Newspaper Page Text
CITY AFFAIRS. Meetings This Day. Strict Observance Lodge, at 7 P. M. Eagle Fire Company, at 7 P. M. Marion. Fire Company, at half-past 7 P. M. German Rifle Club, at- s P. M. Charleston Inn of Court, af 7 P. M. Ladies' Fuel Society, at ll A. M. Charleston Dental Association, at - P. M. Anctlon Sales This Day. Miles Drake will sell at io o'clock, at his store, hoots, shoes and hats. ' J.4W. Knox will sell at 10 o'clock, at their store, ribbons, hosiery, Ac. William McKay will sell at io o'clock, at his store, household furniture* Ac. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.- On. and after Satur? day next the Summerville passenger train will leave Charleston at 2:50 P. M., and arrive at Sum? merville af 4:10 P. M. _ THE SISTERS OF MERCY beg to acknowledge, with thanks; the receipt of a donation* of forty three dollars for the Male Orphan Society, from Mr. Timothy O'Brien of the Lower Market. THE Cntccs OF THE PERIOD-Stone & Mur? ray's-wul exhibit m Charleston, on Thursday, ynday and Saturday of next week. Of course, lt ls the biggest thing fn the Uno of sawdust opera ever seen in this country. I JOINING HANDS.-?t the regular meeting of j the Chamber or Commerce, held, on Wednesday night, Captain Peters, of the Charleston and Liverpool steamship Darles, was presented to the members by the president, R. Mure, Esq., and in? vited to a seat lu the Chamber. DIRECT TRADE.-A largo lot of hardware, received from England by the steamship Darien, was shipped through to Macon by the South Carp Una Railroad yesterday. This is the first through -shipment from Europe to che Interior made by the Charleston Direct Steamship line. Ax INTERESTING LECTURE.-Bishop Lynch will lecture at St. Patrick's Church on Sunday evening at half-past 7 o'clock, on "The Miracle of the Liquefaction of the Blood of St. Januarius.' The lecture ia for the benefit of the church, and vrfll doubtless be highly interesting. ATTENTION, TAXPAYERS.-A notice from the City Treasurer, in another column, calls attention to the fact that the period of Indulgence allowed for the payment of taxes on real estate expires on the 15th Instant, arter which date ex?cutions win be issued. Past due business returns will also be placed In the hands of the Sheriff, on the 16th. . ' _ " PERSONAL AND JOURNALISTIC.-We were glad yesterday to greet Mr. John S. SJiuck, the young and go-ahead proprietor of that lively weekly, the Barnwell Sentinel, who is now on a business visit to the dty. Mr. Shuck has made arrangements to t$W> his paper with. THE CHARLESTON DAILY MEWS a' 46 60 a -ear, and with THE TBI-WBEELT HEWS at $4 a/jar. Cheap! ANOTHER STEAMSHIP LINE.-By a special dispatch-which we print thia morning, lt will be seen that two Urge iron steamships-the Tennes, see. and South Carolina-are to be put on the Ilse between Charleston and New York. When these vessels are running, we can, with the Auger and Ravened lines, bid defiance to shippers of freight and-let them crowd us If they can. ARREST OF THO FLOUR INSPECTOR PRO T?M. Yesterday Mr. Caulfield, who was appointed by Council Floor Inspector pro tem., was arrested upon a warrant Issued by Magistrate Dingle, eharging him with erasing and defacing the Flour Inspector's brand upon barrels of flour in? spected for MT. Cater on Vendue Range by Mr. Averill, Floor Inspector. Mr. Caulfield gave secu? rity In the sam of one thousand dollars to appear for trial before the State Court. OUR PRICKS CURRENT.-We especially invite the attention of our merchants to THE NEWS Prices Current, Issued this morning. Made up with the atm oat care, and handsomely printed with entirely new type, lt forms, with the business card of the house forwarding it, the most attractive and wei oome weekly commercial circular that can be used. Price, for tea copies or more, with busi? ness card, two and a hau* cents per copy. Single oopies, five cents. j_ ArxEN,-It is asserted that the applications for board during the winter at Aiken ls already equal to the hotel accommodations of that flour mht< village. It gives us pleasure to chronicle thls'fact. The people of Aiken deserve success, and will attain lt through energy and enterprise. Wo have reason to believe that the winter travel from the North to the South w?l this year exceed any former year, and m the future, so far from diminishing, wBl Ulerease annually. ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL.-Yesterday Sandy Brown, colored, went to a place about twelve and ? half miles from the city, and tried to induce his "wife M?ley, who was working in the field, to leave and return to the city with him. She refused, and the argument became rather warm, when MUley ranted her hoe, but her valiant spouse relied on a better weapon, and, drawlag bis knife, stabbed his better-half, injuring her se? riously. The fracas was witnessed, and the op? ponent of woman's rights was arrested and bron?ht to the city, when bc was committed to JaU?y Magistrate Mackey. HOLMES BALE.-Dally record ol weight, Ac. of one bale upland cotton for the month of October, 1669, by John iL Holmes, cotton broker, Boyoe A Co's, wharf, Charleston, S. C.:_ am O'OLOCK A. M. Date Ther. Wind IWg't.|Weath'r| Remarks 1863 Oct. 1 70 N East 2 72 N East .s Sunday 4 72 North -6 64 N West . 66 N West 7 67 N East 8 67 N East 0 65 N East lOlSunday ti 66 N East 13 74 Lt East 13 62 N East 14 66 N West 15 66 S West 16 66 N,East 17 Sunday 18 60 N Bast 16 66 S West 20 66 S West 21 68 East t2 . 67 Lt N E 28 74 S West 24 Sund av N West 25 66 N East 26 55 N East 87 48 N East 28 54 N East 39 68 N West . 30 66 N East 31 Sunday 420? Moist 421X Wet *?>4 Moist 421 ii Dry 421 Dry 421 Dry 420? Dry 421 Dry Damp 421? Damp 421 Moist 420? Dry 419 Dry 419 Moist 419- Dry Moist 418? Dry 419 Damp 419 Dry 419? Moist 420 Moist 420'< Damp Dry 419? Damp 420 Wet 420 Moist 419 Dry 419 Moist 418? Dry Dry Cloudy Rainy Heavy ram Cloudy Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Cloudy Cl'y A rainy Clear Clear Clear Cloudy Clear Cloudy Clear Foggy Clear Cloudy Cloudy Clear Cloudy Rainy 'Clear Clear Cloudy Clear Clear TH KEE O'CLOCK P. M. ?ate I Ther. I Wind |Wg'i.|Weaih'r| Remarks I860 Oct. 1 72 N East 2 76 N Bast 8 Sunday 4 78 Lt NE 6 ; 72 Lt N H 6 72 N East 7 72 N East . 74 N East 9 76 N East 10 Sunday , 11 ' 72 East 12 76 S West 13 68 N East 14 70 S Weat li . 72 S West 10 61 N East 17 Sunday IB 70 N East 1? - 74 S West 34 63 N East ? 76 S West 23 .76 East 23 76 S West 24 Sunday N Weat 26 61 N East 36 54 N East 27 52 N East 28 60 S West 39 - 60 S West SO 60 N East ?1 Onn.lov V Rant 420? 422 Damp Wet 423 Moist 421 Dry 420? Dry 420K Dry . 420 x Dry 420? Dry Wet 421 Dry 420 Dry 419? Dry 419 Dry 418? Moist 418? Dry Moist 418? Dry 4is^ Dry 419 Dry 41? Dry 419? Moist 420? Damp Dry 419? Damp 420 Damp 419? Dry 418? Dry 418? Dry 418? Dry Drv Cloudy Rainy Heavy ram Cloudy Clear . Clear Clear Clear Clear Rainy Clear Clear Clear Cloudy Cioudy Clear . Cloudy Clear Clear Cloudy Clear Cloudy Showery Clear Cloudy Cloudy lear Fair Olear Fair iClear THE MUNICIPAL MENAGERIE. A LIVELY EXHIBITION. Tlie Trial of Alderman ?Ia(kt}-Thc Al? dermen Accused of Receiving Bribes to Vote Tor His Conviction-Collector Ciar3c nnd Alderman Barrow De? nounce Alderman T. J. Mackey as a Liar-The Mackeys Refuse to Sit rn Council with "Thieves, Polyga? mists and Perjurers, " and Resign Tlie Inspector-General also Throws up hts Commission. A special meeting of the City Council was held last night to hear the charges preferred against Alderman T. J. Mackey, for. his conduct on the Thursday night previous. Although it was announced that thc meeting would be held at 6 o'clock, it was not called to order until "?iO.^and thc iuttrim was con? sumed by the members in frequent visits to the Mayor's chamber. The audience was of a more respectable cast than has graced pre. \1ous meetings, and was largely white ; thc colored men and brethren were evidently not anxious to bc thc recipients of stray bullets, and kept away. Among those present were Turcc thousand-dollar Corbin, H. II. ?. Byron, P. J. Coo- j gan, S. Thomas, Sr., C. W. Clark', Rev. H. W. Hicks, Col. R. W. Seymour, several merchants, and some visitors from Columbia, who were at? tracted by the recent proceedings in the august body. Thc interest in thc meeting of Council was quite lively among the outsiders, and the corners in the vicinity were thickly peopled with anxious constitueuts of the Aldermanic magnates. The entrance of thc Mayor at quarter-past 7 was a signal for a general move, and-when the gavel feU the following Aldermen were present: B..W. M. Mackey, Greene, Geddings, Potter, Voigt, Cunningham and CoUins, white; Howard, Mc? Kinlay, L. F. WaU, E. P. Wall, Hampton, Hollo? way, Brown and small, colored. Council was declared ready to proceed to busi? ness, and the Mayor stated that lt had be n con? vened to try the charges and specifications against Alderman T. J. Mackey. Alderman Geddings offered a resolution that the City Attorney bc requested to be present and to conduct the charges against Alderman T. J. Mackey. At this stage the Alderman in question cams in as cool and unconcerned as if he were not thc bone of contention. City Attorney Corbin, who promptly came to the trent, requested that Alderman T. J. Mackey be called and that the Clerk read the charges and specifications. After the reading thc Clerk was again directed by the Codifier te demand of Alderman T. J. Mac? key if he was guilty or not guilty. Colonel R. W. Seymour, who was situ.:; near Aide i.ian T. J. Mackey, rose and stated that he represented the Alderman,and desired first to pro? test against the jnrisdlction of Council in this case, as lt was already presented .before a higher tribu? nal, and until that decision was rendered no ac " i JU could be taken by Council. Alderman McKinlay rose to a point of order, and asked In what capacity Mr. Seymour was ad? dressing Council, ?n the statement being made that he was the connsel for the accused, Alder? man McKinlay subsided. D. T. Corbin stated that the pica against the Ju? risdiction of Council should be presented In writ? ing. Alderman McKinlay took issue with Mr. Sey? mour, and argued that the power of Council to try was unquestioned. The City Atterney claimed that the assault having occurred in CouncB Chamber duringa session, was of Itself sufllaient to warrant the trial. Alderman Geddings offered a resolution that the pleaagainst the jurisdiction be overruled and that the trial be proceeded with. This was car? ried unanimously, when T. J. Mackey rose and desired to make a few remarks. He kept the floor for some time, and made an elaborate speech, quoting from authorities, and showing that Council had not the Jurisdiction to try thc case. During this harangue Alderman Geddings rose to a point of order that the Alderman was not conaning himself to the question, but indulg? ing in rhetorical flourishes. The Mayor decided the point well taken, but, though1 Interrupted frequently, Alderman T. J. Mackey kept his ground, and gracefully conclud? ed his pereoratlon. Alderman Geddings rose with an open book In his hand, and said that he had learned to read when yonng, and still did so, aud commenced quoting some authorities. DISPOSITION TO BOLT. Alderman T. J. Mackey interrupted him at this-, point, and warned Alderman Geddings that he would permit no personalities, or he would use his privilege as an Alderman, and show up the past record of Alderman Geddings, and strip every mask from his corrupt body. (At this statement there was an evident disposition on thc part of the colored spectators to bolt.) Alderman Holloway called for the previous question, and Alderman E. W. M. Mackey called for the yeas and nays. Thc, question was put vira voce, and the plea against thc Jurisdiction of Coun? cil decided overruled. Thc City Attorney then asked that the trial be proceeded with, and Alderman T. J. Mackey Ue made to plead gnUty or not guilty. Alderman T. J. Mackey called for the yeas and nays on the previous question, but the Mayor put on the gag, and said it had been already decided. The clerk then called Alderman T. J. Mackey, who -esponded "Kot guilty," but stated that he was unprepared to go to trial, as he had several witnesses whom he desired to summon. The City Attorney here called Alderman Voigt j te the stand. Mr. Seymour stated that his client wa3 not ready, that kia witnesses were not present, and the case should be postponed. He made a long and eloquent appeal to Council, amt on resuming his seat was applauded by the audience. Alderman McKinlay desired to know what time was wanted, aud was told until Tuesday next. The City Attorney stated that Council had thc power to act as they chose; there was no occasion for further time, as there were a number of wit nesssjB present. Alderman T. J. Mackey rose to explain the reason for demanding time, and on a movement from trie City Attorney he, said that he would not be interrupted, that the case under consideration was not for three thousand dollars, nor was it nu action against the City Treasury. Alderman Cunningham exclaimed against thc use of such language. Alderman Holloway moved that the Trial be proceeded with. Alderman T. J. Mackey called for the yeas and nays. Alderman McKinlay moved to postpone the trial to next Tuesday. The Mayor stated that the motion before thc House was to take the testimony. Alderman B. W. M. Mackey moved to adjourn to next Tuesday, seconded by Alderman McKin? lay; and Alderman T. J. Mackey called for the yeas and nays, which resulted as follows: Yeas-Greene, Hampton, T. J. Mackey, E. W. M. Mackey. McKinlay and E. P. Wall-6. Nays-Barrow, Brown, Collins, Cunningham, Geddings, Holloway, Howard, Potter, Small, Voigt, L. F. Wall and the Mayor-12. AldermanT. J. Mackey then moved to lay on the table the moUon to proceed In the trial. The -yeas and nays being taken, the result was the same as the previous vote. Alderman Geddings said that ealy in the even? ing Council had requested the City Attorney to conduct the trial, and thought that time was being wasted in these frivolous proceedings, and moved that the City Attorney proceed with the trial. Alderman Cunningham moved that Alderman Voigt be called to the stand, which was done, and the Alderman sworn. TESTIMONY, *C. Alderman Voigt testified to the fact' of the shooting, and that he believed the accused in tended to kill E. W. If. Mackey. Ile was < questioned by Alderman T. J. Mackey, to t tain, ai he stated, whether witness' raemorj reliable upon all points, to which witness re that lt vras reliable, as he didn't take morphl Alderman Cunningham also testified to the or thc shooting, and thought thc accused inte to kill E. W. M. Mackey. The Cily Attorney then announced that tin timony on thc pari, of Council was closed. Some debate occurred about thc testimon, ing read to witnesses and signed by them, w resulted in Hie fact being ascertained that th? timony had not been taken down. The City Attorney urged that the defence cecd. Alderman T. J. Mackey requested thc pres of a number of witnesses wlto had been in att [ ance in thc earlier part of the evening. Pr. Rcenstjcrna and Beary Jenkins were cc but did mu answer. Mr. Seymour stated that it was clear that minds of the Aldermen were made up, and the trial of bis client was a mere farce; that Aldermen had forgotten, it seemed, all the i that governed mon of honor. Alderman T. J. Mackey said lie was prepare show that several of tito Aldermen had I bribed, and had been solemnly sworn to vote his conviction. Ile was prepared '.o name men who offered the bribes, those of the Al men who received thc bribes, and what the c acter of the bribes was-some were promised ol others received money. Mayor. I am sorry you arc not prepared t< it to-night. Alderman Mackey demanded that Iiis witnc: be sent after. Tlte City Attorney wanted to know if thc c was to be conducted in thc ordinary way-th: a man did not produce hia-tcstlmony, thc c should bc proceeded with. Alderman Voigt thought that Alderman 1 Mackey had had plenty of time to produce wiinesses, and, as he had failed to do so, mo that the investigation be terminated. Alderman Cunningham seconded the motior The Mayor announced that the case must r coed, and Alderman E. W. M. Mackey was cal to the stand. lie testified that he had been very friendly terms with Alderman T. J. Mack that he believed he was out of his mind when affray occurred; that the cause of his not bei on good terms with him now was because he J. M.) had favored the Corbin claim. Magistrate John G. Mackey testified that Aid man T. J. Mackey had been s tiering from fractured jaw, and had taken morphine to relit the pain and lt had made him irritable. W. R. Mitchell, colored, Clerk o? Council, t tiffed that he thought Alderman T. J. Mackey w Insane when he made the assault upon E. TV. Mackey: that the assailant looked wild and 1 eyeballs wero enlarged as big as his fists. Alderman Hampton, colored, testified ti thc accused had been sick and suffered vc much. Magistrate Mlshaw, colored, was called to t stand. Alderman Collins. I object to that wlineas t lng sworn. I can prove that in thc League swore to a lie-took oath to a damnable and ati clous lie. ' Mishaw. Ton would not say that to me eh where. Alderman Collins. Tes, I will, anywhere. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I protest against t' veracity of this witness being questioned by 01 whose moral character is so low. One hundn and fifty merchants of this "city certified that h moral status was so lew that he was unfit to ho an office under the United States Government. Alderman Collins. I do object to thc wltnei being sworn. He swore to a statement, afterwai sent to the President, that I had voted against tl Constitution of the State. Alderman T. J. Mackey claimed that the witnc: should bc sworn, and stated that he was a ms of good character-of better standing than tt Alderman who objected. Mishaw was sworn, and testified that he kne that Alderman T. J. Mackey nao raicen morpmm Aaron McCoy, colored, testified that about hair of an hour before the affray, he talked to A ccrmau T. J. Mackey, and noticed that he wt irritable. When Alderman Mackey returned l the Chamber, after daring Alderman E. W. I Mackey out, Alderman Collins patted him on tl: back and told him to go on-that he would stan his back. . Alderman Collins requested to bc sworn in ri gard to the statement of the witness. Thomas Aiken, colored, weighing about thrc hundred pounds, was called up to the stand. HI appearance elicited remarks such as, "There is good Alderman-he ls a body politic." ne testl fled that the accused had been sick and had take morphine. RECESS. Mr. Seymour requested that a recess be allowc in order to consult. Several seconded thc motion, and though nc voted upon, lt was considered taken, and th Aldermen reclined or lounged about. After thc lapse of six minutes Ute Council wa called to order. THE LIE PASSBD. Alderman Barrow moved that the taking c further testimony cease. Alderman Collins seconded thc motion. Alderman T. J. Mackey protested against an) such action; that he could prove that Qcorgc w Clark (pointing at that Individual who was sll ling in the Chamber) had attempted to bribe som: ot the Aldermen to vote for his conviction, un der any circumstances, whatever, and succeeded in corrupting two of them. Collector Clark jumped to his feet and said, ex cltedly, that man (Alderman T. J. Mackey) ls i liar. Alderman T. J. Mackey. That man is so wei known in this community os a thief, that I di not deem it necessary to answer him. Alderman Voigt wanted to know if the Alder man (T. J. M.) had not been taking more mor phlne. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey. I am herc to tes tlfy that G. W. dark hus attempted to bribe Al dermcn to vote against Alderman T. J. Mackey. Alderman T. J. Mackey. 1 am ready to provi that- Alderman Barrow has been bribed by Geo YY. Clark to vote against me. Alderman Barrow, jumping up. I am ready U prove before God Almighty that this chargi against me ls one of thc damndest lies ever utter etl. [Great excitement ensued, several Aldcrmei rising to their feet and demanding that no sud language be used.] Alderman T. J. Mackey. Let all bc cool. I can not defend myself now as I would under othc: circumstances. It does riot need that I shook assert my bravery or readiness to meet thesi men, as I am too well known in this community To punish that man (pointing to G. W. Clark,) o: lins unfortunate individual on my right (Barrow, ls not now necessary; but if these men whom ; charge with corruption will give me until 8 o'cloel to-morrow morning, I will prove that bribes wen offered to Ave Aldermen of this Board. Two ac ceptcd and three refused. Of the two who Iel one was while and one wascolored, und Hie thro who refused all were colored. Why do 1 take suet pains to defend myself ? Only to show the com muuity the class of judges who arraign me. They have met in solemn caucus aud sworn to con viel nie upon any testimony. There are Aldermen here who dare not vote for ray acquittal. This unfortunate individual ou my right (Barrow) has received the money. Alderman Barrow. I will make you prove lt. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I will do so; and I will tell you all that when you attempt to arouse the vengeauce of these people, the South Carolinians, your Winchester rillea will be shattered like dry reeds in a storm, and you receive the full brunt ol their vengeance. Expel me, and the people will put me back, and their vengeance will fall upon your heads. During Alderman T. J. Mackey's remarks, he said : Alderman Collins called on me thc day after the affray, expressed his regret at Hie oc? currence, and asserted that he would vote against and resent any measure to censure or expel me. Alderman Barrow. I want justice doue me. I do not want to be stigmatized as a poor fellow, or as a tool of any clique, faction or caucus. I have been working honestly and earnestly for the best Interests or the Republican party. [Aid. T. J. Mackey Interrupting-"And soberly. '] 1 arose to vindicate myself of the Infamous charges made against me. I never have been bought, and never will be. He (Alderman T. J. Mackey) yest met me and suggested that perhaps I could pjace if I did certain things, and 1 conside as an attempt to bribe mc, and hurled it with scorn, and told him that I would stai die in a gutter before I would accept a bribe thus dishonor the place I hold and my cou cnt.s who elected me to lt. I challenge h prove his charge. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I said you could placo.didn't I? Alderman Barrow. Yes, you did. Alderman T. J. Mackey. Was the man I tioned au enemy or friend of minc? Alderman Barrow. That is none of my ness. ** Alderman T. J. Mackey. It was Represent Bowen. Alderman Cunningham here rose and stated he bad a resolution to offer, and sent it t< Clerk. Alderman Collins. Alderman Mackey says 1 promised to support him, in any mcasui Council to expel or censure him. When Isa I meant it, for then I thought that he had r cated the Corbin claim because he believed bc right ; but I changed my opinion and rc when, the next day, I heard that he had prep an injunction to prevent the City Treasurer paying the money, should the claim ever be ] ed. This conduct of his made me think th was not safe to be In Connell with such a 1 and, therefore, I am in favor of expelling bte Alderman T. J. Mackey. No; I reckon Criminals are not safe herc; their day of rec lng will come. Alderman L. P. Wall said he would cons himself degra li. : ;J thc eyes of his constitu if he did not favor thc granting of every op tunity to prove thc charges or bribery prefe by Alderman Mackey against certain Alder: and moved that Alderman T. J. Mackey br; al ed until 8 o'clock thc next day to prove charges. Alderman Collins claimed that the charges I Alderman Mackey preferred against other Al men would not cover the charge against him. Alderman E.P.Wall said Collins was always of good Intentions ami honor; that he hin courted an investigation in order that thc c munlty might know who were guilty; tha did not fear the result himself. Alderman T. J. Mackey. Neither you nor j brother need fear an Investigation. Alderman Voigt thought that some other t would do to hear the charges preferred. Alderman Cunningham had his resolution rt It is as follows: Resolved, That as lt ls apparent from the cot or examination or witnesses on the part or the fence, numerous witnesses being called to tes to the same frivolous matters, that thc furl examination or testimony, or pretended tc mony, do cease, and that connsel on each i proceed with the argument, to be limited to th; minutes on each side. Alderman T. J. Mackey protested against adoption or this resolution, and moved that li laid upon the table. Thc motion was put and last. A division i called for, and resulted in 6 voting ror and against the motion-Alderman L. V. Wall voting. The resolution was then put and carried. Alderman T. J. Mackey called for the ayes a nays, which was granted with thc following rest Ayes-Barrow, Brown, Collins, Cunnlngha Geddings, Holloway, Howard, Potter.SmaUs.Voi Mayor-ll. Nays-Greene, Hampton, T. J. M key, E. W. M. Mackey, McKinlay, L. 7. and E. WaU. RESIGNATIONS. Mr. Seymour rose and stated that he was s prised to see such action taken by the represen tlves of thc City or Charleston; that lt show plainly that the case had been prejudged, and limit him in thc argument, was only aa attcn to gag the whole affair; that lt would bc adisgn for him to proceed, and he would close his moe until a more fitting opportunity, if my elk would take my advice, he would throw bia co mission at your feet and retire. [Loud applaus He then retired- - Alderman T. J. Mackey rose and said substt Hally: lt id necessary that I should proceed, t before doing so I must apologize to my coun for the Indignity to which he has been subject by appearing here to represent me. I applied a number of lawyers lu this city to obtain tb services, but they declined to represent mo soli upon political grounds. I state here that all of tbc incidents of t affray or last Thursday night are a perfi blank to me. I can prove that I reached home ii state of delirium, and that a physician used ,t strongest antidotes to relieve me. I Intended Introduce testimony to prove this and ot! things that would show that I was not rcspon bte for my actions on that night, but you ha stopped me from so doing. I thought that as t Board had combined to convict me, under ai circumstances, they would have given mc a fi hearing, and the report of their action got abroad would have Injured me; but their action I night has relieved me or all apprehensions or th character. You have made np your verdict and w perhaps expel me, but I go to the people, who v> return mc to courront you and check your r rarious schemes-schemes so base that one shrln appalled at thc very thought of them. I hold power of this body thc office of Inspect! General of Timber and Lumber, I tc your commission . at your rcct, as I dec lt a great dishonor to bold a commissi under your hand (pointing at the Mayor,) I the majority of this Council. Before leaving desire to clear my skirts of the charge ma against mc by a witness, that I advocated t (Corbin) claim. I had declared openly and ofu that D. T. Corbin did not deserve the $3000, am would not sustain him in it. When the malt was referred to the Committee of Ways ai Means, or which I am chairman, Alderman Cu ningham, the Mayor and others urged me to mal a ravorable report. The Mayor and four othe control' the patronage of the city. There we around mc hundreds of men out or employ?tes and with their families and little ones starvin; Tlicy applied to me for work. Without the influern of the Mayor and these four Aldermen, I could n scenre the appointment of one of these men on t! police force or on the streets. I could not see the men suffering when lt was in my power to sa' them, and I signed the report, but Intended al wa; to oppose it. The people or South Carolina wlU r sent the action that has heretofore characterlzi thc villians. They will hurl the mise rab thieves to their homes in Massachusetts, at nothing wUlbcseeu of them but their backs i they flee. Ile then read his resignation, and said: do not hurl this nt your rcet ror your acceptanc I claim the right to resign, and now leave th board of robbers, polygamists, perjurers an forgers, who now rule thc City of Charles toi [Applause.] * ile then moved from his scat saying, "You ca make thc most of it." Alderman E. W. M. Mackey. I did not Inteu to say anything when I came herc to-night, but must apeak. Ol' all herc, 1 am tho most injuree I came herc believing that there was some sem or decency and justice left amoug thc Aldermei and that there would bea fair triul. The affair o last Thursday night was disgraceful enough, bi the action of Council to-night is more so. Whil thc Alderman whom you came to try commute a crime on last Thusday night, yet 1 am forced t acknowledge that he ls not one-half so guilty a those who have sanctioned these disgraceful prc ceediugs to night. 1 now teuder my reslgnatlor 1 am too proud to sit In so contemptible a body too proud to sit with men who have attempted t rob the city treasury and-[Great confusion.) . Alderman T. J. Mackey, who, with several otho Aldermen, were standing up near the door, sal there was no use in voting to accept his resigna tion, as thc Aldermen had no right to do lt; tha theywere acting very foolishly, especially th< Mayor. Alderman Barrow. I move we adjourn. Alderman Voigt. We have the Wlncheste rifles, and must do our duty at all hazards. Alderman Cullins moved to accept thc resigna tion. Alderman Voigt offered a resolution provldlni that as Alderman T. J. Mackey had resigned, al further proce d.ngs against him b i dis ontinued The resolut on was carried, Alderman Hamp ton vot ng against lt. Alderman Co lins moved that the resignation o Alderman E. W. M. Mackey be accepted. Everything and everybody were now In a state of the utmost confusion, and on a motion to ad? journ being offered by Alderman Cunningham, thc Council dispersed. Down on the street corner, a colored man and Alderman Smalls, colored, came near having a fight, the man having intimated that the Alder? man had sold himself, but all passed off quietly. Geo. W. Clark was Jaken hold of by two men, for what purpose Ls not known, and carried off. Cor? bin slipped off quietly, and the Mackeys and a few Loyal Leaguers remained to discuss the affair. BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-THE NEWS Job Office is now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with business cards printed thereon, at $4 per thous? and. Send your orders. Every merchant and business man should have his card printed on his envelopes. A WORD TO THE WISE.-The recent scenes of rowdyism enacted in Council, and thc Radical legislation that has cursed our city, have produced a dispiriting effect in business circles. As an evi? dence of what could be accomplished under a different form of government, we give an extract from a late Savannah Prlco Current : "Wc arc pleased to report money easier, and the tone of business healthy. Thc credit of our city ls daily gaining ground, as the honorable Intentions of our new board have secured the confidence of capitalists. Hs bonds are held (Irmly for better market." SALES OP REAL BSTATH.-The following sales were effected yesterday : nv LBITCII ? BRUNS. Four tv o-story wooden dwellings in Pickett's alley, a f< ir doors from King. No. 1 J300; No. 2 $275; No. J $:ii)0; No. 5 $290. BY A. C. M'GILLIVRAT. . A farm in Christ Church Parish, six miles from Mount Pleasant, and containing 320 acres, for $900. A house and tot In Anson street, next north of Wentworth street, for $1175. BV HOI.MKS 4 MACBETH. Three tracts of land In St. George's Parish, con taming In all 2000 acres, for $ooo. A MODI L ESTABLISHMENT.-We invite the at? tention of thc friends of TnE NEWS in the city and throughout thc State to thc excellent facilities which our jofflce enjoys for the prompt execution of all kinds of Book and Job Printing. Fully pro? vided with new type and machinery of the latest and most approved pattern, and having a large an* oarofully selected stock of cards, envelopes and papers of all qualities, THE Na ws Job Office ls now prepared to fill orders for every description of plain and ornamental printing in the very best manaor, and at rates at least as low as any other establishment tn thc Southern States. CaU at THE NEWS building (up stairs) and examine our seale of prices and specimens of our work. PORT ROYAL RAILROAD.-Tho Augusta Chronicle of yesterday says: "Work on the sec? tion of this road, which lies below Sand Bar Ferry, on the Savannah River, commenced yes? terday. We are informed that the whole line, from Sand Bar Ferry to the Intersection of the Charleston and Savannah Road, (which is about midway between ('Marleston and Savannah.) ls un? der contract, and laborers arc now busily at work upon lt. It ls expected to increase the several forces on thc linc, Just as soon as they can bc spared from the cotton fields, to the greatest number that the work will admit advantageously. Thc energy that ls being displayed Justifies public ex? pectation that this road will be completed within contract time (28th of August, 1870.") CRUMBS.-A cock fight attracted a small crowd In Broad street yesterday, though it was not quite as exciting as a Council meeting. Mr. Wightman, a Charleston artist, hos Just completed a well-executed picture of Mr. G. W. WUllams' two children. A darkey from the rural parts made his retu.n called upon to make his mark? Seizing thc pen like a crowbar, he exclaimed, "L'cm go; I ken work cm,'' and furnished a pretty fair autograph. All persons, companies or corporations, failing to make returns of their pcrsoual property, for State taxation, to the assessors, at Fire-proof Building, before thc 10th Instant, subjects their property to an Increase of fifty per cent., and an addition of one dollar as penalty, as provided by law. A large amount of money changed bands yes? terday. Most of the notes given to factors fell due about the 1st of November, and all obligations have been promptly met. TUB COUMITTEK OP ARRANGEMENTS of the Masonic Fair gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following articles: Six embroidered shirt fronts, from Mr. D. B. Haselton; one set toilet boxes, from Messrs. North, Steele A Wardell; one cake line Jellies, from Messrs. B. Mantons. A Co.; wo handsome fans, from Miss E. Haas; chocolate and coffee, from Messrs. 1). Paul A Co.; cologne water and perfumery, from Br. P. M. Cohen; two oxen 'damask doylies, from Messrs. Strauss k ance; large assortment of perfumery, from Messrs. A. W. Eckel A Co.; one Jar French pre? serves, four bottles Jelly, one large box sardines, from Mr. P. C. Boraer; one handsome meerschaum pipe, two bead baskets, three Masonic pins, from Messrs. North, Steele A Wardell, one silver plated case basket, from Miss Clara Beesley; one child's embroidered white suit, from Mrs. Mcfureous; one child's braided sack, from Mrs. Lance; one pair Polish boots, knitting, Ac, from Mrs. Brails ford; one pair worked slippers, one child's talma, mats, cushion, Ac, from Miss E. Gantt; knitting, from Miss C. Brodie; child's sack, cushions, Ac, from thc Misses Elie; knitting, from Miss M. W. Hrallsford; one pal* flower mats, one alum bas? ket, Ac, from Mrs. St. J. Wilson; t?ney collars and toilet mats, from Miss Bacot; knitted ermine, fancy boxes, Ac, from Mrs. J. Knox; opera caps and sacks, from the Misses Jeffords; a large as? sortment of handsome plated-ware, from J.Steanei Esq., New York. R. E. BROWN, Secretary. Loss OF WEIGUT ON COTTON.-At the stated coting of the Chamber of Commerce, held on Wednesday night, the following interesting and Important report was ordered to be republished: To the Chamber of Commerce, charleston: GENTLEMEN-The undersigned, your committee appointed at a meeting of the Chamber on May , to take Into consideration certain subjects nnectcd with thc sale of cotton In this city, g to report that they have carefully examined Into the subject of thc loss of weight on cotton weighed in this and shipped to other ports. Foi his purpose they have carefully weighed several ales of cotton upon the lower Market public scales, d find they are entirely unfitted for this purpose, he same bale varying several poonda at dil' .em Dials; They would, therefore, report ad rsely to Hie employment of large stationary scales of that character. They further weighed esc same bales on all iff the scales now used by he wharves for that purpose, and found no ma .?al variation between thc different scales. Thej ve been forced to the conclusion that thc scab w in usc is the best that they can recommend e more so that there is the same complaint Ol ss on cotton shipped from New Orleans, when the beam scale is employed. They attribute Hu loss of weight complained of to have been causei ncipally by drying In thc holds of the steam s, as cotton shipped by sail generally holds oui weight. Your committee heartily endorse UH recommendation with regard to the morccarcfu packing and baling or cotton l^our planters eeling Hurc that it would be very much to theil interest as a protection from stealing. As thc sellers of cotton have taken up thc sub ject of Insurance, storage and thc time for de cry of cotton after sale, and as the prospects are favorable toa satisfactory adjustment of thes( nts, we would recommend that wc suouh. await thc result of their action in tilla matter. Upon examination of thc through rates ol eight per railroad, as compared wit h the loca rates, we are satisfied that at present no disc ri m luation ls made which can materially affect tin interests of our market, and wc further believe that the direction of our several lines of railroat 111 alwuys be glad to co-operate with this Cham ber to the extent ol their means in any coursf hich may have for its object the building up ol the trade of our city. All of which is respectfully submitted. STEPHEN L. HOWARD. WM. M. LAWTON. W. E. HOWLAND, A. R. CHLSOI.M. ROBT. MURDOCH. To Tna LADIBS.-We be^ to call your spocia attenUon to two (2) cases of Poplins IR cholci styles and colors at twenty-five cents. Thcsi goods are from auction; you will And them cheap and very desirable, at No. 287 aud 289 King street Respectfully, * STOLL, WEBB A CO. nov2 Hotel Arrival),-November 4c. CHARLB3T0N HOTEL. R. Hinds, Marion Courthouse; BL E. Newell, New York; H. T. Bragg, Brooklyn; S. Huset, H. Jessup, New York; John Skuse, Baltimore; Wm H. Wesson, North Carolina; B. C. Norman and wiTe, T. W. Nettles, Darlington; Wm. Rohlflng, Baltimore; J. H. Miller and wife, Augusta; Wm. R. Garrison, New York. . PAVILION HOTEL. Tliomas A. Leadbctter, St. John's, Goose Creek; A. H. Brightraan, John's Island; P. Wylie, Wad malaw Island;'S. Reynolds, steamship Everman; R. Hinds, Marlon; Isaac A. Blanton, Mercatus; P. L.Grimes, S.D. Carlington, Laurens; W. Q. M. Berly, Lexington; E. W. Mobley, Edgcfleld; L H. Atler, Columbia; W. A. Llsley, Pickens; T. J. Clyde, J. W. Fairey, W. C. Fairey, J. W. H. Dukes, Branchville; W. T. BirnsaH, California; J. W. Cokes, Augusta; J. C. Campbell, Summerville; B. F. Weathers, D. Mauler, Roanoke, Ala.; Miss Terry, Walterboro'; D. H. Rice and lady, Barn? well; K. J. Humbert, F. Humbert, Grahamville ; H. W. Hair, L. F. nair, D. J. Hair, Barnwell. HILLS HOUSE. J. C. Bundlett, Beaufort; n. C. BaggcU, South CaroUna; Wm. L. Blrdsale, New York; Frank W. Harris, R. F. McConnell, Fred. Brannk, Nassau; H. Howell and wile, New York; H. D. Breuwood, A. Kline, Robert J. Murrie, Robert Dohmc, Nas? sau; Jacn Clcnnzcnca, Mexico; C. staples and family, New York; J. Caip and wife, Philadelphia; T. J. Robertson, Columbia; J. W. Baldwin, S. D. Jones, Backmorc; Geo. H. Kennedy and wife, J. Middleton, Georgia; P. Gosster and wife, Pennsyl? vania. _? _ _ _ BUSINESS NOTICES. MK. E. J. BECKMAN, an old resident, has opened a wood-yard on Vcnning's wharf. ONE QUIRE Uno initial note paper and twenty five envelopes to match, ror forty cents, at C. C. RIghtcr's, No. 161 King street. LUNCH AT TORCH'S TO-DAT-Oyster soup, boiled fish, clam chowder, bolled muttou, Ac. DR. SAMUEL A. WHITE, Dentist, will be ab? sent Irom the city ror a rew weeks, from the 13th November, and, in consequence, would request his friends and patients, desiring his services, to call as early as possible at his office, No. 307 King street, (over Allan's Jewelry Store.) A FINE ASSORTMBNT OP PHOTOGRAPHS, impe? rial cards and frames, at C. C. Rlghter's, No. 161 King street. UNIVERSAL RENCONTRE AND MUTUAL SUR? PRISE.-Three intended brides, an equal number of would-be grooms, twenty-one fair single la? dles Intent on assisting the three afore-mentioned happy damsels in a certain important ceremony, twenty-one well dressed single gentlemen who expected to meet the said twenty-one single la? dies at a time not rar distant, a half dozen gray hatred, old gentlemen, and their complement of old ladies, whose hair should have been gray, were enough to crowd one of the counters or Von Santen's Bazaar. There such a shaking or hands and exchanging or compliments, next such a unanimous look at the counter, and lastly, such blank looks at each other. Their embarrassment can bc better imagined than described. It was, ol course, rather awkward for them all to have met at the same place and time to purchase their wedding presents. A FINK ASSORTMENT OP ALBUMS at very low prices, including those holding fifty pictures, at one dollar each. CHAS. C. RIGHTER, nov 2 No. 101 King street. ONB OF DICKENS' or Scott's Works is present? ed to every annual subscriber to the XIX Cen? tury, octe ?fftntnrcror: JgANK OF TUE STATE BILLS WANTED. BANK OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BILLS, issue previous to the war. ANDREW M. MORELAND, nov3 " Banker, No. 8 Broad street. JpiRST MORTGAGE TWENTY-YE AK SEVEN PER CENT. BONDS OP THE SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD COMPANY. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN NEW YORK. These bonds arc secured by a FIRST MORT? GAGE ON THE ROAD, iHcluding Us outfit and equipment Tins Trustees are JAMBS ROBB, of New York; WILLIAM AIKEN and GEORGE W. WILLIAMS, of Sonth Carolina. This Road ls 105 miles In length, connecting the Cities of Savannah and Charleston, and la au im? portant link or through travel from the North to (?cor; la, Florida and the Gulf States. The whole Road will be In complete running order by the first of December. This loan ls at thc rate of only $5000 per mile, which is less than the cost or the iron, and ls a first-class security in every respect. These bonds are offered ror the present at EIGHTY CENTS on the dollar, by the SOUTH CAROLINA LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY, No. 19 Broad street. THOMAS lt. WARING, odis wfm Cashier. . E DWABD LOWNDES, BROKER, No. 4 BROAD STREET, Buys and sells on commission, Bonds, Stocks, Bank Bills, and Securities or alt kinds. The high? est market prices obtained. Any information desired, by letter or otherwise, will b'? cheerfully given. Apply as above at No. l Broad street, or through Poe toni cc Box 307. Will also attend to the luvestments ol money in large and small amounts. REFERENCES.-Wagner, Huger A Co., Reeder A Davis, G. A. Trenholm A Son, W. C. Bee A Co., Thomas E. Waring, Cashier South Carolina Loan and Trust Company; Pekzcr, Rodgers A Co., J. ?. Aiken and Co., George H. Walter * Co., Cohen, Hanckel & Co., Andrew Slmoads, President First National Bank. . aepUl 2mos D*C XOUIS McLAIN, BROKER AND COMMI6SI0N MERCHANT, No. 48 BROAD STREET. Charleston, S. C. S toe XS, Bonds and Gold bought, carried and sold short in New York City. Part.-cular attention paid to the purchase anti sale or all kiHds or Southern Securities. ' oct5 __ TXT T E L I S & C ll I S O L M , FACTORS, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, AND SHIPPING A C E N T S, Will attend to thc Purchase, Sale and Shipment (to Foreign and Domestic Ports) or COTTON, HICE, LUMBER and NAVAL STORES. ATLANTIC WHARF, Charleston, S. C. E. WILLIS.A. R. CHISOLM. octas G IB BE. S & BARNWELL, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, SAVANNAH, GA. Advances made on Consignments of Cotton, Rice, Ac, to Foreign and Domestic markets. ALLEN S. GIBBES. ARTHUR BARNWELL nct9 fmwlmo A. C. KAUFMAN BROKER AND COMMISSION AGENT, No. 25 BROAD STREET, Charleston, S. C. Prompt attention given to the purchase an< sale of Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds, Hank Hi I Ls Ac, Ac sept 15 wiRI^UOS?S_ ftnrtion Sales-?ljis Clag. BY MILES DRAKE. J-JOOTS, SHOES AND HATS. THIS MORNING, at io o'clock, I will sell at mr store, corner of King and Liberty streets, loo cases HOOTS and SHOES, just received, con? sisting of Men's Grain, Kip and Cali Boots, Con? gress, Brogans and Balmorals; Ladies' Congress, Balmorals and rollsti Boots; Women's Bootees; Boys' and Children's Shoes, assorted,50 cases; 300 dozen Men's and Boys' Alpine, Broadway, Young America and American (?iris' Felt and Wool Hats. nov5 By J. & W. KNOX. " RIBBONS, HOSIERY, FANCY GOODS,. TOYS, Ac. We will continue to sell THIS DAY, commencing at io o'clock. Thc STOCK of Mr. A. ' Ung, No. 237 King street? damaged by water during the late fire. Conditions cash. _novS By WM. McKAY. ? g A LE WITHOUT RB SER YE. THIS DAY, (Friday,) at No. iso Meeting-street, at 10 o'clock, will be sold, MARBLE-TOP BUREAU, Extension Table, So? fas, Chairs, and a large lot Sundries, to pay stor? age and other expenses. Terms cash. Nigltt sale of DRY GOODS, Ac, at half-past T o'clock on Monday, Sth Instant. Particulars In future advertisement. nov5 Unction Sales-Enture Slaps. By J. & W.;K??0X. SALE OF DESIRABLE AND ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. On WEDNESDAY, 10th instant, at No. 120 Market .street. - Conditions cash. nov5 fstu3 By rY. Y. LEITCH k B. S.. BRUNS. Auctioneers. j DESIRABLE WOODEN RESIDENCE; No. 308 MEETING STRHET, HEAR COLUMBUS. Will be sold on TUESDAY, the 9th instant, at tko Old Postoflce, at ll o'clock, That desirable two story WOODEN DWELLING on the east side of Meeting street, known as No. 308, with double piazza. House contains six rooms, besides pantry, cistern and kitchen. ; Lot measures 30 feet by 131. Terms-One-half cash; balance In one and two years, with interest, secured by bond and mort? gage. Purchaser to pay us for papers and stamps. nova fmtuS By A. C. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer. VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON KING 8TREET. Will be sold on TUESDAY next, the 9th Instant, at the Old Customhouse, at ll o'clock, All that valuable LOT OF LAND on the west side of King street, fourth lot north of Queen, be? ing 23 feet front by 232 deep; together with a rear Lot opening Into Clifford alley, 17 feet by 44, more or less. .- Terms cash. Purchaser pays for papers as usual. For further particulars of this valuable proper? ty, apply as above, at No. 29 Broad street, where a plat can be seen. nov6 rartuA c LERK'S SALE IN EQUITY-ANDBRSON COUNTT-B. FRANK SLOAN TS. WILLIAM H. D. GAU.LARD AND OTHERS-BILL TO PARTITION REAL ESTATE. AC, OF BENJAMIN P. SLOAN, DECEASED. By virtue of an order to me directed from the Honorable Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial District. I wiU sell to the highest bidder, at Pen? dleton Village, on FRIDAY, the 19th day of No? vember next, , The HOUSE AND LOT, known as the late resi? dence of said deceased, situated in the VlUage of Pendleton on-street, adjoining Lot of E. Sharp and Blue Ridge Railroad, containing nine acres, more or less. _ALSO, \-'inc BRICK STOKKtrwrafc AND LUT, situate la said Village, -and OR the public square thereof, now occupied by J. B. E. Sloan A Co. , Terms of Sale-One-fourth of the purchase money cash; the remaining three-fourths on a credit of twelve months, with Interest from day of sale, secured by the bond of purchaser, and at least two approved sureties, with a mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay for marapa and titles. JOHN W. DANIELS, Clerk-of Court Anderson County. OCt27 Wfm 10D40 Slnctioneers' jhritjate Sales, Ut. By J. FRASER MATHE WES. JT^ICE AND PROVISION PLANTATION. At Private Sale That valuable RICE AND PROVISION PT AN TATION, called Romney, situated at South Ferry, on thc Santee River, containing 1333 acres-4M cleared and under bank, 300 high land, 87 clear? ed, balance wen timbered with cypress, oak, Aa. The Plantation ls now under cultivation, ia wea settled with Dwelling, barns and negro houses, and known as one of the best places on the river. Titles unexceptionable. Fer terms, apply to _?_ J. FRASER MATHEWE3, Real Estate Agent, No. 56 Broad street. actio flu -fertilisers. pACIFIC GUANO COMPANY'S COMPOUND ACID PHOSPHATE OF LIMB, FOR COMPOSTING WITH COTTON SEED. This article is manufactured at thc Company's Works under the direction and snperln tend enc? of Dr. RA VEN EL. It contains the .-ame elements or fortuity as Soluble Pacific Guano, except that it is not furnished with ammonia. It ls prepared expressly for composting with cottfn seed, which rurnishes the element or ammonia-thc object be? ing to render that side-product ot the plantation available to the highest degree as an element o fertility. For further, and particular Information, apply to the undersigned, J. N. ROBSON, Agent for South Carolina, Nos. 1 and 2 Atlantic Wharf. JOHN. S. REESE A CO., General Agents Baltimore. oct'27 wfrnSmosnio J^AND PLASTER. 500 barrels LAND PLASTER, in store. For sale by 0C112 OLNEY Sc CO. miscellaneous. jQO YOU WISH TO PUT OFF INDEFI? NITELY Sick Headache, Sour Eructations and Acidity of the Stomaohf USE SOLOMON'S BITTERS, i'or salo by RAOUL A I.y UAH. scp?7 smos_. J L . SHEPPARD, PRODUCE BROKER. Will attend to the Purchase and Shipping of COTTON, RICE aad General Merchandise. Office at Messrs. COHEN, HANCKEL A CO., No. 46 East Bay._nov2 OLOMON'S HITTERS GIVE GENERAL SATISFACTION. For sale by aeptiT amos_Jtxmb A LYN A H. T\0 YOU WISH TO SLEEP SOUNDLY at night, and awake In the mot lung with a thorough appreciation of your egg, rotls and coffee ? _ USE SOLOMON'S BITTERS. S