The New York herald., 1876-11-05


TIoN FROM GOVERNOR KEMPER PROTESTING
AGAINST THIS INVASION AND BEsEECHINa
THE PEOPLE TO AVOID THE VIOLATION OF
THE PEACE
RICHMOND, Nov. 4, 1876.
Profound astonishmcnt created hero to-day by
tho arrival tho through train OF detachment Of
United States troops route for Petersburg. No dis
turbanccs have taken place therc in that ncghbor
hood though the canvass has been energetic on
tho par. of Captain W. f. Hinton, conserva-
tive candidate for Congress, who Is
running against rcpublcans-Jorgcnson, regular. and
Demor,ic independent. with good chances OF beatng
both Tho conservatives allego that the republicans,
rather than surrender this tho last district they hold
in Virginia rcsortcd to the desperate cxpediency
OF cal ing for troops. calculating upon driving
the negroes from Demortio Jorg than intimi
dating the whites.
MESSAGE TO THE GOVERNOR.
The following was received by the Governor to-
day.
To Governor JAMES l.. KENrER, Richmond, Va. =
A company OF artillery from Fort Footc arrived this
morning. and is stationed at the Custom House. They
will remain until after the election
They caIno answer To the call Of United States
Marshal Ramsdell who is also Chairman OF che
Republican Committee There has not been even case
Of assau and battery p This city for weeks ana there
earthly shadow OF justification for the presence
message arrived ana Will send full information by
WILLIAM E. CAMERON, Mayor
whcreupou tho Governor issued the following proc.
lamaton:-
A PROCLAMATION GovERxcR TO THE
VIRGINIA.
Information has just been received from authentic
sources that detachment OF tho United States army
has been under orders
remain until atcr the pending elections and 10 be
ths sole direction OF federal officers II Is provided by
tho constitution the United states that the
thereof shall protect each Of the States the app
cation Of the Legislature or Of the Executive when Tho
Legislature cannot be convened, against domestic
lonce No domestic violence, no breach Of the peace.
no molesaton Of any cltizcn tho exercise OF any
right exists. or Is threatened, apprehendcd or
likely to IN this Commonwealth Perfect peace,
order and security reign throughout all borders.
Every citizcn OF whatever race, color or condition.
protected can be protected will protected in all
his personal political rights. privileges aud
mites by all the aushortie: ofthe State No application
70 tho President Tor protection nRnnst domestic
other violence No complaint Is madc anywhere that
the rights OF any citizen are assniled or threatened,
but III the midst OF profound pcacc and without a
constitutional rcquisition from any quarter, the
President or the United States has stationed troops
city or this Commonwealth with the design as can
not be doubled ot Intimdatlng the people and
trolling The pending elec'ions Tor partisan purposes
Now, whereas so 1agrant usurpatiou OF ungranted
authority cndangers tho liberties o the people and the
integrity OF the government, npsris the freedom OF
the elective franchise, and is well calculated and
doubtless designed. toIncc and fermens the domestic
violence which Is falsely pretended TO DO threatened
therefore, j., Ia hcmpeT.
solemnly protesting before the states OF
eons,i,u,,ou, con aga,ns. the aasran. violation OF Of
our pence guaranteed rights, do call upon the
good people OF this Commonwealth and command all
tho officers and authorities TO pcrscvcre IN abstaining
IRON every art and manifestation which might he made
prctext ior the employment OF liked force
midst and enioir upon all such MODERATION aud SELF
denying forbearanco win preclude the possibility OF
any disturbance of the public peace.
Done ut Richmond lhis the 4,h day of November,
A. u. 1876.
by tho Governor.
JAMES MCDONALD,
Secretary OF the Commonwealth.
A WELCOME TO THE TROOPS
A telegram from Petersburg says large crowd OF
negroes soon collected about depot tho SOL
ders and tho rejoicing among the coored people Is
general and open. They In the best Of humor both
males aud females and the matter discussed by them
in crowds all about tho streets The troops
officers and privaes most kindly received by the
white citizens and friendly and courteous intercourse
has already been established. by which the federal
visitors made to feel At home. In fact, no
objection is offered to tho sending Of troops
TO this city except ihis:-That the act may
be inferred casting slur upon tho
fair reputation the community enjoys for peace and
good order rho feeling toward the soldiers is OF
the kindesi, as cvnecd In tho hospitality already
shown them, for which they express their apprecIa-
ton The commanding oilcor at once reported TO the
United States Marsnal the Custom House, and the
troops will be quartered In that building night.
Other arrangements will DO made Tor them
Major Breckenridge 10 from Lexington. Ky., and is
SAID 10 be relative OF the aio General John e. Brcck
enrdgc. Their presence hero VIII not, Of course,
Affect the result OF tho election in this city DISTRICT
WILL indeed. every conservative to vote mud TO
work harder Tor the election Of TiIden aud Hinton.
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