The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-14
Sinking of the United States Transport
KESTUCKY-Loss OF LIFE.

kESTUCKY-Loss OF LIFE.
We learn from passengers who were on the
Inflated Kentucky at the time of the catastrophe,
that she left this port last Thursday evening,
perfectly iammed with passengers inside and out,
most of them paroled Confeaerates-the larger
portion being Missourians. When about sixteen
miles below the city she was found to be in
sinking condition and several Intellectual attempts
we're made by her officers to land her before they
succeeded The scene is here represented to
have beggared description as she sunk beneath
the water, carrying down with her at least one
hundred souls. The heaviest loss occurred
among those on the foFecastle, composed Of
Mssourian8 The after part of the ladies cabin
being still partly out of the water 1t is supposed
but few if any of the ladies and children OF
which there were large number on board, were
lost Most of the cabin passengers lost all their
baggage It is difficult to arrive at the precise
number Of lives lost as there are as many rela-
tors as estimates, varying from fifty to two hun
bred. Accounts of the origin of the disaster
are conflicting, and as the case will undergo
legal investigation we refrain from censurlng
any one.
The following is a list of the lost, as far as
we have been able to ascertain:
John Douer, Daniel Fagatey, R. kncannon,
Joseph Wilson, John Burns, w Burkheart, W.
Baker, Jacob Clayton, VIM. Burton, Benjamin
Honchens, B. Cooper, R. j. Cason, Prizes Cason,
i R. Eplow. J w Enlow, J. +. Thomas, BFant-
lev Hines, r. G. Robertson, A. Walton, Nc
Culough, H. Russell, James E. Dry.
We are informed that delegation of the
planters of this and the adjoining parishes waited
upon Mai. Gen. Heron last Saturday, by soci-
tation. If we are correctly informed, the con
ference was agreeable to all parties, and the
planters left pleased with the purposes Of the
general TO carry out programme which will
inure to the benefit Of the agricultural interests
Of the country.
Gen. Heron has Issued the following general
order:
HEADQUARTERS, NORTHERN DIVISION OF la,
SHREVEPORT, La, June Ith, 1866.
GENERAL ORDERS,
No %.
Great and sudden changes in the condition Of
any class of people are always productive of
suffering, and the transition of the blacks from
state of slavery to freedom cannot fail to cause
temporary suffering to all classes. Already this
is being manifested by the negroes leaving their
homes and setting out eh,-ma&Se, for the military
posts, and with no definite purpose, except to
leave the scene of their former bondage.
The result of this state of things if allowed
would be
LIST. The loss of the crops and the entire ruin
Of the agricultural interests in this part OF the
State.
Cd. Untold suffering, starvation and misery
among the blacks themselves.
Without attempting therefore to regulate all
HE various interests arising out of this question,
and which pertain properly to the Freedman'6
Bureau, the Major General Commanding deems
il his duty to make such rules as in his opinion
will best prevent suffering and restore quiet at
the present time 1t is therefore ordered; That
all persons heretofore held as slaves remain tor
the present with their former masters, and by
their labor secure the crops OF the present sea
son. The only place where they can OBTAIN
living for themselves aud their families, Is III the
field where they have been accustomed to work.
If found wandering about the country, or gath
/ erIng at military posts, IeY VIII DedFIesteu anu
punished, and all transports and private steam
boats running on Red River are prohibited from
carrying this class of people except upon mill
tary pass, which will be given only in exceptional
cases. If necessary for them to leave home or
visit any of the Military Poets, they will be fur
nished with pass by their employer to prevent
their arrests as Migrants, But while it is found
necessary during the present unsettled state OF
the country to make these orders relative to the
blacks, the planters are reminded that the matter
depends largely on them, and that only by fair
treatment of the hands, can they hope to mature
and harvest their crops and carry on their plan
tations.
Definite contracts must be made with the ne
groes, which will be binding for the balance OF
the present season.
Planters who endearor to do this in good
faith will be assisted in all proper ways, and will
do much towards restoring quiet and confidence.
By command of Major General HEBRON.
VIM H. CLAPP,
Official. Capt and Assistant Adjutant Gen.
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