New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-05-13
FROM ST. MARTINsvILLE.

Arrival OF Deputy Marshal Dehiyne an0
the United states TOOOps-COndittOn OF
Affairs at st. Martfnsville-T Caval.
~ neutrality-suspicious. Of
DeBlanc - DekIyne Seeking him ..
Mayor Duchamp's Conduct-Ready to
Return.
Especial Correspondence OF the Republican,:
ST. MARr1NsvILtE, May II, 1878.
arrived here Saturday evening at dusk,
on the steamboat Iberia. with the United
States soldiers, from Brashear. We made
the trip without incident or accident.
On my arrival it was easy to discover
that General Badgers force was master of
the situation completely. and in excellent
condition, fully provided with all that was
necessary for sustenance. not TO mention
some comforts. The men were all we'll and
inexcellent spirits, except Officer G. Bouatt,
Of the mounted police. His wounds are
severe. He and Officer Babylon are the
only policemen mko haze been harmed from
first to last, as have learned by actual
observation
Badger has not been yepulsed on single
occasion, nor has he had any particle of
fear that he would be, a thousand reports
20 the contrary. The arrival of troops was
really matter Of little interest to him, and
with the addition of the fifty horses brought
up by Major Longstreet, Badger was able
to clean out two DeBlancs and double the
force under him, which is no exaggeration.
word Of praise for the cavalry or
mounted men. They crossed the river at
Brashear Thursday about six o'clock. de-
termined to reach Badger. The expert
ment, with the outlook, was foolhardy
one, as it seemed almost certain that they
could never pass even as far as Franklin.
They did not then know that the United
States troops would ever obtain transporta-
ton, for the boats had been run of, and
the agent said he would not allow his
steamer TO take any others than soldiers.
After the cavalry departed Mr.. Upper sig.
nailed his boa. to come in. and in few
minutes she was at the wharf and the
troops flied on board. Mr.. Dekiyue follow
ing. The cavalry made forced marches.
without interruption, reaching this point at
noon Saturday, all right. This fixed Badger.
for all he asked was the horses. DeBlanc
learning Of this arrival tra:eled of in .
hurry. mis- men losing all buster and bravo.
do. Where they went. no one could learn.
and few cared. 1t is now certain that the
Metropolitan fire was not in vain. for some
Of the insurgents took doses of lead.
General Badgers mission is fulfilled. aud
he can now leave here. satisfied that he has
done his duty faithfully, in the face Of very
bitter and strong opposition.
Saturday evening Deputy Marshal De.
Klyne started forth to learn the where.
about Of the men his warrants called for,
but up to the present time. 10 A. NJ. he has
failed to even hear o: the "wanted." How.
ever. ne will prrsue them vigorously, and
doubtless will capture few Of the leaders
in this little rebellion.
At the present hour !. seems tina. the war
Is over. and tina: the Me;ropolitans may now
seturn home. Citizens OF this burg have
done their level best 10 throw obstacles in
the way Of the Metropo!i:aa.. bu: that best
was miserable trihe.
The mounted men gre uua:!ered IN the
old hotel. we'll fixed. and neatly compli.
mented by their confveres tor the great
march they made: and it was a trip wo:thy
of more than honorable mention.
Citizens have at last opened :he:: stores.
aud reach out long. greedy. scsawny fingers
for Metropolitan money.
Mayor Duchamp left nothing unione to
harrass the police. He refused TO sci: or
procure supplies. and conspired in al! ways
to see how mean he could be. District At.
torney Belden took him before the parish
court for examinatio and General Badger
locked him up in his own Jail. The fellow
was finally released on parole. When be.
fore the parish Judge. Casteli. that otficial
was like justice. Blind in ono eye and
unable TO see cut of thc other. He dis.
missed the matter instanter.
How long the Metropelitans vii! remain
here is unknown. The boys are beginning
to fee! as j: they would Ike to go home.
now :hat they can net even get up skir.
mish. DR.. Ames is on hand TO administer
pills or quinne, or saw off wounded leg.
Commissioner Ryan has worked himself so
hard that he begins to look worn, but is
able to keep up the 9uartermasters de-
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