The New York herald., 1877-01-12


HIsToRIAN--A oUIETus PUT UPON THE
ROW IN THE SENATE INVESTIGATING conf
MITTER.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CoLuMniA, Jan. IL, 1877
Quite ripple OF excitement was created in political
circles hero to-day by tho publication OF letter in
Augusta (Ga-) paper which opened up page
the history of the recent campaign in this State The
letter suggested by the mission Of Judge Mackcy TO
Governor Hayes as tho accredited agent OF General
Hampton, and the writer ngeniously makes ont a
of bad feeling between Hampton and Tiden and
scquent link OF sympathy between Hampton and Hayes.
rIDDEN's OPPOSITION HAMPTON.
The letter states that Tilden was strongly opposed
the nomination OF Hampton Governor this oppo-
ston first manifesting itself as early tho st. Louis
Convention through Colonel Pclton, q nephew Of
Governor Tildcn's. When the State Convention
held Colonel Coyle. Of Washington an agent of TIL
den's present to prevent the candidacy OF Hamp-
ton the ground that It would he injurious to the
party. Coylo demonstrated WITH and he tele-
graphcd tor change of Instructions but Colonel Pei
ton was inexorable Hampton was very wisely nomi-
natcd Notwithstanding the opposition from New
York, but when he heard OF it he deeply angered
and inclined to Withdraw. but was finally over
FRiExDY RELATIONS
After this, with a view to establish friendly reia.
tions Hampton addressed letter to Tilden assuring
tho latter OF his hope OF carrying the State That letter
never was answered; but this not ALL The demo.
Gratis were sorey pressed Tor iunds dur ng tho cam
paign, and the Executive Committee wrote TO Mr.
Abram $. Hewitt, recng their necessities and asking
for some assistance. Mr. Hewitt replied that he had
money to give them, and in effect that they must
take OF themselves
HAMPTON IRRTATED.
Tho letter then goes state that these successive
insults and rcbuiIs naturally irritaed Hampton and
caused him not only TO let Tdcn severely alone In the
campaign but to favor proposition made by the re.
publicans to withdraw the Tden electoral ticket for
the consideration of $40 900 und unanimous support
Of his (Iiampton's) ticket as against Chambcrain's
TILDxN's CANDIDACY IGNORED
II further charges that from this ,me forward the
candidacy Of Tden tacitly ignored; that the DEM
ocratic speakers confined themselves exclusively TO
State politics. while judges Mackcy and Cooke, who
occupied tho platform with them, spoke Tor Hayes and
Hampton, and that this is why Tldcn did carry the
State by $4,000 majority ut least. Tho writer signs
himself "A Tilden Democrat" and his revelations
which believed here bo contrary to the facts
great uncasiness and perturbation among the
democrats.
HAMPrON's DENIAL OF THE STATEMENT.
Under these extraordinary circumstances called
upon General Hampton and asked his views concern
ing tho statements the letter. He was greatly sur.
prised at them, and said
'rhe writer has fallen into many and grave errors.
had agency whatever in Judge Mackey's visit to
Ohio, and he bore no proposition nor even message
from Mackey says so himself The writer, too,
msrcpresents ono Of my speeches. proposition was
made TO withdraw our electors, and the Democratic
Executive Committee know that took strong ground
against it, subsequent proposition was made on
the samc subject and declined this positively Judge
Cooke, republican, spoke for Tilden and voted for
him. Judge Mackey spoke with mo mt but two
places and he will doubtless say how he voted in
the Presidential election Whether the canvass was m
mistake not Is not for to say but do say that
supported Tiden thoroughly and heartily throughout
The democratic electors speak to this point and
especially General Samuel McGowan, ono OF tho
Tildcn electors at large, who is referred and who
hopo will answer for himself
.'Thc leaf OF history" said General Hampton, "has
been secret that knows anything about t.
and II Is as utterly unreliable history as IL is
secret"
THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
The proceedings OF the Senate committee arc still
secret, but occasionally some Information breaks out
Senators Chrlstiancy aud Cameron cannot suppress
everything, aud, report speaks tho truth some ex-
traordnary scenes ensue during tho sessions OF the
committee Yesterday, while republican judge was
tostifying, Senator Merrimon tdemocrat) asked the
witness question, to which Senator Christiancy OBJ
jccted.
ALMOST ROW.
Upon this . violent discussion took place, which
was participated in by all the members of the CON-
mttcc. and which became 50 threatening that tho
judicial witness arose ana sad:-
"scnators, shall have 10 intcrposc my authority as
peace officer Of the State you calm yourselves
and preserve order This, gentlemen, is an outrage
The peace must and shall be maintained in South Caro-.
lima at all hazards +"
This timely warning restored order and good humor
and tho venerable bclgercnt Senators proceeded with
their investigation. The committee will probably con-
cludc It's abors to- morrow and return to Washington
DEPARTURE OF TROOPS.
Batteries p, +, and L. OF tho THIRD artillery con-
sisling OF Ill and IL oGcers under the nd
for New York. Tho batteries originally quar-
tered in New York Harbor, from whence they were
taken In October last
GOVERNOR HAMPToNs AGENTS AND THE TAX
LEVY.
COLUMBIA, jan II, 1877.
Governor Hampton has appointed special agents for
twenty-five counties 10 collect the ten fast
ycars) tax levy. Tho appoint for the remain pg
ten counties Will be made In n few days.
GEORGIA.
MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR SMITH TO THE LEGIs-
LATURE-sTEoNG WORDS ON THE PRESENT
SITUATION OF NATIONAL POLITICS.
ATLANTA, jan H. 1871
The Message OF Governor Smith, which was read In
both houses to-day, was devoted mainly to State
affairs, but had the following comment on federal rela-
tions:-
Before closing this, my last annual communication
TO the General Assembly, cannot iorbcar brief ref-
erchcc To the grave circumstances which surround
and seem 10 threaten the existence Of tho liberties
OF the people.
TfiE LATE ELECTION.
On given day over sO00,OOO OF frccmcn, represent
Ing Of people, came forth from their abiding