The New York herald., 1877-03-20
SOUTH CAROLINA.


r1cuLTY- OPINIONS OF CONFEDERATE
COLONEL.
COLUMBIA. S. c., March II, 1871
I'VE don't want any recognition of Hampton Gov
ornor, from the President" said ex Confederate
Colonel with empty sleeve "The President" he
continued, "has more right to decide 'recog-
nze' who Is Governor OF South Carolina than he has
decide recognize who is the Comptroller of New
York. All that ask Of the President is ako the
United States soldiers out Of that State House
the people here regulate their own Affairs
"With the troops out what would you dor" asked.
"Simpy enforce the decisions and mandates OF tho
courts by means provided by law. Governor Cham
berlan would not resist the OF Court, and we
feel satisfied that II the troops withdrawn he will
peaceaby surrender the Executive and State Offices to
the parties lawfully entitled to them."
"But II ho should refuse to obey tho order Of o
Court and should resist, what thens"
sProceed still by law and compel him by peaceable
methods to yield obedience to tho aws but as
the troops out Chamberlain Is too sensible man to
remain day longer in tho State House than neces-
sary TO pack up his private papers and leave"
'Some people tell mo chamberlain intends to
stick even when the troops withdrawn p, sug.
gested.
"Well, salo the ex-CooncI, 'let aim STICK but,
he ADDED, ~ satisfied that the duration OF his
sticking would be exceedingly brief He would then
be deprived Of his only existing support and would be
compelled TO abandon what no has known all along to
be hopeless contest"
"How do you regard the compromise suggested by
Senator Patterson in the shape OF a new electionY"
"Nobody but tool or knave. as Patterson Ia
would have made such proposition. 1t would not bo
tolerated or submitted to for instant. The white
people having rescued the State from the
clutches Of the thieves that Patterson repre-.
sents determined that they shall not be
deprived Of the fruits OF their victory. Peace
good order security and tranquility have only been re.
tarded thus long by tho Of the military The agony
Of suspense and the torrble stagnaon all branches
OF business can't last much longer The people are
not able TO stand IT, and the President act very
We want no new election, will abide by no COM
promise, and We ask no recognition. All We say to
the President i Hands OIL and let US peaccaby settle
own adairs''
PREVAILING SENTIMENT
This brief conversation gives the sentiment and feel
Ing Of the average Caronian OF Intelligence the stu
alton, except that Il fails illustrate the uneasy and
growing restveness that is daily becoming apparent
owing to the delay the part Of President Hayes
his Csn,nss ~ arriving ~ q the only peaceab!o solution
and sulen discomfort Is observable that Is the result
Of long suspense and anxiety verging on despair.
Hope deferred maketh the heart SICK the people
OF this State certainly almost hopelessy sick of
the disastrous condition Of affairs here for the
past four months Whites and blacks sudor
alike, but tho poor negroes, comprising the
aboring class OF the STATE suffer the most All
thrift, enterprise, the ordinary prepara-
ton for the new years. crops is suspended. Until
Hampton Is duly acknowledged and exercises without
the nteposition Of the United States troops the func
tons OF his Office, thorough paralysis OF all kind OF
business will prevail AT such juncture q now elec-
ton would be sheer madness When the administra-
they realized the better The ultra repupli-
can, who anything for tho negro should urge
upon the President the immediate withdrawal Of the
troops
have instituted inquiries throughout the State to
ascertain and feel the public pulse as to tho proposed
new election. Tho democrats are unit upon the SUBJ
ject, and denounce such policy q ruinous to the
best interests Of the country subversive OF all right
peace and quiet necessary the prosperity the
country. rhoy claim that the last November election
conducted fairly and that resulted in the over
throw OF radical supremacy in this State. They base
this claim upon the popular vote then cast the judg
ment OF almost the entire Circuit Bench Of
the state the solemn decision OF the supreme Court
aud the impartial reports OF Congressional investga
ing committees have conversed quite freely upon
tho subject with the leading lawyers legislators prom
incnt potcians and largest taxpayers, and they
earnestly protest against such gross violation of
stubborn resistance 10 such robbery They opposed
10 any compromise, in whatever guse II may come
under most unfavornble circumstances November
OPPOSED TO NEW ELECTION
They say that II the national government not sat
isAed with the result then attained and disposed
set aside the voice Of tho people and tho judgment OF
the courts 10 perpouate the supremacy Of political
party directly at with the interests Of the
State, thero Will be for election, for tho
precedent thus established will be held cover all sim
liar future emergencies Leaving out OF view all ques-
tons OF law and justice they claim that cleo
tion ut this time would completely ruin tho
material interests Of the State. The farmers busy
with their crops and the labor, time and expense
cident TO political canvass would bankrupt the
try beyond the hope OF recovery. They also claim
that the same necessity that would authorize new
election for State officers would likewise authorize
election for Presidential electors and that while thus
attacking tho rightui authority of the off,
Gals, the leaders OF this movement would
time dispute the legality OF Hayes title to the Prcs-
dency. Tho democrats arc opposed TO ythng like
compromise In their tai affairs They stand
squarely upon the record has already been made
nent through thick and thin. They say that In tho
event Of President Hayes recognizing Chamberlain,
they viii pay no taxes 70 hts government
and that his administration shall In no way
DO respected obeyed. They will resist
with their lives any attempt he would make TO
collect enforce authority and claim that he
be in other way sustained py the combined
forces Of the entire standing army of the United states
This Is not 'gammon." Many OF tho most conscrva-
tive say that they will not Tor submit
10 the authority VI Chamberlan's govern unless
backed by federal bayonets The republicans do not
have much to say. They await Developments; but
prominent member OF that party said to-day that he
did not see tho necessity OF u new election, and
that while IL might effect somewhat differ.
ent result Edgencld and Laurens countess II would
alter the democratic majority In the State. He
thinks that election at this time would be dsas
trOus State Let the troops be used suppress
violence; but let neither political party base It's
claims 10 popular support upon tho military arm OF the
general government.