The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-05-15

tion. He said that Council had great duties to
perform, and said he would act in good faith,
He said the Committee on Streets needed re-
trenchment.
Alderman Wall said the Alderman appeared
to be personal.
Alderman Mackey. Personalities are yer
damaging in this case.
Alderman Collins. move that the gentle
man Is out OF order.
Alderman Mackey then offered the following
ordinance, which was read by the clerk:
| Ie IL ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
of Charleston IN City Council assembled, That
this Council do proceed on next Tuesday even
ing. the 18th instant, at eight O'Clock, TO tne
election Of City Attorney and such other city
officers whose election may legally come before
| them.
SEQ Q. All ordinances and parts Of ordi-
| nances Inconsistent with this ordinance be,
and the same are hereby, repealed.
The Mayor said he was surprised at the
positions taken against him, the Mayor OF
Charleston.
Alderman Geddings in reply to the re-
marks made by Alderman Mackey. in Offer 6
the ordinance, said: The Alderman is out OF
order. He is delivering lectures on various
subjects. He had better advertise to deliver
course OF lectures on total deprayity and orig
inal sin.
Alderman Potter. he (Mackey) don't know
what he's talking about.
Alderman Mackey. I know that my shots
hit the mark by the way the target shakes.
Before theCouncil adjourns l will name the
day when will present articles Of impeacb-
ment against Mayor Pillsbury. and so get rid
OF the scoundrels who have been bleeding us
so long.
Alderman Cunningham moved On adjourn
ment. Yeas 8, nays 10.
Alderman Collins. have been called Pills-
bury's fugleman. I intend to be 80. ! hold
you docking at he Mayor to be as honest
man as there is in Charleston. Certain powers
are vested in you. If the Alderman (Mackey)
does not know thiA he is no lawyer. do not
intend to be personal. If do, worse than the
Mosaic law will be enacted.
Alderman Barrow said the Clerk had report
ed the decision Of the question.
Alderman Collins. 1 never knew the Clerk
could decide it.
The Mayor. did not say, sit rs vote"
Alderman Barrow. I heard it 30. The
Mayor's conduct is an open and shut game.
Alderman e. w. M. Mackey asked whether
the resolution was ruled out Of order.
The Mayor. rule the last question out OF
order,
Alderman E. ". NJ. Mackey: I appeal from
that decision.
The Mayor ,sked for time to obtain legal
advice.
Alderman Barrow said if legal advice was
called in it would cost $500, and take Council
six months to get it.
A point Of order was raised that the appeal
from the decision Of the chair was pending,
whsn the Mayor said he would not change his
views if he had to sit there till morning.
Alderman Potter. Amen!
Alderman Collins (clappiug.) Goodli +!
Alderman E. W. NJ. Mackey moved that
Council elect city attorney pro tenn.
Alderman Collins. An election requires ten
days notice. The Mayor should make the
selection, and not be guided by clique who
want all the Offices and seat in Council be-
sides.
Alderman Geddings said the Recorder could
be consulted.
Alderman 7. J. Mackey moved that the Hon.
G. @. Bowen be selected.
Alderman L. F. Wall seconded the motion.
He had great confidence in Mr.. Bowen,s wis
dom, nnd respect for his yeracity.
Alderman Collins opposed Bowen. He said
that 7. ]. Mackey had said that he (Colhns)
was not Republican.
Alderman T. J. Mackey. I said more than
that. said you were public thief.
Alderman Collins Ito Mackey.) You are
Texas highwayman and a renegade South Caro-
linian.
Alderman T. J. Mackey arose, when Collins
ros, also, put his hand in his breast and said
in an excited manner: 81 am ready for son,
sir |"
Alderman E. ". NJ. Mackey moved to so on
with the appointment Of temporary City At
torney, which was agreed to, and Mr. c. G.
Bowen was appointed.
Alderman Greene said he had the kindest
feelings towards the Mayor, whom he woull
continue to support, but he would bear in
mind his duty to his constituents.
Alderman E. ". NJ. Mackey called for the Sc
cond reading of the election ordinance. Alder
man Collins objected.
At this stage, on motion OF Alderman Pot
ter, Council adjourned.
The Chamber was crowded with white men
and negroes. They enjoyed the dsgraceful
scene amazingly, clapping their hands and
stamping their feet whenever anything spicy
was said. No attempt was made to keep the
crowd in order, and the rowdies in Council
and out OF it had everything their own way.
One thing is certain. A band Of wild Indians
and ring.tailed monkies could have behaved
no worse than the "IIonorahle Board Of Alder
men" of Charleston.
IMPORTANT RAILROAD MovEMENT.-A meet
ing of the City Council IF Augusta was, held
on Thursday, for the purpose OF considering
the steps to be taken to complete the Macon