The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-10-29
ha. Of an ordinance and 1t eusrossed for ratiaca-

Committee on EngrOSSment had engroSseu TIC
bill to punish any one exercising the duties Of any
office to which he was not elected.
The ordinance was then presented and duly
ratified.
Alderman 7. J. MacEey, from the Committee on
Engrossment, reported that the Appraisers bill
was duly engrOssed.
The ordinance was then presented and ratified
Alderman T. ]. Mackey then presented the fol-
owing bill and called for its first reading:
A BILL, TO LICENSE AND REGULATs THB sALB OF
GOODS BY SAMPLE.
SECTION 1. Be Il ordained by the Mayor and Al
dermen of Charleston In City Council assembled,
That all transient persons engaged IN seulng
goods BY sample or otnerwlse or wnnan Ioa III tne
license before making any such sale, Tor Wnlcn
license every such person shall pay to the Clty
Treasurer the sum OF fifty dollars, sucn license 20
continue for one year from the date tneIeol;
Provided, That the sum OF one hundred dollars
shall be charged for license to sell any klna OF
spirituous liquors by sample or otherwise. AND
any person who shall offend against any provision
the sum of ninety nine dollars for each and every
such offence One-half Of the fines provided by
this ordinance to be paid to the intormer, ana
the remainder for the use OF the city.
SBC q ALI ordinances and parts or ordinances
inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby re-
pealed.
On motion of Alderman 7. J. Mackey, the bill
received its second and third readings, the title
was changed to that OF an ordinance, and 1t en-
crossed for ratification.
Alderman T. J. Mackey offered resolution pro-
yidfng that the Mayor be authorized to grant to
any discreet person, who desires to have ball,
the privilege Of retailing spirituous hGa"rs on
Intervening Of the ball. provided that the petition
er compiled with the law, and received the ap-
proval of the Chief Of Police.
After great deal OF discussion, the resolution
was adopted.
CoRBIN's CLAIM
Alderman Cunningham rose suddenly and
moved that the report Of the Committee on
Ways and Means, read at the last meeting, recon-
mending that Major Corbin be paid $4,000 out OF
the city treasury for his professional services to
the present Board, be adopted.
Alderman Collins. second the motion
Alderman E. p Wall. move to adjourn.
Alderman e. W. NJ. Mackey. second the mo
ton.
Alderman E. W. N. Mackey then commenced to
sneak, and so did several Others in opposition to
the claim.
During the confusion attendant upon the efforts
OF the opponents Of the claim to be heard, the
Mayor put the question. Two Aldermen voted in
favor and four against the adoption Of Alderman
Cunningham's motion.
Those who favored the claim cried out loudly
that the report of the committee had been
adopted.
Loud calls for the yeas and nays were made
Alderman e. W. N. Nackey commenced TO
speak.
The Mayor interrupted him by saying that the
question had been decided; the report OF the COM
mittee had been adopted, and -
Alderman L. F. Wall, sitting 1t is stealing
from the treasury; am ashamed OF the members
Of Council; they have digraced themselves.
Alderman <. W. N. Mackey. This Is an out
rage;If the report has been adopted, as the Mayor
has decided, it has not been done legally. l call
ed for the yeas and nays, and the coll was relus-
ed by the Mayor. By the action OF the Mayor
and the opponents OF the bill have been cut or
from all debate. Some members who are afraid
to pay the money out Of their pockets have been
irving for some time 70 get this claim allowed
Instead of paying the debt they owe to Corbin
from their pockets, they attempt to rob the trea-
sury OF $4,000.
Alderman Mackey's name to paper, recommend
ing that the amount be paid to Major Corbin.
Alderman E. ". II. Mackey. deny it-f you
have seen my name upon any paper, produce It,
contracted to pay Major Corbin $1,000. and
have paid my share Of it. III had contracted to
pay him more, I'd take my portion out OF my
pocket, and not BY voting to appropriate money
out Of the city treasury and call upon the citi-
zens to pay my private debts.
Alderman T. P. Wall. call for the yeas and
nays.
Mayor. The question has been decided, and
would state
Alderman E. W. Il. Mackey. Iwant 10 know If
members are to be gagged here; what right has
Council to stop all debate when $4,000 is TO De
taken out Of the treasury and
Alderman T. J. Mackey dnterrupting.) You
speak rs II the money had already been taken
ont Of the treasury. t1as not been done, and 1t
will not be unless done legally.
Alderman e. W. Il. Mackey. No. They have
not gotten 1t yet, thank God.
Alderman E. P. Wall Alderman T. ]. Mackey
told me that this meeting was for special pur-
pose, and that II the Corbin claim was brought
Alderman Collins. Alderman T. ]. Mackey told
me that ne would not bring up Major Corbins
claim, nor vote to bring 1t up, but Ii Is were
brought up he would have 10 vote for 1t.
| Alderman T. ]. Nackey explained that he had
asserted that he would not bring up the claim nor
vote In favor Of bringing it up at this meeting,
but II 1t were brought up he would vote In favor
| Of 1t.
NEARLY FIGHT.
Alderman E. W. n. Mackey continued his re-
| marks, denouncing the action Of the supporters
of the claim, and especially that OF the Mayor, as
an outrage upon the opponents Of it; and during
these remarks intimated that Alderman T. ].
Mackey (his half unclel had been guilty offs false
| hood.
Alderman T. J. Mackey, (excitedlyl I must
check this fellow; Icannot sit here and be accus-
ed OF telling lie; will not stand such imperti'
| nence-such insolence. l will have to punish the
fellow.
Alderman E. ". n. Aackey. You cannot do it
it would take two or three Of such scoundrels as
you are to whip me; here am; attempt it II you
| dare.
Alderman T. J. Nackey then arose and started
to the door, saying: 'Oome outside here and III
chsstise you."
Alderman &. N. Il Hackey Immediately fol
lowed.
| In a moment there was the greatest confusion
| All OF the Aldermen and the spectators rose from
their seats and crowded to the door. Aldermen
| c.,.-. N ruo1 m "A Uoi0t ouoht hold NJ Aldar