The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-13
Mass Meeting at the Club
House.

+ A mass meeting of the Republican party was held
at the Club House last night for the purpose Of Sc
curing proper nominations for Mayor and Aldermen.
The body Of the hall was soon densely crowded with
colored Republicans. Of the few whites present,
large proportion were foreigners who had never be-
fore been identified with the party. The stage was
Kept clear until the callers of the meeting appeared
General Scott D. T. Cortin, F. j. Moses, R. c. De-
Large Samuel Dickinson, O. P. Leslie, q. G. Bowen
and others, took seats the stage. R. G. DeLarge
stated to the house that the meeting was called for
the purposes mentioned above, and moved that D.
T. Corbin Esq, be called to the chair. This propo-
stion met with perfect storm of noes, and yens OF
sPilsbury DeLarge then suggested that the vote be
taken by rising Only few rose In favor OF the nomi-
nation the hou rising en- dsse in opposition to the
same. DeLarge then addressed the meeting, stating
that this was not the time for division; they should
unite and not indulge In chickering's, which would only
bring ruin upon the rarity. The meeting was not
called or the purpose Of putting down any one man
in the party, but in the spirit of Republcansm. If
unity and concert of action were desired. the meet
ing should exhibit no such spirit as was evident
tonight. tDeLa &c was here interrupted by loud
and continuous cries of "Pillebury" which drowned
the voic: of the speaker DeLarse stood bis ground
brave!y, and though repeatedly interrupted In
similar manner concluded his remarks with an
earnest appeal to those present to be careful OF their
actions and not suffer themselves to be drilled into
course which would iDjure the party. he said that
the dlsrespect shown to one (Corbin, who had been
identified with the party, almost tempted him to
think they were not Republicans; but he would
offer as chairman Mr.. F. A. Sawyer. sudden
whim seized the motley crowd, and they shouted
''Sawyer" until they hoarse, but no Sawyer ap-
peared. It was announced that Mr. Sawyer was
below, but would arrive in o few moments The
meeting then calmed down, and from bird 's.eye
view CT the crowded audience, the following facts
were apparent: Frst-with the exception of aselect
few on and around the stage, the house was packed
with the adherents of Pillsbury. Immediately In
front OF the stage were thscl1cquers wio first gave
tongue. when the whole pack would take up the
PiIlsbury cry. Among this chosen pand were seve-
raj white men, recent adherents Of the party, whose
voices were heard above the din, saying, .Pillsbu-
ry's me man."
Mr. Sawyer having appeared, WAS introduced to the
meeting and was received with enth usiastic applause
In respose he expressed his thanks for the hoccr.
The meeting had been called to consider the good CT
the City Of Charleston, and there ere many MEM
bers of the Republican party present who had mo
doubt come for the same purpose. The city was
now overwhelmed with debt and the people groan-
ing under the heavy burden of taxation. and IL there
was time when tho afairs Of the city required
wise and judcious counsels It was now. THIS power
should not be put In the hands Of any one who
could not It wisely It was not his desire to os
racise any man. but to consult with them as to those
best fitted for the positions Of MaJo and Aldermen
of the City Of Charleston. The Republican party
are governed by certain modes, which, indeed, are
common to al parties, regulating nominations, ard
If these were adhered to he pledged himself to stand
by that nomination. (Cheersl he claimed, how
ever, that this nominaion must be made oy ma-
jority and not by faction or clique. he concluded
BY saying that he hoped the meeting, as good Re-
publicans, would receive any motQas or listen to
any addresses that should be made. On motion
Thomas Holmes and a. J Ranser were appointed
secretaries and took their seats
Mr. Sawyer said that hearing no motions, he would
suggest that some gentleman present who igneo the
call for the meeting be requested to speak (Calls
for Moses and Tominson, also cries OF MOL No.
Mr.. F. J. Moses said that he had not intended to
speak and would not detain them. lie referred to
the disgraceful conduct of the sehpg, when Majo'
Corbin's name was proposed as chairman. The meet
ing was evidently packed with the adherenss of Pills
bury who forgot the respect lie to distinguished
y-smber OF the party. and hs declined addressing
them. Mr.. Nose, Major Corbin and some
others then left the hall. After seyera
calls which were unanswered, jerks re-
tponded, and began his spescl. He denied
that the meeting was packed, AMI was glad to sec
full meeting. Tho State ticket had been success
ful, and to that triumph now to be added anoth
er MIR. jerks then discussed slavery and its his
tory, from Aaska to Florida, growing hot and cold as
his fancy wandered from pole to pole. After cir
cunambu!aton, he touched upon the city elections,
and spoke Of the Republican party as being the cor
Of progress he said he had hoped to have cheere
the meeting with the tidings that Andrew johnson
was no longer President Loud cheers.l But he
hoped in few Days to 90 to Chicago to nominate
new President, who had fanked the White House
and had the supporrof the party. In conclusion he
stated that as the exponent and particular friend OF
Pilsbury, he would say thnt he Pilsbury) seemed to
be the chosen candidate for Mayor cheersl and he
was authorized to state that If Pnsbury was chosen
ne was WllnB W bertet uut ieLs ~ w thAo 1eSHo w
puth in the position.
The chairman introduced General Scott and Chap.
lain French, who both addressed the meeting They
were followed by ]. NJ. Morrison.
A resolution was then adopted providing for the
election ct the ward meetings, ordered to be held to-
night. OF nine delegates from each ward. which dele
gates shall, In convention Of the whole. nominate
Mayor and Aldermen Of the city, the said nominees
to be considered the regular nominees Of the party
The resolution also stated that the mlnner of Mr..
Pisbury's nomination was contrary to the rules Of
the party, end had made this further action neces.a-
ry. The meeting ten adjourned.
THE COMPLIMENTARY BENEFrr.-The :" Bar
ber Of Seville" was performed last evening to per-
fectly ammed house. Every available nook and cor
ner Of the hall was occupied and persons were stnd.
ipr in the lobbies and windows. signor orlandini
was perfect in Figaro and Signor sustni admirable
In DON B,rtolo. while Count Amayiva and Rosina
fulfilled the most enthusiastic expectations. Miss
Mcculloch was particularly successful in the sing