from the War Department, an order for the United States Infantry, then in charge of the State House, by noon of a certain day to march out, and resume their old quarters at the garrison post. This was all-but it was all we wanted. That little paper of some ten lines, ordering about two dozen United States enlisted men to march about half a mile, produced a mighty revolution, as peaceful as it was complete, and changed the status of our ancient Commonwealth for all time to come! The Federal BAYONET was withdrawn from her throat, and she at once arose from her dust and ashes, and is, even now, putting on her beautiful garments. The whole monstrous fabric of radicalism, which the usurpers proudly thought securely pinned together by bayonets, for this generation at least, in a moment came toppling about their ears. The effect produced on this motley crowd was amusing enough to those who saw that their escape was impossible. Homeless and keeperless, they could find no shelter from the wrath to come!

A second demand from Hampton now promptly brought about the humiliating surrender of Executive office, archives, etc., and Chamberlain was soon after wholly absorbed in boxing up his elegant household furniture, for the steamer in Charleston. A day or two afterwards he followed these boxes himself-but he will return. As a culprit, he will yet have to stand before that altar of Justice he has dared so long and so often to defile with his unhallowed touch; and answer to charges of high crimes and misdemeanors,

embracing conspiracies for purposes of fraud and larceny.

It required but little effort now for the incumbents to get possession of all the State offices, and soon the State was fully equipped for her new departure.

After proclaiming a day of solemn Thanksgiving to Almighty God (which was generally and heartily observed), the Governor summoned the Legislature together in solemn form.

This time the inside of the State House presented a very different appearance from that of the preceding winter. After weeks of convict labor expended on her halls, they began to look as if fitted up for the reception of gentlemen.

In organizing, there was a little ripple of excitement in the Senate chamber, which was soon calmed by the wise course and admirable presence of mind of Col. W. D. Simpson, the new Lieutenant-Governor. His predecessor, Gleaves, had requested, as a special favor, to be allowed to call the Senate to order, and then, from his seat as President, to lay aside all badges of office and retire gracefully. This was done; but a motion was then made for the formal inauguration of the new Lieutenant-Governor. Colonel Simpson saw that this would ignore all his past official acts, and, stepping forward he declared that no power on earth could force him to take the oath of office a second time. Then, without waiting for the formality of being conducted there by a committee, he boldly marched up and into the President's chair. There was some confusion, but by a few skillful rul

ings on points of order, he soon quieted matters, and had all the wheels of legislation running smoothly, before the gaping crowd around him could realize the brilliant coup-de-etat.

In the Hall of Representatives, the old roll of the Wallace House was called, to the consternation of the Mackeyites, who found themselves occupying their former seats, but, this time as mere spectators. After the usual preliminary measures were acted on, still without noticing these uneasy legislators, the House quietly adjourned. After they had been sufficiently tried in this way, a resolution was introduced to admit the delegations from certain counties, on their purging themselves of contempt for the true House of Representatives, at its preceding session, by apologies the most humble; and earnestly begging pardon for the same. This was an edifying spectacle for the whole State, and well calculated to benefit the penitents themselves; though it was well known that their acquiescence was occasioned more by appeals from their pockets, than from their consciences.

Hamilton, a very shrewd and intelligent negro, from Beaufort, had been the first, publicly, to go over to the Wallace House the winter before. On this occasion he was in his glory, and his appeals for the

mourners to come forward, and seek pardon," were ludicrous enough. In some of the more obdurate cases, he would stand up with them in the aisle, as if he was their sponsor; while on others, he would imitate the laying on of hands."

The whole delegation from Charleston, nineteen in

number, were permanently excluded, on the ground of fraud in their election; and that old city has sent a full Democratic ticket in their stead-good men and true, and some of her ablest and longest tried citizens.

On one ground and another, the seats of certain senators were vacated, and these were promptly filled by Democrats-the Radicals, as in Charleston, making no nominations. At last, the sudden disappearance of the notorious Whittemore, from that body, gave the Democrats the majority there also. Whittemore's seat was declared vacant, and a Democrat has. been elected in his place also.

The most important action of this session of the Legislature, was the appointment of two able committees to sit during the recess. The first committee. is to investigate the financial condition of the State,. particularly her bonded debts. The second is to inquire into and bring to trial, all frauds, high crimes. and misdemeanors perpetrated against the State,. under Radical rule.*

It was this last measure that frightened Whittemore: off, and has caused many others to depart abruptly. But it is no part of the committee's duties or purpose: to drive the Radicals from the State. So far from it,. they are sending to the highways and hedges, and compelling them to come in. Their proceedings, of course, are private; but, from their success, thus far, and from the character of the tribunal, there is no doubt that their work will be thoroughly done.

* See Appendix.

Our narrative now closes in the midst of this most stupendous revolution, and one brought about by means, apparently, so inadequate. It was the result of prudence, caution and long-suffering patience— qualities in which South Carolina has but recently been indoctrinated-all guided by profound wisdom.

The grand result has given Hampton a name above every other name in the State, and has enthroned him in the hearts of all his true countrymen, and countrywomen too. But say to him, "Never had a people such a chief to follow!" and his answer would be promptly returned, "Never had a chief such a people to hold up his hands, and urge him forward in his own way!"

Neither is his fame confined by State lines. Such patriotism and statesmanship as he has recently illustrated, will captivate and impress all who can appreciate such rare qualities, always and everywhere.

Take the following tribute from Senator Bayard, than whom none stands higher, in this latitude, among living American statesmen. In an address delivered at Pimlico, he says:

"Few figures stand forth upon the canvas of history so eminent as that of John Hampden, the English country gentleman, whose monument records that, ' with great courage and consummate abilities, he began a noble opposition to an arbitrary court, in defence of the liberties of his country; supported them in Parliament, and died for them on the field!'

"And his compeer in virtue and ability, separated in date, by more than two centuries, but who will