The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03


their camp
AN EXPRESSION PROM HAMPTON
When Governor Hampton was iniorIncd this after.
noon IN advance Of the oncal notification, that
would be issued Tor the removal the troops
the State House. he expressed himself much gratiaed,
but said II was more than he expected from the
principles announced IN the inaugural address or the
President lie somewhat interested 10 know
whether the order TO tako immediate effect, as he
wished to be present in Columbia when it
cutcd. However, as . precautionary measure, no
would Al once telegraph TO friends in Columbia his
earnest wish that there should be- outward demon
strations such might disturb the public peace and
he was satisfied that his advice would be respected
and the withdrawal OF the troops from tho State
House he would direct that guard OF two
unarmed be sent there TO guard IL
from improper intrusion, aud he thought
force would he sufficient for the purpose. He felt
satisfied that there would be disturbance whatever,
aud that the people throughouI the State would tnke
courage the effort to repair their shattered indus
tries. He called this afternoon take leave OF the
President and thank him for tho withdrawal or tho
TROOPS repeating the assurances gwen In his recent
letter that all should share alike tho protection Of
the lew, and doubling his abity TO preserve the
peace he does not apprehend that Governor Cham
berain will take action with regard 10 the custody
OF the State House.
Governor Hampton will leave ington on his rc-
turn Columbia tonight He has been cong at Hated
by numerous friends on the success OF his visit.
CHAMBERLAIN IsCREDULous.
Although reports Of the Presidential dcermi nation
to withdraw the troops from the Columbia State House
after the close OF the Cabinet session,
Governor chamberlain, up TO tour O'Clock
decision had been reached, ani not convinced OF
the truth Of tho report until he heard from repro
direct Official authority In response TO an inquiry
70 what thought OF II, he simply rcmarked:--
III ends the struggle, and practically makes General
Hampton Governor"
Being asked when he proposed returning to south
Carolina he said he would not leave Washington TO-
night but would start tor Columbia tomorrow night
He mentioned also that no had engagement 10 dine
with the President this evening.
THE FORMAL ORDER.
Tho formal order to General Kugcr remove the
troops from the State House, at Columbia, TO their
CAMP s being prepared by the Secretary OF War: but
il viii not DO sent to General Ruger or made public
untii tomorrow. General sherman was coseted with
Secretary McCrry Tor some time before the prepare
ton Of he order mmenCed, which Will be in the
nature OF despatch to General Ringer, and not gen.
era order through the accustomed military channels
CHAMBERLAIN CONVINCED
The order 10 Withdraw tho troops will not be exc
cuied until toward the close OF the week. Tho presl.
dent informed Governor Chamberlain tonight
This Is in accordance with the request OF the latter
Who having some private business 10 transact here
Governor hampton has also received Information 10
the same effect
FORCES OF THE RESPECTIVE GOVERNORS
Governor Chamberlain said tonight that the militia
at Columbia not an efficient condition, having
been decroratng during the past SIX years. while.
the contrary tho friends OF Hampton we'll armed
and organized. lie therefore does apprehcnd
any conflict between the two political parties, the
will be leave comparatively litto of republican
party In South Carolina
4 DINNER WITH THE PRESIDENT.
This evening Governor Chamberlain dined with the
President Mrs. Hayes and other mcnbcrs of the fam
lily. There were also present Secretary schurz, Gen
eral and Mrs. sherman and Mr. Rogers. the Presidents
private secretary
GOVERNOR cHAMBEELAINs LETTER TO THE
PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, April 9, 1877
Tho following Is Governor Chambcrain's last letter
10 the Prcsldcnt:-
wAsHIScroS. D. G.. March 81. 1877.
SIR been nviiedby Mr. Eyar,. lay before you
drawsl Of the United states forces now stationed
!" inch the .s nSn' TSs" together with
proper 20 make srief preliminary statement Of tho cir
State Hosc viii be- Of service IN responding this
the aid Of United States supprsssns danss
number saroa. p.s
as seemed likely only SUPPRESS tue actual ss."r
violence Or but 70 prevent similar outbreaks
referred :" were purely political An effort had
to secure Doeal control q me state ~ The u s. q
physics" n,c. and Violence large n"mosr .,
made effective for this work in violation 81 the laws of
BY these hoI r in checs pending tho
election ana .ns 70 receive hair espresson q inc win u
call the President aud hs action in rrsp
natey The elect dad not CLOSE the political but
INK STAIR morsv sanrlsos.
About the 10Th .: November lst"n the eve Of the
call mon tie President 20 assist me pr"scns Tie Slate
.DS r. ss.%' e in s.sn sr OF as organizations X.
iaiu's . assemble md organize ITSELF ,psacsiuis
orders when resulted in s,a,ionng small military force
!" the s.s a"so H., Gree rov WAS shorty ns reduced
The single object in aceng this force IN the House
government and Legislature against attack and
throw b, the unlawful crga'ia,,on. already deserbcd
me effort 10 ors"ni.s Tie House Representatives re.
naincd IN the state onss and - conjunction with the
bali distance state House me copc,s
Lcg,s"rs ,hn. oE.ns.a - ~ me s,a's ione y ne
Lieutenant Governor, declaring me to have heep
FROM uni the prasen. Tie presrSec tho
United states troops - ihe state House his icsnited N
an IL. various s'ats olicrrs aa;oci.cd with me ~
discharge Of their official dul'cs IL The mean
time ny pre,en, somprti'ns Ior he Office q
tion mad, ~ the iouse u Representatives 10 political
sAercise rs fnnc,ios owing 10 causes 40, rsa,,rin rs
statement settlement Of the conflicting claims the
oce 81 uoveror M .ie during tho term u tonr imme
diate predecessor nnn thns alter s"ns secrsnn 70 the
states fofces ii the state losc were icr ana arc ns
discharsng tie function drty wlirh have already
stated
PRESENT
From what has Lerp stated tolinws that in my
iud the Umcd states iocrs ~. ~tstc iruse
there purSnanec ma execution Of constitutional duty
the Of tho Tinted
isitutinnai relation tbe south Iaroilnn
They there TOR protection ui the government
winch ain the eaa against domestic vinsnc aud
surrection Dagrnnt h-ld N check ony
presence Of the furce r-icrred
In the meantime the dispute resprcting Office o
continue aud able puw-r settling
1t has rcn found Under tlcse circumstances my orpo-
desire and dcmaad the vitndrn wnl United
states the Iiouso, state
objections such action the pf Yoaf Nesrnrv.
WITHDRAWN.
Ny nrSt objection tiHt lilo Withdraw ~ theso
ff0nt The House would BE- withdrawal Of
domestic violence BY tbs ~ flr