The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-12-03
THE CONTEST IN THE SOUTH.
MATTERS lpPROACHING CRISIS
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

IN sUUTH CAROLINA.
Dackey Threatening to can In the state Com
stable. TO Remove the Edseneid Members
The Democrnt. Determined to Rc-ist-Two
Coiorsd Republicans DESERVING the bnyonet
House. and Others Likely TO Follow
CotrMBrA, g. c., Dec. The situation
nere Ia unchanged. The Democratic ana nc
publican Legislatures have occupied the ha'' OF
the House OF Representatives since Nov w. anu
both are working to secure the advantage ms
morning, as yesterday, both Houses were al
tourped few minut sbcforc IL, and were called
TO order again by tho two Speakers at that hour.
The lower part Of the State House is
stiiI occupied by the troops. The pros
pect OF the forcible removal OF the Edsencld
and Laurcns delegations seems more remote
than ever and II seems entirely dependent on
Instructions from Washington. As such move
ment would also involve the removal OF the
ILLEGALLY seated Republican delegation from
Barnwcll, which would deprive the Rcpublcans
of quorum, II will scarcely he attempted.
concurrent resolution has been adopted 10y the
Senate aud the Mackey House poslponinc the
special order for to-day, which was the counting
OF the vote for Governor and Lieutenant-Goy-
srnor. until 2 L. NJ. on Monday THIS indicates
hesitation and weakuess among the Repub-
IIcans, or that they are waiting Instructions
from Washington.
I:3O +. M-Two Of the most prominent Renub-
ncan members (colored) namely, Myers and
Hamilton OF Deaufort-have just deserted
Mackey's side OF the House, and been sworn In
by MIR. Wallace, the Democratic Speaker. Others
are expected to follow their example tits even.
Ing. Both Houses are still in session. There
has been no Interference oy the military as yet.
The Senate has adjourned until Monday.
A motion was made to-day In the Supreme
Court In behalf OF Wallace tue SleAker OF the
Democratic House, for amaudamus on Mackey,
the Speaker Of the Republican House, to COM
pei him to deliver the returns for Governor,
now In his posses ton. 10 Wallace, as the legal
Speaker OF the LEGAL House also, motion for
quo warranto on tho Hayes electors. Both
cases are to be heard on Monday.
Mackey, In the House this evening. told Wal
lace he int, nded to remove the Edgeheld men
with state constables. Wallace said the House
was the only conseryaior Of its own order aud
ooud not legally be interfered with by con-
stablee or any outside force. and he would resist
them '3lth all the pewrr NJ his Command and
not WELD except to- United Ststes troops under
command Of Gen ku1et. NJ tiers are now ap-
proeohing crisis. II Gcn. kueeI snst ins
he declines to do so they will remain.
or. M-Ihe Republicans. to-nisht. seated
four more members from AUbevii county with
out hearing urott st- or cOttests, and while the
Democratic members were In the Hall holding
certificates II election from the Board OF Can
vassers. No military or constaoulary have yet
made their appearance at the St.te House. The
crisis has passed until Monday.
IBtcrr-iing Proceedings in the Dual Uouses-
CoIUMpIA. Dec. 2.-The two Houses of
Repre- sentatives are III In session. Neither hss
yet evidenced any disposition to eject the other,
and, barring occasional scenes Of confusion.
good feeling continues. The members Of either
House have free egress and ingress. Even the
Edgeneld ana Laurens delegation pass in and
out for their meals This morning, however, two
Of the Laurens county delegation, on their re-
turn. were stopped by the Republican door
keeper; but several Democrats reinforced their
ssrgea ant- at arms. and by some degree Of push
ing brought them 10. Matters moved smoothly
for some time.
At noon Mr. Hamilton spoke at length. repu-
dating the bayonet House, aud declaring his
intention to take the oath from Speaker
Wallace. This created much excitement
smong the members Of both Houses, many
OF whom NOV d forw rd and a collision
seemed imminent MIR Hamilton exhibited great
bodness and avowed ms intention to take the
oath AT III hazards. lie said he had been called
. Democrat four wears, tut his Republicap CON
stttuency had faith III him. Now he rose above
party. and declaring his adhesion 10 tue regd-
larly organized House he Was doing "A service 20
the people ana acting for the reservation OF
peace H took the oath and Joined the Demo
Myers OF beaufort. another colored man, also
took me oath, explaining his reasons therefor
In a speech OF hn hours length, IN which he
hrraigned Chamberlain and tue hepuoIcsu
leaders as being the ruin OF the coiored race
Toe administration OF the osth TO Myers caused
Intense excitement.
As Hamilton ana nimself hive generally been
considered leaders In the Republican House
their entry into th- Democratic House spread
demorailIation ainung tue other kepubrcans
Mackey, Bowen, Wnippsr. snnlls, Rainey. and
other leaders were seen upon the moor encour
Wouid no made rirht 10 the end A msmoe
read from the speakers desk report OF IN,
ELIZA Pinkston outrage from Louisiana, but Il
fall lAd n n 4 4
After soue further time Mr. /. W. Yomans
Democrat from BlInwell. rose In his seat anc
rea. Telegram lie Lad Just received, sayini
that the Repunhcaus on Wednesday
la admitting the bogus deeRatlon
was Al the ulne hlng sick In oed al home
His name was Sllas Cave Cave had never beer
TO Columbia at all, and vet was regularly n
rolled rs quain d member having his nain'
answered oy proxy al roll csII: Ar' homan, t
whole equalization Of the soc He'd Republican
House.
their fee', speaking ,nd yes iculating violently
but MI Yoman continued 10 close.
Myofs followed and said that member Of th'
State Board ot CanSassrrs had denounced th'
admission Of the bogus barnwe ell delcg tion IA
acrytng Outrage; Dut even this WAS Increased
by the manner III which Cave had falsely re
turned. Considerable cr' n! !in.t .tion aud recnmi
nation ensued, but failed To eliminate Cav'
from the cloud Of mystery which envelopes him
The Republlcan Hou'e seated another boru
delegation Of hve memheis from Abbevilli
county tonight, and then celebrated the even
by Singing " Hold the forl for Hayes anu Wheel
er" Win stentOIlan voices.
A member rose to Joint Of order, but hl
voice was drowned out, ana the nni-e continued
0d ndnscdm. Judge Settle aud Denny were oI
the moor aud pprafed much gratihed with TN
outburst uf untriOtistn
Nlgut egain came ou and tho Houaes betOol
then-rlyrs TO siumhcr. Numnrs Of eJectmeu
by either House we're heitu ON the street, bu
appeared to Uu without foundation.
Tomorrow will be devoted 70 religious ser
Vices. III tue hall three coloTed preachers vii
enlighteu the Republicans, and one al TWO hit
minl.ie 4 will preach before the Democrats. II
presumed tnat tue revef0nd gentleman VIII pro
vide fOr a division Of time.
The counting oi the guhcrnatorial vote ha
been pustponed untl Monday al Il.
Whether II will he set led then II dOuhtfu
The Democrats eApress much gratihcation
the rebuke aumtnisttIci by the No IN t. IN
Administrator for It's mllit r. interference
This hps encouraged them 10 continue in th
peaceful policy they nave heretofore pursued.
IHE CONSPIRiCT CHLChED.
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