New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-01

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Interview with General Longstreet-
General Grant His Candidate for tho
The New York Tribune of the twenty
fifth says:
Yesterday a chieftain of the late rebel
lion, General James Longstreet, arrived in
New York. Since the war be accepted the
situation, and has used his Influence to
counsel ard guide bis people, and 10 lead
them safely back to an enduring peace.
Yesterday evening reporter called upon
the General at the New York Hotel. I'm
agine seated at a table tall, well-bnilt
nan, in suit of black. The face is kind
ly, pleasant one, the beard is sandy and
grizzled, and the cheeks are flushed. The
forehead is high, and the eyes are gray and
soft in expression. The mouth squarely
cut denotes decision, and there is that quiet,
resoIute air about him that reminded one
Of General Grant, whom be strongly re-
eembles in looks and manners. Although
suffering from an attack of fever, he bore
himself resolutely above pain, and after
dinner conyersed freely upon affairs in the
Southern States. AS portion Of the con-
versation bears directly upon the coming
campaign, ! will give il in fall.
Reperter-Do you think we will have
better days in the Southern States
General Lcngstreet- Assasedly. The
cotton crop has been very large this year,
and we will soon have capital Of our own
to work upon.
Reporter Suppose Seymour is elected,
do You think we will have another war?
General Longstreet--I cannot say Us to
that, but / believe that If he is elected It
viii open all those old issues, and we will
have trouble; but ] don't think he will be
elected. w
Reporter What do you think Of Grant Z
b General Longstreet He is my man. l
believe be is fair man. met him at
West Point. think he Is above meannese.
His silence Is grand. la84
Reporter There is enc thing would
like to ask Il Il in regard TO the negro.
General Longslreet Gsuilingiy II Will
tell you all ! knew.
Reporter--Win be keep bis contracts in
regard to laber2 .t,
General Longslreet-I can relate my
own experience. My men have worked
well. They like 10 have a white man
come Ont in the Geld and tell them
what 10 do. There was always class Of
lazy men who would sit IN their houses
and give their orders. These men deserve
- have iH0uble- e tlss. n1 ees|
Bepeztsr And in regard to jury triaIs
~ 4ean negroes upon jury bench
G&h6fal EonRstreeL In some cases that
tfa Tor Instance, when an actor
involves an acconnt. Negroes generally
nce ighoftnt upon MITIGATE matters 0
business BIT, If district is disposed
to Dc right with them, the irry may be
divided bite and black. They (the ne
Gt0es) soen learn and appreciate the posi-
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