The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-01

THE REPUBLICAN MEETING, called by I. M.
Holmes for last night, was addressed by Senator
Sawyer, G. W. Clark, I. ]. Mackcy anu otner
prominent Radicals.
After much confusion In the choice OF secre-
taries. and few opening words from the chair'
man. the senator was introduced. Aludng TO
remark that the meeting had been called Tor the
baptizing OF Mr. C. w. Clark as Republican, he
denied the necessity Of such BAPTISM as Mr..
| Clark had always been staunch and jealous
supporter OF their party. 1t was great piece
of assumption to say that he was not.
Instead of this fighting one against the other,
all who desire the welfare and prosperity OF the
State should seek unity in Republicanism. a
yoice-[Will they get Office thenY II ever their
party had cause for congratulation it was at pre-
sent when oil the ofices were in their hands, and
good. staunch, praiseworthy and reliable Repub-
licans were regulating the affairs OF Charleston.
The present prosperous condition OF the State
and city was due to their skill and abilities.
Those WHO before the war were chattels and arti.
cles bought by money, now walk free and inde-
pendent, and have given their support to the Re-
publicans. The press did not discuss In fair
and liberal spirit the political question: and ever
misstated the actions OF the Republican party,
which, knowing its integrity, uprightness and
fidelity. can easily afford to be abused.
After few othefremarks, the senator said that
being hoarse he felt he could not continue to ad-
dress his listeners any longer that night, and
thanking them for their attention retired, making
way for Mr.. G. W. Clark, who amidst cries OF
"MacIey ~ "Clark ~ ayes I" no !" &c.,) obtain
ed, at the instance of T. ]. MacSey, q patient
hearing whilst he harangued his auditors on MS
own merits and actions as Republican. From
the breaking out of the war he had assisted the
soldiers OF oil coors in every way, till at length
they arrived in Charleston, wncrr hc stiii further
exhibited his philanthropy by helping to raise
subscription OF $4,000 for the relief OF the INDECENT
By him were colorcd men first established in the
Aldcrmanlc chair, the policN anu the STATE olCes.
Whom asked to bc candidate for Office lie de-
clipc1 knowing well that he could not be good
Renublican official and continue in business at
tho same time. lie never inquired into 4 mans
politlcs in giving him office. He had been present
at the meeting called ON the occasion OF Han'
dolphs DEATH besides tho one before the election.
lie mentioned his various advices to the Demo
Gratis, how he received the Mayors ofilce anu
concluded with g.andiloquent pancgyrc on
the benefits all enjoyed under the folds OF the
Star-Spanglcd Banner.
Mr.T.J MacScy followed with acutting analysis
of Mr. Clark's proceedings as Republican, anu
his connection with the Democratic party accus-
ing Mr.. Clark OF having given, on oil possible &C.
sasions, when 1t was for his benefit or aid open
or hidden support of Democracy, laying bare the
honorable means he took to become Mayor how
hc was ousted from that Office by Gilbert Pllls-
bury. in whose place the speaker several times
auently wished the Hon. G. w. Clark had con-
timed He also stated his determination
IN make q collection for the benefit OF gentle
man STYLED the Hon. d. I. Coroln. lLaughtcr.l
After this he narrated in very pathetic language,
his connection with the Confederacy, the risks he
ran in Texas while serving the United States,
where he had been, he said, baptized in blood q
Rcuubljcan. He concluded by saying that,
though Mr. G. w. Clark may not have been Re-
nublican before he was glad to learn that Tor one
night at least he was true and sincere one, and,
as he saw by their wry faces that there were
| many Democrats present. he could say That the
| Renubllcans would receive with open arms those
| who that ngn desired to join them.
Collector Clark and Senator Sawyer followed in
some brief remarks intended to break the force
of ANYTHING that Mackcy might nave sain. Mr.
Simeon Corlcy afterwards began to haranguc the
asscmblage, when most ol tiose present. iliciu-
ding our reporter, left the hall.