Smyrna times., 1869-01-06
Grant to the Lobby.--GreetinxI

IF an account published by the ST. Louis
Democrat Of an interview between Gen. Grant
and two distinguished representatives Of the
planting interest in Louisiana be correct, those
who feared that Gen. Grant would have no
policy" will be agreeably undeceiVed. Not
that he has departed from his pledge to have
"no policy to enforce against the will of the
people" His policy, as indicated by his re-
ply to the LouiSianians, would De in exact ac-
cor1ance with the will Of the people. They
had called to consult with him on a project
to obtain the Endorsement of the [ nited States
on the bonds Of the State Of Louisiana, to an
amount sufficient to rebuild the levees.
Il hope the Government will 30 the General replied
With quick positive usterauce that not only decisive and
dnsi a SUBJECT but almost stunning.
But, General urgei the only wish the Unit
ed States 10 ndore the bonds that sell them
out ruinous discount giving the United States
for the thA; be possible for the
Government 70 lose cent in any emergency"
Again Grant quickly interrup never knewa Govern
ent TO become responsible for amount that did
maely have to paw You the OF the
bonds. II that given you will soon want 70 t the
payment o. the bonds.
GENERAL said the Senator, you are 10 hard on Us"
While Ee are discussing a. sides, said Grant. how
National Debt 70 Be paid shall oppose The
national OBLIGATIONS.
III impossible cultivate lands !nerposed the Sen
stor. " The lsvees absolutely necessary"
IL know ali abou; the Ievees, he answered.
that country when and had something dC
I myself with the breaking Of ;hose !evees.'
But said the Judge million. OF the best land IL
! the world are subject 70 overflow"
Let them overflow and let them stay under water" sa
Grant. until their willing tha; Northern ant
Northern capital should and protect prove
Northern with ample capital ready make garden
your state and won't let them Go it, Your large
hostile the United States Government to-day
they have ever beea and il that Government should rebuilt
their evees II would not change them particle know NJ
way the Government could have adopted rebuilding h
evees but 10 have confscAe the lands those engaged in
beliOn and used the proceeds country hA
was not done nothing remains negroes
and invite in and welcome Northern men"
GENERA SAID the Judge. the negroes won work
Wont work ;: Grant quietly re2lied they Il work fyeu
pay them for it."
Am not right: he added. rs there not such hostit
to Northern that il sections the State
10 practical exclusion Of them from the agricultural interest
OF the country: Is there unw!ingness 10 divide u
the lands and sell in small parcels those DO might mi
Crate And is there general tendency secure the ser
vices of the negroes without prop; adequate conpeaa
ton:"
must say said the Judge there is more or less
! truth all these points"
Then said Grant, I think will have TO build you
levees. wait under water until you Wiling
should come IN who will build them
Such a conversation, withal II may be slight
! Ilyoverdrawn and spiced in the rehearsal, show
| Gen. Grant in no new light. He remains. a
/ heretofore, the clear headed, comprehensive
honest, and able administrator Of affairs