The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-12-06
SOUTH CAROLINA.

NEW YORK, December 6.-The CORE.
spondent OF the Tribune at Columbia telc.
graphs, under date OF the 4Ib, Us follows !:
"All day special trains have been arfiv-
ing, bringing bodies OF armed men, nearly
ull with rifles. They have their blankets
rolled around their necks and their
hayersacks slung, and they look very
little different from the Confederate sol.
diers with whom we we're, once so famil.
iar. They have been quartered in the
spacious buildings on the Fair Grounds
aud in the public halls Of the town.
There are only about 400 soldiers in the
city, while not less than 5000 members
OF the rife clubs are here"
GOV. CHAMBERLAIN TO THE TRIBUNE.
Governor Chamberlain, in summary
OF the situation, which he tslegraphs 10
the Tribune, says 1t is not true, US stated,
that any persons held certificates Of elec.
ton from the Supreme Court. The court,
on application, refused TO issue any cer-
ti6cates. What the persons from Edge.
field and Lawrence counties hold are
mere evidence from the clerk Of that
court that the court made an order re.
quiring the canvassera and Secretary Of
State 10 do what they have never done.
II such papers are said TO be valid eer-
tificates OF election, emitting the bearers
to be recognized as members OF the House,
l take issue and appeal TO the judgment
OF the courts and lawyers. The Demo-
cratic members holding valid cerlif-
Gates refused Tuesday, doubtless under
advice OF Senator Gordon and our other
Democratic strangers, to go into the
House because their friends from Elge-
field and Laurens counties, without cer-
ti6cates, were refused admittance. No
impediment other than this was placed in
their way by any civilor military officer.
The House now presided over by Mr..
Mackey was organized with 60 present,
holding certificates Of the State based on
the action of the canvassers, 50 Of whom
voted in the election Of a Speaker. This
is majority Of 1l6, the whole number
holding certificates Of the Secretary Of
State. The body presided over by Mr..
Wallace has never had more than 30
persons holding certificates Of the secre.
tary Of State, less than majority Of l60.
The Tribune has telegram, under tho
caption Of "a Democratic View OF AZ
fairs," which closes thus: "The Demo.
Gratis are confident OF success. Speeches
were made tonight (Monday) by Wade
Hampton and other Democratic speakers
full Of spirit, but counseling peace. The
city is crowded with armed Democrats,
and many are arriving by every train.
The Democrats will not fire a shot unless
under orders to sustain tho Supreme
Court.
The Republicans desire speedy and
peaceful settlement OF the present diff
culties, but they will never, with my con-
sent, yield one hairs breadth Of their le.
gal rights to secure peace, especially un.
der the present menaces OF the South
Carolina Democrats. Ihave fought cor.
ruption in my own party and shalt not
finch before violence in the Democratic
party"
The Democratic House has gained two
more from the Republican House,
with certificates Of the Board Of Canvas.
SerS, making 81 and lacking only one OF 4
constitutional quorum. Both Houses are
in session, also the Senate. The troopa
are being removed aud special constables
now supply their places.
COLUMBIA, Decem Der 5.-Thls morn.
ing troops wcse Withdrawn from the
doors and entrance to tho State House,
aud their places supplied BY special con.
stables acting under the orders Of Gov.
Alarge number Of special
deputy sergeants.at.RrmS were enrolled
and placed ut the doors Of the Senate and
Republican House. Troops are still re.
tained in tho State House Tor the purpose
Of protecting the Governor, and a senti.
mel PAGES the corridor in front Of Gov.
Chamberlains Office.
The Senate and House in joint session,
after the passage OF concurrent resolu.
.ion, met and canvassed the vote for
Governor and Lieut.. Governor. Tho
couulies Of Edsefeld, which gave Hamp.
ton over 5000 majority, and LaureGs,
which gave him over 100 msjOriIy,
we're previously thrown out, when The
Democratic Senator'S retired from the
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