The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-09-05

| believed "that the Democratic party IN the
State, had a regard for honesty and purity
and virtue, and proposed to shew them the
character of the new rcformers, as they
cd themselves. Failing in all others, these
reformcrs had resortcd to all sordid infucn-
ences, and had tried by the use Of money to
defeat Moses. He went on specifically to
state that Ellison, member from Abbeville,
and Simpkins, q member from Edgeteld,
had each been approached by the Chamber
lain party, and offered $500 piece tor
their votes. He also, said, that the Cham
berlain party wanted to put N. &. Parker
back in the Treasurer's Office, and that he,
| Parker, had through his servant, Eichelber-
ger, the County Treasurer of Edgefeld, Of
fered Simpkins $500 for his vote. The
supporters of Moses, said he, rcpudiate such
a man as Parker"
At this juncture Mr.. Neasle wanted to
know if Mr.. Owens a delegate from York
county had not been offered 1000 if he
would vote for Moses.
Elliott said that this was false as hell, and
then turned his attention to the new con-
verts to the party for whom he went ON gen.
cral principles. He made very effective
speech, and if there was ever any doubt as
to the result of the first ballot, there could
be none after the Chairman of the Conven-
ton had finished.
[After more speaking, the report con-
tinues
At this juncturo, Judge Orr.
PROPoUNDED A QUESTION.
He desired to know if Judge Mackey,
knew anything about the Offering Of $4,000
for the vote of Julius Meyer, delegate from
Barnwell? .' ..
This was bombshell, and it was explod-
at most critical time. Mackcy denied it
in general terms. Elliott called for Mayer,
and that individual having been brought in,
made his statement confirming what Orr had
said. This produced confusion which
bordered very closely on Pandamopium.
There were sundry attempts To draw pistols;
and the president, as he raped his ,guvel on
the desk, looked very much as il he would
like to have raped it on the heads of some
Of the delegates.
Judge Mackey violently asserted that this
was the uncorroborated statement Of single
witness, and that the proofs were not FORTH
coming.
johnson, of Sumter, said that he had just
heard that Mayer had been paid $500 for
making that statement.
Elliott, the President, stated that no had
been informed that Orr was seen going out
with Mayors just previous to his (Maycrs)
statement. ~ Wells from the NIoscsities.
+. Orr declared that the statement Of the
delegate was false [Cheers from tile Tom
linson- Chamberlain syndicatc
Elliott, the Chairman, stated that lie had
the authority of General Moses to deny the
report. That he (Moscs) had heard it init
mated that the Barnwell delegation was for
sale, and had asked Mayors if $4,000 would
buy it. lie (ElliotD knew personally that
Mayors was for sale.
Mayors said that General Moses had sent
for him, and in the interview last night had
asked him if he had made up his mind to
90 for anybody Hc replied no. Moses
then asked him if he could control the
Barnwell delegation, and told him that if he
would he would give him $4,000. He then
left, promising to return.
This brought on another very extensive
edition of pandemonium, and u thousand
and one motions were bawled out from a
thousand and one stentorian lungs. Theup-
shot of the whole matter was, that a motion
was made and carried, to close debate and
take ballot, which being done, the result
was announced.
| THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Band played, hats were thrown in the
air, and for three or four minutes nothing
but shouts could be heard
TIE BOLT. n
When partial quiet had been restored,
Judge Orr arose and siad:
Mr. President In view of General Moses
record L cannot, as conscientious man. sup
port him, and, therefore, ask leave to with.
draw from thia Convention -.
Saying which, the enraged Judge, followed
by several delegations, retired from tho
Hall. ... .... .
But he did not get off as easily as that, for
as he was about leaving, his colleague, Judge
Mackey, fired this parting shot.
hope, saidhe, in his blandest tones, that
the gentlemen will be permitted to leave, as
he has been engaged all his life in Jumping
from side to side.
...a' LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Glcaves from Beaufort was nominated
for Lieutenant Governor, without much oppo-
sition, and the next in order the nomination
for Attorney General was, without difficulty
or much filibusterlng, given to Judge S. W
Melton. The nominations for the Office Of
State Treasurer being i'll order.
Rainey nominated 4. l.. Cardozo for the
position. The nomination was endorsed by
Moses, Elliott and L. j. Mackey. Yocum,
Of Chester, naminated II. Noah, private
Secretary to Governor Scott, for the position.
In scconding the nomination i. Ii. Frost, of
Williamsburg, was ruled out Of order by the
Char in attacking Cardozo. June Moblcy