The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24
SOUTH CAROLINA.
RESPONSE OF THE RIVAL GOVERNORS TO THE
INVITATION OF PRESIDENT HAYES TO VISIT

RESPONSE OF THE RIVAL GOVERNORS TO THE
INVITATION or PRESIDENT HAYES TO VISIT
WASHINGTON.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CoLuxmA March 90 1871
The letter OF the President inviting Hampton and
chamberlain to Washington for the purpose Of pre-
snting their respective before the Cabinet, Is
yarously received here. The great majority OF the
people Indignantly reject The propositions contained
In the letter, ana regard II as nothing moro than
lame russo TO procrastnatc the vcxed solu'
ton OF affairs here. Seven out OF tho eight
circuit judges In the state aud tho supreme
Court having decided that Hampton Is tho Governor
and the further fact that no sustans all tho public M
siitutons, pardons criminals and appoints officials
fully establishes him tho chief Executive. The his
tory aud status Of affairs here well known now
nj Washington that the visit OF either Hampton or
Chamberlain they say cannot throw any additional
light upon tho subject Under these circumstances
the class Of people refer to believe that tho President
for tho sincerity Of whose motives they entertain no
doubt, In yielding TOO much hts extreme radical ad
viscrs.
A MORE GENEROUS VIEW.
Leading and more influential men take different
view OF 1t. They think that the administration has
decided in regard to the withdrawal Of the troops but
Is disposed to exhaust every OF information be-
fore taking aEy action.
EAMrToy's POSITION.
Governor Hampton was called upon by the HERALD
correspondent but in the absence Of tho ocnl letter
Of the President refused TO give any opinion regard
ing II. l am informed. however, that he takes a
favorable view OF II, and has the most implicit conn
dcnco that the President WILL In duo time, Withdraw
tho troops from the State House and leave matters
hero pcaceably and legally solved by the people
the Is safc to say that he will not visit
Washington, and II may be doubted whether ho will
think judcious TO make any further extended rep
resentaoa OF affairs here beyond what no has already
forwarded.
WHAT cnAMRERLAIS THINKS AND WANTS
Governor Chamberlain spoke very freely upon the
subject. GLOW do you regard tho Presidents letter
to you IN the despatch this EVENING"" asked
Governor CnAMRERLAiS-l slider the Presidents
letter very proper step toward the solution OF tho
difficulties here. He wants TO understand the whole
case and have presented by those who are most
closely connected with it IN their official capacities
! shall certainly respond TO the Presidents
invitation in SUCH o. the several n,vsa Ways
What | want, above all things, ~ to nave
The President .uy understand the recent campaign and
results. we'll Us the exact posture OF affairs now.
The false impressions communicated by democratic
agents here aud in Washington will DO removed when
the facts stated The purpose TO investigate
before Judging beflting gravity Of the
volved and the Presidents office anu cha racter.
The republicans stand ON their legal rights They
DO not ask the recognition and support OF my
government because II Is republican, but because II Is
lawful Not sentiment but legal principles; not favor,
but justice, the demand OF the republicans here.
This also the plain purpose OF President Hayes Us
have never doubted shall, therefore. respond with
cordially to his request for all the information can
give.
ConREsroNDESr-Do you regard the letter as favor
able TO your side hercy
Governor CHAMBgRLAIx-Yes. for tho reason that
side rests upon legal and moral oundations which
will be recognized by all Just men wherever they are
fully understood. don't think the President intends
10 favor either side. the OF dsregarding tho
Law. He intends to hear both sides mpartally and
then tn decide according TO the legal and political
merits Of the case. That Is far aud right.
CokREsroNDENT-Do you intend to 20 in person to
Washington
Governor CHAMBERLAIX-I think shall, as ut pres.
ent advised, when reccivo the Presidents letter.