The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-22

The Republican State Convention
Strength OF the Moses Faction-Prob-
ablo Bolt by the Administration
Wing.
COLUMBIA, S. c., August 81, 1872.
The Republican State Convention met this morn
ing at twelve O'Clock, and was called to order by
Lieutenant Governor Ransier. colored, who made a
brief speech, in which he desired that the nation
should be convinced by the action Of the Conven-
ton that the republican party of South Carolina
had intelligence, honesty and patriotism enough
within 1t to correct the errors OF the past and guar
antee reform and good government In the future.
Congressman r.. Bellcott, colored, was then
CHOSEN TEMPORARY PRESIDENT
by decided majority OF the body, which caused an
uproarious demonstration Of applause on the part
OF the Moses faction, and was taken as an indica-
ton Of his strength. Committee on Credentials,
consisting OF two from each Congressional district
and three from the State at large, was then ap-
pointed, and as the committee was mainly in the
interest of Moses for Governor, his nomination
from that moment became almost settled fact.
The Convention at three P. M. adjourned to meet
at eight tonight.
During the afternoon several caucuses Of the op-
posing factions were held, and was informed that
chamberlain consented to withdraw in favor of
Moses on condition that he would have the renom-
nation for Attorney General ON the ticket This
action, 1t is said, will
BREAK UP THE OLD FINANCIAL RING,
Of which Governor Scott, Treasurer Parker, At
torney General Chamberlain and II. II. Kimpton, Of
New York, were the principal members, as the
State Financial Board, though the people do not
regard 1t as accomplishing any measure of reform,
the Moses Ring being just corrupt the present
ring. 1t is openly stated that John j. Patterson, OF
Pennsylvania, President of the Blue Ridge Rail-
road, furnished the funds which secured the nomi-
nation of Moses and the withdrawal of Chamber
lain as a candidate for the Governorshp; and 1t is
boldly asserted that under the administration Of
Moses the entire fraudulent debt will be white
washed. the fraudulent claims paid and the heavy
taxation Of the white people increased. Every
effort to bring
THE FACTION REPRESENTING THE ADMINISTRATION
at washington into terms with the Moses party
failed Ghis faction consists of United States Sena-
tor Sawyer United States District Attorney COrbin,
Reuben Tomlinson, OF Charleston; Postmaster
Trott, Mr.. Geddings, Submitted States Treasurer;
Mr. Clark, Collector OF the port Of Charleston, and
Ex-Governor Orr. They could not be induced to
lend any moral aid to the ticket, which they
honestly believed was put in nomination in the
interest Of a corrupt ring and which promised to
plunge the State into greater debt and ruin than 1t
already has encountered. General Grant Is said to
strongly favor reform in the State government, and
as this cannot be effected In the present COnven-
ton the parties above named and their supporters
WILL BOLT AND FORM COALITION
with the co, 900 democrats in the State, nominate
genuine reform ticket and risk the chances Of re-
deemng the State in October. There are three
cOntendng delegations which numerically repre-
Committee on Credentials are now In session con-
sldering the claims OF each. The committee will
not be able to report until tomorrow, though they
continue In session all night, and upon this an
nouncement the convention adjourned till ten
O'Clock tomorrow.