The New York herald., 1876-11-25
WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

FROM OUR REGULAR coRResPoN DENT.
wAsnsSG-oS, Now "a. 1874
MEETING OF THE CABINEr-rHR POSSIBILITY
OF TROUBLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE
ASSEMBLING OF THE LEGISLATURE con-
sIDERED = PRESIDENT GRANT TO SUPPORT
GOVERNOR CHAMBERLAIN.
Tho critical situation OF affairs in South Carolina
the subject OF large portion OF the discussion ut the
meeting OF the Cabinet this afternoon, which was at
tended by iui representation OF the heads OF tho
several executive departments Information laid
before the meeting that in all likelihood two distinct
legislative bodies will meet at Columbia
next week, each OF which will proceed
to inaugurato a Governor. Tho republican
members OF tho Legislature to whom certificates OF
election have been issued by the Board OF Canvassers
will constitute ono body, and will naugurate Chamber
lain, whc the democratic members who have received
certificates, together with tho democratic members
from the Laurcns and Edeehed districts which
thrown out by the republican Board of Can
vassers will, II Is conjectured. meet aud
inaugurate Hampton. Tho subject was alluded
to In tho Cabinet meeting today, and tho
fear expressed that trouble would grow OF tho
pcauon OF AFFAIRS With the trouble all prospective,
and in the absence OF any reQuision from the Gov
ernor of South Carolina asking the protection of tho
federal government against domestic violence new
policy was decided upon. IL understood, how
ever, that the relative attitude of Governor Chamber
lain and the President had changed and II would
remain is at present. and that the President would
exercise In behalf OF the Governor the good Offices
which no extended last month when the peace OF
South Carolina got beyond the control OF its Executive
and needed federal interference Tor It's preservation
The Cabinet then passed to lighter matters like
banqucting party entering upon dessert. and good
deal of INDUCED in at the expense Of
the Chairman OF tho National Republican Committee,
whose exploit in suspending and hol1irg mammoth
elephant ON the verge OF yawnng abyss as depicted
in illustrated paper which handed nro1nd the
table, conceded to be expressive simile Of
Mr. Chander's gigantic efforts to save the republican
party from the faal;y of losing the electoral OF
tho three disputed States This all that
In Cabinet concerning the affairs or South Carolina;
but the public need not be surprised 10 learn that the
President In the exercise OF mis- right order United
States troops whittier he pleascs, will ghcn the
forcc now at Columbia, which comprises thirteen
companies; indeed news despatch received here
this afternoon says that companies had
already arrived at Columbia this morning All this
would indicate that the government is determined
considerable force of United States troops in
and about Columbia, enough, IL is believed, to sup
sion OF the expected meeting OF tho two Legislatures
the Inauguration Of :ho Governors week.
The Chamberlain Legislature will be supported by the
federal government. In any event great political
commotion in Columbia seems inevitable.
THE ADDITIONAL TROOPS.
or the additional force OF military ordered to WASH
ng,on 1t is now thought that ttlo f Of will
Of cavalry and that almost all OF II will be infantry
1t i, believed that 1t will DO made up Of the
panes OF tho Eighteenth regiment and battalion Of
the Third regiment-sixteen companies In ALL The
light battery under command OF Captain Ramsey OF
tho Second artillery, comprising four three-
inch rifles, stationed at Fort McHenry
will como hero as soon as stables are
completed for the horses. The battery will march from
baltimore 10 Washington. instead OF coming by rail-
hd will make the distance in two days Tho detacn.
of the Third infantry, referred to above will
probably take transport Jackson barracks three
miles below New Orleans, and come ali tho way Dy
water.
ONE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE NAVY INTER-
VIEWED As TO RECENT NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
An official OF the Navy Department was closely
questioned to- day as to tho destination OF the moni-
tors Monauk, Passac and Wyandotte, which. several
days ago, dropped down to Hampton Roads from tho
Norfolk Navy Yard These vessels had been for
nearly six months lying at that yard, manned by
only few officers and men, who had kept them in
thorough condition and ready for at any time
upon the addition OF few men TO each. The ofncia
promptly said he didnr know whore they we're going,
but that they would probably 20 TO West Point Va
tho York River. to lay up In fresh for three or
four months to get their copper cleaned off, Ho was
Immediately asked why, II that was all that was
meant they taken out OF the Elizabeth River
whose juniper water well adapted for tho purpose
Hc said he didn't know. The questIoncr was
not satisfied and wanted to know Why a
commander ordered to tho Passac Awhile
the other vessels remained in command OF
licutenants, and the lieutenant who commanded
the Passaic relieved from command but still re-
tanned on board Ho said II probably because II
better to have officer OF that rank in command
n tho station was established at West Point Ho was
asked why the monitors were not sent tho League
Island Navy Yard where they all had been lying before
being fitted out which would save tho expense OF
separate naval station. He said they might possibly
60 there, but he couldn't say an ything about t.
s'Now. Commodore" hc asked, "are they not
coming to Washington, and Will they not arrive somo
time next week ?"
.'wsll," no answered, "thcy may probably come
here, but they have been ordered ye. They were
ordered drop down Hampton Hoads to SEQ IL tho
engines would work all right, and we have no vessels
at hand yet TO tow them up the river and We didn't
think the newspaper would get hold OF IL SO
quickly There, Pm not going to talk you any more
about IT, !"
AN INTERVIEW WITH ALEXANDER H. STEVENS.
Mr.. Alexander II. stephens, Of Georgia, arrived In
Washington this morning. looking better that he did
during the Fortythrd Congress- He has gained about
ten pounds Juno last, when his general health
began TO improve He occupies hts old quarters at tho
National Hotel, and is attended by two coorcd SER
wants, OF whom-Harry-h has acted in tho capacity
Of body servant TO Mr.. stephens for many years.
Notwithstanding his improved appearance he is still
great sufferer from what his physicians term pelvic
neuralgia, which ut times occasions him intense pain
His right loot is considerably swoon and his left leg
has boen shortened. by two inches being drawn
up at tho nip He 10 no longer able to rise from his
chair without assistance After being assisted to arise
ho can abOut fho roOm with fhc MD n his