The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26


election in this county. Except little episode on
what has been designated "Hampton's day, there
absolutely nothing. either in words or acts,
which could be tortured into an attempt Mt intmda
ton of voter in the free and voluntary exercise or
his franchise and this would be totally unworthy OF
mention but that the federal officials have
citizens for an alleged violation of the
famous sections 5.50S and $500. The 1th
OF October had been fixed upon as the
day when Governor Hampton and other distinguished
speakers would address the citizens OF this county at
the town of Georgetown. Notice to this effect had
been given for more than month in the public
prints and was the topic OF conversation among all
classes during this time. As was usual on such an
occasion preparation was made for an extensive
demonstration and an enthusiastic reception to the
Governor and other speakers. stand had been
erected vacant lot in the centre of the town and
all persons of all parties and classes invited to
be present. There was very large gathering OF
people and among them the uniformed companies OF
the red shirt were present Everything
went tremendously until the speaking
at the stand began Soon after this
procured the colored brass band and gathering to-
gcther thirty or forty country negroes. commenced
moving about the in the neighborhood of the
stand and creating much noise to scnsibly in
terrupt the speaking. happened to be presiding at
the democratic meeting, and at my request; the in
their noise disturbing tho proceedings at the
meeting aud asked them to desst. away out
of hearing They promised to move away: but in
stead of doing they simply repaired short dis
lance, erected q temporary stand and again began
with their music ana NOISE. The lutGndant once
more sought them and kindly reasoned with them on
the improperly OF their conduct but it OF no
avail The democratic meeting proceeded without
further notice being taken of this deliberate pur-
pose of annoying. subsequently colored democrat
went to this rotous assembly and ventured to say
something to one of the leaders in the noise He was
Immediately attacked by the crowd and severely
beaten the head with sticks, receiving also
several severe cuts with sharp instrument Of some
kind, and but for the timely presence of a white
citizen, who together with two colored men Of the
town. rescued him from the republican mob. he
would certainly have been killed. This violent treat
ment OF the colored democrat soon became known.
and few of the cavalry rode to the point with view
OF preserving the peace and commanding order. AS
soon as they were seen coming in that direction these
dsturbers Of the peace dispersed and when the
horsemen reached the place nothing was done by
them but to pull down the few planks constituting
this extemporized stand. Here ended the whole
affair, until days after when United States Commits
sioners and marshals appeared in our profoundly
quiet town and began sort of wholesale arrest OF
citizens for alleged intimidation of republicans who
.were advocating the election. it is said of J. II.
Rainey for Congress. This il he tempest in teapot
which has aroused the sleeping vengeance Of
brethren OF the North and brought the stalwarts
again to the front.
The facts have stated know from my own knowl-
edge or have gained from lengthy crossexamination
or the witnesses whose testimony taken before
United States Commissioner Hutchinson. The per-
secution of people for trifing and insignificant
occurrence, happening month before the cleo
tion. would DC beneath contempt II it were not
and power of the federal officers Yours very truly,
II. DOZIER.
COUNTY COMPLETELY RECONSTRUCTED.
The next two concern Horny county
CoNwAYBoRo, S. c. Dec. II, 1873.
Hon. NJ. G. BUTLER, Washington d. c.
DEAR SIR-As was chairman Of the boards Of
Commissioners Of Elections and County Canvassers
this Horny county at the time of the late election
have thought that it would not be improper. and
might possibly aid you for to give you the follow
ing plain statement of facts in relation thereto:-
The Board of commissioners OF Election and
County Canvassng Board for this county were COM
posed Of two white democrats and one colored re-
publican (the same members belonging to bothl and
40 also each Of the boards of precinct managers
Of election composed. ! sincerely believe that the
election in this county at least fairly conducted
the votes properly counted ana honest returns thereof
made: ballot box stuffing or counting in"
have not. indeed heard any such intimation here.
There was not the slightest intimidation used by
white persons that have heard Of to prevent col
ored voters from casting their ballots they pre-
frred was there reported any OF any
kind at either Of the polling precincts. As there
no opposition to the State ticket and there were
no republican candidates for county Offices
for the Legislature from this county there
less manifested in the election than at any
other election since reconstruction" The total
number Of votes cast in this county was about
four hundred less than in 1876, and Hon. j. 5.
Richardson's majority over J. H. Rainey slightly
larger then than at the last election, thus showing
that more of his friends in proportion remained
away from the polls than did Mr. Rainey's at the
last election.
The tickets sent by J. II. Rainey. or his friends,
am informed. so late that they failed to reach
eral precincts. Neither Mr.. Rainey any in
that there single republican speech made in
the county during the last campaign. Add to this
the fact that every white republican and many OF the
colored people voted for Colonel Richardson and it is
not surprising that Mr. Kainey did not receive
votes.
If afidavits from colored republicans who sup
ported Mr.. Rainey will aid You in any way please
command me and will take pleasure in procuring
them for you. can prove by them all of the ma
teria facts above stated Very respectfully yours
C. +. QUATTLEBAUM.
CoNwAYBono 5. c., Dec. ii, 1878.
Hon. NJ. C. BUTLER
DEAR SrR-There certainly ballot box
stufiing in this Horny county. Mr. Richardson was
supported by every white republican in the county
and by many colored men. The colored people in
this and the adjoining county tGeorgetown Rainey 9
old home) publicly denounced him. He had said and
they had heard it, that he had made his home in Con-
necticut because he unwilling that his children
should grow up among them. Ever since he has
been in Congress he. has virtually ignored his race
and his home and this alone sufficient to
hundreds not to vote for him. do not hesitate TO
say that more quiet pcaccabe and fair election than
that of 1878 has been held In this county The
only intimidation persecution Of which have
heard in this Congressional district has been prac.
tised by the colored people each other. know of
one Of the kind in this county where wife has
abandoned her husband because he voted the demo-
cratic ticket and a red shirt We fear inves-
tigation which will be made by fair-minded men who
desire to ascertain the truth Yours very respect
fully, JOSEPH T. WALSH.
EFFECT DEMOCRACY EDUCATION
OFFICE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUcATIos,(
COLUMBIA, Dec. 4, 1878. I
DEAR GENERAL send you the following informa-
ton at the request OF Colonel Lpscomb, who informs
me that you desire it,
Average yearly school attendance I'M
der republican administration for
seven years. 3f,4J 4o,4ol
Average yearly school attendance I'M
der democratic administration for
Tho public school system under republican
rule for eight years. but no returns OF attendance