The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-03-29

uou OOuucn tudt ue uar estaDi6neu ns mead
quarters at the ST. Charles, where be woul,
be happy to confer with them at two O'Clock
They came accompanied with Mr.. Soule.-
During the interview, the following incideu
occurred: ar
An Aid -de-camp came rushing into tn,
room, and said to Gen. Butler: 4f
"ien. llams orders mo to say, that b,
fears he will not be able TO control the mob.
Gen. Butler, in bis severest manner replied
"Gve my compliments 10 Ger. Williams
and tell him, il be finds he cannot control III,
mob, to open upon them with artillery"
The Mayor and their friends sprang to thei
feet in CONSERVATION.
"Dou't do that, General" exclaimed tn,
Mayor.
Why not, gentlemen o. said the General
The mob must be controlled. We cannot
have disturbance in the street."
"Shall 60 out and speak to the people y
asked ,he Mayor.
Anything you please, gentlemen - replied
Gen. Butler 81 only insist that order musl
be maintained in the Streets"
The Mayor and other gentlemen addressed
the crowd, and rs they enforced their remarks
by the rumor Of General Buffers order, there
was Temporary lull in the storm.
HOW TO DEAL WITH MOB.
Among the citizens OF Louisiana who had
adhered to the Union cause, was Judge Sum
mers, Recorder Of the city. He had sought
refuge from the brutality of the mob on board
the flag ship Mississippi. lie was anxious to
60 to the city, and requested Lieutenant Kins
man to take him on shore, and give him ado.
quate protection against the mob, who
would tear him limb from limb, if they could
catch him alone. On reaching the levee,
kinsman impressed q hack into bis service,
and tho two passengers started for the st.
Charles. Unfortunately the Judge was man
of Giant frame-six feet fire inches, and of
corresponding magsiiude. Ho was instantly
recognized, sud the crowd gathered round the
carriage, hooting, yelling, and cursing. Sew
eral times the carriage was forced TO come TO
q bait, but Lieuteran Kinsman, with pistol
in hand, ordered the driver to proceed, and
they both succeeded in alighting at the ho.
tel unharmed. Judge Summers was thorough
ly unnerved, as most men would be under
similar circumstances. Lieutenant Kinsman
asked advice from General Butler.
General Butler came out and hoard the
Lieutenant's report. The Judge said sthero,
was no place in the ST. Charles where LIE was
safc
"Well, theu," said the General, "lhere's
the Custom House over yonder; that will
hold you. You can go there, il you choose
"Bst how cam get there! The mob will
tear mo TO pieces"
The General reflected moment. "We
may as well settle the question now as at any
other time. Lieut. Kinsman lako this man
over 10 to The Custom House. Take what
force you require. II any one ,hreatens or
modest you, arrest him. Ifa rescue ia at
tempted, fire."
Having said this, he returned to his con
ference with the Mayor, aud Lieut. Kinsman
proceeded 10 oboy tho order. He conducted
Judge Summers to side door, which he
opened and disclosed to the view of bis
charge compact mass Of infuriated men, held
at bay by company of Federal soldiers.
q Don't attempt it," said The Judge, recoil.
ing from the sight.
= | must - returned the Lieutenant. "The
Generals orders wero positive. l havo no
choice but 10 obey"
Tho company of soldiers were soon drawn
up 10 two lines, four feet apart and TWO men
closing the front and two the rear of the col.
umn. In the open space were Lieut. Kins.
man and Judge Summers.
"Forward--marchp The column started. !
The crowd recognized the giaat Judge, yelled
and coiled around the closely pushing column
Ihe active men of the mob woro not those in
tho reach Of the soldiers. Th, nearest men |
pradenily kept thor peace and wa.chel their
chance. Consequently no arrests wero made |
until the column had gone half way to the
Custom House. At that point stood an om
nihus with one man In il, who was urging on
the mob, by voice aud gesture, with th, VIC.
lehcv of frenzy. io - -. ? NJ
Halt Bring out that man."
Two soldiers sprang into the omnibus col
Jared the lunatic, drew him out, and placed
him between the lines, where he continued to
yell aud gesliculate 10 tho most frantic man
ner.
stop ycur noisc,' thuudered the Lieulcn
ant.
81 won't~ shouts the man, "my tongue
IS my own"
Sergeant, lower your bayonet. If sound
comes out Of that mans mouth, run him
througbp- ts.
The man was silent. u, ,
"Fcrward-MarcbP The col INN pushed
IN again, but very slowly. After going some
llstance, the Lieutonant perceived ono man
Who had been particularly vociferous,
vas within cutching Distance.
"Hslt! BRING in lha. man," pointing him
'ut. ig
The man was seized and placed iu the col.
INN. He continued to shout, but a lowered
'ayonet brought him to his senses also. The
olumn pushed on again, and lodged the
udge and the two prisoners safs in the Gus
ON House, the citadel Of New OrleaLs.-
The company marched back in the same or
sr, through crowd as silent as q fuuer.
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hat the three most foicbls letters n our al ,
hsbet are N X G.; that the two which con-
'in nothing are NJ +; tba. four express grea.
orpelence, 0 B I; that two are 10 decline,
} X; that four indicate exalted station
l. O, and three excite our tears, yet
hen pronouced toge her, are nessarv TO .