The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-10-26

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herald.
JUDGE CARPENTER 8 OPINION.
"I'm Republican,. but I can't
vote for Chamberlain. Neither will
L vote for General Hampton, because
he represents opinions ut war with
my whole life. Personally, I like
General Hampton personally, I do
not like Governor Chamberlain. A
man Of his character is not fit to
discharge tho duties Of tie Executive
OF the State Hc is like skilful
forger, who would be moro success
full in making forgcrios than burg
lar"
This wax the voluntary expression
of Judge Carpenter, of this judicial
circuit, in my presence, few days
ago, and give it as nsamplo of what
you can hear at any tiroo coming
from the average Republican of any
responsibility or social standing.
Tho difference between Carpenter
and his associates is that, while quite
II number Of thom frcoly announce
thoir intention Of voting for Hamp-
ton, fcw Of them Disagree as to their
estimate Of Chamberlain. Blows
fall thick and heavy from I'LL sides
Oh that gcntloman's devoted head.
Ho is openly denounced by Ropub-
licans as well as Democrats us one
of the most corrupt and unscrupu-
lous leaders Of tho Republican party
i'll this State, not excepting FRANKLIN
j. Moses, who WAS dubbed by tho
New ~York Times Tho Robbcr
Governor"
ARMs IN THE HANDS OF TIE NEGROES:
Consider, too, that they have, rs
monOpohzing the militia of the State,
o o. 10000 stands of arms and m
a iequato supply of ammunition to
tlemuskets distributed among them,
and it will be socn that tho 10000
negro yoto:s of South Carolina are
quite formidable body. 10 make
the matter still worso those arms
arc not whore they should be, in tho
nlmorics and arscna!s of tho State.
They are in the hands Of the negroes.
Hardly Il cabin can be found without
it's old army mnskct or new breech-
loader. and those other fnvorito
Weapons of tho negro, the razor and
the torch, arc aboard in endless
quantity. With all these warlike
appliances, and with their passions
innamcd by unprinciplcd and dan
gerous leaders, who hesitate atnoth-
ing, not even at having tho negroes
butchercd to accomplish their onds,
it can easily be seen TINT in IN cx-
cited political contest like the
present there is ample ground for
the apprehension and alarm among
the whites. And in this lies tho
origin and explanation of tho rifle
clubs and the sabre clubs.
HAMPTON $ MEETINGS
arc tho most enthusiastic and order
ly Of any political meetings in tho
entire country, md the Ropubli-
cans md their speakers are invited
to every one of them, to hear and to
be heard. But it is in this that tho
Republicans "don't toto fair." They
will not hold mootings of their own,
nor;will they accept tho division of
time rendered them ut Hampton's &
meetings. for their speakers. Their
policy is to keep tho negroes as
much rs possible from tho tempta-
ton Of the winning ways and seduc-
tive Establishments of Hampton's
speakers. 1t is the first time since
lcconstguction that tho Democrats
Of South Carolina have "stooped to
conquer" and it is amazing, consid-
orinS the mcnacins attitude of tho
parties. to SOC how kccnly and we'll
they arc hoginning to appreciate tho
homage duo to tho now sovereign in
American citizenship when his vote
is wanted. They do not bully, pat,
ronizo or argue with tho American
African, but they coax md court
him, and often succeed in gaining
his political affections. Go to any
meeting Of Hampton's and You car
now sec negroes by tho hundreds,
mounted and mixod with the whites
wearing Hampton badges and cheer,
ing Justify for that candidate Of
reform and honest government.
CHAMBERLAIN wEAKENs.
It is strongly surmisod---and this
surmiso is warranted by the circum
stances surrounding the Republican
canvass hcro-~.that Governor Cham
berlain is heartily sick and tirod OF
+, it and that. il ho could, withon,
being charged with political coward.
ice, ho would withdraw. He has
tacitly confessed that tho present
J government Of the State Is dis,
grace and sham that he, as the
Executive, has not the power to on.
force tho law, and that tho existing