Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-07-03
. Above FEAST AT CHICAGO. Z
Il REMARKBKE UNION OF Ex- CARPET
BAGGERS.
Correspondence Charleston News

Correspondence Charleston News.]
The gathering of ex-carpet-baggers from
South Carolina at the Chicago Convention
partook of the nature of genuine love feast.
Ex-Collector Worthington, of Charleston,
delights to tell a story, even though it be
against himself, and the other evening he
was describing the flock of buZZards with
great gusto. OF course he said there were
the members of the delegation, all looking
hearty and fat. Corbin, Taft, Tom john
son, Brayton and the smaller fry, Postmast-
ers Boon and Whittemore with their crowd
of darkies Even the disposition of the
petty hOnOrs of the Convention brought
about division of sentiment, and lively
discussion was inaugurated. A parlor in
the Sherman House was secured for the
use of the delegation and they resolved
themselves into caucus, appointed SER
geant-at-arms and balloted for the position
of chairman of the delegation. Deas madea
speech which could be heard all over the ho-
telfavoring the selection of Brayton for this
honor, and his howls attracted the attention
of the guests of the hotel. Crowds gathered
at the door leading into the room occupied
by the delegation, and many, present
thought at one time that it would be neces-
an anticipated riot. Five hours were de-
voted to the consideration of the momen-
tous questions affecting the delegation, and
the fight narrowed down to one betE cen
Smalls, who supported Corbin agaic &c. Bray
ton, the latter succeeding as Chairman by
voting for himself.
| More fun was created by tie attitude Of
the delegation towards Frank Moses when
he visited them at their hotel and endeav-
'\ored to be friendly with his old associates.
From their actions it would never have been
| Il 4Io4 &c bod
the inside ola Jail, for they endeavored to
give the Ex-Governor of South Carolina the
cold shoulder after the most approved style.
Poor Frank was badly cut up at such shah
| by treatment, and almost wept as he be-
walled the actions of his old cronies. Sam
Lee, pitying his situation, gave the ex-
Governor ticket of admission to the stage
of the Convention, which was promptly dis
posed of for cash consideration, and Moses
did not again turn up. Moses looked thin
and feeble, but was as clean and neat in his
person as ever. He told sympathizer that
the action of his former friends was the
cruelest stab that he had ever received.
| L. Cass Carpenter was also on hand, but
from Colorado, and although with the
| Blaine men he was not supporter Of the
Plumed knight. Chamberlain was expect
ed but did not come, as he was among the
Independents and could not be chosen from
New York where he is now located, and his
old associates do not now take much stock
in him. Among other present was Jim
Thompson, formerly of the Ueion-H Herald,
| for the Radicals one week, and the Dem
ocrats the next, thus alternating his politics.
| Neagle was on hand looking as fat as pig,
but he seemed grieVed that Frank Moses
did not recognize him, especially as he call
ed to mind the many judgments standing
against him as endorser of the notes of the
Ex-Governor.
Ex-senator Patterson was conspicuous
for his absence and great many inquiries
were made for him.
Comparing notes as to old times and &C
quaintances was the favorite pastime of the
gathering, as we'll as referring to the fate of
old comrades. Wilson Cook entertained a
select circle with story of how he scared
Leslie, at Topeka, Kansas, some years ago
by slapping him on the back and saying,
"You are my prisoner, SIR" Leslie thought
Cook had the necessary papers for him, and
he plead with Cook for mercy with tears in
his eyes. Finally he consented to 'set 'em
up" when told that it was only in fun.
Some one referred to ex-senator Patterson's
running in the ground street railroad at
Baltimore, and leaving the stockholders
the ties and yard full of boxes W hen he
got through. Another had seen Hardy Sol
onions selling bread at Kansas City, and so
it went on. "Oh, it was rich, I can assure
you; "it was good to hear the boys talks"