The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-28

negroes conereeatel and prnceeaed.n body to tie
house of Spanish banker, killing him, his son and
sster-naw and burning his house, his vile escaping
with child in her arms. Two other houses reported
burned ut one of which four children reported killed.
Rumors various ard conflicting to the extent of
outrages. MANY white inhabitants OF the parish de-
serted their homes last night and fed to this city
Early this morning first notification OF trouble,
Gen. Buchanan ordered company of infantry to
march down the river and later in the day dispatched
another company of the First Infantry the steamer
Ella Morse insructing the officers in charge to arrest
all the fngleaders OF the disturbances who could be
found It is currently reported this evening that the
first body of infantry attacked but BY whom 1t Is
not apparent. Staff officers have been dispatched to
investigate he matter. When the rumorss spread this
morning large numbers Of white men congregaed on
the leyee, III the lower part of the CITY, and chatered
three steam tugs 20 convey them to the scene OF ac
ton but were prevented from leaving the city by or
der of Gen. Rousseau, the number of troops sent
were sufficient to inforce order. The disturbed con-
dion of affairs deferred internal revenue officials from
entering the parish to-day in the discharge Of their dll
ties Prominent members OF both political parties had
an interview with Gen. Rousseau TO- day, and mutually
agreed dscounenanee and prevent s far as posi-
bic any further public political demonstrations. Cen
Rousseau intends removing all the troops IN the ycin-
y into the city to prevent OF the scenes
of Saturday night. The recent disturbances demon
strated the utter hepessness Of the civil government
No effort on its part apparent until the appearance OF
the soldiers the ground. On Saturday night, Tor
two hours after the riot Canal street, not single
policeman to be seen, though numbers conSfe-
gated St Charles street within four blocks OF tie
scene. Tile Metropolitan police law is now in opera
ton and the force organised comprises very large
proportion of negroes.
Registration closed Saturday, and foots up in this
city IS GOO The largest poled here before
was 80 600
An effort is being made by prominent Radicals to
have martial law declared in the State, thinking thus
to prevent an election Most probable, however, if
the State is placed under martial law, Gen. Rousseau
will order the election toproceed Rumo1ed tonight,
also that the Radicals contemplate allowing the cleo
ton to 90 by default and have the vote of the State
thrown out same ground.
Several club parades advertised by both parties
tonight, but will probably not come off. Two com
panies of infantry stationed at the custom house to-
night and ii body of cavalry have just passed down
town No room for further trouble tonight
New ORLEANS Oct 26.-To-nlght about O'Clock
white clubs marched from all parts of the city under
their officers armed with every conceivable weapon,
and formed quietly and in perfect order In Lafayette
Square and on the streets around the City Hall VI
ticers of clubs waited tie Mayor and rendered their
services patrol the city not negro policeman and
very few white ones had been the streets, es-
pecialIy the outskirts Of the city, since Saturday
nights fight. TIE Mayor informed then, there was no
occasion for their services, Gen Rousseau had III
formed him he would take charge of the peace of the
city tonight. 4 crowd to the number OF several
Thousand assembled around the steps of the City Hail.
where they addressed by Gen. Steadman, State
Senator Ogden, Mayor Conway, Harry T. Hays and
Sheriff Maxwell, by all of whom they were advised
to retire peaceabIy to their homes. Gen. Steadman
and Senator Ogden stated that Gov " Yarmouth had
to-day waited on Gen. RousseIn and rendered him the
entire control of the State government, which isos
refused but Tonight in view of the threatening
aspect Of affairs, had ordered troops to patrol the city
They now disposed AL over the city, comprising ali
branches of the service.
Harry T. Hays, in his speech, stated Superintendent
Of police Williamson had waited Oh the police board and
informed them he had stricken the of every
negro off the police rolls and that if his actions were
not concurrcd in it would be utterly Impossible to pre-
serve peace i'll the city Police Board itself composed
Of part negroes had alternative but to acqriesce.
Sheriff Maxwell advised them to go peaceabiy home,
and if needed, he would summons them.