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

Alderman Geddlpgs said that the majority
we're pressing the bill too far. There was no
sense in such action. Some of the members
do seek for truth. he had come for the COM
mon good and could not understand all this
haste. 1t was neither courteous nor proper.
When the Mayor decided the language out of
order. he said be hoped that such expressions
would be avoided.
Alderman Collins. think the expression of
the trap is very appropriate. There is sheriff
present and some OF his Aldermen deserve to
be caught in that trap.
Alderman T. J. Mackey Ito the Mayor.) II
you don't call your dog off he will be punished.
The Mayor raped for order.
The ordinance was then read second time
and considered as whole.
On motion Of Alderman T. J. Mackey, Sec.
tion 8 was amended by inserting "wednesday,
May 26," instead Of "Tuesday, May 25."
The ordinance as amended then passed its
second reading.
Alderman 4. W. NJ. Mackey introduced the
following resolution:
Resolued, That the resolution passel at the
N Getting of Council on he 7tb instant, where
by the rules Of the former Council were adopt
ed until otherwise ordered, be and the same
is hereby rescinded.
der, and said that question had already been
disposed Of
Alderman Collins also called the Alderman
to order.
Alderman E. ". NJ. Mackey said he had not
read his resolution. and the Alderman (Collins)
did not know what he was talking about.
Alderman Collins. Idon't believe he knows
whatheis doing himself.
The resolution was read, and Alderman
Cunningham again rose to question Of order.
The Mayor. The res solution having already
been offered has been decided, but if the Coun-
Gil wish to have it before them they can do 80.
Alderman T. J. Mackey. That is, it is sim
ply given as a notice. 1t is not bill or An Or
d'nance, but a resolution; and if it cannot be
done this way it cannot be done at all. We
want it read the first and second time tonight.
After some discussion the Mayor again said
that he would adhere to the thDe-fourths
rule.
Alderman T. J. Mackey. Iappsal from that
decision.
The Mayor. No appeal need be taken. will
entertain no appeal.
Alderman T. J. Mackey. Then it is the one
man power. I claim that it is breach Of
privilege.
Alderman E. W. u. Mackey moved that as
the Hon. c. c. Bowen, the City Attorney, was
then preaent, he be requested to give his YER
1escind the resolution OF May 7, by majority
vote.
This was agreed to, and Mr.. Bowen said that
he had not the slightest doubt that the major
ity could do 80. He thought there was not q
lawyer in the city that would not give the
same opinion. The resolution was that the
rules be adopted for the government of Coun-
ell until otherwise ordered.
AdeIm an e. W. NJ. Mackey again offered
his resolution resembling the resolution o.
May7.
Alderman Gun ningham said this had been
disposed Of.
Alderman T. J. Mackey. This is totally
different resolution.
Tberesolution was then put Yeas 10; nays S
The Mayor declared that three-fourths not
having voted aye the resolution was lost.
--- Alderman T.J. MnokeY appealed from tn
decision, and the Mayor said that no appea
could be taken.
Alderman E. W. NJ. Mackey said that Coun
Gil could appeal at any time unless the Mayo
intended to make new parliamentary law.
The Mayor. I intend to enforce the rulel
until changed by three-fourths vote. tool
the opinion OF the City Attorney for what it ii
worth.
Alderman T. j. Mackey. desire to asl
whether Council has any rights at all or sim
ply subject to your will.
Aldermen Potter moved an adjournment,
which was lost.
Alderman TIL Mackey offered the following
resolution: :
Resolred, That the standing committees b.
and the sam me are hereby discharged.
Alderman It: J. Mackey ito the Mayor sottt
uoce.) You bad better consult with YOU
friend about that. lReplying to Major Corbir
who sat on the left of the Mayor.)
Alderman Collins called tho Alderman tc
order for insulting the Mayor. He said it was
asserted in the papers that he had been oppos
ed to Bower, as solicitor, pro tenn. He would
say
The Alderman was cllled to order and sal
down. The question then was taken on the
resolution Of Alderman T. J. Mackey, who
said, "Wlll the Mayor state whether thai
resolution can be passed without three.
fourths vote. If il vas desired by the Mayor
to make every resolution the subject OF jest
it should be sternly rebuked oy Council. The
Mayor himself, he said, preaches about deco
rum" The Mayor called the Alderman to or
der, ana Alderman Maokey, continuing to
speak, the Mayor said to the policeman: car
rest that man."
Alderman Cunningham cried, "Take hin
outl" Others said ''Let him alone" Captain
Hendricks stepped up to Alderman Macke!
and laid his hand on his shoulder. Alderman
Mackey shouted to Ciptain Hendricks, "Yor
cannot arrest me, you infamous scoundrcl!"
The widest confusion prevailed when th'
Mayor said, "Ircca!l the order !"
Alderman L. J. Mackcy to the Mayor.) How
dare YOU arrest an officer OF this city. Yor
violate every rule Of order.
The Mayor. 1 wish that gentlemen would
take their seats. have recalled the order.
Alderman T. J. AIackey ito The Mayor.) Yor