The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-16
The Rightfu1 Government Il
of Louisiana Restored.
Great Rejoicing Among the
People.
Dispatch to the President.
Congratulatory Proclama-
ton by the Mayor of
New Orleans.
The u. S. Soldiers at the
Custom House Cheer the
Penn Soldiers as they
Pass.
Sympathy Meetings in st.
Louis and New York.
Hopes that the President
will Stand by the Right
full Government.
Sympathy Meetings in St.
Louis and New York.


. House surrendered at o'clock A. M. tc
Penn's militia without firing q gun,
Penn's militia are about 10000 strong.
The entire Metropolitan force, Kellogg
militia, etc., with arms, arsenals, etc.,
surrendered at 9 A. NJ. TO the citizens or
Penn's militia. Kellogg, Longstreet and
others have taken refuge in the Custom
House.
The Kellogg government has been over
thrown and the entire city is in the hands
of his opponents. Lieut. Gov. Penn,
who was elected in 1872, has taken the
reins of government, and will at once in
stall in office all those elected at the same
time. The courts will be Immediately or
ganized and the entire machinery of the
government set in motion. not only here,
but throughout the state. Great enthusi-
asm prevails.
The following dispatch was sent last
evening by Acting Governor Penn to the
President Of the United States:
NEW ORLEANS, Sept ID, 1874
| To y. S. Grant, President of the United States:
Hopeless of all other relief, the people
OF this State have taken up arms to main
tain the legal authority of the persons
elected by them to the government OF the
state against the usurpers, who have
heaped upon them innumerable insults,
burdens and wrongs. In SO doing they are
| supported by the great body of the intelli- |
gent and honest people of the State. They |
declare their sincere loyalty and respect |
for the United States Government and its
officers. They war only against usurpers,
plunderers, and enemies of the people.
They affirm their entire ability to maintain
peace and protect life, liberty and the |
equal rights of all classes of citizens. The |
property and officials of the United States
it shall be our special aim to defend against
all assaults, and to treat with the pro-
foundest respect and loyalty. We only ask
Of you to withhold any aid or protection
from our enemies and the enemies of
republican rights and of the peace and
liberties Of the people.
(Signed) d. B. PENN,
Lieutenant Governor and Acting Gov.
Gen. Fred Ogden has just made speech
advising the people to return quietly to
their homes, as the war is over. Gov
Penn this morning appointed Thomas Boy
Ian, the well known detective, Chief of Po-
lice, who is organizing the force.
|, P, M-The barricades have been
torn down and the street cars are again
running.
Hon. r. H. Marr this morning made a
speech, congratulating the citizens on their
victory over the usurpation and urging the
citizens to maintain the government now
established and preserve the peace by or i
derly conduct.
The mayor this afternoon issued proc 9 9
lamation as follows: G
MAYoRAurY OF NFw ORLEANS,
September Is, 1874.
Citizens OF New Orleans:
1t becomes my duty to congratulate you
upon the restoration of the duly elected
and rightful state authorities, after endur-
ing for nearly two years the control of
Their acts of tyranny have at
length called for resistance. This was instan-
taneous, universal and entirely successful,
not single usurping official being now in =
The exercise of his functions within the
limits of this city. The employment of
force became necessity. We deplore the CT
resulting loss of lite, while we honor the c
memory of the noble men who fell in de- al
ence of the rights dear to all. | congrat- 81
llate all who deserve to be free upon this
'ignal and most honorable recovery of your
political and civil rights. Let me advise
extreme moderation Resume your avo-
.ations as soon as dismissed from organ
zed ranks. Use the utmost forbearance is
owards those who hold political opinions
diverse. Interfere with no peaceable as =
emblage of your fellow. citizens of any \
ace or color. Use all your influence to
reserve the peace and to maintain the su-
remacy of the law. Prove to the world
hat you can be as forbearing to those who q
surped and abused authority as you we're
atient and long suffering under their ty-
amy. Seek no revenge for past injuries,
ut leave your fallen enemies to the tor
1res of their own consciences and to the :.
,sting infamy which their acts haye won A
)r them. (Signed) "
Louis A. Witt"
-Four Metropolitans were arrested this
Forming while wearing the United States
inform, and were taken to the police sta
on.
Andy Deement, member of the Kel-
gg legislature and school board, surren-
cred himself and gave some ideas of the
Iside workings of the Kellogg party. He &
Iys kellogg disappeared before a shot 90
as fired and has not been heard from
nee.
6P. MA number of unarmed citizens
lis afternoon escorted Lieut. Gov Penn
the state house, which he occupied.
As 5000 of Gen. Ogdens troops passed r
lie custom house the United States troops L
ationed there waved their hats and gave
Iree cheers for the citizens, to which the
ilitia heartily responded Everything Is
liet6n the streets. OF
The funerals of the citizens killed yes J
rday we're largely attended this after
,on, but there was no display. l
SHREVEPORT. La, Sept l5.-The Off ~
rs elected in 1872 have been peaceablY
stalled in all the parishes heard from. co
be people believe the Presidents procla-
alton was made under a misapprehen-
Do OF the facts. and that be will not main $
in his position stated therein. "'
SrLMA, Ala, Sept. ia Times dis
Itch reports that body of negroes found ST