The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-08-05
TIE CITF ORGANIZING.
Tho wards Moving for Reform
wan r ArH,Eil FOR REFORM.

of men of character and substance, both Whlte
and colored, was quite large, and the eTldenI
feeling Of quiet earnestness that prevailed was
In the highest degree encouraging.
Mr.. W, H. Easterby was called to preside as
temporary chairman, aud briefly addressed
the meeting, enforcing the gravity anu im-
portance of the work before us, ana tne ao-
so]ute necessity that every man who had any
thing to lose in the present, or anything TO
hone in the future, should bravely put his
shoulder to the wheel and unite with his fel-
low-citizens in thegrand movement to rid the
State of its present corrupt and shameless
rulers. = -.
Messrs. Joseph Samson and Henry Hall were
chosen secretaries of the meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. E. Henry, 1t was
Rssolued, Tha. q committee of six be ap-
pointed by the chair to draft plan OF organl-
czation for the Reform Club of Ward q
The chair announced the committee as fol-
lows Messrs C.. o. Trumbo, VIM. Ingliss,
Charles Michael, John Nelson, j. H. Ostendorf
and Walter Webb, Jr.
On motion of Mr.. c.. o. Trumbo, the chair
man was directed to appoint acommittee of
six to nominate suitable persons as officers OF
the club. The chair announced the committee
as follows: Messrs George q. Mofett, Henry
Hall, Thomas Fraser, s. N. Brown. j. N. Ma
thans, J. R. Smith and D. O'Keefe.
On motion of Mr. VIM. Ingliss, it was resolV-
ed that when this meeting adjourn 1t stands
adjourned until Monday evening next, when
the committee above named are directed to-
present their reports.
The secretary was also directed to give no.
ticein the daily papers of the meeting on Mon-
dav. next, that all the citizens of Ward No. 2
may have an opportunity to participate In tie
organization of the club.
The meeting then adjourned.
RsFORH MEETING OF WARD III. x
The voters OF this ward had full and inter-
esting meeting at the Hlberniah Hall last night.
Their purpose was to establish permanent
organization. The committee appointed at a
previous meeting to draft constitution and
bylaws, reported their proceedings. The re-
port was unanimously adopted. The commit
tee on the nomination Of officers next made
their report, having made choice of the follow
ing gentlemen John F. sBrItton, president;
w. 2. Patterson, David Marsh, VIM. b. Berry,
VIM. Corbert, J. Sanders, R. C. Cowan, vice
presidents; Robert Starr, John Brown, secre-
taries; W. G. Miller, corresponding secretary;
y. Burke, treasurer.
Mr.. Brlt:on mot being present, q committee
Of three was appointed to inform him of his
election. During the. absence Of the commit
tee the meeting was addressed by speakers.
Mr.. Jacob Matthews pitched into the carpet
baggers in lively style, who, he said, had
fooled and deceived the colored people In every
way. He delivered warm eulogy on Messrs.
Carpenter and Butler, aud urged his colored
friends, as they valued their own prosperity,
to stand by the South Caroinlans, whom they
had always known and respected.
Mr.. Britton was then introduced to the body
by the temporary chairman, and welcomed by
a general burst of applause. He made short
and eloquent speech, thanking the club for the
distinguished consideration they had. shown
him in calling him to preside over their deIbe-
ratlons. He assured them OF his hearty CO.
operation in the cause Of Reform, and pledged
himself to devote all his energies to secure Its
success. He took his seat amid deatenins
cheers.
The committee appointed at q previous meet
Ing to secure hall for the use Of the club, now
reported that they had obtained the upper
story of building on Wentworth street, tor
merly used as carriage repository BY Mr. NJ.
H. Nathan. The report was accepted On
motion, Messrs. Monahan and Hall were added
to the list OF vice-presidents.
Mr.. VIM. A. Sneed was now called forth to
address the meeting. His appearance eliclted
loud cheers from the entire assembly. His
speech was of the same pertinent and jocose,
nature as the one delivered on the night pre-
vious before the club of Ward No.4 He advo-
Gated the principles OF Reform most ardently,
and illustrated his points BY amusing anec-
dotes. He fully exposed that great engine of
Radicalism, the Union League, avowing that
1t was disgrace to humanity and to the
world, and kept his race in more degraded
state of slavery than they had ever before en-
dured.
Mr.. William Black made an eloquent
and sensible speech. Throughout his re-
marks he received the most respectful atten-
teution, and was frequently appladded, He
set forth the Importance of Reform, aud the
magnitude ofits principles in manner which
showed that he understood his subject, while
his defence OF Judge Carpenter and General
Butier ssalnst the imputations cast upon them
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by she Ring, afforded the highest proof OF his
earnestness in behalf of the cause. He mani
tested the deepest regret that there was no
Reform Club in his ward, which, he said, was
a Radical den. But he avowed his Intention
to work until the last, and If the Ring Is not
defeated, it shall not be his fault. He retired
loudly cheered.
Mr.. Francis now addressed the assem-
bly,, expressing his regrets that it was not
the members of his own ward to whom he
spoke; but inasmuch as it was In behalf OF a
common interest, he would not confne him.
self to his own ward, nor his own county, but
TO the whole State. He wished, above every
thing, to redeem his native State, to drive out
the yillanous herd now pollutlng her soil, and
re-establish her once mere in career OF honor
and prosperity. He said that Winchester rifles
were not to terrify the Reform party-that q
fair election would be had at all events, anu
tbat If there should be any interposltion' OF
wtnobeatar rifles, 1t might be possible that a