The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-05-19


hrmatlve, the resolution was lost
Alderman E. w. NJ. Mackey asked whether il
was decided that threo fourths vote was re-
qulsite for resembling the res )lution passed or
May
May7.
Alderman q. W. M. Mackey said that the re-
latlon offered by Alderman Wall did not pro-
pose to resolnd the rules, but simply to re-
sclnd the res )lutlon adopted on May7
Alderman Collins. I deny that the resolu-
ton read by Alderman Wall is true copy of
the resolution passed on May 7, which was
passed by unanimous vote and not by a
clique.
Alderman e. w. M. M Mackey called Collins to
order, and objected to the uso Of the word
"oique."
%. P. Wall (colored) II the Alderman denies
that this is a true copy I desire him to pro-
duce the true copy.
Alderman Collin, (who had remained stand.
ing) inquired: ''Who wrote that copy p"
E. P. Wall (colored.) No matter who wrote it.
Alderman L.. w. NJ. Mackey called for the
reading Of the resolution.
The Mayor. The resolution has been reiec.-
ed. l decide that the rescinding of that reso-
luton virtually resoinds the rulcs.
Alderman +. J. Mackey. appeal from the
decision Of the chair.
The Mayor. I am instructed by distin-
guished Parliamentarian that the resolution
cannot be entertained and carried but by a.
three -fourths vote.
u. P. Wall (color sd} said that Council need
ed some 6difcation, and asked the Mayor to
inform Council whether that body did not re-
serve the right to rescnd the resolution OF
MAY7, when 1t said that the rules OF the old
Council were adopted until otherwise ordered.
Alderman Cunningham. We have the right
to alter by q three-fourth, vote.
The Mayor. The resolution is not before
Council, but will entertain it.
w. j. McKinlay, (colored,) said it was his
opinion that the resolution would not effect the
purpose intended. Tho resolution of Nav 7
had effected it's purpose in adopting the rules
Of the old Council, and to rescnd it would
avail nothing. It seemed to him that the rules
coul only be altered or amended by three.
fourths vote.
The Mayor. There is no subject before the
meeting.
Alderman Barrow sld that at the previons
meeting he offered resolution which the
Mayor said could not pass without three read
ings. The resolutions had then it's first and
second readings, and he now called it up for
the third and final reading.
The Mayor. The chair has decided the reso-
luton lost.
Alderman T. J. Mackey said he understood
Alderman arrow to m Ike the point that the
resolution had it's first reading at tue last meet
ing. The restrictions Of the nineteenth rule
are, that none Of tho oregoing rules
shall be resclnded or otherwise altered,
nor any new rule adopted, at one
and the same meeting, unless it be
by majority of three-fourths of the members
present" The resolution having had it's first
reading at the last meeting, that restrictive
clause Of Rule 10 would not bar it at this meet
ing..
Alder man Collins. I deny that the resoIu-
ton referred to was ever offered by any gen
tleman representing Ward 8. No geptlevap
ia INSaaiiadfss"4'"" INSaaiiadf G.. Ward q -
The Mayor called the Alderman to order.
Alderman Collins (stili standing.) Mr..
Mayor, therei is o law. Here the Mayor again
called him to order, apd he took his seat.
E. P. Wall ,(colored) Mr.. Mayor. you have
decided that the resolution Offer cd by me was
lost. not having majority OF three. .fourths. I
diff sr from you, and appeal from that decislon.
The rules we're only adopted temporarily.
That is my understanding.
The Mayor. The rules are so plain that the
chair does not deem it necessary to entertain
the appeal. The rules govern US and cannot
be altered in accordance with their provisions.
E. p. Wall (colored.) Well your Honor, the
Council are responsible for their actions. We
all feel an equal responsibility, and are willing
in the exercise OF our duty to relieve you of
considerable delicacy, and assume for our
selves the respon sbility Of our views and 40
tions as citizens. II Council overrule your de-
ycision you are acquitted.
A' The Mayor. I would state to the gentleman
that I shall sustain the rules we have adopted
for the government OF this body at all hazards.
can understand It, and shall not entertain
any further appeal on the subject.
{ 7 Alderman Barrow. call for the reading Of
my resolution ny the Clerk. ati@at'. W
The Mayor. It has beon alf eady acted upon
and declared lost.
i Alderman Barrow. i call for it under the
nineteenth rule. aeasNltr aIi; sa.,o
pq Alderman E. w. M. Msckey said it had been
ruled that tue Barrow resolution must lie over
unless called for by three -fonrths OF The M em-
bers. Three-fourths did not call for it, and it
lay over to this Meeting. :.% ~. 'f.Ii '7'1 s:4
The motion to adjourn was put, and six
voted aye. !. The result was not announced,
when Alderman E. w. M. Mo key asked for
the construction OF the 10th Rule, and whether
the chair decided that the rules could at NO
time be altered or resciaded except by a three
fourths vote. iaa' eIl s2g tJt"t c5 'aN.
The Mayor. MY, opinion is, that at no time
rescinded or altered except by three-fourths
vote. eeu49afsja .a. ~ \"
The Mayor again explained that the vote war
taken and not declared, legal advice was taken
Council appointel . legal adviser, and BY his
decision tbs resolution vas iost.