Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-16
LOUHSIAN A.
Overthrow of the KellOg Government
Proclamation of the Presi-
dent, &c, &C., &c.

-ProcIamafion Of the Presi-
dent, &C., &C., &c.
AS. was stated in the dispatches IN yester-
davis Gazette. K"llog's forces 10 New Orleans
have surrendered, his government been over.
thrown, and the entire city is 10 the hands OF
his opponents. Lieutenant Governor Penn has
taken the reius of government and will at once
Install in Office all those who were voted for on
the same ticket with McEnerv in 1872. The
Courts will at ouce be organized, and the entire
machinery of the government set 10 notion not
onlv in the city, but throughout the State.
The following dispatch was sent by Acting
Governor Penn TO the President OF the United
States:
NEW ORLEANS, September IA, 1874.
To y s Grant, President Of the United States
Homeless OF all other relief, the people OF this
State have taken up arms to MAINTAIN the legal
authority of the persons elected by them to the
Jvernment of the State against inc usuurpels'
who have heape upon them innumeraole IN
suits. burdens and wrongs. In so dong tney
sre supported by the great body of the intelll-
gent and honest people of the State. lhey oe
Clare their answering loyalty and respect Tor
the United States Government and Its ohcers;;
They war only against usurperss p!underers ana
enemies of the people. They ettrm their entire
ability to maintain peace and protect the lite,
liberty and equal rights of all classes OF citlzens
The property and officials of the United States it
shall he our special aim to defend against all
assaults, and to treat with the pr0foundest re-
spect and loyalty We only ask Of you 10
withhold any aid or protection from our enemies
and the enemies of republican rights, and OF the
p0''~' ''''>' D. B. PENN,
It. Gov. and acting Governor.
Gen. Fred. Ogden made speech from the
gallery of his headquarters, stating that the
war was over, and advising the people to 60
quietly to their homes and resume their usual
vocations.
Al extra Picayune contains the following ::
"As might have been expected, after the de-
cisive victories of yesterday and consequent de-
mobilization Of the Kellogg government, the
flush this morning was very bret affair.
About 8: 80 o clock the State House was occu-
picd by the citizeus' force, aud by clock the
Third Precinct Station and the Kellogg Arm
ory. The last of the Radical government was,
after sharp little assault. captured and ap-
propriated. SO ends the Kellogg regime"
Gov PENIS residence was flied all the
morning with citizens congratulating him Cd
the situation. Messrs. Mari, Ellis, Beard and
others we're present. When the news Of the
surrender Of the police reached them there was
universal delight and loud cheers. Mayor Wilt
called at the Governors residence about 10
o'clock, and shortly afterwards issued the fol-
lowing proclamation
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
September l5 1874.
Citizens of Ncac Orleans: 1t becomes my duty
H. II a of
duly elected and rightful State authorizes. At
ter enduring for nearly wv years the control OF
usurpers, heir acts Of tyranny have at length
called for resistance. This was instantaneous,
universal and entirely successful, not single
usurping official being now in the exercise Of his
functions within the limits of this city. Tn Q
employment of force became necessity. We
deplore the resulting loss Of life, while we honor
the memory ofthe noble men who Tell In defence
of the rights dear to all who desire to be free.
Upon this sigma and most honorable recovery
of your political and civil rights let me advise
extreme moderation. Resume your avocatons
as soon as dismissed from the orgsniZ I'D ranks !;
use the utmost forbearance TOWARDS those who
hold political opinions adverse to yours inter
fere with no peaceable assembage OF your fell
low citizens of any race rr color; use all your
influence to preserve peace and to maintain the
supremacy of the law prove to the world that
you can be as furbearing to those who have
abused and usurpsed authority as you were pa
tiens and long suffering under their tyranny !
seek no revenge for past injuries, but leave your
Iallen enemies TO the tortures of their own con-
sciences and to the lasting nialny which their
acts have wrought for them
LOUIS A. W1ITz, Mayor.
The barbados have been torn down, and
the street cars have resumed their trips. The
rumor that Lougstreet was captured having
gained credeuce, an excited crowd gathered in
trout of the st. Charles Hotel. 1t was adj
dressed by Hon. r. II. Mari with most hap
py effect. MIR. Mari congratulated the citz,us
of New Orleans on the siguaI victory they had
achieved over the usurpatlon under which they
had suffered. He hoped that the determined
stand they had taken, marked with careful
avoidance Of unnecessary violence, would con-
s. that the only position they had assumed was
that they must restore the State to the charge
of it's elected officers, save it from ruin, and pro-
tect its citizens, without regard TO class or race.
He said it had been rumored that Messrs.
Kellogg and Longstreet were under arrest. He
claimed for them that they should be subjected
to no indignity The object Of the government
was attained. Each citizen must now act as
conservator of the peace, aod take care that the
State received no detrlment by convincing the
country by our orderly conduct that We are only
endeavoriDg to secure our just rights, without
infringing on the rights or safety of others. A
police force was orgauzDg though SO general
was the careful! adherence of the public to or
der and sense that it seemed almost needless
For twelve months past have abored faith
fully for the redemption of this State. If you
have any affection for nc, if you have any re-
gard for me, ifyou have any respect for me- as
[ believe YOU have Tor God S sake and for nv
sake do nothing to taruish the fair fame of the
State of Louisiana, or to diminish the victory
you have achieved.
The remarks Of Mr. Mari were received with
unbounded demonstrations of approval.
The Cotton Exchange closed at p. IN. as mark
OF sympathy with the movement to establish
the legitimate State government Of Louisiana.
At p. ~, in response to notice signed by
the committee Of the Canal-street meeting,
large number of uoarmcd ctizcns assembled on
ST. Charles street, and preceded BY band of
music. escorted Lieutenant Governor Penn
from his residence to the State House. where