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\ ?y^llxfV > ~ CAMDEN, SOUTH-CAROLINA DECEMBEU 16," 1851. NUMBER 97<
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^ " iVE PLUS ULTRA.''
W A NEW and splendid slock of Perfumer}-, CosXjL
metics, Soaps, and Fancy articles, which
would have been announced before but for want (
of time, consisting in part of
German, French and Amer-'Aromatic Crystal in cases: j
ican Cologne Water; Queen of Flowers Hair Oil; J
r Amber Lavender, do.; Hose Blossom Flesh Powder; '
Lubins Ext. Jockey Club; (Pure 3Ioel!e de Bocuf;
" " Jenny Lind; French Bandoline; j i
" " West End; jMarshmallow Soap;
" ' Rough & Ready; llauel's Shaving Cream :
" " Boquet de Caro-; " Ran Lustra!; I
line ; 'Cut Glass I'ungents,
" " 31ignionette; j beautiful pa terns;
" " Hedyosmia; Embroidered Powder Pull*, [
RousseH's Charcoal Paste; iChina Puff Boxes;
" Mao-tcha " Cushion Top do do; I
" PoncineSoap; 'Koussell's Hair Dye.
" Honey Soap; | ;
-ALSO- i i
English, French anJ American Tooth Brushes, some of j
t them very handsome ; Hair Brushes, a fine variety : ivory,
Horn, and Bnflalo Dressing Combs; Purses, Porte |
3Ionaies, &e. With many other choice articles too nu- j
I merous to mention in detail, which serve to make up a '
very elegant (though not the largest) assortment of ar- i
tieles of this class. Received at Z. J. DkIIAY'S.
Oct 28tf.
Lailics* Dress Goods.
FIGURED Chameleon and hlaek Silks
Rich printed and plain Delaines
Mantillas, Lace Capes, Collars, Ilk'kf*. Cloves and Hosieries,
of every decription. Just received and for sale at
A. M. ? 1L KENNDEV'S.
CARPETING, Printed Druggets, Rugs anil Ba ze, at
A. M. ds R. KENNEDY'S
11 r vtvilTTP_P?ff Powders. Chalk Bails
J liU 1 VV 14IA M ,
-Li of every variety. For sale by
THOS. J. WORKMAN.
oct24 84 jf
SUPERIOR Goslieu Butler. Eur sale oy I
Oct. I0,?0tf R. \V. ABBOTT.
ORRIS' Extra Quality Corn,
Starch for Puddings, Blanc, Mange, &.c.
^ White Ginger, Goshen and English Cheese,
Old Port Wine, Cooking Wine, &c., for sa'e bv
E. W. BONN BY.
CAMDEN HOTEL
IS NOW OPEN
FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF
THE TRAVELING PUBLIC. >
IT is an excellent and commodious building, new J
and well fitted up, and lately put in a stateof
complete repair. The rooms are large, open and
air} ; line Family parlors well furnished. 1
The Table will be supplied with every thing '
which an excellent country market will" a fiord, t
attended by the best servants.
The BAR will be supplied with the choicest j
Wines and Liquors. .
The STABLES are well fitted up ; attended by '
careful and experienced Hostlers, and well supplied
with Provender.
Also Lots prepared for the accommodation of
Drovers, with excellent water conveniences. '
There will at all times, be an Omnibus in attend- ;
ance to convey passengers to and from the Depot, t
The Subscriber having had several years cxpe- .
rience in the above business, feels confident in say- ,
ing that he will be able to give general satisfaction
to all, who may favor him with their patronage, as
he is determined to use every exertion on his part j '
to please. r
H. J. WILSON. i
Darlington Hotel,
darlington court-house. 1
mHE above House having been purchased and r
I fitfoh 11 n anew bv John Doten, is again open- j
"I J
fc ed for the accommodation of the Public. Strict j
attention to the wants and comforts of guests J
will be given, and no effort, calculated to merit
the patronage of all who may favor the establish- J
rcent with a visit, shall be spared. 1
All that the market and surrounding country t
afford will be found upon the table. s
Comfortable rooms, for families or individuals, s
are prepared. 11
The Stables will be attended by careful and '
attentive hostlers.
Drovers can be well accommodated, as any 1
number of horses and mules can be kept in the r
stables and lots expressly prepared for them. <
Nov. 1. 1950. 86 tf i
TontTtoranffP TTfttel.
A vi wu v v ?? v
THE undersigned would respectfully inform his t
friends and the travelling public in general,
that he has again rented the above Hotel lor a t
short time and would respectfully solicit a portion J
of the patronage so liberally bestowed upon him .
heretefore, as no pains will be spared to make the
traveller comfortable and at home.
The Stages, and Omnibuses will call regularly
at the House for passengers, going bi^ailroad. "
Also, Horses, and Buggies, can be had from him '
on reasonable terms, to go in the country. *
J. B. F. BOOXE.
Feb. 11, 12 tf r
PAA Heavy Negro Blankets, 75 pieces Ilea- }
* vy Negro Cloths, Low priced Red Flan- f
nels, Heavy Denims and Strip'd Homespuns, just j
received arid for sale at reduced prices, by
E. \V. BOXXEY. I
Hollow ft arc.
EVERY variety of Cauldrons, Pots, &.c? Light c
Medium and Heavy. Received and for sale (
- - - (
at very reduced price*, by
McDOWALIj & COOPER. <]
ct24 8-1 tf \
F. ROOT,
CAMDEN, S. C. M
THE HOUSEHOLD GRAVES. <
BY PHOEBE CAEY. '
Away in that valley of sunset light, 1
Where the loveliest verdure of summer waves,
The heavy shadows have closed to-night
O'er th* quiet place of our household graves. (
There the blue eyed violet meek and mild, 1
Looks eofly up when the spring-time glows;
And the dark leaved ivoy is running wild
Under the shade of the damask rose.
i
And oft we think, as the dim eyes pass,
And a shadow comes to my heart and brow, i <
Whose sad foot falls on the quiet grass,? , I 1
What hand is tending the roses now ? j '
From the starrv blooms of the rnirtle vines, j |
Who gently pushes the leaves away ? ! i
\nd the silver thread which the spider twines, I |
Is broken through the livelong day ? i <
3h, I know, in that valley, far away,
One heart stili turns to its loved and gone; | (
\nd one step, grown sadder with every day, j |
Comes often now to the graves alone. (
Sad mourner, left on that far offshore,
I ha'-e stood in the shadow beside thee there; 1
But ml raven tresses arc swept no more,
By the mournful flow of thy silver hair! j ,
? . j ,
REPORT ! I
Of the Joint Committee appointed fn examine. \ <
info the condition of the Branch of the Bunk 1 <
of the State, at Camden. \ ' i
The Joint committee apponted to examine into <
:he condition of the Branch *of the Bank ofthe .
State, at Camden, respectfully submit the foliow- (
pg as the result of their investigation :
On the lirstof October of the current year, the '
condition of that Branch was as follows: ! 1
By Notes discounted - - - - ?112.787.17 *
By Notes protested ----- 9,955 04 ' f
By Notes in suit ------ 100 00' 1
By Notes in judgement - - - - -4,740 00 (
By Drafts in Charleston - - - - 9,323 00 i
By Dratts protested ----- 400 00 j 1
By Bends - -- -- -- - 20,570 35 ' (
By Merchants' Bank, N. Y. - - - 1,929 20, 1
By the Branch Bank at Columbia - S71 43 j
By Real Estate ------- 800 02 | s
By salaries paid 0,000 00 j t
By incidental expences - - - - 130 99 j .
By U. S. Branch Mint at Oharlotec - - 47 ; t
By Bullion account - 82 77 J
By Cash on hand ------ 27,442 03
?515,198 93 ; 1
To Discount Account ?23.000 71 c
" Interest do - 6.550 53 :
" Exchange do - 1,870 82 ?
" do do North 50 30 ?
" Protest do - 128 00
44 Individual Depositor** ?1U
Ti?o Mntlinr ll'jnlc 457,747 80
" Bank S. S. C. on J.
W. Canity's bond - CI 28
?.315,1 OS 03 '
*?et profits far the year ending 30lh Sept. lS51,j
j^CjOSl 43. * . j
The Committee have no reason to doubt!
hat the debts due to the Dank arc well secur d,
and will ho realized, except seven hundred
ind ten dollars of the notes, which arc admit- c
ed to be desperate. This sum bears so small c
i proportion to the amount loaned, as to chal- r
engo a comparison with any of the business i
lursuits of men, whether in banking or other-1 s
.vise, as to the amount of losses sustained in j
heir operations
The whole amount now outstanding, in r
lotos, bonds, and judgements, is four hundred i e
md sixty-eight thousand, one hundred and fif- i c
y-threc dollars. This has been distributed ; c
unongst five hundred arid twenty-three debtors, i e
ivcraging about eight hundred and ninety- ; <J
ive dollars to each. The largest debts are ! e
lue upon bonds, of which there are three in : a
lumber; two of them, however, absorbing an ! j
imount of the funds of the Hank very much |j
lisproportioned to the other debtors. j (-j
- 1 1 an I
These honti debts were contracieu in 1001, i c
1835 and 1840, respectively. Upon these, ve- ! (:
y little more than the interest has yet been n
mill, except one, upon which the balance of | o
irincipal now due is a little more than one p
hird of the original debt. The committee are 1 s
>f opinion that these bonds should be collected j c
n as short a time as a just regard for the in-1 t<
erests of the debtors and the Hank will permit; I c
ind have signified to the President, thai' v
;uch steps sliould be taken as will ensure their j 0
tollection, in four equal annual instalments.: t;
Wthough these debts aro well secured, yet the ' it
>olicy of permitting the funds of the lia.uk to t<
emain for so long a time in the hands of one |
>r two individuals, whilst others may be ask- 1 p
ng in vain for accommodations, denied to them ; p
>y reason of such considerable sums remain- p
ng locked up beyonnd their reach, is a policy b
he Directors should by no means pursue. a
The Committee deem it proper to bring to j*
ho notice of the Legislature the salaries al- tl
owed to the otiicers of the Hank-'"with the c
dew of recommending certain < - alterations [
herein. // c
I'l.n I'l-osidont is allowed - - - ?1,!)00 00 tl
[ Cashier " 1,500 001 s.
' Discount Clerk " 1,400 00 J (|
' Out door do. - 1,200 00 j s
If tlu: last named ollicer is not altogether un j '1
iccessarv, (as some of the committee believe,) i tl
ic is at least very much overpaid. His servi- s
;es are said to consist in protesting notes, giv- a
ng notices of notes running to maturity, and a
lerforming some other offices in the Hank,
lo-requiring any great degree of either skill j
ir labor. Notaries may always lie found rea- ' v
ly to perform the usual duties of that otlice, j s
or the customary fees, payable by the delin- o
|uent debtors themselves, and who would be o
cry willing to relieve the Hank from the ex- a
>enso of paying a salary for those services. L
I'ho labor of giving notice of notes riming to o
naturitv might very well be transferred to the ii
discount Clerk, without adding unreasonably t
to his duties. The Committee therefore rcc- I
ainmended that the office of Out-door Cler':, j
n the Branch Bank at Canulen, be abolished. |
'1 he indebtedness of the Directors amount to j
he sum of twenty thousand, eight hundred and
fifty dollars, ($20,8;j0,) bring an average of j
ji four thousand, one hundred and seventy dollars,
(81170) to each. The officers of the Bank
ire indebted the sum of ten thousand two hundred
and two dollars JT0,202.) Both these
sums are well secured, and seem to the Committee
to be reasonable in amount.
The Committee cannot but feel, that their |
luties have been somewhat impcrfectlj', (loneliness
they had subjected every entry in the hooks,
o the closest scrutiny. The magnitude of
uch an undertaking, that would have furnished j
or the committee the same employment al- j
nost as constitutes the duties of al officers of 1
the Bank for the whole year, 1ms forced the !
Committee to deal with results, instead of items ,
leading to them. These have been furnished ;
?y the officers of the Bank with the utmost i
jonrtsey, and also, all such copies from their I
books as have been requested. The high j
character sustained by the gentlemen who >
iiavc the management of its business, is a sat- j
isfactnry assurance tliat their official duties 1
ire discharged with ability and fidelity?and
lie Committee have relied implicit}* upon all
such'explanations as they have been requested :
to make, and upon the. statements that have
:>een furnished. The books were freely epeu- j
;d for inspection whenever called for, and bore
?videuce of having been kept in a business like ,
nauner. 'J'he cash, as reported, was carefully
,'ounted and corresponded strictly with the
'.IIIUUIJI Uilill^vu.
The Committee, there fore, cannot hessitntc i
n believe that the books arc faithful records of
lie results appearing from them, and may be
safely relied upon as exhibiting fairly the real j
ondition of the Bank. In this belief, they j
tave .adopted general statements, taken from
he books, without examining every item lead- j
ng to them, which would have been the labor ;
jf perhaps a whole year, instead of the time '
isually devoted to such investigations.
All of the Commitec arc, however, perfectly
satisfied that there was no need for such ex ,
rcmo particularity, and that their report will j
jlacc before the legislature all the facts ncccs- !
ary for that body to form a correct opinion as i
o the actual condition of this Branch.
In conclusion, the Committee cannot with- j
ioM the expression of tlieir opinion that the
>fiicers of this Branch of the Rank of the .Slate
ire diligent, able, and faithful, and in all respects
worthy of the continued confidence of
lie Legislature.
V. '-V. BT'DLtfiT.
CLuil'ltl'MI of ihv Cuul. \j l' i 1 W Cwll??lo
ALt'KUD M. LOWltY.
Chairman of the Com. of the House.
Nov. ->o. 1851.
'trji.irl of the minority of the Committee oppointed
to investigate the condition of the
Branch of the Bank of the State, at Camden. ;
A minority of the committee appointed to !
ixamine into the condition of the Branch Bank
?f tlio State, at Camden, altiioug fully concuriug
in ail that has been said in the report of
lie majority of said committee, beg leave to
ubmit an addition thereto, in which that maerity
do not concur. - j
This Branchshowsan indebtedness to the moth- j
e Bank of lour hundred and fifty-seven thousand, 1
ight hundred and twelve dollars and eight
cuts ( 5457,812 OS); to individual depositors
if twenty-five thousand one hundred and sixtyight
dollars, and forty-three cents (S25,1G8- ,
iit); making in all the sum of four hundred and |
ighty-two thousand nine hundred and eighty- |
ine dollars andfiftyceuts (9481,990 51.) 'Baling
this latter sum as the amount employed in
tanking operations, the interestofit for one year,
,t seven per cent would he thirty-three thousand
ight hundred ami eight dollars sixty -three cents
ci'iMttiH <;s\r which sum. set oil* against the
et .profits, (twenty-six thousand and eightyno
dollars forty three cents) would show a
irolit less than seven percent, of seven thousand
even hundred and twentv-seven dollars, twentyents
($7,727 20) For this, neither the, direenrs
nor officers of the hank are in anywise
ulpahle, for it seems to be the necessary result,
rhich the incidental expenses of the business
f hanking bears to the small amount of capid
employed at Camden. if this lie increased,
. will necessarily abstract funds from CharlesTin
or Columbia, and diminish profits there,
tesides, were there no expense at all to he
aid out of the profits at Camden, still those
rofils could not lie expected to exceed seven
er cent, under the ordinary business rf that
ranch, for it does not hank upon anything hut
ctual capital. It cannot, like other banks,
?sue hills to a higher amount, and hank upon
lieui, hut is compelled to deal only with its
apital. and not with its credit. >
Under these circumstances, nothing more j
an be expected from the iiranch at Camden, j
linn to realize seven per cent upon the fuudjj j
(. lit lo il Iron) Charleston, and from that to iter j
uct the necessary expenses, to wit: six thouand
one hundred and thirty-seven dollars,
'his is inevitable, and seems to a minority of |
lie Committee, a very strong reason on the ;
core of economy, for discontinuing the branch
t Camden, and in lieu thereof establishing an >
gency there.
This arrangement we think will save to the |
itate, at least live thousand dollars a year, and j
rill not narrow the accommodations of that (
ection of country, injuriously. There is an- j
thcr liank at Camden, which, in the business '
I discounting notes, would be able to furnish |
II the accommodations in that way, that would !
ie necessary?whilst the contemplated agency '
f the liank of the State, would still farther '
ncrease the circulation, by discounting drafts .
o any amount that the business of the conn
try required. Believing therefore, that an a
gencv of the Bank of the State at Canider
would answer all tlie useful purpo-es of tb
branch at that place, with at least five thouj
and dollars less expense, we cannot, as a mei
sure of economy, refrain from expressing t
the Legislature our opinion, that the branch ?
the Bank at Camden should be discontinue<
and an agencv established there, in lieu thereo
C. VV. JDUDLKY,
JOHN VV. HARRINGTON,
~
i-ogisiauvo rroccocungi.
Columbia, December G.
In the Senate, Mr. Griffin" from the commit
tee on incorporations, reported back the bil
to amend the charter of the South Caroliii;
Conference, recommending its passage.
Mr. Harries, from the military committee
reported a resolution, appropriating $ 10,001
lor enlarging the Arsenal Academy.
After the transaction of some further busi
ness, the Senate adjourned to Monday.
In the House a large number of petition:
were presented.
Mr. Chesnut, from the committee of tin
whole, which sat on Friday, reported the ban!
bill with amendments; wlrch together with tin
bill to re-charter the bank of the State, on mo
tion of Mr. Hunt, was made ihe special orde
of llic (lay for Monday, at 1 o'clock.
On motion of Mr. Aver, the special orde
was called for, being the bill to fix the time fo
the meeting of the convention, together wit!
sundry resolutions touching our federal rela
tions. The House resolved itself into committei
of die whole, Mr. Mmnminger in the chair.
Mr. Aver said: It is known that it was a!
the humble organ of the secession party, np
pointed to that duty, 1 introduced the bill fo
assembling the convention. I had not intend
ed sir, to say one word on the subject of i
further than to move its passage. Nor do
now intend to discuss the bill; for I cannot sei
even a plausible objection to it. Should am
be made, I may hereafter crave the indulgenct
of the committee in reply. I rise now simpb
to say a few words in reference to all thos<
other matters which have been referred alon?>
with that hill, to this committee for considera
tion. J3y the fifth section of the act of the las
session, ordaining a convention of the people
the entire subject of our federal relations i
transferred to that convention, with the on*
simple reservation to this Legislature of tin
power to fix the time for its assembling,
therefore with confidence submit that this Le
gislatnre has no further jurisdiction over tin
subject of federal relations which have been re
feired to this conimit'ce. They have passe*!
i.y r.,.-., >..?. l?._roi:il our control. It wil
be admitted, 1 thick, by all, that no action \vi
may take on litem can bind the convention.?
Then whv introduce them here ? And, even i
\vc had the right, where is the necessity for u:
to pronounce an opinion in our Legislative ca
pacity on those subjects? Is not the conven
tion as competent as the Legislature to judgi
and to determino what derision the people havi
made in the recent election? Will tiie con
vention not be as much disposed and as liitelj
as any Legislature to obey the will ofthepeo
pie { .Sir, there can be no doubt of it.
The biil which I had the honor to introdeci
docs not presume to indicate any course of ac
tion to the convention. 1 sincerely trust tha
the other measures before us, essaying to dc
so will not be pressed. Why should we, wher
there is no call for it, when there is no neces
sity for it, when there is no right lor it, ontci
into the discussion of topics which can efl'ecl
no good; but which must lend inevitably to
widen, and deepen, and fret, and exacerbate
the diversity of feeling and opinion that now
exists among us. It may be, sir, it may be,
that events will transpire between this and the
assembling of the convention which will produce
a unanimity of sentiment among us. Cod
grant that it may be so! From my heart and
with my whole heart do I desire that we may
soon once more be able to say in the language ol
a resolution of our deneral Assembly ol IS40,
" that the people of this State have cause to
congratulate themselves that the party feuds
which lately weakened the vigor of its counsels
have happily ceased, and that South Carolina
now presents to the enemies of her policy
and peace an undivided front, and is prepared,
as she is resolved, to repel, by all proper means,
every agression upon her rights as a sovereign
republic the instant that aggression is attempted."
We doubtless all desire it. Then let us
refrain from any thing and every thing calculated
to defeat such a happy result. Let us
pass the act to convene the convention, and 110
more. Let us not enter unnecessarily and wilfully
into the discussion of these exciting party
questions, lest passion obtain the mastery of
patriotism?" lest we may betray our trust and
lower our mind, and to party give up what was
meant for mankind." Yea give up may it be
in the end our free, our cherished institutions?
give up it may be, and forever, our glorious
blood-bought libei ty.
Let us all here now, at this session of the
(iencrai Assembly, bend our united efforts to
allay and remove as far as possible those unfortunate
parly lends which of late have torn and
lacerated the bosom of our .State. J.ot us all
strive together so to dispose of the questions
before us, that when our work shall have ended,
when our labors shall be done, and the time arrives
for us to separate and return to our constituents
and our homes, we may view the record
of our acts, and feel that with confidence
we could inscribe upon it the pleasing, grateful
thought, " lure olim nteininissr juvabit."
.Mr. Wilkes said it had not been his purpose
In participate in the debate, but lie felt impel.
1...1 l.lc miMtiiin. to state the reasons why
ICU IIVI" I'-" -- it. C I .
he should oppose the calling of the convention.
This gentleman then wont into a metaphysical
I ' * , " W '
i- 1 argument to sho>v that the convention was not
), 1 ?i legal vital body?it was in thfe condition of
e , the first man?perfect in form and feature, but
5- j destitnte of the breath of life.' He was a sei
j cessionist, and believed secession the onnf refcU- .
o j edy; but regarding the decision of thepeople
if | as against such remedy, he was unwtlftag ixS
I, convene tbat body; and at all events, not withf.
out the concnrrence of a two-thirds voteh :H?
reviewed the successive acts of nggressioti;4ntf
while be held them canse for secession, beJj?lieved
that no such movement would be iuo;
tained by the people..We ourselves, to our
! action upon the various "matters, wer$ {fafn'jf
acts as obnoxious as those of the federal autho;
rity, although the right to do so could not be
II questioned in us, as with the general govern-?
a rnent He wanted to dissolve the Union, ;fant
; that was out of the question.-i -In htimety.
>, phrase, our engine had bursted, and hewoald
) , now call upon co-operation to put their iff*
I chine in motion, and see what it could effect
- If the convention met, it could only lay down!
a platform, and he was opposed to all .pfctt3
forms; the people understood both plans of hei
lion. They know you cannot resort to scpa*
3 f rate secession, and co operation with other
( ; States is out of the question.
3 ' Mr. Sullivan deprecated extended debate.
Ever}' gentleman had made op his mind on the
r question of calling the convention, and debate '
would be fruitless of good results. He there*
r , lore moved that the committee report the bill to*
r the House, recommending its passage, without
i | amendment.
- ' Mr Tanker had no sneeeh t.n make' -4t th#r
2 i commencement of the last sessioh he: was a
| conservative; but subsequently his views ander9
went a change, and; obedient to what heregar
ded the popular will, he then went for seprfraW
r j .State action. When the elections For deputies
- 1 to a Southern Congress took place, he found'
t that that mode of redress was obnoxious foihe
I people, and he was not in favor of bringing ih'tf
e to vital existence a body which held to-that
r remedy. He was in favor of "nrtying out hi1
3 good faith the decision of the people. Should
/ the convention meet, in all probability it woiild1
? do nothing, or, like the Georgia Convention^
I placo a new limit at which resistence would
commence. He would not hold the people
t ' forever between sleeping and waking. Let
, them slumber on, till some new and dating^
s ! aggression should rouse them to action. Hiej
0 would indicate the time for resistance, without
d any effort of ours to force it upon them. Do5
1 not cry wolf, wolf, while no wolf, appears; or,.
when he does come, no heed will be given to"
2 the crv. He was therefore opposed to the bill,
- | and should vote against it.
I, , . ,\Ir. L_ M. IC-oitt rosa simply-to protest a1
! gainst the supposition that the coiivehtion was
a to be called to do nothing. He protested
- | against the conclusion that the people, in the
i'; late election, had decided between resistance
s , and submission. His co-operation friends had
- never taken that ground before the people.1
- His friend from Kershaw (Mr. Chesnot) had
2 declared when that issue was presented; ho
a would adjourn tho debate to the battle fiekfr
. and Mr. Chairman (Mr. Memminger) had said,
r if he had to wear chains, he would not himself
- forge them. Mr. Preston said tho Union or
slavery must sink, that he woold cut the cord
; ' singlo and alone and peril all on the deed.
. That issue was not made?except betweent
j different modes of resistance.
> , Mr. Thos. Thompson had not been desirooaf'
i : of engaging in this debate. He stood unpled
|ged as to the call of the convention; bathe'
: I knew no reason why it should be convened.*
I I No acceptable plan of action could be adopted
i j by it. Secessionists wore unwilling to take any
j - other remedy than separate State action, because
; any other course would be, in their opinion, fr
, step backwards. That step should not before
i j ccd upon another body. If it must be taken,
j let it be taken by ourselves, and not throw the
! 1 responsibility and disgrace upon gentlemen
! whose views arc known to bo antagonist to
those of the people.
Mr. 15. J. Johnson would vote against the
bill before the committee. He was a secession-1
! ist, and he would take no step backward. But
j lie was unwilling to call the convention, because
' they could do nothing. He wished it directly
understoo d that he was devoted to disunion
now and forever.
The Chair announced that the Senate bill,
which had come in from the printer, was now
before him, and suggested its substitution for
the II ouse bill, and the application ot Mr. Sullivan's
motion to that bill; which was concurred
in.
The question was then put on reporting the
. Senate hill to the House recommending that it
do pass without amendment, and laying the
House bill on the table; and it was agreed t<r
without a division.
A motion was made that the committee rise,
and ask to be discharged from all matters be|
fore it.
\i~ /'..j:,,,,!,!.! milf rncr> toPYnlam'the n.n?*
.III'. V?ill IIIIJJIV/I. VT...J ?? ?..r
ture at tlic resolutions he had the honor to offer,,
and which were committed to this committee.
In introducing them, his motive was to allay
party Ibeling and end fruitless agitation. Ho
wanted to unite South Carolina on some measure
which would vindicate her honor and maintain
her rights. The charge would be brought
that wo were renewing agitation, after the peo.
' pie had decided against separate secession|
in view* of his representative responsibility, he
I regarded that remedy as dead; but he now wanl
ted to abandon that impracticable plan, and
; adopt any other measure that would right the
wrongs of tho State. In the deliberations of
' tlie convention some efiicient measure might be
j cnvolvcd which would effect this desirable end.
" ' lV --?"I i i tin' i\lr. Sullivan's mo
j III* I.UMVltirf iiiiiiiu i<' ...j
| lion on the taliV, with a view to take up liis
rosoiulioiis; which was negatived.
11 The question recurred on Mr. Sullivan'smo.