County Democratic Convention to Elect Delegates in Anderson
Anderson County Democratic clubs will elect five delegates Aug 7 at noon to attend the State Democratic Convention in Columbia. Each club earns one delegate per 25 members with an extra for every additional 25. Clubs should bring credentials and, if possible, hold an extra meeting Aug 6 to choose delegates. A full member roster and white and colored voter lists are due to the County Chairman James M. Hoyt.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Anderson County
Anderson O. Lon
Columbia
Libhorox
Central Executive Committee
Wbell
Ander
James 4. Hoyt
Mita Bbtront
Cemoeratic
Clark
Gonrt
Comalesioner
Maj. L. Newton
Bismas Eratic
Gaunly
Maj
Newton
Samitel
Browne
Broadaway
Governor Chamberlain and Veto Power Review
This article analyzes Gov. Chamberlain's use of veto power, praising some actions while critiquing others. It questions his handling of the Salomon bank deposit and insolvency, notes potential ties to political aims, and contrasts tax and public finance reforms with prior administrations. It suggests limited credit for tax law changes and broader Republican-era abuses.
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News and Courier
Gov. Chamberlain
Salomon Bank
Hau
Cacoling National Bank
Qardozo
Sumet
South Carolina
Beate
Solomon
Chamberlain
Dare- Het
Board of Deposit
Vic
Bis
Ctizena
Moses
Contingent funds and taxation under Governor Chamberlain
The article criticizes Governor Chamberlain for not opposing contingent funds and for not reducing legislative expenses or fixing tax collection costs. It contrasts Chamberlain with Moses and suggests no real reform occurred. It notes vetoes on tax measures, projected deficits, and calls out alleged mismanagement and corruption in county offices, ending with a promise of further analysis in a future issue.
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Bas
Scott
Moses
Chamberlain
Gov
Goy
Mosey
Chambar Taih
Indore
News and Courier
Tuez
Senate
Ibis
Este of McDevitt
Edgefield
Yeu and Courier
Democratic Governors, Hamburg affair dominate editorials
A Merion Merchants correspondent urges Gen William W Harllee for South Carolina governor with strong past service, while Chancellor Johnson also praised as worthy. Notes on Governor Chamberlain seeking troops, Hamburg inquest, and Abbeville and Abbeuille mentions. Also mentions Henry Watterson and Bristow, and a Hamburg-Railroad escape and execution in Barnwell.
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Merion
Wm. W. Harllee
South Carolina
Gen. Harllee
Chamberlain
United States
W. D. Tohnson
Marvin
South Carolica
Johnson
Caroling
Atic
Camden Journal
Samuel Motsowan
Abbeville
McGowan
Henry Watterson
Louleville Cburier- Journal
Congress
B. Pardons
Republicaan
Benjamin H. Bristow
Secretary of the Treasury
Kentucky
Watterson
Congres
Gov. Tilden
Edgefield Democratic Nominating Convention Names Slated Officials
Edgefield County voters hear nominations for State Senate Gen. M W Gary and House members Wi & Allen J O Sheppard H A Shaw James Gallixon DP E Jennings plus county posts Clerk of the Court O F Cheatham Probate Judge L Charl ton Sheriff John S Gaston School Commissioner O Morgan and County Commissioners J J Bunelt W L Holmes W L Stevens Coroners A T Broadwater Delegates to State Convention W Gary M C Butler Geo D H Clliman O Sheppard John R Abney J P Blackwell The correspondent hails harmony and confidence in winning in November.
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Edgefield County
Edgefield C. H
M. WW. Gary
House of Representatives
Allen
J. O. Sheppard
H. A. Shaw
James Gallixon
DP. E. Jennings
O. F. Cheatham
Geo. DH. Clliman
O. Sheppard
John R. Abney
J. P. Blackwell
Edgefield
Nomination for Governor in Democratic Gubernatorial Fight
Siesans urges voters to back Chancellor W. D. Foxtox of Marion over war generals for governor. He praises Foxtox’s executive ability integrity and learning, noting Foxtox entered politics two years ago as a county representative and fulfilled duties fully.
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Siesans
Tarrons
Gens
Kersh
MacGoran
Botter
Hampton
Home
W. D. Forxtox
Marion
Turbulent NC politics and Chamberlain's troop gambit
Report from Wasursotos July 20 1876 outlines Gov Chamberlain’s push that federal troops would force the North Carolina Democratic Convention to adjourn and block Democratic nominating, aiming to pressure Republicans toward a straight out ticket. The piece cites interviews and local disturbances, including Hamburg and Clinton clashes, with Chamberlain denying requests for troops.
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Wasursotos
Gov. Chamberlain
North Carolina
Columbia
Chamberlain
South Carolina
Bowen
Whittemore
Chamsber- Talyig
Pada
New York
Pex
Charleston
Hamburg Massacre Echoes Stir Charleston Call to Action
A July 18 1870 card prints editorials and responses on Hamburg South Carolina violence. M W Gary defends his charges against The News and Courier while F W Dawnox responds. A Charleston negroes meeting on Hamburg condemns killings and demands law enforcements and federal protection. The document urges Governor Chamberlain to seize powers to bring perpetrators to justice and warns of rising defense by black citizens.
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Gary
Engli
Nhp
C. Hy
Clareton News and Charter
F. W. Daveon
Edgefield Advertiser
Tanid
Davyon
Elali
Holt
M. W. Gany
Journal of Commerce
M. W. Gary
Charleston
Peters
Slanderer
Braggarth
Hamburg
Caroling
Georgia
Hesabert
South Carolina
Har. It
Iain
Pelea J. L. Graves
Messrs
Wome Thompson
W.F
Bret Aaron Logan
M. Delany
Richard
Nesbit
J. A. Hill
F J. Pew
G. E Tobmon
Wm. Richardson
James Green
Y. Aiken
Minns Pinckney
J. J. Lescane
F. Farrar
Adam Finlay
South Carolina Treasurer McDevitt Arrests and Political Notes
Lieut A M Prather of Augusta pursues John H McDevitt the Edgefield County treasurer who absconded with about thirty thousand dollars from police funds. McDevitt surrenders in Alabama and will be taken to Edgefield for trial. Gen Kenshaw declines to be tied to the Democratic governor nomination. Various local political moves and appointments noted across South Carolina towns.
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Tae Carrvak
McDevitt
A.M. Prather
Augusta Police
Arived
Columbia
John H. McDevitt
Treaaurer
Edgefield County
Srabe
McDevit Ree
Uve
Gov
Chambers
Columbia Unplon- Herald
Bonth Quralina
Ranaway
Canady
Braid
North
Nerose
Mobile
Orleans
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Tallassee
South Carolina
Richland County
Edgefield
Gevendt Kersnay
Kershaw
Capiece
Nominations Sought for Anderson County School Commissioner
A stream of local supporters nominates W G Browne Andrew J Fatt and others as candidates for School Commissioner, seeking Democratic party endorsement. The group urges support for a suitable candidate and notes other names tied to the race, including Andrew H Isborne, with club backing and a pledge to back the winner.
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W. G. Browne
Anderson County
Andrew. J
Andemon
Aa Fries
J.B. Cat
Isin
Democratic ‘Party
Andrew H. Isborne
Biemocmie
Jae. Sie
Bam
E. Moore
Shoritut Hie
Clere
Thomas F. Benson
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Chamberladvs Record
Washington
Mr. Chamberlain
National Republican Party
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Barnwell
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