Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-13
The Louisiana Troubles.
Another Outbreak.
The WAk-CLOUD DARkENTNG
The Orces Aiming.
PEOPLE FLEEING FOR THEIR
LIVES

New York, October II. A special from
New Orleans, dated last night, says the events
to day shows that apprehensions of pending
danger were not without foundation. This
afternoon republican mass meeting was in
session in st. James Parish composed Of
whites and blacks. During the proceedings
of the meeting the notorious ex-senator Be-
vey, and ex.rebel and democratic politician
OF New Orleans, a reported leader and Or
ganizer of the White League, appeared upon
the grounds at the head of an armed body of
men. 1t was not mob, but had the appear
ance Of being well disciplined organization.
This body was accompanied by mob armed
with pistols, knives and clubs. An indiscrim.
mate assault was instantly made upon the
meeting.
Two men were killed by the first fire and
several persons were wounded, some fatally,
and among them woman. The meeting at
once broke up and the participants ran for
their lives. They were pursued in all direc
tons By the Infatuated mob. Bovey seemed
to lose all control of his men, and was him
self under the influence of liquor. They
joined with the mob and became general, the
rioters shooting and clubbing all who came in
their way.
One negro was seized by the rioters and
dragged away by rope around his neck.
An alarm was given that the United States
troops were coming, which caused the rufiians
to disperse to grog shops aud other places of
retreat.
The disturbance caused the greatest excite
NETT and apprehension. No one who has
professed loyalty to the Federal government
feels safe, and many are starting with their
families for the north, leaving their property
unprotecte and fleeing for their lives. The
negroes seem to feel their utter helplessness
and despair.
General Emory has called all his forces in
front the barracks and two companies have
gone to the scene. Two l2.pounders have
been planted before the State House. Both
parties are armng. The White Leaguers do
not attempt to conceal that they are well arm
ed with rifles and revolvers.
Large quantities Of arms have been receiv-
ed in this city within the last three days, in
boxes labelled boots and shoes.
The rebels do not hesitate now to boldly
defy the Federal government. They say they
will re-establish the confederacy and the
Crescent City shall be the capital. -
The greatest excitement and disorder spre ad
throughout the city as the news of the dis
turbance in st. James Parish was known.
The rebellion is renewed. War is actually
threatened, and only the strong military pow
or Of the government can preserve peace.
Two companies of Custar's cavalry have
reached Shreveport
Another Version.
New Orleans, October ~. A fight occur
red yesterday noon at st. James Parish, be-
tween the Bovee and Hogan Republican fac
tons. One party had assembled to ratify the
compromise with the conservatives when the
other interfered. The result was free fight,
in which several were wounded, but none
killed.
Governor kellogg has received the follow
ing dispatches which were referred to the
Advisory Board:
St. Ma,tiusville, La, Oct. II.
l have the honor to report that intimidation
reigns supreme at Breaux Bridge.
$50 White League cavalry we're under arms
six miles above here last night.
(SigneD O'Delahaussage, Jr.,
Sheriff st. Martins Parish.
st. Martinsyille, Oct. -.
To Governor Kellogg:
Receiving no answer to my despatch, re-
paired to Breaux Bridge, where registered
30l white and colored democrats. Although
there are over 500 republicans in that section
not one dared to come forward to register on
account of intimidation.
Must continue TO register?
(Signed) Louis Zeloire,
Supervisor of Registration,
St. Martins Parish.
1t is reported that fight occurred on Sun
day afternoon, at Point a la IIache, between
| the Butler and Mahoney republican factions,
in which one man was seriously wounded.
The following despatch contradicts the
above dispatches to Governor Kellogg from
St. Martinsvile:
New Iberia, La, Oct. II.
live six miles above st. Msrtinsville
Was at Brewers Bridge all day Saturday saw
and heard nothing of intimidation. Was at
home last night, where left this morning at
9 o'clock. There is no truth in the report
that 100 cavalry of the White League were in
thHt neighborhood or elsewhere it the Par
ish.
(Signed) Martin Voorhees,.