The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-07-27

sisting- principally Of membors Of the
Legislature and other oHice-hol ders- -llas-
sembledsin the Senate Ohambersi in the
State Capitol, yesterday morning. All.
Ransiels (co,oreddandidate fotLieutenant
Governor,) Chairman of the State Exec
utive Committee, took the Chair, called
the meeting to order, and then delivered
a lengthy address-laudatory of Gov.
Scott, and denounoing Judge Carpenter.
On motion of s. j. Lee, Assistant Ad.
jutant and Inspector Genernl r. B. Eli
oft was called upon to act as temporary
Chairman. Represen tative Hoge's op-
ponent returned thanks for the unex-
pected honor, and expressed an earnest
desire to faithfully perform his official
duties. He was greeted with rounds of
applause-Speaker Moses leading the
demonstration and energetically keeping
it up. The colored Reading Clerk Of
the House WAS appointed temporary
Secretary. The Chairman having an
nounced the Convention ready to pro-
ceed to business, it was moved and &C.
conded, that committee of one from
each Congressional District and three at
large be appointed, to examine creden-
tials. AS there are, rival delegations
from several preoincts, and the claimants
are very energetic and emphatic in the
assertion of the cIHims, warm work is
anticipated. The committee consists of
Cadet-Broker Whittemore, from the 1st;
Representative Wmpper, from the Cd;
Assistant President, of the Senata Mont
gomery, from the 3D.; Comptroller Nea-
gle, from the 4th; and Senator Nash,
Representative Mobley, and Senator
Rainey, at large.
1t was then moved that the Conven-
tion take q recess until 3 oolock-to
give the committees time 20 make out
theft report. Ex-United' States Marshal
Epping thought o'clock time enough,
as by that hour members would be able
to obtain their dinners, and CONSEQUENT
ly feel in better humor. This sensible
advice proved acceptable and was unani-
mously adopted.
On the re-assembling of the Conven-
tion at 4 o'clock, The temporary Chair
man announced TINT, as the Committee
on Credentials was still out, he was ready
to hear what was the will of the Conven-
ton.
In accordance with motion, carried
unanimously, Daddy Cain was conduct
ed to the Chair and addressed the Con-
| vention. His remarks were continued
to some length. He commenced by an.
nouncing that the question at stake at
the present time was whether the Re-
publican party should continue to hold
its sway in this State. or whether it would
allow the reform party to succeed in its
tendeavor to obtain the control of the
State Offices Heannounoed in flowing
terms Gov. r. K! Scott for re. nomination.
This was received with applause. He
dwelt at some length Oh the charges of
corruption that had been brought against
the Republican party, bringing before
his hearers in glowing coTcrs the change
in the finances of the State during the
present administration. The charge
that he was to support Judge
Carpenter for Governor was alluded to
and cmphatically denied. The black
but lie called attention to the fact that
while there were $1,000 negro votes,
there were only $4,000 white votes, and
expressed the opinion that the time had
now como to have a representation of col
or in proportion to these figures. This
| would be protection to white men ms
we'll rs colered men.
Senator Hayne next called upon Col.
Graham, of Marion, who made a short
speech-the burden of which was state
ment of the modus of his change from
Democracy to Radicalism. He was
true and blue Republican, although he
had held high position in the Demo
cratic party in 1868.
Major Dolany was the next speaker,
who delivered o dry and lengthy har-
rangue on his favorite topic-the black
mans party. The Charleston Republican
came in for pretty good share of abuse.
| Land Commissioners DeLarge also
spoke to the Convention. embracing, for
the most part, the views already expressed
by the other speakers.
Congressman Sawyer was called upon
by Senator Donaldson. This imme-
diately raised the Mackey faction to their
feet, and after greeting this call with q
few Kisses, T. j. Mackey got rid of few
remarks, pungent in their character, and
particularly applicable to the course of
Mr.. Sawyer and the Republican party.
Blockade running and vote on Vir-
ginia bill seemed to be the greatest
crimes of which he was guilty. After
much talk, Mr.. Sawyer obtained the
floor. but was frequently interrupted.
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