Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-18
South Carolina.

The Columbia correspondent oil the Balti-
more Sun, under date Of last night, says:
"a ripple of excitement was caused to-day by
the establishment Of the fact that the returns OF
election of Horny county had been tempered
with in the interest Of Dunn republican candi-
date for Comptroller General. Two republican
managers o. election in the county were brought
in to-day, and swear that tho figures in the re.
turns have been increased since they left their
hands. Corrections that will be made elect Ha-
good, democratic candidate io1 Comptroller,
without throwing out the vote oi the disputed
precincts in other counties, and the democrats
are highly pleased.
The grand jury OF Abbevilie, responding to
Judge Cooks charge respecting Gov. Chamber
lans proclaim alton, ind that 20 ihr o. the colln-
ty Of Abbeville is concerned the aforesaid state.
ment of Daniel Il. Chamberlain that any organ
izstous and combinations Of men a. the time
stated, or any time since, Wero engaged in pro.
noting illegal objects snd in committing open
acts OF VIOLENCE, WAS without foundation IN fact
and ialse and detalnstory. For want Of further
information the jury decline 10 present any par
ticular person BY naLno for trial and puni;h-
ment.
"FIfty-six negroes, constituting the State con.
stabulary force, guard the State House day and
night Three We stationed IL each door, snd
guard Of six are kept in reserve IN the room OF
tho Clerk OF the Supreme Court at all hours.
When trouble is anticipated another reserve OF
0: the offices up stsirs Tie constabes arc AL
ragged negroes, tbs political Migrants Of the
town. and the battalion is regularly Othcered
from corporal TO captain. All visitors are halt.
cd h. the doors and required to state their bust
ness, whom they desire Il see, &C., by thcso
negroes before they are allowed admlttance.
The troops are still on duty.
The candidates for State offices on the demo-
cratic State ticket, exclusive Of Governor nad
Lieutenant Governor, began proceedings in the
Supreme Court to-day TO try the title Of the re-
publican candidates who have possession OF the
{ Ii ccs."
New HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS. The follow
ing are the resolutions adopted yesterday by
the democratic State convention Of New l1amp-
shire
The first rcallirms devotion to the cardinal
ideas OF the perpetulty OF the Uolon, suprem-
acy Of the Constitution aud the equality OF
States.
The second declares firm adherence to the
doctrines of the National Democratic platform,
especially the demand for reform, Endorsed at
the polls by q popular majority OF 100000.
The third denounces the conspiracy organized
at Washington by desperate and INSCRIPTIONS
men among tho leaders of the republican party
to thwart the clearly expressed will of the PEG.
pie through the action lot illegally constituted
ard corruptly controlled returning boards at
the South as revolutionary and reasonable 10
purpose and effect, ioasmuch as it strikes at
the very life Of the elective franchise, which
is the basis and vital principle of this Govern
ment.
The fourth denounces the use Of military
by President Grant in South Carolina and
Louisiana.
The fifth calls upon the representatives 10
both Houses of Congress to unite in securing
peaceful solution of the difficulty in which the
country is involved.
The sixth couDses moderation, but claims
paramount duty TO deiend the Constitution even
TO the last resort.
The seventh calls upon all who believe 10 the
election of Tilden to unite 10 demanding his TO-
auguratl0n.
The eighth demands the reduction Of the
army.
Next follows sevcra! resolutions discussing
exhaustiVcly the subject OF appolntmeot OF cleo
tors. and the functions Of the returning boards
and the duty of Congress touching the count of
the electoral vote, concluding with: believing
that Mr.. .riden received l majority Of the
whole plumber OF the electoral votes, we pledge
him our hearty and unqualified support 10 the
full exercise Ct his authority 10 conformity with
the Constitution and laws Of the land.
\ marriage license was granted 10 Washing
ton Yesterday to Thomas s. Norre and Mary
Mondav of Alhem,rIc cot1ntV Va