The New York herald., 1874-09-26
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Sharp Dissection of Radicalism by the
New Gubern atorial lCandidate-Confes-
sion, Contrition and Promises.

sion, Contrition and Promises.
COLUMBIA, Sept. 20, 1874.
The nomination OF Daniel II. Chamberlain for
Governor and Richard Geave tcolored) Tor Lieu
tenant Governor, and the publication OF a platform
Of pledges, has ended the first Of the OF po-
uical spasms With which South Carolina is shortly
TO he atiiicted For IL Is by no means assured that
the conservatives OF the State will not
now select some intelligent republican who WAS
stiuents OF the Strong minority, who did not vote
for the radical candidates. endeavor to divide the
party and thus secure the victory OF real reform
before the people. 1t will be observed from the
hhowing full and rertotim statement that
Mr. Chamberlain handles without gloves several
oil his late compeers IN the Legislature and else
where and puts himself fairly upon record. He Is
"A comparatively young man, bald-headed, Keen
eyed and smooth-mannered, and, by long odds,
the most intellectual republican IN South Caro-
lima.
Calling this morning at his law ONCE found in
il q composite mixture of whites and blacks, but
he kindly accorded the interview which fOllows:-
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ANALyzED.
General, shan be GLAD to have you give the
radical party as II at present exists In south caro-.
INA, ana also To state what IN your Judgment VIII
DC the effect OF your nomination and election"
II am Tree TO answer both propositions, Ior this
is a time that demands the utmost trankness.
rhe republican party OF South Carolina to-oay
is composed OF men having great variety
ol character and interests greater than have
ever known IN any state or time. aud these inter
ests copnct with and are wholly hostile to each
other. First, there is an element which would,
II they could, continue the present condition or
things. They are men having no public reputa-
ton, who are governed solely by q desire W pro-
vide Tor themselves ut the pubic expense. Sec
ond, there IL u class who are not controlled prl-
mariy by mere CONVICTIONS, but are thoroughly
impressed, as matter OF party necessity, that We
nave got 10 make a complete change in Fhe lead
cause IL ~ truly anxious for the republican party
20 give the State good government that Will
oulld up material prosperity and do full and com.
SusrIcE TO BOTH RACES.
10 Is this division OF the party which has di C.
tated tue nomination OF man whom II believes
10 be determined. as q matter OF political neces"
sty and OF moral right to DO his very best to eect
reform. From the analysis OF the situation which
have thus gwen one can see that fierce struggle
must ensue between these elements to secure their
Se IN or New YORK. S mat the better
Intentions of the party viii aloge'he prevail; but
1 nave faith IN the hnal result, for beneve can
AZ this time put my hand upon the men
who Will stand by me IN all my efforts TO secure
honest government, and who will be able
next two years or az least prevent such iegsia-
toR we have suffered from during tne past lOur
years. 10 be moie specific on this point, believe
shah be supported by the Treasurer, Comptroller
General and Attorney Genera.
TIE GRBAT UNCERTAINTY
Il with reference TO the constitution of the GEN.
eral Assemble, and there, perhaps, we must make
our nght The entire weakness of the republican
party here l. that IL T. not composed Of the best
abiiity or Intelligence Of the state; nence we can
only accomplish meas urable success. My judg-
meat, however, Is that we shall nave a prepOndcr-
ance oi honesty and much larger measure OF aoil-
itY tban ever before. "
Allow me TO inquire.r asked, "whether you
expect any reiniorcements IRON tue general gov
ernmentn
II 30, certainly. ihsve tho personal assurance
through every possible channel, that II am the
man whom the national administrator have sup
posed me 20 be, and II enter upon course OF
general and honest reform. shall be supported in
eyery possible way. have also been assured that
there is no one thing more necessary to the re-
publican party than TO eject a thorough reform
here. do not expect my success 10 be complete.
Tnr PRESENT POLITICAL AND SOCIAL CONDITION
OF south taroiina N the result OF two centuries OF
slavery, and you cannot expect an instant eeva-
uon oi those who had Deen chatteIs to tue position
Oi masters OF the state without shaking the moral
world. There n no precedent IN history Tor It,
ana " any one supposes that sucn a change In
absolute control IL going 10 result IN Immediate
peace or harmony he has moro iaith than have.
the process Of rebuiidIng this government must
De very gradual II IN the next two years I can
even turn the ute shan ieel that | have done
more than any otger for the state.r
What 90 you mean oy turning the tide, Gen.
eralsn
an end 70 bao icglsiation and the general lobbery
ana robbery We have had Tor the last tour years,
securing an honest expenditure of The public
ignds. reducing expenses, reducing taxation, and,
~ paving interest on TOE honest debt OF tbe state,
attracting 20 me the honest support OF citlzens
Nno own the property aud possess the education.
aIyE TuE COLoHKD PEOPLE PlFTY YEARS,
ana tten cal tbem 20 account; but 10 say that we
should un1cf TIE circumstances. look for a good
condition o. things A. toe eRd Of Only nine years
tlOnn
sWnat srs yoar siows on the subject OF the edi-
tofiai sGgge-tiOns 81 the NEW ioLK HERALD con-
cerDing rscOhstfuciion convention winch shall
DIlng the diverse scaiclts OF the two sections
together 80
u aln as liberal In my views on that subject as
any uau Iu flc COunfIT. aud nothing would more
accord BilA AZ ympathies tuan Efforts made 70
produce the result suggested"
'wny then demand the presence OF troops IN
this aud Ot1fr states J"
sBecaLs5 the Two races arc standing very muca
alOOi from each Othar. On tue one hand the white
people aaye IOt yet fullv learned tue lesson OF
p0lItlcal toieTsLCn, ana On the other hand tBe
rOlnIed people uate not lealned Moderation in
taeir langsls.e aaa actions. 1Ie consequence Is
tast II II avs IA tre poreF OF dozen asisa