The New York herald., 1876-10-25
4 CAMPAIGN AGAINST NOTHING.
Democratic Leaders To Be Arrested on
the Eve Of Election.
PROGRESS OF THE CANVASS.
Hampton Appealing 10 the Voters and Cham
berlain 10 The President.


ascertain the political situation from their standpoint
elcits the Information that nrst they regard their
position excessively ludcrous second, that they find
peace and the utmost good order, uncndangercd by
the prevailing excitement and third that the effect or
their presence here will hardly result in defeating
Hampton, though it may in some degree hold the
republican negro vote together
.FERLISG AMONG TROOPS
The troops in the main in the general popu-
lar sentiment that State government which unable
to enforce the law and protect life anu property from
violence is government at all and their opinion is
that such government should be overihrown by the
untrammelled verdict OF the people expressed at tho
ballot box No additional troops arrived to-day nor
have any lett since those reported in
my dispatches; but some companies will be as
signed to counties tomorrow. AS instance OF the
good feeling entertained by the whites toward the
soldiers they usually furnished here with letters OF
introduction to the leading ctzons in the localities to
which they are assigned, are generally met at the
dcpots by crowds and are chcered and welcomed
with great enthusiasm. To. day, while Hampton
meeting being held At Branchville.
tho South Carolina Railroad, two arriving CON-
panies OF United States soldiers received three
hearty cheers from The immense assemblage After
which tho soldiers and citizens mixed together, and
general handshaking and confab took place The
soldiers taken BY surprise by these
and hnd that instead OF foes they encounter warm
friends a. every point
THE PROGRAMME OF ARRESTS
transpired to-day that the sweeping process Of
arrests which has been suspended for the past few
days. is to be suddenly resumed at time When It will
eliminate in great disaster to the democrats
Tho programme now is that at the moment when
the exgencies OF the campaign require tho services or
every leader and voter to naugurate general system
Of throughout the State, to have the parties
bailed TO appear before the United States District
Court, In this city the 4th OF November, 30
as to fatally embarass their return to vote
10 use their influence at the election In their
counties. This programme Is further borne
out by the fact that United States Marshal
Wallace, whose father Is candidate for reelection
from the Fourth Congressional district, doubtful
endeavorng have that district heavily garrisoned
with troops although disturbance has been reported
that section. waacc's only chance of election
lies in the effect OF the troops and tho intimidation
which may be produced by wholesale arbitrary ar
rests.
THE NEGRO MILITIA.
Information has bcen received here from Timmons-
ville Darlington county, whero tho blacks largely pre-
dominate that there q negro militia company there
armed with ninety breechloadirg rifles, who
drill regularly with loaded guns, three cases
Of AMMUNITION having Oeen recently issued 10
them. Tho militia law requires the deposit OF the
arms in armories but the members of this company,
IN with the other militia, carry their guns
their cabins Last Saturday tho company paraded
through the streets under arms and uttered violent
threats against whito and coored democrats The
democrats, having disbanded their rife clubs could
make no organized resistance to attack which the
recent procamatons, by emboldening tho turbu-
lent spirits among the Blacks have direct tendency
to produce.
CHAMBERLAIN INVISIBLE
Governor Chamberlain inexorably invisible to
visitors He was locked up all day writing Asthe
city and State have been in profound peace for the
past few days the important business which so on
gagged His Excellency can only be surmsed. He was
doubtless engaged in the preparation OF ponder
Gus political pamphlet with which bolster up his
cause to oo followed by crushing rsjoindcr from
good, reliable republican sources
rHE CANVASS
is being conducted by tho rival candidates in totally
different manner. General Hampton has been In
Columbia but a portion of day since
my arrival. He visits county after county
in SUCCESSION, Joined at each court house
BY bands CT music and thousands OF men
horseback, but without rincs has been charged
HIS one OF pomp and display. Hundreds Of
ladies attend He speaks amid cheers and enthusiasm
and invites all citizens OF tho Statet hear him and
support him, promising protection 10 ALL regardless OF
party His fine physique and manly bearing
and calm, clear forcble OF speech have great
effect On the multitude wherever he goes
cHAMBERLAN's CoURsR
Chamberlain has not appeared in public since his
nomination. The lesser lights Of the party are sent
over the State address faithful while the leader
sits his office at the State House, welding hts pen or
flashing dispatches the wires His forte lies IN
diplomacy. Hampton appeals to the people, Chamber
lain 10 the President. Hampton turns his TO the
counties Chamberlain to the White House. At every
Hampton meeting the national nag borne in the pro-
ccsson stand the streets and the head
gear OF men aud horses
ARREST A FARMER
c. L. R. Drayton, formerly OF Charleston, but now q
farmer at Aiken, was arrested by Deputy United
States marshal there to-day the general charge Of
intimidation OF colored voters He Is In Jail with
A. r. Butler and j. s. Dunbar, who also prisoners;
and United States Commissioner Boozcr not there
they wl have to remain IN confinement to suit that
gcntIemans convenience Three companies OF United
States soldiers have arrived at Aiken.
YEcKo VIOLENCE
At Allcndalc, in Barnwc county. there was another
exhibition Of negro violence, which mt ono timc
threatened TO result in bloodshed and probably would
have done but for the timely interference OF an
officer Of the United States army. republican meet
ing being held there addressed bv
several speakers OF local prominence. The
crowd was very large aud the effects OF bad
whiskey were visible. About haif-past one O'Clock
negro, who mad gotten very drunk, became also very
disorderly and upon complaint town constable at
tempted arrest him. rhe negro resisted, but not
wi,hstandng this the official succeeded in placing him
IN jail having been struck and severely wounded by
mob who attempted TO rescue the prisoner. Soon
aftcrward the mob became very turbulent and made an
UPoS THx JAZZ.
Tho lock broken OF, and tho mob be-
gan firing upon number Of citizens who
supporting the town authorities Some
fourteen shots were nrcd when Lieutenant McLaugh.
lin. Of the Eighteenth infantry, appeared upon the
scene, wearing his uniform, and commanded the
peace. Tho effect was magical. The negro mob de-