Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-14
THE WALLACE HOUSE

Mr.. Henry Massey of Rock Hill, has
given out for publication a letter that
he recently found among the effects Of
his father, the late B. H. Massey, and
Is Interestingly reminiscent Of the Wal
lace House, Of which Mr.. B. H. Massey
was an honored member from York.
The, letter Is dated Columbia Decem-
Der 2, 1875, at 8 o'clock a. m, and Is
addressed to the Fort Mill firm OF
which Mr. B. II. Massey was member
|-Drakeford, Massey & Co.. The text
of the letter Is as follows:
I'VE were in session all night and
likely to remain so for several days
The Republican side was very stiff yes
terday evening, but tempered down
considerably last night and seems to
be very quiet this morning. Discus
sions have ceased on both sides at
present. We think we have exhausted
that point. We are now trying other
and I hope more effective means. The
military failed to appear. to put us out
yesterday, and now the impression is
they will not eject US from the hall. II
they do not we are masters Of the sit
uation; The Republicans did not can
vass the votes yesterday for govern
or, according to their appointment;
postponed until Q o'clock today, and
don't think they will reach that point
today. The difficulty with us Is we have
no recognition from the senate, they
have recognized the other side Of the
house. II we are under the necessity
of retiring from this hall we will have
to create q senate before we can oper-
ate. We have twelve Democratic SEN
ators seated and three who have not
yet been seated. That number does
not constitute quorum, consequently
we would not have a lawful assembly;
but II the worst has to come to the
worst we will have to take that course
and organize q bogus senate. That we
are trying to avoid If possible, and that
will be our last resort, for we are now
In the bounds Of law, and our object is
to remain so. One thing ! can say,
that II we should fail, 1t will not be our
fault, for this house Is determined to
stand up for our rights as long as there
Is a glimmer of hope. 1t Is sad sight
to see sixty-four intelligent gentlemen
on one side and fifty-five negroes and
five mean, low white men on the other
side assembled In the house Of repre-
sentatives Of this state-a sovereign
state of the United States-arrayed
against each other and sometimes to
all appearances ready to kill each 9TH
er. Then, again, we are laughing and
tdihiu6 to6CthSib oii iiiChbiy ISihiot GO
we are at this writing, as Gen. Wal
lace, our speaker, Mackey their speak
er, are now sitting together near me
laughing and talking together.
1 o'clock p. m.-The Republican side
has just passed a resolution postpon-
ing the counting Of votes for governor
until Monday, 2 O'clock p. m.
2 o'clock p. m.-Hamilton, a negro
from Beaufort, now speaking in favor
of Hampton; claims that Chamberlain
has not received a majority Of votes
and that he Is not elected. Hamilton Is
a Radical. Myers is also with US on
the same principle. Democrats bright
ening up. Republicans depressed.
3 o'clock p. m.-Great excitement.
Another man sworn In by our speak
er. We are getting the advantage Of
them. We find they have been claim
ing a member from Barnwen who has
not been here yet. We received tel
egram stating that this member has
not left home yet The discovery of
that fact produced great confusion
amongst the Republicans. sr
Z o'clock p. rn.-Rather quiet at this
hour. Myers Of Beaufort Is now speak
ing on our side. There seems to be
general depression on the Republican
side, whilst the Democratic side bright
ems. We expect to remain in the house
tomorrow, and until we gain our point,
II not driven out by the military, which
we now think will not be done.