New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-30
Organization of senate,

early hour many citizens were seen wend-
ing their way toward Mechanics IDstitute,
intent on observing the events of the day.
The crowded corners of Dryades and Canal
streets reminded the observer somewhat of
the never to be forgotten "thirtieth Of
july" and as the hour of noon. ap.
preached the frequent marching files
of policemen suggested more forcibly
still thoughts of that fatal day But fortu.
nately for good order and safety of life
these policemen were under command of
loyal men, and marched to protect, not
murder true citizens.
The Institute was surrounded by a dense
crowd which greeted with cheers the ap-
proach of favorite and prominent leaders.
Inside the police kept open the crowded
passages, and from the door of the hall Of
the holseto the bar preserved clear pas
sage for members.
Within the bar were assembled most of
the members elect, and many of our dis
tinguished citizens, among whom we OBJ
served Ex-Governor Hahn, Chief Justice
Hynan, Judge Shannon, etc.
Contrary to the expectations of Republic
ans, but evidently greatly to the satisfaction
OF the Democracy, at this time appeared
Colonel Bachelder of Major General Bu-
chanan's staff.
Leading Republicans Communicated with
Colonel Bachelor, deploring his presence
and protesting against any military inter
ference with the organization of the House.
Colonel Bachelor replied that his sympa
thies were entirely with the Republicans,
and his position was most unpleasant and
embarrassing, but the orders of his superior
were imperative, and he could only execute
them.
About ten minutes before twelve DIR.
southworth left the Assembly room at the
request of members of the Legislature, and
with the approval of Colonel Batohleder
drove rapidly in the colonels carriage to
General Buchanan's headquarters. He in
formed the general that he had Just come
from the hall of the Assembly and from
Colonel Batchelder to request him to revoke
thatpart of his order to the colonel which
requirel him to administer to the members
elect the oath of the new constitution, and
not the test oath of the reconstruction
laws. The general seemed disinclined
to revoke his order, and disposed to
Enforce it, as it was, as he stated,
n accordance with telegram which he
had received from General Grant. The
general expressed strong desire to be
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sion Ueherai buehahah oroereo 1eheral
Nell to write an order to Colonel Batchel-
der. directing that after he had read the roll
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Grant ne should retire and allow the Legis'
lature to proceed in its own way-thus re.
voking the Objectionable part Of his former
order. But as there was not time to put the
orderAn writing, Colonel johnson, secretary
for civil affairs, was ordered to deliver it in
person to Colonel Batohelder at Mechanics
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80 s..s.
AeahWhre aIIaus were progressing IN tue
hall of the House.
Az twelve o,clock ColonAl Ratebelder
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calieo the house 70 order. MS FOice, teeoie
and scarcely heard, was at once needed, all
within the har seated. and the crowded
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ioooies were stiangeiy s'ieue' Inc eouhts-
| nances OF members were grave and set, aRd
their froWning brows told a tale Of deter
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as she ooionei ooniuenve0 Saihns Ane
ron' uehelal ~ ~ MoAlllien' oi sOarroli
PARISH arose ana ssie
c euer thn ;sSstpn eises trD - sn9 PARISH p p
louisiana, / have to protest against he
recognition of the authority of the general
Commanding the district 70 interfere by any
II Honss mis Oyeas 1Ghesrs3 ~ 'l0 u 'ii1n VI ''ie
colonel Ratcbelder interrnnses STATING
M remsrks ware iri order tn tbe roll was
cslIsa IN,
Genera, McM,rler resumed.
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marks. think my friends win scqliesce