The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-12
LOUISIANA.
The President Asked to Declare
Martial LaW-Interesting COrre-
spondence-The War Not Yet Over.
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spondence-The War Not Yet Over.
New ORLEANS, January ll.-Ihe
following is the New Orleans Bee
editorial this morning: 1.-THE situation
after the seizure by GovernorW Warmoth, s
police yesterday morning Of the building
at No. II Royal street, where the House
OF Representatives, under Mr.. Carters
speakership, had held its session. created
considerable excitement in the city and
the general opinion was that the diff,
culty between Governor Warmoth and
his adyersaries could be settled no other
way than by President Grant establish
ing military rule in this parish. Ac-
cordingly, a number Of kilograms were
forwarded to Washington by citizens
representing the necessity which existed
for martial law, but up to a late hour
last night the President had not seen
fit to direct General Emory to declare it.
There is, however, reason to hope that
when the President and his advisers
come to comprehend the true condition
of affairs here they will feel themselves
justified in granting the request that
has been 30 urgently addressed to them.
We see no other possible solution OF the
difficulty than by the interference OF the
Federal Government. Martial law Is
certainly not desirable form OF gov
ernment, but it is infinitely better than
nolsw at all, and that, in effect, is our
condition.
New ORLEANS, January ll.-Senator
West telegraphs from Washington,
January IL:
Governor II. C. WarmoM:
1 congratulate you, the nation and
the people Of Louisiana upon suppress.
sing the designs of the revolutionists;
When the excitement of the hour shall
have subsided, the history Of the recent
occurrences, with the exposed motives
and conduct of those who sought by
unwarrantable means to subvert the
State government, shall be given to the
public. Though unprincipled persons
making use OF the press Of this city,
are endeavoring to influence public
sentiment against you, and efforts are
being made to induce the President to
declare martial law in Louisiana. you
can rest assured that nothing Of the
kind will be done Stand firm and the
grateful thanks Of all friends Of repub-
lican government will be your reward
for having suppressed insurrection and
preserved peace. Say to General Emory
that he has given to history another
evidence of his patriotism and his
judgment.
[Signed.] j. K. WEST.
GOVERNOR wARNoTH TO GENERAL EMORY.
New ORLEANS, January IL.
GENERAL-Affairs have assumed
such a shape now that l think the
danger of riot or tumult is about
passed. l write to say think by
tomorrow at twelve o'clock you
can safely withdraw your troops to the
barracks. | cant let an opportunity
pass to thank you and your troops for
your prompt and efficient services in
the interest OF peace and order during
the past ten days and to assure you
of my highest consideration and regard
for yourself. 1 have the honor to
be very truly yours,
II. C. WARMoTH,
Governor Of Louisiana.
wARMorH TO THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE.
Msssrs. Kenard, adams and Sumner:
GENTS: In reply to your communica-
ton, handed me by yourselves last
night, l have to say that must decline
to appoint committee to confer with
Mr.. Geo. w. Carter, or any parties acting
under his authority, for the purpose
YOU suggest. Mr.. Carter is not Speaker
of the House OF Representatives or
member of that body, he having been
expelled by the necessary constitutional
majority.
I take this occasion to inform you
that no member is excluded from the
privilege of his rights on the floor of
the House Of Representatives, but every
one of them have been invited and
urged to return to the State House and
enter upon the discharge Of their duties.
The force have placed at the State
House was in response to the written
REQUEST of ffty.nine members of the
House and seventeen members-one-
half-of the Senate, it being all OF the
members OF the latter body that have
assembled in accordance with the Con-
stitution. / am convinced that my
action in this respect was wise and
iudicious and that it was necessary to
protect the lives Of the officers OF the
and members OF the Gen
eral Assembly from intimidation and
outrage. No member has been arrested
or held here against his will. All come
aud 60 at their pleasure, &c.
Very respectfully, yours,
w. c. WARNoTH,
Governor Of Louisiana.
In the House Of Representatives there
were 6l members present during the
day. 1t is understood that there will
70 or more tomorrow. The Senate
remains without aquorum. .,
Persons are now allowed to pass and
repass the State House unmolested.
There is still q strong police force at
the executive offices, but without mus
kets, their weapons having been with
drawn to-day. The question Is far
from being settled, but the clamor con.
tinues in favor Of martial law. The
Bee, Times and National Republican
favor the measure.
CHICAGO.
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