Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-09-22
REVOLUTION I'M 8LoUIsfANIA.


The papers of Tuesday of last week con-
tanned news of stirring events in New Orleans
A large meeting of citizens was held on the
18th, in that city, when committee was, APP
pointed to wait upon Gov Kellogg, and ask
him to abdicate. To this demand Kellogg
refused compliance. a proclamation signed
by D. B. Penn, claiming to be the legally
elected Lieutenant Governor of the State, and
acting as Governor during McEnery's absence
was issued to the people of the State details
ing list of grievances which they have suf-
fered the hands of the Kellogg Government
It recites that for two years the people have
borne patiently with all kinds of oppression
having been ground down to the earth by un>
just and heavy taxation having had their
rights as citizens taken from them by skillfully
devised registration laws, and having suffered
act upon act, committed to goad them to mad
ness. The proclamation concludes by calling
upon the citizens to organize, and resist fur
Their entertainments of tho usurping govern
ment
Following upon this are general orders
organizing the state militia. and another pro
clamation pledging protection to the colored
race, telling them that the war is made not
upon them, but upon an unjust and illegal
State government, which works injury to
both the white and black races.
Subsequently to the issuing of these pro-
CARNATIONS and orders, collision occurred
between the citizens and Kellogg's police, in
which the latter were worsted, and various
public buildings were taken possession of
General Longstreet commanded the police,
while company of U. s. soldiery looked on
as spectators of the scene.
Subsequent dispatches announce the sur
render of the entire force of Metropolitan
Police, Kellogg's militia, &c., with arms, ar
seuals, &C., to the citizens or Penn militia
the complete overthrow of the Kellogg gov
ernmens and the installation of Acting Gov
ernor Penn.
President Grant, on Tuesday, issued proc
lamatiOn which, after reciting number of
whereases, closes by commanding 'ssaid tur-
bulens and disorder!y persons to dispense and
retire poaceably to their respective abodes
within five days."
R. 81. Mari, Chairman of the Committee
of Seventy, is dispatch to the Baltimore
Gazette on the 10th, says: "Tho McEnery
Government is fully organized and in opera
ton throughout the State. Peace, order, good
feeling land perfect confidence prevails. There
is no yestige of opposition in any part of the
State. Both wites and blacks are quietly
pursuing their usual avocations in safety"
The result of Cabinet meeting held at the
National Capital on Wednesday, was the
sending of dispatch to General Emory,
commanding the Federal forces in Louisiana,
instructing him under no circumstances" to
recognize the insurgent Government of
louisiana and stating that 'within Ave days
from the date of the proclamation to the in
surgents, such action will be taken as the
emergency may require"
Thursdays dispatches announce the vol
uutary surrender of the State property by Gov
McEnery aud 1t Gov. Penn to Gen. Emory,
and the dsbandment of their militia, under
protest.
NEW YoRK, September IA special to
the Herald from New Orleans, midnight
says; General Emory has just concluded
two hours interview with Governor McEuery.
Lieutenant Governor Penn, Robert Fl Mari
aud Duncan Cage. In conversation he in
formed them that the State administration
must be restored to its original position, the
arms taken from the State arsenal returned.
and that the status previous to the revolution
must again be resumed. He guaranteed free.
dom from arrest for those engaged in the
recent outbreak, and peace throughout every
part of the State. The gentlemen, in reply, |
said that they would instantly submit to any
impressing il upon the General that no show
of force was necessary. They insisted that
neither Kellogg nor his government could
hold one inch of Louisiana territory one in>
slant, but acknowledged not only their inabili-
ty but total lack of desire to resist the mandate
of the national Executive. On leaving the
committee stated that hereafter they would
regard this as the Province of Louisiana.
Later advices from New Orleans state that
a consultation between Kellogg and his par
tisans and Governor McEnery and his sup
porters, looking to compromise, was in pro-
gress, but at late hour it was thought it
would result in nothing. General Emory has
pledged the support of the Government to
Kellogg and the latter has accordingly issued
an official order to restore as soon as possible
his usurpation, including the re- establishment
of his police force aud other officers.
cabinet meeting was held at Washington at
which the condition of affairs in Louisiana
was considered. The President is reported
as having said that he believed all serious
trouble was over.