The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-03
LOUISIANA.
The Reign of Terror i'm New Orleans
Letter from an Independent Repub

The Reign of Terror i'm New OrleRus-
Letter from an Independent Repub-
Iican.
The following letter explains the situation in
Hon. Wlliam E. Chandler, New York. k.-Dear
Sir:-LAWlessness and violence rule this city,
Jefferson, st. Bernard, and a majority OF the
parishes OF this State. Armed bands from De-
mocratic secret organizations patrol this city
and many parts of the State, destroying the
headquarters of Republican Cubs, shooting
negroes, and 'cleanlng OUT residences OF pro-
miuent republicans. Probably fifty pels1ns
were killed yesterday in this city alone. Last
night and the night before, prominent
Republicans concealed themselves, anu
armed men during the night In ac-
cordance with the unanimous demand
OF his trends, Governor Yarmouth did so; but
yesterday he passed two hours at his office. On
our letuTn we organized q State Campaign Com
mittee, and vigorously and skilfully began and
carried on the campaign. democratic Colored
Clubs" disappeared ike mist at sunrise; our
party rallied with great zeal aud determination,
and by throwing out a few parishes IN which
there could be no pretense OF n fair election, we
we've sure OF carrying this State by twenty odd
thousand majority. We would have elected our
FIVE Congressman. The Democratic leaders we're
also aware OF these facts. They and the ex-
Rebels OF Louisiana had and have determined
uron revolution, Z. e., upon suDerseulng the
present State Government. They desired
the moral support of a Democratic
victory in Louisiana; but seeing
that, with anything Ike fair election In Lou
islana, that 1t was impossible, they have pre-
cipltaled matters, and God ouly knows what
the result will be. Prominent Republicans,
Including myself, are openly denounced by
banCs of armed men, our lives are publicly
threatened, and undoubtedly we are in mo.
mentary danger. Let it be remembered we are
trying to do our duty. We have advised colored
men to submit to persecution aud wrong rather
than afford pretext for murder; to wait for
that protection which the United States Gov
% hnn oTiu aud
they have been wonderfully peaceable and
forbearing. A conflict in this city
could have but one result, namely,
slaus hter and determination of black and white
Republicans. General Rousseau says he has
not sufficient troops to preserve the peace. He
has refused to order General Mower with his
colored regiment from F ort Pike because, as he
says, lit would excite the people," He would
not let his troops fire upon murderiDe, Iiotous
mobs, because, as he said, "it would bring on
collision" The very little "moral support"
which the presence of 600 United States troops
(most OF VIII Om reprobate Congressional recon-
struCtion) can give US we have, and nothing
more. Reconstruction is the WORK Of the United
States Government, and now it leaves its faithful
servants, its laW-ablding citizens, TO outrage and
slaughter. Shame 10 the American people and
the American Government! Our honor is tar
Hlshed aud our banner is soiled for long years to
cone. Our election, if held at all, Will be bat a
farce. There are some Republicans who will
not venture upon the streets until 1t is over
probably not one third will vote on election
day. Prominent Democrats say that they will
assume control of their own affairs" or, in
other words, supersede the present state
Government. My Impression is that
our worst trouble has not yet come, and
that the night gro VS. darker. GovernorW rWarmouth
stands up 10 his duty like q hero. He will die
rather than be recreant. circumstances be-
yoDd my control" have prevented my writing
during the last three days. We all keep out of
owds, and therefore send, rather than carry
this TO the post. Office, to avoid danger of kill
ing. No. IL Dryades street escaped only because
i was reported that we had moved out. Oar
thoroughly cleaned out This Is very hastily
written, but correct. aud use as you tnink best
keeping my name from the newspa pers.
New Orleans, Oct. %, 1868.