Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-05-13
THE LOUISIANA TROUBLES.
Tie Political Complications

Tie Political Compl icdtioas
NEW IBEalA, May GIL "A. M.-The
Metropolitans took quiet possession of ST.
Martinsville at noon on Sunday.
That night two Metropolitan scouts were
dangerously wounded in the snbarbs Of that
town one of whom has since died. Skirmish-
ing has been constant since.
Aconference between the leadersof the con-
tending forces was held yesterday. The Me-
tropolitaus wanted to know which of the of.
fcers they were about to install were objec>
tionable to the people and what they wanted.
The rcsisters replied that the men were salts
factory if commissioned by Governor Nc
Emery; that the citizens only wanted the
Metropolitansr leave the town, and not in
terfHre with their local affairs.
The women and children are still in the
town. Kellogg's judge, in company with his
district attorney and Congressman Darrell,
have gone to ST. Martinsville 70 open court
to-day.
The citizens force is yariously estimated
at from two to four hundred men, with two
pieces of artillery.
logeites are organizing the negroes, consequent
ly the entire population are watchful; but no
general engagement has yet occurred. Busi-
ness is generally suspended.
Heavy Picket Firing.
New IBERIA. May 6-9:55 P. M.-The
situation at St. Martinsville is unchanged
There was heavy firing on the picket line this
afternoon, the citizens driving the Kellogg
pickets. No casualties are reported. A bat
tie may take place any moment.
1t is reported that Kcllogs's army holds the
bridge crossing Bayou Terhe, preventing an
attack from the rear.
Continued E.ccttenacnt-7 Tie Spirit of Re
sfstance.
BRAsnEAR CITY, May Go P. NJ
There is excitement all over the parish, and
the people determined to resist Forty
Metopoltans arrived here to-day. They are
closely watched by the citizens. 1t is said
that any overt act on their part will be prompt.
ly resisted. Contrary to ordinary usage, the
citizens fraternize with the Metropolitans, but
are fully determined. No negroes are on the
street. The town is seemingly quiet, but all
arc on the alert.
The Political Complications Increasing.
New ORLEANS, May Sill p. M.-Sev-
eral gun stores were broken open by the mob
tonight, aud robbed Of their coutcnts. The
excitement in the city is subsiding. since it is
currently reported that General Emery has
consented to send company of Federal TROOPS
to protect the Me.ropolitans, who seem to be
in danger at St. AIartiDsvilc. The ressterz
seem to have them in close quarters.
No Metropolitans are their beats to-
night, those in the city being concentrated
about the stations. 1t lis understood that those
who refused to take rifles are allowed to quit.
Several left the force, declaring they would
not take up arms against the people of the
State.
Mudge's gun store was broken into by a
mob to>nght, and almost its entire contents
carried away.
A large meeting was held this afternoon at
the Clay statue, on Canal street. Addresses
were delivered by General Hugh j. Campbell
and others. The object of the meeting was to
endorse tho action of the people of St. Mar
tinsvilc.
Another batch of fifty Nle.ropoitans, it is
stated, will leave this cvcningto reinforce St.
Nartnsvllc.
The commander of the Metropol;tans at st.
Nlartinsvlle. appeals to Kellogg for a mounted
force to assist them.