The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1876-11-30
Address Of Governor Hampton.
COLUMBIA, S. g., Nov. %, 1876.
70 tic People Of ,South Carolina:

COLUMBIA, S. g., Nov. 22, 1876.
70 the People Of ,South Carolina:
The Board of State Canvnssers
have. by their unprecedented action
to-day, shown not only their con-
tempt and defiance of the Supreme
Court of tho State, but their utter
disregard Of their own oflico and
integrity While tho grave qucs-
tions determining the result of the
recent election were pending before
tho Supreme Court, composed of
three Judges belonging to tho
Republican party, and in direct
violation Of tho orders Of this tri-
.bunal, tho Board have issued cortifi
Gates Of election to tho Republican
Presidential electors and to Rcpub-
lican State officers, and have rofusod
1 to give certificates to Democratic
members OF tho Legislature, shown
by the return Of this same board to
have bcen elected in tho counties OF
Edgetiold and Lmurens. This high
handed outrage il well calculated to
arouse tho indignation of our long
suffering people, but assure them
that this daring aud revolutionary
act of tho Board can have no legal
force whatever. I appeal to you,
| therefore, in the fullest confidence
that the appeal willnot be Undecided,
that you will inaintain, evon unt,or
these provuc.tiuns, your character
of an orderly anl law abiding pco-
pie.
During the past exciting politi-
cal canvass, you Lnyo studio,lsly
avoided ovon tho scrlblancc of a
purpose to disturb tho public peace
or to transsress tho law. Your
cause, and it is the cnnse of con-
stitutional government Of the coun-
try, has boon carried to the highest
court OF tho State, and wo are willing
to abide by its decision. feeling as
slred that this tribunal will see that
tho laws shall be enforced and
justice secured.
WADE HAMPTON.
Tho Hon. Abram 8. Hewitt has
written the following lettor to Con.
Wado Hampton
NATIONAL Dem. COMMITTEE, !
New YORK, Nov. "a, 1876.
NY Dear Sir Your admirable G
address to the people Of South Caro-
lima is the subject of universal com
mendation hcrc. In fact, tho 'pru-
dcnce, tho forbearanco and self
control of your people under the
most eXasrcrnting provocation, is
beyond all praise. I can only trust
that in the exciting situation in
which you will find yourself next
week, no outbreak will occur. 1t is
almost too much to expect that there
will be no indiscreet men in South
Carolina who may provoke col.
hsion, but, nevertheless, the provi-
dcnce Of God has SO far guided you
and your people in all your diilicul-
ties, that your friends rest in calm
confidence upon the wisdom anu
good fortune which have SO far at
tendod your actions.
You may rest assured that your
Northern brethren have consecrntcd
themselves to the work Of your de
liverance, and will nevor cease their
efforts until you arc restored to tha.
freedom whcreNith you woro made
free by the labors and sacrifices and
wisdom of your forcfathcra.
God give you and your people all
the wisdom and all the patience
needed in this hour Of trial, and this
crisis Of tho destiny of our common
country.
We have full faith in tho Justice
of tho people Of the United States,
and We do not cntertnin Il doubt Of the
fin"l verdict which they will pass
upon tho occurrences Of the last two
weeks. The verdict will surely vim
dicate their majesty, and will rn-
establish free government upon q
lasting basis.
l have The honor to be, vcry re
spectlully, your obedient servant,
ADRIAN $. HEWITT,
Chairman NATL Dem. Committee.
Gen. Wade Hampton, Columbia, S. G.
Rescued from Tho Grave.
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