The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-11-05

VIII Dc lie tAlderman T. J. Mackcy) yesterday
met mo and suggested that perhaps could buy a
place II did certain things, and l considered 1t
rs on attempt to bribc me- and buried II back
with scorn, ana told him that wt lid staryc or
die In a gutter before would accept bribc. and
mus uishonor the place hold a9zomy constitu-
cnts who elected me to 1t. l cHHAcngc him to
prove his charge.
Alderman I. J. Hackcy. said you could buy n
place, didn't II
Alderman Barrow. Yes, you did.
Alderman 7. J. Mackcy. Vas the man men,
toned an enemy or friend OF nlnc2
Alderman Barrow. That Is none Of my bust.
ness.
Alderman 7. J. Mackey. It was Representative
Bowen.
Alderman Cunningham here rose and stated that
he hn1 4 resolution 10 olrer, ind sent IL to the
Clerk.
Alderman Collins. Alderman Mackey says that
promised TO support him, In any measure of
Council TO cNpel or ccnsurc him. When said H.,
meant 1t, for then thought that lie had advo.
Gated the Corbin claim because he believed II to
Dc right; but changed my opinion aud resolve
when, the next day, heard that he had prepared
an Injunction to prevent the City Treasurer from
paying the money, should the claim ever be pass.
ell. This conduct or his made Inc think that IL
n,
and, therefore, am in favor OF cSpelling him.
Alderman T. J. Mackcy, No; l reckon moi.
Criminals arc not safe here; their day OF reckon
ing Will come.
Alderman l.. T. Wall saId he would consider
himself degraded i'll the eyeso OF his constituents
II hc did not favor the granting OF every oppur-
tunlty TO prove the charges OF bribery preferred
by Alderman Mackcy against certain Aldermen,
and moved that Alderman T.J. Mackcy be allow
ell until o'clock the next day to prove the
charges
Alderman Collins claimed that the charges that
Alderman Mackey preferred sganst other Alder
men would not cover the charge against him.
Alderman E.PWa said Collins was always fun
OF good intentions and honor; that lie himself
courtcd an investigation in order that the com.
munity might know who wrre guilty; that lie
did not fear the result himself.
Alderman /. ]. Mackoy. Neither you nor your
brother need lear au Investigation.
Alderman Voigt thought tina: some other time
would do to hear the charges preferred.
Alderman Cunningham had his resolution rcad.
1t Is as follows:
Resolved, That us 1t Is apparent from the course
OF examination OF witnesses the part OF the de-
fence numerous witnesses being called to testify
examination OF testimony, or pretended tcstl-
mony, do cease and that counsel on each side
III,
minutes on eRch side.
Alderman T. ]. Mackcy protested against the
adoption OF this resolution, and moved that 1t be
laid upon the table.
The motion was put and lost. A division was
called for and resulted in voting for md 10
against the motion-Alderman L.. T. Wall not
voting.
The resolution was then put and carried.
Alderman ~ for fbaa
nays, which was granted with the following result:
Aycs-Barrow, Brown, Collins Cunningham,
Geddings, Holloway, Howard Potter Smalls, volgt,
Mayor-ll. Nays-Grecne, Hampton, T. ]. Mac
key, E. W. H. Aackey, Mckinlay, l.. F. aud f. T..
wall.
RESERVATIONS.
Mr.. Seymour rose and stated that ho was sur
prised to see such action taken by the representa-
tivcs OF the City OF Charleston; that It showed
plainly that tic case had been prejudgcd, and to
limit him in the argument, was only an attempt
to gag the whole affair; that 1t would be disgrace
for him to proceed, and he would close his mouth
until more fitting opportunity. II my client
would take my advice, lie would throw his COM
mission at your feet and retire. Loud applause !
He then retired.
Mdcrn$eT. J. Mackey rose and said substan-
TALLY: 1t is necessary TINT should proceed, but
before doing so I must apologize to my counsel
for the tndignity to which, he;has been subjected
by appearing here to rcIIe Ieseht me. l applied to
q number OF lawyers in this city to obtain their
services but they declined to represent me solely
upon political grounds. -
s-.'e --.- .nS ."..u.-.-. .s.th.
ARRAY OF last Thursday night nre a ptAct
blank to me. Gun prove that reached home In n
state of dellrium, and that q physician used the
strongest antldotes to relieve ME. Intended to
Introduce testimony to prove this and other
things that would show that Twas not rcsponsi.
bic for my actions on that hight, but you have
stopped me from 80 doing. Thought that as the
Board had Combined to convict me- under any
circumstances, they would have given me fair
hearing, ana tho report OF their action going
abroad would have Injured me; but their action to.
night has relieved me OF all apprehensOns OF that
character. You have made mp yeur verdict and will
perhaps eXpel me, but go to The people, who will
return me to confront you and check Your nc
farlous sschemcs-schemes so base that one shrInks
appalled, Mt the very thought OF them. hold by
power Of this body the oilcc OF Inspector.
General OF Timber and Lumber. toss
your commission at your feet, as deem,
1t great dishonor to hold n commission
under your hand (pointing at the Mayor) by
the majority OF this Council. Before leaving,
desire to clear my skirts OF the charge made
uSainst uic ny u WuHeSS tlht uuf0cateQ the
tCorbin) clnInh Ind declared openly and often
that d. 7. Corbin did not deserve the $4,000, and
would not sustain him In 1t. When the matter
was referred to the Committee of Ways and
Means, OF which am chairman, Alderman Gun
nlngharl the Mayor and others urged me to make
favorable report. The Mayor and four others
control the patronage OF the city. There were
around me hundreds Of men out OF employment
and with their families and little ones starving.
They applied to me for work. Without the influence
ofthe May and these four Aldermen, could moi
secure the appointment Of one OF these men on the
police force or on the streets. could not see these
men suffering when 1t was In my power to save
them, and signed the report, but Intended always
to oppose 1t. The people ofSoulh Carolina viii re
sent the action that has heretofore characterized
the Williams. They will hurl the miserable
thieves to their homes In Massachusetts,, and
nothing will be seen OF them but their backs al
they nee.
He.then read his resignation, and said: