New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-08
sented ct every step. even by those whose CO.
operation he commands.

operation he commands.
One thing is apparent here already as the result OF
the movement the course of which have traced and
that is that the Governor has the confidence OF
considerable proportion of the taxpayers and white
citizens generally of the State The Charleston Ners
and Courier the most able well as the btterest OPP
ponent of Chamberlains election, is now earnest in
his support and declares it's complete faith in his
past and present conduct and character. The Demo-
Gratis cooperate with him in all respects, and If we
may accept the evidences which appear to an OBJ
server, there is n genuine movement toward good
feeling and cooperation between honest Northern
men and the class commonly known as old residents.
The County of Edgefeld is an example. Here in
last December anarchy prevailed The white rifle
clubs and the cOlored militia were in armed col
lsion. Gin-houses were burned by the score, and
outrages of all kinds prevailed. Instead of distort-
ing these troubles for political purposes, Gov Cham
berlain promptly disbanded the rifle clubs and dis
armed the militia, and peace now regns throughout
that county. In the hands of Kellogg the Edge
field disturbances would have assumed the proper
tions of rebellion, and the supporters of force
bills would have been supplied with new and pow
erfl argument for use upon the minds of those who
can never BE made to believe that the results of the
war are beyond dispute, and that Secession is as
much thing of the past as the Missouri COmpro-
mise or Notification.
DIVIDED OPINION AS TO THE GOVERNORS MOTIVES.
What have said to the support given the Gov
crnor by the Conservatives must not be construed
as implying that all of them have implicit confidence
in the integrity of his motives although it is true
perhaps that majority give him credit for honesty
of purpose The divided opinion on this subject was
succinctly stated by Democratic editor of whom i
asked the question, "What do you think OF Cham
berlain ~ 81 think, Sir" said he, "that he is
81, t.n
deep game" Exactly what that deep game is, bis
critics are unable to say Is he looking for the
seat of Senator Robertson in the United States SEN
ate Is he paving the way for a denomination for
Governor by the cOngOmerate party which he de-
feated last Novemberi Does he entertain the idea
that the man who can bring South Carolina out of
the Slough of Despond will reflect such
credit upon his party that he may secure
place OH the Republican National ticket in 1867
All these questions. with Others involving the idea
of deep-lad plan for the qualification Of political
ambition are asked, but must long remain unan-
swered. The attitude of the colorcd people toward
the Governor and his policy is an important element
i'll the problem, and to that my inquiries have been
particularly directed. There is no doubt that many
of the colored leaders, such as Nash, Elliott, Smals,
and Purvis are more or less disafected toward
Chamberlain On the other hand he has the cordial
all of whom men of influence OF the great mass
of coored voters it is impossible now to speak with
certainty. With most of them honesty is no great
recommendation to public confidence; it is a thing
to be applauded in speeches. but may he carried too
far in official life. Your honest man, they reason, is
too apt to be poor and stingy Give them gather the
full purse and the open hand of the dashing fellow
who knows how to make the best of his Opportuni-
ties and who by single vote OF once scribbllng his
name shall amass enough money to buy fine horse
and carriage and pay the expenses of the party in the
next county election. 1t must be admitted, how
ever, and never before could 1t be said with
truth, that the blacks less in bondage
to their old leaders. who use them to
enrich themselves, than formerly. This was shown
i'll the respectable number of Republican votes
given 10 Green last Fall. Whether vigorous appl-
cation of the part lash will bring them back to their
old allegiance cannot now be predicted All ! have
said goes 10 show that the effect of the recent changes
here in the Republican party, in this State is most
uncertain. | have met some prominent Republic
cans who say that Chamberlain will be abandoned
by his party two years hence. ! conclude that
while this is not inevitable, there is strong proba
bility that such may be the result. Judicious Oh
servers, who ought TO understand the situation If
anybody does, say that no man who really does his
duty as Governor can hope for further support.
Others again, Win good reason pfcuct general
collapse of the present organization of the party,
and "new departure" with one wing led by Pat
terson and Elliott, and one by Chamber
lain and Cardozo with the balance of power
in the hands of the Democrats. With the Republ-
cans thus divided South Carolina will have her best
opportunity to obtain good government. The course
of every honest man will be plain and the honest
being numerous enough to he cOnciliated in such
a contingency it will be easy to elect an honest Legs
lature as well an honest Governor, and the work
of filing the bench with honest judges, which has
been begun already will insure the complete success
of the cause of Reform. Altogether the prospect
most encouraging; the bright hopes of the people
are reflected in their faces; agriculture promises
rich reward for industry manufactures are spring
ing up capital acquires confidence i'll the integrity
of the State; tho people find that, after all their
losses through disagreement and malfeasance, they
not without valuable resources nothing but the
perverseness of fate can prevent South Carolina
from entering soon upon q career more prosperous
than she has ever before enjoyed.