The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-08-29

Neagle said that Chamberlain would cause
no bolt.
Elliott asked if bolt was threatened against
the majority.
Neage said not on his part; but Chamber
lain's nomination would probably prevent it.
Swails called attention to the oversight OF all
the speakers in not mentioning the financial
condition of the State and its bad odor all over
the country. He then warmly nominated Reu-
ben Tomlinson, who was pioneer in educa-
ton, and whose skirts are clear of any soil or
stain; all others have been harshly censured
but he never has been. No filings have been
made at him.
Judge Orr seconded the nomination of Tom
lnson. He was very properly brought before
this body. He was the pioneer in education,
arranged the taxation system His integrity is
| beyond question and above reproach. He is a
Northern man, but his destiny is cast with u.s.
He has all the qualities of head and heart to
make good ruler. The finances are in bad
condition-the schools closed, the asylums al
most shut up and so of the prisons. We want
man who has the confidence of the people,
and the ability to relieve them 1t is impor-
tant to the party, which has been badly dam
aged outside of the State The Republican
party is responsible for existing evils, and it
devolves upon them to correct them. Wemust
not consult feelings. The question is who is
the best man, and he should and must be sup
ported by the party.
Elliott said I intend to lay bare the schemes
of those who have been plotting to defeat
Moses, and will make charges and prove them.
The reformers have resorted to dishonorable
means-the use of money. They have gone
round with few hundred dollars. Do you ask
the names2 will state who they are. A
delegate from Edgefeld has been approached
by State officer of South Carolina Behold
the man [pointing to and walking up. to Nea-
gle.} A delegate from Abbeyille has been Of
fered from $500 to $500, and the same man
offered it,
Neagle interposed with the statement that
Owens, of York, had been offered 81 600 for
his vote by Moses.
Elliott said it was not only false, but false as
hell, and Neagle knew it, He was prepared to
produce dozen or more persons who have been
approached with money in Ohamberlain's in
terest, and not only that, but some of the
money had been paid for purposes of corruption.
T. J. Mackey assailed the integrity of Reu-
ben Tomlinson, and said that spotless candi-
date had enriched himself at the expense of the
people of South Carolina. The instance brought
forward first was the phosphate BILL which the
speaker charged was advocated by MIR. Iomlln-
son and instead of these new and valuable
discoveries being used to build up and sustain
the impoverished State, miserable royalty, OF
only 81 per ton was fixed, and most valuable
| franchise thus passed away, without considera-
ton. Of this company, said Macsey, Tomlln-
son was found to own $4,000 OF the stock.
Mackey then proceeded to undo the Green
Vile Railroad fraud, in which he charged that
Tomlinson was concerned, $4,000 of the
State stock being bought by Kimpton, with
| State bonds for Tomlinson.
Mr.. Mackey grew really eloquent as he dis
sected the character of Whittemore, whom, he
said, he would strip and prevent before the
Convention in all his naked deformity. This
he did in fine style, alluding to his cadetship
transaction, and various other incidents OF cor
ruption.
Mr.. Mackey then turned from Tomlinson to
Chamberlain. He charged that the hackers OF
Mr.. Chamberlain, the financial ring. intended
to fasten all the fraudulent bonds of the State
upon the people, and to levy at once tax to
pay the interest on the bonds. Under Moses,
no tax will be levied for such purpose, but it is
hoped that the immense volume OF DEBT may aay
be largely reduced-and, said the speaker, the
robber of the Land Commission, (Leslie,) and
the Senator from Darlington, (Whittemore,)
and all the other public robbers.
Judge Orr here interrupted Mr.. Mackey by
saying that he desired to state for the informa-
ton of the Convention, as such statements
seemed to be in order, that Maher, a delegate
from Barnwell, had informed him (Orr) that
he had been offered by F. J. Moses, jr., $4,000
for his vote and influence Maher was called
for, and coming before the Presidents stand,
declared that the offer had been made him.
Just after Mr.. Mackey closed, johnson, of
Sumter, declared that he had just been told by
three men, that Maher had been paid $500 for
his statement A loud laugh followed this, and
the insinuation was attempted to be made that
Judge Orr had bought up Maher:: Judge Orr
denied all knowledge of Maher whatever.
for Gen. Moses, that he (Moses) had, it is true,
approached Maher, hearing that he was for
sale, and asked him what his price was, and if
Sc, 600 would be sufficient; and that Maher
answered yes, and there the conversation ended
Maher then got the floor, and was proceeding
to give his version Of the story, but was inter
rupted by various delegates rising and speaking
all at once.
Swails said that he was authorized to state
that Owens, of York, had been offered bribe
of 81 900 by Moses
A scene of wild confusion ensued. A motion
to adjourn was lost, and q motion to close all
debate and call the roll for the purpose of
voting. The vote resulted as follows:
Tomlinson, 10; Chamberlain, 10; Melton,
18; Moses, So.
The President declared F. J. Moses the duly
elected candidate of the Republican party for
Governor, and committee was appointed to
inform the successful candidate of his nomina-
ton. :,
Judge Orr rose, and said that it was with
reluctance that he did SO, but from the record
of the nominee, he could not support him, and
would, therefore, respectfully withdraw from
the Convention.
Gen. Moses was introduced, and made very
good, though short, speech. He discaimed all
enmy and feeng against hs any Kepuocoanf an
Chamberlain, he said he had no hard words to
speak, but hoped and believed that now their
contest was over, they would shake the same
hands of friendship which they have heretofore.
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