The New York herald., 1874-09-16
OPINIONS ON THE SITUATION,

OPINIONS ON THE SITUATION,
Yesterday number OF leading men of the South
gave their opinions OF the depiorable events OF the
last two days in New Orleans to representative
of the HERALD. They renect, in measure the
drit OF Southern sentiment in regard to the alarm
ing condition OF the South and disclose the feelings
with which the Presidents attitude is generally
regarded by those who are influential in shaping
the views OF the Southern people. AS far as the
present attack on Governor Kellogg is concerned.
there IS, of course. very decided line OF demarca
ton between the supporters OF McEnery and those
or Kellogg and only the business men, who
stand aloof from the existing arena OF
politics, say that "both are to bame."
The politicians who were interviewed are enthu-
sasticay IN favor OF their respective leaders. and
the following gist OF their statements will tell
both sides of this remarkably conflicting story.
1t will be seen that they who know the people OF
Louisiana think that further bloodshed will be
avoided, and that they will quietly submit to the
federal authority.
Colonel j. E. Austin, of tho New Orleans
Bar.
A representative OF the HERALD had an inter.
view last evening with Colonel J. e. Austin, q
prominent member OF the New Orleans Bar and
who served with distinction in the Confederate
service Colonel Austin Lett New Orleans on the
9Th inst, wnen the state OF public feeling very
unsettled and when the people were fearing tho
approach OF some unusual complication in the
affairs Of their unfortunate State. In answer to
questions OF the HERALD representative Colonel
Austin stated that the rising of the people
was the natural result OF the robbery and oppres-
sion committed by the Kellogg usurpation. which
have been patiently borne by the people for over
Wnrds wnnlI fan 20 ttnN
inquities practised IN every department OF
the government-executlve, legislative and
judicial. Property had been taxed until
it amounted to confscation, and the
right OF suffrage had been so hampered as to
amount to dlsrranchIsement OF all except negroes.
The manifestation OF the people on Monday was
caused by the authorities seizing, without au-
thUrity OF law, muskets and ammunition in private
warehouses. ana in effect deprlving the people OF
rlght guaranteed to them by the constitution,
the great meeting that took place on the 1st inst.
IN New Orleans when hr. McEnery addressed.
The Governor was called Immediately alter to
Vlcksburg by business, and LEFT Lieutenant Gov.
ernor Penn TO look after the Interests OF the State.
1t appeared evident shat the Kellogg party was
determined TO push the patience OF the people to
point beyond endurance, even to make it nece5-
sary to bring matters to crisis that had been
looked forward to and for which preparations had
been made by the conservative party ior some
HERALD Colonel. is this move.
ment directed against the republican party In
LoulsianaY
Colonel AUsrIN-No 1t Is directed against
thieves and expressions. and wherever republi-
can, duly elected, has administered his office
fairly or honestly he is not disturbed. This has
been done in a number OF the parishes 1t is q
matter OF lie and death with the people. and 1t Ii
a shame that the federal government has by its
HERALD REPREsENTATIyE-Wha Is the feeling
OF the people your State toward the federal gov
Colonel AUsTTN-They cherish the kindest feelings
toward the general COVE inment; They entertain
the utmost regard ,i ior 1t. indeed. our people,
looked TO the national administration Tor some
countenance in Lhelr wrongs; they hoped that
that ma estic power to which they yielded their
arms nine years ago. and to whose policy they Oh
fered willing obedience ia the reconstruction
destituton and utter humiliation.
HERALD REPRESENTATIvE--Wha Is the general
sentiment OF the coiored people2
Co one AUsTIN--I have an extensive acquant-
ance with the negroes Of my State. The great
bulk of them are cruelty led astray by gang OF
outside white adventures who are hurrylDg them
Oh to ruin. Ol my own knowledge several hun
dred OF the more intelligent and wen to do OF the
colored race, nave recently avowed tner intention
OF casting their lot with he conservative party.
Even PinchDack the would-be United States Sena-
tor, has la ely sought alliance with the trends OF
good government 10 aid IN the overthrow OF the
Kellogg usurpation, against which he Is heart and
soul.
HERALD REPREsENTATIvE-What Is the strength
OF parties IN Louisiana?
Colonel AUSTIN can only speak With nl certainty
$1,000 Is colored. OF the latter, at least 1000 60
with the conservatives which Will give tbat party
a majority of 5000 III the city at the next NOvem-
Der election.
HERALD REPREsENTATTvE-what is to be the i'm
mediate effect OF McEnery's party coup d6ta<?
Colonel AUsTIN-If the federal government does
not interfere Lieutenant Governor Penn VIII at
once proceed TO appoint and commission all the
State and parish officers elected in 1872 on the
McEnery tlcket, and oust the present incumDents
appointed by Kellogg. NAV as well state that an
organization exists throughout the state wnicn
secures the peaceable installation OF the new
iunctionaries. provided the federal authorities
keep their nands OF.
HERALD RsPREsENTArIvE-As a lawyer do You
consider that the recent seizures OF arms III new
Orleans were legalY
Colonel AusTIN--As a lawyer l say that the
seizures were in defiance oil all Jaw ana lustlce.
The arms were shipped as merchandise from New
York to New Orleans--rom one domestic mercan-
tile house to another No statute or port regua-
ton was inrlnged upon, anu III IacI, may ADD
that this high handed measure Was h tue ,ase straw
that broke the camel's back. Any chan8e IN my
sadly oppressed state CANNOT lail u DC LOT the
better.
Views Of General George A. Sheridan.
General George A. Sheridan, Of New Orleans.
who claims to have been elected to Congress in
1872 over Pncnback, and Is now at the Fifth Ave.
nue. HOTEL thought there would not be much more
bloodshed, as General Grant would undoubtedly
ouell the insurrecti0n. lie thought the President
should not have issued his proclamation, but should
have left the people OF Louisiana to settle ques
tion by themselves II Kellogg was unable to sus-
tain himself. the President should not maintain
him in the face Of the manifest opposition OF the
people
"wili kellogg enjoy his power quietly after this
disturbance Is queledp
General Sheridan thought he would not ana
that as long as he renamed in power these out.
breaks would cons tantly recur. This uprising
was part OF the programme which was agreed
uoon at the Baton Rouge Convention. 1t wN