The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, July 13, 1876, Image 2

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M&wm jnUllwrntt* JAS. A. HOYT, ) E. B. MURRAY, j ?loP9' THURSDAY M0RN1NS, J?LY 13th, i87R. * FOR PRESIDENT t SAMUEL TILDEN, Of New York. FOR VICE PRESIDENT: mos. A. HENDRICKS, ? Of Indiana. THE ST. LOtJIS CONVENTION. The Sooth Carolina Delegation?Nomi? nation of Tilden and Hendricks?In? cidents of the Convention. The delegates from South Carolina to the National Democratic Convention rendezvoused in Atlanta, Ga., on the 23rd of June, for the purpose of taking a special train from that city to St. Louis," which had been arranged to accommo . date delegates and visitors from South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, and was under the charge of Mr. Albert W. Wrenn, special agent of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad. The special train left Atlanta at 4.10 on Friday afternoon, with four Pullman sleeping cars, occupied mainly by dele? gates from the States already designated. The delegates from Georgia were headed by Gov. James M. Smith, and embraced a number of distinguished politicians from every section of the Empire State, ! including editors and correspondents of influential newspapers. The South Car? olina delegates were not long in estab? lishing friendly and cordial relations with their neighbors from across the Savannah, and the kindly intercourse between the delegations assisted to pass away the tedious hours of travel between Atlanta and St. Louis. The party took supper at Dalton; thence to.Chattanooga by ten o'clock; thence to Nashville by daylight next morning; breakfasted at Waverley?forty miles beyond l^ashville; crossed the Mississippi River ?t Colum? bus, Ky., in the afternoon, and ained at Belmont, on the west bank of the ^Father of Waters; thence to St. Louis, ovlpr the Iron Mountain Railroad, a distance of j 195 miles from Belmont;?reaching our destination at 12.30 o'clock on Saturday night. < Although this appears /to be a quick trip, it was protracted tHree hours and a half beyond the schedule time arranged for the special train/, which was attributable to loss of timel perhaps, in obtaining refreshments for tihe delegates at the several stations, as/a number of J them always stipulated th?t ample time was to be allowed for m/eale. Our delegation jprocured quarters at*| the Saint Nichaftas Hotel, which is hea? ted on FonrfEn Street,-in a quiet neighboj et easily accessible to the great centres of interest. The house is well kept and conveniently arranged, and the proprietor evinced every desire to make his guests feel at home. The South Car? olinians were the only delegation in full force at this hotel, but it was thronged with individual delegates and visitors, many of whom were obliged to accept the humblest cot whereon to repose' their weary limbs, and were glad to get shelter of any sort It is stated that the largest and finest hotels were compelled to fill their halls and passages with cots for the accommodation of visitors; in fact, we saw the evidences of this crowded state of affairs in almost every hotel, and hundreds were unable to secure accom? modations at public houses, but were lucky enough to procure lodgings at private residences. The delegation organized on Monday morning by the selection of Gen. John Bratton, of Fairfield, as chairman, and Maj. William Elliott, of Beaufort, as Secretary. When the entire number reach St Louis, the delegation was com? posed 03 follows: State at Large?Gen. John Bratton, Col. D. Wyatt Aiken, Gen. John D. Kennedy and James A. Hoy t?the latter supplying the place of Hon. W. D. Por? ter. First District?John S. Richardson and John D. McLucas. Second District?M. P. O'Connor, and John F. Ficken. Third District?Samuel McGowan and W. B. Stanley. Fourth District?B. F. Perry and John H. Evins. Fifth District?William Elliott and John C. Sheppard. Col. Wm. Wallace, alternate for the State-at-Iarge, and Dr. Sampson Pope, alternate for the Third Congressional District, were also present with the dele? gation. It was generally understood that the preference, of the majority was for Tilden as the most available candidate, and in? formal consultations showed that the del? egates proposed to vote as a unit, believ? ing that the interests involved were likely to be promoted by such action. But the preferences of individuals were not al? lowed to outweigh more important results, and each one felt that it was requisite to obtain the clearest and most positive evi? dence in regard to all the candidates be? fore' deciding this vexed question.? Hence, the delegates were assiduous in procuring information and comparing notes of the situation before deciding finally upon their action in this respect. Being without the slightest instructions from the State Convention, and feeling the responsibility resting upon them, the delegation was prepared to give just weight and importance to the conflicting views which prevailed on our arrival, and the opportunities were not wanting to glean the arguments presented by the friends and opponents of the several can? didates, for a number of gentlemen rep? resenting the interests of Tilden and Hendricks were kind enough to favor us with their views at different times. It was finally determined to vote as a unit, and the chairman was instructed to cast the ballot for Samuel J. Tilden so long as he was in the field. This was the de? liberate, mature and unanimous opinion of the delegates, after carefully weighing all the arguments brought to bear in favor of the other candidates, and unin? fluenced by any other considerations than the welfare of the entire country and the success of the Democracy in the coming election. ? On Tuesday morning, the delegation was requested by the National Executive Committee to name members of the sev? eral committees for the organization of | the Convention, and the following were chosen: John C. Sheppard, of Edgefield, for the committee on credentials; John H> Evins, of Spartanburg, for the torn raittee on permanent Organisation, and Sam'l. McGowan, of Abbeville, for the committee on platform and resolutions. Every State was entitled to one member on each committee. Hon. B. F. Perry, of Greenville, was designated as Vice President, and James A; Foyt, of An? derson, was named as Secretary, in the organization of the Convention?these officers being selected, like the commit? tees, from each State. The magnificent hall in which the Convention was held belonged to the Merchants' Exchange?a wealthy and influential corporation, embracing the produce merchants and dealers of St. Louis. The building was recently erec? ted for the accommodation of the grow? ing interests of the mercantile commu? nity, and is a most substantial and pala? tial ornament to that portion of the city. The architect, Maj. Francis D. Lee, is a native of South Carolina, who removed to St. Louis ten years ago, and has achieved great success in his profession. He was a member of the resident com? mittee, in charge of the decoration and arrangement of the hall, and it was un? der his immediate supervision that the admirable plans of the resident commit? tee were perfected. We will not attempt a full description of the hall and its ex? tensive ornamentation, which reflected most favorably upon the liberality and good taste of the citizens of St. Louis, whose profuse hospitality was manifested in the extensive and elaborate arrange? ments made for the comfort, convenience and entertainment of delegates and visi? tors. The hall is about two hundred feet in length and about eighty feet in width, and its capacity was estimated to hold six thousand persons, on the floor and in the galleries. The -rostrum was directly facing the main entrance, and was beau? tifully decorated with costly flowers in large marble vases. Along the front edge of the platforms, On either side of the rostrum, were flower pots filled with rare exotics and beautiful plants?an evidence of the cultivated taste and elegance pervading the community.? Oye^Jhe^cjgj^^ , against the gallery was a large medallion representing the coat of arms of the United States, and around the entire hall, resting against the gallery, were a number of smaller medallions represent? ing the coat of arms of each State and Territory. These medallions were en? twined witu long grasses to form an ap? propriate frame, and were connected with each other by festoons of ever? greens. The arrangement of the hall for the sealing of delegates was in a semi-circu? lar form, enclosing the rostrum as the focal point. The seats were arranged for the exact number of delegates, and each State was. assigned its position, which was designated by a small banner, on which was inscribed the name of the State, surrounding the typical eagle on a shield. Narrow aisles at convenient dis? tances permitted the delegates to reach their places. The seats were common wood-bottom chairs, fastened together underneath with a strip of plank. A single row of chairs for ladies was in the rear of the delegates, against the railing which separated the spectators from the Convention. Outside of the railing was the accommodations for visitors, and every inch of available space was brought into requisition, as the demand was much greater than the "supply even in this large structure. The seats were so arranged that those in the rear were nearly as desirable as the front rows, as they gradually ascended from the floor. The entire arrangement was temporary in its character, and yet the improve? ments were entirely substantial. The police management was excellent in every respect; indeed, we were im? pressed with the polite and intelligent conduct of the police force throughout the city. Officers were stationed on the grand stair-case to prevent persons ascending to the main entrance who were not supplied with tickets of admission, and thereby prevent a blockade of the passage-ways. Others were stationed at convenient distances to preserve order, and several policemen assisted the door keepers in recognizing those entitled to admission. Each delegate was supplied with a badge and ticket of admission, besides three tickets for his friends, and we were told that such was the anxiety to witness the proceedings, persons were offering large sums of money for admis? sion cards; in some instances $25 was offered without success. The temporary organization of the Convention was decidedly pleasing to every one. The selection of Mr. Henry Watterson, the gifted and accomplished editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal, as temporary chairman was recognized as a just and worthy tribute to an honored profession, which makes and unmakes politicians every day, and is seldom ex? alted through its members to prominent places in party management. Besides, it was a merited acknowledgment of the valuable services rendered by Mr. Wat? terson, whose activity and energy ranked him among the foremost of Gov. Tilden's friends. His brief career as a presiding officer was marked by efficiency and directness in the discharge of its duties, while his opening address was pointed, earnest and eloquent. Many of the dele? gates expressed a regret that the mantle of authority was not continued with Mr. Watterson, whose style of presiding was in agreement with their ideas of good sense and sound judgment. The Convention held two sessions on the jrst day, resulting in a permanent organization by the selection of Gen. John A. McClernand, of Illinois, as President, with a Vice President and Secretary from each State represented. The committee on credentials reported that there were no contested seats, and that all the States were fully represented. Gen. McClernand made an earnest and patriotic speech on assuming the chair, which was vociferously cheered. His administration as presiding officer was not an overwhelming success, however, as it was with great difficulty many of the delegates caught his words from time to time. The committee on platform and reso? lutions went to work with energy and assiduity, remaining in session the greater Eart of Tuesday night, and resuming their ibors early on Wednesday morning. Quit .' H number of papers were presented for their consideration, and the commit? tee finally adopted the platform offered by Lieut. Got. Dorsheimer, of New York. It was regarded as a model production, finished in all its parts, and harmonious in its construction, embodying the ideas of a party demanding reform as the lead? ing object and correction of abuses as the prime necessity for an over-burdened people. This document was presented at the afternoon session on Wednesday, and was read by Gov. Dorsheimer (at the re? quest of the chairman of the committee,) in clear, distinct tones, and in the most emphatic manner. Each sentence was made to express its full meaning, and the reading was frequently interrupted with ' rapturous applause, especially when the j enormities of the past ten years were de? picted and denounced. Gov. Dorsheimer is a fine-looking specimen o* humanity, and made a most decided impression in this performance. The debate which ensued upon the presentation of a minority report by Gen. j Thomas Ewing, of Ohio, was piquant and interesting, but it was evident that the platform read by Gov. Dorsheimer had been acceptable to the large majority, and the gallant fight made by Gen. Ewing over the currency plank was in behalf of a lost cause. This was the only possible chance for any serious dissension upon the nature of the platform, and the advocates of soft money felt that their efforts would prove hopeless, as the sen? timent of the Convention was unmistaka? ble in its character. Perhaps two hours were consumed in the debate, and the final vote effectually settled the currency question in the Democratic party, over? throwing the Ohio inflationists with re? markable ease and facility. When the platform was adopted, imme? diate demand was made for a ballot, which was seconded from all parts of the hall. The roll of States was called, and nominations were declared in order. Little Delaware led off by nominating that incorruptible patriot and honored states? man, Thomas F. Bayard; Indiana pre? sented the upright and worthy occupant of her executive chair, Gox*.Tb<?Eas A. Hendricks, whose name 'is~ a synonym of public and private* virtues; New Jersey iOdaBaipd^^Gov. Joel Parker; New York followed by presenting the great reform? er, Gov. Samuel J. Tilden, whose record in every respect met the requirements of the hour; Ohio brought forth Ex-Gov. William Allen as the favorite of its dele? gation ; and Pennsylvania gave her pre? ference to the great soldier and pure gen? tleman, Gen. Winfield S. Hancock. The name of each candidate was received with immense applause, but the popular ac? claim indicated that Tilden and Hen? dricks were the favorites of the majority. It was evident that among the spectators (who were chiefly from Illinois, Indiana and Missouri) Gov. Hendricks had the strongest following, while it was equally apparent that among the delegates Gov. Tilden stood foremost from the outset. The balloting proceeded in regular order, and the interest manifested was intense among delegates and spectators. The count was kept by hundreds of persons, and the result was known throughout the vast audience long before the clerk an? nounced officially that no choice had been made. Gov. Tilden's strong majority indicated his selection by the requisite two-thirds vote on the second ballot, and at once there was a rapid consultation among the delegations voting for other candidates. The second ballot was or? dered, and aside from interruptions of applause when changes were made in favor of Tilden, the voting proceeded rapidly to the end of the list, when addi? tional changes made the nomination of Gov. Tilden a certainty, which caused a scene of rejoicing and an indescribable uproar for the space of ten minutes. The whole audience rose from their seats, and gave three cheers for Tilden, the next President, and as the wave of applause died away, there was a fresh outbreak from enthusiastic and delighted specta? tors, and the scene was renewed with in? creased demonstrations of zeal and fervor in behalf of the successful candidate. When the result was finally announced by the Secretary, it was the signal for a fresh tumult in every quarter, and "Til den ! Tilden I" was the name on every lip! The magnificent band attempted to restore order by inspiring music, but it was a failure, and its delightful notes were drowned in the general applause which the effort re-awakened. It is im posible to convey an adequate idea of the popular demonstration over the result, and we will not attempt a further description of such an exciting episode. At 8.25 p. m. the Convention adjourned amid the wild? est enthusiasm, after being in session for more than six hours. When the Convention re-assembled on Thursday morning, there was a single purpose developed in every conversation between the delegates, and a determina? tion asserted to make the work of the Democracy invincible by uniting the strength of Hendricks with the solidity of Tilden. This feeling was manifest throughout the various delegations, and many were impatient to complete the ticket without further delay, notwith? standing the shower of congratulatory telegrams which had poured in upon the President of the Convention, which he directed to be read for the information of the delegates. The anxiety to nominate Hendrick; for Vice President was soon gratified, and when the Secretary began to call the roll, the simple answer "Hen? dricks" came from each delegation, and was re-echoed every time by thousands of tongues. The column was unbroken until Ohio was reached, and the chair? man of that delegation broke the steady phalanx by announcing thirty-six for Hendricks and eight blanks. For a mo? ment there was a suppressed murmuring throughout the hall, and when the an? nouncement was repeated by the Secre? tary, innumerable hisses greeted those having the temerity to place their judg? ment against the wishes of the Conven? tion. Indiana was allowed to defer its vote until the last moment, when its rep? resentative expressed the wishes of the delegation by declaring that they were not authorized to use the name of Gov. Hendricks in connection with the Vice Presidency, and neither were they em? powered to withdraw his name for that position; that the Convention must take the responsibility, in which the delegates from Indiana were willing to share, and cast the ballot of their State in unison with the balance. Pennsylvania an? nounced that the Convention was ready to take the responsibility, and urged an unanimous vote for Hendricks. With the exception of the eight dissenters from Ohio, the ballot was solid for Gov. Hen? dricks as the nominee for Vice President, and theh ensiied a similar scene to that eriacted the eveni?g before, intensified by the completion of the good work under such favorable auspices. The talismanic names of "Tilden and Hen? dricks" were now united, and the hearti? est congratulations were exchanged amid the most unbounded applause ever wit? nessed in an assemblage of this character. We cannot undertake to relate the pro? ceedings at greater length in this issue, ? nor can we describe the enthusiasm man? ifested in St; Louis over the result. All differences among Democrats were thrust aside, and there was complete harmony and unity in support of the successful candidates. The South Carolina delega? tion were congratulated and compliment? ed in every direction for the prudence, discretion and wisdom manifested in their conduct. In closing the proceedings, each State was requested to name a mem? ber of the National Executive Committee to serve the ensuing four years, and Col. James H. Rion, of Winnsboro, was nom? inated on the part of South Carolina. His energy and efficiency are widely known, and ther? are few men in the State possessing greater executive ability. Hon. M. P. O'Connor, of Charleston, was designated as a member of the committee to inform Tilden and Hendricks Of their nominations. Our delegation was complimented with an elegant dinner at the Lindell House, given by Judge Green, of New York, land Gen. McCook, of Ohio. A number of gentlemen from various States were invited to meet the delegation, including Hon. Abram S. Hewitt, a member of Congress from New York, and the newly elected Chairman of the National Execu? tive Committee; Gen. George P. Smith, of Wisconsin, one of the ablest and most earnest Democrats pf the Convention; Hon. ?haTles S. Fairchild, Attorney ??General of New York, and a young man of brilliant talent. Under the genial hospitality of our pleasant hosts, the South Carolinians spent the fleeting hours with genuine enjoyment and un? alloyed satisfaction, and it was ah occa? sion which will long be remembered and cherished by all participants. In tbe evening, an invitation was accepted to meet a number of ladies and gentlemen at the hospitable residence of Maj. Francis D. Lee, where a genuine and hearty welcome awaited us. The refine? ment and courtesy of our excellent host and his charming lady shed fragrance upon the parting hour, and we left St. Louis the next morning with kindly reminiscences of their fascinating home. Our party dispersed on Friday morn? ing, with glowing recollections of the eventful sojourn in St. Louis. Some went to the great Centennial, and six or eight started homewards on the nearest and quickest route, as we believed, only to meet with disappointment. Between thirty-five and forty miles south of St. Louis, we encountered the effect of an un? precedented freshet, which debarred further travel in this direction. A small town named Victoria was the first halt? ing place, and the stream which swept by the town was dangerously swollen, so that the train would not attempt its pass? age. Several hundred yards of railroad were torn up by the great flood of waters, which went surging along with angry de? fiance, and it was only a few hours until the news came that a similar disaster had cut off communication with St. Louis. We passed the weary hours in conversa? tion and reading, until late in the after noon, when an impromptu ratification meeting of the citizens was assembled, and South Carolina called upon to re? spond. Messrs. John C. Sheppard and John S. Richardson made eloquent and forcible speeches, mainly upon the con? dition of affairs in our State, and their remarks were warmly and enthusiastical? ly received by the Missourians, who evinced the greatest interest and sympa? thy for our unhappy condition. The next morning we hired a wagon to carry our party to De Soto, a more thriv? ing and extensive town, situated three or four<niles from Victoria, and which had been submerged in water the day before. Here we remained until eleven o'clock on Saturday night, when a welcome train bore us away from the miseries and dis? comforts engendered by the freshet, and with lighter hearts than we had experi? enced for thirty-six hours. Along the route homewards we met the greatest enthusiasm over tbe result of the St. Louis Convention, and received many warm and encouraging words of congratulation. The nomination of Til den and Hendricks awakened general commendation among all classes, and we are confident that the ticket will sweep the country in November, and wrest the government from the*control of a party whose greatest distinction is the ineffable disgrace and degradation branded upon its history through corruption profligacy and peculation. Dispatches from Iowa give fearful accounts of destruction of life aud proper? ty in that State on the 6th inst. A tor? nado passed over Burlington, demolish? ing twenty houses, killing three persons and wounding others. The village of Rockdale was washed out. A dam on the stream above the town broke and every house was either carried off or moved from its foundation except the mill. The flood came in the dead hours of the night, and drowned forty-two per? sons. At Dubuquc the rain fell in tor? rents, accompanied by terrific thunder and lightning. Bridges and one house were washed away, and live stock and some persons drowned. The next morn? ing found the town abounding in the ex? hibition of death and destruction. From twenty-five to forty persons were drowned in Warren county and six or eight in Watson, besides some one hundred and fifty houses were destroyed in these two counties. The killed were principally the wives and children of farmers. The devastation of crops, fences and animals In Central Iowa was immense. Barnwell County rejoices over a jail delivery, which liberated four prisoners. Two were condemned to be hanged on to-morrow, and it is thought were lib? erated by filing their manacles and either unlocking or having the doors unlocked, as there were no signs of a breaking. The crowd which expected the pleasure of witnessing the execution will have to wait for another day to see the show. THE CHARLESTON JUBGESHIP, The people of the entire State arc now beginning to watch with deep solicitude the progress and probabilities of Whip per's contest for the seat of Judge Reed upon the First Circuit, This would-be colored Judge, in a speech at Orange burg on the fourth of July, again re? peated his declaration that he would have the position or die in his attempt to take it. From his known seditious and violent disposition, it may be seri? ously apprehended that, feeling he can rely for assistance upon the large colored majorities in the Circuit to sustain him, he will give trouble in his efforts to don the judicial ermine. This difficulty which has been impending since the election of Judges last winter, must come to a crisis in August, as Whipper claims that his terra begins at that time. Judge Reed, at the solicitation of the respectability of the Charleston and Or? angeburg bars and many of the promi? nent citizens of each of these places, has determined to maintain his position and enforce what he, in common with many eminent attorneys of the State, consider to be the law of the case. In reaching this determination, we think Judge Reed has acted wisely, and will be sustained by the honest and intelligent people of ?the State, irrespective of party or color. He can rely upon such assistance as may be necessary to enforce his view of the matter, and by his firm and decided course will no doubt earn the gratitude of the people of the First Circuit and the commendation of the whole people of South Carolina who are lovers of law and order. Some persons dread a con? flict in settling the question as to this judgeship, but we apprehend nothing of the kind, unless Governor Chamberlain proves false to the position he has as? sumed in regard to it, and is indifferent to his duty to the people of the State over which he is Governor. By refusing to commission Whipper, he has declared that Judge Reed is the proper incum? bent, and as the Governor of the State it is his duty to sustain him in this posi? tion, if it requires the entire militia of the State to accomplish it, and if the militia is not sufficient for the purpose, then, as Governor, he should call for United States troops to assist him. If there is any trouble, Gov. Chamberlain will be responsible for it. He has not commissioned Whipper because his elec? tion was unconstitutional, and he cannot, after taking this position, allow such an infringement of the constitution as per? mitting Whipper to take his seat or pro-s duce a riot in the attempt. The Gover-" nor should have an ample force of relia? ble men for the enforcement of the law at the coming term of the Courts in both Charleston and Orangeburg. We sup? pose this will be done, and the matter will pass off quietly. If, however, it is not done, the people of these Counties will doubtless ottey the orders of Judge Reed, and sustain him independent of the State militia. Such a necessity ought to be averted by the Governor, for if it is not the citizens will be forced in self-defense to prevent by whatever means may be necessary the elevation of so corrupt and ignorant a man as Whip? per to the bench. * A TERRIBLE INDIAN MASSACRE. The United States Army, which was stationed in Montana to repress the vio? lence of the Sioux Indians towards white emigrants to the famous Black Hills, has recently met the most disastrous and complete defeat ever suffered by the United States Army from the Indians. Nothing since the defeat of Braddock in colonial times has equalled it. The par-, ticulara may be briefly summed up as follows: Gen. Custer with five companies found an Indian camp of twenty-five lodges, on the Little Horse River, and on the 25th of June attacked it with companies C, L, I, F, and E, of the seventh cavalry, at the' thickest part of the camp on the left, and sent Maj. Reno with seven companies to attack the right of the encampment. The soldiers had traveled seventy-eight I miles in the twenty-four preceding I hours, and rested only a few hours before beginning the fight. Gen. Custer had about two hundred and fifty men in his detach? ment, and had not more than begun the fight when he was completely surrounded by the Indiaas, who poured a murderous fire into the troops, carrying destruction and annihilation to Custer's whole force, which, with ?the exception of a single scout of the Crow Indians, was killed upon the field of battle. The seventh regiment fought like tigers, and were overcome by mere brute force. The In? dians' loss cannot be estimated. The In? dians got all the arms of the dead sol? diers. Seventeen commissioned officers were killed. The whole Custer family died at the head of their columns, and all fell near to each other. Two hun? dred and seven men were killed almost in a mass. The officers slain were Gen. Custer, his two brothers, Col. Tom and Boston Custer, his brother-in-law, Col. Calhouu, and his nephew, Col. Yates, Col. Keogh, Capt. Smith, Lieutenant Crittenden, Lieutenant Sturgis, Col. Cooke, Lieutenant Porter, Lieutenant Harrington, Dr. Lord, Mack Kellog, the Bismarck Tribune correspondent. The Indians numbered from 2,500 to 4,000. When they left the field it looked like a slaughter pen. The dead were much mutilated. Little else is known of the operations of this detachment except their course as traced by the dead. Upon the right, the fight though des? perate was not so disastrous. Reno felt them with three companies, and was im? mediately surrounded. After one hour's hard fighting, losing Lieutenants Mcln tosh and Hodgson, and twelve men, and having several Indian scouts killed and many wounded, he cut his way out and gained the bluff, 100 feet high, where he entrenched his command, and was soon after joined by Colonel Benton, with four companies. Here the Indians made re? peated assaults, but were repulsed with great slaughter. The Indians finally gained higher ground than Reno held, and were armed with longer range guns than the cavalry. They kept up from that point a galling fire until night. The Indians renewed the attack at day? light. Reno had lost forty-odd killed before reaching the bluffs, many in hand to-hand conflicts, the Indians outnumber? ing them ten to one. The men were without water for thirty-six hours. They determined to reach water at all hazards, and Col. Benton made a sally and routed the main body, guarding the approach to water. Water was gained with one killed and seven wounded. The fighting then ceased for the night, during which time Reno proposed to resist further attacks. There had now been forty-eight hours fighting, with no word from Custer. Twenty hours more of suspense, and fighting ended, when the Indians aban? doned their village in great haste. Gen? eral Terry with Gibbon? commanding his own infantry, had arrived, and as the comrades met men wept on each other's necks. Inquiries were then made for Custer, but none could tell where he was. Soon after an officer came rushing into camp and related that he had found Custer dead and stripped naked, but not mutilated, and near him were the other officers and men as above described. Tht. number of killed is estimated at 300 and wounded at 31. GREAT RIOT IN HAMBURG; A Colored Military Company Resists tbe Civil Authorities, and ?loody tr?ffe Ensues. A frightful conflict between the whites and blacks took place in Hamburg, S. C, on last Saturday night, resulting in the killing 01 three negroes and one white man during the engagement, and of seven colored men after the fight was over. The origin of the affray was the inso? lent behavior of a colored militia com Eany in Hamburg on the fourth of July, in that day Messrs. Thomas Butler and Henry Gettsen were riding through the town on their way home and were de? tained by the militia company, which obstructed the highway. Some of the soldiers threatened to keep them there all night. Three days later they, the young men, applied to Prince Rivers to have the matter explained, and to determine whether the militia had the right to block up the public road. Rivers is or was a General offlcer of militia, and is likewise a Trial Justice. The examination was had, and the captain of the military, Doc. Adams, was so insolent as to induce Rivers to commit him for contempt of court, and continue the case until Messrs. Butler and Gettsen were represented by Gen. M. C. Butler, of Edgefield, who was employed by Mr. Robert Butler, the fa? ther of Thos. Butler, to prosecute Ad? ams. Gen. Butler reached Hamburg on Saturday afternoon, and proceeded to the office of Trial Justice Rivers, where the trial of Adanii ?vas to take place. The negroes swore in advance that they would sub lit to no punishment inflicted by the magistrate, and were loud and threatening in the expression of their views. Gen. Butler asked Rivers wheth? er he intended to try Adams in his mili? tary capacity as major-general, or in his civil capacity as trial justice. Rivers re? plied that he could not tell until he had examined into the case. At 4 o'clock, the hour designated for the trial, Doc. Adams failed to put in an appearance. After waiting some time, Gen. Butler told Rivers that he must proceed. The constable then went to the door and called* Adams, who, however, failed to answer. It was then ascertained that Adams, with his company, was up the street in ade fiant attitude. Gen. Butler thereupon informed Rivers that this sort of thing had gone on long enough, and it was about time that it was put a stop to. The negroes must give up their arms at once, and he would give the names of twenty of the best citizens in Edgefield as securi? ty that they would be turned over to Gov? ernor Chamberlain. Rivers then asked if Gen. Butler, in case the arras were given up, would he see that the town was pro? tected during the night. General Butler answered iu the affirmative. Rivers as? sured him that he could go immediately to Adams and persuade him to give up the arms. He accordingly went to that worthy and talked with him for some time. Upon his return, he told Gen. Butler that the mayor, Gardner, and the officers of the company would confer with him at the Council Chamber. General Butler accordingly went thither and had a conference with the negro leaders. He told them that the arms must be given up, there was no necessity for them in that place, and they had no business with them. As for the Adams case, Mr. But? ler would be satisfied if Adams would make an apology. This conference accomplished nothing. The negroes still hesitated about giving up the arms. In the meantime, however, a number of white citizens had assembled in the town and matters began to look squally. Gen. Butler rode over to Ad fusta and told several young men that e might n ed their services in Hamburg during the afternoon. He then returned to the town. Just after crossing the bridge he was met by Prince Rivers, who said ne would make one more effort to in? duce the negroes to give up leir guns, and it they would not yield they must take the consequences. Accordingly be conferred with the officers of the compa? ny, and shortly returned to Gen. Butler with the announcement that the negroes said they would not give up their guns; they intended to fight. In the meantime the news of the trouble had spread in Augusta and caused much excitement. A large number of young men hastily procured arms and ammunition and has? tened to the scene. Many others waited at the foot of the bridge anxiously await? ing the result. By 7 o'clock there was a large crowd at that point. Upon learning the result of River's ef? forts, Gen. Butler determined to acconi Slish by force that which could not be one by peaceable demands. The ne? groes had entrenched themselves in a large brick structure, known as Sibley's building, on a corner, and defied the whites. The latter surrounded the house, and at half-past 7 o'clock opened fire upon it. This was returned by the ne? groes, and a constant fusilade was kept up foi ver two hours. About 8 o'clock a young man named T. Mackey Merriwether, who was stand? ing near the front of the Charlotte, Col? umbia and Augusta Railroad Bridge, was struck in the head by a minnie ball fired from one of the windows of the Siblev building, and almost instantly killed. His body was placed on a litter and carried to Augusta by a number of young men, who were accompanied by the father of the unfortunate young man, Mr.' Joseph Merriwether, who lives in Edge field County, about fifteen miles from Hamburg. The deceased was in the twenty-third year of his age. Another account says: "Two young men were firing from behind an abutment of the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail? road bridge when two negroes slipped through the tall weeds on the edge of the river, and, coming up unperceived in the rear of them, shot and killed a Mr. Merriwether, of Edgefield, the ball strik? ing him behind the ear, killing him iu | stantly. The young man who was with Merriwether turned and fired at the I negroes, killing one dead. The other threw down his gun and made an effort to escape, but was pursued and captured by the youag man and brought in as a prisoner." Soon after the death of Merriwether several men were sent over to Augusta for a piece of artillery. This was pro? cured and carried to Hamburg as soon as possible. The piece was stationed on the river bank, a short distance from the house where the negroes had taken up their position, and a fire opened with canister. Four rounds were fired. Little damage was done the building, but the fire had the effect of completely silencing the negroes. During the evening eight negroes were captured, two of them mem? bers of the company. About half-past 8 or 9 o'clock a party of five escaped from the building and ran across an open field. They were fired upon by the white men and two of them returnea the fire, but without effect. About 10 o'clock a negro jumped over the fence in rear of the house and at? tempted to escape, but he was instantly fired upon and fell dead, riddled by bul? lets. It was then ascertained that he was Jim Cook, the marshal of the town, who had been one of the chief promoters of the difficulty. His head was almost shot to pieces. Soon after this another negro, named John Thomas, first lieuten? ant of the company, was caught while at? tempting to escape. After he was arrest? ed he was shot in the back by some un? known party and seriously, perhaps mortally wounded. This action was condemned in the severest terms by every one and especially by Gen. Butler. About 12 o'clock general search was made throughout the town and resulted in the finding of fifteen more negroes, making twenty-nine in all. A negro who attempted to escape was shot in several places and badly wounded. The negro lieutenant, John Thomas, who, as stated above, was shot in the back, was ex pected to die from the wound. A young man named Morgan was accidentally shot in the leg by one of his comrades while pursuing a fleeing negro. He was firing at the negro,- together with others, at the time. His wound, while painful, is not considered dangerous. The negroes who were last captured were dis? covered hid away in cellars and under floors. It is reported that early on Sunday morning seven of the prisoners were taken out and killed. The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel says: "About two o'clock, or a little before, the roll was called of the prisoners and those who were considered ring leaden of the dis? turbing element in this county, were car? ried to a corn-field near the river and turned loose. As they ran they were fired upon and killed. One of the men shot was named Attaway, a county commissioner and a member of the Leg? islature. The prisoners died almost with? out a groan. The remainder were then turned loose. Before the shooting took place, a detail of twenty-five men was made, and ordered to take the prisoners to Aiken to jail. On the way it was de? termined to kill the ringleaders, and the shooting was done as' described. Some gentlemen from Augusta interfered and saved the lives of three by persuading the guards to let them bring the ne negrocs to this city. They were taken to the city hall and discharged. The man who was shot after being captured, John Thomas, was also brought to the city hall. He cannot possibly recover. The list now foots up ten negroes killed; one white man killed, another severely woun ded. The wounded man is in the hos? pital. As the remainder of the prison? ers were turned loose they were fired into but it is not known whether any of them were killed or not." The force of white men in Hamburg, during the evening,: numbered several hundred, a portion of whom were from South Carolina and a portion from Au? gusta. They were armed with revolvers, shot guns and rifles, and were under the - leadership of Gen. Butler. At 8 o'clock a force of Augusta city police, armed with police guns, was marched to the South Carolina end of J the city bridge, and drawn up in a line I across the structure in order to protect the latter, as it was understood that threats in regard to it had been made by the negroes. There was no demonstra? tion in that direction, however. During the evening, while the firing was going on in Hamburg, intense excitement pre? vailed in Augusta, and everybody was anxious to learn the latest news from the front. It was a matter of no little danger to attempt to get near the scene while the battle was progressing, as the balls were flying in every direction. Several of the balls fell in Washington street. When the negrc's first fired from the windows of the Sib -y building, they set up a loud yell. The fire and the yell were both answered at once by the whites. A number of the latter were stationed on the river bank' and kept up a rapid fire at the building. Just after the firing began kerosene oil was poured on a small wooden structure next to the Sibley building and the torch applied to it. In? formation of the fact was conveyed to Gen. Butler, who immediately rode to the spot and ordered the fire extin? guished, peremptorily forbidding any such attempt in the future. It is said that the ammunition in the possession of the negroes was furnished to them by a white man named Schiller, who came over to Augusta and purchased it yesterday morning. It was rumored through the evening that the negroes had telegraphed to Charleston for Feder? al troops, but the rumor could not be traced to any authentic source. None of the arms held by the negroes were cap? tured, but a quantity of ammunition was found in one of the houses. Prince Rivers fled from Hamburg and took refuge in A ugusta. A reporter conversed with one of the negro prisoners named Gilbert Muller, who works in Augusta. He said that he knew nothing about the origin of the dif? ficulty. All he knew was that1 when he got home from his work that afternoon, his captain ordered him to get his gun and fall in" with the company. He obeyed orders and was with the company in the house while the firing was taking place. He declared, however, he did not fire a single shot. Each member of the company had two rounds of ammunition. They had all gone into the cellar of the building when the cannon commenced firing, and he supposed they were there now. For his part he considered it best to give himself up, and he therefore did so. Blaine's physical disabilities are in? creasing, and his physicians have forbid? den any exercise on his part?even the writing of a letter. This prostration of the noted Maine politician is due to his mental exertion in Congress during the past session, and has probably been aug? mented by his defeat in the Republican Nominating Convention. The effect of his fight against the South in Congress is not to go without a reward, however, for the Governor of Maine has tendered him the appointment of United States Sena? tor, to fill the vacancy occasioned by Senator MorrilPs acceptance of the Sec retaryship of the Treasury. I WOOL CARDING. rphe Andersonvillc Wool Cards JL ore in good condition, and ready for work Wool left with Messrs. N. Z. Sulli? van <fc Co., Anderson Court House, will be carded and returned free of any extra charge. F. E. HARRISON. July 13,1876_52_2_ COTTON GINS. T70R information or Circular in regard to UP the "EMERY," 0r the "COT? TON BLOOM" GIN, address B. EARLE SEABORN, Pendleton, S. C. July 13, 1876_52_4_ STOLEN! "C^ROM the subscriber Tuesday night, Ju JO ly 4th, a BLACK MARE, four years old, with a white spot in her forehead, witfi a few gray hairs on her left thigh. Any information thankfully received, and will pay for any trouble or expense incurred. E. P. BURD1TT, Bachelor's Retreat, Oconee County. July 13, 1876__52_2? Attention, Republicans. A LL Republicans who reside within the J\. corporate limits of the Town of An? derson arc earnestly requested to meet at the Greeley Institute on Monday evening, July 17th, 1876, at 8 o'clock. Let every Re? publican be present. Matters of impor? tance will be considered?one of which will be what action, if any, the Republicans will take in the coming Town election. JOHN R. COCHRAN, County Chairman. July 13, 1876_52_1 OUT OF THE ASHES. NEW CARRIAGE WORKS. rpHE undersigned bfg to announce to the X public generally that they have again opened their CARRIAGE and REPAIR BUSINESS, In the new and commodious buildings erec? ted by Capt. Daniels for them opposite the Jail, in rear of the Benson House, where they arc prepared to attend to all work in their line, such as manufacturing and re? pairing Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Har? ness, &c. Special attention to Repairing Jobs and Cutting Tires. All work entrust ed to us will be attended to with neatness aud dispatch. PLEASE NOTICE, That the books of the old firm of J. L. Fant & Co. are in the hands of Mr. N. Scott for collection, and parties indebted will please settle at once, either by cash or note, as we are compelled to settle up the old business. J. L. FANT, N. SCOTT. I June 8, 1876 47 GREAT BARGAINS. IN order to make a change in oar busi? ness-, wo will sell DRY GOODS, HATS, SHOES, CLOTHING and FANCY GOODS, FOR CASH, at lower prices than ever offer? ed in this market for the next forty-five days. Come soon, if you want bargains. Dress Goods red need from 25c. to 12}c. Dress Goods reduced from 50c. to 25c. TOWEBS <fe BROYLES, No. 4 Granite Row, Anderson, S. C. July 13,1877_52_ SALE OF Bonds, Ghoses in Action, &c. BY order of the Probate Court, I will sell at Anderson Court House, on FRIDAY, 21st JULY instant One Second Mortgage Bond, Greenville and Columbia Railroad?$500. Three Second Mortgage Bonds, Greenville and Columbia Railroad?each, $100. Two Bonds, Greenville and Columbia Railroad, guaranteed by South Carolin? Railroad?each, $100. ALSO, Some Notes and Accounts. Terms Cash. JACOB BURRIBS, Adm'r. Est. Milford Burriss, dee'd. July 13,1876 _52_13 I FOR YOUNG LADIES, Greenville Street, ? - Anderson, S. C Mas. J. V. MOORE, 1 p,^^ Miss S. Y. ROBINSON,) nuicIPals THE next session commences on the 7th day of August, 1876. TERMS?PER SESSION Of FIVE MONTHS. For all higher brandies, including French, Latin, Greek and Mathe? matics.$15 00 Intermediate Classes... 12 00 Primary.- 8 00 Music. 20 00 Drawing and Painting. 20 00 Boarding per month,exclusive of lights 1 and washing. 12 60 Pupils boarding with the Principals unit receive tuition free for one session. For Ar? ther information, address Man. J. V. MOORE, Anderson, S. C. July 13,1876 _52 4 SHERIFF'S SALES. BY J. H. McCONNELL, Auctioneer. BY virtue of Executions to me direc? ted; I will expose to sale on the First Monday in August next, at Anderson Court House, the following property, to wit: ONE TRACT OF LAND, Containing 109 acres, more or less, situate in Anderson County, bounded by lands of Tolaver Bolt, Rob't. Martin, Mrs. Jane Gar? rison and others. Levied on as the property of James McCleskey, at the suit of M. J. Orr, Adin'x., and J. L. Orr, Adm'r. All of the Defendant's interest in ONE TRACT OF LAND, Containing 1100 acres, more or less, situated in Anderson County, and known as the Ev? ergreen place, bounding lands of the Estate of M. H. Smith, J. K. Earle and others. Levied on as the property of E. J. Earle, at the suit of J. W. Norris, Aeministrator, for the use of Eliza Sadler. Terms cash?purchaser to pay extra for papers. WM. McGTJKIN, Sheriff. July 12,1876_52_4 Notice to Contractors. CONTRACTS for re-building tne follow? ing Bridges will be let to th% lowest responsible bidders, at the time and places designated: Wilson's Bridge, over Saluda .River, at Major Andersons Mills, on Tuesday, the first day of August, 1876, at 11 o'clock a. m. Kankin's Bridge, across Three and Twen? ty, on Wednesday, the second day of Au? gust, at 11 o'clock a. m. Two Bridges at Pickens' plantation, on Three and Twenty, same day, second of Au? gust, at 3 o'clock p. m. Mike Dickson's Bridge, across Town Creek, on Thursday, the third day of Au? gust, at 11 o'clock a. m. Earle's Bridge, across Big Gcnerostee, at Evergreen, on Friday, fourth of August, at 11 o'clock a. m. Specifications exhibited on the days and at the places of letting said contracts. The right to reject any and all bids is re? served. O. H. P. FANT, J. JAMESON, County Commissioners.. July 13,1876_52 3 TO THE LADIES. -o Switches, Prizzetts, And Curls, Made from Real Hair. I AM now prepared, in connection with my other business, to make Switches, Friz zetts and Curls from real hair, 'that' will compare in beauty and durability with the work done in the best establishments in the North, and upon short notice. The above I make from comb-savings, as well at cut hair. Respectfully, Mas. C. C. PEGG, Ladies' Store. July 13, 1876 52 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. By W. W. Humphreys, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, Mrs. Sarah A. Kitsinger has made suit to me to grant her letters of Admin? istration on the Estate and effects of W. J. Kitsinger, deceased. These arc therefore to cite and admonish all kindred and creditors of the said W. J. Kitsinger, deceased, to be and appear before me in Court of Probate, to be held at Anderson Court House, on Friday, July 21st, 1876, after publication hereof, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 5th day of July, A. D. 1876. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Judge of Probate July 6, 1876_M_2 CLOTHING! CALL and examine our stock of Cloth? ing, and you will be satisfied that we arc giving bargains in Clothing, and will do so until the 16th June next TOWERS & BROYLES. LADIES' DRESS GOODS. JAPANESE SILK?price reduced , from 60c. to 25c., and other Dress Goods reduced from 50c. and 60c. to 25c. Grenadine from 50c. to 25c. per yard. A lot of Dress Goods reduced from 40c. to 15c. per yard. We take stock on the 16th of June, and these goods are for sale at these prices until that time, or until they arc sold. TOWERS <fc BROYLES. SHOES AND BOOTS. A LARGE lot of Men's, Women's Misses and Children's Shoes and Gaiters, for sale at low prices, until the 16th of June, by TOWERS.* BROYLES. NEW GOODS. JUST arriving a new lot .of FANCY PRINTS, from six to ten cents per yard. TOWERS & BROYLES, No. 4 Granite Row, Andereon, S. C. May 18,1876 44 TOWERS & BROYLES ARE o Hering special inducements to Cash Buyers until the 16th instant. June 8, 187? ' 47