The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-31
Pruciamesion.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

Whereas, information has reached
me that grave disorders exist in the
County of Eigefeld, rendering inse-
cure the lives aud property of its citi.
zene, and threatening still further to
disturb the pubic peace OF eaid
County; aud whereas, it appears that
the arma Of the State are now in the
hands of the individual members Of
the State militia in said County, with
out authority of law or the orders of
the Commander-in Chief, aud are
used in O manner not consistent with
che proper maintenance of the public
peace; aud whereas, it appears that
other armed military organizations ex.
1st In said County. not authorized by
the general militia law of the State.
nor sanctioned by the Com mander-in-
Chief, which said military organiza-
tions ore alleged to be an obstacle at
the present time to the restoration of
good order in said County; and where :
as, 1t Is fnrther alleged that the said
County is suffering from incom petent
and dishonest County officials:
Now, therefore. I, Daniel H. Cham.
berlain, as Governor Of the State and
Oommander:in.Ohief OF the military
forces thereof, do make this, my pro-
clamation. whereby I command and
require all arms and equipments be-
longing to the State, and now in the
possession of the State militia in said
County. to be forthv with delivered to
the commanders OF the several compa-
nies br militia organisations compos-
Ing the State militia in said County,
and by the said commanders to be de.
livered to the Colonel of the. 9Th Reoi-
ment OF the State Militia, at EDGE.
field Court House. there to be safely
kept to await the further action of the
Oommsndor.in. Chief.
And do further command and re-
'Gnire 81! military organizations nov
existing in said County, not forming a
part Of the State militia. nor sane
toned by the Oommapder-in.O Chief, to
forthwith disband, and henceforth to
cease from assembling, arming, drill
Ing. pafading or otherwise engaging
in any military exercises.
And I do further proclaim to all the
citizens of said County, that the Con-
stitution and laws of tile State provide
ample and convenient modes for The
removal of any public officer, elected
BY the people. who shall be- guilty of
misconduct In Office; and that the
Governor is ready. at all times, to
listen 60 any complaints made against
any officer who holds his Office by
Executive appointment. and upon rea-
eonable proof Of misconduct in Office,
to sumrnarily remove or suspend such
officer - "'i
And do hereby enioin upon all
good 'citizens OF said County, to Law
aside ell passion. to refrain from ali
cots tending to proddce excitement or
ill.feeling between different parties or
Glasses of citizens In said County, and
to join in an earnest effort TO restore
that goodwill towards ench other. and
that common regard for public order
and reliance ON the peaceful agencies
OF the law for the redress Of wrongs,
which are the chief safegnards of indi.
vidual rights and the public welfare.
In testimony whereof, have hercunto
set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the State to be
H. g affixed, at Columbia, this twen-
ty.eighth day OF January, A. d.
1875. and in the ninety ninth
yeur OF American Independence
By the Governor:
DANIEL L.. CHAMBERLAIN.
H E. HAYNE, Secretary of State.
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