The New York herald., 1874-09-16

otate government TO acCOmplSnf Louisiana mad
never had q better government than 1t mad en-
}oyed for the last TWO years.
OF 25, 900 III the State He could undoubtedly main
tain himself alone by calling out the militia but
tAts would Involve much bioodshed, and IT was
once to the United States government. BY
this course he avoided the great destruc-
war and let the laborers, who were now picking
cotton, remain at their work. Every laborer who
was at this time taken from the cotton plantations
was equivalent to a loss OF $500, and it was tnere-
fore OF the greatest Importance that the picking
season should not be spoiled by calling out
the militia. Had he called out the militia on Mon
DAY the streets would now be running with blood.
ana 1t was TO mis- humanity and forethought that
many people owed their lives and homes. The
supporters OF Kellogg were the great producers,
rents OF McEnery belonged to the most shiItiess
classes OF the population.
Hon. George &. Benham's View.
Hon. George C. Benham, prominent member Of
the Legislature Of Louisiana, who Is now IN the
city, gave it his opinion that the record OF the
Kellogg government was unimpeachable; that the
people, upon the whole, were satisfied with It,
and that those who had now taken up arms
against 1t were instigated by political oafers and
bumners OF the worst sort. He did not think. as
the despatch from New Orleans stated, that the
meeting III Canal street had been called Dy the
solid business men. He knew that TWO weeks ago,
when the Presidents letter was received IN New
Orleans all the respectable business men rejoced
over 1t. lie did not think that the distur noes
would extend over the State as the majority OF
the people approved OF Governor Kelogg's admin
istraton and would hall with JOY the Intervention
OF the federal troops. The negroes would not take
part In the armed conflict to any very great ex-
tent.
Governor Kellogg had done his best to avoid all
bloOdshed. There never had been a man az the
head OF the State government who had worked
harder for the best interests OF the people OF Lou
lSlana.
Words with Attorney General Field.
Colonel Field, the present Attorney General Of
Louisiana, who is now at the ST. Nicholas Hotel, Is
probably one OF the most highly respected men of
the South. His political career extends over q Pc
riod OF more than thirty years. He said that he
had anticipated this violent outbreak, knowing
the elements of strife and disturbance IN New Or.
leans There could be doubt of the result.
General Grant was bound to sustain the existing
government, which had been recognized by the
federal authority as representing the Will OF the
people OF Louisiana. He apprehended consld-
cradle violence and boodshed unless the in
tervention Of the federal troops should take place
Immediately. The good, sober OF the CON-
munity, even If they adherents Of McEnery
disapprOved OF all this violence, but they were un-
able to control the actions Of those who were
determined to overthrow Kellogg and to install
McEnery. They had complained OF many wrongs
but these they could have redressed by peacea-
BILE election next November Uor Senators, Assem-
blvmen, &c) However, Knowing as tney did
that the republicans, in fair election, had ma.
tority OF % 000 their plan to seize the govern
ment, overawe the republican voters and prevent
colOred republicans rom voting, and, in fact to
capture the offices, so as TO be able to manipulate
Colonel Field did not believe that the meeting in
Canal street was called by the good and sensible
business men. On the contrary. the worst ee- /
mentS or the population were engaged in this up.
rlsingas tar as he could judge from this distance.
He heartily approved Of the Proclamation OF the
President. but was unable to give an opinion
whether it alone would succeed in restoring peace
However, il the government was not ready to use
c,se OF their rights, then the Enforcement act
amounted to nothing whatever. The White
yaded the entire state and many would JON them
through fear and social ostracism. "Being part
ii can safely Say tnat we have stryen earnestly
to reform all abuses that have been complained |
Of the state governme e and taRaaon
from Il u to l4h. / have hved in Louisiana |
twenty-one years and have always admired the ;.
HERALD ior its admirable articles on southern |
questions | can safely say that the oppression !
these people talk about is fgment OF their i'm |
nginatlon and am convinced that. If this revolu- !
ton Were to succeed the condition OF the State
would not oe improved in any way"
Lieutenant Governor G. e. Antoine
Of Louisiana, young coored gentleman OF ele- /
CANT appearance and VINO is decidedly cookbook
ing when asked to state his views, said the state
Df affairs In New Orleans was certainly deplorabe,
and that the disturbances had been famed into a ,
name by the recent democratic victories il some
of the Northern states and by the action OF |
the President in relation to the disturb
ances in Tennessee and Arkansas. He !
thought that there was such feeling OF
''sociai ostraclsm' among business men
that they were compelled TO close their stores ana
aid these outslders--ior most of them came from
otner States-who were the perpetrators OF this (
hagrant outrage upon the peace and prosperity or /
the state. 1t was quite possible tnat most demo
Gratis ana conservatives joined the movement in /
this great excitement. AS for the Coored people, /
he mad no hesitancy In saying that they, being Tor
the greater part good republicans, would stand by 7
Governor Kellogg. They would gladly respond 10
bis call for aid and would do their hest 10 re-estah-
hsh peace and order. They would not be guilty Of !
any exccsSes OF any KIND, and simply do their |
duty In queihng the present disturbances. ,
Unless this be done al once the people |
would become demoralized, business would be- /
come stagpant, and the most calamitous cOnse- /
quences would undoubtedly ensue. The republi-
can party had done everything that was III its
power to reform abuses and reduce taxation. The
government was ''hberal enough or anybody"
and there was, in fact no possible cause or pallIa
ton or this fierce and sanguinary outbreak. rhe
action OF the President in promptly issuing his
proclamation was noble In the extreme, and would
be apolauded by the majority OF the people OF
Louisiana. HIS attitude would gain the confidence
Df the people OF the South, and the disturbances
would eoon be over, as it was not likely that the
White League would dare to offer resistance TO the
federal government.
Mr.. Charles O'Conor.
the great lawyer, was accidentally met on Broad
way and ip rather desutory conversation he
expressed his Indignation that such sba mefnl oc-
currences should be possible. He SAID these were
among the fruits "of an infamous republican qov.
prnment." He asked how many people had been
killed already, and when the reporter replied.
.'Ahout 1Ity, Mr.. 0'Conor rejoined, "well Grant
Will Kill fifty more he's used to that sort OF thing
when asked as TO what in his opinion, the govern.
ment ought to do, Mr.. O'Conor replied that he did
NOT Know: but he was quite sure of one thing and