The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-21

Hhosi io'Ll L. D. Mackey lnSlSted on the
second reading, and it was SO ordered-yeas
10; nays g.
Alderman Geddings said that the ma
Jorlty had evidently made up their minds,
and their votes could not be changed by
any discussion. He said: think the object
of that is to spring trap.
Alderman L. j. Mackey called the gentle
man to order. Such IN impeachment of
the motives of members was out of order.
Alderman Geddings said that the majority
were pressing the bill too far. There was
no sense in such action. Some of the mem
bers do seek for truth. He had come for
the common good, and could not understand
oil this haste. It was neither courteous nor
proper.
When the Mayor decided the language
out of order, he said he hoped that such
expressions would be avoided
Alderman Collins-I think the expression
OF the trap is very appropriate. There is a
sheriff present, and some of his Aldermen
deserve to be caught in that trap.
Alderman T. j. Mackey Ito the Mayor)-
If you don't call your dog off he will be
punished. fIr.alf
The Mayor raped for order. a.aa
The ordinance was then read second
time, and considered as whole.
On motion of Alderman T.. j. Mackey,
Section was amended by inserting
w Wednesday, May 26, !" instead of ssTues-
day, May 25."
The ordinance, as amended, then passed
its second reading
Alderman E. ". M. Mackey introduced
the following resolution:
ReSotoed, Thet the resolution passed at
the meeting of Council on the 7th instant.
whereby the rules of the former Council
were adopted until otherwise ordered. be
and the same is hereby, rescinded. -,
Alderman Cunningham rose to a point of
order, and said that question had alre adv
been disposed of.
Alderman Collins also called the Alder
man to order i - 49,
Alderman E. W. NJ Mackey said he had
not read his resolution, and the Alderman
(Colllns) did not know what he was talking
about. -
Alderman Collins-I don't believe he
knows what he is doing himself.
The resolution was read, and Alderman
Cunningham again rose to question of order.
The Mayor-The resolution having al
ready been offered, has been decided. but if
the Council wish to have it before them,
they can do So
Alderman t. j. Mackey-That is, It is
simply given as notice. It is not bill or
an ordinance, but resolution and if it
cannot be done this way, it cannot be done
at oil. We want it read the first and second
time tonight.
After some discussion, the Mayor again
said that he would adhere to the three
fourths rule.
Alderman t. J. Mackey-I appeal from
that decision.
The Mayor-No appeal need be taken. I
will entertain no appeal
Alderman Il. j. Mackey-Then it is the
one-man power. 1 claim that it is n breach
of privilege.
Alderman E. W. NJ. Mackey moved that
as the Hon. G. G. Bowen, the City Attor-
ney, was then present, he be requested to
give his verbal opinion as to whether the
Council could rescind the resolution of MAY
by q majority vote
that he had not the slightest doubt that the
majority could do SO. He thought there
was not lawyer in the city that would not
give the same opinion. The resolution was
that the rules be adopted for the govern
ment of Council until otherwise ordered
Alderman E. w. M. Mackey again offered
his resolution resembling the resolution of
May 7.
Alderman Cunningham said this had been
disposed of.
Alderman T. J. Mackey-This is a totally
different resolution.
The resolution was then put Yeas 10;
nays 5.
The Mayor declared that three-fourths not
having voted aye, the resolution wes lost.
Alderman T. j. Mackey appealed from the
decision, and the Mayor said that no appeal
could be taken.
Alderman E. W. NJ Mackey said that
Council could appeal at any time, unles the
Mayor intended to mako new parliament
tary law.
The Mayor intend to enforce the rules
until changed by three fourtts vote I
took the opinion of the City Attorney for
what it is worth.
Alderman T. J. Mackey-I desire to ask
whether Council has any rights at all, or
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