The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-08-24
The Auiuu + guaruaI.
OoRREsPoNDENOE.

New ORLEANS. La, Aug. ID, 1866.
Mn. EpIroR The momentous times through
which We are now passing - . nation, and the
recent exciting and bloody conflict through
which We have passed In New Orleans. prompts
me TO pen few lines for the Journal. 1t !,
certain that . truthful representation OF pass
ing events, the opinions and sentiments express.
ed by the people 10 not always readily obtained
at the North. from the fact, that the press 0!
in it. prcclivities, gloriying rebellion and
by the rebel press, but by private letters from
Union men that clear and truthful statement
Of affairs in Louisiana, and throughout the
South will be presented 10 the Northern people.
At present the political future looks dark and
somewhat discoursgiug to the Union men ol
Louisiana. The wealthy men Of New Orleans,
and New Orleans virtually governs Louisiana,
ARE Of the rebel school. and the press which
they support, must sustain their political faith,
or sink for want Of patronage; the Union men
are fewer In number, and moro limited in
financial means. The Southern press goes
North loaded with erroneous statements, .ex.
prsssIy calculated to mislead the Northern mind.
Whenever conflict Of opinion or policy arises
between the "reooustrueted" and the old time
Union party, or when . military order. prohib.
It's the assemblage for any purpose whatever,
Of the late Confederate military associations,
a. the I'D Louisiana Brigade" the 'lst Gre
cent Regiment" or the And Louisiana Battery,
a representative 10 at once dispatched to their
friend the Chief Executive at Washington, and,
In behalf Of the injured people whom he rep
resents, presents the unwarranted abridgement
to which they are subject In their civil rights,
and asks Executive interference which 10 at once
granted.
Somebody 10 fearfully responsible for the un.
fortunate condition of the Union people OF the
South, and the gloomy future presented to
them. Following the surrender Of the armyoi
rebellion, there was really peace throughout
the country. which there 10 not to-day. VI
the thousands who returned to this city over
one year ago, there were none but rcjoiced at
the presence Of peace; they rejoiced that their
situation was no worse; they desired to be let
alone, only to live, and were not particular to
know upon what conditions. Conscious then,
that they hsd committed crime OF grave mag
nitude, they expected IN equal punishment to
follow. Pardons, really scarcely expected y
son; lenity to them surprising was extended.
until they seriously questioned In their own
hearts whether treason WAS considered crime,
or one which ought to be punished. Thus en-
coursged, their wants and demands to-day are
almost unlimited. Really cond lot 10 going on
to day, similar In respect to parties to the war
fare Of two years ago. The men who glory OF
their four years service In the Confederate army,
universally support President johnson and his
policy; the guerrilla who proudly relates ms
pratcal adventures for three years, says, that
he worships President Johnson and viii defend
his policy to the last extremei at meeting
here Of the friends Of the Philadelphia Conven.
tion, Confederate soldiers claim seat upon the
platform, because Of four years service In the
Confederate army, and the claim Is conceded.
We have fought our battles with the sword now
We have contest to be enacted at the ballot
boz. The blood that has been shed In the re-
cent bloody msssacres ct tho South, are the
Legitimate results Of the policy pursued by
President johnson; he, and he alone, 10 On
swerable for the sanguinary conflict In the var
You have already received the particulars OF
the recent bloody riot In this city; the people
now show their true colors, and the shoulder
ing asher Of rebellion are revived. Should VIC
admit the Justice Of the arrest BY civil process
of the members Of the Convention, for which
there really was no first cause, there are some
general facts connected Herewith, which are
very suggestive. Il Is significant, while the
police were ostensibly sent In large numbers u
preserve peace and order, and were assalled, as
they assert, by an armed mob OF negroes, tha!
IOrty COtOTcu peOpio
,bookiurly mutilated, also two or three white
men connected with the Convention, and not q
policeman, or any white civil officer Is killed,
although few are wounded by brick.bats Al
q witness of the scene, the truth Is the butchery
was horrible; revenge by Mayor Monroe and
his rebel crew was very apparent. eolored men
who committed no overt act, who were run;
ming for their lives. were ooolly shot down, and
perforated with bullets and shockingly mangled
amer dead; members Of the Convention under
charge Of 4 policeman. were deliberately sho,
at and stabbed by other police. The steps,
entry and stairs OF the hall Of the Convention
was covered with pools of blood and remnants
of clothing, presenting the appearances OF a
the city the next morning sun would have pre-
sented a scene terrible to behold. AZ present
martial Law prevails. The only hope to-day OF
the true Union men OF the country. !, In tn
people. Y. W. D.