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O ) ?, UMBI A, s. c. Tueadiv Morning, May 18. 1869. Racy Debut? in the Charleston City Coun? cil_The Mayor to bo Impeached. We extract from tile Charleston. Courier the following roport of a special meeting of tho City Council, held on the 14th instant: Alderman Barrow offered tho following resolution : Resolved by the Mayor and Aldermen of Charleston, in City Council assembled, That the twelfth rule whereby, the Mayor is au? thorized to appoint standing committees be, an'd the same is hereby, rescinded, and that all standing committees shall be elected by Council. Resolved, That in the eleotion of standing committees the Council shall vote viva voce, and if upon the first vote the number re? quired shall not be elected by a majority of tue votes cast, the Council shall proceed to a second vote, in whioh n plurality of the votes shall prevail, Und the first named member of auy committee shall bo chair? man thereof. The Mayor stated that under tho rules the resolution would lay over until the next meeting, anlese called for by a majority of three-fourths of the Boord. Alderman Mackey thought that a majority voto could suspend the rules, they having been adopted by a majority vote. The Mayor decided otherwise. Alderman Mackey appealed from tho de? cision of the Chair. Alderman Collins (violently)-I object to the Alderman who is endeavoring to coerce the Alderman next him to second his mo? tion. He is always endeavoring to coerco people who ore innocent. Alderman Wall called the gentleman to order. Alderman Smalls seconded the motion of the Alderman from Ward 3, (Mackey.) Alderman Collins said there was only a motion to suspend a single rulo (alluding to the resolution of Alderman Barrow) and tho effort was an endeavor of a certain family to rule the Council. Alderman T. J. Mackey insisted that the appeal was not debatable, and asked that it be laid before Council. Alderman Cohans wanted to know if Mr. Mackey was tho chairman. If he was, he wanted the Mayor to vacate his seat and let him (Mackey) bo Mayor and Alderman. Alaerman Mackey-At tho proper mo? ment I shall notico the insolence of this person. Alderman McKinlay said, in offering tho resolution referred to, he did so intending that the rules should bs for the permanent government of Council, and they could, therefore, only be waived by a three-fourths majority. Alderman Collins-Thinking so, I second? ed it. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey-I don't think the question is one that requires tho gentleman's ideas on tho subject. It is only a matter of construction. Alderman T. J. Mackey insisted upon his appeal. Alderman Collins-May I ask the gentle? man a question? Alderman Mackey-No; I will not permit you or any of your class to interrupt me. On the question being put as to the deci? sion of the chair, the vote stood in favor of the decision 7, against it 10. So the deci? sion was not sustained. The resolution was then culled up for adoption. Alderman Collins wanted tho Mayor to sustain his dignity. No rules could be sus? pended unless by a three-fourth vote. The Mayor-I so thought, but the Coun? cil has voted otherwise. On the oall of tho previous question, the origiual resolution of Alderman Barrow, was agreed to by n vote yeas 10, nays not called for. Alderman Collins requested tho Mayor that before he yielded his ancient right and prerogative, he would consuls some legal authority. Tho Mayor stated that he would not an? nounce as yet the decision of Council until hehad i?gal advice. Alderman T. J. Mackey said ho hnd a rc Holution to propose in the interests of good and economical government and against cor? ruption in office. He would do it fearlessly. Tho resolution waa as follows: Resolved, That appointments of standing committees, nnnonnced by tho Mayor, on the 11th instant, be, and the samo aro here? by, annulled, and that Council do now pro? ceed to elect said committees. He then cited the mles of the House of Representatives of tho United States, which ho said had been adopted by Council for its government. While speaking, Alderman Mackey turned to Aldermen Cunningham and Holloway, and requested thom to dis? continue their conversation, which was a violation of the rules of Council and of de? cency. Alderman Cunningham-There is no de? cency in you. We understood you around this Board, and you can't fool us around here. Alderman Mackey said he intended to break up this contract system. He had du? ties to perform, and that those duties wore antagonized by tho composition of tho present standing committees. Thc Chair? man of the Committee on Streets held the same position for many months under the old administration, and his administration was signally extravagant. Ho was proceeding with a tirade and comment upon the other committees, when Alderman L. F. Wall objected, on tho ground of his remarks being personal. Alderman Mackey-I shall not go into personalities, for they are most damaging. Alderman Collins "moved th? resolution ont of order. [Laughter.] Tho Mayor said he was not only surprised, bnt pained, nt the direct positive thrusts which had been made at him. Ho had de? cided that ho could not render a decision on the first question without legal advice, and with that decision before him he could not deoide it. Alderman T. J. Mackey again arose. He said he had a painful duty to perform. The Mayor of Charleston sit? in Council Cham? ber, under tho sanction of tho city charter, with the same authority as an Alderman, with the addition only of the right of a pre? siding officer. Alderman Geddings said the speaker was ont of order. Alderman Potter-He don't know what he is talking about. [Laughter, j Alderman Geddings-We are here for n specific pnrpose, but tho Alderman, ou a variety of topics, confines himself to no one in particular. Ho indulges in sarcasms, denunciations and criticisms and personali? ties unbecoming bis position. Ho had bet? ter advertise and call this body togother to hear a series of lectures on original sin and total depravity. [Laughter and confusion. | Alderman Maokey continued-Tho Mayor having refused to announce the decision oi a majority of thc Board on a question pro? perly before them, and also having refused to entertain a resolution respectfully pre? sented, ho bad but one duty to perform, and announced that ho would at tho next meeting prosont articles of impeachment, and proper specifications to substantiate them against the Mayor. Then (he said) wo sha! get rid of somo of the scoundrels that have bled ns so long. Hero the greatest confusion ensued, and solio voce expressions and inuendoes werf thrown out with n freedom that promisee" riot, whon Alderman Cunningham movod to adjourn. Alderman T. J. Mackey-We will not ad journ. Tho voto being taken, Council refused ti adjourn-ayes, 8; nays, 9. Alderman Collins said ho had boen callee. Pillsbury's fugleman, and ho was proud o it. Ho would continuo to bo Pillsbury'i fugleman as long as he held this seat there Ho (Mr. Pillsbury) was elected by a majori ty of tho voters, and was entitled to bo ro respected. Ho (tho speaker) did not wist to enter into personalities. If ho did, worsi than the Mosaic law would bo enacted (looking at Alderman T. J. Mackey.) Alderman Barrow spoke at length. H thought it was an open and shut game. Hi had endeavored to got tho Board to worl right, but could not do it. Now a stop hat been taken towards it, and ho called upoi the Aldermen, like honest, upright men, ti stand up like men and voto Hquarely. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey asked if tb Mayor ruled tho last resolution (Aldcrmai T. J. Mackoy's) out of order. The Mayor--I did. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey-Then I bc, to appeal from the decision of the Chair. Hero another sceno of confusion and bul bub arose, duriug which tho Mayor said li had one favor to ask. It was his opiuio that tho rules of tho old Council, which thi ono had adopted, were thc i ilea by whic thoy wore to bo governed. If Iiis decisio was wrong, he was willing to be oorrectec But he begged tho indulgenco of Couuci as an especial favor, until he eould cousu' legal authority upon tho matter in dispub Alderman Collins-I move an adjoun ment. Alderman Barrow did not see tho nece: sity of consulting legal authority. Til rules were common sense, and though 1 was no lawyer, and knew nothing of legal tics, ho could interpret them by commo sense rules. Common sense was comme sense. Alderman Collins-I move we adjourn. Alderman T, J. Mackey arose to a poii of order. An appeal pending took prec dence of a motion for adjournment. Tho Mayor sustained the point of order The Mayor then said that he was of tl opinion, and still entertained it, that at action of the board upon the Alderman (Barrow's) resolution would be illegal, it n having been declared by a three-fourth m jority, and he would stay there all night b fore ho would declaro it passed by a me majority. He would rather be impeache as had been threatened, than sit ns chai man of a body and bo treated with so mui disrespect. Aldermen Totter-Amen! [There were cheers and loud applaus with cries and cxclamatians from the crow mingled with a muttering from Alderrai T. J. Mackey, of Yankee carpet-bagger. J Alder mau E. W. M. Mackey asserted th tho present sceno was the most disrespect! one of tho evening. [That's so, from se\ ral Aldormen, and laughter from the crowe Alderman Barrow thou arose, and crack tho party whip in a very expressive speec Ho said that the Mayor had boon elected 1 Republicans, who expected him to roce nize their rights, and appoint Rep?blica to office. He (tho Mayor) had made n pointments of dolegates to an importo Commercial Convention already, (to t Memphis Convention,) and in those c pointments had ignored tho Republicans Charleston entirely. Alderman Cunningham rose to a point order. 'Ibero was no question before t Council. The Mayor said there is no question 1 fore tho board, this is merely a debating i ciety. Alderman Collins said he would move ll any mombor using such insulting langur to bis Honor, should be pnt out. Tho Mayor again requested him to cor der the matter in dispute, and expresse hope that Council would adjourn. Alderman L. F. Wall said ho would c tainly have given the Mayor all the aid in power, if he had made tho request at fit but it was somewhat strange that, after t ing the voto on the resolution, ho should fuse to recognizo the vote of the mnjorit] tho board. Tho Mayor stated that he had put voto under the excitement of the in?.nu anti that he trusted *hat because ho 1 given an inch, he would not be called U] to givo a foot or a yard. The board sho remember, too, that it vas a public specta? cle, and it -would be lor their credit to have their deliberations in private. Alderman Potter moved an adjournment, which was ruled out of order, the appeal still being before the board. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey withdrew his appeal, and moved that the board now proceed to an election of a City Attorney Alderman Geddings reminded the Mayor that uuder the ordinances of the city, ten days' notice was required beforo an election could be held for a city omeo. Alderman Collins moved that tho Mayor bo allowed the privilego of employing a So? licitor at the expenso of the city. Several Aldermen moved to adjourn, which was, however, ruled out. Aldermen E. W. M. Mackoy moved that the board proceed to an election of a tem? porary City Attorney. Alderman Collins did not wish the Mayor to be hampered with a legal adviser ap? pointed by a family clique, (looking nt the Mackeys,) a clique, ho said, that could make it legal to bo an Alderman and hold two or throe city offices at the saine time. [Laughter.] Ho wanted the Mayor to choose his own legal advisor. Alderman T. J. Mackey moved that Hon. C. C. Bowen bo appointed City Attorney until an election could be hold for the office in conformity to law. Alderman Collins trusted that the Mayor would not accept the nomination. He did not see how the Alderman could make it, whou he was so lately opposed to him. Ho (Mackey) had vilified him (Collins) in the ?apers and before tho Union League. Cries of order.] And had even said that he (Collins) was no Republican. Alderman T. J. Mackey-I did not say that he was not a Republican. I said ht was a public thief. Alderman Collins (excitedly)-And I fttvj you aro a highway thief, and you have proved yourself so. Hero ensued ono of the most confuser and shameful scones that ever disgraced tht halls of tho City Couucil of Charleston, Alderman T. J. Mackey, amid the greates confusion, arose from his scat, nnd ap proachod Alderman Collins, who placed hi: hand on his vest and shouted: "Come on; am ready for you!" Mr. Mackey wns, however, prevailed upon to take his seat, and did so,Remarking tba "this wos the tail of the Yankee carpet-bag kite that has been Hying so high dowi South." Whereupon Collins remarked tho "this was the beginning and end of tb South Carolina traitor." The crowd begai to become excited, and amid cries of rogue thief, order, A.c., Ac., thc Mayor endeavor j ed to call the Board to order. His effort for a while woro perfectly futile, and th Mayor of Charleston utterly unnblo to prc serve order in tho Couucil Chamber of tin city. (0 temporil, 0 mores.) The belligerent Aldermen, however, di not fight, and at length Alderman Barro' obtained tho floor, and mndo a speech i behalf of peace. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey renewed hi motion for tho appointment of a temporar City Attorney; which was adopted. Alderman T. J. Mackey thou again move that Hon. C. C. Bowen be chosen tempori ry City Attornoy. Alderman Geddings objected, on tl: ground that tho rules of Council require all elections of officers to bo by ballot. Alderman E. W. M. Mackey argued tilt this was only an appointment to an ollie pro tem., and not an election. His objectio was over-ruled, and the motion upon tl voto agreed to. Ahlerman Greene arose to a personal e: plnnation. He entertained kindly feelinj towards tho Mayor, he had always supporte his administration, and would continue I do so, yet ho had u right to cast his YO how ho pleased, anel ho simply desired stato that he had meant no offence in votii against the decision of the Mayor. Alderman T. J. Mackey gave notice of t ordinance to provide for nu elootion for Ci Attorney, Tuesday, the 18th instant, ai such other offices as may come before Cou eil, and to repeal all ordinances ropugna thereto. He moved that it be considered ns its fir reading, but upon tho statement by tl Maj'or that such could not bo done unie by unanimous consent of Council, Aide man Collins said "I object," and so the b elid not receive its first reading. Alelermnu Gedelings stated that its objc could not be effected, oven if the bill did i ceivo its first reading, because, under t laws of tho city, it would require at 1er two other readings for engrossment for ra fication, and it was, therefore, superfluo and quite powerless to effect tho object i fonded. Alelerman Mackey-Yes, that is so. Alderman Potter moved un ndjonrnmei which motion was carried, and Council a journed. In presenting the report of the procec ings of tho meeting of Couucil above, have endeavored, as far ns practicable, present the language used, and tho scci as they occurred. During the confusi that occurred soveral times during tho s sion, tho Mayor was perfectly poworless presorvo even the semblanco of order, n the disgraceful-almost riotous-scenes tl wero enacted in tho chamber will not soon forgotten by those who wero unfortun enough to witness them. Comment is noi less. -o lu Virginia tho crop prospecta are v< favorable. Tho season is not so forward in tho moro Southern Statos, but farmers anel land owners are generally a] anel activo. Great numbers of North anel European settlers have nrriveel in State, anel in many eases with sufiici capital to cultivnto the laud on a more tensivo scale than was ever before known Wanteel, a strong adhesive plaster, make busybodies stick to their own bi ness. THE ?SOUTHERN RAILROAD.-The hotels of Cincinnati are filled with the delegates who have repaired thither from the States of Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina to consult with the business men of Cincin? nati as to the plan of building tho proposed route, and termini of tho great Southern roilwayt which our Cincinnati contempo? raries say is universally regarded to be a fixed fact. These gentlemen say they have never known a public enterprise to awaken such universal and profound interest. The gentlemen who have gone there to invite investigation and compare notes with the commercial men of Cincinnati, aro repre? sented as men of wealth and position, "ter? ribly in earnest," and willing and anxious to render a hearty co-operation in all mat? ters looking to the consummation of the grand result. -o THE ATLANTA SENSATION.-We have uo faith in the Wow York Tribune's despatch, that a large number of Republicans or radi? cals from all parts of Georgia, including many members of the Legislature of the State, are now in Atlanta, believing thal death is certain if they undertake to go tc their homes. This can be neither more uoi less than au effort lo get up a sensation ami excitement for political effect. The tn.lt of Kn Klux gangs in Georgia is ridiculous Two members of the State Legislature have no doubt, been recently killed, but a radi cal negro is in prison for the murder of on< of them, tho money and other property o the murdered mau having been found upoi tho negro's person; ami there is not tin slightest clew to the murder of the other except in the fact that a good many of tin negroes, driven to desperation by hunger the consequence of their laziness, arc read; for all sorts of murders by which they cai hope to relieve their gnawing necessities If there is, as represented, a large numbe of Republicans in Atlanta who cannot g< safely to their homes, their danger is fron the negroes, and from no Ku Kluxes. -o SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD.-Judge Gib son granted au injunction, in Augusta, 01 Saturday, against the South Carolina Rail road, at the instance of the City Council o Augusta, restraining tho railroad from dis criminating in its freights and passeugc fares .against Augusta, and preventing thei from running their passenger and freigl cars through the streets of the city to th common or union depot, under a penalty t 3200,000. Tho followiug is a copy of tl injunction filed in tho Clerk's office: Ar CHAMBER? May 15, I81VJ. After carefully examining this bill, tl writ of subpoena is ordered to issue 1 prayed for; also, the writ of injunction r< straining said South Carolina Railroad Cou nany from discriminating in their rates < freight and fare for passengers, as charge in the bill, in tho penal sum of 8100,00t Also, that tho said the South Carolina Rai road Company be restrained and enjoii ed, after twelve days from this dat from running their locomotives, ongiui and cars through tho streets of the city 1 Augusta, either by themselves, their agent employees, or any other person or person except in strict conformity with the coi tracts hereto attached, in tho like sum 1 S100.000; and also, that tho said the Soul Carolina Railroad Company bo restrainer after twelves days from this date, from ope ing, using, or keeping any passenger dep or ticket office in the city of Augusta, 1 from taking on their cars or trains any pn sengers for tho said road except at the pa songer and ticket office designated by tl contract hereto attached, or located on tl square bounded by Bay, Centre, Reynol and Washington streets, under a less pen.' ty of $10,000. WM. GIBSON, Judge. -o A NEWSPAPER OFFICE ENJOINED.-C yestorday morning, a bill iu equity was fil in the Superior Court of Richmond Count by Rufus B. Bullock, Foster Blodgo Benjamin Conley, John E. Bryant, Elle M. Brayton, cl al., against tho Press neu paper, and an injunction obtained wini prevents the proprietor from using ty 1 presses or machiner}--thus causing a si pension of that paper. Tho plaintiffs, ' bolievo, were all stockholders in the JS tional Republican publishing compar which was killed by tho December inui cipal election, and succeeded by the Pr newspaper. -A ugusta Citron ide. -0 A MINISTER PROBABLY MURDERED.-"\ learn from the Eufaula Neus, of Thursdi that tho horse, buggy and some of t clothing of tho Rev. Mr. McKee, a trat ing Presbyterian Minister, were found 1 Monday, at Joiner's Bridge, on Pea Riv Mr. McKeo himself could not be found, seems that tho buggy was considerably jured, and the horso detached therefro but entangled among the vines in 1 swamp. It was supposed ho had been m dered and thrown in tho river. A RELIC--A map of St. Louis barb drawu in 1837, by Lieutenant M. C. Mei (now Major-Oeneral U. S. A.,) under supervision of Lieutenant Robeit E. L (now ex-General of rebel forces,) still hui in tho oflico of tho city engineer of Louis. Why is tho caine! tho most irascible a mal in tho world? Because he always his back np. EiO oal Items. -o Tho Supreme Court will sit iu Charleston on Monday, the 24th inst., for the purpose of hearing appeals from tho First Circuit. --o Messrs. Duffie ?Sc Chapman have favored us with the June number of Dem or est; filled, as usual, with interesting matter for females. -o Owing to a change of instruments, deemed necessary by the loader, the baud did not play in the park yesterday afternoon. -o The Hearth and Home, published weekly by Petteugill, Dates & Co., 37 Park Kow, j New York, is really au excellent weekly. ! Wo kuow of lione that we could more safely recommend to families, to bo read in the social circle. -c I NOMINATIONS.-At a meeting of the Do publicans of this Couuty, held last evening, the following nominations were made: For School Commissioner, N. E. Edwards; for Corouer, S. D. Thompson. Doth of the nominees are colored men. -o BBOAD RIVEN BRIDGE COMPANY.-A meet? ing of this company was held yesterday: when several of the stockholders increased their subscriptions. The President and Di? rectors were unanimously authorized to effect a lean cf sufficient amount to imme? diately complete the structure so much needed. -o We are informed that two Uuited States soldiers, while uuder the influence of liquor, on Saturday afternoon, broke into the house of an inoffensive elderly colored man, named Ciosar Gurley, and beat him terri? bly-breaking his right arm, and otherwise injuring the old man. The assailants have been arrested. -o Mr.. J. N. ROBSON.-This well-kown Charleston commission merchant publishes his card in tho Phoenix. Mr. Robson's busi? ness capacity, strict integrity and gentle? manly courtesy have secured for him an os? tensivo aud profitable patronage, and our readers may rest assured that auy orders or consignments sent to him will be attended to on the most favorable terms, and to the best advantage. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to the following advertisements, published for the first time this morning: G. W. .Shell-Assignee's Sale. S. L. Leaphart-Life Insurance. I. Sulzbacher-Selling off at Cost. C. F. Jackson-Bargains. W. Hutson Wigg-Citation. Nomination for School Commissioner. Wm. Gray & Co.-Cotton Machinerv. D. C. Peixotto & Son-Building Lot". Geo. Svmmers-May Butter, Hams, ?fcc. B. F Jackson-Strayed, or Stolen. W. B. Stauloy-Seasonable Goods. Knobeloch ?V: Small-Salt. Jtcob Levin-Flour and Hay. D. C. Peixotto ?V- Son-Prime Hay. Meeting of Columbia Lodge No. 108. Meeting of Independent Fire Company. -o EAUTnQTTAKE IN SUMMERVILLE.-We have been informed that on Tuesday last, about 1 o'clock, a slight shock of an earthquake ?.vas sensibly felt at three different points at tho Saud Hills, as also nt tho house of a lady seven miles distant from that village. It was attended with perceptible vibration of the walls of buildings as marked by a startling clash of crockery, and awakened considerable anxiety. What means this? Can it be that a subterranean rebellion is to break out in Georgia? If so, we desire Congress to try its hand at reconstruction forthwith. It has attempted somo things just about as difficult to manage as an earthquake, and has presumption enough left to try all similar experiments. [A ugusta Constitutionalist. -o REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USETUTT'SIM rr.ovED LIQUID HAIII DYE: Because the Barbers say it is the best. Because it imparts a natural color. Because it does not injure tho hair. Because it leaves the hair soft and glossy. 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