The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-08

ties and mutilations committed ON their bodies
Commisseratiin for the untimely fate Of so many
gallant young men for the moment absorbed
IN universal preston of horror the barbarous
manner OF their death, and il became evident that
the recital OF these cruel events had aroused the
public mind TO the highest pitch of excitement
Such being the state OF affairs and fearing that the
natural Indignation of the community might man
Hest itself in acts subversve of law aud order,
gave directions in the forenoon to the heads of po-
lice 70 take the neediul measures for the preservR
ton Of the public peace, by putting on such addi-
tiona force as they might deem necessary.
Notwithstanding these precautionary steps,
deeply regret to state for the fair fame Of city,
that during the afternoon and night scenes of vio-
lencc and disorder were committed, and the pro-
perty OF noffensye citizens destroyed; and, al
though using every personal exertion 70 put stop
to these outbreaks feel compelled to add that my
efforts, together with those of the police, were only
partially successful. Indeed, spontaneous was
the movement on the part of the rioters, and such
the suddennes5 with which tumul tuous mblages
appeared IN various parts OF the city, that, in add
ton to the embarrassment occasioned by the late
ness OF the hour, the police officers found il ex-
tremey difficult 10 act with that degree of concert
necessary to the prompt suppression of the disor-
ders. Later, however when the police had got
fairly organized, it is due TO state that they per-
formed efficient service, and succeeded in arrest
ing considerable number of the rioters and restor-
ing the public peace. Early in the evening" find
ing that the riots and outrages on property contin-
ued unchecked, deemed il my duty to cali upon the
military to hold themselves in readiness at mo-
signal.
REFRESHING the tumults.
At / o'clock that night issued a proclamation,
calling upon all good citizens to aid the authorities
in preserving the order, peace, and dignity of the
city and on the following day put forth another
proclamation, inviting my fellow citizens to enrol
themselves as a special police for the purpose of
performing patrol duty. This CALL am happy TO
say, was promptly responded to by many of our
most respected citizens and 1t is with great plea
sure that thus publicly acknowledge the import
ant services rendered by this volunteer corps in
preserving the peace of the city, despite the great
excitement which continued to prevail on Friday
and Saturday; nor mustl omit to mention the fact
that many strangers now sojourning in the city
came forward and rendered to me their services on
Friday, for which dsinteresed offer they enti-
tied TO the hearty thanks of the community. Az
there was reason to apprehend renewal of the
scenes OF Thursday, i caused the military to
main under arms on Friday night but feel deeply
grateful in adding that no occasion had for
their services Several citizens, who, in conse-
quence of threats had been led to believe that their
property menaced with destruction, applied
to me for protection, and in every nstsnce gave
immediate orders for the stationing of an extra
force in their vicinity. Indeed, if any intention
existed on the part of evil minded persons TO dis
turb the public peace on Friday it was most effec-
tually thwared by the complete and extensive
engagements made by the authorities TO put down
disorder wherever it might manifest itself. These
preparations have necessarily entailed some ex-
pensc on the city, which will have to be met.
cannot dismiss the subject without again
pressing my sincere sorrow and regret that
city should have been made the scene OF such dis
graceful occurrences took place on Thursday
last. Conduct of this kind can admit of no pal
Hation; and whilst / would not for a moment set
up in justification of those the excitement
produced by the heart-rending news from Havana,
knowing, as do, that in popular government it
is all essential that the laws be maintained, yet,
reviewing the causes out OF which these disorga
nizing acts arose, | cannot but congra tulate my
fellow citizens that these dsreputable riots have
terminated without bloodshed. In conclusion, al
low me to express the hope that our city may
again be disgraced by such exhibitions were I'M
fortunately witnessed last Thursday. New Or
leans has always been characterized by her love of
order and her obedience to the laws, and every
cool citizen should do all in his power maintain
and preserve this reputation. No grievance, how
ever insuppprtable, no outrage, however gross can
justify resort to mob violence. An habitual dis.
regard of the laws framed by the people for their
own protection can only end in Generalization of
the community.
obedient servant, A. d. CROSSMAN, Mayor.
To the Hon. President and Members of Council of
Municipality No.. 2.
Here follow copies Of various communications of
the Mayor of New Orleans calling upon the civil
and military officers to aid in preserving the peace
These papers consist of orders to the high consta
bic; request to the major general of the militia to
order out the forces under his command; procla-
matons to the citizens; orders to the recorder to
provide night police; also, directing the same Of
fcer to detail special police force to protect the
office Of the True Delta newspaper from appre-
hended volencei list OF the letters transmitted
from havana to the Spanish Consul and by him de-
posted in the city post office; and card of the
Mayor, formerly published in the Picayune, in
which it denies the statement of one of its Havana
correspondents, that the Mayor advised the Span
ish Consul to leave the city in order to escape pc-
sonal injury; on the contrary the Mayor =. that
he distinctly informed the Consul r. be need not
apprehepd the slightest danrcrr 10 his person Ali
the orders OF the Ma 10 the police evince COM
ihehuaple proH-rsiude and activity on the part of
tha' olncar suppress the outbreak