The New York herald., 1876-10-29
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Enthusiastic Mass Meeting Of Governor
Chamberlain'S Supporters.
A TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION.
Growing Strength Of the Hayes
and Hampden Party.
STATEMENT OF BUSINESS MEN,

CoLUMBIA, s. c., Oct. 20, 1875
The colored supporters Of Governor Chamberlain In
mis- city and county had grand mass meeting hcre
so-day, which addressed by the leading candidates
IN tho republican ticket the Governor excepted For
some unexplained reason the Governor has persist
'ntly roirained from appearing on the stump. Ex-
Congressman Elliott, the present candidate fof
Attorney General on the Chamberlain ticket. was
the principal orator, but owing 10 the confusion and
clamor resulting from tho enthusiasm among the
blacks his words drowned and most effective
points lost those who wished to hear him. The
demonstration eliminated tonight IN torchght
procession and pyrotechnlc display, which highly
sredisabie to tho party and its managers
The State House OF South Carolina brilliantly IL
luminated and the emblematic Palmetto tree IN Its
front covered with transparencics which any
lhng but suggestive OF It's ancient and record
Al eight o'clock the procession formed front OF the
state House. bearing torches aud sparences aud
madc the circuit Of the principal thoroughfarc
Of tho city. Il composed Of men mounted on
mules and horses principally belonging white
employers. boys and number OF carriages filled with
ladics who can 10 said 10 be tho elite OF co!orcd
society in Columbia Rockets were shot up
all along the route. and the air rosoundcd
with OF "Hurrah for Chamberlain /" which
were occasionally interrupted by cries and cheers for
Hampton from quito number of colorcd democrats
The procession about half milo In length, and
passing the Wheeler House 1t reviewed by tho
commanding general and staff and by tho Chairman
OF the Democratic Executive Committee. The utmost
good order prevailed, another striking evil
uence that the procamations Of the Governor
and President Misrepresentation as far as
regards the peaceful condition OF the State Senator
Randolph, OF New Jersey, also viewed the procession
and was charmed with the excellent temper and good
hunor prevailing between the races. Tho Senator
having thoroughly investigated tho potco military
situation here left for the northern and western por
tions Of the State tonight push his inquiries in
those sections
THE HAYES AND HAMPTON PARTY.
The third, or the Hayes and Hampton party, is
Btill factor in State politics. but It's strength cannot
30 estimated with any precision.
Among tho prominent republicans who, while re
Aining their allegiance the national ticket, have
pronounced against Chamberlain. are Judges Mackey,
Cooke, Townsend and Carpenter; ex-United States
Marshal Epping, Judge Knowlton, Senator AndrewJ
bf Orangeburg; Senator Smith, Of Barnwel; Solicitor
Nackey Professor Roberts, OF tho State University
D. d. NcLaurin, OF Marlboro Among those who have
committed themselves, but known to be dsaected,
arc Chief Justice Noses, Associate Justice Willard,
Ex-Governor Scott, cx-Congressmun Hoge, senator
Cochran, Of Anderson, and many others. Colonel II.
r. Dsancy, tho colorcd political philosopher who,
since ioo mas Auvocateo tne pOtco union OF the TWO
races, mas also pronounced for Hampton.
Governor Chamberlain, by his proclamation, ap-
pears TO have increased this disaffcction Governor
Scott and Judge Carpenter chargs him with having
defeated their candidate, Hayes, while some Of
the othor republicans now speak OF voting
for Tildon. because Hayes has refused or
neglected to rebuke what they regard ~
m unwarranted and unjust interference In
Btate matters by the administration. Whether this
third party will continue to exist be absorbed into
che two contending hosts q matter of speculation.
AN INDxPgyDESr TICKET
The independent voter, OF whom much has been
said, is abroad lin this State in independent repub-
lcan ticket which Is said to possess considerable
strength, appeared In this county this afternoon.
ANOTHER BOLT
Senator Jones, of Georgetown has also organized
bolt in this hitherto sure republican stronghold While
these tickets likely succeed they may insure
she election ofsevcn democrats the Legislature anda
majority joint ballot This involves the election Of
United States Senator to succeed Robertson
republican, whose term expires next year.
STATEMENT BY BUSINESS MEN.