The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-07
,The South Carolipa Election.

The South Carolina Election
Columbia, s. G, Nov. 27.-The Democratic
counsel and the Democratic State Executive
Committee telegraphed this evening to
Chief Justice Waite, requesting his attend
ance at the United States Circuit Court, on
Wednesday, when the habeas corpus case of
the State Board of Canvassers will be heard,
Both parties are in caucus tonight. The
city is full of people. Nothing transpired
since this morning. General Ruger is on
his way from Tallahassee to this city, where
he is expected tonight.
Columbia, S. C., Nov. 27.-Upon an ap-
plication for writs of habeas corpus, the
Board Of State Canyassers were brought,
this morning, into the United States Circuit
Court Judges Bond and Bryan presiding.
The Board, who were in custody, through
counsel, asked for time to make a return
to the application for the writs. The
Court signifed thattime would be granted,
and that the prisoners would be held
in the custody of the Court pending the re-
turn. The application was based on the
ground that the Board were discharging the
duties Of appointing Presidential Electors
when the Supreme Court of the State
interfered. On a subsequent motion
of counsel, time was granted until
Wednesday at ten o'clock to
make a return, pending which the Board
Woo P1nOCa IL CudIkC VI TIC Oulltu SIdleS
Marshal. The members are now at large,
but accompanied by Deputy Marshals. 1t
is understood that troops will be posted at
the State House, tomorrow, when the Legis-
lature meets to organize.
Columbia, s. c., November 2S.--There is
great excitement here, to-day. The United
States troops have possession of the State
house, and have refused admission to the
Edgeield and Laurens delegations.
No one was allowed to enter the State
house, this morning, unless on a pass from
Mr.. Jones, the clerk of the late House, or
Nh. Dennis, ex-Superintendent of. the Pen
itentiary. About nine o'clock General
Gordon, United States Senator from Geor-
gia, and General johnson, State Senator of
Virginia, with Messrs. Peck and Jeffreys,
members of the Legislature, demanded ad-
mittance to the State House. The rotunda
was filled with troops, and arms stacked
around the Washington statue. The mem
bers of the Legislature exhibited their Ger.
tifcates from the Supreme Court of their
election, and the corporal of the guard re-
fused their admittance under orders oil
Dennis, who was standing by. The Demo
cratic members then met in caucus, and al
about ILLS proceeded in a body to demand
admittance.
In the meantime General Hampton haG
an interview with General Ruger, who the1
changed the orders SO as to allow any ONT
to pass the sentinels who claimed to b.
elected members of the Legislature. Under
this change of orders all members are nov
being admitted slowly as the Corporal of tn,
guard examines their credentials.
Columbia, Nov. 2e.--The Democratic mem
bers-elect to the House of Representative
met at seven p. m, in Carolina Hall. Sixty
four Democrats and two Republicans par
ticipated and were sworn in by Judge Cook
The House organized and will claim recog
milton tomorrow. This leaves ffty-eighr
members in the Republican House, or ont
less than the quorum claimed by them, anC
five less than the number which the Demo
Gratis claim is necessary for a quorum. Eacf
House will demand Of the Secretary of Stat,
the returns of the vote for Governor. Al
is quiet tonight. The Supreme Court hal
not yet decided the question of the count
ing of the Electoral vote.
Columbia, Nov. SOL P. M.--The Demo
cratic House took peaceable possession o
the State Legislative Hall at their regulal
hour of converting, eleven o'clock, thi
morning. The Republican House entered
the Hall at noon-their regular hour o
meeting. Both Speakers are on the stand
Wallace, Democrat, is in the chair, ant
Mackey, Republican, is at the Clerks desk
A debate is progressing. The Republican
members, Hamilton and Meyers, denounc
the action of the Republican House a
illegal and unconstitutional. Everything
peaceable, and good temper prevails. N
person is allowed in the Hall except men
bers.
Columbia, Nov. SO-SP. M.-The situatioI
is but little changed at the State House
Good humor is manifested on both sideI
Some efforts are being made to compromise
which may result satisfactorily. Geners
Ruger has sent his staff officer to the SpeaE
er's stand, and notifies the Democrat
Speaker, Wallace, that at noon, to-morro-
the Democratic member from Edgfel
would not be permitted on the floor Of tn
House. Upon the receipt of the order,
letter was Immediately sent to Geners
Ruger from Wade Hampton and other
protesting against military interference.
Columbia, 8. c., Dec. Ia propositio
was signed by two the Speakers to adjour
their respective Houses simultaneously, t
meet tomorrow, at noon, with the status {
each unchanged, to take effect immedlatel,
provided General Ruger would agree. BT
Ruger refused on the ground that he muI
obey orders if he received them frol
Washington.
It is understood that General Ruger is n,
to attempt any further interference with tt
Legislature, but to maintain the peat
simply.
Din. DOOs "a 4OIIOh was hdN
to-day in the Supreme Court in behalf
Wallace, Speaker of the Democratic Hous
for a mandamus on Mackey, Speaker of tt
Republican House, to compel him to delivl
the returns for Governor in Mackey's pc
session to Wallace, the legal Speaker of Il
legal House. Also, a melton for quo wa
ranto on Hayes Electors. Both cases are
be heard Monday.
Mackey, in the House, this evening, to
Wallace he intended to remove the Edg
field men with State Constables.
Wallace said the House was the only CO
seryator of its own order, and could n
legally be interfered with by constables
any other outside force, and he would resi
them with all the power at his comman
and not yield except to the United Stat
troops, under the command of Gen. Ruge
The Republicans, tonight, seated four ne
members from Abbeville County. No pr
tests or contests were heard. Democrat
members, with the certificates of electit
from the Board of Canvassers were. in Il
hall.
Columbia, s. c., Dec. 2-4:30 P. MY
Republican membes (coloredl, Myers al
Hamilton, have Just deserted the Republic
side, and have been sworn in by the Dem
cratic Speaker. Both houses are still in 81
session. The Senate adjourned till Monda