The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-06-30
Louisiana Matters-Morc Supposed
Elllkusters Arreated.

New ORLEANS, June 29.-Another squad Of
supposed nlibusters, numbering about eighty,
were captured near Fort Livingston, La, and
brought to Fort Jackson. But two among
them seemed to exercise any authority, and
the majority OF them were Me1icans. A small
wagon loaded with provisions was also cap
tured, but no arms except single Colts re.
volver. The prisoners assert that they arc
peaccablc citizens intent upon a legitimate
object.
The supreme Conclavc of Order, seven wise
men being the highest tribunal Of that Order,
is now holding Its annual session In this city,
and IL largely attended. The session will be
prolonged
The Louisiana Legislature convened to.
day. The Senate was called TO order by Lieut..
Governor Dunn. The temporary secretary
was ordered to read General Buchanan's order
promulgating General Grants order for the
removal Of Baker and Noorhcs, and the APP
pointmcnt OF Yarmouth and Dunn Pro.
visiOnAl Governor and Lieutenant Governor
In their stead. warmouths oricr convened
the Legislature. The roll was called from
General Buchsnan's order annou ncing the
names Of those elected. Thirty four members
answered.
Grants order TO Buchanan, approving the
ticers, and suggesting that only the oath pre-.
scribed by the new constitution, was read.
Dunn announced he was not prepared to
co'Hply with General Grants suggestion, but
would require the test oath. The Democrats
appealed and argued that the presiding officer
had no authority to prescribe any oath Whist
ever that the Legislature had convened under
the new constitution, aud no other oath than
therein specified could be demanded. Dunn
ruled that until the members had qualified no
appeal could be taken or motion offered. He
ordered the roll to be called, when the men,
bors who could do go came forward and took
the test oath "a their names were called.
The Democratic members entered their pro-
test, and refused to take the oath, several as
sorting their ability to do so, but denying the
right to demand It. NlneteeR, a bare quorum,
took The test oath, after which the constitu-
tional oath was administered.
The committees on credentials and elections
were appointed. Several contests for seats
were referred.
The Senate adjourned Till tomorrow at
noon.
After the Adjournment a large number OF
negroes crowded around the black presiding
officer to offer congratulations. -Four of the
senators are full negroes while several are OF
mixed blood, all Of whom are Radicals.
The House was called TO order by Colonel
Bachelor, of General Buehsnan's staff, who
called the roll.
n " Isabel. negro, was elected temporary
chairman, and took the test oath on taking
his scat. lie announced, in reply to a protest,
that no member who could not take the test
oath could take his seat. Fifty-three members,
quorum, took tho oath, the majority of
Democrats withdrawing
A Committee on Elections were appointed.
Adjourned till noon tomorrow.
Mr.. Mcmillan, Republican, ente red q pro
test against the authority of Gen. Buchanan
to interfere in the Organization Of the House.
He concluded his remarks on that subject rs
follows:
And when this House 10 once organized
then desire to announce to Col. Bachelor
and TO Gen. Buchanan, commanding, and to
the United States army at large, If necessary,
that all interference on the part of the army
must cease"
The proportion of negroes In the Housc Is
greater than In the Senate,