Proclamation and Army in South Carolina Debate
The argument questions Grant's dispatch of troops to South Carolina as military control and a potential path to dictatorship. It claims the army acts amid false claims of insurrection, denies violence, and warns that the political balance in Congress could crown military influence if voters do not act in November. The piece cites the New York Herald on influencing voters.
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Grant
South Calredins
Aru
United States
Boyth
Carolina
Biroe
Grikt
Hole
Hayes
Earl of Thernrmy
House of’ Representatives
Senate
Grantiam
South Carolina
New York Herald
New York—Herald
Bose
Editorial notes hail Hampton gain as South Carolina triumph
The piece lauds General Hampton's canvass as the state’s greatest political success, urges Democrats to endure and trust the ballot, criticizes the President’s proclamation, defends local leaders Gary and Butler, and calls for united, nonviolent action ahead of November elections. It condemns attacks on white Republicans and praises Savannah’s milder yellow fever toll and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hampton
South Carolina
Chamberlain
Withiall
Hampton
Proclamation and Military Action in South Carolina 1876
The document recounts a U S federal proclamation calling insurgents to disperse within three days to uphold state and national laws as President Grant authorizes use of militia to quell domestic violence in South Carolina. It notes orders to deploy troops and coordinate with General Ruger in Columbus to prevent resistance and ensure enforcement of the proclamation. The text also critiques a political segment about voting rights and civic status of colored voters in the postwar era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Coumatsta
Carolina
United States
Daniel H. Chamberlain
Ias
North
Ostrass
Stdt Eniabisa
Stata
Bowes
Enid
Bowen
Expres
A. D. Hasseen
Tub. Pease
J. de
Rhuasn O'Neary
J. Avner Suyti
Ani Tigz
Ibsbun
United State
Awa
J. Ulysses
Geraint
Tri- States
Washington
South Carolin
Deranraeny
Wasuryotow Crrr
Otnersl
W. T. Sherman
United States Army
South Carolina
Benet
Atlantic
Ruger
Columbus
Roger
C. II
Wasursetoy
Robertson
Robert‘ben
Mobs, Meeting and Killings Mark Political Turmoil
A Democratic meeting drew thousands, with Hampton, Simpeon and others speaking in a charged atmosphere. Later, white men on Liberty Fill Road were fired upon by concealed Black shooters, killing John Gilmore and wounding Edward Yeldell. General Gary and officials investigated as tensions rose over alleged armed Black groups near a settlement.
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Court Conutists
Praterday
Hampton
Ada
Pine House
Academy Grove
Gen. Gary
Simpeon
Cooke
Moise
Rim Judge Mackey
Liberty Fill
Tawt
Ambuyt
John Gilmore
Edward Yeldell
Yendell
Gilmore
Kline
United States Army
Ulitla
Guiley Marties
Preston Black
Chamberlaing
Mackey Braoda
Lema Eline
Ptatemene
Mesias
Yelldell
Gillaee
Ioayor
Public sentiment on South Carolina policy and federal actions
The article rails against President Roosevelt style proclamation and the federal government’s conduct toward South Carolina. It condemns the administration as tyrannical, decries alleged law violations, and portrays the public as outraged by federal overreach. Chamberlain’s allies are denounced while Grant and Taft are referenced in a charged tone.
Appointment Campaign Meetings in Anderson County
Regu lar Democratic executive plan to hold consolidated meetings across towns Townville Andersonville and Walhalla with colored voter turnout encouraged Speakers include M Rucker J W Laciston James Le Orr and G W Marett Meetings aim to unite white and colored voters amplify vigilance and energy as election nears and to promote harmony in South Carolina voters and clubs coordinate barbecues and logistics for mass attendance
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Roows Cox
Appreeix Co
Andorra
Anderson County
AL Townville
Fork
Oconee
Spank M. Rucker
J. W. Laciston
Jamnen A.hoyt
James le Orrae
G. W. Maret
Amytonville
Martin
S 'Nfoure
Ze A Stamey
Mora
Wullfard
Weriissay
Centreville
Bayantuh
Hock
Speakera
W. D. Brown
Simpon
kers—Tohn B. Moore
James L. Ore
W. D. Walkes
W. Russell
EB. B. Murmy
W. D. Vik Ihe
Simos WS. Pickens
John B. Moore
Anderon
End Energy Nitang
Zebalinite
Election Commissioners of Anderson County Oct 25 1876
Notice of election proceedings in Anderson County appointing election managers for multiple precincts, opening times, ballot handling, and the responsibilities of precinct officers. Names of managers in Box Nos and precincts listed, with instructions on ballot box sealing, counting, and reporting results to commissioners. Authority cited as General Assembly acts approved March 1675 and provisions of the Acts aforesaid.
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John W. Daniels
Coximon Elom
Alderson County
D. C
New Mannchester Industrial Wrks
Steele's Shanls
Eighteen Mile Creek
John Galliday
Supe
RSU
Soca
Anderson
Hector
Ore
Gene
Eluontion
Gener
Trewarer
House of Representatives
Astherson County
Court of Common Plaw and Genes
Erery
Anderay
C. H
Baylis Lewis
Joseph Matin
John Warren
Anderson C. H
John AL Reeves TJ
Webt
Ali ‘Thomas
Anderson C. H. Box
J. Ligon
J. HL
von Huseem
W. McGee
H. ‘Brushy
Groat
John Ps Sitton
Smit
Allen Pickons
Scegnnge
Ness Lary Betton
Giranfigach Board
Porson
Ramaged
Brellot
Aea Tnt
Bae
Licnoys
John BR. Qoohban
Anderson County
Anderson Court
Jesper Willan
Fred el
Sair
Stier
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J. W. Harrington
J. A. Txgram
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Jim Bi Irwin
Robert Aldrich
Fox Govzasox
Wade Hampton
Richland
D. Simpson
Laurens
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York
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Charleston
Hugh & Thompson
Johnson Hagood
Barnwall
Fos Turakousr
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Lusiter
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Trem Darexier
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Abberills
Ok Souiren
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Abbegills
County
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Charleston Nept and Courier
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South Carolinas
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Mackey
Patterson
South
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Eople
South Carolim
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Mr. Chamberlain
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Commonwealth
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Republican Party
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Sherman
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Wealgs
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