The New York herald., 1876-12-15
An Eloquent Patriotic and Conservative In
augurl Address.
JUBILANT DEMONSTRATIONS
Two State Governments in Operation
Which VIII Survive I?
fsx TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

In she broad light of day. under the genial rays Of
Southern sun. on an imprompiu platform, decorated
with the national and State ags IN the presence OF
m immense concoursc OF people, and amid the most
unbounded enthusiasm or mon and women, Wade
Hampton this day inaugurated Governor Of South
Carolina.
PUBLICATION THE STATE VOTE
The hour for the especial order' having arrived,
which the publishing OF the for Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, the democratic members OF tho
Senate came forward the democratic House of
Representatives and occupied the scats Speaker
Wallace presiding officer of the General Assembly
met in joint session. then, III pursuance Of the pro-
visions Of the constitution, proceeded to publish the
vote from certified copies Of the original returns OF the
county boards of The in the counties
proclaimed, and the total vote In tho State
pounced as follows:-
THE VOTE FOR GOVERNOR.
Hampton, democrat. 92,26l.
Chamberlain, republican, 81, ,l27.
Hampton's majority. 1,l34.
FOR LIEUTENANT GovERxone
Simpson, democrat, 81, $50.
Geaves, Republican, 9l, $50.
Simpsons majority, 139.
UNEXPECTED CERTIFICATE.
To the surprise of everybody the Speaker then pro-
duced and read the following Official statement from
the colored Secretary OF State:-
VOTE FOR GOVERNOR TLEcrEp 1870
Hampton, % 261 votes /.
Chamberlain, 1927.
OFFICE THE SECRETARY OF STATE
], J. H. E. Hayne, Secretary Of State, do hereby
rsrtify that the foregoing is true and
sorrect statement of the vote for Governor at the
general election OF 1876. appears by the Commits
sioners' returns now on ne in this office.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State at
dav 0f naca nhor md in
l0lst year of American independence.
). Il. e. HAYNE, Secretary Of State.
IMPORTANCE OF THIS ADMISSION.
This Ii the most important document the democrats
have yet obtained possession Of includes the vote
ofthe two counties OF Edgeneld and Laurens which
the Board OF Canvassers threw out to elect Chamber
lain. II bears the seal Of the State and being issued
on ~ late date the 9th inst proof indspuable
that the democrats carried the State and that Hamp.
con ID the legally elected Governor.
HAMPTON AND SIMPSON DECLARED DULY ELEcTxD.
Speaker Wallace then said:-I therefore, az Speaker
Of the House OF Representatives declare that Wade
Hampton has been duly elected Governor Of South
Carolina for she next ensuing years. and that W.
D. Simpson has been duly elected Lieutenant Gov
srnor Of South Carolina for the next ensuing two
ysara
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OFFICIAL OATH
A resolution adopted dispensing with the SER
vices Of the Chief Justice the inauguration OF the
Governor owing to matters now pending before
the Supreme Court, involving tho legality OF
the election and appointing committee
obtain the services OF Of the Circuit Judges OF
the State TO administer the OATH Judge Mackey
promptly responded, At three P. NJ, while the sun
was shining brightly, the members Of the House and
Senate marched down and out TO the front Of nand-
some stand to witness tho ceremony OF the inaugura
tion.
4 GLAD AND BRILLIANT scKSH.
Around the platform assembled vast concourse
Of people The overlooking housesops and windows
filed with ladies', and carriages loaded with thcm
blocked up tho approaches to Carolina Hall In tue
rear OF platform hung large canvas, bearing
life size portraits Of Hampton and simpson. and be-
meath tasseuly decorated nags-ths Stars and
Stripes aud the Palmetto fag-surmounted by three
wreaths Of flowers.
A large armchair placed in the centre OF the
platform for Governor Hampton, and seats also
y apart visitors and the dgnitaries Of tho State
The Columbia brass band enlivened the occasion by
discoursng sweet music. Tho space In front Of tho
stand thronged with citizens, and altogether the
Bcenc pleasing and brilliant
Hampton and Simpson wero escorted 10 the stand by
\ committee. among whom was "Tom" Hamilton, the
colored leader Of the republican members Of tho
House OF Representatives who seeded from the
Nackcy body and joined tho Wallace House. Besides
these thero were tho United States Senator
r j. Robertson, republican; Judge T. J. Mackey, Trial
Justice; Mr.. Quitman, Marshal; Hon. Mr. Errigton,
member OF the British House OF Commons; q COR
respondent Of the London Tines the members Of the
Democratic Executive Committee and other prominent
ctizsna
UNBoUNDED ENTHUSIASM
The appearance OF Hampton greeted with
burst OF The widest applause and long continued cheer
Ing aud the avenue for squares around gttersd with
sea of waving handkorchies in the hands OF Caro-
lina's fairest daughters.
WADE HAMPTox's ADDRESS
AZ soon as the cheering had subsidei General Hamp-
ION stepped the front OF the stand and with
sred head and in clear, firm, ringing toncs which
could be distinctly heard two squares Off delivered the
following inaugural address,
GxxrLExKx or rHH SENATE AND House. OF RRrnr-
sKxTArvxs:-
II is with feelings Of tho profoundost solici-
tude that assume the arduous duties and grave
responsibilities Of the high position 20 which the
people OF south Carolina have called me. II Is amid
events unprecedented in this Republic that take the
chair Chief Magistrate of this State After years
misrulc corruption and anarchy, brought upon by
venal and unprincplcd political adventurcrs the
honest people OF the State. without regard TO party
race, with voice demanded. reform and
with one purpose devoted themselves earnestly.
solemnly 70 the attainment Of this end. With lofty
patriotism never surpassed. with patience never
squalled, with courage cxceed and with
sublime sense OF duty which finds parallel IN
tho history OF the world, they subordLaed every per-
soDai feeling to the public veal and them
selves sacred work Of redecming their PROSTATE
State To the accomplishment OF this task they dedi-
rated themselves with unaltering confidence with
ousbakcn faith trusting alone the justice OF their
sausc and commencing that cause revercntiy to the
protection OF tho Almighty.
APPEAL TO BAyoxETs
When the corrupt party which tor eight years has
held sway IN this stac-bringng lis civilization into
disgrace and making It's government public scandal
snw that u demand Tor reform Iound responsive
echo Ia the popular heart and tna the verdict oi the
people would be pronounced against those who have
degraded the State, they appealed to federal terven