The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-29
REBELLION, VIOLENCE, BLQ9DSHED.
The Reign Of Terror ii Louisiana.
UNION OFFICERS MURDERED.
How Republicans ara Massacrsd.
The Democratic Mode of Conducting
the Gampafgnin the South.
The Democratic Platform nlus,
tratsd.
How Republicans ara Massacrsd.
WAsH1sarov, D. O., Oct. a, 1893.

WAsH1seroN. D. o. Oct. q, 1855.
The condition of affairs at New or.
leans. has been the general theme of con.
versation in military and political cir.
cles to-day. The kilograms inthe morn,
ing papers were of such a character as
to induce great fear that riot might
break out there at any moment, and
many inquiriesswere sent at an early
hour. II appears that from answers
received thar the antagonism between
the, whites and blacks, has been intensI-
fed by political excitement, and by
the course of, ex-rebels In assaulting
and numbering negroes in the parishes
and districts surrounding the city. The
whites have been counting on getting
the advantage IL. the registration that
Is now going on, but in this they are
disappointed, and some kilograms say
they show a disposition to retaliate on
the negroes. One of the leading colored
men in the city writes that threats OF
another massacre on the fret opportu-
nifty have been freely made for the last
ten days, and many of this class of PEG.
pie were afraid a week ago TO be seen
on the streets after dark. A consIdera-
BILE proportion of the police are negroes,
and the demonstrations against them
have been 30 bitter and violent
that 1t appears they were afraid
RO On 1daL fulBuE. kI0Vs w ar
mouth learning yesterday what their
purposes were, and not having any
forceiat his command to preserve the
peace, called on Gen. Rousseau to use
the military for that purpose, rep
resenIing to him that things were in
such condition he feared an immedi-
ate outbreak. Rousseau said he would
put out his troops last night, and to. day
ask instructions from Washington. The
men who came out in the evening under
the leadership of the ex-rebel General
Hayes, and rendered their services,
were all members OF the Blair Guards,
Perry Fuller Escort, Forrest Rangers,
and similar Democratic organizations,
and many of them were members OF
negroes in the riot of August, 1866.
Their appearance and propositions
probably created further alarm among
the blacks, and account for the report
that no colored people were seen on the
streets last evening. Gen. Rousseau's
application for instructions was receiY-
ed here early this morning. During
the forenoon kilograms were received
by various persons here from various
persons there, asking that Secretary
Schotield be urged to order Rousseau 70
use his troops to keep the peace of the
city, and protect all classes of citizens.
The matter was brought before the
HUI dDOuA
two O'Clock q telegrnm was sent 70
Rousseau, authorizing and directing
him to take such action as WAS neces-
sRry to preserve the peace and good
order, and protect the lives and prop
erty of citizens. Fears are entertained
by many persons here that Rousseau
will not execute this order in the spir
1t that governed the Secretary in issu-
ing 1t. Aletter from an officer on duty
in New Orleans says the troops sta,
toned there were largely recruited in
that city, and that many were soldiers
in the rebel army. The writer adds
that the negroes and some loyal Whites
fear they5Swill take advantage Of the
uniform they wear If trouble occurs,
and shoot down the negroes under pre-
tense that they are melting riot. He
says this regiment ought TO be replac.
ed by one less allied with the rebel in.
terests of the city. This report as tc
the feeling of the troops is not wholly
credited by reliable officers now here
but it causes uueasinesS among those
who have heard about the letter. Tht
military authorities of the city havG
taken measures to act promptly in
case there is any disturbance In New
4 Orleans.
The officer on Rousseau's STAFF sem
to st. Bernard parish yesterday, reportl
that the bodies of the Spanish baker anC
his son. murdered Sunday might, werl
burned in the house, but the women
and children were saved. The office
could not learn that any women OF
children had been killed. The two
companies of Infantry sent there ar
still In the parish, but away from the vi
cinity. The report that the troops haC
been attacked is denied. stsI.s-s
At late hour last night whit
man was killed In the First District o
/ this city, and another in the Second
The latter belonged TO a club composeC
of SpaniRrds, Portuguese, Italians anC
/ French, who were much exasper
ated, and between whom and the ne
/ Rroes several fights occurred to-day
/ which resulted in the death and wound
ing OF several of both colors. The Me
,tropolitan police are almost demoraliz
ed, and troops have been atati0nel
Throughout the city to. prevent an.
serious conflict.
Governor Yarmouth has issued
proclamation requesting an abstinenc
! by both parties from further process
sfons or demonstrations until after tn
election, s. 1s,,s.-. ~
The negro policemen have failed 70
two days to report for duty. Every on
OF them has been discharged, and abou
one hundred whites appointed in thei
places. Many of them were old mem
4 bers OF the force, some discharge,
United States soldiers, and about tVV
hundred citizens Will be sworn In 9
i special officers and placed on duty i
the streets until the force is completeC
Mayor Conway proposes In case az
thority be given by the Council, to al
lpoint General Steadman temporar
Chief of Polics.
The following is Governor Wa
4 MOUTHS communication to Gen. Roui
I. seau, forwarded by him TO the Secretar
! of War with an Endorsement that
believed It to be correct:
: GenerdE:-The evidence Is conclusiS
that the civil authorities in the pa
ishes OF Orleans, JEFFERSON ana 2
: Barnard are unable to preserve orda
and protect the lives and property
the people. The action OF Congrei
prohibiting the organization OF Il
! militia in this State strips me Of A
:. power to sustain them In the dtsehari
OF their duties and am comPeiieo 4
appeal to You to take charge OF y
peace of these parishes and use Vol
forces to that end. II you respond I
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