The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-12-01
A COUP D'ETAT IN COLUMBIA.
The Democratic Legislature In Pos
session Of tho State House.
GEN. RUGER AGAIN INTERFERING
The Democrats Determined 10 Remain
Until Removed by Force.
THE CANVASS IN FLORIDA.
Republican Leaders Convicted Of Per
jury and Bribery.

CoLUMpIA. 8. g., Nov. 80.-To-day has
been marked by stirring events, and the city has
been IN a fever of excitement. l. ST evening a
number Of mcmner OF the Republican House
expressed disgust at It's revolutionary proceed
ings. and avowed their intention Of cooperating
with the Democrats. Al midnight Gen. IIamp-
tor, Senator Gordon, and Col. Haskell had an
Intervlew with Gen. Ruger and asked whether
the Democratic House, which claimed to be the
only legally constituted BODY, Would be denied
access to the Hall OF Representatives. Gen.
Rueer replied that he would interfere only in case
Of violence. lie was assured that the Democrats
would proceed legally ana that the citizens
would be kept from congregatinr about the
State House In order that no collision might
ensue. Being Informed that the military would
net Interfere this morning. the members OF the
House proceeded to the State House. passed
without molestatlon through the troops sta
toned In the corridors OF the building ind
entered the hail, the members from Edge0eld
and Lgurens taking the seats allotted to those
counties. Gen. Wallace. the Speaker oc-
cupled the chair and at IL o'clock.
20 business. At IL the members OF
the so-caiied Republican House entered and
Msckey dem anded the Chair. which was refused
He thereupon escended the rostrum. stood be-
side the Speakers chair. and called his House
to order. Much confusion and great excitement
eusued and continued for some time. order
was then restored, and Myers, colored member
Of the Mackey body, spoke at length In denun-
citation OF the illegal proceedings OF that body.
l. Al.
terday by forcs. followed 10 the same strain
Other speeches followed IN good temper. The
two bodies. though preserving distinct orsaniza-
tions. were compelled by force OF circumstances
20 partly recognize each other. Mackev and tis
clerks remained standing for three hours, an
then sent for chairs and scaled themselves.
The monotony of the proceedlnrs was broken
a. o'clock, when Mr. sheppard, a delegits
from Edgened rose and was recognized by
James l.. Orr. Jr.. temper ry Democratic
Speaker. \ coiored Republican rose TO point
OF order.
state your point" said Msckev.
"Mv point Is that the gentleman is not mem
ber Of the House"
Maokey-The polat Ia well taken.
Nj Orr-The point 10 not well taken. The
gentleman ia member. He will proceed.
Some confusion ensued, members Of both
bodies ri.ing 10 their feet. but Mr. Shepp ird
will remain continually In sessic n all night
and until noon to-monow, at which hour tbe
Legislature will proceed TO count tue votes for
Governor.
This afternoon n. Rurer was closeted In a
room in the State House with Gov. Chamber
lain. After tne conference he sent bis AdJu
tant. General, NcGuiness, to Speaker Wallace.
ordering him TO remove the Rdeeneld and
Laurens delegations. he order was not
obeved. A second and third mes
sage was sent, and then Speaker Wallace
rephod that these were duly elected and
qualified men bers - the House, and would not
lie We their Sc t. unless forced 20 DO so Gen
Rugcrthe had all interview with Gen. Hamp-
ton. who refused To advis tho members TO sub
nit "lhey are the lawful members Of the
House" eaii Gen. Hampton, land have ad
vi.ed them to retain their seAts We deny your
right to dictate wac shall represent the people
OF South Carolina. and these members viii re-
main until you remove them by force" Gen
Huger then notified the members that they must
leave the h II b, IL o'cl0cN Tomorrow. 1heI
se determined not to come out unless iorcihll
sjecied bi the tionns Gen Ham ton, Senator
Gen. huger, Of which tbs following Is copv:
o,ry p.o.. ...,. CoIran, :. : c ,Noy 40, $50
fEAR sIRi We have iast hcarn through Major Nc
Wallace. speaker ~ Ia Io,sroi kri f,seatstiycs ihn
u SouS ~ '' o h aof sS Of aDH tSl Es
1osJ t.Ai w. Irr tuIlrDed al tuch ~ order, after
oius Is 70 use y,rl mia Language, When tn' outrage
rmec eamaeI, - he 40 & 9i me ilogse Of oprs,ea.
10 ncII senis Snen % th- ooSi",s OF me 1oatll
ton ana Tue oeclsion of Zoe sup'eme Cogrt W. Z,
asserted agAn aud az Ia, tah toir orders were nis
The door he Rs and S. YOU Sid not aud dd not
intend 10 assume 10 aeclde,upon the nxof mans
Iemlided oy us that Your guard I.ceNeg strue,ion'
Sn' lone. ma lad throS armo torres exeluaea s
Democra,s from tho hall unt The Rrpu6 icSn orSsui
ration Completed. You assur US again thst sucT
witnstanding the psrpetratio Of .h. lletpre'sabl'
s uq9 S our nee eu H., S ans ts wGo S y e
enco BIO d.hedp smpe silhar,S al Of Iour guar
votes decides al qucsl N, IN acceptance with a~ an,
troops ,houd be at door aua IhH une er 20 cir,um
stances w9ll you ,n'eLier. eheep 'H.te @ Hull oSon
de,eruinaton 10 excrtl.e 10 supelys,ry control nst
Al Ia, occurred on YESTERDAY Last night In latel
tntrfNitw Wlth ScLRtO or you nad the SAINT a.
sur mes, shl ths mornlng, ai.rI Do'a hodie, wrr'
und nD 81 rnmst1pces "ould you ~ eicfe except l.
wnas nov eau IN Nv measure our Asonishmen, At
the issuac. oi "a an orl the one Just sent b,
0i It's dslutnatce ) nsG II oniusllY brou hi Il
isst 6aa. Nc caGnot i,ir IN from r4prrs,ft lac A.,
Fag'.g ~. yt' ", i', M ,nst & nunr,t @ f. siihs u
eeealns' - % 10, fepaol can hop," h'. ohaasea YOU
FuOull sel, DhClut on, tlNt trArd ybu
hDuof man, ana Your character soldier O.
maiuiAiu Your pledged position ~ uupinterfcrcuce.
Tue ID mo,rauc n.vubrf, . IN J. lse 40 a.d l.
TCns th .cd to tntr k,A hJ ne judgment ~ th
tuureme Court ~ ti, ~ r, We naYe aNyl ci t u
10 remain rat hall uuill T,muv'd 10y your Loops
thht tn issue LIUy hr mace In tls centennial ye e.
American mGrpehdcIte, Nhother We have faN m
inent of Law cOn- -trued by courte Or Ctutrall
despOuem Woe only "a" Ia force; Let Me Amtrlt al
sss e amy tISs sesa % by Ss as Of Of Sd
room m the state House, AM issuing MS orders 10
leRlsiatlVr body peacefully asssinDlcl IN ore Of ",
ORIGINAL thir zen cOmnOnwealths of TINS linton.
Respectfully You're, j. H. OORDoE.
WADE HAMPTON,
A. [. HAhKkLL
To.night Cen kuret sent another message q
Gen. n mptHn COncAr lng inc disputed
IeIeg.tlp,s mn . n. in rrreNed the iouiy ina