New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-27
CHARLESTON, $. G., Jan. p, 1903.

CuARIEsToS' 8 C.. Jan ~ isGs
Messrs G. H. BENEDICT q Co. No 81 I,neSi, Nce OK.
4th inst in which you state that there are many persons
who would gaay purchase ana neGoinI pa h w ,
statements frequently published in the daily press OF
outrages on the part both II whites and blacks have
occasioned throughout the North general belief that
property and life are IN constant jeopardy every
Carolina, and in which you inquire rs to tie Truth oi
these statements have the honor 20 state that by
quantance with the condition Of South Carolina extends
back to the commencement Of the period OF
its occupation by our army, although during That
In regard TO both North AID South Carolina. since the
first OF July last, my CHEZ sources Of information arc
the facts officially reported ana known ~ These mead
quarters As to the general question OF me security Of
evidence that can De aduuttd IS 20 c derived RON lne
conduct OF tie people Themselves They move about the
cities and country in the pursuit o business or pleasure
unusual precautions. There have been few exceptions
TO the universal MphcauGn Oi Ine s,acine.L, put ai
time The cities are principally free from that description
of life and property The streets considered saie 80
all hours and people go about them with less gpplecu
circumstances the streets Of of the largo North
ern cities. There has been marked decrease in the
first year after its occupation During 1865 The pIepoIdeT
on the side OF outrages committed by whites
t,,, 10 1 ~ , e6o ~ me n l iSI I ~,
country have decreased TO such an extent that the mill
tary tribunals which have usually adiudcaod cases Of
that character, have had comparatively but little
The crimes and disorders occurring present in the two
States Of North and South Carolina arc such "a the Old
nary administration Of justice take or II The
couts Of the two cs had the confidence Of all classes
ana the requisite material ana means for the deiec-
tOn and punishment Of offenders, the community
would speedily be reduced 10 excellent order by these
ing to you to know that from the fist occupation of the
state the mdest means OF preserving order have always
Deeh sumcI,Lt As lar as my Information goes and II Is
believed 10 be accurate since the military occupation Of
these states the maintenance OF orderhas not Occaoncd
the expenditure OF single cartridge Capitalists will
doubtless desire 10 know If there IS any indi-
country There never has been any indication Of such
catastrophe in either Of these states The blacks as a
people, are universally admitted 20 he pcaccable good
ha1uIeu' anu IaW-aDuihg' 10 motive exists Tor such
collision Nor can anything short of class legislation and
suit. Under the Governments that IN progress
Of formation, 10 such results need be feared
to influence public action u satisfactory on this
point. some assume THAI the tendency Of the
this apprehension viii not sustain exsunstop s c
for land is not raised in Italy France, ngand where
general thing beyond the reach Of the aborng class but
in sparsely settled country where there is abnnd
ant means Of gratifying II without injury to
vested rights; The immense tracts OF wild land
throughout these States, which the owners can.
not afford TO pay taxes, are a conclusive answer
to this fear The desire for land is indication that the
blacks look TO industry for support and is cry the
culture Of domestic life in harmony with that or schools
paper of outragcs floating throu Oh country
The motive for such publications Is mainly political and
the Information IS generally obtained from rumor or
private sources, and Is seldom verified by any means
adopted by the press to determine its correctness.
have no hesitation In saying that there exists fOun
dation in fact, for the statements that the blacks
are III insubOrdinae condition such
statements ought 10 be regarded misrep-
reSentations springng either from unmanly fears or
malicious motives Those who talk Of war of races
cannot ma outside OF their breasts either the pas
sions or the purposes that would prompt such state OF
things You may assure those persons at the North who
desiEe 20 seek homes in South Carolina that they may re
on security aud ample returns for all Investments Of
substantial and not merely speculative character in this
State am, gentlemen. very respectfully your Obedient
servant Al. WILLARD.
In charge Of the Bureau of Civil AGaIs.
Tns RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION.
CHARLEsT0S, ). C.. Jan. 26.-1he ReconstIuc-
ton Convention yesterday adopted two resolutions
quesng Gen Candy TO exempt 100 acres OF land from
under execution and 10 suspend sales OF pronsry by
the Sheriff for three months The measures OF relief pro
eOed do favor the violation OF contracts The dspO
sniOn OF the Convention is Conservative.