The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-03-24

neon today. the following letter re-
oeived the approval Of the Cabinet. Il
was sent 70 the gentleman to whom it
Was addressed Executive Mansion,
Washington. March %, ls13.-Sir:
am directed by the President to bring
your attention to his purpose to take
into Immediate consideration the posi-
ton Of affairs in South Carolina, with q
view Of determining the course which.
under the constitution and laws.
il may bc his sworn duty TO
10 take IN reference - the situation in
that state, as he finds i. upon succeed
ing 10 the Presidency. It would give
the President pleasure 10 confer with
you in person. If you shall find ii con-
veuicnt to visit Washington and con-
eur with him in thinking such con-
ference the readies: and best mode Of
placing your views as to the political
situation in your State before him. He
would greatly favor this direct COM
munication of opinion and information
to any other method Of obtaining your
views npon the present condition ard
immediate prospect Of public interests
in South Carolina If reason Of weight
with You should discourage this course,
the President will be glad to receive
any communication from you in writ
ing or through any delegate possessing
your confidence, that will convey to
him your views Of any impediment to a
peaceful and orderly organization of a
single and undisputed State Govern
ment in South Carolina and OF the
best mode of renewing them. 1t is the
desire Of the President to put An end
to all appearance of Intervention Of
military as opponents of the United
States to the political arrangement
which affect the government and aiflict
the people Of South Carolina. In this
desire the President can only be truly
said to represent the patriotic feeling Of
the great body Of the people of the Z.
S. 1t is impossible that any serious
disorder in the domestic government of
any State, can or ever should fail to be
matter of vital importance and solicit
tude to the people of the whole
country. In the furtherance of a
prompt and safe execution Of this gem
eral purpose. he invites full COM
munication of your views on the sub
ject, even as to such proposed forms as
to you may seem more useful. BY di-
rcction Of the President I have ad-
dressed to Hon. Wade Hampton du-
plicate Of this letter. l am very re.
specify your obedient servant
(Signed) w ROGERS. Private Secre-
tary
To the Hon. D. II. Chamberlain.
New York, March 23.-The Russian
feet steamed up to the city this after
noon, and anchored in North River.
Statutes were fred as forts and Amori-
can war vessels were passed.
WASHINGTON, March % Two COL
ored delegations Of bishops of the Afri-
can Methodist Church, and other clergy
of Richmond, called on the President
to assure him of their kind wishes for
the success of his administration. and to
thank him for his u.terances in behalf
Of :hc African race The President re-
ciprocated their expressions Of friendship
and said his efforts would be TO advance
the equal rights of all.
NEW York. March 23.-Silver bars,
1921; greenbacks, ~. gold; silver.
one-half per cent discount. Gold
opened at 104s, advanced to l04s. de-
clined TO 104s at which it closed. Mon
ey dull, government bonds dull and
steady; stocks active
WASHINGTON, March o3.-Promotion
in offices closely attached to the Prcsi-
dent. from among gentlemen acting in
official capacities under the last admin
stration. are said by friends Of Presi-
dent Hayes to indicate his intention to
public officers throughout the country in
the matter of civil service reform. by
beginning directly a. home in the per-
formsnce of this policy.
New YORK, March 23.-The first
Monday in June has been appointed for
the trial Of Peter II. Sweeney.
George Hunter, pork packer. has
failed. Liabilities. 800 900.
CHICAGO. March 23.-Fred. j. Guess.
who was apprehended yesterday in the
&C, of stealing letters which he was
distributing in the postotfice depart
ment. escaped from the Marshal's Office
abou. o'clock in the aftern oon. The
act was frs: made public this morning
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