The Governor found it difficult to procure counsel who were in active practice.
Mr.Hoar was led by a strong sense of duty to leave his retirement in his old age and undertake the delicate and dangerous mission.
When he arrived in South Carolina and made known his errand, the people of the State, especially of the city of Charleston, were deeply excited.

The Legislature passed angry resolutions, directing the Governor to expel from the State, "the Northern emissary" whose presence was deemed an insult.

The mob of Charleston threatened to destroy the hotel where Mr.Hoar was staying.

He was urged to leave the city, which he firmly and steadfastly refused to do.

The mob were quieted by the assurances of leading gentlemen that Mr.Hoar would be removed.
A deputation of seventy principal citizens waited upon him at his hotel and requested him to consent to depart.