The New York herald., 1876-12-10
given in the interview Of the committee with him. re-
ported In the HERALD OF TO-DAY.

gwen 10 tne interview OF me commttec ie-
ported In the HERALD OF to-day.
GOVERNOR cHAasgRLAIS's INTENTIONS
In connection with the indicated course Of Ruscr,
to support Chamberlain it transpred to-day that tho
Governor win not be candidate on Tuesday for tho
United States Senate An intimate friend of his who
IS also in his confidence, remarked TO your
correspondent that ..Chambcrlain would not,
under any circumstances, bc a candidate, nor
would he accept the Sena,orship II teniered to hm
that he elected Governor and that he intended to
be Governor of South Carolina for the next two years,
despite the opposition of the democracy. II would
from this that Chamberlain has determined to
carry out, TO tho letter, the vindiciyc policy
Indicated his inaugural OF Thursday II That is the
the troops and special constabulary will have TO
be permanently Stationed at the State House, but the
opinion prevails hero that the Chamberlain admins
traon will expire before very long for tho OF tho
funds requisite to prolonged vitality
LEcIsLArlvE INFRINGEMENT OF BorH SIDES
The rival houses were in session during the morn
Ing. The Wallace House having yesterday ncieatcd
It's purpose proceed against Chamberlain for usur?-
ing the functions OF Governor, Tor fing the State
House with troops for engaging in reasonable acts
in general the MacScy House reaIiates by iEstructing
It's Judiciary Committee composed part OF corrfei
negroes to inquire whether the Supreme Court oi tho
State has been guilty any act which would warrant
the impeachment OF its members. They further pro-
ceedcd to-day 10 direct committee to inquire whether
the circuit judges, all republicans. constitution
ally elected. This latter Is tho rcsul.
OF tho course OF tho Judiciary in rcius-
ing to indorsc the insurrectopary proclamation OF
the Governor during tho campaign, and subsequently
IN deciding against the subicrures and tricks OF the
Board OF State Canvasscrs 1t further resolved by
the republican body writs for election in all
the counties reprcsen in their House. This.
too, following the example Of the Wallace House.
which did the same thing yesterday
SIEGE PLAN, WITH STARVATION.
Tho democrats apparently taking violent
steps TO oust tho Chamberlain government. Their
policy seems a slow SIEGE with tho intention Of
starving the enemy ou. They confidently expect
a permanent injunction restraining the coorci
treasurer, Cardoza, from using puo'ic funds,
mn event which would seriously embarrass tho
Chamberlain government. They proceeding in
tho courts and gaining decisions in the bccr that
when the hot blood tho people coos public opinion
will compel the cniorccmont OF tho mandate Of legal
tribunals. They claim TO hold dc jure govern
mcnt and that It Will prevail in the end.
as ii is supported by all tho property OF
tho State. They expect Tor IL the aid and
countenancc OF tho bondholders for IL VIII be able to
pay the interest the public debt Some urge tho
organization Of the Senate and the Inauguration Of
complete government. but this counsel does gen.
orally prevail
THE GOOD TIME COMING.
The democrats say that their elevation to power will
be followed by general political amnesty, revival OF
trade, and renewal of credit all OF which will
favoraby on the country at large A few visionaries
talking about giving their adhesion President
Gran, Tor third Term, or an indefinite term,
on tho ground that the ballot box means
nothing. and that strong hand tho helm is needed
the country from anarchy. The fact that the
people here hero worshppers easily be
the absolute control that wade Hampton holds over
them.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATORS.
Tho Congressional Committee held several meetings
to-day with closed doors. At stage Of the pro-
ccedings is SAID there animated debate
10 whether 1t would be proper under
tho circumstances, to receive officially tho com.
miitccs appointed by tho Wallace House and by
the Mackcy House to wait upon the honorable COM
mittec OF tho House OF Representatives. This qncs-
ton not decided tn night and Tho committee ad-
journed until ten o'clock A. NJ. Monday.
oyyEnArLixG THE RETURNS
Tho most important achievement accomplished by
the committee since Their arrival hero is that they
have obtained possession OF the election returns IRON
Speaker Mackey. Of the republican Hoase. These
turns handed Mackey by tho Secretary OF
State who OF tho released members Of the Board
premc Court which recognized Wallace and his House
tho legal Speaker and the legal House. The object
of the Is understood to bc ascertain the
esult OF the vote for electors for President
and Vice President; to 20 behind tho
turns OF tho county canvasscrs, and to make
a comparison with tho returns OF the
precinct managers. This comparison, Is claimed by
the democrats will tho election OF least two
OF the Tildcn electors II whole ticket The
commttcc having copies of all the proceedings
the supreme and United States Circuit Court made for
its information and guidance, and Monday it will
get fairly TO work.
RUGERs LETTER
The following is the reply in full, OF General Roger,
which by tho committee Of tho demo-
COLUMBIA S. c., Dec. s, 1876.
To tho Hon. f. A. CONNER and others-
GENTLEMEN or THE CoMMrrEE-l nave the honor 10
say, in reply TO your inquiries based upon the resou
tion, OF which you handed mo copy on yesterday,
the United states troops the State House were
placed there by my order Tor the purpose Of executing
such orders might be given aud IN this connection
would with reference to tho inquiries numbered
and seven, that II your body should appear
State House Tor the purpose OF entering the hall OF tho
House OF Represcn tativcs, and should be
fused admission by those having charge OF
the doors, and such persons shond apply
10 the officers in command OF the troops
the State House for assistance necessary prevent
your entering present orders TO officers would
require them render such assistance am, gentle
men, your o0ed''n' servant THOMAS H. RrcrR
Colonel and Brevet Brgadcr General, Department Of
the south.
FLORIDA.
MEMBERS OF TUE cANvAssrNo BOARD BEFORE
JUDGE WHITE OK A CHARGE or CONTEMPT
OF COURT.