The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-12-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

1ue hNChey oVSuo 44"uSS CIV SoAA'.~'
ering resolution to appropriate gra'
t,lity totte pretended Speaker, F. W. N.
Mackcy, of $1,000, for the ability, i'm
par,iality and fidelity ~ with which he
discharged the onerous and responsible
position he pretends to hold. There is
no use for them to fool away time on
such measures. After they pass the reso-
lutien where is the money to come from ?
The bogus House passed resolution
to adjourn sine die on Tomorrow. Sena-
tor Cochran introduced a resolution in
the Senate to rescind the agreement to
adjourn, and to adjourn to meet again on
the Goth day of February next, unless
sooner convened by the proclamation of
the Governor. This is a remarkable reso-
luton at this time. aWho does he mean
by the Governor, and why not specify
him in the resolution offered?
Judge Carpenter has issued an injunc-
tion against F. l.. Cardozo to prevent
him from paying out any moneys as State
Treasurer. on the ground that his bond
has not been approved as required by law,
and for other reasons involving the valid
ity of the Chamberlain government.
The injunction is temporary, and the
Judge is considering the application to
make it permanent. This case will
secure decision on the validity of the
Hampton administration, and will there
fore be looked to with great interest.
Senator Robertson telegraphed to Pres
ident Grant that he saw no disposition to
break the peace in South Carolina, and
that he hoped the Federal administration
would not attempt to interfere, as he is
satisfied that pcaceable and legal solu.
ton can be reached if we are let alone.
The Senator is correct. Our people in
tend to abide by law, and are willing to
leave the decision as to the legality OF
our government to the Courts, which are
charged with constructing the laws of our
State.
General Hampton was asked by friends
To allow his name to be used in connec-
ton with the position Of United States
Senator from thissState, and replied that
under ordinary circumstances he would
accept the position if elected by the Leg
islature of his State, but that he believed
the people of the State wished him to be
Governor, and he intended to obey their
wishes. He said that he could not do
them any special service as Senator,
out felt that as Governor he could con.
tribute to the prosperity of his State.
Thus he has given an additional proof Of
his patriotism and sincere desire to help
bring about the reforms which our peo-
plc look to his administration to secure.
Governor Hampton made formal de-
'nand upon Chamberlain on last Monday
Ior the possession of the Executive Cham.
Der, the great seal of the State, and the
property in his custody belonging to the
State, which demand WAS peremptorily
refused by the great usurper, who is de-
termined to hold on to his position SC
long as the bayonets sustain him. Gov
Hampton will seek his remedy through
the Intervention of the law. He is the
duly elected Chief Magistrate of this
State, and the agencies of the law would
promptly put him in possession of all that
pertains to his Office were the Federal
troops withdrawn and kept from interfer'
ing with the domestic affairs of South
Carolina.
Gen. NJ. C. Butler was elected United
States Senator on Tuesday last by the
Constitutional House and the Democratic
Senators. He will proceed Immediately
to Washington. and prepare for the con,
test with Corbin for his seat. Gen. But.
Ter is confident that he will gain the vic
tory over the carpet-bag claimant for
Senatorial honors. His election will be
greeted with satisfaction throughout the
State, while his services in the United
States Senate will recall the days when
the intellectual power of South Carolina
was recognized in American politics,
His genius and ability will restore the
fair fame Of our people, and his liberal
views on public questions will command
the approval of all fair-minded and hon.
est men.
The Bogus Legislature are considering
bill to punish any person or persons
who attempt to set up a government in
opposition to the legal government in
South Carolina, by imprisonment not
less than ten nor more than forty years,
or fine of not less than twenty thou
sand NOR more than one hundred thou
sand dollars, or both. Also, any person
accepting an Office under it by imprison-
ment not less than one nor more than
three years, or a fine of three thousand
dollars, or both. This usurping Legisla-
ture need not attempt to escape the PEN
atty of the law which they are breaking
by accusing Others. They are the law.
breakers. and have no right to make law
II is useless for them to put up the cry
of "stop thief!" The country knows
them too well.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA TROUBLES
The Chamberlain government in South
Carolina seems to be doing its best tc
provoke 40 outbreak, but is not likely tC
succeed. There is q rumor that it is the
intention of Governor Chamberlain tc
ooueo rlo orroot nf Genaral Ha,npton IN