The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-29

he0uprcan Standpoint, and from that view
elected him as the presiding officer Of the con-
vention. In all his public actions and speecbes
be proved the earnest, jealous, consistent act
i've and determined Republican. Many Of them
perhaps. little knew or dreamed Of the private
counseIs he gave to the men engaged in franz
ing the instrument which secures the broad
est liberty and freedom to every man that lives
under the present Constitution OF the State OF
South Carolina. They justified their vote for
DR.. Mackey at that time upon the grounds he
had stated. Remembering these facts, be was
led to question the motive for the removahof
such man from q position OF influence, and
the more 30 as, in the effort for his removal.
some had endeavorei 10 prove. him anything
else but Republican. The mere tact Of the
removal of such a man admonished them 10
weigh and consider well the circumstances
which led to it, and the motives of those who
contributed to its success.
BE was not ready to judge or brand Mr..
Sawyer or Mr.. Bowen as traitors; but he be-
level, when Mr.. Sawyer was elected. Dr.
Mackey's removal WAS q foregone conclusion.
Whether DR.. Mackey would, If elected, have
removed MIR. Sawyer, lie was not prepared to
say. With all his prejudces and preferences,
however, he wished to look at this whole mat
ter calmly and dispassionately. He proposed
to advise that which he believed to be in the
interest OF the entire Republican party and
the interests Of the colorei man. He desired
them to learn and consider whether this was o
fight simply between individuals, and to Gee
that no one in the Republican party who has
done his du suffer by it.
Elements ere at work, he thought, calcula-
ted to bring about a possible division in the
Republican paTtr. There are men among US,
be said, who unfortunately happened to have
been born somewhere else than in the State OF
South Carolina. Some Of them are men who
fought under the Stars and Stripes, and to
whom in great part they all owed the liberties
they now enjoy In South Carolina others
there were, many Of whom perhaps he would
thrash or kick out Of his kitchen, if he caught
them there. But from the very fact that they
bad great fight to make, and from the fact
that there are men who may not have been run
out Of South Carolina aud who are their friends,
it ill became them as colored men to follow
in the wake Of some and join in the hue and
cry against men den ominated as carpet.bag-
gers. Look at the merits Of man, and use
him il you can in the interests Of Republican,
Ism, knowing what you have at stake. Watch all
these parties and judge whether man has the
qualifications for the position you desire to
place him in. Never ask whether he was born
in So1th Carolina or out OF it. but ask whether
his advancement will be to your interests and
the interests OF Republicanism.
He believed the respective friends Of these
parties could settle the affair better than the
principals, and he believed it would ultimately
be settled in that way. When the time came
he would do all in his 20 wer to assist them in
finding men worthy OF the position sought
and true to the cause.
". b. Mishaw, colored magistrate, was the
next speaker ;ntroduc ed to the meeting.
REMARKS OF W. h. M1sHAw.
Mishaw said he was earnestly impressed with
the Importance of Republicans taking deci-
ueu Slbuu Ou LIc 4uGotlOu ado AasCiJ
agitated the public mind. In his feeble judg-
ment the removal Of such man as DR.. A. g..
Mackey did materially affect the Republican
party. He thought that the leading members
Of the Republican party, affiliated with it
IN every respect, are bound at all times
and on every occasion to support the
best Republicans. he then asked them
to glanc. at the state OF affairs. There
had been q removal and an appointment. Who
had been removed and who appointed? That
was the only question for their consideration.
The removal of man had been etfected-of a
man who has been foremost IN organizing the
Republican party, and who had contributed all
that he had OF intelligence and great ability
in giving them q government under which
they now enjoy all the privileges and immuni-
ties Of American citizens. Who has been put
in his place? A lnan who for months opposed
the introduction into Office Of the Republican
Mayor and Aldermen elect Of the City Of
Charleston-a man who, upon the night prior
to the ele,tion, declared that il the colored
people did not vote the Republican ticket, they
wouldbe false to- every principle OF manhood
and recreant to every sense OF liberty, which
the justice of God and the American Congress
had given them. On tho day OF election, be
appeared at the residence Of the successful
candidate and there announced that he had
bsen elected. Now for the result. A few hours
afterwards he was found in the midst OF the
Democratic leaders opposing the introduction
Into Office Of the Mayor Ind Aldermen
elect. H, agreed they should consider this
question judiciously and wisely. The removal
OF DR.. Mackey was effectel by one in whom
they had every conflsuo,-oae who they be-
lieved to be one Of tn, best Republicans that
ever walked the streets OF Charleston. Apart
from personal considerations, he believed that
in the removal OF DR.. Mickey and the appoint
ment Of Mr. Clark, whom Mr. Bowen declared
to be worse than Democrat, thlt in 30 doing
Mr. Bowen had sold him self for thirty pieces OF
silver. He believed that at all times and upon
every occasion public men should have some
well defined and settled idels. NJ man should
be undetermined as to the course to be pur
sued In matter where the question is between
principle and policy; aud IN such case he be-
lieved principle ever right, and policy never to
be thought OF.
Believing then that the Republicans OF the
City OF Charleston are desirous Of expressing
~ civ on;n,oa, az IN the courss pursued, he