, 1876-12-23

main in the power of our army. On
the 21st of Nov. Gen. Iroguilo oc-
cupied Manizale, Magdalena river;
transit is free. In thirty days more
all will be over. The Peruvian gov
ernment refused the request of that
of Ecuador to send ships Of war aud
troops to assist in the capture OF
Guagie from the revolutionary par
ty.
New YORK, Dec. II. - Charter
Oak Life Insurance Co. of Hartford
have purchased $4,000, 600 worth of
real estate on Broadway, Wall and
Broad streets.
Gold closed to-day at 7 3-4@7-5-s.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dec. H.
Gen. W. F. Bartlett died at Pitts
burg to-day.
BOSTON, Dec. 1S.-A building at
Holyoke, occupied by the National
Paper Manufacturing Company,
was burned to-day. Loss, $38, 900.
COLUMBIA. Dec. 18.-Ancther un-
successful ballot for U. S. Senator
was taken in the Democratic House
to-day. Everything is quiet. The
Congressional and Senatorial com
mittees are working actively but
quietly. Rumors of a compromise
between the Republicans and the
Democrats, favorable to the latter,
are circulated.
A private dispatch from Colum-
bia outlines Hampton's programme ::
He will send a memorial to Congress
by Senator Gordon and Hewitt, Civ
ing details of the election from his
standpoint, with review of the re
turning board and Supreme Court.
By this time the House committee
will return to support his claims.
He will, meantime, circulate pesi-
tions throughout the State for the
names of those who believe him
elected and want him inaugurated.
A mass meeting will be held. If he
finally gets recognition as Governor
it will be matter of regret to those
who refused to sign the petitions.
Business men and merchants of the
Democratic party vii join him in
the movement.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-Col. Ingersoll
arrived here to-day, and it is said
Joseph Medill and Murat Halstead
are coming tomorrow. There are
a number of rumors as to the pur-
pose of their visit. It is currently
reported their presence has been
asked for the purpose of consulting
upoo the Presidential question with
several Southern Democrats now
here, who are favorable to the inau-
guration of Hayes.
the great seal of the State, State
House Offices, appurtenances, etc.
Very respectfully your obedient SER
want, (Signed) WADE HAMPTON,
Governor Of South Carolina.
Rooms EXECUTIVE Dept,
Columbia, S. c., Dec. IS.
To Wade Hampton, Esq.-Dear
Sir: Your note demanding the seal
of State, offices, appurtenances, ETC.,
received. Being legally elected and
duly qualified Governor of this
State, I see no reason why your de-
mand should be complied with:
(Signed) D. H. CHAMBERLAIN,
Governor of South Carolina.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. - Gen.
Crook, in his annual report, says
the miners in the Black Hills did
not violate the Sioux treaty until
the Indians had ceased to regard it
Also be calls attention to the fact
that his command, less than 1,000,.
fought and defeated Sitting Bulls
band on the Rosebud one week be-
fore the Custer massacre. He
thinks the Government has treated
the Sioux with unparalleled liberal
ity, which they have repaid by raids
along the borders of reservations.
COLUMBIA, Dec. 18.-The commit
tee took testimony introduced by
Republicans showing why no regu-
lar return was made from Robbins
precinct, Barnwell county, which
polled 1870 majority, and which was
not counted by the State Canvass
ing Board. It was proved that the
building where the poll was held
was fired into by the Democrats and
The voting broken up. One of the
bullets grazed the head of one of the
managers. It was shown why no
poll was held at Canaan Fair pre-
cinct, in Hale county; one of the