The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-10-20

the report on the groun, that the charges against
Melvin were very grave, and that he did not
think Council was prepared to act upon the r.
port without further examination.
After considerable discussion the report was
accepted.
CoRBIN's CLAIM.
Alderman t. ]. Mackey submitted report from
the Committee on Ways and Means.
The report recited at length the great deeus
done by d. T. Corbn, and concluded with
resolution providing that the amount OF sSooo oe
paid to him.
Durinp the reading Alderman E. W. NJ. Aackey'
f. P. and L. F. Wall, and Hampton lett the rooih'
Alderman 7. j. Mackey stopped the reading 10
remark that the Aldermen had no rlght 10 iea'e'
and said he was in favor Of summary eXpenlhg
those who had gone.
Alderman Collins. i move that they De sen.
| after.
The reading was resumed.
Alderman (;eddings. Can interrupt the read
ing to correct the report9
Alderman Mackey. Yes, certainly, / would
like to see the Alderman correct this report.
Alderman Geddings commenced to speak, and
Alderman Holloway stated that there was not
quorum.
Alderman Mackey resumed his reading Of the
report. but was interrupted by Alderman Hoho-
way. who again stated that there was not d
quorum.
Alderman Cunningham came in making
quorum.
Alderman Small slipped out
Alderman Collins, In veXed tone OF voice.
| "Come back here"
Alderman Small came back.
At the conclusion OF the reading OF tue report
Alderman Barrow seconded It.
Alderman Howard moved to adjourn.
Alderman Geddings seconded the motion.
The motion was put and lost. O.
Alderman Small wanted to know II there was a
law under which members could go out and lock
themselves up; II so, he would frequently go out
| himself. in fact, he would stay away altogether.
Alderman Barrow spoke in support OF the adop-
ton of the report and resolution, saying that ne
did not use violent language generally; oue nc
must state that it was contemplate for any Al
derman to vote against the payment Oh lne
claim.
Alderman T. ]. Mackey called Alderman Barrow
| IN order. and after some remarks onered, reso-
lution providing that the account OF D. t. Coroin'
amounting to $4,000 for legal services rendered 10
the city in accordance with contract made Win
said body, be paid
Alderman Cunningham seconded the resolu-
ton.
Alderman Geddings said there had been no
contract and the resolution was out OF order'
The Alderman continued his remarks, Dut they
were unheeded amid the loud calls OF question,
question"
Alderman Mackey moved around to Alderman
r. ". NJ. Mackey, who was standing In the door'
wav and requested him to remain; whereupon
he said to the Inspector-General, that he'd DE
n he would stay and see the Aldermen
making iackasses Of themselves; you are selllne
yourself. ,,
seat
Alderman Howard wanted to know II the three
LAWYERS associated with D. T. Corbin would ge'
$4,000 each, also.
Alderman Cunningham thought not.
Alderman T. J. Mackey made some remarks
about the conduct Of the Aldermen who had re-
tired, but had returned.
Alderman E. w. NJ. Mackey. We were only
practicing the tactics taught us by Alderman T.
]. Mackey. 49,
Alderman E. P. Wall. Yes, Mr.. Mayor, Alder
man T. ]. Mackey has been our schoolmaster.
Alderman T. J. Mackey. i was in favor OF MOI
paving the money, but seeing that my action was
highly commended by the Democratic press
bepan to suspect the correctness OF my position
and changed it.
Alderman E. W. NJ. Mackey (sneeringlyl Yes
the Republicans commended your course, 700
didn't thew have no doubt but that your poo
constituents, who took their last ten'cents out
their pockets to pay Corbin would approve OF thi'
claim. -l
Some discussion ensued relative to the right
Council to have made contract with Corbln, l
such a contract had been made by Council.
Alderman Howard moved to adjourn.
Aldermen E. w. NJ. Mackey and E. p. Wall Sc
conded the motion.
Alderman Collins moved to adopt the report.
Alderman Cunningham seconded the motion.
Aldermen Howard and E. w. NJ. Mackey moved
to adjourn, which motion was loudly seconded oI
several Of the Aldermen.
The motion TO adjourn was put and carried.
A division was called for. Nine voted for ant
seven against adjourning.
Alderman T. J. Mackey claimed that the mo
tion was lost.
Alderman Collins called for the yeas and nays
which was granted and Aldermen Geddings I
w. NJ Mackey, voigt, Hampton, E. T. ana L. :
Wall, Howard, McKinlay and Holloway, lnine'
voted I'm favor, and the Mayor, and Aldermen
Barrow, Collins, Cunningham, Potter, /. ). Mac
key and Small, (seyen,) voted against adjournhg
Council then adjourned in confusion.