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November 7, 1878
The Camden Journal
Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina
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The Democratic ticket secures a historic victory in South Carolina's election on the previous Tuesday, winning majorities over 1,900 in the reporting county and similar large margins statewide, including in Radical strongholds, despite claims of intimidation by opponents.
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THE GREAT VICTORY,
Last Tuesday will never be forgotten as long as the history of South Carolina can be read. It was the most glorious day the old State has ever seen—the one upon which she won the greatest victory ever achieved at the polls in this State. It appears as if the Radicals had a cut and dried job of it, not to vote at all, but to make it out that they were bull-dozed and prevented from doing so. We understand as we go to press that they have already, in this county, made many affidavits to that effect, and many warrants for arrest have been issued, though none have yet been served.
A more quiet and orderly election was never held in this county, and the entire Democratic ticket is elected, by a majority of over 1,900 (1,911).
The news from the other counties is equally cheering. We give below a partial list of those heard from.
Charleston is believed to be safe, as nearly all the precincts heard from give Democratic majorities.
Aiken claims 3,000 majority for the Democratic ticket. James Major, Radical supervisor, because he was not allowed to carry his fourteen year-old son into the polling place as a clerk, refused to go in himself, and destroyed all the Radical tickets.
Abbeville gives 5,000 majority. Everything passed off very quietly. Many negroes voted the Democratic ticket.
Anderson gives 4,500 majority. All quiet.
Barnwell gives 2,500 majority. Smalls was burned in effigy.
Cotton claims 3,000 majority. Toomer, a Radical candidate, telegraphed to Gov. Hampton for protection, claiming that he was intimidated. Gov. Hampton told him to apply to the constituted authorities.
Chester claims 2,000 majority.
Edgefield, the banner county of '76 comes up with 3,000 majority.
Old Fairfield, our next door neighbor, puts up 2,500 majority.
Union claims 2,000 majority for the Democratic ticket.
Marion, one of the Radical strongholds, shows 1,500 majority for the Democrats.
The whole Democratic ticket is elected in Orangeburg by a good majority.
Oconee shows 2,000 majority for the Democrats.
Richland, for the first time in twelve years elects a white ticket by 1,500 majority.
In Sumter the returns are not yet complete, but it is certain that there is a large majority for the Democratic ticket.
Last Tuesday will never be forgotten as long as the history of South Carolina can be read. It was the most glorious day the old State has ever seen—the one upon which she won the greatest victory ever achieved at the polls in this State. It appears as if the Radicals had a cut and dried job of it, not to vote at all, but to make it out that they were bull-dozed and prevented from doing so. We understand as we go to press that they have already, in this county, made many affidavits to that effect, and many warrants for arrest have been issued, though none have yet been served.
A more quiet and orderly election was never held in this county, and the entire Democratic ticket is elected, by a majority of over 1,900 (1,911).
The news from the other counties is equally cheering. We give below a partial list of those heard from.
Charleston is believed to be safe, as nearly all the precincts heard from give Democratic majorities.
Aiken claims 3,000 majority for the Democratic ticket. James Major, Radical supervisor, because he was not allowed to carry his fourteen year-old son into the polling place as a clerk, refused to go in himself, and destroyed all the Radical tickets.
Abbeville gives 5,000 majority. Everything passed off very quietly. Many negroes voted the Democratic ticket.
Anderson gives 4,500 majority. All quiet.
Barnwell gives 2,500 majority. Smalls was burned in effigy.
Cotton claims 3,000 majority. Toomer, a Radical candidate, telegraphed to Gov. Hampton for protection, claiming that he was intimidated. Gov. Hampton told him to apply to the constituted authorities.
Chester claims 2,000 majority.
Edgefield, the banner county of '76 comes up with 3,000 majority.
Old Fairfield, our next door neighbor, puts up 2,500 majority.
Union claims 2,000 majority for the Democratic ticket.
Marion, one of the Radical strongholds, shows 1,500 majority for the Democrats.
The whole Democratic ticket is elected in Orangeburg by a good majority.
Oconee shows 2,000 majority for the Democrats.
Richland, for the first time in twelve years elects a white ticket by 1,500 majority.
In Sumter the returns are not yet complete, but it is certain that there is a large majority for the Democratic ticket.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
South Carolina Election
Democratic Victory
Radical Intimidation
County Majorities
Reconstruction Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
James Major
Toomer
Gov. Hampton
Smalls
Where did it happen?
South Carolina
Story Details
Key Persons
James Major
Toomer
Gov. Hampton
Smalls
Location
South Carolina
Event Date
Last Tuesday
Story Details
Democrats achieve overwhelming election victory across South Carolina counties with majorities from 1,500 to 5,000, orderly polling despite Radical claims of intimidation and affidavits.