The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-08-19
FEEP AT THE sCALLAWAGERIE--FLU
TINES IN THE CAPITOL.

the IntcLti2enccT, during q feccnI soJouiH III Oo-
lumbia, with an accurate and faithful description
of The bogus concern styling itself Legislature.
This intention was frustrated, however, and we
have concluded TO pen the picture anyhow, in or
der that the people of this section may have some
faint conception of the degradation and Ignorance
prevailing about the capitol. Its simply impos-
sibe to portray the thing as it really exists and
mono can form an accurate idea of the bulldIng'
its surroundings and inmates, unless Dy aclual
observation. And in our judgment, every white
man in South Carolina might probably invest
sufficient amount Of money to visit Columbia Tor
the purpose of looking in upon this motley crew.
Such as have proclviics in tho direction OF he-
publicansm, as now understood and practlced,
would be efectually cured of this dreadful maiady'
while the adhcrouts of Democracy would not fail
to become strengthened in their opposition to this
unnatural condition of affairs
On Saturday, Sth inst, in company with Dom
ocratic editor from the Pee Dee country, We sailed
forth to see the sights. Approaching the building
from Main street, through the debris of Sherman's
ruinous work, we entered the House Of nis-Repre-
sentatves by flight of stairs in rear of the build
ing, and passing in the entrance q number of
newly oufranchised citizens, we were invited to
seat at the reporters table, occupied by F. g. DE-
FoYTAINE, ESQ.,, OF the Charleston Ne,cs, and Hen
RI SpARN1cK, Esq, of the Charleston Courier.
These gentlemen were engaged in their legitimate
business, reporting the promiscuous sayings and
doinss of This delectabe body, and hence We could
III Sc ~ tbot
distinguished gentleman before The Speaker,
F. J. MOSES, Jr., is fair type of the renegade
South Carolinan, and in his countennnce borays
The deep-dycd vilainny of the scallawag. His
style as presiding officer is to rush matters
through, irrespective of parliamentary usage, and
many bunders are committed by him in the evil
dent desire to appear ready and facile. On his
right and left, respectively, are the Reading Clerk
and the Clerk of the IIouse-both gentlemen of
color Their duties arc performed satisfactorily,
we have no doubt, while their per diem is drawn
with an equanimity worthy Of their exalted sta
tions. The Sergeant ALARMS is burly white
fellow from Spartanburg, whose capacity is proba-
bly, equal to the best in enjoying good salary and
high life in Columbia. lie is assisted by three
colored individuals of like capacity-one of them
hailing from Anderson. Such are the surround
ings of the Speakers desk, and are only varied by
frequent visits from dusky bellies. who are actually
seated upon the platform, on either side of the
Speaker. On one occasion, We counted seven ne
gro women on this platform, within six feet of the
presiding officer!
But, yc gods and little fishes, the spectacle in
front! The Representatives (?) are seated at
small tables, two and two. and it is of quite COM
mon occurrence to find scallawag or carpet-bas-
ger seated by negro fellow, hob-nobbing in the
most friendly manner. There are seventy-fve
negroes and about thirty-6ye white Radicals in the
House. Is general rule, the colored members,
(as they are politely termed by offce-seekersl
make no effort to distinguish themselves in de-
bate The exceptions to this rule, however, arc
on the floor upon every possible occasion. And
among them, we may mention that Hh,npsr is con-
sidercd the most sensible albeit he is as black as
the ace of spades, and a poor speaker; DrLorgc,
always ready and voluble, pridcs limsela upon
heavy set of side whiskers, and is gay Lotbario
among the dusky bellies aforesaid; Eliot is con-
stanily rising TO poin, of order, makes short,
pithy speeches, and. stcws good set of ivory.
Besides these men, there are other lights looming
up among tho coloreu members, whose influences IS
gradually widening. Among the scallawngs, JOE
CREWS, of Lauren., and NEAGLE, Of York, are
about the meanest sokipg, and the last named is
especially endowed with villainous countenance
oil o.
wards the respectable people Of South Carolina,
and never let on occasion pass without indulging
their malignant feelings. The carpet-baggers, in
our humble judgment, are less vindiciive, and
make show of conservatism, although their car
ly training and lifelong prejudices are very appa
rent, at times. Finally, NO come to the Demo-
cratic members, ut tho further end Of the House
o handful of brave, self-sacri6ciDg patriots, o.
else they would not consent to represent even re-
spectacle citizens in such motley assemblage.
There are fourteen Democratic members inclu-
ding one colored individual from Abbevillc who
was elected on the Radical ticket. Their inhu-
ence is so strongly neutralized by the large ma
jorty against them, that we are not surprised they
maintain ON almost perfect silence.
Having reached the outer door of this Radical
sanctuary, we will proceed down stairs, in order
to pay our respects to the august Senate, presided
over by the Hon. LEMuEL BoozER, Lieutenant
Governor, &c. An interesting debate is progress
ing, and the floor is occupied by Rev. Senator
Daddy Cain, of Charleston one of The leading
Radical negroes of that unfortunate city. The
question before the body is on motion to post
pone bill providing Land Commission, and a''-
tborixinr the issue of nm unlimited amount Of
bonds, wherewith TO purchase Glands for the land
less and homes for tho homeless" This express
sion conveys the burthen of Daddy's remarks, and
VIC are satisfied that the component parts of his
character are those of the domagogue. When