The New York herald., 1874-10-06
THE SOUTH CAROLINA TROUBLES,
Report or nn Army Officer on the Situa-
tion-Thc Affair on the Glover PIanta-

Report or nm Army Officer on the Situa-
tion-Thc Affair on the Glover PIanta-
tion.
WASHINGTON, Oct. s, 1874.
report received by Attorney General Williams
through the War Department from the army offlcer
commanding in the Edgefeld district, South Caro-
lima, dated September 81, In regard to the recent
troubles on the Glover plantation there, says
When reached the scene OF trouble bands of
armed white and coored men assembling
So0 or the latter saw only about IS or so, bur |
am satisfied that much larger number were con-
cealed IN the woods, judging from the bold front
they presented. at once proceeded to find the
leader OF the colored people. one Ned Tannant,
but was unable TO see him that night tnen pro.
part OF the white orce were bvouaced. In
conjunction with some or the best citizens
OF this party l talked the matter over, and l am
happy TO say that their wise counses prevailed
with their men. This morning. about daybreak,
the white lorces united and the subject was again
talked over. then proposed to have one or two
OF the whites accompany me, and have talk with
the blacks. so as to prevent bloodsned and arrive
once. Accompanied by three OF the whites
met this man, Tannant and after protracted
ol the difficulty 1t was finally agreed to dsDand
both parties, which was done, but, must say, re-
We pn eae ars pa the the wno Sor
iectly organized and ready to take the field at any
time. The blacks (mitla) are armed By the State.
The officer, IN conclusion, says:-
Alter q careful investigation OF the d1fncultv, /
am satisfied the 1acts are as foilows:-Ned Tan
nant, captain OF the militia, aud u delegate 10
the late Republican Convention at Columbia, S.
G., very prominent negro and living on the
Glover plantation, had an attack made on his
cabin on Saturday night, the l9tn inst, by party
OF five white men, who discharged three pistol
shots into the door and then made off, He sus-
pected Clover and one Adams to have been Of
3 signal for the negroes to assemble
at his place, this being the signal
previously agreed upon to meet emergencies OF
\ this 1annaQt
He assembled his men and sent runners out
threatening vengeance against Glover and his
family. Glover was not slow to learn the con-
dition of affairs and in turn signaed his people.
In few hours the whole country was in the Wild
est state or Excitement. During all this time no.
body seemed to know the whereabouts oi the
County Sherif. The general impression Is that
he has fed the country. Will endeavor, as here
tofore, to reconcile the parties and preserve the
peace TO the best Of my ability.
Tho Murdered Postal Agent in Ala
bama-InvestiXat alton or the Crime-A
Reign Of Terror.
WASHINGTON, Oct. s, 1874
The following letter has been received at the
Post ONCE Department from the special agent
sent to investigate the murder OF q coiored route
agent in Alabama, about month ago:-
have just had warrants issued against nine Of
the murderers Of Thomas Inerf including the
the arrests Immediately. The reign Of terror
existing in this county present lar exceeds auy-
thing OF the kind have ever seen. Armed bodies
OF men are riding over the country, and the col
ored people are AFRAID to 90 into the fields to save
their crops from waste and ruin. The right OF
free speech Is denied them, and many desire TO
return to slavery.
The, foregoing letter is dated "In the Woods,
near Livingston, Sumter county, Ala, September
29.O