The Proclamation And The Rifle Clubs
A critical report denounces a Radical conspiracy and accuses Governor Chamberlain of falsehood regarding rifle clubs and unlawful actions in Aiken Barnwell and Ellenton. It cites Judge Wiggin and the Attorney General, condemns Roberts of the Republican leadership, and claims public peace threats across counties with police and militia involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radical Gang
Radical Party
South Carolina
Life Clubs
Aiken
Barowell
Gov. Chamberlain
Barnwell
Wiggin
Chamberlain
Aiken County
Hamburg
Tris
Ellenton
Cluras
Gem
Hagood
Anderson County
South Carolina rifle clubs defend rights against Governor Chamberlain
A Charleston area editorial denounces Governor Chamberlain for illegal proclamations against rifle clubs and urges peaceful, orderly election. It defends Anderson County groups Hampton Guards and Tilden Mounted Clubs as lawful citizen bands aimed at good government, not violence, urging steady effort to secure Democratic victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jays
Bergan
Rifk
Gov. Chamberlain
Anderson County
Hampton Guards
Hampton Reform Clubs
Tilden Mounted Clubs
South Carolina
Primary Election Plan Published for Anderson County
The notice urges every Democrat in Anderson County to read the primary plan. The election is next Thursday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Voters may attend to vote or mail sealed ballots to the managers. Clubs voting for Hampton with the State and County Democratic tickets may participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson County
Hampton
Democracy
Grand Democratic Barbecue and Mass Meeting
A Grand Barbecue and Mass Meeting of the Anderson Democracy is planned for Friday November 8. Preparations promise a strong event. Georgia has gone Democratic by a large margin, Colorado appears split with conflicting claims, and the party gains include two senators one congressman and three electoral votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Democracy
Ee Ae
Georgia
Colorado
October Elections Show Voter Surge Across States
Reports from Indiana and Ohio reveal heavy turnout with Ohio leaning Republican and Indiana tilting Democratic. West Virginia support cited as Democratic with five to eight thousand margin. Dispatches note contradictions and evolving results as polls close.
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Conrora
Indiana
Ohio
New York Herald
Associated Press
Wheeling Register
West Virginia
Callatera
Oct
Lith
Harrison
Congress
Indiqua Fina
Democratic
Democrata
Republican Meeting at Anderson Court House This Month
The Republican party will hold a meeting at Anderson Court House with speakers addressing the State ticket. Mounted county clubs and citizens are urged to attend an event likely to be of strong interest. The Anderson County Fair is set for October 25 26 and 27 with exhibits of local products and manufactures.
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Republican Party
Andersan Court House
Mien
Anderson County
Earaak
South Carolina
Lawerg
Grigpar
Hamites
Ensey
James A. Hart
Democratic
Charleston
Pirs
Piirs
Foee Reed
Vie
Andersen
J. A. Daniels
John A
Reese
Williamston
State OF
Anderson
Court of Sessions
Campton Pleas
Peoe
W. Humphreys
Bay
Aiderson Court House
Millwee Creek
Bewding Lade
Jasper Willi
Eaton
Algan
Towers & Broyles
A. J. Towers
A. B. Tower Broyles
Della Keys
Mqntun-Bis- Sng
Dell
Brick Range
Up State
Governor Chamberlain replies to Col Haskell letter
The Charleston paper prints Gov Chamberlain's fourteen column reply to Col A C Haskell's call for joint discussion with Gen Hampton. It summarizes his claims of reform, defends administration, and notes his readiness to debate Hampton once duties allow. He rejects Haskell and New York press charges as unfounded and asserts GOP reform credentials and endorsements.
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South Carolina
Col
A.C. Haskell
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Gen. Hampton
Guv. Chamberlain
Gov. Chamberlain
Cormoranta
Commonwealth
Chamberlain
Col. Haskell
Republican Executive Committee
Democratic Party
New York Sex
World and
Tribune
Sun and World
Patterson
Charleston
Elliott
Tilden
Hendricks
Mosvaanid Whipper
Republican Party
Edgefield Leaders Clash Over Democratic Struggle in South Carolina
The speaker denounces Democratic proscription and violent tactics used at Edgefield Newberry Abbeville Midway and Lancaster meetings. He assigns blame for Charleston and Ellenton riots to Republicans and discusses armed white crowds and incidents. He calls for federal troops to protect ballots and vows to uphold free voting against party coercion.
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Noo
Edgefield
Mississippi
Newberry
Abbeville
Midway
Lancaster
Hamburg
Rangtl
Homburg
Waliton
Wngesistiig
Charleston
Ellenton
Felds
Woods
Cabita
Democratic Party
United States
Governor Chamberlains Proclamation in 1876 Cracks Down
The proclamation declares unlawful Rifle Clubs in Aiken and Barnwell counties, orders disbanding within three days, and threatens use of state forces to enforce laws. It cites impeded courts and calls for disbandment of armed groups, with the governor ready to act under state and federal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brats
Bert Canowwa
Executivs Chamber
Aiken
Barnwell
Daniel H. Chamberlain
United States
Columbia
D. H. Chamberlain
Huranguanrens
Democratie
Corumata
8. C
South Carolina
Allerwice
York
Edward McDonald
Henry Lowry
Yahiig
Hayes
Wheeler
Chamberlain
Board of State
Themaelvea
South Carolina Deadlock Over Governor Chamberlain Proclaimed Martial Law
A Republican and Democratic clash over Governor Chamberlain's alleged plan to declare martial law and suspend writs of habeas corpus prompts denials of armed camps and calls for peace. Letters from James A. Hoyt and J. P. Reed defend lawful process, report no armed bands, and urge restraint while condemning coercive measures.
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Anderson Intelligencer
Jas. A. Hoyt, E. B. Mureay
Worning
Presipest
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
Vick Pussteens
Thos. A. Hendricks
Bou Gorenson
Wade Hampton
Richland
WM. D. Simpson
Lanrens
Fox
Sthrret
R. M. Sims
James Conner
Hugh & Thompson
Johnson Hagood
Treasvern
L. Leaphart
E.W. Moise
Suruter
Fon Covaness
Tarep
D. Wyatt Aiken
James 8
Cothran
Telegraph
Anerson Intelligencer
O. McK
Gov. Chamberlaty
Jovernor Chamberlain
A.C. Haskell, TB
John and KR. Onealel
State Democratic Executive Committee
Sonren
5. C
Dean Bru
Haskell
Setvatie
Howson F. I. Moses
Cursten
Ta A
CL Haskell
Ebecoutine Committee
Coumbia
Grand Jury
T. J. Mackey
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Orangeburg
James A. Hoyt
Dem
Hannah Smith
Tadies Tani
J. A. Dutiod
Corrie Brown
Salli Rowle
Oebe
W. W. Daniels
Jor Ege
Lesshr’s
Centennial Cash Store
Ap Sm
Goelwding Ulckela
Olrculatlob
Tota
National Bank
Routh
Carolina Wy
Andemsos
J. A. Buoox
Brock
Centennial House
Hampton Boys
Fairoe & Ashley
J. d. Danted
U. T. H. McConnell
Denon
Tusper Browh
Henry White
BF. Yuo
St. J. Brown
W. J. Harkin
WM. McGurty
Sherif
Joh Harkins
Anderson C. EH
A. Dts
Jas, H. McConnell
Columbus
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