The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-31
SENTIMENTS or THB CABINET MINISTER'S.
An Early Withdrawal Of the Troops
Anticipated.
CHAMBERLAIN PROPOSING A PLAN.
Speedy Action Urged by the Charleston
Committee.
[Y1ox QUIZ nxounAs CORRESPONDENT,

Governor Hampton had NO interview to-day with the
President but held informal conversations with several
members Of the Cabinet He devoted the early part
the day receiving calls his friends. hosts Of
whom visited him At his hotel the crowd
blocking up tho sidewalk 10 such an extent
that the police times compelled interfere TO
open passage way. He then went out riding and
shown the sights Of Washington
SPECIAL CARRIAGE.
The carriage rendered him for this purpose belongs
10 IN enthusiastic democrat and keeper Of livery
stable. who bought Is Al the Centennial. where It's
great beauty attracted his attention. He brought
70 Washington, and vowed that he would
retain Il unused until Mr.. Tilden came hero
TO b naugurassd whom that gentleman should ride
II from the White House TO the Capitol II mean
time TO DO kept sacredly FREQ from meaner en-
poyment Its elegant vaneering and It's rich up
holstery Of cherry colored silk were put under
tarpauins and the whole covered out Of sight.
But Mr.. Tilden was not inauguratcd, and
the owners despair excessive The coach
lay idle and It's owners unbrokon. At last the
arrival Of Governor Hampton suggested an expedenl
Tho latter was so closely parallel to Mr Tldcn the
political campaign that his advent In Washington
the next thing to Mr. ridens Inauguration So tho
carriage was brought out from hiding place, the
bay seed and dust brushed away the glass
FURNISHED and the establishment turned over to the
Governor with the addition Of iveried coachman and
gold mounted harness
vERSASDo WOODS DINNER
After hts drive Governor Hampton dned at Fernando
Woods, In company with select party OF gentlemen
invited TO meet him. In consequence Of tho delay IN
tho negotiations the White House he has postponed
his departure for South Carolina until tomorrow
night.
PROPOSITION FROM CHAMBERLAIN.
The only one OF the rivals seen by the President
Mr. Chamberlain, who says tonight that he submitted
to the Presidents statement covering some PROPOSE
lions which he thinks will afford a way out OF tho
difficulty now pending He does not feel at liberty to
give copy Of the statement Tor publication until the
paper has been furnished to General Hampton
for his information and such action no may loose
to take. Tho main portion OF the propositions sub
mitted contemplate reference Of the existing dispute
TO some tribunal for investigation and adjudication 10
determine who 10 the legally elected Governor
SATISFACTORY DISPOSITION
Mr. Chamberlain also says that the President signi-
lied that in his Interchange OF views with Governor
Hampton he found him manifesting = satisfactory
disposition in the consideration OF the South
Carolina question, and he (the President) was
quito sanguino Of reaching satisfactory conclusion
While Mr.. Chamberlain did not yesterday that he
could acquiesce any plan contemplating tribunal to
settle matters yet he says tonight that upon further
day that he is willing to adopt the suggessions made
and do everything In bis power to reach . proper
result From what has transpred to-day In his con-
situations with the President and with Secretary
NcCrary and the Attorney General ho OF the opin-
ION that some definite plan OF action will be reached
tomorrow President Hayes has not lntimated what
decision he has resolved upon In agreement Is
effected.
II n NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TONS LETTER TO THE PREsIpENr-MovE-
MENr OF THE CHARLESTON CoMx1TrEE-AN
EARLY WITHDRAWAL OF THE TROOPS ANrrc1-
PArED.
WASHINGTON, March 80, 1877.
Tho Cabinet In session Of three hours to-day fully
discussed the South Carolina question. No vote was
taken, but the expression OF opinion Of the different
members showed that adivsion The majority would
be favor OF the immediate withdrawal OF the troops
from the state House.
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT.
Governor Hampton wrote a letter 10 the President
tonight saying that no might not have an opportu-
nifty 10 him again, ana assuring him that he could
and would secure absolute freedom peace and equality
70 both white and colored citizens of the soon
tho troops should be Withdrawn; but ntmating at
the timo that no would consent to no bargain or
compromise whatever. In very warm words he
thanked tho President for tho manner in which he
bad been received and expressed his confidence that
the President would be true to tho loyal aud patriotic
sentiments OF hrs inaugural address
sERExADE rKxDxRED AND ACCEPTED.
This evening Mr.. John E. Norris and Mr. Columbus
Alexander waited upon Governor Wade Hampton at
wizards Hotel. alter his return from Mr. Fernando
Woods party and rendered him. behalf OF the cti.
Gems OF Washington, a complimentary serenade. Gov.
ernor Hampton accepted tho compliment and said he
would DO pleased 10 meet his friends In this city at
eight O'Clock Saturday evening Ho will leave at ono
A. NJ. Sunday morning for home.
THE CHARLESTON COMMITTEES.
The Charleston Committee this morning was divided
into subcommittee wait personally on Ihc Cabinet
officers.
Attorney General Devcns was polite and uon-con.
INITIAL.
Secretary Evarts read to tho committee a despatch
received by him from leading bankers OF New York.
This despatch is signed by Brown Brothers; Mr. Frye,
OF the Bank Of New York. Mr.. Sherman OF the Nor.
chants Bank; Mr.. Coe of the Bank of North
America; Mr. l. l. Stewart and others. They
urge that tho most favorable consideration be given
70 the Charleston committees views and say that II
limo permitted they could have the despatch very
generally signed. Mr.. Evarts IN conversation said
distinctly that when the President prepared to act
be would do 30 bis own responsibility, not seeking
10 place any part Of the burden on the representatives
OF either side and the parties they represented
Secretary Sherman talked very freely with the SUBJ
committee, and said the President would OF course
mako decision In the Carolina case, but the hope
was 10 relieve South Carolina OF one OF her two Gov.
errors 10 such peaceful manner as TO insure
peace and absolute enjoyment Of the rights OF the COL
ored people In the State Much stress laid this
point cveryw whore, tho Cabinet apparently being much
more bent on insurng the safety Of the colorcd
people than on asserting the rights Of any particular
candidate.
Postmaster General Key was cordial In his reception
OF the subcommittee, and said he had be
discouraged He SAID he understood the con-
dition OF affairs and the need OF Immediate &C.