Discrimination in Freights Across South Carolina Railroads
A lengthy critique accuses the Greenville and Columbia Railroad of charging higher freight rates to towns near competing lines, especially Anderson Union Spartanburg and Charleston routes. It blames the South Carolina Railroad leadership, led by McGrath, for solidifying favoritism toward Greenville and Spartanburg, urging legislative action to curb discriminatory tariffs and protect broader commerce. The piece also discusses political tensions, state governance under Hampton, and President Hayes’s stance on South Carolina affairs.
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Greenville & Columbia
Greenville and
Spartanburg
Anderson
Greenville
Lstter
Charleston
Union
New York
Atlanta
Air Line
Greenville & Columbia Railroad
McGrath
South Carolina Railroad
South Carolina
South Carolina Governor Hampton and Louisiana Commission Debate
A Washington dispatch chronicles President Hayes plans to remove troops in South Carolina while weighing a Louisiana Commission. Cabinet members debate the action, with senators Gordon and Butler involved, and Hampton reportedly may visit the capital to seek federal support. The tone suggests a tense federal stance on state governance and peace enforcement.
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Wasutyetos
Hia Osbinat
State House
New Firieant
Soret
Packard
Louisiana
Louisiana Democratic
Assle
Messia
Levy
Gibson
Louisians
Gordon
Lamar
Governor Hampton Accepts Hayes Invitation in 1877 Letter
The South Carolina executive chamber transcribes Governor Hampton's formal reception of President Hayes’s invitation for a personal conference. He urges withdrawal of federal troops as the means to restore civil authority and peace, pledging no political or racial discrimination and full protection of all citizens under constitutional law.
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Manstoy
Wasetherox
South Carolina
United States
Washington
Weitlog
Wade Hampton
Gibson
Louisiana
Packard
New York
the Herald
Bouth Caroldsa
Executivye Chamber
Copumera
Sra
Syonseed
Gen Butler Seeks Informal Talks on Hayes Visit at Columbia
Gen Butler arrived by special train in Columbia after a late arrival from Charlotte. He plans to inform Governor Hampton of his knowledge but offers no firm advice, while Hampton weighs whether to travel to Washington. A storm kept Hampton in town and no formal conference has yet occurred. Butler remains hopeful about the potential outcomes.
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Washington
Louisiana Commission
Civil Service
Columbia
Charlotte
Butler
Hayes
Hampton
Chamberlain
Tnto Town
Gen. Butler
Gan
Aan
Anderson Inteligencer Convers
D. C
Florence
Gen. Connor
Charleston
Wilmington
A. M. Waddell
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Virginia
Ltar
George A. Sheridan
Nicholls
Simpson
Muyence
William
Robertson
State News notes deaths and fires in South Carolina
Rev Samuel Forman D D aged eighty five died in Sumter at his son in law's residence. Mrs Thornwell of Yorkville widow of Dr Thornwell's residence burned. Col F A Conner of Cokesbury mourns death of his wife. Governor Hampton granted thirty days to a colored man convicted of murder. A clipped Register note shows underwriters recognizing Hampton government and filing state licenses with Comptroller Hagood.
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Samuel Forman
Sumter
Thornwell
Yorkville
Dr. Thornwell
F. A. Conner
Cokesbury
Nic
Providence
Don F. Conner
el Berns Nat
Hampton
Colo
South Carolina
Board of Underwriters
City of Columbia
8. C
Hagood
Hagood, and Advise Our Sorapaniog
W. Bripens
R. A. Keesan
Amateur Farmer German Labor Promotes Crayton's Model Farm
An Anderson column lauds B F Crayton as a model farmer, praising his use of German labor, underground drainage, and barley as a key crop. It notes his hot house, family hospitality, and continued agricultural experimentation, highlighting Crayton’s improvements to land and stock through practical methods.
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England
Iisura
Meana
America
Old South Carolin
B. F. Crayton
Anderson
Crayton
Indy
Lizzie
Mr. Crayton
Labor on Crayton farm shows German efficiency and race views
The Crayton farm employs German labor with women cooking and men plowing, paying five to ten dollars monthly plus rations. The owner emphasizes order, ditching, and stump removal while forecasting race competition in labor as whites and blacks alike must prove diligence and efficiency to advance. The piece argues native white or colored labor remains preferred when possible and notes evolving racial attitudes in the South. Great fire in Greenville destroys several businesses on Coffee Street, with extensive losses and multiple insured properties. fires attributed to incendiaries, aided by local militia and rescue efforts.
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Department of Labor
South
James H. Morgan & Co
Coffee
Buncombe A
See
Ators
J. H. Morgan & Co
Coffee Street
Sothjog
Burgess & Gilreath
G. W. Pirkins
Owings & Goodlett
Long& Co
Moi & Co
John B. Miller
N. F. Burgess
Westmoreland & Sloan
Thomas W. Davis
Woods
B. F. McDavid
Servots Street
Siewels
Gre
Maj
Stewart
United States Army
A. Mauldie
Theological Seminary
Hayes Letter Sparks South Carolina Settlement Push
The Washe correspondent reports President Hayes has written to Governor Hampton and Mr Chamberlain, signaling an endgame in the South Carolina crisis. Debates on troop withdrawals and non intervention frame the political scene as Hampton and Gordon press for clear action while urging restraint and possible political reconfigurations.
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New York
Hayes
Hamp
Chamberlain
Washington
Devens
South Carolina
Louisiana
Gordon
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Anderson County
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