The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-04-05

rious condition of affairs were presented
to the President with some particularly
and detail. The remainder Of. the. con-
versation was. mainly directed to the
questions as towhat would be the .proba-
Bic condition. of affairs if the troops
should be Withdrawn frona the. State
House, and what line ofpolicy Governor
Hampton intended to pursue in that
event. On these points the President
was assured that there would be no effort
to seize the Capitol by mob violence, and
that only legal processes would be resort
ed to by Governor Hampton to establish
the supremacy of his government. No
formal pledges were asked or given
during the interview, but Governor
Hampton emphatically repeated the
statements he has heretofore made, that
he possesses both the purpose and the
power to protect all persons and classes
alike in their legal and constitutional
rights. The President, in reply, stated
substantially that it was his purpose to
carry out, in good faith, the promises of
his Inaugural Address, as he was deeply
anxious to bring peace and quiet to the
distracted portions of the country, and he
was satisfied that the result would be at
tained in very short time. During the
entire conversation, which lasted several
hours, there was no discussion of Cham
berlain's right or title to the Governship,
and nothing was said which contemplated
his continuance in Office, the converse
ton being almost altogether based upon
the assumption of withdrawal of the
Federal troops and the REIMBURSEMENT of
the legal questions at issue to the State
Courts. Governor Hampton and his
friends say they were greatly pleased and
encouraged by the interview, and this
evening feel confident that the State OF
South Carolina will soon be relieved of
its present political and industrial diff
culties. =
Governor Hampton is dining with
Evarts. Both Governors now having
been heard, no action will be taken until
after most mature consideration. This is
authoritatively stated, in contradiction of
reports that action had been taken to-day.
F. w. D.
r. WASHINGTON, March 30.
The Char eston committee resolved
themselves into several subcommittee,
and proceeded to visit the several secre-
taries. Attorney General Deyens was
polite and non-committal. Secretary
Evarts read to them dispatch received
from the leading bankers of New York,
including Brown Bros, Fry, Of the BaHk
of New York, Sherman, of the Mer-
chants Bank, Coe, Of the Bank of North
America, and j. J.Stewart. They urge
that the most favorable, consideration be
given to the Charleston's committees
views, and say that, if time had permit
ted, they would have had tho dispatch
very generally signed. Eyarts in conver-
sation said distinctly that when the, Pres
ident was prepared to act he would do so
on his own responsibility, not seeking. to
place any part of the burden on the rep
rresentatives of either side and the parties
they represent. Secretary Sherman talk
ed very freely. He said that the Presi-
dent would, of course, make the. decision
in the South Carolina case, but the hope
was to relieve the State Of one of two
Governors in such q peaceful manner as
to insure peace and the absolute enjoy
ment of the rights Of the colored people.
Much stress was laid on this point.
Postmaster General Key was cordial in
his reception Of the subcommittee, and
said that he had no reason to be dis
couraged. he understood the condition
of affairs, and the need Of Immediate ac-
ton. Secretary Thompson was most
uncompromising in the expression of his
opinion that the Federal government had
no right to intervene in South Carolina,
and that the State should be left abso-
lutely free to settle her own disputes un-
der her own laws and in her own way.
Secretary Schurz was extremely cordial
and liberal in all he said.
The 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 on division the
majority would be in favor of the imme-
diate withdrawal of the troops from the
State House.
Hampton wrote letter to the Presi-
dent tonight saying that he might not
have an opportunity to see him again,
and assuring him that he could and would
secure absolute freedom and peace, and
equality to both white and colored citi-
zens cf the State, so soon as the troops
should be withdrawn, but intimating at
the same time that he would consent to
no bargain or compromise whatever. In
very warm words be thanked the Presi-
dent for the manner in which he had
been received, and expressed his conf
dence that the President would be true to
the loyal and patriotic sentiments Of his
inaugural address.
Fernando Wood entertained Governor
Hampton, Gen. Conner, Judge Field,
Speaker Randall, Senator Butler, Capt.
Dawson and others tonight. The con-
yersation was general, and the determin-
alton freely expressed to stand fast on
South Carolina and Louisiana.
Though no direct knowledge is obtain
dUle IIOlu OluC1dl oOulCCo do w ooO AhoSo
tions of the government regarding Sonth
Carolina there is an impression, sustained
by various facts, that the end of the de-
liberations now progressing will be an
order Withdrawing the troops from the
State House at Columbia, and the con-
sequent practical recognition of Hamp-
ton.
A popular demonstration in honor of
Governor Hampton has been with great
persuasion avoided by the Conservative
leaders, who apprehended that under
the circumstances it would not be in good
taste.
WASHINGTON, April l, 1877.
In reference to the withdrawal of the
troops from South Carolina, it can be au-
thoritatively stated that President Hayes
is decidly opposed to leaving garrisons of
Federal troops in the State House OF any