The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-11-01


si REVIEW OF THE WXkk tsasze,
THE CITY.-Hast week witnessed greater OK
element in the city than hiss fallen to it's LOT
since the entrance Of Butler. Our city read
era, Of course, are familiar with the causes and
consequent effects, and therefore need not be
dwelt upon here farther than to state, that the
deplorable and Hendish action of the negroes
in the parish of st. Bernard aroused spirit
that required all the energy and influence Of
our most prominent citizens to control. After
a collision originating in hurraing for the re-
spective candidates, . body Of negroes announ-
ced their determination to be revenged for the
death Of one Of their number, and proceeded
to the house Of Mr.. Felieu, who had incurred
their displeasure by his fearless expression of
opinion regarding Radicals. Tho white citizens
who had gathered to protect Mr.. FIJI, house
were powerless, the negroes ontnnmbering
them twenty to ono. The demons then quickly
murdered Mr.. Felieu, his son, 10 years old, and
his sister-in-law. Mrs. Felieu escaped, carrying
her infant in her arms, The negroes then set
fire to the house, which consumed the bodies
of the dead. Mrs. F.; owed her escape to q
party of ten persons, headed by Mr.. Estopinal,
who with great intrepidity rescued her from a
horrible doom. After accomplishing their muir
derous work, the negroes retreated upon re-
ceiving intelligence of the approach of United
States troops, dispatched by Gen. Rousseau to
the scene of conmotion. Some fifty negroes
were subsequently arrested and lodged in the
parish Jail.
Upon the receipt of the news from st. Ber-
nard, the city was thrown into the most intense
excitement Rumors foated in every direction
as to the action of the authorities, particularly
of the Governor and Chief Of Police. The
latter, it appears, rendered his. resignation to
the Metropolitan Police Board, unless the ne
groes on the force were dismissed; this was:
complied with. ssr
Immense throngs gathered round the City
Hall, rendering their services to the Mayor to
preserve the peace. They were addressed by
prominent citizens, who advised the people to
retire to their homes, the Commanding Cen
eral having taken steps to preserve order So
the crowds dispersed.
The whole of the week subsequent to these
events was one scene of commotion, the parti-
culars of which we do not give, as our readers
must be familiar with them through the daily
papers. The number of deaths are variously
estimated, but the exact number is not as
ments.
On the 25th Gen. Rousseau issued a proclaim
alton announcing the reorganization of tho po-
lice force, and the appointment Of Gen. Steed-
man as temporary Chief of Police.
CITY CoUNcu--Board of Aldermen.-A reso-
luton from the Lower Board, removing Mr..
Samuel Weeks from the Office of Superintend-
ent of the fire alarm telegraph, was concurred
in. The resolution to proceed with the suit
against the late Treasurer and Assistant Trea-
surer for 81, 600 deficiency was concurred in,
after striking out the name of Francis Mouny.
The resolution from the Lower Board APPROX
ing the lease of the Keller Market was con-
CURED in.
Board Of Assistaat Aldermen.-The Treasurer's
weekly report showed receipts, 1924, 1875 IS;
expenditures, $25,315 %; balance on hand,
S20S, s79l3. Aresolution was passed removing
Samuel Weeks from the Office of Superintend-
ent of the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph.
The ordinance providing for the sale of the
city markets. was referred to a special commit
tee. The Board adjourned, after passing re-
solution to meet every day, including Novem-
Der Cd, till after the election.
Both Boards of the Conncil met on the eve
ming of the 2sth. The Upper Board concurred
in the action of the Lower Board regarding the
Metropolitan Police.
In the Board of Assistants, resolutions were
adopted instructing the Mayor to organize
police force in conformity with the city ordi-
nances, and to employ extra men pending the
present excitement. The resolution offered at
a former meeting, instructing the Treasurer not
to pay the Metropolitan Police, and directing
all city officials not to recognize them, was
passed.
LONDON, Oct. 2s.-Chas. Longley, Archbish-
op of Canterbury, is dead.
Bombay advices report additional successes
of the British troops in the Northwestern pro- |
vinces.
PARIS, Oct 2s.-Ld Constitutionelle says, reor-
of the National Guard is progress