The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-21

IHE CITY AND THE CONSERVATIVE CANDl-
DATE.-The nomination mnde by the Conservative
party last night the general and almost universal
topic ofconversation yesterday. Some were doubtful
but the large majority applauded the choice, and
were perfectly viking to accept Colonel Patten as the
"coming man." Knots and groups of men were
formed on the sidewalk, all eagerly discussing the
probable chances of the two candidates. 1mpeach-
ment was estae, fat and Improbable" and the
case of Patten Vs. Pisbury the great subject Of
public interest The ball has now been set in mo-
tion, and the approaching canvass for the mayoray
will probably be more exciting than any that has oc
curreI for years.
Colonel Paiten was elected Tuesday night on the
tweny-frst ballot at an hour too late to give more
than brief notice of the resultfn this paper full
account of his introduction to the Convention and
acceptance of the nomination were however, placed
upon the bulletin board Of THE News and read yes
terday by hundreds who were anxious to know the
result of the ballotting Colonel Patton was taken
completely by surprise when waited upon by the
committee appointed to escort him to the hall He
made no set speech, but in few brief remarks
thanked the Convention for having reposed such
trust in his administrative ability, and assured them
that If elected would endeavor to fill the position
acceptably As it was quite late (halfpas two A. M
but few outsiders were present and these were soon
requested to withdraw while the delegates had pr
vate conversation with their nominee Perfect har-
mony prevailed throughout the caucus. and the
friends Of the defeated candidates cheerfuly acqu
esced in the derion Of the majority. One Of them,
indeed. wanted to clasp Colonel Pasten round the
neck, and said he had always loved him.
T.. of
Conservative party, but the nomination is endorsed
: by the representative men Of the community who
have pinned their faith TO party, and have scru-
puloualy avoided political discussions. They are
satisfied with the choice. and feel confident that Col
onel Patten will use his best endeavors to restore our
city to its former prosperity. Though known per-
sonally to but few OF citizens, he has command
ed their respect by his quiet, unobtusiye manners
He is known to be no carpet-bsRger, seeking office
and hungerng to spoil the land, but since his resi-
dence In this State has given his whole attention to
planting, in which he is largely interested.
Colonel Patten is the son Of well:known New
Yorker, who was formerly the proprietor Of the Pat
ten Hotel, In Brooms-street, New York He assisted
his father in the management Of this hotel for some
time, but subsequently engaged IN business In Wash
ington At the opening Of the war he was appointed
aid to Leutsnant- General Scott. but his financial
ability soon secured for him the position Of major
and paymaster In the United States army BE served
throughout war; and was brevetted colonel at bar
pers Ferry for gallant and meritorious conduct In
November, 1885. he was mustered out, and since
that event ne has BEEN engaged with Mr. Weldon In
cotton pantingn Christ Church Parish, on the Wan
do River. he has been frequent visitor to the city,
and his face is familiar to many who are at loss to
locate their man. he Is about 35 years OF age. tail,
erect and has pleasing expression Of countenAnce.
As his past experience has taught him how to COM
and men and to conduct large business operations,
there Ii no fear that the city government will suffer
at his hands he has invested hispropsrty in this
state and has cast hs Lot with u.s. and wi trust,
Rscure the position for which he is nominated.