The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-11-30
Gen. Ruger with Three Companies Of
Soldiers Takes Charge Of the
Capitol.
The Democrats Issue q "CaII,
Protesting Against Military
Interference,
But will not Resist it, and Look
to the Courts for an Adjust
ment Of their Grievances.
An Ineligible Tilden ElectOr Tn
earthed in "Jarsey."
Florida will 60 for Hayes by -
MsjOi fty.

Florida will 60 for Hayes by IS
AsjOi fty.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
COLUMBIA, S. c., November 27.-On ap-
plicstion for writs of hobeas corpus, the
board of State canvassers we're brought, this
morning. into the U. S. Circuit Court,
Judges Bond ard Bayar presiding. The
board we're in custody, who, through coun-
sci, asked for time to make return to thu
application for the writs. The court signi-
fed that time would be granted, and that
the prisoners be held in the custody Of the
court pending the return. The application
is based on the ground that the board were
dischargIng the duties of appointing cleo
tors when the Supreme Court OF the State
interfered. On subsequent motion of.the
counsel time was granted until "Wednesday
at ten O'Clock to make return, pending
which the board we're placed in charge OF
the u. S. Marshal. The members are now
at large, but accompanied by Deputy Mar
shals.
1t is understood that troops will be post
ed at the State House tomorrow when the
Legislature meets to organize.
COLUMBIA, S. c., November 27.-The
following dispatch, signed senator Gordon,
Of Georgia, Senator johnson, of Virgins,
Gen. W. A. Hampton, several circuit
Judges, large number OF State Senators,
Representatives, white and black, and many
other prominent citizens OF this State, has
been sent to the President Of the United
States: We, the undersigned, visitors from
a distance and a committee Of the members
elect of the South Carolina Legislature,
having Just seen, by an Associated Press
dispatch, that Gov. Chamberlain has ap-
piled for United States troops 10 be placed
under his order at the assembling
of the Legislature, tomorrow, send
thiq, our solemn protest, against troops be-
ing placed under the command OF the Gov
ernor. We have no objection to the pres
ence Of troops. and will cooperate with
them in preserving peace, but we protest
against the use OF the United States army
in controlling the organization OF the
Legislature and enforcing the Inauguration
of Gov. Chamberlain, who has been defeat
ed BY the white and colored voters at the
ballot box. There is not the remotes; dan
ger of a disturbance Of the peace by the
Democrats. If it occurs, 1t will be at the
ipstigation of Gov Chamberlain, whose
parti.ans have taken the only lives lost in
The late exciting canvass in this State. Not
one drop of blood has been shed in
any political disturbance, except by the
Republicans, and it is literally true that
the Democrats received their greatest ma
iorities in the counties where the United
States soldiers we're stationed. What pre-
tense, therefore, is there for Gov. Cham
berlain's demand for troops to keep the
peace? We refer, for confirmation OF these
statements, to the commander of the
United States forces at this place and else
where in the State.
The Democratic counsel and the Demo
cratic State executive committee telegraph
ed, this evening TO Chief Justice Waite, re-
auesting his attendance at the United
States Circuit Court on Wednesday, when
the habeUs corpus case of the State board be
heard. Both parties are In caucus to-
night, and the city is full OF people
Nothing has ,ranspired since this morning
SOUTH CAROLINA.
NEW YORK. November 2S.-The "Her
ald,,n Columbia, s. c., dispatch eays that
Gen. Ruser arrived there at 10 O'Clock last
night. and ut midnight three companies oil
United States infantry were quartered In
the State House. The Democratic mem
ners of the legislature held , caucus yester.
day and last night, to select candidates fol
Speaker and other officers.
GREAT EXCTKEENr.
COLUMBIA, November 28-The houst
burned on Friday last three miles from Thu
place. vas the property of the sisters O
Gen. Wade Hampton, but was occupied anc
known - his house. There is great excite
ment here to-day. United States troop
have possession of the State Houae, ant
have refused admission to the Edge6elt
and Laurens delegation.
No one was allowed to enter the State
house this forenoon, unless on pass iron
Mr.. Jonee, Clerk Of the House, or Mr.. Den
mia ex-Superintendep of the Peni,entiary
About 9 O'Clock, Gen. Gordon, Unitet
States senator from Georgia, and Gen
Johneor, state senator Of Virginia, viii
Messrs. Peck and Je6ries, members Of tn
Legislature, demanded admittaDce to tn,
Ssste-house. The rotuDda was filled viii
troops. and arms stacked around the Wash
| inRton Statue. Members Of the Legislatur'
| exhibited their certificates from the Su
| preme Courr, Of their election, and the cor
poral of the guard refused them admit
lance under orders of Dennis, who va
standing BY. The D.mocratic member
then met in caucus at about Ills, and pro
ceeded in . body to demand admittance
In the meantime, Gov. Hampton had q,
interview with Gen. Rueer, who theI
changed The orders 20 ~ to allow any on
to pass the sentinel WHO claimed to b
elected members of the Legislature. Un
der this change of orders all members n
nov being admitted, slowly, As the corpora
Of the guard examines their credentials
The memoers are thus admitted to tn
Ssate-house but not to the hall Of the Sen
ate or the House Of Representatives. Tit
Democratic members Of the House ate
gaining admittance to the State-house pro
oeeded to the door of the Hous
of Repeeeentatives with the delegation
from Edge6eld and Lsurens At their head
and demanded admission on the certificate
Of election, taken from the Records OF th
Supreme Court Six soldiers were range
On either side OF the approarch to the door
| With to oficers in the center. The Gel
| ti6catss Of The EAge6eld and Laurens del
! eRases being presented were decided invali'
i Sy the doorksepess, vheseupon the entir
, hoAv of Tie Demoexsts vithdFsW. The.
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