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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

Republican deficiency in the returns from inc s4eenI
Ward They claim that II he there had as many votes s
the other Republican candidates he wOuA he eecteu'
and they confident such is the case Statements are
made charging Of the canyasSers-twO IN pdilcu-
lar-with dOctOrng" the returns To gratify persOa en-
mites and to win money they had wagered on the re-
suit IL possible however that the scratching OF Mr.
WOrths name. which INDUCED in so freely may IN
this ward have been carried sufficient length to ac
takes may be discovered in Mr.. WOrts vote and In the
Others The instruments used by the police are
very liable to slip from one figure To another,
or the three Congressman elected from Kings county,
only one b. Cht"nden, in the llld District Is Kepup
lican II now appears that his opponent, Thomas ,.
Dakn will contest the election. Cen Dakn stated 10
TRIBUNE reporter yesterday that he believed that on
fair vote the majority In the district was his ny ABOUT
GOO He said that he had very good reasons for bslcN,
ing that the result not fairly given, ana he WOu
contest il at once He declined Ia state the grounds lur
this step. but said he had placed the whole matter IN I
hands Of his counsel eX-Judge Morris 1t Is ruIn0red
that Gen. Dlkn believes that money has been ullW-
fully used in the canvass, and that votes nav
been counted ill., ;. b. Chittcndep denied most
cmphatically having used dollar OF morey
to promote his election, and all knoWitugc
Of any unfarncss whatever in the election He sild aI
his whole canvass had been entirely In the hands OF
MrsSrs. Nichols Woodruff and Mclean and that he De-
cyed them utterly incapable Of any underhanded Oler-
atiOns He was approached by friends OF Nj. Macy to
arrangements for the withdrawal Of the latter Dut
positively declined to have thing 10 do win the mat
ter. Aside from the contributed by HIM az trst I"
the political fund not one dollar given by him 10
promote in any way election. Mr. Mclean confirmed
I'm the strongest terms the statements OF MI emit, hIe
and said he did not think there was the shado" OIL
ground for contest.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
A DISPATCH FROM GOV. CHA"HERLAlN.
A REPUBLICAN MAJORITY OF sEvrRAL THOUSANDS

A DISPATCH FROM GOV. CHAMHERiAlN.
A REPUBLICAN MAJORITY OF sEvrRAL THorsANp.
-DEMoCR,TIC HOPES BASED On FRAUDS
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TEmr>El
COLUMBIA, 5. C., Nov. 1O.-Oniclal returns have
not been made ncr the official count completed in
more than onc-half Of the counties Hence
all reports are based on estimates largely.
Our reports give a Republican majority
in the State. The Democrats base their
claim on alleged majoritIes in three or four hitherto
heavy Republican counties. Information reaches
us to-day of systematic frauds in those counties
which, if substantiatcd account for the Democratic
claims Their reported maorities are evidently the
result of practices which will invaldate their claims
The final canvass and scrutiny win be necessary to
arrive at the real result. We know beyond dispute
enough to make a Republican majority of several
thousands certain. Neither party can yet fix the
exact figures. ID. II. CHANBfRLAIN,
Governor of South Carolina
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
DEMOCRATIC CLAIMS UNAvMLINC.

DEMOCRATIC CLAIMS UNAVAILING.
soUTH CAROLINA SAFE FOR THE REPUBLICANS BY
EIGHT THOUSAND MAJORITY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBusEl
WAsHINGTON, Nov. 1O.-ScnaIor Patterson Of
South Carolina who has arrived here, has just re-
ceiyed the following dispatch from Gov. Chamber
lain. which seems to show conclusively that Hayes
and Chamberlain have carried south Carolina:
COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 10, 1876.
tn tbe Hon. JNo. r. PATTERSON, United States Aena-
-. uo,b;po,op: South Carolina is safe for the Re
nublicans. The Democrats claim it on the basis OF
immense apparent maorties in Edgcicld, Laurens,
Barnwcll and Abbovllc. If any such results appear
thew are fraudulent, and will not avail Giving the
Democrats all they claim in counties not yet deh
nitclv heard from, and giving Republicans only what
we know we have the result is majority for the Re
nnblicans Estimating upon the basis of the real
and honest vote and final canvass and determination
we shall carry the State by fully 5000.
ID. II. CHAMBERLAIN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
SMALL LOSSES IN SOUTHERN COUNTIES

A BARE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY CLAIMED.
LAKE CITY, Fla, Nov. l0-1:30 p. m.-Ihe steam
boat referred to yesterday having been sent out
for information from counties mp 81. John, River,
reached Pilatka at II o'clock last night with re-
turns showing increased Democratic laaIorI;leS. II
is now declared that the State will give Demo
cratic majority of at least LOO votes The JoCh-
sonriilc Press to-day says that Florida has given
Democratic majority of G3s, statement based on
figures prepared by experienced men and on
Trustworthy returns and carefully computed esu-
mates. Partial returns from Manatce County a
,parscly populated Democratic region in southern
Florida. give Democratic majority Of 1885, Demo
craiic gain OF lGG.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
THE PRESIDENCY.
TIRE ELECTION OF HAYES ALMOST
ASSURED.

ASSDhED.
,. PROSPECTS IMPROVING IN ALL THE CLOSE
sr,Trs-rHE PRESIDENTS EFFORTS TO SECURE
A FAIR COUNT.
Tho latest returns strengthen the assurance
e Hayes's election. Florida is claimed by
the Republicans by from 1000 to $500 ma
,oritv. and the DEMOCRATS have reduced
their claims to 33S. Gov. Chamber
lain claims South Carolina by fully 5000
majority. and the Democrats have reduced
.beir claim of LOO majority to 1000 for
Hamnton. which is a confession that Tilden
has lost the State. Senator Patterson says the
State has been carried by the Republi-
cans by at least 10000 majority. The
official canvass will not begin till
next Tuesday, and the final canvass
will not be made till one week from Monday.
He saws the riot in Charleston was serious, aud
from 80 to 40 men were killed on each side
He charges the instigatiOn of the riot to the
Democrats. There is no decisive news from
Louisiana The Democrats have modified
their position, claiming 5000 now against
$4,000 claimed yesterday, but the Republicans
are as confident as ever.
President Grant has issued two orders to
Gen. Sherman to send troops to Louisiana ana
Florida with instructions to secure an honest
count of the votes. He urges prominent clu-
zens of both parties to 90 to New-OTleans ana
witness the counting, and has appointed Gen.
Garfield, Judge Kelley, Senator Logan, Con-
cressman KassOn, and Mr. John Schon-
berg of Pennsylvania to go there for the
same purpose. Chairman Hewitt of the
National Democratic Committee has issued an
address requesting Senators Bayard, Randolph,
and Beck, ex-Govs. Palmer of Illinois, Blair of
Michigan. and BIgler and Curtin of Pennsyl-
vania Cows. IngersOll of Connecticut and
Bedle of New-Jersey, to go to New-Orleans
20 insure a fair count. A meeting OF
monument Republicans was held AT
the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening,
at which it was agreed to ask the National
Republican Committee to request the National
Democratic Committee to unite in the appoint
ment of men of the highest character from
both parties. in whom the public have con-
fdence. TO 20 to New Orleans and inspect the
count.
Gov. HAYES at last says he is entirely con-
fdenr of his election if fair count is had.
A dispatch from South Carolina reports the
LEGISLATURE of that State Democratic on JOINT
ballot by majority of one. If this is true, 1t
insures the election of a Democrat to the
United States Senate in the place of Robert
son and makes still further reduction iii the
Republican majority. The present Indications
are that it will not be more than five or SIX
in the next Congress. At present it Is 10.
Additional r turns make a few changes in
the table of Representatives probably elected
printed yesterday, bu- they leave the result
Substantially the same. The latest reports
give the Democrats majority of II, which
may be increased to 20 or %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
NETWORK STATE.
THE LARGEST VOTE on RECORD.
rHDEN'S MAJORITY 32,OOO-ThE ASSEMBLY RE-


THDEN's MAJORITY 32,0OO-THE ASSEMBLY RE-
PUBLICAN.
Returns from few more counties of New
York state have come to hand but they do not change
the result OF the election previously stated. THE
TRBUNEs estimate OF Tdenr majority, made up election
night stll holds good with very slight change. The
majority stated at 10000. II is calculated to be
32O0Oand only the Official count VIII change this estimate
Of it, Tden carries the state candidate for the Pres
the day OF election it feared by Republicans that the
vote Of the state particularly OF the rural counties.
would be light account OF the rain This appears,
however. To have had no effect on either party,
as an extraordinary vote p0lled all over
tho State. 1t larger than ever before,
larger even than in 1SGS, the year OF enormous
frauds. NewYOrk City polled 16l.Ol8 votes against
155,s9i in 1865, and Kings County 9G5G0, against g.
sos in s6S. In nearly every county the increase
to have been at least 10 per cent and in few it 80
per cent. The total vote is probably $4,000. Both
parties surprised ut the result and in Niagara, Wash
ingtOn, aud OnOndaga Counties the Of money
Is freely charged by both sides. No adj
dtOna facts III regard to the Constitutional
amendments reported, except that the
most serious opposition to them WAS exhibited
in oneida County. The vote there G6si for and
3426 against Elsewhere hardly any greater opposition
made than in Troy where the vote was s,079 for
and 202 against Returns TO the result in the lower
house the Legislature still incomplete There is
doubt as To one AsSembyman in Albany, Ontario. Steu
ben and Wayne each. At least 20 members, however
Republicans, giving them majority OF H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
DEMOCRATIC CLAIMS ABATING.
ID. II. CHAMBERLAIN.

THEY NOW DECLARE THE STATE FOR TIIDEN BY
ONLY 1900.
CHARLESTON, S. G., Nov. l0.-This county gives
fine Rcpnblicans 6,214 majority. According to
Democratic authorities nearly all the counties heard
from, officially OF unoficially give Hampton DEM
for Governor 1918 majority. The Democratic
Presidential ticket it is claimed, is not cut as much
as was at first supposed; it is not believed that
TiIden will fall more than 400 or 800 behind Hamp-
ton and it does not appear possible Tor the Rcpubh
cans to overcome tho figures above given from the
counties not officially heard from. The latest re-
vision of the returns by The Neps and Courier SDem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
THE GREAT FAIR CLOSED.
FINAL CEREMONIES.

ADDRESSES BY THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENIs-pREsr-
DENT GRANT DECLARES THE EXHIBITION CLOSED.
The International Centennial Exhibition was
closed at Philadelphia yesterday with special cere
monies. The ran-stom obliged the Commissioners
to abandon their purpose of giving the exercises in
the open air and to hold them in the Judges
Hall. Addresses were made by Mr.. Morrell,
the Chairman Of the Executive Commit
tee; Mr.. Welsh, President of the Board Of
Finance; Mr.. Goshorn, the Drector-General, and by
Gen. Hawey. President of the Commission. Presi-
dent Grant made the final announcement declaring
the Exhibition closed. The music was under the
direction of Mr.. Theodore Thomas. Boxes for tho
packing of exhibits arrived on the grounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
GENERAL FOREIGN Ne VS..
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE.

RUSSIA AGREES TO HOLD CONFERENCE On TIE
ENGLISH BAsIs--A RUSSIAN LEGION TO BE Or
CANNED IN SERvIA
LONDON. Saturday, Nov. II, 1876.
The Post publishes an Official announcement
Of Rnssas formal acceptance Of the English proposal
for conference at COnstlntn0pe on the basis OF the
integrity and independence OF Turkey. The proposal, as
accepted by Russia, includes the condition that the
Powers Jointly and seyeray renOuuce all intention Of
ACCOMPLISHMENT.
The Standards dispatch from Belgrade says: a" Gen
TchcrnaycG will remain there TO organize Il Russian
legion. which will garrison Belgrade as a prccaution
AGAINST the discomfort Of the people"
BELGRADE, Saturday, Nov. 10, 1876.
Gen. Tchcrnayef has resolved to remain p'rha-
PARIS Friday, Nov. 10, 1876.
The Count Of Chandordy has been appointed fIrnch
DELEGATE to the Conference the Power on the Eastern
question IT. expected that the conference Will begin
its session IN about iOrtui-ht.
CoNSTASrI>oPLE, Friday, Nov. 10, 1876.
The Porte has not yet replied 10 Ensand's conference
PROPOSAL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
GOV. HAYES CONFIDENT.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov 10.-The Republican Com
mittee, a majority Of whom have heretofore had
doubts as to the result, are now perfectly conf
cent Of Hayes's election. and have so informed
'heir correspondents. 1t is said that Gov. Hayes
himself no longer doubts his election, and is con-
mat have been set down as doubtful will fully
prove this fact to the perfect satisfaction of all
TAR minded men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
FOREIGN NOTES.

MADRID. Nov. 1O.-lIaSs will be said to-mor-
roy m the rpo,c OF the soul Of the Duchess OF Aosia
cX-QuC,u oi spun
Io<poN. Nov. 11.-fifty thousand soyer-
elm. for Montreal and sl6ouoO sterling Ia American
eagles Tor New-lorA were "ih'il"h from o'nA E''''i
diN.
HAVANA, Nov 1O.-Ihc cigar manufacturers,
at "a ui,ctiu, held ia Ia" Casino Espano have adopted
resolution 10 petition the Government to rails, the eN
mort duty ou tobacco leaf To II in gold per quni ad
irl. manufactured cigars Tree OF duly Inc oNc' OF
Iii. measure, To- promote the interests OF hf Maud'
tutrr, and check the expectation oi raw tobacco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
rnlnl .4G.7S6 i6.ISi

This timate gives "a Democratic mJorly o' o. uil
"a, IN, ,r D,il,v,. ov II figures by 6s2. Capt Jewett
md 10 pursue the inquiry until lie arrives at TIA" ac-
Truth O. the vote. At all events the matter VIII be
o. Gladly settled next Tuesday.
some doubt seems also to be entertained OF the cleo
ton ~ the Democratic candidate for commissioner
from the towns can alone settle the question: put
they probably will defeat hr Cunnihg1ann
The friends of Jacob Worth are busy IN
.csiigang The election figures IN the vita Assembly
District There is what they consider unaccounta6ie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 1d.-rriya'o tlccrams TO
Col Eii-tow and other Republicans from tH" South
and from Washington claim that Florida has surely
gone Republican,
SAvAvNAH Ca, Nov. 1O.-Adyic.- from Florida
say that tire STATE has undoubtedly gone Democratic
by 1000 majority. There has been no disturbance
SO far as heard from.
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gives South Carolina to Tllden and Hampton by over
1,2OO majority.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. 10-7he Necs ana
Courier has received advices from the last OF the
counties hitherto reported unoficially making
Uampton's majority for Governor 1,i3i Ildens
majority may fall 200 or 300 behind liamptohs pu'
il Is claimed to be certainly over 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
slowly, and some from extreme southern counties
cannot be received for several days.
NJ. MARTIN,
Chairman Republican Campaign Committee.
REPUBLICAN OFFICIALS CLAIM THE
VICTORY.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Thc Secretary of the
Treasury received a dispatch from Gov. Stearns at
noon to-day saying that Florida has gone Republi-
can by $500 majority. Mr.. Martin, Chairman of
the Republican Campaign Committee, also tele-
graphs from Tallahassee to friend in this city that
"the Republicans have elected their National and
State tickets sure" similar private message was
received early this morning from A. H. Knight, Col
lectOr of Internal Revenue at Jacksonville.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
FLORIDA.
WHY FLORIDA Is REPUBLICAN.

WHY FLORIDA Is REPUBLICAN,
AS0hSIAINED HAYES MAJoRIrIEs CANNOT POSSIBLY
BE OVERCOME BY DEMOCRATIC COUNTIES TO BE
HEARD FROM
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.I
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Nov. love base our claim
" Republican majority upon the fact that the
'Ounties heard from give larger Republican ma
'0rity than can be overcome by the largest Demo
cratic majority which the remaining counties can
possibly give Our present majority cannot be hon
ssty reduced below 1000. Returns come In very
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
DISPATCH TO DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS.
FRAUDS AND INTIMIDATION SAID TO BE PRAcTICED
BY REPUBLICANS

FRAUDS AND INTIMIDATION SAID TO BE PRACTIcED
BY REPUBLICANS.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Nov 1O.-l send you for pub
LEGATION, as indicating the mode in which the cleo
ton has been conducted by Republicans i'll this
State, the following just received from the Chair
man of the State Democratic Executive Committee:
MONTICELLO. Fla, Nov. 3, 1876.
To Col. J. J. DANIEL, J. H. PAINE, esq. and j. NJ
BAKER, eSq.-DEAR SIRs: The election here yester-
day was a disgrace to our civilization. CUR
chalengers were excluded from the pollrooms, not
withstanding written agreement to admit them,
and they were unable to hold their positions under
the windows. Six hundred more votes were cast
than there were voters in the country by the officials
and our party canvass. which do not materially
disagree. They ovcTrun MS with fraudulent votes
while our challengcrs were excluded Intimidation
was practiccd To such extent as to deter our
colored Democrats from voting with rs. The women
were the worst. Will send you some astounding
details when l have time to write. Mail Is now
leaving. Yours very truly, ;. PAsCo
In this county and elsewhere the jais were opened
and the inmates brought to the polls and voted solid
Republican. Notwithstanding these and similar
acts Florida has gone Democratic on both state and
National tickets Nothing but gross frauds III the
canvass can deprive us of the result The latest
turns strengthen this conviction. j. j. DANIEL,
Chairman Democratic Executive Committee, lid
Congressional District, Florida.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
TO the foregoing diSpitch ''u' ShcIHdh 'o-''y 'o'
grabbed 10 Gen. Sheridan the following reply
TATAi. RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Nov. 1O.-A westward
hound passenger train the Hannibal and St. Joseph
Railroad was thrown from the track Brookeld yes
terday morning at about o'clock One ear was rolled
twice and a half and three Others turned on
their sides one man and infant child are supposed
10 he fatally injured and about twenty other
are hurt sever. OF them severely. The wounded were
All taken TO Brookheld.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS DISPATCHES

FRAUD IN HE BOARD OF CANvAssERs FEARED
CHARLESTON, 5. G., Nov. 10-We have Official re-
turns from every county except two-one hepupn-
can one Democratic From both we have perfectly
reliable information. The returns and these es'l-
mates give us a clear majority Of at least l'Zoo
We have proof of fraud and intimidation III INC
sea-cOast counties, which are largely kephplcdh
We do not fear fraud III the count OF the man
ayers and of the Commissioners of Election. Nedo
fear fraud in the Board of State CanyaSSers. Nearly
every one of these is candidate voted for in the re-
turns they canvass The Republican reports sent
North are mere estimates studiously ignoring the
official returns although these are made 10y boards
in which their party have majority, and are eVi-
IDENTIFY intended to prepared fraudulent action OF
the State Board of Cunyassers.
c. IL SIMONrnN. Ohm. Dem. TX. Com.
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IOFISIANI.
CONGRESSMAN GIBSONS CLAIMS.
TILDEN MAJORlTY-A FAIR COUNT wANrED-THE
PRESIDENTS ORDER.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. /

IkISlDENl : ONl'lk
IBT TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNE
NEw-ORLEANs Nov 1O.-I venture to thank YOU
for the sentiments of TIE ThBCNE The official
returns show that Tldcn has carried the
State by about 5000 majority. We
ask fair and honest count. We appreciate the
situation The stability Of our institutions should
be dearer than party. The Presidential pronun-
ciamento is such departure from constitutional
methods that it takes away civil responsibility in
the midst of profound tranquility and creates I'M
easiness. RANDALL l.. GIBSON
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4 FEyItN RAID FEARED.

OTTAWA, Nov. lO.-lhc Department OF MI
ti has received Information from Adams, ". that
arms and ammunition being concentrated there b}
the Fni,u. MaiorGcu. Smith taking every precan-
ton aud IA have volunteers IN readiness III case oil al
emergency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
THE BRITISH LABOR CONFLICT.

This mornings Post says: :" agreement has
been reached between the master and operative cotton
simmer, of Blackburn by which the threatened great
lockout /, ayortcd" other papers on the same informal
ton Io not consider the maucr finally arranged but
REGARD an agreement as LIculy probable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
TIE NEw-zEALAND NAIL SERVICE.

san FRANClsCo, Nov. lO.-Adylccs from
Nrw.Z laui by tho steamer city Of san Francisco say
that r Oh. Colonial Lcgi,iUic ON tie lltI ~ O,i'htf
,h. Minister gave uot.., 't motion Ia. 'h' man
Aut.liu,l ld Honolulu aul Chat Nc"-LcJiaud> snare
OF ti, suu,pl. bee reduced S1,uOD annually.
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THE SANDERS on THE UNITED STATES
NLLs AIILl. Erllly. Nov. 10. l-.l.

The Minister OF Commerce announced In the
Chamber of Deputies this afternoon tnatNr ""s""urh'
zee American Minister. had declared himself satisfied
1u,th NJ din ~ouucrar, disc aimcr OF the authorship Jt
the ett,r sAudrrins the people OF tue United states
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tpy 1r1rqR.pu TO TIE rRrsrSg1


tRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRlBl Sg.l
WAsUIvoT TON Nov Ex-senator Patterson, who
has arrived here from South Carolina, came chiefly
for thc purnosc of asccrtainIng the results of the
national election as IT had been utterly impossible
to learn the truth at Charleston. Until he arrived
ot Petersburg he had supposed. from the private
Democratic and press reports, that lildcn had ear
RED Wisconsin, Illinois. and all the Pacific coast
States; but he had heard nowhere in South Caro-
lima the claim made 10y the Democrats here that
Tillcn or Hampton had carried that STATE.
He did not know until to-day that
such claim was made. Democrats yesterday in
Charleston refused To take bets on majority "i
10000 for Chamberlain. Mr.. Patterson says that
there is no ground for doubt that the Republicans
nave carried South Carolina. GOV. Chambcrlalu's
private kilograms from Columbia this evening con-
firm this claim. II appears that the only possible
basis for the Democratic claims of carrying the
State is the assumed maioriiics in the river counties
along the Georgia border. In some of these coun-
the, there are few polling places, and IN al of
them there were only three companies of United
States troops At all the polling place, near
which there were no troops, senator Patterson as
scrts, tie Democrat, pollod large number" 81" VOTES
from r,pcat,rs VINO came over H." Georgia line.
The increased naiortc, IN these border counties II
had been hoped by the Democrats, might give
HAMPTON 20 chance If success but GOV. Chamber
lam says There is uo doub, rbat coaccdug all that
The Democrats claim for these committee the R"pub-
H,1u, still have the state 10y 10000 majority.
ithout cou.cdiug this, the Republican, claim to
have a majority Of 10000.
The Law relative 90 the counting OF the votes m
South Carolina i- very severe Ii was enacted ~
the time of the ku-kIuN troubles, aud va, designed
to give lcbtot-hoN the utmo.; possible protection.
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