The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-24
Naturalization to be Demanded Of Spain
for the Capture Of the yirginius.
Uncle Sam Belligerent.
Cuba the Objective Point.
Concentration of United States Troops in
New Orl cans.
The Base Of Operations.
The Navy Near at Hand-Warlike Pre-.
DaratiOns.

ton, through source that IS supposed to be
familiar with the transactions of the Cabinet,
there seems to be a movement on foot which
if consummated will readily explain
The Presence Of the Army and Navy
at this place, and in satisfactory manner &C
count for the warhke preparations that have
been going on in this city for the past month.
No one could believe that the concentration
here Of so larg ) a force of the Federal army
infantry, artillery and cayalry-and the estab-
lishment Of a naval depot extending from the
Balize to the city, with an Admiral in com
mand, were intended for the purpose, as has
been alleged, Of crushing a rebellion which
had no existence save in the diseased imagina-
ton of few terror-stricken leaders of the Kel-
logg usurpation. -.
Every one admitted the fact that Gen.
did accomplish all the National Government
demanded of the people here, viz: submission
to the State Government as recognized by the
President. Hence it has been
A Matter of Surprise
on the part of our citizens to witness daily
the arrival of fresh troops coming from all
quarters of the country, and filling up our
city and giving it the appearance Of a military
camp. In all the streets the clanking Of
sabres are heard; the bristling bayonets dazzle
the eye, whilst the FURNISHED cannon glisten
in the sunlight of day. ..m.=.a5.
The big guns of the feet stare at us with
solemn ferocity and seem to wink a knowing
nod, as much as to say
Something is ON Hand
that will startle the country when the dis
closure is made. The heavy arrivals, by
steamers from the West, of army supplies,
and the busy hum heard on the levee, and the
joyful countenances of produce merchants, all
seem to give color to the report that the
United States Government
Means War with Some One,
and that too, at no very distant day.
The rejection of the sale, too, by the Sec
rotary OF the Navy, of the gunboats recently
sold here, indicates that there is pro liability
that they will be required for use by the Gov
eminent.
While We are not prepared to announce,
ust yet the fact definitely, yet We will whis-
per the report that has reached us, for the
ediication of our curious citizens, who have
not been able to understand the meaning Of so
large an army and naval force here in times Of
profound peace.
The Government of Spain has recently set
tied the English claims of indemnifcation for
the
Capture of the virginius,
and the United States are about to make a
similar demand, to be accompanied by 4 dis
play of armed force within a convenient dis
lance Of Spanish territory. If the demand is
not complied with, an early,
Movement ON Caba
is contemplated and with the large army and
navy, and within such close proximity to the
islands there can be no doubt of its speedy
capture, as Spain will be taken by surprise
and found unprepared to resist the sudden
and telling blow that will be struck by the
United States Government.
In view of the recent Democratic triumphs
in the West, President Grant has concluded
that his
Chances for n Third Term
have been very materially lessened. He
knows that it will require a coup detat on his
part to revive and advance his waning pros
pects This he has concluded to do believ-
ing that it will cure the
Dissensions in the South,
and put an end to the dissatisfaction that
exists towards the National Government He
believes it will enhance his popularity in the
South, as it certainly will, and the acquisition
OF Cuba will, beyond all doubt, secure his re-
election tor third, fourth or an indefinite
number OF terms.
1t is more than probable that
Recruiting Omces
will be opened in the city. and an cpportuni-
ty will be offered our Southern people
To Enlist Volunteers
to fight, as they have done BEFORE under the
stars and stripes, to avenge the cruel and bar
barous murder OF our own Capt. Fry, by the
treacherous Spaniards.
The news of this conte mplated national
movement against a foreign Government will
doubtless allay the fears Of those who were SO
credulous to believe that the presence of the
army and navy here was intended for
political purposes. Danish such an idea
Our Government is too just, too
kind, and too devoted to use its power against
ats own people. But it is equally firm and
resolute in sustaining its honor, its integrity I
and its national rights, against all invations OF
foreign powers. Hence its display Of armed {
force in New Orleans. /,
Three cheers for the Stars and Stripes and 5
the boys in blue y
On to Cuba "
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