The New York herald., 1876-12-19

BY TELKGRAPH TO THE HERALD
COLUMBIA, Dec. is. 1915.
Tho democratic programme Of memor.aizing Con-
gress for Its recognition Of the Hampton government
and of otherwise arriving at peaceful solution OF the
present complications, indicated in the HERALD de-
spatchcs yesterday, is being carried out Governor
Hampton and his advisers were engaged to-day
framing tho memorial which, when completed, will
be promptly forwarded and presented to both
houses Of Congress In further pursuance OF the pan
Governor Hampton to-day made formal demand upon
Chamberlain ior tho possession of the Executive De-
partment OF the government. Hampton has established
the present temporary Executive Department at the
rooms on Richardson street formerly occupied by
tho Democratic State COMMITTED Chamberlain
holds forth in the Executive Chamber at the State
House, guarded by United States soldiers and his
special constabulary who admit no one but republic
cans, members OF the press and few other privileged
persons including the members of the House and
Senate and the committees OF Congress when properly
identified by wei! known republican
Hampton's letter to-day taken to the State
House by distinguished democrat, who denied
admittance at the from: door, and was finally COM
PEELED TO send the letter in by negro wearing tho
badge OF sergeant Of the special copssabulary
Hampton's rcprcsent obliged to withdraw and
an hour aftcrward Chambcrlans rcply conveyed
Hampton by his negro usher, who said he was
instructed to deliver the precious nissve into no
other but Hampton's hands. The dusky messenger
found Governor Hampton seated at dinner in Poock's
saloon He handed the letter, with this brief ad-
drcss-"Genera Hampton, Governor Chamberlain
told me TO give this letter 10 yourself"
The following exact copies OF this interesting
correspondence between the two Governors
GOVERNOR uAMproS's DEMAND
STATE OF SoUrR CAROLINA.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
COLUMBIA, Dec Is, 1876
sIR-As Governor OF soush Carolina, chosen by the
people thereof, | havo qualified in accordance with
tho constitution. l hereby call upon you. as my
predecessor in the Office, 10 deliver up to mo tho
Great Seal of State, together with tho possession OF
the State House, tho public records and all other mat
tsrs and things apperanna to said Office Respect
- WADE HAMPTON, Governor.
D. H. CHAMBERLAIN, Esq
CHAMBERLArSs REPLY.
To this the other Governor rcplica:-
STATE OF SoUru CAROLINA
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, CoLrMBIA, Dec is, 1875
SIR-i have received the commu ncation in which
you call upon me to deliver up you tho great seal OF
the State, &C., &c. do not recognize in you any right
TO make the foregoing demand and hereby reiusc
compliance Herewith. am, sir. your obcdient
vant. ID. II. CHAMBERLAIN.
WADE HAMPTON, Esq. Governor South Carolina.
GOVERNOR HAMProy's PLANS
The letters place the dual Governors to
the respective positions they occupy. Regardless OF
Cham rain's refusal deliver up tho great seal,
records &C.. Hampton slowly proceeding to establish
his government. He is determined that 1t shall not
end in hzze, as McEnery's did in Louisiana. The
methods he adopts those OF peace, appealing all
the Tor their protection in the exercise
OF the legal and constitutional rights. Hc has ample
assurance from tho property holders In tho State and
from banks that all the unds he requires to carry
on the government will be forthcoming TO be here
after paid whom tho legal Legislature passes
a tax bill significant fact TO tho stability OF
Hampton's government Is found In tho receipt Of
letters here from Northern bondholdcrs OF tho State
VINO are anxious that Hampton should be recognized,
ms they would then bc sure OF the interest on their
bonds, while they satisfied OF the inability Of
Chamberains government 10 collect taxes and consc-
quently their bonds would become worthless.
CIRCULAR TO PROMINENT crrfzEys
AS an indication OF Hampton's purpose to proceed
steadily and systematically to establish perfect gov
crnrr.nt throughout the State the following circular
letter is being sent to tho democratic Senators and
Representatives and other leading democrats every
county in the State:-
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.
COLUMBIA, Dec Is, 1876.
SIR will thank you To give me, at your earliest
Opportunity, the full names OF the persons in your
county row filing tho following Offices County
County Sheriff. County Probate Judge, school Commits
soncrs, Jury Commissioner, Election Commissioner,
County Commissioners, Trial Justices. Should any of
the above Offices be filed by incompetent person
by any refusing TO acknowledge tho lawful govern
merit, arc requested TO suggest the name oi tho
citizen best lifted 10 fill the ofco As these appoint
mcnts OF vital importance to tho welfare OF he
State, | urge upon you TO submit the names
OF none but those possessing undoubtcd ability
and integrity. prepared to actively support and
peicaly carry out all The much needed reforms to
which we arc soiemnly pledged. In the performance
OF task depends upon tho support OF the
people, and confidently appeal TO their pat TO
let personal feelings cause them TO swervc IRON the
line OF public duty which they have hitherto SO faith
WADE HAMPTON, Governor
4 COLLISION ExPEcrEp.
II Is anticipated that tho FIRST clash conflict be-
tween the governments VIII probably originate
with tho county officials appointed by the respective
Governors. Chamberlain has already attempted TO re-
move ccrt,in Trial Justices and has appointed others
In their places the ncumbcns pcrsisently refuse
10 acknowledge their pretended successors In this
way clash is possible at any moment.
PROCEEDINGS ~ TUE REPUBLICAN
The proceedings IN the Mackey house to-day wcro
important they indicate the purpose OF the
Chamberlain government push matters, and, ]! pos
sble provoke conflict that will bring in the United
States troops. The bill TO prevent ana punish any
person or persons ior setting up government In oppo
vtiou lc the legitimate government, as they claim
Chamberlain's to be, passed 10 its third reading and
was sent TO the Senate. II is as follows:
TO PUNISH sEDrrioS.
Be IL enacted by the Senate and House OF Rcprcscn
atlyes OF the State of South Carolina, met and
sitting In General Assembly, ana by authority OF the
same
SECTION 1.-That II any person persons shall set
mn or attcmpt 10 set up. or maintasD attempt 10
,nuntain for the State Of South Carolina
y thn the limits OF the SAID state, in opposition
mo legitimate ana lawful govcrnmc thereof, he or
ihev shall be deemed guilty of felony, on
v,ciion thereof shall be punished by imprisonment In
Tho Penltcntiary Tor term Of not less than
more thar forty years, pay line Of not less than
xI0 600 nor more than 100000, one or both, within
Tho discretion OF the Court.
TIfE GovEENoR's POWER.
Sgc That II any person or persons shall set up,
s,tcnnt TO set up, maintain attempt 10 maintain,
sxeycrnmcnt within tho limits Of tho State VI south