The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-10-11
DISPERSION OF A RADICAL MOB.
Large Importation Of Negroes
Into the Upper Parishes.
OPINIONS OF THE CONSERVATIVE PRESS.
An Opportunity for the Concentration of
the Army in Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 10, 1874
The situation here Is very critical one and the
citizens look Tor renewed hostilities at any mo-
ment. Governor Kellogg still remains at the
State House, guarded ny q company OF infantry
and policemen, but, Notwithstanding his efforts to
appear serene, he looks careworn ana uneasy.
The White Leagucrs are very defiant and con tinue
their demonstrations almost nightly nOIwltE-
standing the Efforts OF the leaders to restrain
them. Several OF the evening papers re-
port that last evening", after the close of
the republican primaries, radical mob became
dlsoroered in the suburbs ana defed the radical
police, when Colonel Arget's battalion OF Loui-
sianas Own an organization that is not iden tiff ed
with the White League, but whose members are
enrolled TOT defence against cOlored awlessness,
marched out to the assistance OF the police ana
aided them to dispense the rioters and restore
order. The fact that this force, which participated
with the White League in the events OF September
Ia, were the first to step to the aid OF the Metro
poltans, whom they fought on that memorable
day, IS quoted as an evidence that the armed
whites are enrolled Tor protection OF life and prop
erty, rather than Tor aggressive movements. No
further developments looking to compromise be-
tween the party IN POWER and the conservatives
have been made to-day. learn, however, that
there Is
LARGE IMMIGRATION OF NEGROES
from Memphis, pouring into the upper parishes OF
Louisiana to register, and that the State is being
colonized by coored men from Mississippi and
Alabama VINO are registering. A letter received
here to-day from Madison parish. where at che
last election the white and black vote was
nearly equally divided. informs one or Gov
ernor Kellogg's officials that the registry so lar.
records only 200 white voters against
$500 blacks. This radical ofnclal assures me
that most OF these negroes came from Tennessee,
owing to the terror created by the Trenton mas
sacre, and he asserts that the same ts true OF all
the parishes bordering upon Tennessee. Missis-
sippi and Alabama. He naturally concludes that
the radical vote Of this State in the November
election will be larger than 1t has ever been. This
may lie put forth to prepare the people for q rad
ical victory and to account for contemplated
frauds BY the Kellogg party. My own tnvestlga-
ton, however, satisfies me thas during the past
year July 5000 negroes have emlgrated from
other States into Louisiana, and Il they vote next
month with the Kellogg party they will carry the
State. The organs OF the White League in this
city will tomorrow put forth
SIGNIFICANT EDITORIALS.
The Pfcavune, which represents the moderate
branch of the organization, has leader upon the
situation III which 1t refers TO the efforts to q
compromise between the conservatives and the
blacks, against the jobbers and adventures, and
says:-
1t Is remarkable vindlcation OF the White
League tnat since its organization such co-opera-
ton been effected IN certain localities, IN
parishes and Senatorial Districts where colored
rauica!s have divided me candldature Tor
the Offices between the two races on a more
satisfactory basis. Let the same arrangement
be made general throughout the State, and the
good people, and It's erfect In harmonizing poitl-
cally-and they already harmonic socially aud
naustryne Two races WIN be quickly expe
good government In the State. We believe that
this plan opens the only path to SAFETY and the
rescue OF our state from the terrible evils which
at present obstruct It's progress and spread so
dark cioud over us. In the iuture let the wisdom
and energy OF all good citizens he applied 10 the
enforcement and consummatiOn Of this object and
the spirits and hopes or our people will be AMI
mated with new lle ana vlgor, and New Orleans
and Louisiana VIII resume their once prosperous
and happy career.
The Daily Bulletin which represents the ultra
White Leaguers, on the other hand, responds to
the Invitation to the PInchback wing OF the col.
ored radicals to unite with the whites against KEEL
l0gg alter this Iashi0n:-
Now, In reply, we VIII say that we have no con-
cessiohs u h,akc to the negroes whatever. Their
PROFESSIONS may be honest and sincere but not
until they give evidences 0, their faltn by deeds
Will we be Wiling either 70 trust or accord them
any privileges. They must first convince by
voting anu acting with US practically that they
OF government. This done and they will find in
the southern people friends who can aud viii pro-
tect them and secure to them every right and
privilege to which they are entitled under the
laws ana constitution OF the country,
1 may here mention that there are six
COLORED DEMOCRATIC CLUB ORGANIZATIONS
in this city, the members of which are under The
protection OF the White League, and Will vote on
election day, am assured, behind the bayonets OF
the White League. McEnery, MARI and other
leaders OF the conservatives are conveniently
absent from the city. Mr.. Mari, who left
on Thursday, assured me that he and McEnery
were opposed to the demonstration made by
the ho-headed youths who so CALAMITY carried
Keiloggs citadel on the 14th, but finding that they
were SO exaspcrated by the seizure OF arms by the
Metropoitans that there was certainty or war
and likelihood OF excuses being committed, be,
MARI, and other leaders. decided to step to the
front and control them, and thus, he says. what
might have eventuated In mob, the assassination
Of Kellogg and Longstreet and other Objectionable
radicals ana the burning OF their houses, was by
wise counsels made quiet revolution.
Tonight had an interview with q prominent
gentleman who was instrumental in founding the
League, and In answer to the question whether the
League could restrain its members In the country
parishes, he admitted that the whites in the rural
districts could not be controlled by the conserva-
tive whites In tn 8 city. He declared, in sub
stance, that the moment the United
States forces entered the parishes to arrest
alleged offenders the White Leagucrs would
attack the United States forces and give General
Grant opportunity to concentrate In this state
the entire army OF the United States. 1--WE In the
city, said he, "are more conservative, and 40 not
count or expect CONFLICT with tie United states
troops: but, sir, the moment federal troops are
Withdrawn we win give Kellogg hell, as we gave
it to him in twenty minutes a few days ago. You
people OF the North and President Grant, with his
agent, Mr.. Attorney General Williams, are respon.
sible for the present condition. and might as well
understand that the white men OF this state have
grievances to redress and the power to redress
them rests with themselves. In this city we pro.
pose to respect the federal authorities, bus when
the federal arm Is Withdrawn will. as said be-
FORE give Kellogg HE'LL l here reminded this
belliperent White Lacquer that the river was lined