The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-06-10
RADICAL LYING AND MISREPRESENTATION,

We ntimated our belief last week that the troops
recently sent here were ordered to this place in
consequence of Radical lying and misrepresenta-
ton about the former (April) election" This
declaration was verified substantially by facts
coming to light almost simultaneously with the
publication of last weeks Intslgencer. And as the
public may feel interested in the matter, We pro-
pose, to furnish some of the particulars.
1t will be remembered that the members elect
from this District to the next Legislature were not
announced in General Order No. 49, giving the re-
suit of the election throughout the State Many
reasons were conjectured for this singular omis-
sion, as the result was fairly Democratic. but pub
lie opinion settled down into the belief that 'Rad
cal lying and misrepresentation" were at the bot
tom of the whole affair. On Tuesday last, I'd inst
Maj. LAzELLE, commanding the troops then at this
place, notified Messrs. Fl. o. HERRIcK and Q. T.
TAYLOR. managers Of election for this precinct,
that certain charges had been preferred against
them for fraudulent conduct OF the April election
and indicated o'clock that afternoon q conve-
nient time to mako known to these gentlemen the
particular charges of fraud and corruption alleged
This being agreed upon, the Meeting took place
accordingly in the Office of Mr. HERRIcK. The
charges were contained in certificate from one of
the defeated candidates of the Radical party for
the Legislature, to which was added eight or ten
afidavits from as many. colored individuals, to
most of whom these managers had spoken with
reference to the aspirant for Senatorial honors,
unworthy their confidence, and in fact emphaticay
denouncing the aforesaid individual. We may re-
gard this as the principal charge, but, there were
others, having less foundation in truth, such as
tampering with ballots after they had been de-
posted, changing tickets illegally, &c., none of
which were supported by sufficient: evidence to
merit serious consideration. In addition to this
certificate and afidavits, there was another docu-
ment of significant character, giving short bio
graphical sketch of various gentlemen in this vi
cinity who are now registered voters, and whose
right TO exercise the privilege of voting is seriously
questioned by the Radical candidate aforesaid
made by that party, and which influenced the
military authority to hold in allegiance the result
of the April election. But the strangest part Of
the story remains to 10 told The afidavits Of
these colored men-some of whom have been con-
victed, since the acar of larceny-were made before
their Radical leader, who has never yet been hon
ored with any Office of responsibility or trust, and
whose exercise of magsterial functions is wholly
without authority or precedent. His alleged rea-
son for this assumption is decidedly rich. Accord
ing to his certificate annexed to one of the afhda
Wits he was fearful that not only his own lfe but
that of the afiant, would be in danger if the pub
Lie became aware of the existence of such papers;
and he was not willing to trust any magistrate with
these important secrets, because an affidavit made
not long since nt his instance was made public.
Such is the fimsy pretext for this unwarranted
action.
Now, NE will venture the assertion that this
despicable conduct has produced no other feeling
than contempt for man who has endeayored to
traduce good men by the pretended oaths of ne
groes and among the number those who stand con-
victed of larceny. Contrary to their expectations,
the public is now acquainted with the contents of
these extraordinary papers, and We have yet to
learn that the lives of any of these atlantis are in
peril. This dread OF danger can only be accounted
for on the principle enuncated long ago, that con
science makes towards of us al"
Messrs. HgRRIcK and TAYLOR were allowed sew
eral days to- oollect evidence to meet the charges
preferred against them, and on Monday last
started for Charleston, fully prepared to sustain
themselves against this attack, and also TO venti-
Iate the record Of their Radical friends! We learn
that delegation from the League left on yester-
day morning, and it may be presumed that the
question will be finally settled in few days as to
whom the military will accord the privilege of rep
resenting Anderson in the next Legislature. At
future time, we expect to lay before our readers
full particulars of this delectablc affair.