The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-03-30
CORRESPONDENCE.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Marcn -.-nu, lcoo'
Mn. EDlroR:-Thc appearance each week
of the familiar face Of tho JouRSAL. with "its
local intelligence and general items" turns my
mind to the Old Pine Tree State and the cay
ings and doings OF its people, in which still
entertain lively interest. ! will give you
lew items OF what is transporting in the Cres.
cent city, which may perhaps be OF intcrset to
you and tho readers OF the Journal. While
you doubtless are experiencing the disagreeable
and variable weather consequent upon the de-
parture Of winter, the season here is delight.
iul. Peach trees and plum trees arc in full
bloom, and the shade trees are rapidly taking
to "wearing Of the green" Travellers upon
the streets, have an airy appearance in their
light summer dress, and for the sake OF COM
Tort seek the shady side Of the staeet. There
seems no limit to the gorgeous array OF dress
and fashion. and one wanders along Canal
street. the great thoroughiare for display, he
cannot but think, that extravaganza md fanc-
ful display, are among the results Of the war,
rather than moderation or pcnury.
Major Gen. Sheridan commands the Military
Division OF the Gulf, which includes the State
of Texas, where the Gen. is now on visit, in
order to fully understand the true condition OF
affairs upon the Rio Grande. Peacelulness
prevails in this city, yet am confident that
such would not be the case, were the military
power wholly removed. II is very apparent to
the most casual observer, that there is strong
er rebel sentiment existing in the city, than
there was six months since. The Crescent city
never was dcnsely populated Us at present,
and the rehfl feeling that is apparent, 10 chief
ly from those who have been from the city du.
ring the past iour years in some secure place,
who have seen nothing Of the service, and who
have suffered but little by the rebellion. Those
who have suffered the hardships Of four years
OF rebel service, who have repeatedly met feder-
al troops upon the battle field, are not the
men generally, who stare alta federal soldier,
and evince in various ways q dislike to their
presence. Those here OF rebel proclivities en-
tertain great hopes in the conciliatory measures
of the President, whom they consider their
firm friend, and think they canaiord to be out
spoken, and just 80 far as military authority
is limited, bring about tho old order of things.
We have a Legislature in session in this city,
and the interchange of greeting between its
members of Generals, COlonels, Majors and 9th
er grey-coated gentry, is refreshing to federal
cars. A little incident occurred ut the open
ing of the session, which is quite sugg, ssivc.
and from which you can make your own de
ductions: A gentleman applies for the position
of "doorkecper" to the House doubts are en-
tcrtained by tho members, as to his fitness for
the position, upon tho ground that no had
shown no evidence of having served in any way
the confederate causc-that he had been in the
city great portion of the tilnc during the ro.
bcllion and that furthermore, he had been
seen assocating with Yankees. The gentle
man inwardly conscious of his true devotion to
the "dear Conicdcracy, proceeds to the Office
OF the Provost Marshal and there obtains Ger
tifcate from the records OF that office, that for
such period Of time, Inc had been confined in
the military prison in New Orleans, for "aid-
ing and abetting the rebellion" by words and
acts. Armed with this potent document, he
returns to his legislative friends, and trium-
phnntly presents the said certificate, aaa basis
to his Just claim for the position desired; his
friends no longer doubt his status the evi-
dcncc il conclusive, and he is accordingly made
''doorkeepcr."
On Monday of last week IN election washcld
in this city, which resulted in tho election o
the "Nutional Democratic" candidates over
tue "National Union candidates" by over three
hundred majority. John I. Monroe was the
successful candidate for Mayor, u man whum
his rebel friends give tho honor ot being the
only Mayor of Southern city, who did not
surrender the city OF which he was Mayor, up
ON the approach Of the federal troops. 1t will
be remembered that John i. Monroe was May
or of New Orleans, when General Butler first
occupied the city, and who was subsequently,
sent to Fort jefferson by General Butler for
general disloyalty, and animadverting upon
Gen. Butler's orders, and who was afterwards
released and sent within the confederate lines.
A number of the most noted Thugs Of New
Orleans, were nominated by the democratic
party, several of which have been elected. But
the loyal and law.abiding citizens OF the city
hope for the best; that, with just and un.
yielding course pursued by the administration
ut Washington, reason and justice will prevail,
and truth and loyalty will rapidly succeed re
belion and corruption. c w.B.