, 1877-04-07
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WAsulNGroN, March 3l.-The Cabi-
net to oay had discussion ON Southern
affairs and .hr need of immediate action.
Secretary Thompson was most uncum-
promising in expressing lis opinion that
,he itdsrl government had no rlght 10
interfere IN South Carolina, and that the
State should he lett absolutely free Ia
settle her own disputes under her own
laws H. hrr own way. Secretary Schun
WIS extremely cOr,linl and liberal in nll
he sad M vote was taken. but an tx.
preston "i opinion by different mmherS
show that on division n mninrity would
be in favor Of the immediate Withdrawal
OF the troops from the Sm,r.
CmcAco, April 2.-The Jour0"rs spe
cial snys the cabinet this morning assem-
b. ut g:iG and considered first the nn-
turc ot the reply to Hnmplon's letter :;
second, instructions to the Louisiana
commission.
At the Cabinet meeting this morning
thr Secretary of War WAS directed to
prepare nn order transferring the troops
from the State House in Columbia, S. c.,
10 their camp. When Hampton WINS in
tormrd in advance of official notification
that m order would I've issued for the re
movul of ihu troops from the State House
he expressed himself gratitied, hut said
il was no more than he expected from
the principles announced in The inaugu-
raj nddnss He was somewhat interest
cd to know whether the order was to
take immediate effect, as he wished to
he present in Columbia wlrn II was exc
cuted. However, rs n precautionary
measure, he tclegraphed to friends his
earnest wish that there should le no
outward demonstrations such as must
disturb the public peace, and he was sat
isicd bis advice would he respected, and
on the Withdrawal of the troops from
the State House, he would direct that II
guard Of two unarmed men hc sent there
TO guurd il from improper intrusion, and
lie thought such force would he sutii
cicnt for the purpose He Ielt satisfied
that there would be no disturbance what.
ever. and people throughout the State
would take courage in the effort tn re-
pnir their shattered industries He called
this afternoon to take leave of the Presi-
dent and thank him for the withdrawal
OF the troops, repeating the assurances
given in his recent letter, that all should
share alike IN the protection of law, and
not doubling his ability to preserve the
peace. He does not apprchcnd that Gov
Chamberlain will take any action with
regard to the custody Of the State House
Gov. Hampton will leave Washington on
his return To Columbia tonight. He
has been congratulated by numerous per.
sons on the success of his visit.
WAsHEGToN, April 2,-The Secretary
OF War declines to state when the order
will he issued for the withdrawal Of the
troops from the State House at Colum-
bia, but it is generally believed it will he
delayed till Hampton reaches home next
Wednesday.
CHARLESTON, April News Of the
determination of the cabinet to with
draw the troops causes unbOunded Joy
mere. Telrgrums irom various points in
the interior of the State says the news is
received with imprompu meetings, sa-
lutes oECannOn and other demonstrations
OF popular rejoicing.
CHICAGO, April 2.-Chambrrlain dined
Win the President tonight. There is
tue best OF feeling between them, and
though this decision virtually destroys
ChombcrIain's hopes and gives the gov.
trNment to Hampton, yet the former up.
Pr.eGlates the Presidents position aud
give, him credit for n sincere interest
ne President has repeatedly expressed
sorrow that doty compelled him to sac.
''uce MS friend, and takes no pains to
conceal hs regret that South Carolina
must pass from Chambcrl1ins hunda