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W. 1 !?? ??? i ?i??n imiiwwiir rp gtn?evjson ai nt ri 1 t n cn cc v. lr.. r?. ira ?? ??.?..-. rt t J THURSDAY MORNINSr DEC 21, 1876. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. Tho Contra! Executive Committee for Anderson County, nt the meeting held on Tuesday, lWth inst., passed tile follow ing resolutum : licioluai, That a County Convention of the Democratic party b?? called t<? meet at Anderson C. H. oil the finit Tuesday in Jam. .ry next, to consider the situation of public affair* in this State, and to de vise measures for the beat intervals nf the whole people of Anderson County and thc State generally. The bania of representation ii the tame as heretofore, to wit : Each Democratic Club is entitled to one delegate for twenty-five members or under, and an additional delegate for each additional twenty-five members. The delegates will bc expected to present credentials from the proper o (fi ce m of their respec tive Ciubs. It is recommended to thc several Cluos, whose meetings do not take place between now and thc time fixed for the County Convention, that they will hold ??.i extra meeting on Saturday, 30th of December, for thc purpose of electing delegate*. JAMES A. HOYT, County Chairman. HAMPTON' ? IXAUOUKATION. Tue People'? fJovernor Takes the Oa'h oi'Oflice- Au l-aiihuulaMlc UeniotiH'ra Ultu. The inauguration of General Wilde Hampton ns the Governor of S nilli Carolina took place in Columbia on Thursday, 14th inst., and thc ceremonies of the occasion were in keeping with the orderly and peaceful programme upon which the campaign has been conducted ou thc part ol'the Democrats. It was un imposing civic display, a*id all its fea tures were in striking contrast with the sham inauguration ol' the pretended Governor, Daniel H. Chamberlain, who was stealthily inducted into oilier a week before. Tho State House never looked moro gloomy than the day in which Chamberlain wept through the form of taking the oath of office, and Reeking to assume the duties nf another term as Governor, when he had been rejected by the people at the ballot-box. Thu en trance to the capitol was guarded by his minions, thc State Constabulary, and United States troops paced thc corridors as if grim war prevailed. The Repre sentative Hall was Occupied !>v 'illy or sixty negroes, together with a lew white allies, and thc doors were securely barred against intrusion. The approving smiles of nu honest people were lacking, and the participants seemed conscious that a misera!de farce was being enacted within those '.valla. Tho conspirators against thc peace and happiness ol' the Stute were determined that the chief of the robber band should not bo confronted with tho gaze of an indignant and out raged people, and thc dismal ceremonies were gono through with in thc manner described. Never has such a scene been witnessed in South Carolina, ami never has there been such an attempt to throttle the expressed will of thc people by seek ing to ?bist upon them a man whose name wiil live in history us the synonym of falsehood, treachery and cowardice Gin. Hampton's inauguration presen ted ac exactly opposite picture. Cal'ed by an honest majority of the voters to thc honorable and dignified station of Chief Magistrate of the 8tate, there was no incentive for concealment or stealth in the arrangements for his installation. In brond, open daylight, beneath a genial sky, in the presence of a lurgo concourse of ina fellow-citizens, with thc grateful homage of freemen and tho npproving smiles nf the fairest women of Carolina, Gen. Wade Hampton was invested with the rightful authority to serve the State as Governor for the next two years. The arrangements for the inauguration were perfected on Thursday morning by tho House nf Representatives. Tho re fusal nf the Secretary nf State tn deliver tho election returns tn Speaker Wallace. required by ;he 8tnto Constitution, rendered it necessary to publish the re suit from Beconuarj evidence, wiiieTi na* the certified copies of the rnat^ments made by the county canvassers, obtained by the Stale Executive Committee from the clerk's offices in tho various counties. At two o'clock Speaker Waltaco an nounced the total vote in the Slate for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor as follows: Hampton, 92.261 votes; Cham, borlain, 01,127 votes. Hampton's ma jority, 1,13-1 votes. For Lieutenant Govornor, Simpson received 91,089 votes and Gleaves 91,o59 votes, making Simp-" eon's majority 139 votes. In addition to this evidence of the result, Speaker Wal lace produced a certificate from Horny E. Hoyne, Secretary cf State, giving "a truo and correct statement" for Governor in thc exact figures nlready stated, which proves incontcstibly that Gen. Hampton carried the 8tate by the actual majority always claimed by the Democrats. After the declaration of tho result, Messrs. J. C. Sheppard, of Edgcfield, Thomas Hamilton, of Beaufort, and Jos. L. Orr, Of Anderson, were appointed a committee to notify the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor of their election, and ascertain the hour when it would be convenient tor tho inauguration tn take place. Thia committee subsequently re ported that Gen. Hampton and Coi. Simpson had signified their readiness to be inaugurated at 8 o'clock of that day. Owing to the probable causes of embar rassment to the Supremo Court, io case mattera now pending were submitted farr their decision as to the legality of the election, neither of its members were' n?kcd to administer the oath of office, anc ?ho services of Judge Mackey were procured for that purpose. He was ftsV sisted by ?, ty. Manvlrali, E*q., of Colum bia, of&ciating as Trial justice, , When tho hour Arrived for the inaugu ranon, cns mcmuen ?II ?no JU?FUTO nun tho Democratic 8enators marched down to tho largo platform erected iii front nf Carolina flail, and were joined by mei?, ben of tho State Executive Coinrnittoo and others. Around tho at?ibd tib? Iii front was aaaembl'.'d an immense, th^?nj of. citix?i?, who greeted ibo uppoajraaco of tho Governor and Uatttet?wm-GcweifB?flr. c1eC?'%1(h deafening: cheers*1 jWp&?? iya*oe waa filled with gontlcmW V?iftf parta of the State, together with the citi zens of Columbia, who hud closed their places of business to witness thc impos ing ceremonies. Carriages containing ladies were runted on iRg outskirts of the crowd, and the neighboring liou-e tops and windows revealed the presence of hundred* of others, lt waa n pretty and inviting scene, and well calculated ti* inspire the participant* with fresh courage and hope for thc future, when the women nf Carolina sanctioned and hallowed thc event with their cheering provence. A large canvass was suspended in the rear of thc platform, bearing life-size portraits of Hampton mid Simpson, gracefully decorated with tho Stars and Stripes and the Palmetto flag, and fes tooned with wreaths of evergreen. The stsgo was covered with handsome carpet ing, and in the centre was a large arm chair for Governor Hampton, while seats were provided for prominent visitors and citizens, among them Speaker Wallace, Hon. T. J. Robertson, Judges Mackey and Cooke, Hon. Mr. Errington, member nf tho fir; tish Parliament, and others. Tbc Columbia Urana Hand enlivened the occasion with martial nnd inspiring mu sic. When all things were ready, Gen. Hampton came to thc front of the plat form, and wa? again greeted with the most enthusiastic applause, and in every direction waving handkerchiefs attested th? admiration of the ladies fnr the chosen Governor of South Carolina. As the cheering subsided, Gen. Hampton pro c?ed'.-d to deliver his inaugural addres* in a clear and distinct tone of voice, amid the breathless silence nf the audi ence, which seemed to catch each word as it fell from his lips with thc mont en raptured attention. Only once or twic? was the delivery of the address interrup ted with applause, but at its conclusion the air was rent with thc most vocifcroui cheers, r.nd strong men wiped away tenn ol' joy from their own eyes, which har been permitted to witness thc most nota hie event in the history of our State The booming cannon from an adjaccni hill proclaimed the glad tidings that tin long-antic*.puted inauguration was tabill-, place, and the echuca reverberated foi miles around. Tho Hcone, already Ten dered so solemn ami impressive, wa: heightened by thc administration of tin oath of office, during which time tin assemblage stood with uncovered head" Judge Mackey, with the constitution ii his hand, advanced to thu front, vlu-i Hamjiton said, "I am now ready tn rv ecive the oath of ulDce prescribed by tb Constitution," and Justice Marshal placed in hit hand the Holy Iiible. A Judge Mackey recited the nat!*.'af ollie Gen. Hampton repeated each sentencf ami at its conclusion kissed the Hilde Thc shouts ol' thc joyous populace ngai j burst forth, and thu artillery tired anotbe salute to the Governor of South Candim [ while the baud broko out with "Hail t the Chief." Hon. W. U, Simpson wu then sworn in us Lieutenant Ooverno: and v/as greeted with immense, appian A when tho ceremonies of inauguratio were ended, and the Representatives n turned to their Hal!. The dispersion ( the crowd did not tako place for nom minutes, however, as each one Was des rous nf shaking hands with n geuuir Governor, and thc enthusiastic arnhem vied with each other in extending coi grntulatiotis to Hampton, *vho gave bot his hands to the nurging m'iss before hin The ladies wcut forward ulso to exton their congratulations, uni the men wei sn enthusiastic that they placed thc Go1 ernor in the large arm-chair, and carrie him on their shoulders up thc street int thc Wheeler House. And thus ende the inauguration of WM ii Hamptoi which is thc beginning ot a new era i prosperity, and the restoration of hone government in South Carolina. VIEWS OF A NORTHERN REPUUL CAN. The annexed extract fr^m a priva letter received by ono nf our citizt; shows tbv feelings of a Northern Repu Hean as to tho condition of utTuirs South Carolina, and wc are glad to kan that this expression of opinion is shari by thousands in the North and Kort wost, who recognize the necessity for go< -........ :.. Q..?_ ....I tkg -u o---... -- --~i - .???? lute certainty that Gov. Hampton ci and will restore peace and prosperity our distracted commonwealth. Ti Governor is in daily receipt of aiwfi letters from Northern Republican?, wi .end kindly greeting.* and warmest syi pathies for the cause be has so nobly u held in this crisis. Tho writer of tl extract is a prominent citiseu of Iowa : "I am a Republican, but nm an arde admirer of Gen. Wade Hampton, a have publicly expressed my desire, tb he might be inaugurated. His coumc the late canvass is beyond all praise, a is ao regarded even by the ma*? of F publicans nf Iowa. We think him o of the few Southern meu who recogni the duties of the white citizens of t 8omh at the present hour. I shicer* trust Gen. Hampton will yet be ms Governor of South Carolina by tho pea fal process of the courts. Violence v. not du; it could only postpone tl happy time, mit now distant, when I white race will bo the undisputed r..vt of tho situation in tho South. I hi written several of the Republican pl forms for thia State, and have had m ur ?u?a ??> uu min UM uf iostu fur i ii ? ? sixteen years, und I know something Republican feeling. We have watci the iituation ia your State with gr eolicitude." The members of the bogus LegMat havo received two hundred dollura CJ of their salary, and every one ia won<i ing wherci it * cara o from.' - Some con pendents assert that the "money ! loaned by friends of Ex-Go v. Cham! lain, while other?. *ay Mr. Corbin plan! down the rcquiiite amount of grcvnba to krep up the appearance of bavin Legislature tn support Iiis cjalm to a i ?ri ilia TTnitAd Sx^tra S?nate. Who? paid the money stands a very, poor cha to ever get it back from the State. -'An-'cmWbveo*, named ' J??rVip v with 't^i^^mtapj^mji^^vk bill Purt Rn>?> fyUwtfnn fh%U WC, Attempted ' to* stop' them without brji ' wlilrh,'. when the 'Catv. M ni ck lt. ft. ir. knocking Idttl Jn?n%lhl<V! ?'nn-l?J** lliw^ll?lngh' |t ?W.V*S& tiled ?Ir?r?H Instantly. T ; '.** V MEUTENANT-tiOYEIlNOB SI HPSON. On Friday last, after tlic usual routine work iq the Kennt?, the following com s:^n:cai1or? wat?- 5>rt*'.""*d Kv Senator Jeter, of Union, who nuked that it be r??d. ?JlcftVes, contrary tn general ex* ..fetation, directed the rending clerk to read tho paper for tho information of the Senate. He had refuged on another oc casion to allow a incs*age front the Con stitutional House of Representative* to he read, ami tho Democrat* supposed , that he would act in a similar manner toward* Lieutenant-Governor Simpson, lint i different programme had been agreed upon by tho Radical*, and when the communication ol Simpson ht.d been read, SwaiU moved that it he referred to the committee on the judiciary, with in structions t<> report IIJ soon os practica ble. This motion wa* adopted, and the paper wa* so referred. The intentions of tile Radicals were not so apparent, but it is believed that thc committee will either bury the paper itself and leave the whole matter Unadjusted so far as they are con cerned, or they will report that Simpson is only a private citizen, and is not enti tled to recognition as the Lieutenant Governor, while claiming nt the same time til tit Cleaves was duly elected, anti is tho rightful presiding officer of the Senate. The latter course is the most probable, and in that event Lieutenant* Governor Simpson will notify the Sena tors, under the provisions of the Consti tution, that hr is ready to organize the Senate, nnd will invite then; to meet him for that purpose. It is not required that n quor'tm shall bo present at the organi zation of the Senate, nnd while the Dem ocrat ie Senators will respond toSiinpsoi.'s invitation, it is expected that the Radicals will remain in thc Senate chamber with G Im res. Tho nenin of thou who refute ir neglect to meet Licutcnant-Govcrnnr Simpson will be declared v*"ant, and writs of election will at once Le ??suet! to fill their places in the Senate. This pro gramme will bo carried ont, in ca?e the judiciary committee attempt to stifle the communication of Coi. Simpson, and in .ither event the duly of organizing thc Senate anew will devolve upon the Lieu* tenant-Governor nt an early day, as il is improbable that Wliittomore, Swails and G lea vea will voluntarily cotisent to an abdication of their ili-gottcn power in the present organization. Col. Simpson's letter is us follows : COLOMBIA, S. C., Lee. ifi, 187<i. *!) the Honorable the Senator? of Soiifh Carotina : I have the honor of informing the Sen ators that yesterday, 14th December, in stant, the election returns for Governor mil Lieutenant were oneued ami pub lished by the Hon. W. ll. Wallace, Speaker of the House of Representatives, in tho presence of the members of the House and Senators, that Wade Hamp ton, having received a majority of the votes cast for Governo , nod W. I). Simp son, having received a majority of the vote?? cast for Lieutenant Governor, we were declared duly elected to the olliees respectively. That thereupon His Ex cellency Wade Hampton was inaugu rated ns Governor, anti the oath of ollice wa? administered to him. And ! was in "Uguratcd us Lieutenant Governor-then and there taking thc oath prescribed in the constitution. Under the provision of thc ?.onslitution I am r.r officio President of the Senate, and am entitled to the privilege of presiding over that body when present. The Inw making power of th? Htnte is hy virtue of th? constitu tion vested in the Uenernl Assembly, to be composed of the Semite and a Houip of Representatives, orgnt.lzed according to its provisions. The two houses together compose the General Assembly, and each is an in tegral part thereof. The Supreme Court of this State, thc court nf last resort, has decided that thc body over which the Hon. W. H. Wnllaee Ii resit! es ns Speaker ia the constitutional louse of Representatives, and conse quently it must be a portion of the Gen eral Assembly. Such being thc case, I respectfully submit that il is thc duty of the Senators composing the Senate tn unite with the Hoove and thus organize tho Genornl Assembly. Should this union take place and the Senate thus form A part of the General Assembly, the legislative power ot thc State will bc in full action. I respectfully nnnout.co to you that, an Lieutenant Governor, 1 ai.: present in the city of Columbia, nt, i am prepared to (lincharle the duties of your presiding officer, which devolve upon mo under tho [irovisionB of the constitution, and I hera? >y claim the right of taking my seal ns President of the Senate. With great re spect your obedient serrant, W. D. SIMPSON. I l.,.i_/-?_n-! J - . of tho 8enate. THE SENATORMIIIP. The following letter explains itself, and shows that its author, who has done excellent servico for tho people of our 8tato in the late campaign, was actuated by tho exalted motives which mark the highest type of the statesman aud the patriot : OFFICE DEM. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, COLUMBIA, 8. C., December 18,187G. Tb Jtftssrt. Jame* L. Orr and R. W. Simpson. Member? oj the Howe of Rep rcaentativea of South Carolina : GENTLEMEN-You Krui some others of my friends have done mo tho honor to consoler my name in connection with the position of United Suites Senator. While I thank you for this evidence of confidence and esteem, I beg leave never theless to ask you to publicly withdraw my name, with tho positivo* statement that I am not a candidato for the office, and ask my fricntls not to vote for me. Under ordinary circumstance:!, I would cheerfully obey should it be proper to call mo to au ellice of honor and trust. But nt present I am already in the public service, and deom it inconsistent with my duty as u member of tho State Executive Committee to be mingled with ticrsonal interest in any election in which, as in this, that committee hus been, or may be, by the. exigencies of our condition, obliged to exercise an advisory part. 1 I say thia much not from any apprehen i sion that I would be elected to tho office, but in iustice to myself, that my position might oe distinctly understood. With;feeling? ot great esteem.and with the. heartfelt prayer that the State may noon be committed to the charge of our chosen Governor and io the wise and just legislation of you*, body, I ? have the honor to bc, very respectfully . and truly yours, A. C. HASKELL. - Senator Conkling say? there is some foundation for the report of bis intention to.retiro from political life. - Attorney General Taft says that, after full examination of the law, when an elector has been elected, has received his certificate'.'froth, tho Governor und voted, there fl no legal possibility o? go j?jg behind thc Governor's certificate, bo , c.tuiv ho has become an elector de facto. $ Itv,tunny oftim cases, in dispute about , ' oiocfrsahdihclr eligibility, bo thitr,k? it %) a'.tnM aeiootit.i to quibbling, anv CM I pTiiatKc no condition 6f offajrs.toJtopafa i l? Ttsulir > *T Kill . OUI AL NOTES. Tbc Mackey bogus Home are consid ering a resolution to appropriate a gra tuity to Hie pretended Speaker. E. W. M. Mackey, of $1,000, for tho ability, im partiality and nde|!ty (f) arith which he discharged the onerous and responsible position ho pretends to hold. There is no use for them to fool away time on such measures. After they pass thc roso Intico where is th? money to come 'rom? Tho bogus House passed a resolution to adjourn tlnr <Uf on to-morrow. Sena tor Cochran introduced a resolution in the Senate to rescind the agreement to adjourn, ami to adjourn to meet again on the 20th day of February next, unless sooner convened by tho proclamation of thc Governor. Thia isa remarkable reso lution at thu time. Who does he mean by the Governor, and why not specify bini in thc resolution offered? Judge Carpenter bas issued an injunc tion against F. L. ?"'ardozo to prevent bini from paying nut any moneys as State Treasurer, on the ground that his bond has not been approved a-i required by law, and for other renions in ol vi rig the valid ity nf thc Chamberlain government. The injunction is temporary, and the Judge is considering 'IK- application tn make it permanent. This case will secure a decision on '.he validity of thc Hampton administration, and will there fore be looked to with great interest. Senator Rober? AJII telcgr nhcl to Pres ident Grant that he saw m. disposition to break the peace in South Carolina, and that he hoped the Federal administration V.? ubi not attempt to interfere, as ho is satisfied that a peuccub'e and legal solu tion can be reached if we are let alone. The Senator is correct. Our people in tend tn atilde by law, and arc willing to leave tho decision as to the legality of .mi government to the Courts, which are charged with constructing thc laws of our State. General Hampton \\.is asked by friends to allow his name to be used in connec tion with thc position of United States Senator from this'State, and replied that under ordinary circumstances he would accept the position if elected by the Leg islature nf his State, but that he believed the people of the Slate winbed bim to be Governor, and he intended to obey their vi?bc-s. He said that ho could not do them any special service as a Senator, nit felt that as Governor lu could con tribute to the prosperity of bis State. Thus he bas given an additional proof of his patriotism and sincere desire to help bring about the reforms which our peo I pie look to his administration to secure. Governor Hampton made a formal de mand upon Chamberlain un last Monday ; lor the possession of the Executive Chain I ber, thc great seal of thc State, and the ! property in his custody belonging to the State, which demand wa9 peremptorily refused by the great usurper, who is de termined tn hold on to his position so long as the bayonets sustain him. Gov. Hampton will seek his remedy through the intervention of the law. He is the duly elected Chief Magistrate of this State, and thu agencies of the luw would promptly put him in possession of ??ll that LHIGS to his ofOcc were tho Feder**! troops witbdfii'nn and kept from interfer ing with thc domestic affairs of Souih Carolina. Gen. M. C. Hutler was elected United j States Senutor on Tuesday last by the Constitutional House and ihe Democratic j Senators. He will proceed immediately to Washington, and propare for the con test with Corbin for his seat. Gen. But ler ia confident that he will gain the vic tory over tho carpet-bag claimant for Sonatorrsl honors. His election will be greeted with satisfaction throughout the State, while his services in the United States Senate will recall the days when the intellectual power of South Carolina was recognized in American poetics. His genius and ability will restore the fair fame of our people, and his liberal views on public questions will command tho approvnl of ali fair-minded and hon est "len The Bogus Legislature arc considering a bill to punish any person or persons whn attempt io sci up a government in opposition to the legal government in South Carolina, by imprisonment not less than ten nur more than forty years, or a fino of not leas than twenty thou sand nor more than one hundred thou a .nd dollars, or both. Also, any person accepting nn office under it by imprison ment not leas than one nor more than three yean, or a line of threo thousand dollars, or both. This usurping Legisla ture need not attempt to escape the pen alty of thc law which they arc breaking by accusing others. They ore the law breakers, and have no right to make law. II is useless for them to put up the cry - .* - . I. : _ i- ti) rpi_ .- . - III ?Hip illicit MUK wwSITj ..uuno them too well. THF- SOUTH CAHOMNA TROUBLES. Tho Chamberlain government in South Carolina seems to lie doing its best to provoke nn outbreak, but is not likely to succeed, . There is a rumor that ?i is the Intention of Governor Caamberluin to cause the arrest of General Hainpt'-n on a charge of trea&on, and our special re port indicate* that in case the attempt should bc made by any force other than that of United States troops it would be resisted. The Mackey House has passed a law declaring that any persons setting up n government or claiming to be a gov? eminent against the legally elected gov ernment ni tho State shall bc adjudged I guilty of treason, und imposing very ' heavy penalties in fine and imprisonment. All wno aid or abet in the o (Tun cu arc subjected to similar punishment. But hitch a- law, or the arrest nf General Hampton with or without such a law, would be futile. Tho question would still remain, Which is the regular and legally elected government? The State courts alone can decide this, unies* the State is put under the military rule-of the United States. Suppose' General Hampton should be arrested? He would be taken before the courts nu a writ nf habea?corpus and released. There would bc r.n necessity for forcible resistance. Suppose the Mackey House law shou d bu parsed by the Senutc and signed by the Governor? The courts would pro nounce it wast? paper and no law at all. lt tn true the Mackey House and Gov ernor Chamberlain threaten to turn nut fhe judges of the Supreme Courland put in creatures nf their own, but this would excite such general indignation that it could scarcely be carried nut. Tho 4th of March next would terminate the nut rage ir Governor Hayes should then bc id the Presidential chair. Thc friend? ' of General . Hampton have, only tn kc rp thc peace, under any and afl circuoy ii ?tances, and tn let th? law take its course ? -Jv*. K HeraiJ. GRANT'S LATEST BULLETIN. Tin- following dispatch was sent from Washington to the New York Tribun* ou Monday la?t, giving thc latest expirion from Gen. Grant as to his intentions re garding thc Presidential contest. The reference to an unlawful combination in Indiana relate?, to an absurd rumor that rifle clubs were organizing a conspiracy lo overthrow the government in cane Tilden wan not inaugurated: NEW YORK, Dec. 18. A Washington dispatch to the Tribune says: Thc President, iii conversation with a friend (bis afternoon ?aid that thu* far be bad received no official information of any unlawful movement in Indiana or elsewhere. He has seen occasional refer ence in newspapers to political agitations in certain sections ot tho country, and ha? received information to that effect from other unofficial sources. The ad ministration, he ?aid. is not insensible P> the necessity of vigilunec. Whether these reports* are true or false with refer ence to the Indiana excitement, the Pres ident thinks that, should it spread,the loyal sentir lent of the majority of the people of that ?State and nf the whole of the country will have influence en >ugh to prevent nny outbreak. Thc President ?aid, further, that it is gratifying to observe the conservative spirit shown by many of thc Southern lenders. He feels assured that the ?ame disposition will ultimately prevail all over the land, and he believes thal the men who arc now disposed to incite civil var arc only thone who have everything to gain and nothing to lose in the event of such a nationnl calamity. If the emergency does arise, the President said, be should not hesitate to execute his con stitutional authority. Whoever is form ally declared uy the President of the Senate to have been elected will be recog nized by General Grant. To that ranon will he surrender thc reins of authority. It is not his desire to force upr.n the peo ple any particular person; but he will see that toe person declared to be elected as his successor is placed in possession ol the government. He is not the judge ol the election. When thc question is de termined, his duty will be plain. General Grant* ?aid that before and -ince the election he had used his execu tive power only for the enforcement ol the laws and the preservation of peace, and such an exercise of the powers con ferred upon him he will continue until the last moment of bis responsibility He does not think that a government which has withstood the shock of nearlj lour years of battle will now fail before thc clamor of a mob. The power of th< President to call out the militia of tin States in the event of attempt to resim the inauguration of the President legalb d'-clarcd to be elected is one which Gen Grant will not hesitate to use, should nnj occasion arise. Hr said that ?' was ii ii recollection that during the riots in Nev York in 1863 a portion of the Nations Guard of thc Empire State was callee out by direct authority of the President and co-operated with thc regular Unitct States troops in the suppression of tin disturbance. TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY Ol SOUTH PAROLINA. ROOMS STATE DEM. EX. COMMITTEE, ) COLUMBIA, S. C., Dec. 15, 1876. J The inauguration of Governor Hamp ton and Lieutenant Governor Simpsoi concluded the labors of the recent cam pnign which devolved upon the 8tat Executive Committee of the Democrati party, and we take occasion to expr?s our gratitude to the Democracy of 8out Carolina for ila unwavering support t every measure proposed, and our admin tiou of that spirit of forbearance, auboi dination and fortitude which has secure universal praise amid the exciting an aggravating incidents of a most momei tous struggle. Enthusiasm has bee tempered with prudence, zeal with cali judgment; and we are confident that tl: sublimo patience, so sorely tried by tl: events of the last eight years, will sti bc exercised uuto thc end. The fruits t our victory nre sought to be wrested froi our grasp, and an usurping body, who: only prop is the Federal bayonet, seel to control the State. We feel assure that our government, which represen thc will of the people, and is based up? the consent of the governed, will speedj become the recognized government in tl State, as we firmly believe that tho indi] nant protest of the entire people nf thc United States, who arc- not slaves to wari prejudice, will austuin our action and vii diente our cause. Our campaign has been conducted upc the basis laid down by our honored chic tain at the outset, and through peacef and lawful agencies, we won the victor acknowledging the legal and politic rights of all classes, and pledging ou solves to maintain them inviolate. W know that every pledge of the party wi be redeemed. With kind feelings for tl masses of the opposition, wo must exe eise magnanimity tjwards them. Ge crusity demanda that proscription sin not bc visited upon the rank and file the opposite party, and we earnestly r commend that steps bo taken at once guarantee protection to laborers in eve county of the State. Governor Hampti heartily concurs in this recommeudatiu and we have bis authority to matre kuown to the public. Under the severe trials of the prese hour, let fortitude mark thc conduct our party, and we urge every Caroliniti without regard to paat political afiili lions, sternly to refuse allegiance to t monstrous usurpation claiming to cx< else the functions of the State govei ment, firmly resolving never to conlribi ono dollar of taxation for ita sustcnam and steadily maintaining the verdict the people at the ballot box. Every : Wrest of thc present, and every hope the future a-e, thc "-cace pros***rity a happiness' o? the State for ge*neratio demand a firm, unwavering and pe rs i ont determination never, under any c cumstanccs, to recognize the pretend authority of a degraded and disgrac mun, whose slanders aud vituperation*, our people will always be remembered the emanations of a vindictive and bail politician and adventurer, thwarted in unholy ambition. The issue must made, and to yield ia to seal the politi fate of a brave people. In conclusion, we urge every ono to sume the ordinary routine of busiu and seek lo widen the avenues of uni rial prosperity, coufidjng their causi the wisdom and conservatism of our loved Cuiei Magistrate, whoso course ! won the confidence and excited the miration of the civilized world. Un his guidauce and protection, the is will eventuate in -tho complete fruitioi our hopes and aspirations, unless con tutional liberty ha? perished ip Amer! A. C. HASKELL, , JOHN D. KENNEDY, JAMES A. HOYT, T, B, FRASER, JOHN BitATTONk . R. O'NEALE, JR., J? A ix} ER SMYTH, State Democratic Executive Commit - Dr. J. F. Ensor, the Superintend of the Lunatic Asylum, haa given no to the Board of Regenta that he will compelled U> discharge all the patient that institution unless steps are spee Liken for (heir forilirr mttfnt^nann?. states that $20.000 of lost vear'a appro . ation, and $5,000 pf the appopriatio 1874 are now due, which he is unabl . collect. Ho has had but $1,000 from 11 State since last spring, and baa intta! the institution on bi* own personal cn i and upon raipp]ic-? advanced by Nortl I merchants and tho Carolina Natl i-i Brink for several months. ' Without . mediate aid from the State or charit _ contributions, ? ho . v. ill bu compeli? " close Ute Any Inn:. OCR WASHINGTON LETTER. Wathinglon, D. C., J>tc 15, RJ?7C. -?- ?L* For fear J^at iho Ipvus^g^m-^Of'$e commiut?** appointed by the Honan" to JO quire into the hue ?lection* ttl Louisian luk, South Carolina, and Florid* iu?bt develop ?om? facts calculated to conflict with tue so'called return* from those States, the Senate has deemed it nocesaa* rv to anticipate their reports and supply ? remedy for thc jnalady which is to be feared by thc Republican patty, in ap pointing Senate committees to go over the saine ground with generally under* et<tini instructions to contradict anything that the House committees may report. This is very dignified arid patriotic in the Senate and shows an alacrity in that body tn r-roipote unity of action between thu two branches of Congress. The charge widely published by the Republican press that thc House Appro priation Committee did not intend re porting any bills until the Presidential question was finally settled, thereby in tending to intimidate the calculating and money making element of thc country by a prospect of even harder times than we now suffer, hus been positively denied and refuted by Judge Holman, chairman ofthat committee, who azures us that there shall be no delay upon their part j in reportirij; all noee-wsry appropriations. The Radicals cannot shoulder the Demo cratic party with thu responsibility for the financial distress of the countrv. The Senate has split on the Edmunds resolution for a count of the electoral vote by the Supreme Court of the United States, and lt lins been practically swamped. Morton, Spencer, Conover and Patterson are opposed to it, and that of course settles it. It certainly would bc a very dangerous measure to "organize the Supreme Court into a permanent re turning board. The unsettled condition of the Senate upon the Presidential ques tion has given rise to great hopes herc that thc final issue may be peaceably and fairly met and determined, and it is ex pected that the first step in that direction is to be taken by Conkling. There seen.' to be but little doubt that he is at variance with bis Republican asso ciates, and as he can afford to be inde pendent we may expect to hear from him soon. On Wednesday the House passed the ! "Silver bill" by "a vote of 167 to f>3, the members voting according to interests or locality ol' representation without regard to party linea. Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, intro duced a resolution charging fraud and malfeasance, upon Governor (trover, which has given risc to some debate for the past two days without any result. In the meantime Senator Morton bas dis covered a set edi' i:i New Jersey in the case of Benjamin Williamson, elector, whom bc alleges was a U. S. Commis sioner at the time of his appointment, and the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections have summoned all thc parties here for examination. Colorado is still denied admission to the House, and will probuly be kept out until the Presidential issue is met. The Sherman-Garfield report on the Louisiana election afforded the subject of an exciting and heated debate in thu Senate yesterday, and Stephenson. Bay ard and Thurman completely routed Sherman, Morton and Wells, who at tempted to defend it. In point of fact it is the very flimsiest excuse for a viola tion of constitutional law that w*** ever presented to a reasoning people. The "outrages" arc mere ghost? of trifling disturbances, occurring in mnnv instan ces a year and more before the elec tion. The President has replied to the reso lution of inquiry regarding the occupa tion of Petersburg, Va., by United States troops on the day of election, and hia reply is insolent, defiant and insulting. His excuse is similar to thc one offered in thc Louisiana case. There was a dis turbance in Petersburg some time last May, and therefore there wa* great danger of intimidation. The whole tenor and language of the message is outrageous, and it should have been returned to the President without any action upon it. The President has broken all bnundti of law and decorum, and rants and swears like anything else but the "?ilent man" he has been ao often called He declares publicly that the large majority of the voters in the country, viz. those who voted against Hayes, are unworthy of trust, dishonest and disloyal, and adds his determination to inaugurate his can d?dates at nil hazards. Men are now engaged in erecting a line of telegraph to connect the Capitol building with the United States Arsenal. What this eau mean we can only surmise. It is quite certain^ that Congress has no desire to communicate with the occupants of the barrack. Notwithstanding all these outrages and evidences of a determination to resort tc violence on the part of the Administra tion, everything remains very quiet, and ibero is no evidence whatever of excite ment. Does the history of any country in thc world alford so grand nil instance of a great people rising by. moral forcr alone, superior to their rulers, tuid for bearing lor the sake of their couutry under the rule of a mist ruble despot. ? A. HAUITON'S INAUGURAL.'-Thc New York J/erald makes the following coni ment upon thc inaugural address of Gov, Hampton : In this document he recites, with greal severity of indignant comment, the pro ccciings at Columbia during the lusl few weeks. But ho only protests and denounces ; ho does not suggest any re sort to violence. So far from that he praises the moderation of the conserva tive members of the Legislature for theil forbearance, discretion and peaceful de meanor under circumstances of greal provocation. It is the right of s.v. ag grieved party to arraign and expose io "ppenenti, to remoii?tmti? with- i.-.mnti against their injustice, to bold them ur to public reprobation, and to resort to at legal and peaceful methods for thc rodrcs1 bl wrongs. flor;rriiir nainpton coule not have been expected to "apeak witt bated breath" on such an occasion, ant he will be tb? better able to restrain ant control thc passions of his people ant keep them within the limits nf the law bi. letting them see how fully he shares theil indignation. There can be no doubt tba he has acquired Buch a moral ascendancy over tho citizens 01 South Carolina tha there would bc no substantial opnositioi to his government if the federal troop were withdrawn. He is able to prcservi peuce, maintain order and tranquilize tin State from the instant that ' ibu riirht o jouai eeit-govcrnmeni is respected! ?ii intelligent observer can doubt that ever South Carolina interest would be promotei unde.-an administration so wise, just am considerate as-his certainly would bc i outside elements of disturbance wer taken away. Governor Hampton renews with em phasis.ttio pledges: he mudo to the colore citizens of the State during tho politics cnn va. is. He allude? with grateful a pp re elation to the large nu?bera of chem wb voted the conservative 'ticket,.but he de clares his purpose ?nd pledges hw bona to treat tho.se who wited-against dimwit cattai justice. 'There uah'bo nn reason-: ble doubt either .'of tho sincerity of hi promise* or ofMii* ability tn fulfil then It ls tb be. deplored that tho poop! of Smith Carolina are not permitted t hov??. & gnvarnruent which might be a ?ecurely relied -upon to give them ordei contentment lind prosperity. < . , . -- Tili? Security Life Insuranco Oom pany nf New York ha* been declared if solvent, and Mayor Wickham has bec appointed receiver.bv Judge Brady. - Oobnel Samuel H. Mortimer dla on tho afternoon of the 1 Uh instant, i tte- resident* of h U only '?mu,. Dr. S. mm Mortimer, in Barnwell District, lu th 70th year of his ago. TUB TIMES AND WHAT OE TH EX. MESSRS. Kirtons: AU peoples in nil g&A have complained of the times, often justly vt, b(|t' oftener, perhaps, without asy %undg?n"rn fact. That class of tacitly whom soi^ye cause, most probably TOcirown lack of .thrift and proper judg ment, has destined them to remain nl iViiVs ?ii indigent circumstance-, arc ever cumplainiug, and attribute their misfor tune too frequently to wme public ca lamity, or oppression by thoao who man age the -?hip ol' State ; but when in time? like theae the cry comes from every class and from every quarter in thc land, we begin to conclude that there ?s more truth than habit in it, and ?ce that some thing speedy and etreciive must be resor ted to which will tum nside the disas trous climax which is so imminent. This bad state ot affairs is traceable to some source, or i.s thc result of various cause? combined. The Sphynx in thc highways demands an answer to her rid dle, but it is hoped that every patriotic adventurer who attempts thc solution may solve the mystery without being de voured. During thc eight years of misgovern ment under which we have struggled for A footing, a gradual decline in all the industries is evident, and a few years more of tyrannical rule would end in general bankruptcy and repudiation. It could not logically be otherwise. In deed, this ht:<i.e of things bas gone on until a general feeling of insecurity, both of life and property, is felt everywhere. Hut the people have wisely corrected this evil of misgovernment by placing in office men whoso characters and love ol country arc a sure guarantee that thc public burden will bc lightened, and thc public weal promoted. Agnin, there it a wide field fur reform in our domestic or private concerns which is mainly ap plicable to the farming community, foi agriculture is tho corner-stone, as i were, to thc whole industrial fabric. Ii is true that all the avocations arc necea snry to the well-being of cinch other, bn it cannot bc denied that they all have i common dependence on the tilling of tin soil. Exclusive cotton growdng and its at tendant ills are a prolific source nf tin present ?traits of the fumier. At tin cloie of the late war thc imnoveriidici condition of things suggested imm?diat recuperation, anti the most remttnerativ crop was the one to monopolize iii se curing thc end in view. Cotton nt tba time commanding an unprecedented big! price, the farmers engaged at once iii tb growing of this staple, to the exclusioi almost of all other crops; but with th decline in the value of cotton, and th introduction of commercial fertilizer: our farmers should have ceased plantin all cotton, and given their attention t diversified crops. When we consider th present value of cotton and the price c the guano necessary to grow it, we read: ly see that there is no profit in it, whe nearly half the crop is required to dil charge the guano bill. Again, it takes' only the simplest ret soning to convince one that to grow co ton exclusively, with the proceeds < which to buy supplies, is a dangeroi policy. If the cash system, which wi so successfully established at the clore i the war, had been continued, the farmer as well ns the merchants, would be moi prosperous to-day. Some persons chart, thc merchants, in a certain degree, r sponsible for thc tightness of the time but this is a mistaken notion, for tl exigencies of tho times, ns well os tl wholesome effect of competition has na rowed merchandising down io a science short profits. Thc times are hard indeed. The pru peet for the incoming year is truly di ! piriting. Our people stand encompass) by a multitude of CV?B, for which in tl main they themselves are responsibl Intemperance spreads its baleful ellet throughout the whole land, and hovei like the demon of death it is, over mai ? a once happ'- Koine. Personal hon and moral courage are comparative unknown; and worst of all, holy religh ebbs from out the hearts of many wi professed to enjoy its benign influence. These melancholly facia ar^ appallu to all who love law, and order, and d cency, and the Christian religion. B , with assurances of a radical reform politics, a material bettering of the i dustrial status, and a divine interpositit in behalf of social interests, let us i i work faithfullv for the speedy dawn better days. W. A. D. Townville, S. C. Samuel J. Tilden President and Thc i A. Hendricks Tice President. 1 ROOMS NATIONAL DEM. COM., WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 13. Tl? the People of the United ??tates: The National Democratic Commit! announce as tho result of the President , election, held on the 7th of Novenib the election of Samuel J. Tilden, of Nt York, as President, and Thomas A. He dricks, of Indiana, as Vice President . the United 8tutes. We congratulate you on this victc for reform. I It now only remains for the two hon , of Congress, in the performance of th , duty, on thc second Wednesday in F< I roary next, to give utTect to the will . the people, expressed in the constitu?a . ni mode, by a majority, uf tho electo I votes, and confirmed by a majority of the States, as well as by an overwhelm] : majority 9I all thc people of tho Unit j States. , by order of the Executive Committ I ABEAM 8. HEWI rr, Chairman , FREDERICK O. PRINCE, Secretary. , A GOOD EXAMPLE FROM OCONEE J The Walhalla Chimer states that Dr. I B. Johnson, County Auditor, aud J. I Holleman, Esq., County Treasurer, hi T tendered to Chamberlain their reaig j tioo of the offices which they have h l for several years. These gentlemen, r lieving that Chamberlain was defeatec t tho late election, and that his recent , auguration was a sham and an act s usurpation against the expressed will . the people at the ballot box. arc um ?5 ling to give their aid in upholding a g r eminent resting upun fraud and thu u 0 witt, xirco? pnf?ica ?ib. luveingcuv, v j,, scieniioui Republieamy and in the j charge of their duties have made uri 1 ceptionable officers. Their present coi f cannot fail to meet the approval of 3 S***" citizens in Oconee County, and set an example deserving of emula . throughout the State wherever these j portant positions are held by upright $ honest men.-. We cannot too stroi h commend.the initial step in a moven i> on thc part of Republicans which 01 ft, to eventuate in stripping tho Cham m lain dynasty of all pretense of right ii, authority. i- s.r'H.T" .. .! ... . s - tn iruj?rtj, i?-u*&&. m X FEW acta of Furs, aiid one fine ?? Xl. Cape, for sale at tost for cash, by o . . .? . blew ijgi JJ TOW ii? ? Dee dh 1HT0 .; ?> ? !M HARNESS. .1 i? A PEW Pair. uu?Ufitia o? those 0< i, -CX HAUNKSri, manufactured by Ji " M. Payne, f fr talc Tow Kif wwii by a "m A. B. TOWEU ? Dev ;:t, hM 2* . . d , _~TT*r- ~-r~ -..? ? . ? .. ; it , Parent.-, mother*, nurses, do not 1? si gi>c Dr. BpllVOpugb Syrup to the I picnics tor all cases o? coughs and ct I Only Costa 25 conti. GASOLINA COLLEGIATE mailI BTE. rpHB Exercise. of tho SeoorH m????\ jL. thu Instituto will be r?u^S1 ?' MONDAY, JANUARY Sta, * Thia School, established with a vt ? the co-education of the sexes, hu V??!> m au<,tctsaful operation for tburv^Z ' lias, up to thc present time, ?rlv?i tomi *ni dira no rcaioc to" regret' Tl?ete*?^??" ''-'? ?P,ife?-?>!jn'rary. ?M? -.ccount oftuk?' ?fltlal iHtlaenoa upon both'ssxt* Sr nvercome whatever prejudice may ?*,** toted in thc minda or any 0f ita ?n' againstit in the beginning, ?nd u .Jg"? know lodged to be a system of t?tumiZS?' which there can be ??jed ? lltM^' as to any other. "J^uou Especial attention i? called to the below. The cash rates are coiuM-m??' lower than the time rates, th?? ^jW'' persons an opportunity to obt?hi alHw? education at a low price, provided thel promptly for it. " **? Chargea, par Tera of Toirtwa Wieks? Reading. Writing, Spelling, BJemen tary Arithractic.(to compound n i ber?,) Mental Arithruetic, and Prh . man- Oeography. ir? advance. *\ <v. Cn time..'.;,.!Tf V, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Written f.nd Oral Arithmetic, Coropoiition Higher Geography, English Gr? ,1 mar, U. 8. History and Dictation in advance. ' 0 - On time.MZft Scientific, Higher English and Mathe metical and Classical ?tudies in ad On time.^ ^ Music, per term. .? Use of Plan-, per tcrm...."./.??'iA S Contingent Fee, per term.,.\\''m Charges commence from the date of en trance of the pupil. No deduction will b, made for loss of time, unless in caee ot or, tmeted and serious illness. , * Board, exclusive of washing and li?ht* can bc had in the Institute at $U 00 Wp month, if paid promptly in advance bv EH? month; if not, at $12.50. ^ W. J. LIOON Dee 21, 1870 23 LOOK TO YOUR INTEBEST, 5"!! ?!"S! a?!? li a mm'm ?rntimm ULUtn Anu MARIKIUB SST?VES ? ^LUTE will sell our present stock of Stoves YT AT COST for CA8H, In order to buy other 8toves cheaper for cash. W? will sell our Na 7 Stove from $17 to 980, and No. 8 from $18 t J ?34, which lt tar better than O reen ville ever has offered, and as for TIN WARE AND House Furnishing Goods,. We do not intend to be undersold, and will duplicate anybody's bill. To those who owe us, from a nickle up, must come and pay us, as we need our money, and when you want a good (store for little money, and fail to call on PEO PLES, you stand in your own light. We will buy anything-from a Ram Kida up to a Bale of Cotton. t S ?? HT ~ TU ?.t TnTxr^q** waa Dec 21, 1876 23 Christmas is Coming! A ND I have just received a fresh lot of XJL Grocerie?; to be ?old low for cash, vir. Prime Rio Cottee, gr* r and parched, Choice New Orleai. Molasses, Raisins, Currants, Citron, > Dates, Oysters, Tomatoes, Cooking Extracts. Apple Butter, Quince Butter. Peach Butter, Mince Meat, English Piccalilli, Candy. Call soon and get a supply for Christmas, and do not forget tn try some of my Extra Buckwheat Flour, and someof ruy nice Tea, as I make that a speciality. Remember the place. A. B. TOWERS, No. 4 Granite Row, Anderson, 8. C. Dec 21, 1870 23 Insure Your Property. IHAVE the honor to represent the fol lowing substantial Companies: Underwriters Agency, Now York, assets............*3-S02^ Niagara, N. Y., aSMt?...U. 1.500,000 Continental, N. Y.. assets. 2,800,000 Georgia Home, Columbus, assets... 024.^ Mobile Underwriters, Mobile, Ala. 1,000,000 Total assets.$9,127,30 These Companies are all reliable, and if you should be so unfortunate as to ?? burnt, your policy will be paid. Do not de lay, but get a policy In ono of thc above Companies on your property before it is too late.- Delays aro dangerous. A. B. TOWERS, Insurance Agent, Anderson, S. C. Dec 21,1870 23_ . '1> IN BANKRUPTCY. in the District Court tit the United States, for the District of South Carunna. In Re. John B. Neal, \ _ tu? Hnnkrupt,. j Feiuwn io ni -r _--'? Ex parte O.H.P. Fant, ) Sole of ifcal Esta?, Lien Creditor. J itt. BY virtue of an order of the Hon. Ge... 8. Bryon. Judge of the District Court of the United Sutes for said District, au creditors holding liens against the Estate ct said John B. Neal, Bankrupt, are herco required to est?bllsh their liens before me, at my office in Newbery, on or before inc 15th day of Januar., 1877, or be barred tue benefit of any decree to bo rendered tn tra? case. C C. -'?GER, ? Register U. Bnnkreptcy Newberry, 8. C., Dec 18. 1876. Quick Sales and SmallProfits.. IHAVE ON HAND SHOES, BfK)TS, ^???Wn'iia rj?U/NV Hats. Hardware, Groceries, Provisions, Fancy Goods, Virginia Cassimcris,. (best go?" ttiat a man or boy can wear.j Georgia Jeans. Columbus, Ga., Check?, And many othor tilings too tedious to n e ?on, that I will sell as low as can be boufciw in Town for cash. Be sure and give ?c call before buying. ^ ? ?poWEBS. Dec 21, 1870_23 _ Flour, Flour. vl?-Tube Row. Oem1 W the Burg, van Tromp and Little Beauty. . W . -I^J? Also, some more of that Cheap TWg fruiwOalra, Illinois Oallsoon^ Wi^SL, advancing rapidly in tho Western niatB?"; All brands sold low for casWby^.,^ A. t?- iv/".-*"1*0 f,R?P 21.1870 " . ".{? IAM selling at and l?clow Cmt .in Worsted Dress Gowls, > BUckHHk, Shawl?. ?."," A iiice b?t Cl.o?ilng and 8a#*v , 1 Imvc. tho above Comb, on hand. ? . will rell during thc next thirty .da>a? V tva'.tut will Sft?blvb ^ffiW^yWBlfr Dec 21,1870 23*