Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-03-19

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has been soldier, Bureau agent, and lawyer, and
is now philanthropist Heis by no means bit
ter Radical, and exercises wholesome influence
among the colored men upon the floor. Whippe,
and himself are, by long odds the most intelligent
of their race in the convention.
c. P. LESLIE.
If there is to be white man nominated tor
Lieutenant Governor, G. P. Leslie has many sup
porters. His course in the convention has made
him scores of friends, although his "vagram'' hu-
NOR has occasionally brought down the thunder OF
the house. When serious, which is rarely the
case, Leslie makes strong, effective arguments
when mad, he can get rid Of about as much verbal
wormwood, in given space of time, as an incen-
sed woman; when facetious, the feather of his
ridicule has frequently proved more disastrous to
his antagonists than the sharpest barb Of another
argument.
He is about thirty-four years of age, thin, rest
less and irrepressible-moderate in his political
views, and too frank to be successful politician
THE STATE TREAsURER-N. @. PARKER.
For this Office there is but one candidate-the
gentleman above named. We find in the La
Crosse wis., Republican the following descrip,
ton: IN. g. Parker was born in Massachusetts,,
and is prominent in the convention, as Chairman
of the Finance Committee. He served in the army
during the war, entering as sergeant in the First
Massachusetts Cavalry. Promoted to captaincy,
he was appointed to Colonel Higginson's Regi'
ment of First South Carolina Volunteers (colored)
and was mustered out there. He is engaged in
mercantile pursuits at present, but planted cotton
in 1866, from which he stheavily. Heis thor.
ough Republican, and has always avowed his sen,
timents. There being vacancy in the city coun.
Gil, he was appointed to fill it by General Candy,
and, on taking his seat, made the first Republican
speech ever heard in that body. He is man oi
pleasing manners, pure character, fine intelligence
great energy, and, though not accustomed to pub
lie speaking, is sensible and forcible in his utter
ances"
We may add to the above, that Mr.. Parker, ir
discharging the duties of Chairman Of the Finance
Committee has managed its reports with so much
ability, that his selection for the Office of State
Treasurer has, for several weeks, been regarded a
q foregone conclusion, and he will probably wall
the track
He is between thirty-fve and forty years of age
fair haired, blue eyed, quiet, unassuming, anc
small in stature
THE SECRETARY OF sTATE-F. J.. CARDOZA.
The reasons which prevented the acceptance o.
the profered nomination for Lieutenant Governor
did not operate when Cardoza's friends tende ed
him the position of Secretary of State, and it il
understood that he will accept it. The desire ot
his heart has been to represent the State in Con
gress, the colored people believing that they de-
served paccin the picture there and some week:
ago the determination was made to run him there
for, but it is said that understanding that Beverly
Nash, who is several shades darker than himsel
(although possessed of far more natural ability
contemplated running as o candidate for Congress
from the Third Congressional District the pride o
caste arose at the prospect Of having him for col
league, and the project was abandoned. We d.
not vouch for this, however Subsequently, Bever
ly and himself went to Washington, where botf
learned that the Republicans practically ignored
the doctrine of race and color as applied to Con
gress, and came home satisfied that it would ruiz
the party to run colored man for the place.
Cardoza would make as good Secretary Of Stat
as any man in the party. He finished his educa
ton abroad, and has the necessary ability fill tn
Office. His chief fault as debater is, that he j
overbearing, and in the heat Of discussion utter
language which shows that he is neither consider
ate of the interests of his party, nor in command
of temper which, let loose, would certainly spoi
him for diplomat Cardoza is about thirty year
of age, dresses with dainty neatness, and has tn
respect from all the delegates which is universal
accorded to superior intelligence.
ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL.
This is an Office which in all probability will b
filled by T. j. Moses, Jr. The emoluments ant
title will be those of brigadier-general, and Mr.
Moses will doubtless be satisfied with these sub
stantal honors until another opening is presented
We have heard no other name mentioned in con
nection with the Office, and it seems to be takel
for granted that he will be elected without opposi
ton.
THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL.
The above remarks will apply to DR.. j. l.. Nea
Gle, of York. He is North Carolinian by birth
but has resided in York for some time, and Will
not public speaker, has seemed to perform hi
duties to the satisfaction of the Radical members
and to have thereby earned some reward. Mex
to the Treasurer, the Comptroller is the most re
sponsible financial man in the State, and an un
trained hand will find that Jordan is a hard roat
to travel"
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
D. H. Chamberlain, Of Berkeley, is the chosel
man. He was born in Worcester County, Massa
chusetts in 1887; graduated at Harvard College ii
1862; at the Harvard Law Schoolin 1863. Serves
in the Federal army until 1865, and has lived ii
South Carolina since January, 1866. Heis one 0
the best delegates in the convention-calm, cool
reasonable and temperate. As a speaker he i
clear, decided, argumentative, and betrays his edu
Gated training His voice is sharp, incisive, ant
cuts the air like knife Young as is the candi
date for honors, he is already, as the Irishmal
said, "barefut on the top of his head" We cal
only add that in less than six months after our lie
gal gentlemen of the State, begin to cross sword
with him, his hair will come out still more beauti
fully.
UNITED STATES SENATORS.
There is no doubt expressed that both DR.. A
G. Mackey and J. M. Rutland will be nominate
to represent the State in the Senate.
1t may be said of the former that to his abilit
in presiding over the convention, his judgment an
prudence in controlling debate, and his general goo
management, the body owes much of the reputa
ton which it appears to have acquired in tn
North. for dispatch, moderation, and consistency