N.
( fourdin, T. L.
( Iregg, Nfaxcy
( I risnam,
Hammond,
Hanckel,
Harllee,
Harrison,
Hayne,
I Lenderson,
Honour.
I [opkins,
Hunter.
Eutson,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Finard,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lawton,
Lewis,
Logan,
COHTBNTION OF 1860.
s<«
Lyli
Mclver,
McKee,
McLeod,
Mauldin,
Maxwell,
Mayes,
Means,
Memminger,
Mzddletott, .1. Izard
Mi.ldlcton. \V.
Mil
Moore,
M< mrnian,
Noble,
Nbwell,
Oil. Mr.
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Quattlebaum,
Etainey,
Reed,
Richardson, .1. I'.
Robinson*
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott,
Sessions,
Shingler, -I. M.
Shingle*, W. I\
Simons,
Simpson,
Smyly,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Stokes,
Tlnniijison, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
TirniiKuis,
Tompkins,
Wagner,
Waiiiiainaker,
Wardlaw, D. L.
Ward law, F. II.
Watts,
Wier,
Wilson, I. I).
Wilson, .1. IT.
Wilson, W. B.
With ira,
Woodsy
Young.
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
Whereupon, the Contention went into secret session.
B. F. ARTHUR,
Cfork of thi < btwemtion.
FRIDAY, DECEMBEB 28, I860.
At the hour t" which the < invention was adjourned, the
I ' lent took ill'' < hair. ;iu<l the proceedings ware opened
with prayer by fter. B, F. Mauldin.
Journal oi thb
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following deleg
answered to their nai
Messrs. Allison,
Furman,
A-ppleby,
1 h dberry,
Atkinson,
( Darlington,
Barron,
Qeiger,
Barton,
< Hover,
I'. ;,lv.
Goodwin,
r, thea,
Gtourdin, R. N.
1 '.. Llinger,
Gourdin, T. L.
Bulio.
Gregg, bfaxoy
( Irisnam,
Bonnean,
Brabham,
1 [ammond,
Brown, A. H.
I [anckel,
Brown, C. 1\
Earllee,
Calhoun,
1 [arrison,
Caldwell,
Bayne,
Campbell,
I [enderson,
Cam,
1 [onour,
Carroll,
1 [opkdns,
( laughman,
Hunter,
( lautuen,
Sutson,
Charles,
Jackson,
Chesnut,
Jefieries,
Cheves,
Jenkins. John
Chirk.'.
Jenkins, J. E.
Crawford,
Johnson,
Curtis,
K. in.
1 targan,
Kershaw,
I );i\ anl,
Kilgore,
I ►avis,
Kinard,
I Duncan,
Kinsler,
Dunkin,
Landrum,
Dunovant, R. G. M.
Lawton,
D.i Pre,
Lewis,
Easley,
Logan,
Ellis,
Lvles,
English,
Nlclver,
Evans,
McKee,
Fair,
tfoLeod,
Finley,
Magrath,
Flud,
Mauldin,
Poster,
Mawv.ll.
Frampton,
Mayes,
CONVKXTlnN OF 18G0.
01
Mazyck,
Means,
Memminger,
Middleton, J. Izard
Middleton, W.
Moore,
Moorman,
Noble,
Howell,
O'Hear,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porchor,
Pressley,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Reed.
Rhett,
Rhodes,
Richardson, F. J).
Richardson, J. P.
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott,
Seabrook, Gh W.,Sr.
Sessions,
Shingler, W. P.
Simons,
Simpson,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Springs,
Stokes,
Thompson, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
Wagner,
Wannamaker,
Wardlaw, D. L.
Watts,
Wicr,
Wilson, LP.
Wilson, J. Jl.
Wilson, W. B.
Withers,
Woods,
Young.
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
Mr. A. T. Darby, delegate from St Matthew's, appeared
at the Clerk's desk, produced his credentials, signed the
Roll, and took his seat.
On motion of Mr. Glover, i1 was
H olved, Thai Mr. A. T. Darby hare leave to sign the
< Ordinance of Secession.
The President laid before the Convention the following
communication, which was ; to 1"' entered on the
Journal and to be printed :
/',, /< H /' ident and M tk
\f th< bidepi nd* a/ St*
GmrthEUVH i I am to-night informed, that ■ resolution
wai this day adopted, inviting me b on the floor of
9Q Jours \i. 01 thi
your Convention* For the compliment thua paid my State,
in my person, please accepl my grateful acknowledgments.
T regrel thai engagements elsewhere imperatively forbid
the enjoymenl of you* proffered courtesy.
Intelligence received to-night makes "assurance doubly
sure," thai Alal>ain:i stands by ilu' Bide of South Carolina,
prepared to share with her a common destiny.
Information, obtained on diligenl inquiry in the last few
days, justifies me id Baying, thai the gallanl sons ox North
Carolina, and Virginia, arc now ready to rally around the
Btandard of Southern Rights and Eonor, which you have
so gloriously reared ; and thai those two States will also be
members, in all probability, of the Great Southern Confed-
eracy by the 4th of next March. The other Slave States
must, sooner or later, take the same course, or he involved
in inevitable ruin. To the hold, deliberate, and decisive
action of your body, are the people of the South indebted
for the gr^at movement which must end in the vindication
of their rightsj and the future historian musl award to
South Carolina the honor of leadership in carrying "nt the
measures destined to release them from the wrongs and
oppressions under which they have so long and so patiently
Buffered.
"With sentiments of profound consideration, I am,
Most respectful Iv,
J. W. GARROTT.
Charleston, December 20, 1860.
On motion of Mr. Magrath, leave of absence was granted
to Mr. Conner, on account of siekness.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, leave of absence was granted
to Mr. Hammond, on account of indisposition.
On motion of Mr. Atkinson, leave of absence was grant-
ed to Mr. Forster, on account of illness in his family.
On motion of Mr. Reed, leave of absence was granted to
Mr. Manldin. on account of illness in his family.
On motion of Mr. W. 1*. Shinglet, leave of absence was
granted to Mr. J. M. Shinglcr, on account of indisposition.
Convention of 1860. 08
On motion of Mr. Rhett, the Convention proceeded to
the consideration of an
Ordinance, Recommending and providing for a Conven-
tion of the Blaveholding States of the United States, to
form the Constitution of the Southern Confederacy; and
The Report of the Committee on Relations with the
Blaveholding States of North America;
And, pending the consideration thereof,
On motion of Mr. I). L. Wardlaw, the Convention wenl
into secret session.
B. F. ARTHUR,
Clerk of the Convention.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1860.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. D. C. Appleby.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their names:
Messrs. Allison, Cam,
Appleby, Caitoll,
Atkinson, Canehman,
Barron, Cautnen,
ton, Charles,
Beaty, Chesnut,
Bethea, Cheves,
Bellinger, Clarke,
Bonneau, Crawford.
Brabham, Darby,
B • . LE Dargan,
B . < r. Davant,
I in. Davfe,
Im-uii. DeSauflfUBe,
• Jdwell, iMmkin,
< Jampbell, Du Pro,
'.'4
Journal op thh
EasL
Ellis,
English,
Evans,
Fair,
Flud,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
( ladberry,
( Darlington,
( leiger,
Gist,
Glover,
Goodwin,
Gourdin, R. N.
Gourdin, T. L.
Gregg, Maxcy
Grisham,
Hanckel,
Earllee,
Harrison,
I layne,
I [enderson,
Honour,
Hunter,
Eutson,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Kinard,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lawton,
Logan,
MrCrady,
Mclver,
McKee,
McLeod,
Maxwell,
Mayes,
Mazyok,
Memminger,
Middleton, J, Izard
Middleton, W.
Moore,
Moorman,
Noble,
Nowcll,
< » I [ear,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Qnattlebanm,
Rainey,
Reed, .
Uhett,
Rhodes,
Richardson, F. D.
Robinson,
lid well,
Seott,
Seabrook, ( i. \Y\, Sr,
Sessions,
Shinier, -I. M.
Shingler, W. P.
Simons,
Simpson,
Smyly,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Stokes.
Thompson^ R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
W'aiiiiamaker,
Wardlaw, I), L.
Wardlaw, F. H.
Watts,
Wier,
Convention of 1860. 95
Wilson, T. T). Withers,
Wilson, J. II. Woods,
Wilson, W. B. roung.
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
The President laid before the Convention the following
communication; which, on motion of Mr. Dnnkin, was
ordered to lie on the table:
Collector's Office, Charleston, B. (\
December 28, 1860.
Hon. D. F. Jamtson,
President of the Convention:
Sir : T beg Leave, respectfully to inform the Convention,
that, in obedience to the Ordinance passed on the 26th inst,
all the officers attached to this Custom House, entered
yesterday into the service of the State, and that I then
commenced to receive duties and to transact all other busi-
ness as Collector of the State of South Carolina for the
Port and District of Charleston.
I have the honor to be,
Y( ry respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
W. F. COLCOCK,
Collector of $<>ulJ>, Carolina, for the Port and
District of < fiarleston.
Mr. Dnnkin offered the following Resolution:
B •/'■<</. That, until otherwise ordered, the Collectors of
the Torts in the State, be authorized to receive payment of
duties in bills of the Wanks of this Slate
And. pending the consideration thereof, a message wa»
received iVoln hi- K\< e| ]e||ey, the ( i . »\ . Tl |,i|' ;
When upon, tie' Convention went into in.
I',. V. A KTii IK.
' 7. of the ( bnvi n'
!».;
Journal op the
SIXDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1860.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took t lie Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. J. ('. Furman.
The Clerk called the Roll, Mid the following; delegates
answered to their names:
Messrs. Allison,
Atkinson,
Ayer,
Beaty,
Betll'e;).
Bellinger,
Bonneau,
Brahhain,
Brown, A. II.
Brown, C. P.
Burnet,
Calhoun,
Caldwell,
Campbell,
( !arn,
Carroll,
Caughraan,
Cautlien,
Charles,
Cliesnilt,
Cheves,
Clarke,
( 'rawford,
Darby,
Davant,
Davis,
J)e Saussure,
DeTiwille,
Duncan,
Dunkin,
Dii Pre,
Easley,
Ellis,
English,
Evans,
Fail-.
Finley,
Find."
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
( tadberry,
Garlington,
( teiger,
Gist,
Glover,
Gourdin, R. N
Gourdin. T. L
Gregg, Maxrv
Grisham,
I Imickel,
llarllee,
Harrison,
Hay ne.
1 [enderson,
Honour,
Hunter,
I hit son,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Kilgors$
Kinard,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lewis,
McCrady,
Convention of 1860.
97
Mclver,
M< Kee,
Magratli,
Maxwell.
Mayes,
Mazyck,
Means,
Memminger,
Middleton, J. Izard
Miles,
Moore,
Moorman,
Noble,
N i »well,
O'Hear,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porcher,
Pressley,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Khctt,
Rhodes,
Richardson, F. I).
Robinson,
Rowell,
Seal. look. E. M.
Beabrook, < •. W., Br,
Sessions.
Shingler, J. M.
Shingler, W. P.
Simons.
Simpson,
Smyly,
Smith,
Snow den,
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Stokes,
Thompson, R. A.
Timmons,
Tompkins,
Townsend,
Wardlaw, P. L.
Wardlaw, F.H.
Watts,
Wier,
Wilson, I. D.
Wilson, J. II.
Wilson, W. B.
Withers,
Woods,
Young.
The Journal of vest en lav's proceedings was read.
Tie- following communication was received from his
Excellency the < tovernor:
Executive Ojtk i .
Charleston, Dec. 30, 1860.
To tfo I Gonv< ntion :
\\\ an Ordinance of your body, transmitted to me, I am
required to nominate immediately lour gentlemen,
( louncil of Sint.'.
I, therefore, herebj nominate to the Convention, Got I
confirmation, Eon. David F. Jamison, oi Barnwell Dial
Hon. A. <;. Magrath, of Charleston ; Son. C. <*. Mem-
98
Journal or mi:
minger, of Charleston; and Hon. A. C. Q-arlington, of
dewberry District
Respectful lv,
F. W. PICKENB.
On motioD of Mr. U. X. Gourdin, the Convention went
into secret Bession.
B. F. ARTHUR,
Clerk of the Convention.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1860.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. T. R. English.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their names :
Messrs. Allison,
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Barton,
Beaty,
Bethea,
Bellinger,
Bonneau,
Brown, A.
Burnet,
Cain,
Calhoun,
Caldwell,
Campbell,
Cam,
Carroll,
Caughman
Cauthen,
Charles,
Chcsnut,
II.
Cheves,
Clarke,
Crawford,
Darby,
Davant,
Davis,
Dc Saussure,
Duncan,
Dunkin,
Dunovant, A. Q.
Du Pre,
Easlcy,
Ellis,"
English,
Evans,
Finley,
Flud,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
Convention of 1860.
99
Gad berry,
Garlington,
Gciger,
Glover,
Gourdin, R. N.
Gourdin, T. L.
Gregg, Maxcy
( Iregg, William
( hrisham,
Eanckel,
Ilarllce,
I [arrison,
Ilayne,
I [enderson,
Honour,
Hunter,
Hutson,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Kinard,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lawton,
Lewis,
Logan,
Mclver,
McKee,
Maxwell,
Mayes,
Mazyck,
Means,
Memminger,
Middleton, J. Izard
Middleton, W.
Mil.
Moore,
Moorman,
Noble,
Nowell,
O'Hear,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porcher,
Press! ey,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Rhctt,
Rhodes,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott,
Sessions,
Shingler, J. M.
Shingler, W. P.
Simpson,
Smyly,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Spratt,
Springs,
Sims,
Thompson, R. A
Timmons,
Tompkins.
Wardlaw, D. L.
Watts.
Wier,
Wilson, L D.
Wilson, J. II.
Wilson. W. B.
Withers,
Woods,
young.
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
On motion of Mr. Et. N. Gourdin, the Convention wenl
into secret session.
B. V. ABTHUR,
Clerk of tkt Convent
100
Journal of tiii:
TUESDAY, JAXl-ARY 1. 1861.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. D. Du Pre.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their names :
Messrs. Allison,
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Barron,
Barton,
Bcatv,
Bethea,
Bellinger,
Bonncau,
Brown, A. H.
Brown, C. P.
Burnet,
Calhoun,
Caldwell,
Campbell,
Cam,
Carroll,
Caughman,
Cauthen,
Charles,
Cheves,
Crawford,
Darby.
Davant,
Davis,
De Saussure,
Duncan,
Dunkin,
Du Pre,
Easley,
Ellis,
English,
Evans,
Finley,
Flud,
Foster,
Frampton,
Fiiiinan,
Gadberrv,
Garlington,
Geiger,
Gist,
Glover,
Gourdin, R. X.
Gourdin, T. L.
Gregg, William
Grishain,
Hanckel,
Ilarllee,
Harrison,
Henderson,
J lonour.
Hunter,
ITutson,
Jefteries,
Jenkins, John
Jenkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Kinard,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lewis,
Logan,
Mclver,
MeKee,
McLeod,
Maxwell,
Mayes,
Convention of 1860.
101
Mazyck,
Simons,
Means,
Smyly,
Middleton, J. Izard
Smith,
Middleton, W.
Snowden,
Mo ore,
Spain,
Moorman,
Spratt,
Nowell,
Springs,
O'llear,
Stokes,
Parker,
Sims.
Perrin,
Thompson, R. A,
Pressley,
Timmons,
Quattlebaum,
Tompkins,
Rainey,
Wagner,
Rhodes,
Wardlaw, D. L.
Richardson, F. D.
Wardlaw, F. II.
Robinson,
Wier,
Ko well,
Wilson, I. D.
Scott,
Wilson, J. H.
Seabrook, G. W.,
Sr.
Wilson; W. B.
Sessions,
Withers,
Shingler, J. M.
Woods,
Shingler, W. P.
Young.
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read, and the
Convention went into secret session.
P>. F. ARTHUR,
Clerk of the Convention
WT.1>\T>I>AY. JANUARY 2. 1861.
V the hoar to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev, J. BE. Honour.
The Clerk railed the Roll, and the following delegate*
answered to their nan
102
Joi k n \ i. OB Tin:
\1' asrs. Allison,
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Ayer,
Barron,
Barton,
Beaty,
Bethea,
Bellinger,
Bonneau,
Brabham,
Brown, A. H.
Brown, C. P.
BnriH't,
Calhoun,
Caldwell,
Campbell,
Cam,
Carroll,
Caughman,
Cauthen,
Chesnut
Cheves,
Clarke,
Crawford,
Darby,
Dargan,
Davis,
De Saussure,
De Treville,
Demean,
Dunkin,
Du Pre,
Easley,
Ellis,
English,
Evans,
Fair,
Finley,
Find,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
Garlington,
Geiger,
Glover,
< loodwin,
Gourdin, EL K
< tregg, Maxcy
I Iregff, William
Hanckel,
Barrison,
Eayne,
1 [enderson,
1 [on our,
Hunter,
I T ill son,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Kinard,
Kinsler,
Landrum,
Lewis,
Logan,
Lyles,
Mclver,
McKee,
McLeod,
Maxwell,
Mazyck,
Means,
Middleton, J. Izard
Middlcton, W.
Moore,
Xmvell,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
Porcher,
Quattlebaum,
Khett,
Rhodes,
Robinson,
Kowell,
Scott,
Seabrook, G. W., Sr.
Convention of 1860. 103
Shingler, J. M. Tompkins,
Shingler, W. P. Townsend,
.Simons, Wannamaker,
Simpson, Wardlaw, D. L.
Smyly, Wardlaw, F. II.
Smith, Wier,
Snowden, Williams,
Spain, Wilson, I. D.
Springs, Wilson, .1. If.
Stokes, Wilson, W. B.
Sims, Withers,
Thomson, Thomas Woods.
Timmons, Young.
Tlie Journal of yesterday's proceedings was road.
On motion of Mr. Pair, leave <>( absence was granted to
Mr. Moorman, on account of illness in liis family.
Mr. A. II. Brown, from the Committee appointed to
count the ballots cast for Commissioners to the States of
Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and
Texas, made the following report: That for Commissioner
to Alabama, Mr. A. P. Calhoun received 98 votes: scatter-
ing, o2; and that Mr. A. P. Calhoun, having received a.
majority of the ballot- cast, was consequently elected.
That b>r Commissioner to the State of Mississippi, Mr.
M. L. Bonham received 102 votes: scattering, 28 ; and that
Mr. Bonham, having received a majority of the ballots cast,
was consequently elected :
That for Commissioner to the State of Louisiana, Mr.
John L. Manning received 100 votes; scattering, 30 ; and
that Mr. Manning, having received ;i majority of the ballots
. was consequently elected :
Thai for Commissioner to the State of Arkansas, Mr.
A. C. Spain received 105 votes; scattering, 25; and that
Mr. Spain, having received a majority of the ballots cast,
« onsequently elect d ;
That tor Commissioner to th< State of Georgia, no one
ha«l received a majority of the ballots cast, ami thai conse-
quently there was no election : and
.That t'"r Commissioner to the State of Texas, no one
LM Jottmtai. o* rm
had n iv.m] i majority of the ballots cast, and that conse-
quently there was do election.
Whereupon, the Presidenl announced thai Mr. A. P.
Calhoun is duly elected Commissioner to the State of Ala-
bama; Mr. M. L. Bonham, Commissioner to the State of
Mississippi; Mr. John L. Manning, Commissioner to the
State «»t' Louisiana; and Mr. A. C. Spain, Commissioner t.>
the State i>\' Arkansas.
On motion <>(' Mr. It. X. Gourdin, the Convention went
into secret session.
15. V. ARTHUR,
( 7, rk of tiu < bnvention.
THURSDAY, JANUAliY -">. L861.
At tlio hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. William Curtis.
The Clerk called the ltoll, and the following delegates
answered to their names :
Messrs. Allison, Caughman,
Applehy, Charles,
Atkinson, Cheves,
Barron, Clarke.
Barton, Curtis,
i;. . Darby,
Bethea, Dargan,
Bellinger, Davis,
Bobo, De Saussure,
Bonneau, De Treville,
r>fow n, A. II. Dunkin,
Brown, C..P, DuPre,
Cain. Easley,
Caldwell, Ellis,
Campbell, English,
Cam, Evans,
Conv i:\timn of I860.
105
Fair,
Finley,
Flud,
Forster,
Foster,
Frampton,
Furman,
Garlington,
( leiger,
Gist,
Glover,
< Joodwin,
Gourdin, R. N.
Gourdin, T. L.
( Jr. gg, Maxcy
Gr< gg, William
Grisham,
Hammond,
Hanckel,
Harllee,
Harrison,
Henderson,
Honour,
Hunter,
Hutson,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, .John
J< nkins, J. E.
Johnson,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Kinard,
Kinsler,
Landrnm,
Lewis,
Lyl<
Mclver,
McB
McLeod,
Magrath,
Maxwell,
• k .
Means,
Memminger,
Middleton, .!. Leard
Middleton, W.
Miles,
Moore,
Xowoll,
O'Hear,
Palmer,
Parker,
Perrin,
I 'orcher,
Quattlebaum,
Rainey,
Reed,
Rhett,
Rhodes,
Robinson,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Scott,
Seabrook, G. W., Sr.
Shingler, J. M.
Bhingler, W. P".
Simons,
Sunpson,
Smith,
Snowden,
Spain,
Springs,
Stol
Sims,
Thompson, R. A.
Thomson, Thomas
Timmona,
Tompkins,
Townsend,
Wagner,
Wannamaker,
Wardlaw, D. L.
Wardlaw, F. II.
Wier,
William-.
Wilson, J. II.
Wilson, W. B.
Willi, i -.
Woods,
Young.
106 Journal 01 in
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
The President laid before the Convention the following
communication :
Charleston, January 1, 1801.
D. V. Jamison, Esq.,
President of the Convention of the People
of South ( urolina :
Sib : At a regular Monthly Meeting of the St Andrew's
Society of Charleston, held lasl evening, On motion, it -was
unanimously agreed, thai the gratuitous use of their Hall
be granted to the Convention now in session.
I was requested to communicate the same to you.
I remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
ROBERT MURE,
President of Si. Andrew's Society of Charleston.
On motion of Mr. "Withers, the thanks of the Convention
were returned to the St. Andrew's Society tor the use of
their Hall, and to the Charleston Delegation for their serv-
ices in making: arrangements for the accommodation of the
( 'onvention.
Mr. A. II. Brown offered the following resolution, which,
on motion of .Mr. D. L. Wardlaw, was ordered to lie on the
table :
Resolved, That all citizens of the United States, not domi-
ciled in South Carolina at the time of the adoption of the
Ordinance of Secession, bui owning real estate within its
limits, be, and the same are hereby, empowered to hold and
to dispose of the same by sal*1 or otherwise, without hin-
derance or molestation by this Government,
On motion of Mr. Sc.it. leave of absence was granted to
Mr. J. E. Jenkins, on account of illness in his family.
The Convention went into secrel Bession.
B. P. AUTHUR,
Clerk of the Convention .
Convention of 1860.
107
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1861.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
President took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. J. J. Wannamaker.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their names:
Messrs. Allison,
Appleby,
Atkinson,
Barron,
Barton,
Beaty,
Bellinger,
Boho,
Bonneau,
Brown, A. 11.
Burnet,
Calhoun,
C -aid well,
Camphell,
Cam,
Carroll,
Caughman,
Chesnut,
Che\ •< s,
Clarke,
Curtis,
Darby,
1 targan,
I '. ^18,
He S;m--ure,
Duncan,
I Minkin,
I>u Pre,
Ellis,
English,
as,
Fair,
Pinley,
Find,
Foi
Foster,
Furman,
Garlington,
Geiger,
Glover,
Goodwin,
Gourdin, R. 1ST.
Gourdin, T. L.
Grisham,
Hanckel,
Harllee,
Harrison,
Hayne,
Henderson,
Honour,
Hopkins,
Hunter,
Hutson,
[nglis,
Jackson,
JefFeries,
Jenkins, John
Johnson,
K itt,
Kershaw,
Kilgore,
Kinard,
Ransler,
Landrum,
Lawton,
M< I
McK
McLeod,
Maxwell,
JOURN \i. <>l •Mil:
Mazyck, Simpson,
M' ans, 8m\ lv.
Hemming* Smith,
MiddletOQ, J. I/.anl Spain.
Middleton, W. Springs,
Moore, Stoki -.
Nowell, Sim-.
Palmer, Thompson, R. \.
I ' leer, Thomson, Thomas
Perrin, Timmons,
1 '"relic!-. Tompkins,
Quattlebaum, Wannamaker,
Rainey, Wardlaw, 1>. I..
Reed, Wardlaw, F. II.
Iih.tr, Wier,
Rhodes, Williams,
Rutledj Wilson, I. I'.
8 >tt, Wilson, .1. II.
Seabrook, E. M. Wilson, W. B.
- abrook, <;. W.. Sr. Withers,
Shingler, -I. M. W Is,
Shingler, W. I'. 5Toung.
Simons.
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read.
The Presidenl announced the following Committee t<>
call together the Convention in the event of the death or
disqualification of tin- President:
Messrs. B. F. I Minkin,
D. L. Wardlaw,
I;. W. Barnwell,
EL I'.. Rhett,
W. W. Ilaillcc.
On motion of Mr. Dunkin, the Convention went into
seer m.
KFCESS.
The Presidenl resumed the chair.
Mr. Cheves, From the Committee appointed t" counl the
ballots casl for Delegates, reported, thai Mi-. R. d. Rheti
Convention of 1860. 109
received 92 votes; Mr. EL W". I>armvell, 78 votes; Mr. C.
<;. Memminger, 66 votes; Mr. W*. P. Miles, 61 votes, and
Mr. James Chesnut, Jr., <">* votes.
An.l thai Messrs. ft. B. Rhett, EL W. Barnwell, C. G.
Memminger, W. 1'. Miles and James Chesnut, Jr., having
received, respectively, a majority of the ballots cast, were
consequently elect" d.
On motion of Mr. Chesnut, the Convention proceeded to
a second ballol for Deputies.
Mr. Quattlebaum presented the Reporl of the Committee
on Printing, on a Resolution providing for having photo-
graphed, the Ordinance of Secession; which was ordered
lor consideration to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Chesnut, the Convention went into
secret session.
B. F. ARTHUR.
( terk of tfu ( bnvention.
SaTUBDAY, January 5, 1861.
At the hour to which the Convention was adjourned, the
1 ' ident took the Chair, and the proc< edinga were 0]
with prayer '•_• Et v. •'. M. Timmons.
The Clerk called the Roll, and the following delegates
answered to their nan
Mi ■ . Allison, B mneau,
A j . | • 1 • ibham,
er, Brown, A. II.
B 'on. Bi ■ . ( . I'.
ton, net,
it.
1 ildwelL
B< l i « j .1 »«11,
Bobo, I urn,
110
.!<.! thi:
( larroll,
Canghman,
Chesnut,
Cli<
Clarke,
Curtis,
Darean,
^aussure,
D( Treville,
Dunkin,
Du Pre,
Kills.
English,
Evans,
Fair.
Fiuley,
Flud,
Forster,
Foster,
Furman,
( Darlington,
< Jeiger,
Gist,
( toodwin,
Gfourdin, I v. N.
Gtourdin, T. L.
1 [anckel,
Harllee,
i Larrison,
I [ayne,
1 [enderson,
I [onour,
Hopkins,
Butsi mi.
I II- lis,
I Dgram,
Jackson,
Jefferies,
Jenkins, John
Johnson,
K. in.
Kershaw,
K i I ■_: • ire,
Kinanl,
Kiii-li-r.
Lawton,
L> \
\1. Cra.lv.
M.|\ er,
McKee,
M. iLeod,
Mawwll.
Ma/.v.k.
Middleton, J. [zard
Middleton, W.
Moore,
Noble,
Nowell,
O'Hear,
Palmer,
Parker,
renin,
Quattlehanm,
Kaim\ .
Reed,
Rowell,
Rutledge,
Bcott,
Seabrook, Gh W., 8r.
Bhingler, J. M.
Shingler, W. P.
Simpson,
Bmylv,
Smith.
Bnowden,
Spain,
Springs,
Stokes,
Sims,
Thomson, Thomas
Timmons,
Tompkins,
T"\\ nsend,
Wagner,
Wardlaw, l>. L.
Wardlaw, B\ II.
Wier,
William-.
Convention of I860. Ill
Wilson, J. II. Woods,
Wilson, W. B« Young.
Withers,
The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was vend.
The President laid before the Convention the following
despatch :
" New Orleans, January 3, 1861.
To D. F.Jamison, President of tht Convention:
New Orleans fully sympathizes with Charleston in the
perils to which she is exposed, and will not fail to supporl
her when tie >n demands action.
JOHN" T. MCXKoi:. Mayor:'
The President laid before the Convention the following
«
communication :
"January 2, 1861.
Bon. D. P.Jamison, president of the Convention:
Sib : Rev. Henry D. Green, a member of the < 'onvention,
now a1 home on leave of absence, is prevented by sickness
from resuming at presenl his seal in thai body. A- hie
aft* nding physician, I would Bay that his return just now
would be highly improper. He asks that the Convention
will excuse him until his health impr<
V\ i\ i ■ ap< ctfully,
ii. i». GREEK
On motion of Mr. Spain, Mr. Green wae d, in
compliance with his r< qui
Mr. Huteon presented an Ordinance I in th< i
era! Assembly the power to establish Postal Amu
which was considered immediately, wi d to, and was
ordered to be signed by the President and the Clerk.
(»n motion of Mr. Hutson, the Ordii >mmitted
to the E
lv n offered the following Resolution, which wan
idered immediately, and to:
1 1 _' Journal of i Bi
/; Thai do officers in any I gular or vol-
anteer, raised under order "t" this Convention, shall, by
reason of anything in the Constitution of the State, be dis-
qualified from holding a seal in either House of the Gen-
era] Assembly, or any other office in the State to which he
has been, or Bhall be appointed.
On motion of Mr. Quattlebaum, Mr. A. Burt, Commis-
sioner i" Mississippi, and Mr. A. P. Calhoun, Corns
Bioner to Alabama, were invited to Beats on the floor of the
( Convention,
Mr. Curtis offered the following resolution, which was
considered immediately, and was agreed to:
I: olved, Thai our Late Commissioners to Washington
be requested to prepare a written statement of the oral
communications, to this body, connected with their recenl
attempts at negotiation with the Presidenl of the LTnited
states, for the delivery of the forts and other State prop-
erty, and that Baid documenl be deposited with the Presi-
denl of this body, under the injunction of Becrecy, until
otherwise ordered by this body.
Mr. Quattlebaum, from the Committee on Printing, pre-
sented ili'' following report, which was considered immedi-
ately, and was agreed to :
"That 1 1 m • \ have placed in the hand- of the Printers of
the Conv< ation, the corr< spond< ace between the Commis-
sioners Of South Carolina and the Presidenl "1' the hull' d
State-, of which correspondence five thousand copies have
been ordered to be printed for the use of the Convention.
The Committee recommend thai each member of the Con-
vention be allowed twenty copies, and thai the balance be
distributed under the direction of the Committee."
They further recommend, thai the manuscript be re-
turned by the printer to the Clerk of the Convention, ai
ible, i" be transcribed on his Journal, and then
di posited in the Secretary of State's office, with the seven]
Ordinances of this Convention.
Conyi;,\ti"\ OF 1860. 113
Mr. R. N. Gonrdin offered the following Resolution,
which was considered immediately, and was agreed to:
S lived, Thai the table, chair, and appurtenances used
in Secession Hall on 1 1 1 < • evening <>f the 20th December,
I860, for tin' signature of the Ordinance of Secession, be
deposited, with a memorandum of the same, after the final
adjournment of the Convention, in the I ive Library
in the siatc Bouse in ( Solumbia.
Air. Thomas Thomson offered the following Resolution,
which was considered immediately, and was agreed to:
/.' !/■,,/. Thai the Clerk, Messenger, Door-keeper, ami
Engrossing clerks of this Convention, receive, severally, as
compensation for their services to this day, the same rale
of payment in proportion to the time they have served, as
is allowed the same officers of the House of Representa-
tives of this state; and the Presidenl of the Convention in
authorized and directed to issue his warrants upon the
Treasury, in the manner already directed, for paymenl of
said officers.
Mr. Porcher presented the accounts of J. L. Barnwell,
of F. I.. Scouboe, ami of 1'. Brady, for articles furnished,
ami services rendered, to the Convention; which were sev-
erally referred t" the Committee mi A.ccoui
(»n motion of Mr. I). L. Wardlaw, it v
/, olved, That our late Representative* in the Con
of the United States, have Leave i<> print the paper, which
they were, b) resolution of this Convention, requested t'>
prepare, it', in their opinion, it -hull -v.
On motion <>r Mr. Spain, tl i ention was adjourned
M.
ALPHABETICAL LIST
OF THE
MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION,
December 17, 1860.
W " •' • fast- Offices and Election Districts.
\\MK. DISTRICT. POST-OFH
D.F.JAMISON, p -. ' ...Barnwell Midway
A hams. James II Richland Gadsden.
Axlison, H. T York Ifeek's Hill
Appleby, D. C St. < . Dorchester... Bran ch ville
Atkp I Winyaw Georgetown
Aykh. L. M Barnwell Buford'a Bridge
MM. I: W St. Selena Beaufort
Ba&KON, A . I York- York ville
Barton. I' I.' < Grange Branchville
T. W Horry Conwayboro
BkTHKA, A W .Marion Little
Bkllinoer, B 81 P St. Bartholomew's Walterboro
3 Spartanburg Spartanbui -( II
i \i . P. P Chrial Churoli Haddrell'a
Brabham, .' J.... rnwell Buford
BftOWH, A. II St. Aii'lr- w'a Chai
Brown. < '. I' I
Buchanan, J.. Pa rfield Wionaboro1
■it, A W St P lip and Sf lfiohael...Chai
W St. John's, Berkley BUm I
Oalhoun, John A. Abbeville. . A 1 .1 »<x 1 1 ;
11C I : MiMiMT.s.
<\\i dwell, Joseph Cowberry Mount Bethel.
Cami si ll, William H.. .Greenville Greenville C. 11
Caen, M. B St. Bartholomew's Walterboro',
( \r.ii-ii. James II Spartanburg Spartanburg C. II.
Carroll, J. P Edgefield Viken
Cavohman, II. I Lexington Lexington •'. II.
Cai i in \. W. < ' Lancaster Banging Rock.
Charles, K. W Darlington Darlington C. II
Chesni d, James, Jr rlersHaw Camden.
«'in:\ is. Langdon St. Peter's Savannah, Ga.
Clarke, B. M St. Andrew's Charleston.
UN] ft, II. W St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
1 U.WFORD, R. L Lancaster Lancaster C. II.
Ci B.TI8, William Spartanburg Limestone Spri
Darby, A.T St. Mathew's Fori Motte.
Daroan, J. A Darlington Darlington C. EC.
Davant, I!. .1 St. Luke's Gillisonville.
Davis, 1 1- ( ' Fairfield Ridges
!>;. Sa] bsi re, \V. F Richland Columbia.
De Trevills, R St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
Dozier, A. \V , Williamsburg rohnsonviile.
Duncan, Perry I-] Greenville Greenville C. EI.
Dun kin. B..F Winyaw Charleston.
hi novant, A. Q ( 'heater Chestorville.
Di so\ \nt. R. G. M Edgefield Edgefield C. II.
hi Pre, h St. James', Santee..South Santee Ferry.
ii v. W. K Greenville Greenville C. II
Ellis, W. .1 Horry Conwayboro*.
Bnqli8h, T. R Sumter fifayesville.
EVANS, C. h Marion Marion C. II.
Fair, Simeon Newberry Newberry C. 11
Finley, W. P Barnwell Uken.
Fli i». Daniel St. George's, Dorchester... Summerville.
Forsi br, A . M Winyaw Georgetown.
Foster, B. B Spartanburg Glenn Sprin
Frampton, J. B Prince William's Pocotaligo.
Furhan J. C Greenville Greenville C. II
Gadberry, James M [Jnion Union ('. !I
Garlinqton, II. W Laurens Laurens C. II
Geiqer, .1. C Lexington Sandy Run.
Gist, William II [Jnion Union Ci II
List of Members. 117
Glover, T. W Orange Orangeburg.
Goodwin, B. W Marlboro' Brightsyille.
Gourdin, R. N St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
Gourdin, T. L St. Stephen's Pineville.
Green, II. J) Sn inter Mechanicsville.
Greco. Maxcy Richland Columbia.
Greco, "William Edgefield Aiken.
GrEISHAM, W. 8 Pick ens Walhalla.
Hammond, A. J Edgefield Hamburg.
II. w m i . T. M St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston
Haellee, W. W Marion Mar's Bluff.
Haeeison, James Greenville Cedar Falls.
II ki \k. I. W St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
IIi.mh R80N, E. E St. Bartholomew's Blue House.
Honoi i:. .1. II St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
Hopkins, William Richland ffopkins'T.O
Id t ni!. William Pickens Wolf Creek.
B \. W. V Prime William's PoCOtaligO.
I.\«.i is, John A ( Ihesterfield Cheraw.
[nqram, J. J Clarendon Manning.
Ja< eson, S Chesterfield .Mount Crogan.
.1 1 1 1 1 i:n b, .lames Union Gowdeysville.
Jenkins. John St. John's, Colleton Bdisto Island.
■--. .'. E St. Paul's \< la in.-' Pun
Johnson, W. D Marlboro' Bennettsville.
B . I, . M Orange Orangeburg.
E [AW, J. B Kershaw < 'aim km.
B i:i. B. V Spartanburg Laurensville
KiN.M'.n. .1. P Newberry Newberry C. H
BLinslj i:. J II Richland Columbia.
im. J. <; Spartanburg Spartanburg C. H.
LAWTON, B W I kirn well Mhmlale
I \ l Pickens Pendleton
I . R I Williamsburg Kin
l-vms. W a Fairfield Strother.
\i>v. Edward St. Philip and 8 el...Charl
MoIvre, Henry.. I mil Cheraw
MoKeb, John I ' I ' II
McLeod, A V -villo.
\ i ii. A <■ 3t Philip a ' I
M a n i < . \ i i ; . G Chi
l iv List of Members.
kino, John L Clarendon Pulton.
ICauldin, B. P Indereon Williamston.
M axwkm., John Pickens Pendleton.
Mai es, If. P Sumter Mayesville.
Kaztck, Alexander Bt. James', Santec Charl<
Means, .'-1 1 11 II Fairfield Bnckhead.
Mi m minger, C. Q Bt Philip and St. Michael... Char)
M ii'iu i ton, John I xar-i. .All Saints
Kiddleton, W St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
Miles, W. P St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
Moore, Thomas W Chester Smith's T I »
Moorman, R New lu-ny May bin ton.
Noble, Edward Abbeville Abbeville C 11
N"\\ six, J. 1 St. Thomas and St. Dennis. .Charleston.
O'Heae, J. S St. Thomas and St. Dennis. .Charleston.
Orr, James I Anderson Anderson C. 11.
Palmer, .1. S St. Stephen's Echaw.
Parker, P. s Winyttw Georgetown.
Perrin, rn, omas 0 Abbeville Ibbevflls 0. II.
Pope, J. D St. Helena Beaufort
Porcher, F. .1 St. Philip and St. Michael... Charli
Pres8LET, J. G Williamsburg Kingstree.
Qi attlebatjM, Paul Lexington Lightwood Creek.
Rain by, Samuel York Guthriesvnle.
Seed, J. P Anderson Anderson C. H.
Rhett, R; 15 St Philip and St. Michael... Charli
Rhodes, Gh orge Bt. Peter's Lawtonrille.
Richardson, V. I> St. Philip and St. Michael. ..Charli
Richardson, .1. P Clarendon Pulton.
Robinson, I). I' Lancaster ( -raigville.
Rowell, W. B Marion Marion 0. 11.
Kin.! doe, B. II St. Philip and St. Michael... Charli
.. B. H St Paul's Summerville.
BSABROOK, E. M St. Luke's Blufftov.
Seabrook, G. W.t Sr St. John's, Colleton Charleston
Sessions, B. B Ml Saints Oonwayboro'.
Shim; i.i i;, J. M St. James', Goose Creek Holly Hill.
Shim, i. ik. W. P Christ Church Charleston
Simons, t. Y.. .1 r St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston,
Bimpson, I;. F Lnderson Pendleton!
Bmtlt, J. ( ' Edgefield Lotts.
List of Members. 119
Smith, J. J. P St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
Snowdsn, P. G St. John's, Berkley Black Oak.
Spain, A. C Sumter Sumter C. II
Spbatt, L. "W St. Philip and St. Michael... Charleston.
Springs, A. B York Fori Mills.
Stokes, P St. Bartholomew's Branchville.
Sims, J. S Union Pacolel Mills.
Thompson, Robert A Pickens Pick, na C. II
Thomson, Thomas Abbeville Lbbeville C. H.
Timmons, .' M Darlington Timmonsville.
Tompkins, James Edgefield Park's Store.
Towns] nd, John St. Philip and St. Michael.Edisto Island.
kr, T. 1) St. Philip and St. Michael... Charli
• \m\mi:. .J oh n .I..St . Mathew'e St . Mat hew's.
Wahdlaw, D. I Abbeville Abbeville C. II
H lw, I' H Edgefield Edgefield C. II
Watts, W. I> Laurens Laurens C 1 1
W Thomas, Sr Laurens Clinton.
Wiiitnkr, J. X Anderson Anderson C. H
Williams. .1. I> Laurens Spring Grovo.
n. I. D Darlington Society Hill..
Wilson, J. II Lbbeville Abbeville < ll
Wilson, W. B York Torkvilie.
Withers, T. .1 Kershaw Camden.
Woods, Richard < Ihester Carmel Hill.
x. Laurens / Laurens C. H.
B 1" Aimii n. Clerk Union Dnion C II
ORDINANCES.
ORDINANCES.
The State of Soutb Carolina.
At a Convention of tin1 People of tho State of South
Carolina, begun and holder] at Columbia, on the sev-
enteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord
one thousand i ighl hundred and sixty, and thence
continued by adjournment to Charleston, and thi re,
by divers adjournments, to the twentieth day of
December in the same year.
AX ORDINANCE
To DI880LVB Tin: USTOH BETWEEN Till: STATE OF SOUTH Caro-
lina and other States i ntted with her under thi: com-
pact ENTITLED " TlIE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
of America."
We, tht I' ip& of the State of South Carolina, in Convention
,,/,/,,/. do declare and ordain, and ft is hereby declared and
ordained,
Thai the Ordinance adopted by ua in Convention, on the
twenty-third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thou-
.(■II hundred and eighty-eight, whereby the Consti-
tution of the United States of America was ratified, and
also, all Acts and part • ^cts of the General Assembly
of this State, ratifying amendments of the said < "< >n-i itu-
tion, are hereby repealed; and thai the anion aow Bubi
ing bel 3 I rolina and other States, under the
Dame o1 "The United Stat k," is hereby dis-
solved.
D. F. JAMISON, DeL ft ■ B U,andP 'M
THOS. OHO i ;\. .1. II. V,
Ki'w Thos. 'i
124
ORD]
David Lwn a Wabdlaw,
A I.I l:l.!» < ' LLHOl N.
John [zabd Middleton,
Bbhj \min E. 8] 8SIO]
.1. N. Wmi m:k,
Jamba L. ( >bb,
.1. P. R] i i..
U. F. Simpson,
BENJAMEN Fb \NKI.IN Mai I.I> I
Lew [fi M LLONB A\ BE, Jr.,
W. Pebonneau Finely,
J. J. Bbabb \m,
BbNJ. W. L LWTON,
Jno. McKbe,
Thomas W. Moore,
Richabd Woods,
a. q. 1>i movant,
John A. Inglis,
Hlnky McIvee,
Stephen Jackson,
\Y. PlNCKNEI SlIIXCLER,
Peter 1'. Bonneau,
JOHN I'. RlCHAEDSON,
John L. Manm.no,
JOH» .1. LNGEAM,
EDQAR W. Cm a ki.es,
.hi. li .- A. Dargan,
[saag 1>. Wilson,
John M. Timmons,
FSANCIS Hi '.11 W AIM i LAW,
R. G. M. Dunovant,
.1 LMB8 I' LBSONS ( \\KKOLL,
W'.m. Gbegg,
Andrew .1. Hammond,
James Tompkins,
.J ami- ( '. Bmyly,
John II i'o h Means,
William Strotheb Ltles,
LMPBELL I >a\ !-.
.i no. r>i i ti\\
.1 \Ml> ('. FURMAH,
P. E. I" BTCAN,
W. K. Eablby,
Jambs II auk.
W. II. Campbell,
T. J. With]
bJames Chbsni t, Jr.,
Joseph Bebv led Elbbshaw,
Thos. W. Beaty,
W i. J. Ellis,
R. L. Cfi LWFOBD,
\V. C. Cauthen,
D. P. ROBINSON,
H. C. Yo\ kg,
II. W. I I LEXINGTON,
JOHN D. Williams,
W. D. Watts,
Thus. Wibe,
II. 1. Caughman,
John C. Geiger,
I'm l Qi attlebaum,
W. B. ROWBLL,
Chbslei I). Evans,
Wm. W. II LBLLBB,
A. W. Bbthba,
E. W. Ggodtii IN,
Willi \m D. JOHNSON,
Ai.lx. McLbod,
.John P. K in LED,
Robert Moobman,
Josbpb Caldwell,
Simeon Faie,
Thom \s Woetb Glover,
Lawebnob M. Kl.lTT,
Donald Rowb JBabton,
W.M. Ill MLK,
ORDINANCES.
125
Andrew F. Lewi-.
Robt. A. Thompson,
William 8. Grisham,
John Maxwell,
Jno. E. Frampton,
W. Ferguson Hi
W. F. Di; 8A1 8SURE,
"William Bopkii
James II. Ad\ms,
M kXCl < I i;i
John II. Kinsi er,
EPHB IlIM M. ( Jl kREE,
Alex. II. Brown,
E. 8. P. Bellinger,
Merrice E. Cai
E. R. Henderson,
Peter Stok
Daniel Flud,
David C. A.ppleby,
R. W. Barnwell,
Dan'i Tope,
C. P. Brown,
John M. Shingles,
Daniel Dd Pee,
A. \\.\7\< K.
Willi \m ( Unr,
P. < ;. Snows
Geo. W. Be i br<
John Jenei
I;, .i. D
E. M. Si kBROOE,
JOHN J. W \nv \M LEER,
Eu ks B. 8< "it.
Josei i! E. -i i m i
L\\..|.<.\ ( 'l!
( IbORGI RhODI B,
A. < i. M kGB \ l ii.
Wm. Por* her Miles,
John Townsend,
Robert X. < Iourdin,
II. w. Conner,
Theodori I >. Wagner,
R. B kRNWELL RHETT,
C. G. Memminger,
Gabriel Manigault,
John Julius Pringle Smith.
Isaac W. II a\ m .
Jno. TI. Honour,
Rich'd Di; Treville,
Thos. M. Hanceel,
A. W. Burnet,
Tims. Y. Sim
L. W. Sim: att,
Willi lms Middleton,
F. I). Richardson,
B. II. Rutledge,
Edward McCrady,
FB kNCIS J. PORCHER,
T. L. Gourdin,
John s. Palmee,
John L. Lowell,
John s. < >'Hbar,
John < ;. I- lndri m.
r>. b. i
I'-1 \.i \mi.\ F. Eilgorb,
.1 k8. II. < ' kRLISl .
SlMPSi s Bobo,
Wm. < i 1. 1 1-.
II. I>. Gri i .
M wnii \\ p. M
Thou ■ - Rebsi Engi k \\. 8r.
\ tJ8 Cfl kMl S kLW,
J. M. ( I kDBl
.i. S. Sims,
Wm. II
Jeffi
126
ORDINAN
■ NV W. I>".
JOHH <>■ PW B8LB7,
!;. ( '. I.
Fran< [fl B. Pakei*,
I; ■. F\m:i ii. Dinkin.
Samuel Tai lob Atkinx-n,
Ai.i:.\. M. FORBTRR,
W.M. BLA< KniiN Wii.smM.
ROBBB r T. Al.I.l-'N,
Bamubl B MM v.
A. B w 1 1.1; Sprh
A.I. Barrqh,
A. T. Daki.y.
Attest : T>. F. Akthvh, ( /-/•/..
ORDINANCES. 127
The Stats of South C irolina.
At a Convention of the People of the Stale of South
Carolina, begun ami holden at Columbia, on the aeven-
teentli day of December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty, and thence contin-
ued by adjournment to < 'harleston, and there, by divers
adjournments, to the twenty-second day of December,
in the same year.
AN ORDINANCE
To alter the Constitution of the State of South Carolina,
in respect to the Oath of Office.
We, tht Peoplt of the State of South Carolina, in Convention
assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and
ordained,
That the Fourth Article of the Constitution of the State
of South Carolina, heretofore amended, be now altered so
as to read as follows, to wit :
"All persons who shall he elected or appointed to an)
office of profit or trust, before entering on the execution
thereof, shall take (besides special oaths not repugnant to
this Constitution, prescribed by the General Assembly,)
the following oath : 1 d<> solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
will be faithful, and true allegiance hear, to the State of
South < Jarolina, bo long as 1 may continue ;i citizen thereof,
and thai 1 am duly qualified, according to the Constitution
of this State, to exercise the office to which 1 have been
appointed, and that I will, to the best of my ability, dis-
charge the duties thereof, and preserve, protect and d< fend
the Constitution of this State. So help me God."
Done at Charleston, the twenty-second day of December,
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and sixty.
I>. I\ d.\MlM>\. /' '„/.
Attest: B. V. A rthi bl I erk.
ordinances. 129
The State of South Carolina.
At a Convention of the People of the State of South
Carolina, began and holder at Columbia, on the seven-
teenth <l:iv of December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty, and thence contin-
ued by adjournment to Charleston, and there, by divers
adjournments, to the twenty-second day of December,
in the same year.
AN ORDINANCE
To make Provisional Postal Arrangements in South
Carolina.
Whereas, the State of South Carolina owes it to her own
citizens, and to those of the other States, that, as one of
the contracting parties, she should not prevent or interrupt
the performance of the pending contract for carrying and
deliyering of the Mails made by the United States while
South Carolina was one of said States: Be it ordained by (he
/' j / South OoaroUna, m Convention assembled, That the
existing postal contracts and arrangements shall he contin-
ued, and the persons charged with the duties thereof shall
continue to discharge said duties until a Postal Treaty or
Treaties shall be concluded, or until otherwise ordered by
this Convention.
Done at Charleston, the twenty-second day of December,
in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred
and sixty.
D. F. JAMISON, President.
Attest: B. F. Arthur, Cl-rk.
9
ORDINANCES. 131
The State of South Carolina.
At a Convention of the People of the State of South
Carolina, begun and holder] a1 Columbia, on 1 lie seven-
teenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred ;m<l sixty, and thence continued
by adjournment to Charleston, and there, by divera
adjournments, to the twenty-sixth day of December, in
the same year.
AN ORDINANCE
To make Provisional Arrangements for the Continuance of
Commercial Facilities in South Carolina.
Whereas, it La due to our late confederates in the political
onion, known as the United States of America, as also to
the citizens of South Carolina engaged in commerce, that
no abrupt or Budden change be made in the rate of duties
upon imports into this State; and, whereas, ii is not desired
by tlii- Stato to secure any advantage in trade to her own
ports abov< those of any of the slaveholding Stales, her hit.'
confederates in the said Union; and, whereas, this Ordi-
naiiee. foi the considerations indicated, is designed to he
provisional merely : therefore,
We, '/<■ PeopU of fl" StaU of South Carolina, in Qmvention
!. ,!■ <l 'Ian and ordain, and it is hereby declared and
ordained,
First: That all citizens of this St:ite. •uh,,. at the date of
the Ordinal 5 rion, were holding offio ted
with the Customs, under the Gtovernn the Uni
ithin the limits of South Carolina, be, and t;
hereby appointed to hold, under tl i
exclusive of any further connection what ever with 1 1
end I ment of the United 8tat< -. the same offl
they now fill, until oth< [\ • the
same pay and emoluments for their sen i<
182 ORDINAN
Sirnml: That until this Convention, Or the (ieneral As-
sembly, dull otherwise provide, the Gtovernor sluill appoint
to all vacancies which may occur in inch offi<
Third: That, until otherwise provided by this Conven-
tion, <>r the Genera] Assembly, the revenue, collection and
navigation laws of the United states. s.> far as they may be
applicable, be, ami they are hereby adopted, and made the
laws of this State, saving that no duties shall be collected
upon imports from the States forming the late Federal
Union, known as the United States of America, nor upon
the tonnage of vessels owned in whole or in part by the
citizens of the said States, and Baving ami excepting the
Act of Congress, adopted the 8d day of March. ls17. enti-
tled ■• An Act authorizing the deposil of papers of foreign
V( --els with the Consuls of their respective nation-." which
said Act is hereby declared to be of no force within the
limits of this State.
Fourth: That all vessels huilt in South Carolina, or else-
where, and owned to the amount of one-third by a citizen
or citizens of South Carolina, or any of the Blaveholding
commonwealths of North America, and commanded by I
citizen thereof, and no other, shall be registered as vessels
of South Carolina, under the authority of the Collector and
Naval ( linear.
Fifth : That all the official acts of the officers aforesaid,
in which it is usual and proper to set forth the authority
under which they act, Of the st_\ le of documents LSSUed by
them, OT any of them, >hall he in the nam.' of the State of
South ( Sarolina.
Sixth: That all moneys hereafter Collected by any of the
officers aforesaid .-hall, after deducting the sums necessary
f.r the compensation of officers and other expenses, be
paid into the Tiva-un of the State of South Carolina, for
the USe Of the said State, BUbjecl to the order of this Con-
vention, or the General Assembly.
Seventh: That the officers aforoaid thai] retain in their
hands all property of the United states in their possession,
Custody, or control, BUbjeot to the disposal of this State,
ORDINANCES. 133
who will account for the same upon a final settlement with
the Government of the United States.
Done at Charleston, the twenty-sixth day of December,
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and sixty.
D. F. JAMISON, President.
Attest : B. F. Arthur, Clerk.
ORDINANCES. 135
The State of South Carolina.
At a Convention of the People of the State of South
Carolina, began and holder) at Columbia, on the seven-
teenth dav of Peeeniher, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty, and thence continued
by adjournment to Charleston, and there, by divers
adjournments, to the twenty-seventh day of December,
iu the same year.
AX ORDINANCE
To amend the Constitution of the State of South Carolina
in respect to the Executive Department.
We, th< J\,,rh of the State of South Carolina, in Convention
embled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and
ordained,
That the Governor shall have power to receive ambassa-
dors, ministers, consuls, and agents from foreign powers ; to
appoint Buch agents, to be paid out of the contingent fund,
as in his discretion he may choose to employ ; to conduct
gotiations with foreign powers ; to make treaties by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate, provided two-
thirds of the Senators present agree; to nominate, and by
and with the advice and consent of the Semite, to appoint
h ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, as
the Genera] Assembly Bhall have previously directed to be
appointed, and also all other officers, whose appointment
otherwise shall not have been provided for by law ; to fill
all vacancies that may happen during tie of the
In the offices to which he had the power to nomi-
nate a- above mentions d, by granting commissions which
ill expire at the i ad of the next □ of th<
I to convene the Senate whenever, in his opinion, it may
be i T . ■. during the exist-
136 ORDINAN
ence of a Convention, all treaties and directions for appoint-
ment of ambassadors, ministers, or consuls, shall be subject
to the advice and consent of the Convention, or to its sepa-
rate action.
And it ia further ordained, That the Governor shall imme-
diately appoint f<»ur persons, with the advice andcoi
of tl»i.- Convention, who, together with the Lientenant-
t. nior, shall form a Council, t<> be called the Executive
Council, whose duty it -hall be. when required by the Gov-
ernor, to advise with him upon all matters which may he
submitted to their consideration; ami that a record of such
consultations shall he kepi : Providea\ nevertheleM, That the
Governor shall, in all cases, decide upon hi.- own action.
Done at Charleston, the twenty-seventh day of Decem-
ber, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun-
dred and sixty.
1). P. dAMl>n.\, President.
Attest: B. F. Arthur, Ckrk.
ORDINANCES. 137
Tiik State of South Carolina.
At a Convention of the People of the State of South
Carolina, began and holden at Colombia) on the sev-
enteenth day of December, in the year of out Lord
one thousand eight hundred and Bixty, and thence
continued by adjournment to Charleston, and there,
by ifiven adjournments* to the twenty-seventh day of
December in the same year.
AN ORDINANCE
To alter the Constitution of the State of South Carolina,
by striking out certain words in sundry places.
We, the peopl* of ih< State of South Carolina, in Convention
assembled, do declare and ordain, and it it hereby declared and
ordained,
That the Constitution of the State of South Carolina be
altered by striking therefrom certain words in sundry
places, as follows, to wit: In the Twenty-firsl Section of
the First Article, strike out in two places where they occur
in tlii.— Section, the following words — "the United St
or either of them." In the Third Clause of the Second
Section of the Second Article, strike out the following
word- — "or under any State or the United States." In
the Sixth Section of the Second Article, Btrike out the fol-
lowing words — "except when they shall be called into the
actual service of the United Stat In the Second Clause
of the First Section of the Third Article, strike out the
following words — "the United States." In the amend-
t <»t the amendment of the Fourth Section of the
First Article, (which amendment of the amendment *
ratified December twentieth, one thousand eight hundred
and fifty-six,) strike out the following word- — "and non-
commissioned officers and private soldiers of the Army
of the United Si In the Fifth Section ol E
138 OBD
Article, Btrike out in the places where they occur in tiny
Section, the word "absence, M and in li<-u thereof insert
"removal;" also strike out "being absent," and insert in
lieu thei moval from the 8tat<
Done at Charleston, the twenty-seventh day of Decem-
ber, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun-
dred and sixty.
D. F. .1 A Ml>< >\\ President
Attest : B. K. Akihi i:. ( lerk.
ORDINANCES. 139
The State of South C irolin \.
At a Convention of the People of the State of South
Carolina, begun and holden at Columbia, on the seven-
teenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty, and thence con-
tinue! by adjournment to Charleston, and there, by
•livers adjournments, to tin thirty-firsl day of Decem-
ber, in the same year.
\X OEDINAKqj
Concerning Powers lately vested in the Congress of the
Dnited States.
We, //<< People of the State of South Carolina, m Convention
mbled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and
ordained,
That all powers which, by 1 1 1 1 ^ State, were heretofore
delegated t<» the Congress of the United States, shall be
rested in the General Assembly, except that during the
existence of this Convention, the powers of the General
Assembly shall not extend, without the direction of this
mention, to any of these subjects, vie : Duties and Im-
posts, ili«' Post-Office, the Declaration <>t War, Treat
federacy with other States, Citizenship and Treason.
: Charleston, the thirty-first day of December, in
tip if our Lord ''He thousand eight hundred and
sixty.
1). V. JAMISON, /' nL
\-- t: B. F u.m i . Clerk.
ORDINANCE. 141
TriE State of South Carolina.
At a Convention of the People of the State of South
Carolina, begun and holden al Columbia, ou tlie seven-
teenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty, and thence con-
tinued by adjournmenl t<> Charleston, and tliere, by
divers adjournments, to the thirty-first day of Decem-
ber, in the same j ear.
AN ORDINANCE
To Define and Punish Treason.
We, the Peoplt of il" StaU of South Carolina, in Convention
assembled, <l" d><'t<in: and ordain, and it is f<<rJ>y declared and
ordained.
That in addition to what has been already declared to be
treason by the General Assembly, treason againsl this State
shall consist only in levying war againsl the State, or
adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort; and
that treason Bhall be punished by death, without benefit of
clergy.
Done at Charleston, the thirty-first day of December, in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty.
D. F. JAMISOK, President
Attest : B. F. A 1: iini;. ( tt rh.
ORDINANCES. 143
'I'm Sr\i i oi South Carolin l
At a Convention of the People of the Stan- of South
Carolina, began ami holden al Columbia, on the seven-
teenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty, and thence contin-
ued by adjournment to Charleston, and there, by divers
adjournments, to tin' thirty-first day of December, in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty.
\\ ORDINANCE
Concerning Judicial Powers.
We, iln PeopU of the State of South Carolina, in Convention
nbled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and
ordained,
That tlic judicial power heretofore delegated by this State,
bo as to form a part of the judicial power of the United
States, having reverted to this State, shall be exercised by
such Courts a< the General Assembly shall direct.
Done at Charleston, the thirty-first day of December, in
th«' year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ty.
I). 1". JAMISON, President
Attest : B. F. Am m u. Clerk.
ORPIN \N 145
TnK State of South Carolina.
At a Convention of the People of the State of South
Carolina, begun and holdeu at Columbia, on the
enteentfa day of December, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eighi hundred and sixty, ;in<l thence
continued by adjournment to Charleston, and there, by
divers adjournments, io the first day <>t' January in the.
year <>(' our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-one.
\\" <>KDINA\, i
( loncerning Citizenship.
We, th* Peopl of tfo s/,/t, qf Smith Carolina, in Convention.
nbledfdo declan and ordain, and it is hereby declared and
1. Every person who, at the date of the Ordinan< of
ii. waa residing in this State, and was t]i"n l>y
birth, residence, or naturalization, a citizen of this State,
anal] continue ;i citizen of this State, unlese a foreign resi-
dence shall be established by such person with 1 1n- Inten-
tion of expatriation.
3o, also, shall continue every free white person who,
p the date a ;. maj be born within the territory
of tlii- i born outside of that )• rritory, i
father who then waa ;i citizi n of thi - St
•i. :i citizen of any one of the
r the m United
»f Am. rica, who, within twelve montl the
date "l tin' ( »]•■; - ion, Bhall come t<> n side in
tlii- State, with the int. ntion "i n maining, upon such ,
h of all< 1- low |
vid' d.
k So, also, ever
in tli" actut
1"
1 4 < , OBD]
shall tal i' hia intention to continue in Buob aer-
fioe for at Least three months, unless sooner discharged
honorably, and also the oath of allegiance below prescribed.
In this case, the oaths shall be administered by some com-
missioned officer of the Bervice, in which 1 1 1 « - applicanl for
citizenship maj be engaged, superior in rank to the appli-
cant, and thereupon certificate of the citizenship of the
applicant shall be signed by the officer and delivered to the
•applicant.
.">. s... also, every free white person, not a citizen of any
of the States above mentioned, who, at the date of t'1*'
Ordinance of Secession, was residing in this State, or who,
within one year from thai date, shall come to reside in this
Stan-, with the intention of remaining, upon Buch person's
appearing before the Court of Common Pleas t'<>r an) of
the Districts of this State, establishing, by his or her own
oath, tin- residence and intention here required, and taking
the oath of allegiance and abjuration b< low prescribed.
6. So, also, every person, not a citizen of any of the
States above on otioned, at the date aforesaid, who maj
come bo reside in this State, with the intention of remain-
ing, and may be naturalized according to the naturalization
laws of thia State. Until they may be altered oi repealed,
(fee naturalization laws of the United States, accommodated
to the Bpecial condition of the State, are hereby made the
taws of thia Stat-', except that Instead of the oaths required
|wr those laws in the linal A.ct, the oath of allegiance ta
ihi- State, and of abjurat ion below provided, shall be
taken.
7. In all eases, the citizenship of a man -hall extend to
hi- wife present or future, whenever .-he shall have a resi-
dence in the State, and shall extend also i<> each of his.
children, thai under the age of eighteen years, may have g
residence in the State. In like manner, the citizenship of
a woman shall extend to eaeh of her children, that under
the age of eighteen years, may have a residence in the
State; Provided, That in m> ease shall citizenship extend
to any person who is not a free white person.
8. Thai the oath of allegiance to this State -hull be in
(lie following form, to wil : " I do awear (or affirm) that I
will be faithful, and true allegiance bear, to the State <il
South Carolina, aa long as I may continue a citizen
thereof."
'.K The oath of abjuration shall be in the following form,
t<» wit : "I do swear (or affirm) that I do renounce, and
forever abjure, all allegiance and fidelity t<> every prince,
potentate, state, or so^ ereignty whatsoever, except the State
South ( 'arolina."
Done at Charleston, the first day of January, in the yea*
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixly-one
l>. 1. J \MI><»\". President.
Attest : B. F. Aktiiii:. Clerk.
ORDIN 'N< BS. 14(.»
Thb State of South Carolis \.
At a Convention of the People of the State of South
Carolina, begun and holden at Columbia, on the seven-
teenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hondred and sixty, and thence con-
tinued by adjournment to Charleston, and there, by
divers adjournments, to the tit'tli day of January, in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-one.
AN ORDINANCE
To vest in the General Assembly the power to establish
Postal Arrangements.
We, th Peopk of tfu Statt of South Carolina, in Convention
assembled, dodedart and ordain, and it is hereby declared and
ordained,
That all power necessary to make Postal Arranger
and enact Postal Laws, is hereby vested in the General
\ sembly.
Done at Charleston, the fifth daj of January, in the 3 mm
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-
I). F. JAMISON, President
Attest : B. F. A 1. 1 in ft, Chrk.
CORRESPONDENCE
BETWEEN THE
commissioners of tfa $tatt of j£o. Gjja.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
CORRESPONDENCE. 153
[i.KTTKU OK TIIK COMMISSIONERS TO Tin" PRESIDENT.]
Washington. 28th December, I860.
Sir: We have the honor to transmit to you ;i copy of
the full powers from the Convention of the I 'eople of South
Carolina, under which we arc "authorized and empowered
to treat with the Government of the CTnited States for the
delivery of the forts, magazines, light houses and other
real estate, with their appurtenances, within the limits of
South Carolina, and also for an apportionment of the pub-
lic debt and for a division of all other property held by the
Government of the United States as agent of the confed-
erated Stat( 9, of which South Carolina was recently a
member; and generally t<> negotiate as to all other meas-
ures and arrangements proper to be made and adopted in
the existing relation <>f the parties, and for the continuance
of peace and amity between this commonwealth and the
Government at Washington."
In the execution of tln> trust, it is our duty to furnish
you, a- w e now do, wiili an official copy "f the Ordinance
of Secession, by which the State of s<>mli Carolina has
Lined the powers Bhe delegated t" tli«' Government of
the United States and has declared her perfect sovereignty
and independen
It would also have 1" en our duty to have informed you
m re ready to te with you upon all inch
a are necessarily raised by the adoption of this.
ordinance, and that re prepared t" enter upon tin-
otiation with th< I desire to avoid all unn<
and hostile collision, and so to inaugurate our new relations
are mutual respi i ral advantage and a future
I will and harmony ben< acial to all the p&i
conct rrn
164 I'l N'T.
But the events of the Last twenty-four hours reuder Buoh
an assurance impossible. We came here the representa-
tives of :ui authority which could, at any time within the
past sixty days, have tab session of the forts in Char-
leston harbor, but which, upon pledges given in a manner
that, we cannot doubt, determined n> trust to your honor
rather than to its own power. Since our arrival here an
officer of the United States, acting, as we arc assured, not
only without but against your orders, has dismantled one
fort ami occupied another, thus altering, to a mosl import-
ant extent, the condition of affiurt under which we came.
Until these circumstances are explained in a manner
which relieves u- of all doubt as to the spirit in which th
negotiations shall be conducted, we are Forced to suspend
all discussion as to any arrangements by which our mutual
interests might be amicably adjusted.
And. in conclusion, we would urge upon you the imme-
diate withdrawal of the troops from the harbor of Charles-
tdn. Under present circumstances, they are a standing
menace which renders negotiation impossible, and. as our
recent experience shews, threatens speedily to bring to a
bloody issue questions which ought to be settled with tem-
perance and judgment.
We have the honor, Sir, to he.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servants,
ft. W. BAENvTBLL,
J. II. ADAMB.
JAMES L ORBi
Oammi$siora rs.
Tn tin |'|;l SIDKNT
of the United States.
C0RRBSP0NDEN1 B 155
[r.rri y OF Tin, PBESIDBNT TO Tin: OOMMISSlONfcaS.]
Washington City, "'"tli December, 1860.
Gtntlemen : I have the jaonor t-» receive your communi-
cation of 28th Lust., together with a eopy of your "full
powers from tin* Convention of the Tropic of South Caro-
lina," authorising yon to treat with the Government of tin1
United States on various important subjects therein nn n-
tioned, and also a copy of the Ordinance bearing date on
the 20th instant, declaring that "the Union now subsisting
between South Carolina and other States under the name
of 'the United Stat* - of America.' is hereby dissolved."
In answer to this communication, T have to say, that my
position ;i- President of the United States was clearly
defined in the message to Congress of the 3d instant. In
that I stated that, "apart from the execution of the laws.
so far as this may he practicable, the Executive has no
authority to decide what shall be the relations between
the Federal Government and South Carolina. He has
i invested with no Buch discretion. He p no
power to change the relations heretofore existing between
them, much h — to acknowledge the independence of that
State. This would he to invest ;i mere executive officer
with the power of recognizing the dissolution of the Con*
federacy among our thirty-three sovereign States. It h
no resemblance to the recognition of a foreign d facto
government — involving no such responsibility. Any at-
tempt to do this Would, on hi- part, he ;i naked a<t of
■surpation. It i-. therefore, my duty to submit to Con-
gress tie- whole question, in all it- bearings."
h is my opinion still. I could, therefore, meet you
only ;i- pir ntlemen of the highest chai and
tirely willing to communicati l any pro-
t I - .ii yon might have to make to that body upon
subject. Of this you m re well aware. It wee ntj
CORRESPONDENT B.
desire, that such b disposition might 1"' made of the whole
subject by Congress, who alone possess tne power, las to
prevent the Inauguration of a civil war between the parties;
in regard to the possession of the Federal Forts in the
harbor of Charleston; and I therefore deeply regret, that,
in your opinion, "the events of the last twenty-four hours
render this impossible." In conclusion, you urge upon me
"the immediate withdrawal of the troops from the harbor
of Charleston/' Btating that, "under present circumstam
they are a standing menace which renders negotiation
impossible, and as our recent experience shows, threatens
speedily to bring to a bloody issue, questions which ought
to be Bettled with temperance and judgment."
The reason for this change in your position is. that Bince
your arrival in Washington, "an officer of the United
Stales, acting as we (you) are assured, not onlywithout, but
against your (my) orders, has dismantled one fort and occu-
pied another, tints altering, to a mosl important extent, the
condition of affairs under which we (you) came." You
also allege that you came>h.ere " the representatives of an
authority which could, at any time, within the past Bixty
days have taken possession of the forts in Charleston" har-
bor, but which, upon pledges given in a manner that we
(you) cannot doubt, determined to trust to your (my) honor
rather than to its own power."
This brings me to a consideration of the nature of those
alleged pledges, and in what manner they have been ob-
served. In my message of the third of December last, 1
stated, in regard to the property of the United States in
South Carolina, that it "has been purchased for a fair
equivalent 'by the consent of the Legislature of the state,'
■ for the erection of ton-, magazines, arsenals." &c, and
over these the authority 'to exercise. exclusive legislation.'
has been expressly granted by the Constitution to. Congress.
It is not believed that any attempt will he made to expel
the United States from this property by force; hut if ill
this I should prove to he mistaken, the officer in command
of the forts lias received orders to act strictly on the defen-
CORRESPONDENCE. 157
sivo. Hi Buch a contingency, the responsibility fof conse-
quences would rightfully rest upon the heads of the assail-
ants." This being the condition of the parties, on Saturday,
fill December, four of the representatives from South
Carolina called upon me and requested an interview. We
bad an earnest conversation on the subject of these forts,
and the best moans of preventing a collision between the
parties for the purpose of sparing the effusion of blood. I
suggested, for prudential reasons, thai if would be beal to
l»iit in writing what they said to me verbally. They did so
accordingly, and on Monday morning, the 10th instant.
three of them presented to me a paper signed by all the
representatives from South Carolina, with a single excep-
tion, of which the following is a copy:
Toll A" dleney Jambs Buchanan, ,
President of the United States:
In compliance with our statement to you yesterday, we
now express to you our strong convictions that neither the
constituted authorities, nor any hotly of the people of the
State of South Carolina, will either attack or molest the
United States Forts, in the harbor of Charleston, previous-
ly to the action of the Convention, and we hop.- and
believe, not until an offer has been made, through an
accredited representative, to negotiate for an amicable ar-
rangement cf all matters between the State and the Fed-
eral (io\( rnnieiit. provided that no reinforcements shall be
-ent into those forts, and their relative military status shall
remain a- at present.
JKO. MeuFFFX.
W.M. PORCHES MILES,
M. F. F.mMIAM.
w. w. BOYCE,
F \wi;f.\< F \1. KFITT.
Washu 60.
And here I must, in justice to mj lark, if
the time the paper wai presented t" me, I I to the
••1 "provided," as ii mighl ' rued i 1 1 r « ^ an agrees
m. "ii my part, which I never would make. They said
thai nothing was farther from their intention — they did not
understand it, and I should nol so consider it. It if
evident they could enter into no reciprocal agreement with
me on the subject They did not | ithority
to do this, and were acting in their individual character.
1 considered ii as nothing more, in effect, than tin- promise
<>t' highly honorable gentlemen to exert their influence for
the purpose expressed. The even! has proven that they
have faithfully kept iliis promise, although I have never
Bince received a line from any one of them, or from any
member of the Convention, on the subject, ft i- well
known that it was m y determination, and this I freely ex-
pressed, nol o. reinforce the forts in the harbor, and thus
produce a collision, until they hail been actually attacked,
or until I ha<l certain evidence that they were about to be
attacked. This paper I received most cordially, and con-
sidered it as a happy omen that peace mighl still he pre-
served, and that time might thus he gained for reflection.
This is the whole foundation for the alleged pledge.
But I acted in the same manner 1 would have done had
I entered into a positive and formal agreement with parties
capable of contracting, although such an agreement would
have been, on my part, from the nature of inv official duties.
Impossible.
I'he world knows that 1 have never sent any reinforce-
ments to the forts in Charleston harbor, and 1 have cer-
tainly never authorized any change to be made "in their
relative military status."
Bearing upon this subject, I refer you loan order issued
by the Secretary of War, on the Llth inst., to Major Ander-
son, but not brought to my notice until the 21st instant.
[t is as follows :
" Memorandum of verbal instructions to Major A.nderson, 1st
Artillery, Commanding Fort Moultrie, 8. C.
You are aware of the great anxiety of the Secretary of
OOEBBSPONDBNCB. L59
War that a collision of the troops with the people of this
State shall be avoided, and of hi- studied determination to
pursue a course with reference to the military force and
forts in this harbor, whioh shall guard against su< -h a col-
lision. He has, therefore, carefully abstained from inon
ing the force at this point, or taking any measures which
might add to the present excited state of the public mind,
or which would throw any doubt on the confidence he feels
that South Carolina -will not attempt by violence to obtain
\u of tlic public works, or interfere with their oc< u-
pancy. Bui as the counsel and acts of rash and impulsive
persons may possibly disappoint these expectations of the
Government, be (hems it proper that you should be pre-
pared with instructions to meet so unhappy a contingency,
lie has, therefore, directed me, verbally, to give you such
instructs
You are carefully to avoid every act which would need-
lytend to provoke aggression : and. for that reason, yon
ar< not, without evident and imminent necessity, to take
up any position which could be construed into the assump-
tion of a hostile attitude; hut you arc to hold p
(he forts in this harbor, and, if attacked, you are to del-
yourself to the last extremity. The smallness of your force
will not permit you, perhaps, to occupy more than one
of the three forts; hut an attack on. <t attempt to take
possession of either of them, will he regarded a- an act of
tility, and you may then put your command into either
of them which you may deem most proper, to in. i
power of resistance. You arc also authorized to take simi-
lar defensivi whenever you have tangible evidence
;i d< ign to proceed to ;< hostile act.
I>. 1'. BUTLER, Assistant Adjutant General
1 Moi i i i.n . s. < .. Dec, 11.1 860.
in conformity to my in-- 1 to Major Buell.
JOHN B. FLOYD, S / War.
1 .
Thee the last instructions transmitted to M
Anderson before his removal to Fort Sumter, with a single
ption in regard i<< ;i particular which does m>t. in any
degree, affect the present question. Under these circum-
stances, it is clear thai Major Anderson acted upon his own
responsibility, and without authority, unless, indeed, be had
"tangible evidence of a design t<> proceed t.> a hostile act,"
on the part of the authoritii S »uth Carolina, which has
not yet been alleged. Still, In- fa :i brave ami honorable
officer; and justice requires that In' should not be con-
demned without a lair hearing.
Be tlii- ;i- it may, when I Learned that Major Ami
had Lefl Fort Moultrie, and proceeded t-> Fort Sumter, my
first promptings were to command him t<> return to his
former position, ami there t<> await the oontingi ucies pre-
sented in his instructions. This could only have been done,
with any degree of safety t<> the command, by the concur-
rence of tin- South Carolina authorities. But, before any
Btepg could possibly have been taken in this direction, we
received information, dated on the 28th instant, that "the
Palmetto flag floated out t<« the breeze at Castle Pinckne^,
and a large military force went over Last night (the JTth
Fort Moultrie." Thus the authorities of South Carolina,
without waiting or asking for any explanation, and doubt-
Le8s believing, a- you have expressed it, that the officer had
acted not only without, hut against my orders, on the verj
next day after the uighl when the removal was made,
seized, by a military force, two of the three federal forts in
the harbor of Charleston, and have covered them under
their <>\vn flag, instead of that of the United States. At
this gloomy period of our history, startling events succeed
each other rapidly. On the ^ erj day (the 27th instant) that
po esaion of these two forts was taken, the Palmetto flag
was raised over the Federal Custom Souse and Post Office
in CharlestoD ; and. <>n the same day, every officer of the
Customs — Collector, Naval Officers, Surveyor and A.pprais-
■resigned their offices. Ami this, although it was well
»wn, from ih« Language of my message, that, as an execu-
tive officer, I i;l! myself bound to collect the revenue at the
0ORRE8PONDEHCB. 161
port of CharlestOE under the existing laws. In the harbor
of Charleston, we now find three forte confronting each
other, over all of which the federal flag floated only four
days ago ; but now, over two of them, this flag has been
supplanted, and the Palmetto flag baa been substituted in its
stead, li is. under all these circumstances, thai I am urged
immediately to withdraw the troops from the harbor of
Charleston, and am informed thai without this, negotiation
is Impossible. This I cannot do; this I will not do. Such
an idea was never thought of by me in any possible con-
tingency. No allusion to it had ever been made in any
communication between myself and any human being.
But the inference is. that I am bound to withdraw the troops
from theonlj fort remaining inthepo ion of the United
States in the harbor of Charleston, because the officer then
in command of all the forts thought proper, without instruc-
tions, to change his position from one of them to another.
I cannot admit the justice of anv such inference.
At this point of writing, I have received information, by
telegram, from Captain Humphreys, in command of the
Arsenal at Charleston, "that it has to-day (Sunday, the
30th) been taken by force of arms." It is estimated that
the munitions of war belonging to the DnitedStates in this
Arsenal are worth half a million of dollar-.
Comment is needless. After this information, I have
only t«. add, that, whilst it is my duty to defend Port
Sumter, as a portion of the public property of the United
against hostile attacks from whatever quarter they
may come, by such means as I may posw ss for this pur-
. I do not perceive how such a defence can be con-
strued into .1 in- i ii-i the City of < lharleston.
With great personal n gard, I remain
Fours, very respectfully,
J kMEfi BUt 1 IAN AN.
/ // ■'////,
I'.T W. ! | J,I„
• I ' MI - II. A I. '
11
10J CORRESPOND
cmsSIOKI EM i" ; in 1 1
HINGTON, D. C.
Januar 61.
S . We have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter of th< 30th December, in reply to a noto
dressed by as to you on the 28tb of the same month,
Commissioners from South Carolina.
In reference to the declaration with which your reply
commences, thai "your position as Presidenl of the United
States was clearly defined in the Message to Congress of
the 3d instant," thai you possess " no pow< r to change the
relations heretofore existing " between South Carolina and
the United States, "much less to acknowledge the inde-
].. udence of thai State;" and that, consequently, you could
meet as only as private gentlemen of the highesl character,
with an entire willingness to communicate to Congress
any proposition we mighl have to make, we deem it only
necessary to say, thai the State of South Carolina having,
in the exercise of thai greal righl bf self-government which
underlies all our political organizations, declared herself
sovereign and independent, we, as her representatives, felt
no special solicitude as to the character in which you
mighl recognize us. Satisfied thai the State had simplj
exercised her unquestionable right, we were prepared, in
order to reach substantia] good, to waive the formal con-
siderations which your constitutional scruples might have
|,p Miit.d you from extending. V7e came here, therefore,
expecting to be received as you did receive us. and per-
fectly content with that entire willingness of* which you
assured us. to submit any proposition to Congress which
we mighl have to make upon the subject of the independ-
ence of the State. That willingness whs ample recognition
of the condition of public affairs which rendered our pros-
COBRESPONDBNCE. 168
ence necessary. Tn this position, however, it is our duty,
both to the State which we represent and to ourselves, to
correct several important misconceptions of our letter into
which yon have fallen.
Yon say, "It was my earnest desire that such a disposi-
tion might be made of the whole Bubject by Congress, who
alone | the power to prevent the inauguration of a
civil war between the parties in regard to the possession
of the Federal forts in the harbor of Charleston; and I,
therefore, deeplyregret that, in your opinion, 'the events
of the last twenty-four hours render this impossible.' " We
expressed no such opinion, and the Language which yon
quote as ours, is altered in its sense by the omission of a
most important part of the sentence. What we did
was: "But the events of the last twenty-four hours render
assurance impossible." Place that "assurance"
contained in our Letter, in the sentence, and we arc prepared
to repeat it.
Again, professing to quote our language, you say: —
"Thus the authorities of South Carolina, without waiting
or asking for any explanation, ami. doubtless, believing, SB
you have expressed it, that the officer had acted not only
without, but against my orders," Stc We expressed no
such opinion in reference to the belief of the people of
South Carolina. The language which you have quot
applied solely and entirely to our assurance, obtained
here, and based, as yon well know, upon your own declara-
tion— a declaration which, at thai time, it was impossible
for the author'n ith Carolina to have known. But,
without following this letter into all it- details, we pro]
only to meet the chief points of the argument.
Smne v. State -I' S.-uth ( 'arolinii
her intention, in the existing condition ><i" public affairs, t<>
d( from the United S1 3he called a Convention
of her peo] it her declaration in force. The Con-
tention met, and passed the Ordinance of fi i >n. All
this yon anticipated, and your COUIte of action wai t]
OUghly OOnsiden d. In your annual message, you declared
Iti4 3P0NDBW
yon had no right, aod would ao1 attempt, to i d-
ing State, but thai yon were bound by your constitutional
oath, and would defend the property of the United BtatM
within the borders of South Carolina, it' an attempt •
made to take it by force. Seeing very early that this ques-
tion of property was a difficult and deli . you mani-
fested .1 desire to settle it without collision. You did not
reinforce the garrisons in the harbor <>t' Charleston. You
removed :i distinguished :m<l veteran officer from the com-
mand of Fort Moultrie, because he attempted to incn
his supply of ammunition. You refused to send additional
troops i" the same garrison when applied for by the officer
appointed to succeed him. Yon accepted the resignation
of the oldest and most eminent member of your Cabinet,
rather than allow these garrisons to be strengthened. You
eompelled as officer stationed at Fort Sumter, to return
immediately to the Arsenal, forty muskets which he had
taken to arm his men. You expressed not to one, but to
many, of the most distinguished of our public characters,
whose testimony will be placed upon the record, whenever
it is necessary, your anxiety for a peaceful termination of
this controversy, and your willingness not to disturb the
military status <>!' the forts, if Commissioners Bhould be
sent to the (Jovernment, whose communications you prom-
ised to submit to Congress. Yon received and acted on
assurancee from the highest official authorities of South
Carolina, that no attempt would be made to disturb your
possession of the forts and property of the United States,
if you would not disturb their existing condition until
Commissioners had been Bent, and the attempt to negotiate
had foiled. You took from the members of the House of
Representatives, a written memorandum that no such
attempt should be made, "provided that qo reinforcements
shall be sent into those fort-, and their relative military
status shall remain a> at present." And, although you
attach no force to the acceptance of Buch a paper, although
vnn "considered it as nothing more in effect than the
promise of highly honorable gentlemen," as an obligation
CORRESPONDENCE. 165
on one side without corresponding obligation on the other,
it must be remembered (if we are rightly informed) that
you were pledged, if you ever did send reinforcements, to
return it to those from whom you had received it before
you executed yum- resolution. You sent orders to your
officers, commanding them strictly to follow a Line of con-
duct in conformity will) such an understanding.
Beside all this, you had received formal and official
notice from the Governor of South Carolina, that we had
been appointed Commissioners, and were on our way to
Washington. You knew the implied condition under
which we came; our arrival was notified to you, and an
hour appointed for an interview. We arrived in Washing"
ton on Wednesday, at three o'clock, and you appointed an
interview with us ni one the next day. Early on that day,
Thursday, the news was received here of the movement of
Major Anderson. That news was communicated to you
immediately, and you postponed our meeting until half-
pa-t two o'clock, on Friday, in order that you miirht con-
sultyour ( 'ahinet. On Friday we saw VOU, and we called
Upon you then to rede, ni your pledge. You could not
deny it. With the facts we have stated, and in the nice of
the crowning and conclusive fact, that your Secretary of
War had resigned his seat in the < labinet, upon the publicly
avowed ground thai the action of Major Anderson had
violated the pledged faith of the Government, and that un-
less the pledge was instantly redeemed, he was dishonored;
denial was impossible; you did not deny it You do nol
di uy it now. hut you seek to i scape from it> obligation on
two grounds: Let, That 101 terminated all negotiation by
d< man< preliminary, the withdrawal of the Unit d
>m the harbor of Charleston; and 2d, That
the authorities of South Carolina, instead of asking expla-
nation, and you tl pportunity to vindicate your*
■ ■I' other pi
Wi p i • .1 ni i ne both.
In the tir-t place, we d< qj positively, thai i
in .. ich demand. < >ur letter is
it will stand by tin- on tie Da it,
1»V. COR
inform you !' our mission. We Bay thai it
i our duly to li;; I of OUT read-
UK sa i" c >mn i nee negotiatioi - with thi I i arn< 91 and
anxious desire to settle all questions i n us amicably,
and to OUT mutual advantage, but tl - had )•
that assurance impossible. We Btated the events, and wo
.-aid that, until some satisfactory explanation of th<
,t- was given us. we could not proceed, and then, 1
Lag mad. • this requesl tor explanation, we added, "and, in
conclusion, we would urge upon you the immediate with-
drawal of the troops from the harbor of Charleston. Under
present circumstances they are a standing menace, which
renders negotiation impossible," flee. "Under present cu>
cumstani What circumstances! Why. dearly, the
occupation of Fort Sumter, and the dismantling of !■
Moultrie by Major Anderson, in the h >ur pledg
and without explanation or practical disavowal. And t!
is nothing in the Letter, which would or could have prevent"
ed you from declining to withdraw the troops, and offering
the restoration of the status to which you were pledged, if
BUCh had been your desire. It would have been wiser and
better, in our opinion, to have withdrawn the troops, and
this opinion we urged upon you. but we demanded nothing
hut Buch an explanation of the events of tin- last twenty-
four hours as would re-lore our Confidence in the spirit
with which the negotiation Bhould !"■ conducted. In rela-
tion to this withdrawal of the troops from the harhor. we
are compelled, however, to notice one passage of your let-
ter. Referring to it, you Bay: "This] cannot do. This I
will not do. Such an idea was never thought of by nie in
any possible contingency. No allusion to it had ever been
made in any communication between myself and any
human being."
In reply to thi-. statement, we are compelled to say, that
your conversation with us left upon our minds the distinct
impression that you did seriously contemplate the with-
draws] of the troops from Charleston harhor. And, in
support of thi- impression, we would add that we have the
positive assurance of gentlemen of the highest possible
CORRESPONDENCE. 167
public reputation, and the most unsullied integrity — men
whose name and feme, secured by Long service and patriotic
achievement, place their testimony beyond cavil — thai such
ions had been math' to, and urged upon you by
them, and had formed the subject of more than one earn-
est discussion with you. Ami it was this knowledge that
induced us to urge upon von a policy which had to n com-
mend it. its own wisdom and the weighl of such authority.
N to the second point, that th< authorities of South Caro-
lina, instead of asking explanations, and giving you the
opportunity to vindicate yourself, ti Lon of other
property of the United States, we would observe, l>t. That,
even if this were so, ii does not avail you for defence, for
the opportunity for derision was afforded you before ti:
curred. We arrived in Washington on Wednesday.
Tlte news from Major Anderson reached here early on
Thursday, ami was immediately communicated to yon. All
that day, men of the highest consideration — : men who had
striven successfully to lift you to your great office — who
had been your tried and true friends through the troubles
of your administration — soughl you, and entreated yon to
—to act • They told you that every hour com-
plicated your position. They only asked you to give the
were so — that, if the Command-
er had acted without, and againsl your orders, and in vio-
lation of your pledges, thai you would restore ti:
you had pledged your honor to maintain.
. refused to decide. Yovlt Secretary at War — your
immediate and prop* r adviser in thie whole nutter — wait
y for your d< cision, until he fell
»ming dishonor. More than t ed, and
I adjourned before you knew what
authorities of South Carolina had done, and your
proi 'i at any moment of that time, would 1.
d<d th< tiona. Bui it' you had
known th< South < iuld
that h.. i I your L
dition of tl I >r the
had in < bor, no- to hold I
168 00BRB8POHBHNI
forts against an equal enemy. Two of them were empty;
one of those two, the moat important in the harbor. It
could have been taken at any time. You ought t<> know
better than any man. thai it would have been taken, but
for the < Kbits of those who put their trust in your honor.
Believing that they were threatened by Fort Sumter espe-
cially, the people were, with difficulty, restrained from
securing, without blood, the possession of this Important
fortress. Alter many and reiterated assurances given on
your behalf, which we cannot believe unauthorized, they
determined t<> forbear, and in good faith Bent on their Com-
missioners t<» negotiate with you. They meant you no
harm : wished you no ill. They thought of you kindly,
believed you true ami were willing, as far as was consistent
with duty, to -pare you unnecessary and hostile collision.
Scarcely had their Commissioners left, than Major Ander-
son waged war. No other words will describe his action.
It was not a peaceful change from one fort to another: it
was a hostile act in the highest sense — one only justified in
the presence of a Buperior enemy, and in imminent peril.
He abandoned his position, spiked his guns, burned his gun-
carriages, made preparations for the destruction of his post,
and withdrew under cover of the night to a safer position.
This was war. No man could have believed (without your
assurance) that any officer could have taken Buch a Btep,
"not only without orders, hut againsl orders." What tin-
State did. was in Bimple self-defence; lor this act. with all
its attending circumstances, was as much war as firing a
volley : and war being thus begun, until those commencing
it explained their action, and disavowed their intention,
there was no room lor delay : and. even at this moment.
while we are writing, ii is more than probable, from the
tenor of your letter, that reinforcements are hurrying on to
the conflict, BO that when the first gun shall he tired, there
will have been, on your part, one continuous consistent
series ofactions commencing in a demonstration essentially
warlike, supported by regular reinforcement, and terminat-
ing in defeat or victory. And all this without the slight-
est provocation: for. among the many things which you
OOBRESPONDElfCB. 169
have said, there is one thing yon cannot say — you have
waited anxiously for news from the seat of war. in hopes
that delay would furnish some excuse for this precipitation.
But this "tangible evidence of a design to proceed to a
hostile act, on the part of the authorities of South Caroli-
na," (which is the only justification of Major Anderson,)
you arc forced to admil "has not yet been alleged." But
yon have decided. You have resolved to hold by force
what you have obtained through our misplaced confidence,
and by refusing to disavow the action of Major Anderson,
have converted his violation of orders into a Legitimate act
of your Executive authority. Be the issue what it may, of
this we are assured, that, if Fort Moultrie has been recorded
in history as a memorial of Carolina gallantly, Fort Sum-
ter will live upon the succeeding page as an imperishable
mony of < 'arolina faith.
By your course, you have probably rendered civil war
inevitable. !><■ it so. It' you choose to force this i-sue
upon us, the State of South Carolina will accept it. and,
relying upon Him who is the Gk)d of justice us well as the
of hosts, will endeavor to perform the great duty
which lies before her, hopefully, bravely and thoroughly.
Our mission being one for negotiation and peace, and
your note leaving US without hope of a withdrawal of the
troops from Fort Sumter, or of the restoration of the status
quo existing at the time of our arrival, and intimating, ae
we think, your determination to reinforce the garrison in
the Harbor of Charleston, we respectfully inform you that
we propose returning to Charleston on to-morrow after*
noon.
We have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully,*
Tour obedient servants,
i;. w. B \i;n\vki.l.
J. II. ADAM*
JAMES L ORE.
T" 11
\
v:
170 C0RK1>1'"NDENCE.
The last communication is endorsed as follows:
BZBOl Tivi; Mansion,
3| o'clock. Wednesday.
This paper, just presented to the President, is of BUch B
character that he declines to receive it.
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