The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-23

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slgnifled their willingness that his resignation
should be accepted, and 1t only rests with the
Senate to indicate q similar disposition to save
thousands of dollars to the State. Unless
certain senators press the old man to the wall,
either to crafty political malice or achieve
personal notoriety, the object they seek, name
". his removal, may be achieved by halt
dozen words. In the houSe, Joe Crews him.
sell, who has been the head and front Of the
opposition to Judge Vernon, desires peace and
speedy settlement of the whole matter. He
saws that as the election is over, and the tur-
bid waters have begun to subside, he is heart
and hand in favor of any reasonable policy
that will establish kind relations among all
classes of the people. Hence it was that he
moved to strike out the enacting clause OF the
bill TO declare martial law in the counties OF
UNION AND sPARTANBURG.
General Anderson, the chief of the National
Guard of the State, has just returned from the
above counties, and reports that they are In
Estate of quiet. He conferred freely with
leading citizens in both places, and from them
received assurances that, if let alone, they
themselves can and will control the discordant
elements. While admitting and regretting
the presence of q few reckless men who dis
regard law and human life, they refuse as
communities to be hello responsible for the
outrages which have been committed. 1t ls
needless to say that the temper OF the people
of the whole up-country is opposed to the
presence of colored militia, or the existence OF
martial law, and General Anderson fully coin
cides with those discreet Republican men,
bers Of the Legislature who have advised, for
certain good reasons, that such a monstrous
and Inflammatory policy as thatproposed shall
not be adopted. General Anderson, by virtue
of his authority, has taken charge OF all arms
belonging. to the militia in Union. The follow
ing is his order:
By order of Major. General C.. L. Anderson:
It Is hereby directed that all arms, accoutre-
ments and ammunition Issued to companies OF
Captain Alexander Walker and Captain Dou
Reed, of the N. G., State OF South Carolina, be
turned In forthwith to the sheriff, Phillip Dunn,
who will receipt for the same.
DoU REED, Captain Company.
Witness: W. A. BOLT, Trial Justice.
The Unionvie Times thinks that ''this ac-
ton of Gen' Anderson will do more to restore
peace and good will among all classes Of our
people than ten thousand. militia or a dozen
carrisons Of United States troops. Coupled
with the excellent appointments just made by
the Governor, we see no reason now why har-'
mony and mutual good feeling should not
exist"
MARTIAL LAW.
This question, however, is still e bone Of
contention In the House Of Representatives.
On Friday and Saturday, an angry discussion
took place, and it will be resumed on Wed
nesday. hr. Warren Wilkes, an independent
me!,ber from Anderson, made one OF the
most eloquent speeches on the subject that
has been delivered In the Legislature since
the war. He reviewed the situation critically,
aid In spirit which commanded the ap-
proval of the EXTREMIST Republican on the
floor; gave to both races their due share OF
praise and blame. He alleged that one-half of
the troubles of tine country were due to igno-
nant, corrupt and unwise trial justices and
other officers OF the law. who failed TO perform
their duty with impartlality and promptness,
and expressed the belief that when the best
men OF both races were chosen 10 fill public
stations, prejudice would yield TO common
sense view Of the situation, and permanent
peace be established. Martial law, he said,
was not remedy for. the existing dificultlee,
while the statute books were filled with laws
that only awaited execution, and the law must
be executed by men who have the confidence
of the people. The discussion OF this delicate
subject, and the threat OF the militia power,
has doubtless been the cause OF the sudden de-
probation OF State bonds in New York. 1t Is
stated that they are down to ffty-a reason.
probably, why Klmpton can borrow no more
money. The prevailing impression among
well Informed members of the Legislature, Of
both parties, is that the bill will die natural
death. DAISY.