Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-08
EASTERN DISPATCHES.
ESPECIAL TO rHE DAILY SENTINEL
YESTERDAYS DISPATCHES.
CHAMBERLAIN CHANGES FRONT.
He Will Not Abandon the Gov.
ernorship of South Carolina
Until Forced to Do So.
"wAITING FOR SOMETHING TO
TURN UP"
A Hope That the Administration
May Find It Necessary 10
Change Its Southern
Policy.
WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO
TURN UP"
CHICAGO, April 6.

CHICAGO, April 6.
A Journal Washington special says:
Chamberlain left this morning for
| South Carolina. AT a conference be-
tween Chamberlain and his friends
last night be informed them that he
had determined, after reflection and
consultation with prominent Repub-
licans, tn hold on 10 his Office and not
surrender the State House until elected
by civil process. Wade Hampton has
given a pledge to the President that
neither himself nor his friends will re-
sort to violence. Chamberlain is con
fident that he can maintain himself as
Governor for some time and prevent
Hampton from being recognized as
Governor by the legal Legislature.
The Republicans have an admitted
majority in the State Senate, and un
less Hampton can get control of this
body he will be pOwerless to affect
Cham berlain. In conversation to-day
with your correspondent, Senator Pat
erson said in explanation to the de-.
parture from the policy announced by
Chamberlain a few days ago, that
Cham berlain had decided not to give
up the contest until there VAS some
definite action in regard to
Louisiana. Packard, he said, intended
to stand tor his rights, and events
might occur in Louisiana which would
cause a reaction in the country regard.
ing the Presidents Southern policy
and arouse a sentiment in the Repub-
lican party which would compel the
Administration to change front. This
was a forlorn hope, but the Republic
ans in South Carolina intended to
cling to it until it was swept away.
If Packard is deposed then Chamber
lain will give up the fight in South
Carolina. Senator Patterson's whole
conversation was in striking contrast
with his utterances on Tuesday, when
he called on Hampton and assured
him he would render what assistance
he could to make his administration
a success, and the impression left on
the mind of your correspondent was
that Chamberlain and Packard have
been in communication, and that
Chamberlain decided to hold on to the
office in expectation that something
might turn up in his favor. There is
no doubt but he was advised to pur-
sue this course by some prominent Re-
publicans who would be glad to see
the Presidents Southern policy result
in a failure.
Enthusiastic Reception Of Wade
HamptOn-"In the Administers
tiOn Of the Law He Will Know
NO Race"
COLUMBIA, April 6.
Hampton arrived this evening, &C.
companied by large military and civic
delegations from Charleston and all
points in the State on the line of the
road. He was received by the entire
military, fire and other organizations AT
the depot, when a procession was
formed and headed by the band of the
18th United States Infantry. He was
escorted, amid great enthusiasm, to the
Carolina House, where he was inaugu-
rated last December. Addressing an
immense o of people, he an.
nouDced that his policy in the future
would be n of peace and harmony.
He would support President Hayes as
long as he pursued the policy indicated
in his inaugural address. The Govern.
or reiterated the pledges made to the
colored people in his campaign
speeches, and said that in the admins.
tration of the law he should know no
race.
\ The Louiatana COmmissiOn-In.
formal Interviews with Packard
and Nichols.
New ORLEANS, April G..
The Louisiana Commission this
morning, by special invitation, visited
the Cotton Exchange. Shortly before
4 o'clock the members of the Commis.
| sion visited Packard at the State
House. The interview lasted over one
hour. At first the discussion was ex.
tremely formal, but as the commission
expressed q wish for a free Interchange
OF views, Governor Packard consented,
but stipulated that the stenographers
who had accompanied tho commission
should withdraw. This vas acceeded
to aud the discussion was opened by
comprehensive question addressed to
Packard: What do you ask the
President to do, and what are your
reasons for so requesting?" Packard
then won't into q long explanation, stat
ing succinctly the grounds upon which
he predicated his claims to the Govern
orship. He also introduced a map
showing = large section Of territory
presided over by District Judges who
6Ch uO loOko Ills 6utiOIltys no RIO-
nounced the Presidents scheme for a
reorganization of the Legislature
impracticsble. and thought the
Democrats would not accept any
such arrangements. The visits OF
the commission to Nichols and
Packard to-day were entirely informal.
Nothing of importance transpired as to
the interview with Nichols, but it is
understood he claims his authority is
undisputed everywhere in the State
outside OF the State House.
The whisky Ring Not In Favor
with the New Administration.
NEW YORK, April 6.
A Tribune Washington special on the
whisky ring says: There can be little
doubt that the new Administration is
disposed to be quite severe with the
second batch composed OF Hessing,
DIR. Rush, Dickinson, Able " Co.,
Powell and others. Propositions to
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