The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-06-09
Gen. Buchanan and the Board OF
~ Registration.
ARREST OF THE BOARD.
A DISPATCH FROM GRANT.

After the proclamation by and subsequent ar
rest of s. B. Packard, chairman OF the board Of
registration on Saturday, the public mind was
curiously inquiring what new phase Of the affair
might next be expected to trsnspire. Rumors Of
interference by Grant we're rife upon the streets.
this expectation being streng by the bold
ness with which the adherents of Packard and his
policy denounced the action of the commanding
general. The surviving members, ii we may 90
term them. of the illustrious board which had thus
suddenly broughf,itself into public notice, held
meeting upon learning of the arrest Of their
chairman, and passed the following preamble and
resolution: ~ H ini nsls ol'I
T s o BOARD OF REGIsrRArIoN,
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
New Orleans, June 6, 1858. J
At regular meeting Of the board, held on Sat i
urdsy, June 8, 1865, the folio wing preamble and
resolution were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. The commanding general OF the 9th
military district has iDterered with the prerDga-
tves OF this board, conferred upon !. by the con-
stitu'ional convention, by srresting its chairman,
and theateniDg to try him by q military commission
on personal chsrges for impeding reconstruction,
thereby holding said chairman personally respon-
sibe for the late proclamation issued by this
board relative TO election; therefore a'. Iaal ~
ResotUed, That while we denOunce the aforesaid
act on the part Of the commanding general a. un-
authorized, illegal, and high handed outrage
upon The rights OF the loyal men Of this State and
gross violation Of the laws of Congress, we de-
clare that said proclamation was authorized by
this board and the board alone is responsible for
a. M. wIcKIIFFE
O. II HESPsfEAD.
r j. y HAsRIS '.I
4. 4 u asbsRAoos ISssA5as
r C. RICHARDSON Secretary.
z. GAuIHIER, Assistant Secretary. A M L.t
Having thus expressed themselves, the COM
mittee met again yesterday morning as usual.
but about room were the recipients of a visit
from Major Keller, of Gen. Buchanan's staf. who
stated that he was the bearer of an order to ar
rest them all, and bring them to headquarters.
Wicklffe. the chairman pro tenn. at first declined
10 comply, except upon compuIsion, but in so-
cordance with the suggestions of his colleagues,
subsequently accepted the situation gracefully.
Major Keeler dropping a gentle reminder that. il
necessary, the g compulsion" would be readily
forthcoming. - ,-- 4 r... f..-, ,..r
The party proceeding to headquarters, an
interview was had with the commanding general. .
who, meanwhile, received from Washington the
-0ml WASHINGTON, June s, 1863
Bre.et Major General r. C.. Buchanan Commanding Fifth
Military District;
In view of the legislation now pending relative
TO the admission Of Louisiana, would suggest
suspension Of all action in case of Packards arrest
and trial.
-Lo aa US GRANT General. o
lnconsequence Of this suggestion Gen. Buchanan
dismissed the members Of the board. at the same
time informing Mr.. Packard by letter that he was
released from his parole of arrest, assuring all,
however, that should no legislation intervene they
will be subject to re arrest and speedy trial by
military commission. ol