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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1876
Page
2
The issue notes the National Democratic ticket for president Samuel J. Tilden of New York and vice president Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana, as featured in the Thursday morning edition dated August 1676.
In accordance with the state committee call, Anderson County Democrats meet at County seat on August 7 to elect five delegates for the State Democratic Convention in Columbia on August 15. Delegates must present credentials. clubs are urged to hold extra meetings August 5 to elect delegates and provide member lists to the County Chairman.
The Democratic State Convention will meet in Columbia on the 15th to announce a platform and nominate state officers and electors. Supporters urge unity, warn against Republican attempts to delay, and call for decisive action to unite Democrats under a tested leadership and clear policy.
The text argues against waiting on Radicals to delay action and warns against adopting Democrats' tactic of postponing the State Convention. It urges the State Convention to fulfill delegate duties without succumbing to delay, and questions the medicals’ handling of the cag pargo.
In a forceful critique, the News and Courier denounces a Hamburg related article as false and injurious, arguing itlabelled the Democrats as fraudsters and instigators. The piece defends a straight-out Democratic stance, condemns loaded insinuations, and urges independent citizens to seek pure government and liberty.
In a pointed critique the piece argues the roots of the Hamburg trouble lie with the current partisan administration. It contests the arming of militia by Governor Chamberlain and blames him for leaving arms with insurrectionary colored men, asserting the danger to public order and justice in the state.
A local editorial condemns the governor for appointing an incompetent militia major general and trial justice at Hamburg, alleging incitement of a negro insurrection and urging replacement with capable officials to restore peace and order. The piece targets the governor’s partisan conduct and critiques his public leadership.
The Union Herald accuses our article on Charleston Judgeship of misreading intent and of seeking U S troops as a last resort to uphold state law. It argues reconstruction left legal processes intact and questions why the South Carolina governor would seek federal troops without clear evidence of civil violations.
A New York Tribune dispatch warns of federal troop use to influence elections in North and South Carolina and Louisiana. It notes potential gains for Republicans, fears national party damage, and quotes assurances of military support, while detailing a separate rural crime in Edgefield County. The report also hints at a social rumor about Manton Marble and Al Lombard.
Gen Harilee of Marion declines Governor bid and urges a straight Democratic policy as elections loom on November 8. Butler challenges Chamberlain over the Hamburg riot, with letters published. Conflicting statements by Maj Wallace on troop moves prompt calls for clarity from Charleston and Columbia papers.
W Z Whipper, elected to the Charleston Circuit judgeship, tells a reporter he plans to assume his office after August 26 and would use writs or orders if challenged. He says he will not call an extra term, will treat interference as contempt, and urges supporters to stay home unless an emergency arises. Wisconsin politics note Tilden’s 10,000 lead.
Washington visit by South Carolina Governor Chamberlain drew mixed responses as he sought troop aid to calm a war stricken public. He pressed for National guard extension while courting South Carolina congressmen and clashing with Republicans. Rumors swirled of money from New Yorkers and threats to renominate Chamberlain if he wins.
A 1876 Charleston notice quotes General W. W. Dawson and M. W. Ganv in a heated exchange over honor and a potential duel. Dawson declines duel while asserting responsibility for his words and stance, inviting further address off the state line to discuss the affair. The missive signals ongoing postwar tensions and coded threats within South Carolina society.
The piece surveys Republican doubts about winning in Michigan and nationwide, naming ex-Postmaster General Jawell as a possible Connecticut candidate and listing various party switches. It cites Democratic figures like John Phelps and John Farnsworth, plus references to Grant era fatigue, colored Republicans deserting Native committees, and endorsements supporting Tilden and Hendricks.
Report from Augusta outlines the Hamburg verdict on the riot and killings of five enslaved people. It lists from fifty to sixty named individuals, notes South Carolinians as principals and Georgians as accessories, and mentions Merriwether’s body was taken to another state so no inquest was held. Prince Rivers criticizes the process as lengthy legal paper. Warrants have not yet been issued. Sheriff Jordan expected to act Monday if surrender occurs.
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