Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-05-13
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Il NV IBERIA, Nav S7.-Couriers arriving
from ST. Martinsviile this evening refoft
skirtnishing all day, with no serious results 20
far Badger came out from town this even
ing with his Napoleon II FOUNDER aud about
twenty-five men.
After firing few rounds he was compelled
to beat hasty retreat, large bodies of citi-
zens being-on all sides and rapidly closing in
on him. THE citizens are in excellent spirits
and want for nothing. Wagons are coming
in with supplies from all points
Tie Situation Unchanged.
NV IBERIA, May 8.-The LATEST advices
from St. Alartinsville report the situation un>
changed. During the skirmish yesterday
afternoon a young lady ofsixteen was wound.
ed in the neck, and one man in the arm.
The Mayor of the town has been imprisoned
for high treason,
BRAsHEAR CITY, May SS.-About forty
mounted Metropolitans crossed lTeche bayou
to-day, en- route to St. Martiusville The
balance, about fifty, returned to New Orleans
this evening. The United States troops are
still here awaiting transportation. Arrange
| ments have been made for their TRANSPORTS
tion, with an agreement that the Deputy
United States Marshal shall not accom- pany
them. The boat7they were to leave in came
! in sight, but from some unknown cause turned
back in the direction of franklin, leaving the
troops on the.wharf. They were much dfsap>
pointed on seeing the boat turn back, appear
| ing anxiousto reach their destination
The Metropolitans had an order to seize the
steamer Flora. They saw her coming up, and
| marched down to the wharf ready to seize her
and start for st. Martinsville, but the captain
of the Flora, seeing them on the wharf, inn
rnediately turned his boat and went in another
| direction.
An extra Republican says General Emory
has received the following despatch, and will
act upon his instructions without doay:
| WASHINGTON, D. c., May 8, 1873.
General TIM H. Emory, Comn,anatng De-
partn,ent, New Orleans, la:
If, in yourjudgment, more troops are need
ed in Louisiana, make your call clear and
specific, and We will endeavor to supply them.
W. T. SHERMAN, General.
The troops at Jackson, Miss, and other
points, have received marching orders under
the above instructions. A special despatch
from jackson says the entire garrison leave
here tonight for Louisiana.
FRANKLIN. May s-lO:5O P M-For,y-
three mounted policemen left Brashears to-
night. IF they push on they will probably
reach here by o'clock. A meeting of citi-
zens is now progressing at Even's hall, the
result Of Which vii! be known on the arrival
of the Nletropolitans. The negroes seem
quiet. They considered it contest between
the whites in which they have no right to in.
tertere so long as their right are not invaded.
Proclamation Of Governor McEmery.
NEW York, May S.-A special from New
Orleans says Governor McEnery issued a
proclamation last night, denouncing the sack.
ing OF the gun shops, and expressing the hope
that the plunderers would be detected and
brought to Justice. The Governor SAYS the
cause Of honest and just government in the
State but be subserved bv a peaceful.
honest, determined and lawful resistance upon
the part of its good people. If war is levied,
and armed attacks made, we can but resist ::
but if not attacked, our true policy is one of
| peace.
hc'logg's Triumph.
WASHINGTON, May "a private dispatch
from the usurper, Kellogg received here to-
| night, says: The mounted State militia has
| formed a junction with Had. gers n.et7opnlitans
ut st. Mattinsvile. Dc Blanche has dis
banded his forces. Ills believed that all diff.
hcuity is ut all end. We have carried every
poiut''
a telegram tosday to the New Orleans PEA
ynme from New Iberia, received here, says
Col. De Blanche has abandoned his camp at
Trournctts, and mystcriously disappeared, to
the great CONSERVATION Of Badger, who has
mounted all the men he could aud stationed
detachmen,s in different portions Of the SUR
rounding country. Forty five metropolitans,
via Franklin, are expected here to. night.
Three companies of the nineteenth f.ntry,
under Captain Bradford, left New Orleans
this evening for Brashear City, to inin the
other troops there awaiting transportation to
st. NlartnSviIc General Smith will com.
mand tie expedition.