The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-11-25

crusade which the government waged
against the South; and in the South his
death will be regretted. o. a/
Thos. w. Ferry, Of Michigan, nho, at
the special sessions of the Senate in
April last was elected President pro-
tenn, succeeds Mr. Wilson as Vice Presi-
dent of the United States.
Our Congressional Representative.
The discussion of the question as to
whetherwe have a legally elected repre-
sentative in Congress or not at the pres
ent time, is certaiuly opportune. When
we say that the Third South Carolina
District has not had q representative Of
the true sentiment and interests of her
more substantial and intelligent people
since the war, We do not in the least
degree misrepresent, and unfortunately
for our whole people this anomalous con-
dftion Of our political affairs has not been
femedfed, by the reelection of Judge
Soiomon L. Hoge, who at present pre-
tends 20 represent this Congressional
District. Our readers are probably well
scauaiHtsd with his history and remark.
able success in the political affairs Of our
State. During his former term in Con-
aress, he did not secure the adoption of q
single measure that was beneficial to the
msterfal or political prosperity of this
section. Indeed, if he had any influence
in the way of government patronage, it
was so used as to result in no advantage
to. the citizens of this State. On account
of having Representatives in Congress
unacquainted with the location of our
country, we have to-day system of mail
routes which is as disadyantageous as
could easily have, been arranged. We
did not, however, intend to discuss the
fitness Of Mr.. Hoge for the position he
occupies, but rather to concur in the sug-
geston that he is ineligible to the seat to
which he has, been chosen by the colored
masses of the Third District. The act
passed by the 4Srd Congress, and ap-'
proved March Srd, 1873, regulating the
election Of members of Congress, pro-
vides: 'In each State entitled under this
apportionment to more than one Repre-
sentative, the number to which such
State may be entitled in the 43rd and
each subsequent Congress shall be elected By
districts composer Of CONTIGUOUS TERRI
Tory The Third District in this State
as constituted at the time Of Hoge's cleo
ton, consisted of the Counties of Oconee,
Pickens, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens,
Newberry and Richland-the latter coun-
ty being totally detached, with counties
of other Congressional Districts .interyen-
ing. Therelis no contiguity about ii, and
the DistriCtso constituted is not composed
of contiguous territory, and therefore does
not comply with the provisions of the Law
above cited. Hence, it is an illegal Dis
trics, and not entitled 10 representation.
But the admirers of the perpetual office
holder, whose success has been a marvel
ous illustration Of the possibility Of sub
stitutiDg brass for brains, claim that he
is entitled to his seat because he was
elected without the vote Of Richland
Coanty. Well, we believe he was, but
In Lauens County there were the most
gIariDg and outrageous frauds practiced
In the opening of the polls before the
hour for the election, and in the stufing
of the ballot box: Now, if the vote OF
Richland County Is thrown out, and that
of Iaurem also where these frauds were
practiced; MI; Hoge would not have a.
majority. i,'az .'.'i
But there Ia another reason why he
should not get the seat, viz: Because he
is not (when Richland, the detached
county, is thrown out) citizen of the
Third Congressional District. We are
sware of the fact that it Is claimed by
persons of fine legal attainments that it
is unnecessary for man to live within
the District. It is, however, reasonable
that this point should have its weight
where there are other points OF them
selves calling for his rejection.
The strong point, however, is that the
District as constituted was an illegal one,
and therefore not entitled to any repre-
sentation at all. Hence, all that can be
asked by Congress in this matter is to
declare the seat vacant. We suggest
that the people of. the entire District
make a vigorous effort to oust Hoge from
his seat, for it will be infinitely better
not to be represented than to be "n''s-
represented' by him. We hope petitions
will be circulated in every county in the
Third District, and that they will receive
the signature Of all citizens who wish
well to their neighbors and their State.
It Is time for such impositions to be made
known, and as far as practicable rectifed.
Let us endeayor to secure new election,
and with it new representative.
- The majority for the ratification OF
the new constitution, in Alabama, Will
not be less than $1,000, and may reach
$4,000. Only four counties In the ssase sas