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THE DAILY NEWS. m Largest ClraroJ?ation.-T?S DAILY NEWS BEING TBS NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY RE? COGNIZED AS SATINO TBE LARGEST CIR? CULATION IB TBE CITY Or CHARLESTON, PUBLISHES TBE LIST OP LETTERS REMAIN? ING IN THE POSTOFFICE AT THE END Ol MACS WEEK, ACCORDING TO THE PROVIS? IONS OF THE NEW POSTOFFICE LAW. LOCAL MATTERS? CHEAP ADVERTISING. Tax CHAELESTCN NEWS, the circulation of j which is about twice as large as that ot any other paper published m South Carolina, is the beet advertising medium for all business men. ^ For persons who want situ ; tiona or servants ; f who want houses or apartments, or have them to rent; who want or who offer board and lodg? ing; who have lost or found articles of value, THC News has no equal; and in order that all classes may hare their wants s applied, we have adopted the following scale of CHEAP ADVEE TX8EKESTS, payment for which must invariably be mada when the order is given: Advertisements of situations wanted by or ?offered to clerks, Rovernesses, tutors, work? men, mechanics, house-servants, porters, shop boys, cooks and washers; board sud lodging wanted or offered; apartments wanted or to tel; articles lost or found; houses, shops, offices and warehouses wanted or to let, and miscella? neous wines of all kinds. ? For each insertion of advertisements of the classes specified : Hot axoecling maxs una or 30 words_23 cents " Voca uxxa or 30 words.40 " Itvs una or 40 words.60 AD, advertisements to bo inserted at these rates must be prepaid and delivered at Tax *. Msw? offioe by 9 P. BL MEETIN GS THIS DA Y. South Carolina Lodge, at 8 P. JJ. Hebrew Benevolent Society, at 8 P. II. Deutsche Sohuetzen Gesellschaft, at 8 P. M. Con tin Ul Fire Company and State Guard at 8 P.M. A UCTION SALB i THIS DA Y. Sax FOURTH PAGE for Auction Sales. A. H. A BKAHAKS ? Sows wil I sell at ll o'clock, at the old Poetoffioe, valuable real estate on King-street. MILES DBAIK will seQ at 10 o'clock, at his store, clothing, dry goods, ?kc B. M. ItAimwaTiL <k BBOTBBB will sell at half-past 10 o'clock, at their office, horses, mules, ?fcc. _ THE SAVABHAH ASD CHARLESTON' RA IXBOAD. We understand (hat the contractors hare made arrangements for obtaining all tho timber that will bo necessary for completing tte road, and that in a short time two hundred hands will be at work between Coosawhatchie and the Savan? nah River._ ? CLEA* SWEEP.-On Saturday night last the residence of Mr. Seel, in Spring-street, was j entered and robbed of its entire gas fixtures . and chandeliers, as well as the lead piping of .. the cuatera. The occupants mast hare been I very sound asleep at the time of this bold burg ? lary. The perpetrator ia a Ll U at large. AaoTHBa iHVEHTiojf.-We learn that Mr. Peter McKinlay, the well-known Charleston mechanic, has invented a machine for cleaning out rice ditches, whioh surpasses in ingenuity and completeness-all his earlier inventions. The machine is said to be altogether novel in principle, and will, we believe, be made by i Messrs. Bason and Henerey st their works. It j i t?ay be made public in a few days. , REPORT?ES' CBUMBS.-A lot of unclaimed I property at the guardhouse will-be sold on the ? 30th instant, if not identified avisier. I The JStnas give a picnic, on Friday. There was considerable muttering of diaoon I tent from the crowd in front of the City Hall hut evening because they were debarred ad Tnittanfijft. The Phoenix boys had their steamer out yes? terday in Cumberland i street, giving her a chance to "snort a little." fi. Tax UNITED STATES COUET, Mar 18-JUDOI Baxaa PaxsrnrHO.-The petition of William 'Townsend to set. up a lien against James D. islanding waa referred to the Begistrar. Charles Hadsdeo was declared sn involuntary bankrupt. J. B. Bissetts- report of sales was ?? confirmed. The o aso of Ephraim Bay nar J, ex? ecutor, afrainst tho Uni'ed Cotton Company, |argum^fcon motion* to antead', ?et?ngs for I writ of posses lion and ' against motion to va ? cate Judgment, was heard-Mr. Wa. Whsley ?for plaintiff, and Mr. j. B. Campbell for de? fendant. THOMAS Grass.-Thia person, whose 'dfsap v.pearanoe from Savannah was telegraphed, was jtr the agent for the Associated Press and West 5 ern Union Telegraph Company. The Savan ? nah News says: X On Tuesday he sent a note to his family stat? in ing that he had gone to White Bluff on a fish 5- lng excursion, and that he would return on * Thursday. Nobody say him depart, and he % 'has not since been beard of. No account of j '..his arrival at White Bluff has been received, 6 nor have his friends been able to trace him % from the city? The whole matter is wrapped \ in mystery up to this time, os inquiry elicits ' nothing to indicate that he had sufficient reason of any kind to abscond. There are various rumors afloat about the mat tar, bet ' we can find none thai are bot based" npoh mere conjecture. Gibba ~? aa well known here to all our business meo, and poise ss ed the confl? uence of the entire oom mani ty. Tax Flax DEPARTMENT. -There are no farther envelopment s in regari to tho ru? mored changes in the Fire Department men? tioned in our issue of yesterday, and the gen? tlemen spoken of va the closing paragraph are as ignorant as ourselves of what the Radicals intend to do. Tho integrity and efficiency of the Fire Department ia a matter An which we all feel an interest, for it affects the security of every Jpiece of property in the city, and no ; chantre should be made ia this department, at . least, on account o? the politics ot the incum? bents. There is not ona officer o' the Fire De? partment who has the slightest sympathy with the Radical?, or who could be bought over to their party by any bribe. They are good men and . true, they know their duty and do it, they are I the right men in the right place, and if public consid?rations have any weight with Counei!, not one of the present officials will be dis? turbed._ HOXEL AxarvAis, MAX 18.-Pavilion Hotel W. J. Stevenson, H. Jones, Augusta; A. Cut tingham, M. C. Staokhouae and wife; Marion, 8. C.; J. Keith and soo, Mrs. M. O. Gray .South Carolina; J. ?. Foater, Northeastern Railroad; E. F. Bird, New York; B. O. KobTman,Havana; Jj. B. Rhodes, North Carolina; J. M. Carlin, Memphis; Mrs. 8. G. Falvey, Mrs. H. M. Dav? enport, Savannah; D. Driscoll, Beaufort. Charleston HoteL-Vf. Sing, England; A. H. Tan Bohkehn, North Carolina; Miss C. 8. Hart, Wm. Gregg, South Carolina; Bev. E. Han, C. B. Bobert, H. C. Howell, C. Johnson, C. W. Kalk man, G. Brun&W, Mrs. Ll B. Moore, H. A. Ward, New York; G. T. Wilkes, Kingstree; G. P. Gilman, Omaha; A. Stembardk, Mary? land; W. H. Harris, 8. Gentry, Georgia; H. Harney and wife, G. B. Lamar, Savannah; W. L. walker and lady, Mrs. Hillen and sister, New Hampshire; F. C. Wilder, Hilton Head; L. Howes, Massachusetts. PEBSONAL.-Major Lo?is E. Johnson, recent? ly appointed Uni .cd States Mara?al for South Carolina, having been called to Baltimore by a telegram announcing the serious illness of a member of bis family, will be nuable to qualify and take possession of his office until his re? turn._ BILL OF MOET \LITY .-Return of deaths with? in the City of Charleston for the week ending May 15,1869 : CAUSES OF DE il H. Bro; canis Acute. Bronchitis. Servile. Cholers, Infantum. Congestion of the Brain. Consumption. Dropsy. Hemorrhage. Umbilical. Hydro thorax. Marasmus. Obstruction. Intestinal.. ul t Age...:. Prematme Birth. Tristans Nascent! um Totals. BLACKS on COLORED. BKJAPrrULATIOS. Whites.3 Blacks end Colored.13 Total. .16 Totals for the week ending May 8, 1869. Certificates for the following since received: Convulsions. Total. 21 2 2 2 2 9 3 6 Aga.-Under one year of age, 6; between one and five years ol age, 1; between five and ten years of age, 1; between ten and twenty years of age, 1; be? tween twenty and thirty years of ?ge, 1 ; between thirty and forty years of age. 0; between forty and flfty years ot age, 2: between fifty and sixty yen rs of age. I; between sixty and seventy years of age, 2; between seventy and eighty years of age, 0; between eighty and ninety years of age, 0 ; between ninety and one hundred years ot age, 1; over one hundred y.are of age, 0. GKO. 8. PZLZER, M. D.. City Registrar. Office of City Registrar, May 18,1869. FlFTT-S*X>lTD AintrV?B8ABT OF THE EPISCO? PAL 8t7NDAY SCHOOLS.-The Episcopal Sunday Schools celebrated their fifty-second anniver? sary, yesterday afternoon, at St. Pnilip's Church, where there was a large gathering of the scholars and their friends. The body of the church was occupied by the superintend? ents, teachers and scholars, and the aisles and the galleries by the visitors, principally ladies. In the chancel were Bishop Davis, the Rev. A. W. Marshall, D. D., Rev. a C. Pinokney, Rev. G. P. Gadsden, Rev. J. G. Drayton, Rev. A. Toomer Porter and Rev. Everett C. Edgerton. The exercises began with the hymn, "Come holy spirit heavenly dove," which was sung by the choir and the schools with much feeling. The Rev. A. Toomer Porter then read the evening lesson and the creed, and offered prayers. Mr. porter then read the lesson from the 10th chapter of Mark, 13tt verse: "And they brough ttl?m li tt le children, and He said suffer them to oome unto me, and forbid them not." This concluded, another hymn, "Glory to the Fat ber give," was snug by the choir and schol? ars, when Mr. Gadsden called (or reports from the various schools. The respective superin? tendents read their reports, of which the fol? lowing is an abstract : tit. Stephen's School-Rev. J. Mercier Green, rector; T. E. Newton, superintendent. This school began last year? with 21 scholars, 17 girls and 4 boys, and 6 teachers. It now has S3 eoholars. 21 girls and 9 boys. The loss dur? ing tho year was nude np by the gain. The average attendance was 20 scholars, and some? times as high as 85 present The teachers at? tended regularly. The school has a small li? brary. Collections for the past year $6, which paid the subscription to the Childrens' Guest and for some books and cards. Between HS and $14 were paid over to the rector since last anniversary, with which the text book*, ?Sc., were replenished. 8t. Michael's School-Rector, Rev. Richard Trapier ; W. C. Courtney, superintendent. Number of scholars, 43, 17 boys and 26 girls; two, male and 4 female teachers. Average attendance 27. The collects and catechisms are the principal lessons taught. The school is visited every Sunday by the rector, and closed according to Goodrich's Service Rook for Sunday Schools. Grace Church School-Rector, Rev. C. C. Pinokney ; F. P. Elford, Superintendent. The school, in point of numbers, is the 8 me as last year. A building for the school is needed. A Igt for the purpose is owned by the church. The school has 120 scholars an l 17 teachers. Collection for the past year 172 82. St. Philip's So hool-R?O tor, Rev. W. B. W. Howe; H. P. Archer, superintendant. Teach ears, 15-3 male and 10 female. Pupils, 126 58 boys and 68 girls. A class for yonog ladies of the Widows' Home has been established, and has 13 members. A singing class, under the organist, bas also been formed. Several new volumes have been added to the library from funds contributed by the congregation. The teachers have been zealous, and the con? tributions to the charity box nave increased. Holy Communion School-Rector, Rev. A. T. Porter; Hntson Lee, superintendent. The highest number of scholars present on any occasion was 141, and the lowest 67; average attendance, 109. Twelve scholars have been confirmed' -since last yerr. - The col ?eat ?ona have averaged $4 per month, and are devoted to enlarging the library, now numbering 375 vol?mes. . St John's Chapel-Rector, Rev. A. W. Mar? shall, D. D. ; A. Pun.lt, superintendent. Num? ber of scholars, 85; average attendance, 45 to 50, and 8 teachers. The collections average $2 per month, and are applied to the purchase of books aud school music, and to the help ol the shoe society. A library and more prajer booka are mnoh needed. St. Lnko's School -Rector, Rev. C. P. Gads? den; - Pinckney, superintendent. The roll shows 2 officers, 15 teachers and 104 schol? ars-an increase since the last celebration. The school is divided into 15 classes, 6 of boys and 9 of girl?. There is, also, aa infant class. Additions have beeu made to the library through two kind friends. It has now 250 volumes. The collections for the year were $28 84, one-half of which was devoted to home missions. The attendance was regular and full. 8t. Paul's School-No report. The Rev. E. C. Edgerton gave out the Hymn : "Children of the Heavenly King," fcc, which was well snug by the scholars present, led by the choir. The Rev. Mr. Edgerton then delivered a very pretty and appropriate address, in which he pointed to the Bible as a message from God to man, containing roles for all conditions and contingencies of life. He earnestly besought the children to obey its teachings, and the Di? vino injunction, "Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth," so that when old age set in upon them they could recur ta a life which had been in accord with the teachings of sa? cred authority. He closed by reading some beautiful hues, beginning, "Here is my heart, I give it Thee." During the reading of the hymn, "Blessed be the tie that binds oar hearts in Christian love," a collection was taken np for the Second Mission Church of the city. The bishop pronoun ced a benediction, and the exercise?were concluded hythe children re? tiring by schools under their superintendents. ANOTHER MEETING OF COUNCIL. A LUDICROUS AND EXCITING SCENE. Sparring between tbe-BT&yor ?nd Alder wu-Mackey Arrested by tbe Mayor Collins given Mackey tbe Lie-Mackey Abases thc Mayor, Ac, &e, &c. Tbs regular meeting of City Council waa held last nicht. Present-the mayor, Alder? men Geddings, Cunningham. Potter, T. J. Mackey, Collins, Barrow, E. 97. M. Mackey and Greene, and Holloway, Hampton, Small Brown, E. P. Wall, L. F. Wall, Thorn and McKinlay, colored. There was a very targe crowd of persons, white and colored, outside the City Hall, but in accordance with orders given by the Mayor, only as many persons were admitted to the Chamber as could be seated. Among tbc selcot few "in the ring" were the Collector of the Port, Hon. A. G. Mackey, Congressman B. F. Whittemore - his first appearance on this stage-the Hon. D. T. Corbin and ex-Mayor Clark. Connell was called to order by the Mayor,' and the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. In answer to a question, the Mayor said tho police had been instructed to admit enough persons to dil the ball. The following petitions were read: John F. Taylor & Co., to plank Pritcbard street, and for permission to erect a one story building in Pritchard-street. Referred to Com? mittee on Streets. Samuel Morrison, for con? tract to do the scavenger work of Wards No. 3,4 and 6. L ud on tbe table. Application of George M. Little for place in the city DO lice. Referred to the Mayor. Application of E. E. Mettz for license for a ninepin alley, referred to the Committee on Licenses; application of O'Donnell, No. 28 Tradd-atreet, for a junk shop license, similarly referred; application of Wm. Rollin for ap? pointing) t as City Inspector, on motion of Al? derman Potter laid on the table; (be petition c.' Mrs. Pritchard iu regard to the dangerous condition of Pinckney-Btreet, referred to the Committee on Streets; a letter from Courtenay A Treoaolm praying for a renewal of a lease of a water lot at foot of Pinckney-street, referred to the Committee on City Lands; letter from C. J. O'Hara, of New Orleans, suggesting improve? ments in lighting the city, referred to the Com? mittee on Lights; the return of tho Harbor? master for April, showing $329 paid into the treasury for the month, was received; the re? turn of the City Sheriff for April, showing tho receipt of $2692 69, was received; letters from John Livingstone and others in r?f?ren?a to filling up Percy-street, was referred to tho Committee on Streets. Tho unfinished business of tho old Council was then taken up, and the report of a com? mittee in regard to a drain in Bull-street was adopted. The petition of John F. Picken, ^hich had been reported on favorably, was taken np and adopted. The report of tbe committee in regard to paving Mar? ket-street, on each Bide of the fish market, was taken np. Alderman Potter moved its adoption. Alderman T. J. Mackey mov? ed that its consideration be postponed to the next meeting. Alderman Potter explained that the Commissioners had the money, and that the work would not take a dollar from the city treasury. The question being taken, the motion to postpone was adopted. A communication wasjread from the City Treasurer giving, in reply to a resolution of Council, a statement of the as iel s md indebt? edness of the city. On motion of Alderman E. W. M. Mackey, tho report was ordered to be printed for the in'otmation of Council. The resolution of Alderman Barrow, the un? finished business of last meetiug, to give the appointment of the standing committees to tbe City Council, was taken np. The Mayor stated that at the previous meet? ing be had ruled that it required a three-fourths vote to rescind the resolution whereby tho rules or the old Council bad been adopted. Au appeal was taken from his decision,and tbe chair waa not sustained. Subsequently, the resolu? tion was put upon its passage, the vote standing 10 to 7, when the chair, asked for time to take legal i J vice, which was granted. Mr. C. C. Bowen, the legal adviser appointed by Council, had been consulted, and his opinion was as fol? lows: "Under the rule by which we are gov? erned it requires a three-fourths vote to adopt thin resolution. Three-fourths not having voted in the affirmative, tho resolution is lost." The Mayor said: In accordance and with this advice I declare the resolution lost, it not having received the requisite majority. Alderman T. J. Maokey asked whether thia was the advice of the City Attorney pro U.m. The Mayor. It is bis advice in his own baud writing. E. P. Wall (colored) then offered the follow? ing resolution : ReaoloedL, That tho resolution passod at the meeting ot Council, on the 7th inst., whereby the rules of the former Council wete adopted until otherwise ordered, be, and the samo is hereby r ?sciudod, and tbe rule s of the former Council be adopted as the rules of this Coun? cil, with the following modifications : Twelfth Rale to be amended by striking out thc words, ' the following standing committees shall oe appointed by thu dlayor,1 and insert? ing in lieu thereof the words, "the tollowmz standin? committees shall be elected by Coun? cil by a majority of votes actually given." Seventeenth Rule to be amended by striking out the words, "L?gislature in this state," and inserting "House of Rjprcsedtatives of the United States." [This only applies to tho rules which aro to govern Council.-REP ] Nineteenth Rule to road as follows : "Any of the foregoing rules may be suspended, modi lied or reaciodsd, at any mooting, by a majority ot votes actually given.." Aldeiman E. W. M. Mackey moved the adop? tion of the resolutions. Alderman Collins. Before the adoption of that rule which i3 meant to wipe away at ono blow tho authority of the Mayor, aud thus make him the tool of an irresponsible clique, I wish it to bo recorded that I to: ooo object to any such proceeding. E. P. Wall (colored.) I certainly cill the gentleman to order. I shall writo down tho objectionable Axri -.. . Tho Mayor. I hope no personality will be indulged in this evening. A'derman Collins. 1 dont think I have been personal. When I said "irresponsible clique," I merely meant to show that it was those who voted against tho Mayor before, who were moving these resolutions, and I will prove it. E. P. Wall (oolored) insisted that Alderman Collins should take bis seat and await the de? cision of the chair. - Alderman Collins still remained on his feet. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey rose to a point ot omer and y aid. that whoo an Alder m ID called to order and a member wished.io submit the point in writing, the ono called to ordo must take his seat and remain seated until the question was passed upon. Alderman Collins then sat down, aud the Mayor decided that the term used was an im? proper one, and hoped that such terms or epi? thets would not again be used. Alderman Collina. I accept the point of or? der, knowing that it will take a three fourths vote to pass the resolution. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey called the pre? vious question on the adoption of Wall's reso? lution. The call was sustained by a vote of 9 to 6; the question was then put, and resulted: Ayes 10 naya 6, viz: Aldermen Geddings, 1er, Cunningham, Holloway (colored,) Co and McKinlay (colored.) Three-fourths not having, voled in th Srmative, the resolution was lost. Alderman E. W. M. Mackoy asked whet! was decided that a three fourths vote wai quisite for rescinding the res uution passe May 7. E. P. Wall (colored) read the resolutic May 7. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey fruid that tb IHIion offered by Alderman Wall did not pose to rescind the ruLs, but simply to wind the res dutton adoDted on May 7. Alderman Collins. I deny that the ree lion rena by Alderman Wall is a true cop the resolution passed on May 7, which passed by a unanimous vote and not 1 iltque. Alderman E. W. IL Mickey called Collin jrder. and objected to the use of the ? "clique." E. P. Wall (colored.) If the Alderman dei that tnis is a true copy, I deaire bim to ] Juco the true copy. Alderman Collin i (who had remained sta inj?) inquired : "Who wrote that copy ?" E. P. Wall (colored.) No matter who wroti Alderman E. W. M. Mackey called for reading ot the resolution. Ibo Mayor. The resolution has been reji sd. I decide that tho rescinding of that rc lution virtually rescinds the rules. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I appeal from decision of the chair. The Mayor. I am instiucted by a dis! (ruished Parliamentarian that tho resolut aanuot be entertained and carried but b. three-fourths vote. E. P. Wall (color Kl) said thal Council ne sd some edification, and asked the Mayor inform Council whether that body did not serve the right to rescind the resolution May 7, when it said that the rules of the < Council were adopted until otherwise orden Alderman Cunningham. Wo have the ric to alter by a three-fourth ? vote. The Mayor. The resolution is not befe Council, but 1 will entertain iL W. J. McKinlay, (colored,) said it was 1 opinion that tho resolution would not effect t purpose intonded. Tho resolution of Ma: hod effected its parp?se in adopting the ral sf the old Conned, and to roscind it wot avail nothing. It seemed to him that tho ml :oul l only be altered or amended by a thrc Ton rt hs vote. The Mayor. There is no subjoot befoie t! meeting. Alderman Barrow s lid that at the previo meeting he offered a resolution which tl Mayor said could not pass without three rea inga. The r?solutions had then its first ai second readings, and he now called it up f the third and final reading. The Mayor. The chair has decided the rea lution lost. Alderman T. J. Mackey said he understoi Alderman Borrow to m ike the point that tl r?solution had its first reading at tho last mee mg. The restrictions of the nineteenth rn ire, that "none of the foregoing iul shall be roaoicded or otherwise altere Dor any new rule adopted, at oi and the same meeting, unless it 1 by a majority ot three-fourths of the mombe present." The resolution having badaits fir reading at tho last meeting, that restrictif Disuse of Rulo 19 would not bar it at this mee in?. Alderman Collins. I deny that the resoli tion referred to was ever offered by any gel kiernan representing Ward 3. No gentloma is representing Ward 3. Mr. Barrow is livia n Ward 6. . TTiffurxyor Oa?ioj ttl? AMUIUW. I? ??ii?i". Alderman Collins (?till standing.) M Mayor, there is a law. Hore tho Mayor n gai sailed him to order, and he took his seaL E.P. Wall (colored.) Mr. Mayor, you hav lecided that the resolution offeted by me wai oat, not having a majority of throe-fourths, liff T from you, and appeal from that decision The rules wero only adopted temporarily That is my understanding. The Mayor. The rules are so plain that th ?hair does not deem it necessary to entortar the appeal. Tho rules govern us and canno be altered in accordance with their provisions E. P. Wall (colored.) Well I your Honor, th Council are responsible tor their actions. Wi all fool an < qual responsibility, and are willing in the exercise of oar duty to relievo you o considerable delicacy, and assume for our? selves the responsibility of oar views and ac lions as citizens. If Council overrule your de? cision you are acquitted.? Tho Mayor. I would stale to the gentleman that I shall sustain thc rules wo have adoptee for the government of this body at all hazards. The rule is so plain that any wayfaring mai can understand it, and I shall not entertair. any further appeal on tho subject. Alderman Barrow. I call for the reading ol my resolution by the Clerk. The Mayor. It has been already acted upon and declared lost. Alderman Barrow. I call for it under the nineteenth rule. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey said it had been ruled that tue Barrow resolution must lie over unless called for by tbree-fourths of thc mem? bers. Three-tourths did not call for it. and it lay over to this meeting. Tho motion to adjourn was put, and six voted aye. The result was not onuounced, when Aldernuu E. W. M. Ma.key asked fli? the CDnstruction of thc 19th Ralo, and whether the chair decided thal the rules could at no time be altered or roscinded except by a three fourth* vote. The Mayor. My opinion is, that at no time and under no circumstances can tho rules be rescinded or altered except by a three-fourths vote. The .Mayor again explained that thc vote was taken and uot declared, legal advice was taken, Council appointe i a legal advis.T, iud by his decision tin resolution was lost. Alderman E. W. M. Mackoy called for tho reading ot tho opiuiou of tho City Attorney. Tho Mayor. 1 was going on to say, that threc-lourthd not having votod ayo, thc reso? lution, ace irding to that opinion, was lest. Alderman T. J. alackey contended that although tho resolution could not pa^s it had ita first reading and could be adopted at tho second meeting. It is per? fectly clear that your decision and that of tne City Attorney was, that it could not pass at the last meeting except by a three-fourths vote, bat it is competent to pass at this meeting. Alderman Potter. I mo>e we adjourn. Al Icrmun Barrow. I hope not. I hope that mode of doing business will be stopped. The Aldurmau was called to order. W. J. McKinlay (colored) rose to a point of order, and said that the Mayor had o My deci? ded the ailirmative vote on the motion to ad? journ. The question was agoin put, and the nio tiou lost. Yeas 6, uays 10. Alderman Barrow proposed to read thc 19th rule. lhe Mayor Katti he had decided all questions relating, tu that subject. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey offered the fol? lowing : Resolved, That tho matter of the adoption or the rcsoluiiou to rescind the resolution of May 7, bo ro erred to tho City Attorney, to give hts written opinion as to wberhe' a three-lourths voto is necessary for the rescinding of the res oluttou whereby the mles of a former Coutcil were adopted temporarily as the rales for he government of this body. Alderman Potter said that baa been dispc of already. Tho Mayor. I have decided tbat quest i but if Council wish to have the opinion of City Attorney, it is righi and propor t' should h ive it. Alderman Collins. Before putting that re Intion I desire to say that I do not see a r tide of difference between that and any of other resolutions offered on the same subj( Tho Attorney has already said that it requi a three- ourtbs vote, and I do- not see h any one can get- in a resolution that \ rescind tnat. I don't see bow you can i such a resolution. It looks liko whipping I devil round the stump. The question was then taken and the rei Intion declared idopted. Yeas, 10; nays, 6. Alderman E. W. M. llackoy gave notice tl it the next meeting he would call up tho rei lui ion of Alderman Wall. Alderman I. J. Mackoy. And the reso! tion relative to rescinding the resolution Moy?. . Alderman Cunningham. As I understand ibis question has already been decided. Unie ive get a three-fourths voto tho rules cannot iltored. That ls very plain. E. P. Wall (colorod) insisted tbat his resol ?ion had had one reading, and he would call ip at the next meeting. Alderman T. J. Mackey said they only wai 3d the resolution to have a first reading. Th lid not propose to pass it this evening, wbii would require a three-fourths vote. Alderman Collins. It requires three tour ti oefore it eau receive a reading. Alderman T. J. Mac'coy. Before it can pas Alderman Collins. The resolution has a reidy been lost. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I insist upon n privileges as a member of this Council. I i list that the resolution receive its first rea h*. Alderman Cunningham. I insist that th dunc has been disposed of. There is no wi >f getting over it. What aro the other pari iriving at ? The Mayor. Tbe chair decides that the r iolution bas been put and lost. Alderman Cunningham. 1 move iwe] ai oura. The motion wis lost. Yeas 6, nays 10. Alderman Cuaningham offered the folio wini Resolved, That a committee be appointed t .he Mayor to inquire and determine if all, an rvhat members of Council are entitled to th J seats. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I move to amen the resolution by striking out the word "aj pointed," and inserting the wo.-da "elected I Jouncd." E. P. Wall (colored) said he was a membt of tbe Board to which the suggestions on tb very subject were submitted, and who wei roquired by law to ampare and examine tli right and titlo of the claimants of seats i Mayor and Aldermen. The Legislature an the Courts decided against the decision < that Board, and it was strange that th question should come up to try it over agaii It was au extraordinary proceeding. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey moved to lay tl whole matter on the table, which was agree to. Yeas 10, nays C. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey offered the fo lowing: Resolved, That when this Coane : ! adjourns : adjourns to meei to-morrow evening, tbe 191 instant, at 8 o'clock. Alderman Cunningham saw no uso in meet ing so frequently. Ho said: Our meetings d not amount to anything, and we come hei end go over thc samo routino and only tal about tbe 19th rule. I hope our uext meetin will bo next week. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey. We deejreJ meet here to know "whether the m oj or itv ha? not some rights in this board. If it is decide that the majority cannot even appeal, we the desire to know whether they have any righi at all. Alderman Collins. I would then offer tbi toe take up the suggestion of the DAILY NEW that the majority of the members adjourn t meet at the Hibernian Hall, engage the Po: Baud, and oharge twenty-five coate admission Alderman E. W. M. Maokey. Probably tb majority might meet there to show up th minority. The question was thou taken, and the resc lution to moot to-night was adopted. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey said he wishei to introduce an ordinance to declaro vacan oeitaiu offices, and to have it receive its firs roadiog. Alderman Potter. I object. Alderman E. W. M. Ma : key. The object cai not be defeated by objecting. Aldciman T. J. Mackey said the ordinance could receive two readings under Rule 9, and the ordinance was read the first time as fol lowe: a niLL TO DECLAIIE VACANT CERTAIN OFFICES AND TO PHOVLDE FOB AN ELECTION FOB TH! SAME. . Whereas, The late Mayor and Alderman ol thu City of Charleston did neglect and refuse to vacate and surrender to their successor* their several and respective offices, aud per. mit tho Bald successors to enter upon tuen d .ties at tho time prescribed by law; and whereas tho said Acting Mayor and Aldermen, so holding over, did proceed by election to fill various offices and boards of Commisioners; and, whereas, it has boen determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that said con? tinuance in office by said Acting Mayor and Aldermen was contrary to law and in deroga? tion ot the rights of the present City CouucU; therefore, SUCTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Charleston, in City Council as? sembled, That all offices and boards of com m ssioners filled bv election since the sixteenth day of November." A. D. 18(38, bv the late Act? ing Mayor and Aldermen of tho City of Charles? ton, bo, and tho same are, horeb-, declared vacant, and thc incumbents thereof shall va? cate and surrender tbi same as soon as then successors are electo I and quahliod. SEO. 2. That all rflicos now filled by military appointment, or by olection of any provision il Council, are hereby deflated to be vacant, and the same shall bo filled by election at tho lime hereinafter designated. MSC. 3 That the Mayor is hereby authorized and required to give five days' notico in one ot thc citv papers that City Council will proceed, ou Tuesday tho 25th day of Hay A. D. 18(>9, to elect persona to lill thc offices and boards of commission! rs herein declared vac mt. SEC. 4 I hat tho various boards of commis? sioners, when so elected, are authorized and empowered to fill, by clecti on, such offices as they aro now, by law, empowered to fill, the said offices beine hereby declared to be vacant. ere 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby re realod. After the first reading, Alderman T. J. Mackey requested that it be read a second time. Alderman Geddings. I am so hoarse that 1 cannot say much, and it does not need to say much. The request of tho Alderman is a legitimate request. Custom has decided that tho discussion ou tho merita of a bill shall be had on the second read? ing, and I hope that no mover of a bi 1 will take undue advantage of other persona to demand that the second reading shall be had to night when we arc not prepared tor that dis? cussion. Tbe bill involvo? important conside? rations, and we nee 1 time to examine it and prepare for debate upon its merits or demerits. I am not prepared for discussion or a vote to? night, ?or do I believe that the majority of Council are. Alderman T. J. Mackey insisted on the s c ond reading, and it was so ordered-ayes 10; noes 6. Alderman Geddings said that the majority had evidently made up their minds, and their votes could not be changed by any discussion. He said : I think the objeot of that is to spring a trap. Alderman T. J. Mackey called the gentler j to order. Such an impeachment of the mon of members was ont pf order. Alderman Geddings said that the majoi were pressing the bill too far. There was sense in such action. Some of the memb do seek for truth. He had come for the ce mon good and could not understand all f haste. It was neither courteous nor proper When the Mayor decided the language out order, he said be hoped that such expressic would be avoided. Alderman Collins. I 'liink the expression the trap is very appropriate. There is a shcj present, and some of his Aldermen deserve be caught in that trap. Alderman T. J. Mackey ito the Mayor.) you don't call your dog off he will be pan i ehe The Mayor rapped for order. The ordinance was then read a second til and considered as a whole. On motion of Alderman T. J. Mackey, Sc tion 3 was amended by inserting "Wedneeda May 26," instead of "Tuesday, May 25." Tho ordinance as amended then passed i second reading. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey introduced tl following resolution : Resolved, That the resolution passel at tl meeting of Council on 'he 7tb instant, wher by the rules of the former Council were adop ed until otherwise ordered, be and the san is hereby rescinded. Alderman Cunningham rose to a point of o der, and said that question had already be? disposed of. Alderman Collins also called the Aldermi to order. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey said he had m read his resolution, and the Alderman (Collin: did not know what he was talking about. Alderman Collins. Idou't believe be knov what he is doing himself. The resolution was read, and Alderma Cunningham again rose to a question of orde The Mayor. The rea du tion having alreac been offered has been decided, but if the Com eil wish to have it before them they can do si Alderman T. J. Mackey. That is, it is sin ply given as a notice, lt is not a bill or an o d nance, but a resolution; and if it cannot 1 done this way it cannot be done at all. Vi want it read the first and second time to-nigh After some discussion the Mayor again sai that be would adhere to the theve-fourtl mle. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I appaal from th: decision. The Mayor. No appeal need be taken. I wi entertain no appeal. Alderman T. J. Mackey. Then it is the om man power. I claim that it is a bro*ch < privilege. Alderman E. W. ?L Mackey moved that i the Hon. C. C. Bowen, the City Attorney, wt then present, he be requested to give his ve; bal opinion as to whether the Council coul losciud the resolution of May 7, by a majori) vote. This was agreed to, and Mr. Bowen said fbi he had not the slightest doubt that the majo ity could do so. He thought there was not lawyer in the oity that would not give tl same opinion. The resolution was that lt rules be adopted for the government of Com eil until otherwise ordered. Aldeiman E. W. M. Mackoy again offer? his resolution rescinding the resolution i May 7. Alderman Can ningham said this had bee disposed of. Alderman T. J. Mackey. This is a total different resolution. Tho resolution was then put. Yeas 10; nays ; The Mayor declared that three-fourths nc having voted aye the resolution was lost. Al.lorm.n T. J. Mooker appealed from tl decision, audtbe Mayor said that no appe conld be taken. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey said that Cou eil could appeal at any time unless the May? intended to make a new parliamentary law. The Mayor. I intend to eu fore J the rul< until changed by a three-fourths vote. I too the opinion of the City Attorney for what it : worth. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I desire to as whether Conned has any rights at all or sin ply subject to your will. Aldermen Potter moved an adjournment which was lost. Alderman T. T. Mackey offered the followin resolution: Resolved, That thc standing committees b and tho same aro hereby discharsed. Alderman T; J. Mackey (to tho Mayor soil tore.) Y'ou had belter consult with you friend about that. (Replying to Major Corm who sat on tho left of the Mayor.) Alderman Collins called tho Alderman I order for insulting the Mayor. He said it wa asserted in the papers that be had been oppos ed lo Bowel-, as solicitor, pro lem. He wouli say The Alderman was called to order and sa down. Ihe question then was taken on thi resolution of Alderman T. J. Mackey, wh< said, " Will tho Mayor state whether tha resolution can be passed without a three fourths rote. If it was desired by the Mayo: to make every resolution thc subject of a jes it should be sternly rebuked by Council, i bi Mayor himself, he said, preaches about deco rum." Tho Mayor called the Alderman to or der, an) Alderman Mackey, continuing tc speak, the Mayor said to the policeman: "Ar? rest that man.n Alderman Cunningham cried, "Take hin ont 1" Others said. "Let him alone !" Captain Hendrick? stepped up to Alderman Mackey and laid ins hand ou his shoulder. Alderman Mackey shouted to Ciptaiu Hendricks, "Yoi cannot arrest mc, you infamous scoundrel!" The wildc.it coul'iioion prevailed when thc Mayor said, "Irecall ibo ordei !" Alderman I. J. Mackey (to tho Mayor.) How dare you arrest an officer of this city. Yo? violate every rule of order. Thc Mayor. I wish that Gentlemen would take their seats. I have recalled the order. Alderman T. J. Mackey (to the Mayor.) Yo? have nu armed baud of assassins around thia building, lt is imposable foi you to set them on mc. Ibo Alderman was called lo order as ho re? faced to obey the call of the chair. Tho Mayor said that was why bc ordered Ina airest. It was his duty to enforce the rules, aud it was competent for him to order down any one who would not obey. If, he said, otder cannot otherwise be preserved, I will preserve it by such means as I have in my power. I hopo such a necessity will never occur again. Alderman T. J. Mackey. If the chair will re? spect order, we will reqpact ordei. You set us a bad example. Alderman Greene moved to adjourn. Alderman Collins. I move that tue gentle? man from Ward No. 3 ( T. J. Mackey) be de? prived of his pistol, or 1 will indict bim. Alderman T. J. Mackey. There is not force enough bore to deprive me ot my property without a legal process. Alderman Cuuuingham. I move that the Mayor keep order, and if any member is un? ruly let us put him out. Alderman T. J. Mackey. I desired to make a statement. He said that the Mayor had violated the privileges of the Board by con? stantly passing a resolution, and then saying i tbree-fouTihs vote waa necessary to pass it. The presiding officer should state in advauco when this was necessary. While he was stating thia, the Mayor, he said, violently ordered him to take his seat, and ordered him to be eoized. The Mayor, in bis judgment, could not nave bint (Mackey) arrested by a policeman, nuder any circumstance?. If a member waa unruly it waa tho duty of the member? to sustain the Mayor and demand. that the member comply, and if need be pats a} resolution ol' expulsion. But the Mayor could not order a policeman to take a member. IX that rule prevailed the Mayor could bully the whole Council, and order a policeman to arrest any member with whom he might happen to differ. The resolution for the discharge of the standing committees here turned np again, when Alderman T. J. Mackey aakod whether it could be passed without a three-fourths vote. , The Mayor said be would not insist upon ft three-fourths vote. The question was then takeu, and the reach Intion doola red adopted. Alderman T. J. Mackey. By the passage of that resolution this body is entirely without standing commit' eta. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey offered the fol? lowing: Resolved, That no officer or member ot the police be allowed tn the Conned Chamber du? ing the sittings of this body. . The Mayor said be would put the resolution, but would say in advance that thia would have to be done by ordinance, aa the Mayor could station the police where he thought proper. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey then gave no tice of such an ordinance. . ... Alderman Cunningham. Will it be necessary for us all to come here armed? . s Alderman T. J. Mackey. One drew a pistol at the last meeting. I hope gentlemen will come armed.? Alderman Collins. He (Mackey) is accus* tom ed to lie, and he had a right to Ka tba. time. On motion of Alderman Potter, Council tutti adjourned. ' _ ASSAULTS Aim BATTEBJZS.-tiichird Murphy and Harry May, sailor boarding house keepera in Queen-street, were arrested yesterday at the) instance of James Walsh, who stated that he was assaulted by these men, badly beaten and!, kicked in the face. Murphy was held by Ma gistrate Mackey to answer in a bond of $500; and May in a bond of $ 1000. Herman Cline, a white man, was arrea tedi and brought before the same magistrate, ott affidavit of a colored man eighty-six years old, who charged Cline with striking him, because Cline charged him with being a liquor ordV nance spy, which be harshly denied. Cling was held to answer in the sum of $200. ". A t ard. CHARLESTON, S. C., May 18. . TO 1 HE EDITOR OF IHK DAILY NEWS. j Sm-In reply to the article in your paper of this date.headed "Ex-Alderman Barrow," whick a*tea that I had "vacated the office of AJ4&B* man" by removal from Ward No. 3,1 desire t# say that my house in that ward bas not toast sold, though involved in an equity suit. I sat in fall possession of the premises and havefnofc abandoned the house as my home, nor remov? ed my furniture. Ou the contrary, I occupy it at the present time, and claim it as my resi? dence, though my family, for th nr health, act) now temporarily residing on a farm near Ash? ley Biver, in Ward No. 6. DAVID BAR BOW, Alderman of Ward No. 3- . B US I If ESS NOTICES, CALL for the be it fitting Gray's Patent Moulded Collars, at Scott's Shirt Emporiums* Meeting-street, opposite the Market Hall. ' -O-! TRUNKS, "VAL ie BB, ?C., re-covered audre? paired generally; new locks put on and lettered! with owner's name. For sale, new trunks andi a few second-hand ones. F. F. CHAPEAU, May 10 Meeting-strest, next Mills House. jiismtM toto. DENTIST. ROOMS AT HI3 RESIDENCE, NORTHWEST NEB or MEETING AND SOCIETY STBXXXV. November 30_fmwtmaa TU BU SIN KS 8 MErV. " - ffAOJ THE 8?MTEB NEWS, . F ??? PUBLISHED AT SUMTER, H. lt, I* ONE OF THE BEST PAPEBi ?N THE VP COUNT 8Y; bsa a large circulation, and affords ?nv [tenor advantages aa an advertising medium, renn? low. Addres DARB A O^TEKK, . ... February 23_ProprytoqC JJOLM^S Af MACBETH. No. 36 Broad-street, Charleston, b.c.; . . . i : BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS, BEALE8TATH AND ' t " GENERAI. COMMISSION AGENTS? Will amend to Benting and ?oileciing of : and purchase and sale ol btoo-s, BonJa, GokT, Silver and Heal Estate. ALSO, To the Purchase ot Good? and supplies for ] in the country upon reason late terms. ?EOBOE L. HOLMES.AurxAiroEB BJtAosrttf? Janus ry 1 Tye B?ilroaDs. SUI I'll CAKOLI.VA KAtLltOAJJ. GENERAL hUPEKIN lENLKM - OFFIOB, I ?lllABLESTON. f . C., > pHI P. IH69.- V ON AND AFI KB <vU. 1MY. 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