The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-27
Chamberlain ON THE WAY.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
RICHMOND, Va, March &c. 1877.
Governor Chamberlain. of South Carolina, passed
through horo to. night his way Washington, in
response 10 the Presidents invitation. The train
stopped at the depot Tor ten minutes, which time
the Governor spent in conversation with the
HERALD representative Ho stated that he had had
no communication with the President ON the subject
p his VISIT other than tho published letter or invita-
ton. AS 10 what was wanted OF HIM no could not
tell Didn't know whethorshc was to presen. his views
verbally or In writing, or whether II was desired no
and Hampton should meet face to lace. II his
opinion that he could say very little the Sout Caro-
lima question that would be new, but what nior nation
he had he would freely bcstow upon His Excellency
tho President.
THE MArrnEws-rosrEs PLEDGE
In relation 10 the statement published In the Rich
mond papers that there Is in existence written
pact oy which Hayes friends, in consideration OF
Southern democrats not aiding in the obstruction Of
the electoral count, would tho removal OF the
troops from south Carolina and Louisiana, hc ex-
ment had not ySt seen daylight bo ntmated, rather
than expressed. his belief that there was no such
paper .tfs
QuIEr ALONG THE LINE
Governor Chamberlain says he left all quiet at Col
umbia- He evidently longs for a final settlement of
all the difficulties and period when he shall be at
rest politically. Up to the moment OF leaving here
be uniformed as to whether Hampton would meet
him IN Washington or not.
DARK. 80.
Governor Chamberlain by no means appears to be
contrary as to this MISSION 10 Washington be seemed
nil sea- and indicated a belief that the President
might want to propose compromise.
HAMPToN's LETTER TO PRESIDENT HAYES.
COLUMBIA, s. c., March 20, 1877.
Governor Hampton received yesterday Sunday the
letter of President Hayes, inviting him to Washing
ton. To-day no has written in reply the following
letter.
His Excelloncy r. B. HAYES. President tho United
have the honor to acknowledge your commuuica-
ton of the 23d addressed by private
myself accept through proper 'aresy TO
yourself the you Lave eHsenced though cannot
questions which already been ably Thoroughly
simple But, understanding from the communication have
is D a. MIGHT Sso s
the impedments to the peaceful and orderly organization
Caralna and Of Tie Jest methods 81 removing the%f
in w e to- hi @
In my Judgment ali impedimens the objects earnestly
PIC hs State tho withdrawal
This action on TIE part OF the 0cmmandsr.n Chief of the
as an evidence that he civil authority no longer ooe
law, insure domestic tranquility. revive wasted in
Ina give an that TN, state Is to he re-
grievances exist whatever suffer propose
stitutional agencies.
In seeking such that represent fully
the determination of the thoughtful and conservative
sa ~1of ssSs y the s
s"a, s BE- o Both s %
aud both shall DO regarded fully by and
amcnablc to the laws.
Joining most heartily with in the desire
express that you may put end. speedily
possible all appearance of military
authority OF the United states the political
which affect tho aud act the people of
South Carolina and ervcntly trusting that this suspicious
result may som be reached,
have the honor to be, very respecuIly obodient
servant, WADE HAMPTON
Governor of South Carolina.