New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-06-17

NEw ORLEANS June I6. is5s
Brgader General I. Tracy, Commanding First Brigade
Dear srMy attention been called 10 the following
tract from proceedings Aldermen
reported IN the local column Of this mornings Daily Delta
Mr.. Eanney replied
the Washington Artillery refused rally around
standard for the simple that aay Of their members
were behind the barricadesn
Aud address you. my Immediate SUPERIOR for the
purpose Of placing the Washington Artillery in proper posi-
ton before the public.
On the morning Of the Sd Of june after had been informed
Of The Of the Vigilance Committee sezng upon
State Arsenal and ammunition your advice
ordered the Washington Artillery assemble in uniform at
the Arsenal Forthwith for service The posted
served upon individual members rapidly possible About
u o'clock NJ. had under about twenty then
squad of the warehouse Union street,
the battery temporarily stored to bring the Arsenal
six FOUNDER gun recently drawn from the State. then
had two pieces x pouAder quasi the Arsenal and provided
the timber boxes with all the canister round shot and
tridgcs had hand My the number time Of
twenty seven remained duy the Arsenal with their guns
until the afternoon when ordered pieces
Lafayette Square, which did thay being before aud then
charged with canister The Company also armed with
their and supplied each with Eve rounds Of ball
cartridge Of the had also sidearms. such
volvers knives etc. remained Lafa cite Square with my
command until after o'clock that night Thursday all ready
and willing obey orders which might be issued Al that
hour all appehensons Of attack from the Vigilance Com
duty from about o'clock in the morning. without anything
drink without est glad avail myself the
discretion left with and ordered the to be taken back
to the Arsenal on God street. St. Charles They were
posted either side e the street. loaded BEFORE after
sting sentres from Carondet Charlie. street,
prepared any attack that might be made and pre-
pared to at moments notice. The Company remained
duty all that night daylight following
ing Fday ordered the guns the yard of engine
house No and psced them position would
barras party attempting in the absence q the Company
to take them then dismissed the until TX ocockser
having eoined them their duyor the of their
obtaining rest something to and change Of clothes
Between and A. NJ. messenger my house and
Informed that the pieces had been orciby taken from the
corporate guard of four charge of them and carried
Lafayette Square Immediately repaired to the Arsenal
found that the guns ammunition had posses
sion Of, and my command left without aims.
Under this state OF facts morifyug and embarrassing
at loss what pursue and upon consultation with
you concluded in view of the bad the Company had
with dismiss the with the injunction be ready
obey further orders from headquarters.
The injustice Of any attempt include the Washington Ar
tey in the Wholesale condemnation Of the military
city has induced the commanding officer of that corps
address that public may any false
preston a regards that corps.
The Washington Artillery is compoed Of law abiding
lawseving citizens who identified thoroughly the
best interests Of New Orleans and who incapable shirk
ing their duty In their ranks be found those
service Of their have before this day.
devotion to duty as citxsns and soldiers
In conclusion whatever be said in general with regard
to the militia events the Washington
Artillery prompt in responding all the orders which
issued and ready perform any duty which
might have been required Of them the ENTHUSIASTICALLY
attributed Major Ranneyto contrary notwithstanding
With my apologies for inrudng upon you improbable
matter trust win avail Of opportunity Of placing
right in this connection
remain, very truly.
Your Obedient servant,
j. b. WALTON