New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-11

mat the shot came from restaurant CausIst Another
account states that the shot was hIed by neg,o
in the PROCESSION at come who Attempted 70
take the Gag from them. rush was then made upon he
procession by policemen and citizens, and perhaps lew
more pistol shots were exehangeo pp' nau no
restored; the police made three arrests and earned on
their soners while the eolOred men passed on 10 the
Mechanics Institute There were very few persons IN
inred n this encounter probably not than two OF
three. 1t was very timing auaf anu was SulPie'S''
easily. .ho
Mechanics Institute were assembled in front Of that build
ing in Dryades-st occupying that position between Co
mon and Canasts. At the same time the hostile euzes
were collecting in Camel and COMMUNISTS, but slightly
sebarated from the negro gathering The entire NUMBER
of persons including the Convention ana hose iendy 70
t. both inside and outside Of the building estimate Of
WbiIe things remained in this condition, at about II
o'clock as nearly as can ascertain the hour BODY OF
police came up Dauphinest into Canast.i and passing
through the crowd of citizens entered thence into Dryade
ST. which brought them upon the collection OF negroes III
front of the Institute.
Simultaneously with this my staff officer met party oil
near 100 police going down Carondeletst whose occr
informed him they going to suppress the not lnS
party turned down Commonst, and on reachlng Baronne
ST. detached portion Of it's force TO occupy the rear QUIZ
let OF Mechanics Institute on that street. The rest
passed on to Dyades-st, where 1t cahe
upon the colored crowd on the side OPP
pose to those who came from Canal lhese poples "a
police are said to have been summoned to the spotb the
ringing of the city bells Everything shows Prec0n-
certed action The police, armed with pistols and CLUBS
followed and supported by citizens charged upon tne NJ
groes, having given notice so dsperse, and having
made no ATTEMPT 10 peaceably arrest them There was
pile of bricks at hand and the coored people defendea
themselves with these and their sticks as well as with such
pistols as they had, less than one to every tenth man.
They were soon Ovcrpowered and those who cond DO SO
found refuge within the Convention Lall Inc building
was afterwafd assaulted the police hnng the pistols o
the windows, and when an entrance was enected they
forced their way up TO the landing on the SECOND story
and there found the door of the hall barrcaded.
At length by strategy those IN the hall were IN
,.ad no Hle
emped their revovers into the assenbage Those WIN
in being feebly armed could make but little resistance,
and the policemen, retiring 70 reloaS Poas
succeeded in being passed out 10 the ont OF the oud
they were there met by Gordon of police surrounded by
another Gordon Of citizens and attempting to surrender to
the first they frequently shot down by the men
whom they begged TO take them into custody: ms
course was continued until the work was completed
During the riot FIRE company arrived IN rear OF the
building by which pas sage many trying TO escape,
and at once halted TO unite with the policemen there and
take part in the work Of slaughter Other large bodies Oh
police regularly organized also came IN from he Staloh
houses sooner or later unite with the 0rcesaeady en-
gagged 1t is also reported that mon were passed through
the crowd by friendly policemen, who tied about thelr
necks white handktrehiefs as an evidence mat they
belonged OF the organizations OF citizens
present do not report these things perfectly correct
in every particular for hold my Judgment IN allegiance
until access can be had 10 the evidence which the com
mission will adducc They are, however crediby reported
10 me- and they leave room 10 doubt that the nots OF
the 3h ult presents picture OF atroeiy having parallel
in American history.
Az The time when located the troops in tho center Of
the city and cleared the crowds from the adjacent streets
was Of course ignorant Of most Of the particular mel
dents the riot but the evidence was overwhelming that
the police had been fahess TO its duty and had been
rotous throughout that in truth II led The not ana u
was therefore necessary 10 take this force under control
All negroes all Union citizens OF Louisiana, anu al
Northern men so far as could leaTn IN state OF
terror. The approach Of policeman they regarded as
that Of an executoner Prominent citizens sought refuge
concealment in the houses Of iencs ana even inc
rnfth p night.
TO protect his lie For days subsequent 20 the not the
meeting Of two three Of the police near the house OF
Union man regarded sufficient 20 justify removal at
night or demand for military guar and with this state
Of feeling whether IL had any Just foundation or not
renewal of not and disorder might Of any moment have
been anticipated. Persons being frightened would nau
rally at the approach ofanced dagger Gather together
for defense and bOodshed would probably follow IL was
necessary them. which could only be done by
announcement of military protection and notice 10 the
police thai they taken under the supervision OF
power that would hold them 20 accountability FOR their
ac- To accomplish this object issued On ordor pre-
claiming martial law. II was Of the ordinary
calling for such step where the civil force having
resisted 20 the last degree the violence OF the mob ana
overcome asks for assistance and puts itself under the
of the civil force becoming the aggfcsor she giving
way TO excuses which had % be restrained.
There can be no question that II was Necessary ana
am confident that great loss Of life and much destruction
OF property during Monday night was prevented ereoy
That crisis had arisen demanding some extraordinary
stcp is admitted IN The following proclamation OF Mayor
Monroe, given 70 the pubic about INC tme h'ued my
MAYoRaLuY oF NEW oRlEaSs
Cn1 HALL July ~ ie66. )
WAerea, the city OF great agitation arising Out
Of the prreipated By revolutionary iscot snd.
wherear IL absolutely Necessary that order should b.
restored aud violence suppressed: iherthIe. John l.
Monroe Mayor Of the City fNew Orleans do call on all such
citizens willing 70 assist IN maintaining the peace to
appear City Hall this day. 10 be sworn IN as
extra policemen No not holdiog my authority will be
All good citizens with the exception Of those duty
requested 10 retire TO their homes and not to ASSEMBLE In
- In N1ar liz afr4
JONI T. MONROE, Mayor.
No man has been injured by this declaration Of martial
law, while many have been benefited, and recommend
that be maintained until full report IN relation to The
riot together with evidence which is being taken can be
submitted 10 the Government for such orders the wisdom
Of the President may dictate In the evening on Monday
about the time declared the city under military CONTROL
Sheriff Hays brought to me, on the street warrant Tor
the arrest of the prominent members Of the Convection
1t was at time when DO further exciting movements
could be permitted with safety aud falling Lim that Il
co.,, ~, w uono' MAUI EpGp wv "'' Wv owing
THE shstG will Withhold action on this. Wait until
further otdeif. "a. BAIRD. Breyet Maior.GeneraL
"Coumandine Department
Two days subsequently received from the Adjutart-
General telegram, Of which the following is copy;
GBy Telegraph iron wa'hugton
To Gen. a. BAIRD. Commanding DPUtment ~ L0HfiaHG
Won viii not interpose any obstacle Of the civil
authorities but render whatever ed may be required by then
gran is transmitted TO you by order OF The PRESIDENT hoa
"''' E. D. TOWNSEND. Assist. AdJt Gen.
On the receipt Of this sent for the writ stu IN the
hands Of the Sheriff. and wrote beneath my former IN
dorscmcnt follows:
HDoRs DrPARrMfNT OF LOUISIANA,
NEw.ORLEASs Aug. 2. lsb6.
The necessity for the above order having ceased TO exist no
further inpedment will be placed IN the way OF executing
the writ. A. BAIRD, bte'et hnJOf-"eu' 'oin DoP''
In consequence Of this informed that the arrests
were soon after made. But MajorGcn. hauL, having
been appointed Military Governor of the city gave early
attention 70 the condition OF the wounded and prisoners
with whom the cells Of all the prisons and sationhouscs
were flied. The officers sent out fol- the purpose ioIpd
the wounded and the well crowded together IN dis
gushing and sickcnng without any proper care
Tor their sufIerngs. They however being rapidly
uaroled aud released by order Of the civil authorities
Aceinst many there were charges whatever, aud