Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-12-01
VOLUME VINO. 6.

Inspection IN the South, to ascertain the con-
ait'on OF affairs, and, as he says, "to learn, as
lar as possible, the feelings and intentions Of
the citizens of those States towards the Gene
raj Government" ~ On tho 18th of Decem
bGrahn submitted hia import to -.ha President
in which he said
am satisfied that the mass of thipkinp
men of the South accept tho present situa.
ton of affairs in good faith. The questions
which have heretofore divided the sentiments
of the people of the two sections-slaverv
and State rights, or the right of State to
secede from the Union-they regard as hay-
ing been settled forever by the highest tribu-
nal-arns-that man can resort to-. I was
pleased to learn from the leading men whom
| met that they not only accepted the decis.
ION arrived at as final, but, now that the smoke
OF battle has cleared away, and time has been
given for reflection, that this decision has
been fortunate one for the whole country
they receiving like benefits from it with those
who oppressed them in the field and in coun-
Gil. q X X
There is such universal acquicscence in
the authority Of the General Government
throughout the portions of the country visit
ed by me that the mere presence of military
force, without regard to numbers, is sufficient
to maintain order X
The late slave seems to be imbued with
the idea that the property of his late master
should by right belong to him, or at least
should have no protection from the colored
soldier. There is danger of collisions being
brought on by such causes.
My observations lead me to the conclusion
that the citizens of the Southern States are
anxious to return to selfgovcrnment within
the Union as soon as possible; that while re-
constructing they want and require protec-
ton from tho Govern nmcnt; that they are in
earnest in wishing to do what they think is
required by the Government, not humiliating
to them as citizens, and that if such course
was pointed out they would pursue it in good
faith 1t is to be regretted that there cannot
DC greater commngling at this time between
tue citizens OF the two sections, and partlcu-
larly of those entrusted with the law.making
power.
Ii the condition OF affairs described in this
report Las changed since then, (says tho
Washington Patriots who is responsible ?
The control of the Southern States was taken
out Of the hands Of President johnson and
given to General Grant, as Commander.in-
Chief; afterwards he became presidents, and
ever since has had complete control.
CoLUMpIA, S. c. November lG.-Nrr. H,
II. Kimpton, tho New York financial agent
of this State. arrived here to day for the pur-
pose Of submitting his official acts to rigid
examination. He denies the charge that he
has been guilty Of nal fcasance in office, and
says that the accusation of certain newspa-
pers in New York that the South Carolina
debt has been fraudulenty increased by him
are false He says that the total indebted.
ness of the State will not exceed $12, 100000.
lIc proposes to have his accounts examined
by committee of citizens and tax. PAYERS.
Generals Wade Hampton, NJ. G. Butler, Nj.
w. Gary and Judge Porter, of Charleston,
will be invited to assist in the Investigations.
kimpton is very bitter against tho State Of
icials, whom he accuses with extravaganza
and NAL administration of the State finances.
lie says that owing to this he was obliged to
make ruinous terms with money. lenders to
raise money, and had to hypothecate bonds
without warrant of law for the purpose. This,
however, he claims is q matter for the officials
to settle with tho taxpayers lie was mere.
ly the agent to do as he was told All that
he seeks is a vindication Of his own acts, and
not those of his employers.
COLUMBIA, S. G. November 23-Govern-
or Scott's forthcoming message will contain
recommendations looking to the retirement Of
three million dollars of State bonds within a
few months. This is the main endeavor to
weather the financial storm. 1t is claimed
that the total debt is less than twelve millions.
The members of the Legislature, who ere
now arriving, talk Of carrying out policy of
rigid rctrenchment and reform.
The Governor has issued proclamation on
account of the presence Of tho small. pox at
New York and Philadelphia. Vessels from
those ports arriving at Charleston, George
town and Hilton Head will be quarantined
until they are inspected by the health officer,
when, if found to be free from disease, they
will be allowed to proceed.
The counsel EMPLOYED to expose the build.
ing operations of the Ring in the municipal
government meet with serious difficulty
The three practical builders who were az.
pointed to frame an estimate of the cost Of
constructing the new City Hall are unable to
obtain access to the plans and specifications
of tho Ring.
Rsy- "Our Mayor" said an American SOL
der, had very long feet, and also horse
that threw every ono but the Major. Ono
evening the Majors servant was out on the
parade ground with the horse, and, as usual,
got thrown off, when ono of the boys spoke
up and said "I know why the horse don't
throw tho Major" "Wby," was asked by o
dozen or more. "Wcl), you sec the Majors
got such long feet that tho horse thinks he's