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Domestic News April 3, 1877

The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming

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In Washington on April 2, Daniel Chamberlain reacts to the decision to withdraw federal troops from the South Carolina State House in Columbia, effectively recognizing Wade Hampton as governor. He plans to return to Columbia, dines with President Hayes, who delays the order until week's end per Chamberlain's request.

Merged-components note: Direct textual continuation of the article on Louisiana politics and troop withdrawal; the second component picks up mid-sentence from the first.

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How Chamberlain Feels.
Washington, April 2.--Chamberlain said of the determination to remove the troops from the Columbia State House that it ends the struggle and makes Gen. Hampton governor. Being asked if he proposed returning to South Carolina, he said he would start for Columbia to-morrow night. He dines with the President this evening.
A formal order to Gen. Ruger to remove the troops is being prepared by the Secretary of War, and will be made public to-morrow. The order will be in the nature of a dispatch to General Ruger, and not a general order through the accustomed military channels. It is generally believed that the order will not be sent until after it has been submitted to the cabinet to-morrow.
The President to-night told Chamberlain that the order to withdraw the troops from the Columbia State House to the barracks will not be executed until towards the close of this week, in accordance with Chamberlain's request, who, having some official business to transact here, will not reach Columbia until Friday or Saturday. Gov. Hampton has also received the same information.

Chamberlain and Hayes.
Washington. April 2.--Chamberlain dined with the President to-night.
There is the best feeling between the two, and though this decision virtually destroys Chamberlain's hopes, and gives the government to Hampton, yet the former appreciates the President's position and gives him credit for an honest and sincere intention to do right. The President has repeatedly expressed sorrow that duty compelled him to sacrifice his friend, and he takes no pains to conceal his regret that South Carolina must pass from Chamberlain's able hands.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Military

What keywords are associated?

South Carolina Governorship Chamberlain Hampton Troop Withdrawal President Hayes Reconstruction End

What entities or persons were involved?

Chamberlain Gen. Hampton Gen. Ruger Secretary Of War President Gov. Hampton

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

April 2

Key Persons

Chamberlain Gen. Hampton Gen. Ruger Secretary Of War President Gov. Hampton

Outcome

ends the struggle and makes gen. hampton governor; troops to be removed from columbia state house to barracks by end of week.

Event Details

Chamberlain comments on the troop removal decision, plans return to Columbia; formal order prepared for Gen. Ruger; President delays execution per Chamberlain's request; good relations between Chamberlain and President despite outcome.

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