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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1877
Page
6
Governor Hampton and state officers reorganize as Republicans depart. A detachment from the penitentiary cleans the Capitol while the Democratic revival promises reform. The General Assembly will meet on Ye 24h Tae and debate restoring prosperity, integrity, and growth for South Carolina.
Governor Hampton asks Republican ex-officers to surrender their posts pending Supreme Court ruling. Officials decline to vacate, following ex-Gov Chamberlain’s tactic. Legislature will elect a new Chief Justice. Democrats claim forthcoming victory as power shifts unfold in the state.
The state went Democratic by about 8,000 according to county returns and Nicholls and Tackland show reluctance to the arrangement. The likely outcome is two more Democrats elected to the Senate and a shift toward Democratic redemption of southern states from Republican rule.
A severe gale struck Friday moving northeastward across the Atlantic coast causing extensive damage from Maryland to Charleston. Trains halted in Charleston areas as wind and hail battered wharves, wrecked fencing, and flooded streets, with Norfolk and Portsmouth reporting heavy shipping impacts and boats wrecked.
A regional communication urges a levy to fund state revenues through next fall and questions if any tax is avoidable. It argues a three mil levy plus ten percent deductions is needed, fears hardship on poorer residents, and calls Gov Mamptoi to consider delaying or easing the collection burden.
A letter argues Judge Willard, a Republican elected in 1868, should be elevated to Chief Justice to prove South Carolina can appoint a Northern man and separate politics from law, praising his independence and integrity while warning against party loyalty over the law. The piece urges the Legislature to act to rebut charges of hostility to Northern men and to demonstrate judicial fidelity.
A garbled historical report discusses Mr Stephens and Mr Bain addressing supporting measures for the South, the Texas Pacific Railroad, and the policy of pre nat ted protection. It mentions presidential consideration, home rule restoration, and the effect on interests of the region amid partisan debates and public works.
A turbulent 1877 correspondence from South Carolina officials and a governor about control of state offices, records, and access to rooms. The exchange includes Attorney General Todger S. Eurowor, State Superintendent, and others, detailing legal contestation, threats of force, and procedural standoffs over custody of executive records and office rights amid a contested canvass and court actions.
A letter from Mowns Barvenas urges Hampton and the General Assembly to convene on the 24th to debate reducing taxes amid dire finances. The appeal argues for minimal taxation to fund current government operations and minimize hardship, urging all departments to cut expenses and ease the burden on citizens.
The document proclaims the assembly of the South Carolina General Assembly to meet on the twenty fifth day of March at nineteen o'clock meridian, in Columbia. It references the governor and state officers and cites the state constitution and independence, noting proceedings and duties of prisoners and the jury system in a formal colonial tone.
A lengthy political letter argues public good and individual interests determine whether a citizen should accept office under Hayes. It favors cautious acceptance if Hayes governs constitutionally, opposes military power in the South, and pledges party support if Hayes restores order. The writer endorses patriotism and South Carolina’s welfare over partisan gain.
The writer argues that sectional politics hinge on preserving conservative Southern influence and suffrage for Black citizens as a political lever. He predicts a contest between conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans, with a Southern candidate, possibly Hampton, favored if policy succeeds. He warns Radical politicians may seek to curb Southern influence by disenfranchising Black voters to shrink representation.
Mon. W. W. Marilee letters Manis G. H. dated April 11 1877 in the Heditore Intelligencer Anderson Se Coy GRYTLEMEN discuss President Hayes policy and non intervention in Southern matters. He argues for equal state rights, participation in federal administration, and cautions against partisan control. predicts political consequences and calls for wholesome laws to restore Southern prosperity.
A 1877 letter from Col James Hy Ren of South Carolina critiques the Hayes Southern policy, argues for accepting federal office by Republicans in the South, and urges a cooperative government. The exchange includes opinions on party conduct, self-government, Civil Service reform, and political appointments.
April 19 dispatches discuss a commission meeting lasting until five in the morning and a possible military cipher message to the President General Augur. The New York Tribune reports debate over Packard government’s title and constitutional legitimacy. Ambiguous references to Miss. electors and localities in New Orleans.
A 1877 court summons from Anderson County Court of Common Pleas in South Carolina cites Rice vs. Dameniy Company. The document orders defendant J. T. Doughty to answer within twenty days, under penalty, with counsel Bates and others noted.
A fragmented notice outlines arrangements at Pember College and Springs Academy, listing dates in 1577 and 3877 with references to groceries, provisions, and various names. The readable fragments mention seating, teaching staff, and upcoming events, but many words are garbled.
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