The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-04

We publish below the following correspondence be-
tween Gov. Wells and Gen. Candy in relation TO this
matter. Also the correspondence between Gen. Candy
and Mr.. Conway, and his instructions 70 Gen Hawkins,
together with letter from the Governor to Judge
| Weems. Also, order relieving Mr.. Callahan from
| duty We are indebted to his honor, Judge Weems,
for the use of these papers
STATE OF LOUISIANA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
New Orleans, La, Septs23rd, 1850.
MAJoR-GESERAL E. R. s. CAHgY
Commanding Department of Louisiana
General doubt not your attention has already been
attracted by the publications in the newspapers to the
Migrant interference in the administration of civil JUS
uce IN the parish of ssier by officer of the freed
men bureau and the outrage inflicted the person
OF the judge Of the court by his arrest In transmit
ing you, herewith the official transcript of the facts
consider should be recreant to my duty governor
OF the State, so recognised by the president of the
United States if failed to enter my solemn and earn
est protest against this gratuitous and wanton attack
upon the dignity of the judiciary Of the State and sub
veFslve OF all civil authority of the same Even had
the judge ranscended his authority there is no excuse
or pallation for the harsh manner with which he was
treated or the summary method adopted rectfy the
error also enclose you what purports to be the SEN
tence passed judge Weems by the drum head court
martial that tried him. presided over and signed by the
agent of the freedmens bureau | am sure it is not
necessary Tor me TO call your attention to this remark
able document, and the and brutal language in
when 1t IS concluded. 4 man who can express such
sentiments can hardly be considered fit and proper
person to be entrusted with the power he holds
| am not apprised, General of the extent of your
jurisdiction over the freedmens bureau but | feel as
sgred you will not permit this agent to continue in
ohce after the commission of the outrage on the civil
authority OF the State here brought to your notice
DE should be summary suspended from office and
hope you will not hesitate to do it, In the meantime
shall feel my duty to report his conduct to the presi
dent OF the United States connection with the power
claimed by the agents of the bureau trying negroes
for crimes committed against the State laws con
slider the act of congress does not confer such power
not claimed by you in your letter to of July
29th the subject of the jurisdiction of this bureau
and which was promptly published by me, for the in
formation and guidance of the State and local author
ties In that letter. you assert exclusive jurisdiction
ofathe bureau, only n the Of vagrant and idle
negroes" and when mot charged with any other /
crime. The State and parish authorities have, so far
my knowledge extends strictly followed the nstruc
tons laid down in your letter, and until modified by
YOU or otherwise ordered by the president of the
United States the right of the civil authorities of the
State to try all offenders against her laws alike will be
insisted on, as much as may deprecate conflict be-
tween the agents of the bureau and the civil authorities
entertain well-founded hope, however General |
that in the spirit of wisdom and cancellation that has
marked your administration of this Department. the /
extraordinary claims set up by the bureau will be with
drawn, and the military and civil authorities will work
together, in harmony.
have the honor to be- very respectfully,