Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
War in New Orleans.

There was desperate fighting in New Or
leans on the 14th between armed bodies Of
citizens and the Metropolitan forces Several
persons on both sides were killed or wounded
The following is summary OF the account
of the affair, as given by the Associated Press
dispatches Of that date:
mass meeting of citizens was held in the
forenoon, In response to a call signed by fifty
business men aud firms Of the city. In this
call it was declared that for nearly two years
the people had been silent but indignant suf-
ferers Of outrage after outrage heaped upon
them by an usurping government; that at last
even the right Of the people to keep and bear
arms had been iufringed, in violation Of the
Federal Constitution; that the citizens were
therefore called upon TO close their places Of
Business and assemble together, and, ain
tones loud enough to be heard throughout
the length and breadth Of the land, declare
that you are Of right, ought to he, and mean
to be free
The called meeting assembled at eleven a.
m, and a series Of preambles and resolutions
were adopted, declaring that at the election
in November, 1872, John MeEnery was elect,
ed Governor by nearly 10000 majority, and
D. p. Penn Lieutenant-Governor by a major
ty of $4,000; that by fraud and violence
Kellogg and his defeated associates had
seized the executive chair and perpetuated
their official reign by other and continued ir-
regular, IrhuuuieOJ anu NlOltnL HctS, III lne
face of the report of a committee Of the United
States Senate that the existing State Govern
ment of Louisiana was an usurpation; that the
acting Governor had, under the Registration
act passed for the purpose of defeating the
popular will, and with view Of controlling
the result OF the approaching election, re-
fused registration to bona fie citizens, who
were denied redress before the courts that
by false and Infamous misrepresentation Of
the feelings and motives Of the people he had
received the promise of Federal aid; that the
whites of Louisiana had no desire to deprive
the colored people Of any rights to which
they are entitled; that w. P. Kellogg is a
mere usurper, and his government is arbitra-
nv, unjust and oppressive, and could only be
maintained through interference; that Kel-
logg's immediate abdicatiOn of office be de-
manded, and a committee Of five should be
appointed to wait upon him with the resolu-
tions and demand an immediate answer.
The committee called at the Executive Office
at noon, and, the Governor not being gprescnt,
were received by Brighten. Dibble, who con
veyed the fact OF the committees call to Gov.
Kellogg and made reply in writing that the
Governor had directed him TO say that he de-
clined to receive any communication from the
committee because he had definite and accu-
rate information that there were assembled in
different parts OF the city several large bodies
of armed men, who were met at the call which
convened the mass meeting represented by
affairs as menace; but that should the peo-
pie assemble peaceably, without menace, he
would deem it one Of his highest duties to re-
ceiye any communication from them, and en-
tertain any petition addressed to the Govern
ment. .
The committee responded through one Of
their number that there were no armed riot
ers, that they came on a mission Of peace, and
that they believed, had the Governor acceded
to the proposition to abdicate, it would have
pacifed the people and prevented violence
and bloodshed.
The committee reported the result Of their
interview to the mass meeting, and the people
were then advised TO 90 home, get their arms
and ammunition and return to assist the White
League, who were then under arms, TO execute
plans that would be arranged for them. The
people then quietly dispersed. Afterward
quite n large number formed in procession
and marched up Camp street.
proclamation was then issued, signed by
D. B. Penn, as Lieutenant-Governor and act.
ing Governor in the absence Of Mr.. McEnery,
reciting the alleged Outrages to which the
citizens had been subjected for two years,
and calling upon the militia Of the State, en-
| bracing all persons between the ages OF
| eighteen and forty years, without regard To
| color or previous condition, to arm and as
| semble under their respective officers for the
purpose of driving the alleged usurpers from
| power.
| den. fTeucTlCh y. OEueH wis ueelBndlcu
Provisiona General of the militia, and an ad-
dress was issued to the colored people by
| Penn, as acting Governor, declaring that nc
harm was intended them, their property OF
| their rights.
By three p. m. armed men were stationed al
the Intersection of all streets on the south
| side of Canal street, from the river 10 Clai.
borne street. About four p. IN. body OF
| MetropOlitans about 800 strong, with cavalry
and artillery, appeared at the head OF Canal
street and took a position. Gen. Longstreet
commanding, accompanied by an orderly
then rode up and down Canal street
ordering the armed citizens 10 disperse
| Fighting subsequently ensued, and seven
Metropolitans were killed and over thirty
wounded. The citizens loss was six killed
and nine wounded, some seriously
The citizens captured the City Hall and
erected barricades on several of the streets
Bloody work was anticipated at night, but q
dispatch dated at midnight reported al
| quiet.
The State authorities seemed TO have grea
confidence in their ability to deal with wha
! they termed an armed mob.