Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-30

Gov. Hampton sought to impress upon the
President that he had now the greatest oppor-
tunitv that had ever fallen to the lot 0! any
man 10 restore peace and confidence to the
country and render his name beloved by all
good neoplc throughout the land. lie told
the President that it vas impossible for him tc
conceive the disastrous effects OF delay in this
mnortau, crisis. 1t caused the Judgment in
the minds of the people of feeling of uncer,,
taiutv as TO the future, which If continued
much longer would end 10 the utter bankruptcy
and ruin Of every material interest OF the State.
While the troops renamed as menace TO
them an apprehension existed 10 their minds
that bayouet government might DO extended.
10 short it wa: useless to endeavor to restore
confidence so long as this condition OF affairs
continued.
The President seemed deeply impressed with
the views Of Gov Hampton, but did not assign
any reason Tor his continued delay, but relter-
atcd more than once that the whole matter
would come out ali right after while,
During the conversation Mrs. Hayes entered
the library, and was invited to remain by the
President, when she took pleasant part in
| the talk. Gov. Hampton, at the Invitation OF
the President, remained to lunch and escorted
Mrs. fIayes to the table. Afterwards, at the
invitation of the President, Gov. Hampton
took long drive with him and Secretary
Ecarts. AS most Of the President time was
occupied with Gov. Hampton MIR. Chamber
lain, though on hand and anxious to obtain an
Interview, was not given 40 opportunity. Gov.
Uampton will see the President again with re-
gard to the action 10 be taken IN the South
| Carolina case.
1t is understood that the President is ready
10 issue his order for the removal of the troops
from tie State House, but yielded to the wish
Is of certain members OF his Cabinet, who
asked for little further delay. The object Of
Lhcsc Cabinet members, as expressed By one or
two Of them, was &c make Hampton plead as q
euprliant Tor that which he has right to DE.
maud. It Is believed, however, that this de-
lay will not las, many hours longer, and that
the order Tor the Withdrawal Of the troops from
the State House will be issued not later than
uex, Monday. -.
Gov. Hampton on his return will issue hla
proclamation for the assembling OF the Legisla'
turr, and will 90 on regularly with his govern
mep!. Civil process will then be resorteu 10
to citcl Chamberlain from the State House.
During the ride Gov Hampton gave the
President every assurance be could that the
protection OF the laws would he extended over
white and black alike. He said TO the Pfesl.
| dent tiat DC eSiVCNcu " ulFiu0 III. SO'DiN>
vote, and the President said he would retaale
by dividing the white vote. 1t Is we'll to state
that Gov. Hampton did not discuss bis title to
his Office, but directed his remarks 10 the GueS'
ton Of non interference of the troops.
Gov. Hampton dined with Secretary EVars
az Wornleys and the two discussed the situa
ton at much length. Gov Hampton will re-
turn home to pight, and as soou as the troops
are Withdrawn he will institute the suit OF eject
mant against Chamberlain. 1t is understood
the latter w;l retire under protest. Gov.
Hampton will to-day call on several OF the mem
hers nr the Cabinet. He will confer with the
Attorney General as to the appointments ll
IL South Carolina under the department Of JUS
t!c'.
Governor Hampton has received the greatest
amour. Of courtesy and attention from all sides
,iarc the arrival Whenever he has appeared
in ruoc crowds have surrounded him 10 tes!l'
Iy their respect
La the cvauiug. about O'Clock Governor
Chamberlain clI!n upou the President by lnVI
talon ami was accorded 40 interview. During
his interview Secretary Schu!E was presen
the greater part Of the the time. The President
toll Mr. Chamb ?rain that he had had au ex
tended Interview with Gen Hampton, but tha
il wjuId be- necessary to have i still further
consultation with that gentleman before he ar
rivad at any conclusion regarding the probab
iy ii & compromise or agreement.