Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-25
Battle in Jefferson, La, Between the Police
and Citizens-Police Driven off, with
Fourteen Wounded-U. S. Troops Install
the Police

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and Citizens-Police Driven off, with
Fourteen Wounded-U. S. Troops Install
the Police.
New ORLEANS, May 19.-Unti last night
the adjoining city Of Jefferson, though included
in the Metropolitan Police District, has refused
to accept the Metropolitan force, offering arm
ed resistance to every effort made by them to
exercise their functions and in the meantime
litigating the matter in the courts
Last night the Metropolitan police of this
city mustered to the number of 3OO under a
captain, detailed to take charge of the Jefferson
precinct, and about midnight made movement
On the municipal buildings of Jefferson, which
we're filled with armed citizens A small battle
ensued, twelve or fourteen of the Metropoitans
being wounded-two, it is thought, dangerous
ly. The police then retired.
Governor Yarmouth called upon General
Mower for troops, one company of which were
furnished this morning, and marched quickly
to the municipal buildings, meeting with no
opposition, and installed the Metropolitan po-
lice. The citizens Of Jefferson were considera-
bly, excited, but made no demonstration against
the troops, though they were only about one
fourth as strong as the body Of police that had
been driven off. The troops are still on the
ground
None of the citizens are believed to have
been hurt, being protected by the market house
and police buildings. sa>
The municipal election is in progress here
quietly to-day.
SECOND DESPATCH
NEW ORLEANS, May 19-The Jefferson au-
thorities, in resisting the Metropolitan police,
were entirely wrong, in view of the fact that the
Supreme Court had decided that the Metropoi-
tan organization was legal 1t is stated, how
ever, that the Metropolitan commenced firing
on the Jefersonlans last night without stating
their business Or who they were
1t appears, from all accounts, that the num-
Der OF j cheeseman's engaged in the fight was
only eight or ten. A large number of citizens,
however, were assembled this morning, but On
learning of the approach Of the military dis
persed.
Accompanying the infantry were two howit-
zers, all under the command Of General Mower
In person, accompanied by Governor Yarmouth
and Police Superintendent Cain
After the Metropolitans obtained possession
they proceeded to revenge their defeat of last
night upon the unofending bystanders, mum
Der of whom were badly beaten with police
clubs, and citizens were indiscriminately arrest
ed. An old gray headed spectator and butch
er standing quietly at his stall were among
those beaten. The violence of the Metropoli-
tans was entirely unprovoked and was directed
against unsuspecting and unarmed bystanders,
the municipal officers having disappeared
Consid erable excitement still exists in Jeffer-
son, and one company Of troops remain there.
TROUBLE IN THE RADICAL CAMP AT WASH
INGTON.-The New York Herald says Sena-
tor Sumner called at the White House to see
the President last week, but Mr.. Dent, the
chief usher, having carried up his card return
ed with the remark that he would have to wait
fifteen minutes. Mr. Sumner said he would
not wait fifteen minutes for Napoleon. Victoria
or any one else, and that when Mr. Grant
wanted to see him he could send for him. With
that ne withdrew in rage, and told friend
that the White House was nothing but mill
tary camp. The Western Representatives at
y ashlngton do not like Secretary Fsh's ex-
cluslveness. Congressman Shanks who called
to see him On Saturday, was kept waiting in an
ante-chamber for an hour and half and then
lett In disgust declaring that in future the
Secretary might keep bis id old piscatorial de
partmeEt to himself. ~
The Alexandria Gazette which has been hold
ing back somewhat very judciously, SAYS: 'sTt
is of the highest Importance to defeat the ultra
Radical candidates for the State offices and for
Congress and to elect Legislature which will
not be proScriptlve, aggressive, and unjust. We
may yet save something out Of the Wreck-how
much, time only can determine -