The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-02-15

intendent." The law also requires that teachers
shall be examined annually.
A. 4. JAMES, Sch. Com. u.c.
Sunlight for South Caeolina.
In attacking the thieves who plundered the
people of South Carolina for so many years,
The Sun has never Disseminated between Re-
publcans and Democrats. The Ring itself, at
the time Of its greatest audacity, consisted of
Scott, Chamberlain, Parker, Kimpton, Cardozo,
Patterson and Neagle-al of them Republicans.
The ablest and most dangerous of these men was
Chamberlain, who is one of the most polished
rascals between the two oceans. A large part of
the subsidiary work was. of course, done by the
Republicans, for the State was then controlled
by Republican majority, and the lesser thieves
and agents and instruments of the Ring natu-
rally took to that cast Of politics 1t is undeni-
able, however, that there were many promi-
nent Democrats, who loudly called for re-
form and honest government, while actually
participating in the proceeds of the gigantic
operations engineered by Scott, Chamberlain and
Kimpton.
When the Democratic party came into power
under the leadership of Wade Hampton and his
friend Nj. G. Butler, now n Senator of the United
States, there swept through the State n cry
for the conviction and punishment Of the rob-
bers who had piled up debt Of nearly thirty
millions and ruined the industries md prop
tigation committee was appointed, important
| evidence was taken inculpating every one Of the
principal thieves, and subp9nas and warrants
were issued without stint. One or two of the
| smaller scoundrels were convicted and sentenced
to prison, feeble show Of on attempt to bring
Patterson TO trial was made, md that was ALL
The failure of justice is partly due to the fact
that this simple question of Furnishing crmo
has been mixed up with politics, to further the
designs of politicians. 1t is partly due to the
fact that full exposure of the inside history of
the Scott, Moses and Chamberlain administra-
tions would involve q good many prominent
Democrats in lasting embarrassment.
The evidence taken in n lawsuit, now in pro-
gress in this city, shows how intimately Demo
| Gratis were concerned with the Republican thieves
in the plunder Of the people. The following
agreement, has been produced as part of the
testimony:
OFFICE OF COURTENAY, EVERETT & Co..
SO Pearl Street, New York.
Whereas, the undersigned, being desirous to
take action to reinstate he value of the b:nded
debt of he State of South Carolina 1t is here
by agreed the undersigned agree to pay to NJ. c.
Butler and Nj. W. Gary 10 per cent. of the net
gains that mny arise from the purchase and sale
of Mt least $5OO,OOO of said State bonds, the in
crease to be measured by the advance due to an
! endorsement Of the public meeiing to be held
| OH about the Sd day Of May next at Columbia,
approving the payment in full Of all the pres ent
bonded debt of the State, and agree to use their
best efforts to that effect in consideration Of
said 10 per centum aforesaid mentioned.
W. +. EVERETT,
L. ID. CHILDS,
]. B. PALMER.
(by L. d. Childs,l
J. 2. SOUTHERN.
New York, April II, 1871.
We accept the terms of the above agreement
NJ. c. BUTLER, Attorney, &c.
NJ. w. GARY, Attorney -at.Law.
This arrangement throws light on the follow
ing confidential letter from Chamberlain to
Kimpton, Financial Agent in New York of the
State Of South Carolina. The original copy Of
this document, which has never before been
printed, is in our possession
COLUMBIA, 8. C. Apr. 28, 1871.
DEAR KIMPToN: Your two letters of the Goth
delighted to know that you are in o safer position
| The official letter is well and may be Of use in
| the future.
IWiH cooperate .riM Butler and Gary in any
possible tray. have not heard Of their arrival
| here rs yet.
The Governor has been to Charleston, and
| fooled about with Iathers & Co., as you will eee
by the News. lie said when he came back that
he was going Immediately to N. Y, but yesterday
he said he had postponed his isit. rather
! think Joe Crews telegram has scared him. /
do not know what he is doing exactly, but he
went to Gary, Parkers clerk, and gave him or
ders to PITY out no money Mt all--that he was
going to send it all 10 NY What he Is going
10 do can't say yet. l will SEQ Bush adhave
him do all no can.
| Yours truly, d. ii. CHAMBERLAIN.
This promise to cooperate with Butler aud
Gary was written six days after they had made
and signed the agreement printed above. 1t il
q matter of record that Chamberlain did cooper
ate with his Democratic allies. The bull resolu-
tions were put through tho Taxpayers Cons
vention and although the rise in bonds was
less than they had hoped, it was sufficient to pay
a good sum in percentages.
Why has no honest effort been nade to bring
Patterson to trial Judge Humphrys extraor-
dinary decision could have been overturned by
n breath. Why has no requisition been issued
for Chamberlain and Kimpton? Chamberlain
is practising law In the courts Of this city, and
his friend Kimpion is not far off. What is the
nature Of the evidence against Chamberlain held
by the Columbia Investigating Committee and
] thus Gar suoureaaed . ~ y &yD