New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-30

pldtlcallE tnaC VT. Garter anu u'S SV"uJu
tors had this object in view. and that the
other branch of the conspiracy had another
and different end to accomplish. charge
that the Democratic leaders in that con-
spiracy, who held private caucuses them
selves beside those they held in conjunc-
ton with the Republican conspirators, had
in view the seating upon this floor, in the
places of Senators Fish and Pierce, de-
ceased, Messrs. Jonas and Rogers, and the
unseating of Senator McMillen. Senator
Butler, Senator Pinchback and myself, and
the seating OF our opponents. thus chang
ing the political complexion of the Senate,
and securing for themselves a majority of
tw"-thirds for earring into execution their
purposes. undertake to say that this was
fully caucused aud intended to lie fully
carried out. Whether Senators are aware
of 1t OF not, l do not knew, but say dis
hnctly that the Democratic portion OF that
conspiracy did not intend to make Mr..
Carter Governor, but intended to make Mr..
jonas President of the Senate and then
Governor, thus turning the State over
into Democratic hands. l say that
this was well known through the
whole rank and file OF the Democracy
In this city, aud this WAS the reason
that Democratic mob stood at the back OF
Mr.. Carter, and when he did not wish to
force his way, and they thought he was for-
getting his promise, shouted 10 on,
Colonel; don't back out" Whether Repub-
lican Senators knew the danger to which
they Were exposing their Republican State
government. and the people whom they
represented, do not know: but Charge
that those who were Instrumental IN max
ing this agreement, and in working the
caucus machinery, we're Mr.. Packard and
Mr. Grants brotherinla law, MIR. Casey. and
his trusted officials in the Customhouse. l
say that they knew it. intended it. and were
perfectly willing, in order that they might
carry out their own purposes, to aid In the
overthrow OF this Republican State govern
ment l charge that this conspiracy WAS in
progress as early as tie extra session OF De-
cemhcr Il, 1871, when Marshal Packard
stood upon the floor OF the Senate and said
to Senator Butler: sit makes no difference
whether the State administration is success
full or not in the election of Pinchback, we
will take steps to have martial law pro
claimed, the present State authorities
turned ont of office. and our friends placed
in their stead" charge that Mr.. Marshal
Packard remarked to another SENATOR who
is now present, within the last few days,
that, whether beaten or not. they still had
one other resource: that they were assured
Congress would pass an enabling act,
under which they could depOse the State
government and substitute their own. ito
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assurance that Senator Ray has i'll reference
to the investigation to be made by con-
gressiondl committee; but l desire the
members of that committee, as well as the
national authorities at. Washington, to
know that the federal officials here speak
in their name in reference to the overthrow
of the present State government: l under,
stood tie Senator from Ouachlta to hold
over our heads, threateningly, the fear OF
Jn0 n
decide which was the legal House of Repre-
sentatives. Where the distinguished Sena-
tor got that idea from l am unable to say
He certainly did not derive 1t from the
wording of the resolution which passed the
House of Representatives of the United
States, for it simply provides for the APP
pOintment of committee OF i've to inquire
into the origin and character of the differ
ences between the Governor aud Otficia Is OF
Louisiana and the United States officials in
that State. The Congress of the United
States whatever it may do hereafter, has
not vet reached the point of assuming TO
decide upon the legitimacy OF two State
Houses of Representatives, or set up one
State government and knock down another
The Senator may have secret assurance
from members of that committee and from
other members of the national government
who are recognized as supporting the other
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his authority. Not only was it intended,
Mr. President. to resort to all those we'll
known means of success used IN revolutions,
but understand that member OF the House
of REPRESENTATIVES was told in the rOtunda
of the st. Charles Hotel. the other evening,
that if all other means failed to succeed, they
would resort to assassination. understand
that "a wel-known gentleman here-I Will
rive his name-Mr. Jewell-said to Mr..
al Fail ;,,o Wa
are making. we will then as>assnate Gov
ernor Warmoth" | have General Sheri
dams word for that, and l do not suppose
the remark was made privately. They have
caused, in the carrying out OF the terms of
this compact. a loss to the citizens OF this
city and State of hundreds and thousands
of dollars in business; and this has been
done by men calling themselves reform
ers." but who have no object in view in this |
revolution but the attainment of their own |
private and selfish ends. l say they have |
caused more loss to the city of New Or |
leans and State of Louisiana than we can |
compensate by the passage of every reform
measure the people demand. 1t they had |
really been interests in reform they would !
have manifested their sincerity by going |
into the two houses OF the General Assem-
bly, and agreeing to abide by whatever may
have been the will of the majority in re-
without attempting to in
cite revolution and violence. Ii they had
followed that wise course, we could have
all the reform contemplated
in the paper read yesterday: but that was !
not the object. TO sum up. say that these
were the parties concerned, this was
the compact, these were the two
objects to be attained by the
two branches of the conspiracy, and
in al
was the overthrow by violence, if neces-
sary, of the present State government.
Now. how did it Commence On the sec
md day of the session of the House Of
a vote of confidence in |
Mr. Speaker Carter was passed. There
being no quorum in the Senate on the third
day, happened to he present with some
brother Senators, observing the proceedings
of the House. l undertake to say that |
there never was conduct more tyranncal, |
more arbitrary. more violent ever commit
ted by any presiding officer than that of
Speaker Carter on that day. When mem
Der rose in his seat and moved as he had a
right to do. that the House proceed to elect
a Speaker Mr.. Garter declared it ont of
order. When lie desired to appeal from
that decision he refused to entertain the !
appeal, thereby placing himself boldly and
detiantly in the attitude Of refusing to obey |
the will of the House and to do his sworn |
duty as Speaker Sergeants-atarm were
upon the floor of the House. known to be |
rough men, who used violence upon men,
beers in compelling them to take their seats |
when they attempted to gain the floor for |
the purpose Of addressing the Chair. The |
House having adjourned and it being I'M
derstood that well defined majority of |
six members were against the retention of
Mr.. Carter in the chair, and DESTROYS Of
eecting another Speaker, Mr.. Carter intend
ing to hold his chair by violence, if neces-
sary, came to the hall Of the House next
day with thirty, men armed with