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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1876
Page
7
Fragmented transcription of a presidential proclamation criticizing Grant's actions against alleged insurrection. Mentions militia, martial law, and army deployment to suppress civil unrest while questioning legality and civil rights. Confused text references Cha mberlain Patterson and political factions.
The piece covers a fervent call for loyalty to the Democratic cause in South Carolina, urging restraint to avoid violence as As the state prepares for political upheaval. It notes waning yellow fever in Savannah and critiques Republican opponents, highlighting figures like Hampton and Butler while railing at carpetbagger claims.
A dated proclamation from October 18 1870 urges peaceable return to homes within three days. It denounces Republican opponents and condemns race-related violence while defending clubs used for protection. Signatories include A Bucks and J C creepy among others.
The document reports a presidential proclamation directing suspension of unlawful gatherings by rifle clubs to protect public peace, with President Grant authorizing federal force if needed and ordering military deployment to South Carolina. It includes a cabinet note from Oct 17, 1876, urging rapid posting to ensure execution of the proclamation and public order.
A large crowd gathered at Pine Home to honor a woman in a Radical event. Hampton and party were escorted by hundreds of mounted guards. a later white assault on a road near Liberty Hill killed Gilmore and wounded YellDull, sparking fear and a delayed pursuit. Gen Gary and Gen Butlerden thwarted retaliation while authorities investigated who fired first amid conflicting claims. A tense week follows as federal troops remain to ensure peaceful voting while public figures dispute responsibility for the violence.
The Democratic party in Antoun County schedules a series of meetings led by Ronan Ginn and Astron Lin to mobilize voters white and colored. Speakers include W. C. Brown, John B. Moore, J. Hoyt, and others at Torwnville, Draytonville, Willitant's Store, Vispoti, Pendleton, and Gabriel McGee's during late October and early November to boost turnout and unity.
A fragmentary critique argues the President’s proclamations breach the Constitution federal statutes and the United States law. The piece labels Republican efforts in South Carolina as tyranny and urges support for constitutional government amid widespread public concern.
General election notice detailing appointment of election managers for multiple precincts, authorized by state law with dates and offices listed. Includes names of managers across numerous towns and districts and instructions for polling locations and election procedures.
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