The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-09-24

| tlemen, &c q member Of his staff.
(Signedl HY. c. DTBBLR,
/ Bngsdier and Judge Advocate General,
Louisiana State Militia.
To which Mr.. Mari orally replied as fol
lows: repeat that there are no armed
rioters and that there are no armed men on
Canal street, so far as we know. We came
on mission of peace, and we believe that
II the Governor had aoceded to the prOpO-
sition We brought today which was to alb
dictate, it would have pacifed the people Of
Louisiana, and might or would have pre-
vented violence or bloodshed. So far as
We are concerned, We are prepared pledge
to him no violence in person or property,
and we feel In q position, on the contrary,
TO assure him that there should be perfect
immunity 70 both. m
The substance Of the foregoing reply
VAS subsequently,. b Mars request, re
duced 10 writing by the Governors private
secretary, and handed him to read at the
mass meeting
Gen. Dibble, on the part of the Cover
nor, replied; " I have 20 repeat what /
aid before, that while there may be no
armed men on Canal street, there are armed
bodies within O. short distance, assembled in
the same hall se Jour mass meeting"
The committee then retired, and soon
after reported the result Of their interview
20 the meeting.
The people were then advised to 20
home, get their arms and ammunition, and
return 70 assist the White League, who were
then under armA 20 execute plans that
would Be arranged for them. The people
then quietly dispeFsed. Afterwards quite .
large number formed In procession and
marched up Camp street.
BarricadeS are erected on all streets, be-
tween Poydras and Canal streets, and the
Peoples Party bold all that portion Of the
city above Canal.
The Aetropolitans arc massed IN and
around Jackson Square and the st. Louis
Hotel
There Wss quite q sharp tight at the river
end Of Canal street about o'clock.
The colorod men, Of which the Metropol-
itan brigade was largely composed, broke
and ran upon the dFst Gre, leaving their
white comrades. 4 number OF whom were
killed and wounded.
The list Of the casualties on the side Of
the citizens IS far as ascertained are, killed
Il. A. Talledano, Fred. Mooeman, Dick
Lindsey, Capt. j. n. West Major ]. X.
Gourdain and one Magazine street cal
driver.
Seriously w0unded-F. Pallet, John Con-
sidine, John Fitzpatrick, Major VIM. Ewells
and Sam B. Newman.
Slightly wounded-E. B. Ozonider, FL
del Killer W.. ]. Butler and Mr.. BIcLen-
nan.
Gen. Fred. Ogden's horse was killed I'M
der him, and the General was slightly In
Jured from the fall, but he remained on
duty. s
Gen. A. Badger, commanding the Metre
| politans, received three buckshot wounds.
one through the leg, one through the arm,
and one through the body. His leg has
since been amputated. TIE General. be-
sides his gunshot wounds, received heavy
him..
COLUMBIA, s. O., September 1s-The
Republican Convention nominated ID. II.
ChamheElin for Governor, R. II. Gleaves
the present incumbent, for Lieutenant Gov
ernor, and r. r. Elliott chairman of the
Executive Committee.
An Independent Republican Convention
/ viii be called, a. many delegates are dissat
ished, and other nominations will be made.
The following dispatch was sent last
evening by Acting Governor Penn to the
President Of the United States.
New ORLEANS, September ito q.
8. Grant, President Of the United States:
Hopeless Of all other relief, the people
OF this State have taken up arms to main
tam 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 bv the
great body Of the intelligent and honest
people of the State. Thew declare their
sincere loyalty and respect for the United
States and its officers. They war onlv
against uSurpers, plunderers and enemies
OF the people. They affirm their entire
aoiiity % maintain peace, and to protect
life and liberty, and the equal rights of all
officials Of the United States.
tt~shaif be our special aim to defend
them against all assaults and treat them
with pfofoundest respect and LOYALTY. We
only AJAX Of you TO withhold ell aid and pro-
lection from our enemies IN the name of Re-
publican right and Of the peace and rber-
ties Of the people
aegf 74Fas6 D. B. PErr.
Lieutenant Governor, and Acting Cover
NEw ORLEANS, September isl Pm
The following proclamation has Just been
issueds a eQ
AkEoRALTY or NEW ORLEANS,
. September 10, 1874.
CittssDs Of Ness 0rleans--It becomes nv
duty TO congratulate you upon the restors-
ton Of the duly elected and rightful State
authorities. ~
After enduring for nearly two years the
control Of uSurpeFs, their acts Of tyranny
have at length called for tesistance. This
was instantaneous universal and entirely
successful. Not 2 single usurping official
is now IN the exercise Of his functions with
in the limits ofthis city.
The employment Of force became 4 ne
ceSsity. We deplore the resulting loss Of
| life, while we honor the smemory Of the
noble men who fell IN defense Of the rights
dear TO ell who deserve 20 be free. After
this signal and most honorable recovery Of
your political and civil rights, let me advise
extreme moderation Resume your avoea-
tons e. soon e dismissed from organised
ranks. Use the utmost forbearancs 20
wards those who hold political opinion ad-
verse to yours Interfere with no peaceful
assemblags Of your fellow-citizehs Of any
race o. color. Use all your influence 70 pre-
serve the peace, and maintain the supremacy
Of the law.
Prove 70 the world that you can be a.
forbearing 70 those who have usurped and
abused authority, Is you were patient and
long-suhering under their tyranny.
Seek no revenge for past in5uries but
leave your fallen enemies 70 the torturos 81
their own consciences, and 20 the lasting
infamy their acts have won for them.
(signed) LoUIs A. WnTz, Mayor.
WAsHmaroE, d. c., September 15.-The
following dispatch Was received at the
War Department this afternoon:
NEW ORLEANS, September IS.
Hon v. ". Dsiknap, Secretary Of Wr:
The KelloRg government 4 sverkhrown