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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1876
Page
2
In a fragmentary item a local reader recalls Thomas A. Hendricks as president and notes a possible focus on Indiana roots. The text hints at historical reflection but provides limited details and no date.
Republicans held a Tuesday meeting in Abbaville drawing about 2500 attendees, white and colored. Gov Chaunborfain introduced by Col Cothran, with Republicans speaking and Democrats replying. After speeches a disturbance occurred, crowd dispersed with no serious injuries, details to follow next week.
Governor Chamberlain issues a proclamation declaring Judge Reet the lawful judge of the First District and warning interference. He vows to raise force to sustain any process obstructed, urging support for his stance despite court tensions and pending trials in Judge Shaw’s Circuit.
A coalition call urges Democrats to cast aside past quarrels and unite behind Tilden and Hendricks. It argues rebuilding trust, extending charity to opponents, and defeating corruption in the state as the key to victory in November. It warns that unity among whites could sway Black voters and that honesty in office outweighs debates over Black rights.
Editorial notes discuss Speaker Kerr's death at Rockbridge Alum Springs and praise his character. The piece reports Judge Mackey backing Hampton for Governor, hints at Republican defections, and describes campaign clashes in Edgefield and Newberry with mentions of troops, elections, and party rhetoric. It notes a federal troop deployment order and portrays the political battle between Democrats and Republicans amid wartime-style rhetoric.
A R recounts fiery speeches by Republicans in Newberry and Columbia, condemning inflammatory invective toward Black and mixed-race voters. It cites L. C. Carpenter, Grant’s appointee, who allegedly urged whites to attend and threaten intervention as Democrats faced an expected defeat. The piece notes calls for accountability and possible dismissal from office.
The Sardock convention gathered Aug. 18 with a diverse crowd. Delegates elected Wade Hampton as governor nominee after a lengthy vote tally and approval of a liberal, broad platform. The session appointed officers, confirmed rules, and adjourned until morning for further proceedings.
The Convention opened at eleven o'clock with Praideot Harllee in charge. Delegates debated immediate action versus postponement, held secret sessions, and heard General Hampton's defense of unity. Hampton pledged loyalty, urged state reform, and urged election of a united Democratic ticket led by Hampton.
A Register correspondent describes Gov Chamberlain's Orangeburg address disrupted by hostile crowd. He refuses to recognize the Legislature as lawful and faces jeers, threats, and calls from Radicals and supporters. The scene ends with Chamberlain leaving under guard amid taunts and warnings about November.
The Central Executive Committee of the Democratic party in Anderson County schedules a meeting at the Anderson Insurance office on Friday at 10 a m to discuss campaign matters. Attendance urged for full club representation and to inform on Frank Otis of Ireland missing since Ninety Six.
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