The New York herald., 1876-12-01

that eject, adjourned until twelve noon TO day.
the democrats and at went into secret scs.
SION No one suspected what the result OF that
sion would De- Al abou, the same hour the members
OF the Chamberlain House were dropping by
ono into the hall OF tho House OF Representatives
until eleven O'Clock. where nearly forty of the negro
members quietly seated, smoking, writing and
indulsng in pleasant conversation They suspected
nothing OF startling nature and since the seating OF
the Barnwel delegation, which gave them quorum
that would stand the test Of law. they considered
themselves masters OF the situation. Tho garrison
commanded by Major Kellogg, of the Eighveen.h in
fantry, s held OF the lower portion oil the
State House. Governor Chamberlain his Office
General Rugcr also within easy CALL that there
the hall OF the House. A coup d'stat then imm
nen,, OF which they had the slightest suspicion
conception. Tho whole matter had been arranged the
night previous aud runor says with tho consent aud
approval OF General Rrger.
MOVEMENT rux pExocRATs
The promptitude with which tho democrats as
sembled tho FIRST thing that attracted attention.
They had been in session long when to the aston
ishment Of the few spectators that hand the
doors of Carolina Hall were thrown open and tho
democratic members emerged two and
threcs and parties ranging up TO ten in
number To the aston nshmcnt OF those who witnessed
their exit they all their steps the direction Of
the State House. This tlc before half-past ten
O'Clock. Al flashed across the minds of those
who were witnesses that decided action
had been taken. Tho little crowds Of demo-
Gratis reached the northern part or main
entrance Of the State House, where their number
troops at the door admitted them without question,
and iva SOLID body they proceeded up tho stairway
leading to tho hall Of the House OF Representatives
James L. Orr OF the distinguished statesman Of
body. Upon reaching the door IL found
guarded by United States deputy marshal and tho
coorcd republican Sergeant Arms OF the House.
The democratic visitors in front asked for admission
and wcre refused, on tho ground that but men,
bers could 60 in. Promptly the members who were
in front drew their certificates OF election from
tho Secretary of State and presented them.
The doorkccper was taken by surprise, and,
not suspecung the crisis at hand, the doors werc
opened pass tho few with papers in their hands AS
turned flung open the DOORS placed their backs against
them and la walked the entiro democratic body and
took their seats. Tho doorkeepcrs made desperate
struggle to keep them out and at ono tmo 1t seemed
decisive.
AsroSIsnMExr OF THE REPUBLICANS.
The blank astonishmcnt Of tho negro legislators
in the hall hardly be pictured When they
turned in their seats and saw such steady and
sistible Influx OF whites they imagined that
something terrible about to happen and
did not utter word. Speaker W. II.
Wallace (dem walked directly to the stand and seated
himself In the chair of that oflcor. He was followed
by the democratic Clerk, who also took his position
tho stand. The democratic scrscant-at-Arms remained
the door with colored digItary Of the olco,
who fourshcd the mace trumphantly. For nearly
nvc minutes matters remained at a standstilL
HAMPTON REFUSED ENTRANCE
General Hampton then presented himself at tho
door and asked for admttance. He was insoleutly
fused by the republican doorkeepors and surrounded
by mob OF negroes on the outside Then came
several white members to the door and q scufle took
MA oh ItaI taA ~
Hampton withdrawn and declined to enter
KSrER THE REPUBLICAN srEAKER
Another lun now ensucd, and the hour about
eleven A. NJ, when all eyes attracted to the door
OF tho House by tho entrance OF Z. W. NJ Mackey,
VINO was accompanied by the colored Clerk OF
the House, A. NJ. s. Marshall and Detective
Hubbard, of the Stato' constabulary. Mackcy's
face turned CHASTITY wh.o with rage whom he took in
tho situation He proceeded to the stand, trembling
with excitement went. and running up tho steps,
followed by the clerk, said to Speaker Wallace demo-
crat:-
"You will please vacate this seat"
RExAR9s or Mr.. WALLACE.
Wallace, remaining seated, replied:-T have been
elected 10y majority OF the House or Representatives,
of the State OF South Carolina duly in Carolina
Hall Tuesday, 2Stn inst The constitution pro-
vides that tho Legislature shall meet In Coum-
bia on the fourth Tuesday in November II makes
provision that the House OF Representatives
shall DO organized In this hall On Tuesday last q
majority OF the members Of the House OF Represent
a,ives with certificates OF election refused ad-
mission here. They then retired to Carolina hall.
according TO the constitution, were duly and
oGucers elected We in pursuance Of our
rights under tho constitution OF the State wo de-
sire TO Cypress man, TO deprive OF hts
rights on this 1oor We desire 20 claim only tho
rights that belong to and those rights we intend