The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-03-06
Goy. HAMpToN,s RESIGNATION.

GOT. HAMPTON's RESIGNATION.
AS appears from the proclamation OF
Governor Simpson, which appears else
where, Governor Wade Hampton has
resigned the gubernatorial chair Of this
State in order to enter upon the dis
charge of the important and honorable
duties of United States Senator, to which
position he was elected by the last Legis-
lature, in accordance with the wishes of
the whole people of South Carolina.
Throughout the entire State there is
general feeling of regret to lose him from
the executive chair, which only finds
consolation in the consciousness that ne
has been promoted to higher and more
Influential sphere Of action. Few men
have ever obtained the confidence and
the control of men By purer means or to
q greater degree than Hampton; and in
all the bright galaxy of Carolina's states
men there is but one whose name can
properly be considered of equal position
and influence in the destinies Of this
Commonwealth. John @. Calhoun and
Wade Hampton are the most conspicu-
ous and most to be admired of all the
statesmen of the past or present; and
although unlike in many things they are
similar in the possession of great minds,
large hearts and patriotic purposes
Governor Hampton is one of those men
who shine brighter and accomplish more
In the face of immense odds than he
would do under other circumstances.
Entering the late war, its strife and
active life soon displayed the retiring
Governor as one of the greatest and most
successful cavalry leaders of either army,
and on several occasions his bravery and
intrepidity came near costing his yalua-
bio life, as several wounds received"in
battle bear perpetual testimony. After
the war he resumed the quiet and unos-
tentatious avocation of agriculture, but
like Cincinnatus of old he was, in the
memorable campaign of 1876, called
from his agricultural pursuis!to take
command of the councils of his native
State and lead, a forlorn hope as was be-
lieYed, in the movement which was being
made for the redemption of the civiliza-
ton and peace Of South Carolina from
the rule of aliens and inscriptions ad-
sventurers. In this canvass he performed
the greatest work of his life, accomplish
ing without bloodshed, or even a serious
riot, task which, for its difficulty and
apparent impossibility, has no equal in
the annals of nations. The magnitude
and Importance of that undertaking can
not be oyerestimated. The splendid
manner in which it was executed cannot
be described. The patience, prudence,
forbearance and judgment, combined with
determination and frmness, possessed by
Carolina's great leader, cannot be ex-
pressed. To the latest time when the
people OF this State shall retain their
love for the grand old commonwealth,
the achievements of Wade Hampton in
the Centennial canvass will be read with
pride and pleasure, afording never
failing theme for exultation, and an ever
to be emulated example of patriotism
and noble qualities worthy of the highest
emulation. After this important task
was accomplished, Hampton, as the E1-
ecutiye of the Stale, evinced sound judg-
ment and high executive ability, which
gave the State rest after eight years Of
trouble, restored peace, quiet and safety
to the inhabitants of the State, and laid
the foundation of the last overwhelming
victory for the Democracy. For several
months past the State has been deprived
of his valuable services, in consequence
of the unfortunate and serious accident
which cost him his leg, and but for his
strong and we'll preserved constitution
would have terminated his life. God,
however, has seen fit to spare his life for
some great and useful service, and the
voice of the whole people of South Car
olina has united in the call for his cleo
ton to the United States Senate, which
in the Legislature was unanimous, with
the exception of two negroes from Beau
fort, who as matter of pique voted
against him to prevent a unanimous cleo
ton. On Tuesday at twelve o'clock his
term in-the United States Senate began,
and will continue for six years, though
We have no idea that he will serve out
his term, should pure and appreciative
national administration obtain possession
of the government. Hampton has the
qualifications for the missions of the
first Importance, or an invaluable cabinet
officer. One Of these, or position on
the National ticket in 1884 is no doubt
in store for him. In whatever sphere of
action he may be called to serve, he will
always have the warmest admiration and
the unaffected well-wishes of the people
of the State for which he has rendered
such signal services.
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