RESIGNATION OF BROOKS AND KEITT.Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartan [Democratic](24 July 1856)
Messrs. Brooks and Keitt, Representatives on
Congress from South Carolina, have resigned
their seats in consequence of the arbitrary action of
the House in endeavoring by a sectional vote to
expel the former, and passing upon the latter severe
censure for not betraying the counsels of his friend
as to the assault upon Sumner. All the facts will
be found in another section of our paper. The
Carolina Times says that Governor Adams has
designated the 28th instant as the day for holding
elections to fill the vacancies.
Several of the papers of the State affect surprise
at the course of our Representatives. We feel none.
It is the usual resort, and is an appeal from the
factionalism of Congress to the deliberation of
constituents. If these gentlemen have been guilty of the
heinous offences alleged against them, let the people
approve or else disprove, the action of the House.
In South Carolina, however, there is but one voice.
These gallant gentlemen have done nothing
justifying the action of the House, and their
constituents will send them back strengthened to battle
with the hosts of Black Republicanism and the
enemies of the Union. No man dare oppose either
and hope political life. The vote for re-election
will be unanimous in each Congressional District,
and would be in the State, were the choice
dependent on the general ticket system. South Carolina
never deserts the sons who battle in her defence.
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