05 Oct 1876
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1876
Page
1
Obscure ad style notes set subscription terms for six months and advertising charges per inch, with penalties for early termination and special notices. The piece also contains political letters and broad commentary on postwar corruption and rail funding, mentioning North Carolina figures and 1872- era exchanges.
The piece laments South Carolina’s descent into disorder under Republican rule. It portrays white citizens defending homes amid black violence, condemns state officials as corrupt, and recounts rioting in Beaufort Colleton Charleston Aiken Ellenton Marion and Walterboro. It portrays Chamberlain as a corrupt candidate and praises Conservative efforts led by Hampton and Adams era memory.
The late State Convention dominated by the same reform critics names Moses and Whipper as targets of removal. The 1874 platform pledged public budget reductions and officer salary cuts, but the legislature failed to act, keeping expenditures high while tolerating abuses. The piece argues to unload the Radical leadership and vote for Hampton, opposing Chamberlain, to restore order and protect rights.
Judge Mackey spoke at the Tilden and Hampton Club meeting in the Chester courthouse, asserting republican reform and urging support for Hampton. He condemned black voters organized against whites, contrasted Northern and Southern governance, and argued Chamberlain failed to act for peace. The address drew loud cheers and club members extended thanks.
Reporter questions U S Marshal Wallace about appointing election deputies. He says deputies fall under his discretion, with some counties to be split between Republicans and Democrats and others left unappointed. He would accept party recommendations if trusted, and plans to investigate nominees from county executive committees.
A historical public notice lists submission guidelines for advertising and correspondence. It warns manuscripts will not be returned unless postage is provided and directs all communications to a specified address. It mentions money orders and related routing, reflecting postal practice of the era.
A critical discussion contrasts white and black political roles in Tennessee and South Carolina, arguing whites would regain control across the South amid ongoing racial tension. The piece cites governor actions, federal intervention debates, and predicts white majorities will prevail, with violence and rebellion framed as consequences of misgovernance. The article also notes a rice plantation strike in South Carolina and critiques local leaders for seeking federal aid over enforcing state laws.
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