The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-14
THE RADICAL COUNTY CONTENTION
A Chapter in Politics-speech-making-
Born PoHticians-How not to do It.

A Chapter in Politics-speech-making-
Born PoAticians-How not to do ft.
In response to the call of the chairman Of
Charleston County, the Radical delegates assem-
bed at the Military Hall yesterday, and at the ap-
pointed hourthe small room on the first floor, IN
which the convention was to be held, was
crowded to suffocation. Among the delegates
every variety OF color corimon to the human race
Is to be found5 but the black largely predomi-
mates. In the midst Of g. dlstracting confusion
Parson R. q. Gain took the chair by virtue Of his
ofnce, and called the meeting TO order.. mum.
bef OF motions were Immediately made, when the
chairman, who fortunately possesses o good tenn.
per and sound pair Of lungs, proposed to organ
ize by electing a temporary chairman and secre-
tary. Several speakers rose, but owing to their
all speaking at once, our reporter was unable to
ascertain the drift Of their arguments. a peril
nent remark was here made that there were but
ninety six members Of the convention, and over
one hundred and fifty persons we're In the room.
A motion was thereupon made and seconded to
exclude all but those who had proper creden-
tials, and carried with shout, amidst cries OF
"Mr. Chairman, y "order," ~ rise," ~ object"
and howls from those with0ut.papers
The hall was cleared In few moments and the
delegates then entered as their respective pre-.
clncts were called. The place was soon 6lled
again and nominations called for, for the office Of
temporary chairman. Colonel TAFT, R. B. Artson
and several others who declined, were n dominated,
and an election by holding up right hands re-
suited in the choice Of R. B. Artson, coored.
Several nominations were made for secretary
and ]. P. Ho ward was elected. The county chair.
man then resigned the controfof the convention,
with few remarks, Into the hands Of the newly
elected chairman, who, after short address,
took his seat. A committee OF seven were ap-
pointed to exaninethe credentialao aof the doubtful
delegates, there being two sets Of delegates from
several precincts. 60.
A motion was now made, and carried unanl-
mously, that Lieutenant Governor Ransier, who
was present. should address the meeting. That
official attempted q speech, but the confusion
dire,n which relgned IN the centre and lower
part OF the hail, prevented his being heard.
motion to that effect having been carried, Robt.
Savage was appointed sergeant-at arms. and by
dlnt Of his strenuous efforts, aud continuous rap.
ping on the table with huge hickory stick by
the chairman, some appearance OF order was at
length restored. The Heutenant-Governor de-
Ilvered lengthy address, which was well re.
celved by such OF the audience who were not too
busy In their small political circles TO listen. BE
said he WAS citizen OF Charleston County, and
felt deep interest In the action OF the conVen-
tion, and advised them In making their nomina.
tlon to select one who was reliable, capable, and,
above all, thorough going Republican. he. ad-
verted to the b, DAD principles Of Repubcanlsm,
which distinguish neither race, color, nor nation
alIty among the citizens OF the United States, and
after mentioning the several candidates for sena-
tarla fonors, he advised all to give their strenu
ous support to the nominee Of the convention.
The speaker came rather abruptly to an end "a
some one In the crowd voclferated "Amen t' and
confused sounds Of cursing and swearing and
pushing at the door, which prevailed throughout
the speech, grew louder.
On motion, 1t was resolved that the representa-
tves OF the daily papers be Invited to seats on the
noor OF the convention.
motion that - Sampson, member OF the
House Of Representatives OF North Carolina, be
invited to address the meeting, at the time
thought proper by the chairman, was carried,
but on search being made, that parsonage hap.
pened not to be present.
Trial Justice Levy being invited to address the
meeting, made few remarks advocating the
| unanimous support Of the nominee Of the con
vention.
Rev. ~. Adams being likewise called upou
endorsed the Views Of the last speaker, and beiiev
ing 1t highly proper to elect an Intelligent man
| modesay offered himself to the convention as the
equal OF Corbn, Leslie and other senators IN
| every capacity. The speaker adyerted to his &C
| tiou when q member OF the City Council and
said now. as then, he would stand by the princl-
| pies Of the Republican party and the people
| generally.
Parson Cain next addressed the convention by
request, and referred to his actious while hereto
fore representing the people as being those OF a
Just and honest man.
The Rev. N. Mills was next introduced, and
spoke Of his being South Carolnian, and living
| heresnee 1860. During his address he was IRE
quently interrupted BY loud talking and lAug hing
The chairman being then called upon made
few remarks concerning himself and his beings
candidate through the solicitations OF his friends
| and he believed OF the people.
!, Artsrthls speech the committee or credentiah
made their report, and several present being ex
cluded by 1t the discussion which followed wa:
| hot and Loud. The chairman was deafened Will
| the numerous calls upon him, and dozen sten
tors had vocal battle for the noor Stephei
Brown, the Blggln Church Demosthenes, came 0!
victor, and gallantly held his own against dozel
"pints Of suder,n and resoundtng chorus 0
shouts and speeches. As the hour grew later ant
the frequent visits to Kroegs inn stirred the slug
gsh blood OF the dormant politicians, the din grey
louder, and the disorder more general. 1t sseme
at this juncture that Of business there would be
more and dozen excited orators, hoarsel
shouting "Mr. Chairman" crowded around tn
beleaguered chair.
The report OF the committee having been re
ceived, the convention went into an election for
permanent organization, and the following OF
lcers were elected: J. F. Greene, president; N
ran,doId pice.nrealpnt. a. T. AudelI SteDhel