, 1872-12-20
The Warmothite Committee of
One Hundred Visit the
President.
4 Slight Difference Of Opinion as to the
Duties Of the Administration.
Permanent Organization Of the Senate
2sEected Through Compromise
THE LOUISIANA iMBRoGlfo.

Louisiana Citizens Committee, in accordance
with previous arrangement through Attorney
General Williams, had an interview with Presi-
dent Grant in his business Office at the Execu-
tive Mansion: Judge Campbell explained the
purpose OF their coming to Washington, and
Louisiana, IN consequences Of which commerce
was seriously affected, and trade generally
so injured that the people are dis
mayed. The unfavorsblo condition OF
State, but other States having close business re-
lations with Louisiana. AS there was no PROS
pect OF q just and satisfactory solution of the
present trouble by means Of the agency now at
that in this exigency Associate Justice Bradley,
Of the Supreme Court Of the United States, and
Judge Woods, of the Circuit Court of the United
States, may take charge Of the judicial adn1inis-
leans. Judge Campbell said that when he occu-
pied seat on the bench of the Supreme Court
Of the United States, he was twice requested
By the Chief Magistrate to perform such duty in
Court should be felt and respected, and he also
went there twice at his own instance He did not
know of more serious condition Of affairs than
that which now existed in Louisiana, and could
see no relief except in the manner now suggest
ed, the Judge whom he mentioned having great
er power and Independence than the Judge who
now presided in the Circuit Court. The course
he had indicated promised solution Of the dif-
ficulties 60 fur as the judicial ques--
paee Ga "as se Ppssst d he 5s' Tnte
States, living 1900 miles distant from New
Orleans, could not be expected to have knowl-
edge OF all the facts. What the people Of Lousi-
aua wanted, what the President wanted, and
That all good men desired, waB the right of this
matter about which there were conflicting state
uents and eliminating remarks. The people Of
that State, as represented by the Committee,
a!so ask the Executive Of the United to send to
1rIpcnH fEair ir1a a1GQ hmm f5a1
qui1y into to ali IT, the ' facts, to- to take 1T testi-
mony and thoroughly explore the situa-
ton. They desired that all the facts be
reported to the President He repeated that
what they wanted was clear, exact, truthful,
honest Investigation into all matters involved,
and they also asked that the President submit
their memorial to Congress, together with the
Indicated. This memorial contained the sig
natures Of many Of the wealthiest and best men
to be found in Louisiana, and who hare the
largest stake in society. His apprehension was,
State power. but in advance of any appeal
to Congress, they asked the President to
make 8 candid examination Of their condition,
through three of the best men Of the land, and
20 submit the subject to Congress for determlna-
ton. it this should become necessary, but it
NAY not be go.
President Grant, in reply, said he supposed it
was competent for the Supreme Court to desig-
uAte GIT QD6 0I 1C8 mGmpG18 TO pEOCE6u 10
Louisiana, but he did not think it would be quite
proper for him to make the request Of them
Congress had the power to investigate the facts
in the Gaze presented, but he did not propose to
interfere with the local affairs in that State By
putting one set OF officers or another IN
power, although numerous telegrans, Letters,
aad papers say he had done go. No action WAS
taken By the Administration until q decree of
the United States Court Was attempted to be set
aside or resisted by the last Governor Of the
State. Then the United States Marshal was SIM
ply instructed to see that the decree Of the Fed
eral Court was sustained, and military forces
Federal authority. He would not feel at liberty
to make the request that Judge Bradley so to
New Orleans, particularly as lie is wanted hero
while his court is in session; although it the
Court should make the request it would meet
Judge Campbell said the:s was no authority
under the Constitution and laws OF the United
States for 8 Federal Court to interfere with the
affairs Of State, as it had in Louisiana, and he
briefly alluded to the decree OF the Court, and
its effect in seating and unseatng persons elect
ed to Office.
The President, during the ecolloquy with Judge
Campbell, said his understanding of the subject
was that the Court had merely decided who we're
the legal can7assers, and even If, as stated in
the case, the Court exceeded it's authority
its decision will have to be respected
until the decision shall be set aside by supe-
rlor court. It would be dangerous for the
President to set precedent Of Interfering with
decisions Of courts.
Judge Campbell remarked that il Judge Cart
ter, Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, should undertake to count
the votes for President and Vice President, and
declare who were elected to these Offices,
with the power OF the Government to sup
port, him, the, act would be no more
Louisiana under the opinion Of the Court sup;
ported by Federal power. The Committee did
aot ask the President to decide anything. They
.nly asked him to Investigate the matter, and to
communicate to Congress, the report Of three
aonest men selected By him for the purpose.
The President said he could not without &C.
lion OF Congress, employ and compensate such
NEIL
Judge Campbell said there was 60 much
patriotism involved, the gentlemen would trust
% Congress for compensation.
The President repeated that without Congress
sional authority such Committee could not adj
minister oaths, OF compel the attendance OF
Judge Campbell said the Committee could
communicate with those acquainted with all the
circumstances, and, learning the facts, report
the truth What they wanted was Responsible
tell the truth.
The President repeated that such Committee
Ghou1d have authority by law to send for per-
sonH and papers, and examine witnesses on
path.
Judge Campbell asked whether the President
sould receive from the Committee the lev and
,acts in the case. They did not wish to go out
fide Of them.
The President replied that they would be ex.
tnined by tile Attorney General it it was
thought proper to do So
The Committee will hold another meeting to-
norrow morning. The probable programme il
that subcommittee of five members will re-
main here in charge OF the subject, and that the
remainder Of tho Committee will visit the grea1
centres Of trade whore they have business re-
lations.
THE ALABAMA LEGISLATIVE TROUBLES.
MONTGOMERY, Dec. 19.-The Senate yesterday
organized permanently, and elected Democratic
,tficere.
The Lieutenant Governor announced that tht
Senate, being duly organized, was ready to trans
act business.
This early organization was brought about By
The mutual consent OF parties in the Senate, b!
district, and Republican from another, vert
permanently settled and one Republican ant
pne Democrat were permitted to contest thei
seats in the usual way
4 message was sent to the House, announcing
the permanent organization Of the Senate.
Tn the House. subpnnas duces tecunl we're or