The Portland daily press., 1874-10-13
SOUTHERN ANARCHY.
Louisiana i'm Danger Of Civil
War.
RIOT IN ST. JAMES PARISH.

puDnc from new Orieaus dahs last night, has
the following:
Events to-day show that the apprehensions
of pending danger were not without founda-
ton. This afternoon a Republican mass meet
ing was in session in ST. James Parish. 1t had
been advertised and threats had been made of
breaking it up should it assemble. MANY neg
roes had been inundated by threats from at
tending. However about 2 o'clock quite a
large assembly had come together, composed
of whites and blacks. No signs of disturbance
appeared and the meeting was duly organized.
After transacting some routine business and
appointing committee to draft q series of res
Olutions one of the speakers arose to address
the meeting, when suddenly, the notorious ex-
Senator Boyey, an ex rebel and Democratic
and organizer of the White League and charged
with having been an officer in the old Ku Klux
organizations, appeared upon the grounds at
the head of an armed body of men, 1t was not
mob, but had the appearance of being dis
panied by a mob armed with pistols, knives and
clubs.
An indscrimnate assault was instantly made
upon the meeting. Two men were killed by
the first fire and number wounded, several
fatally among them woman. The meeting
at once broke up and the participants ran for
their lives. They were pursued in all direc-
tions by the infuyiated mob.
Bovey seemed to lose all control of his men,
and was himself under the influence of liquor
rioters, shooting and clubbing all who came in
their way. One negro was seized by the riot
ers and dragged away by rope around his
neck. 4EfR
The dwelling of one of the leaders Of the
meeting was set on fire, but was extinsuished
by the mob when it became apparent that the
property of some of their number was endan-
eercd. An alarm was given that the United
State troops were coming, which caused the
rufhans to disperse to grog. shops and other
places of resort for consultation and re-organi-
cation.
The disturbance caused the greatest excite
ment and apprehension. No one who has pro-
fessed loyalty to the federal government feels
safe, and many are starting with their families
for the north, leaving theft property unpro-
tected and fleeing for their lives. The negroes
seem to feel their utter helplessness and des-
pair.
Later-Gen. Emory has called all his forces
in from the barracks and two companies have
gone to the scene Two twelve Founders have
been planted before the state house, and the
muzzes Of howitzer guns defantly from COM
manding positions. Both parties are arming.
The White Leagues do not now attempt to con-
ceal their strength. They are well armed with
rifles and revolvers.
1t is disclosed that large quantities of arms
have been received in this city within the last
three days. They came in boxes labelled
boots and shoes, and were directed to men
suspected of connection with rebel organiza-
tons.
The rebels do not hesitate now to boldly defy
the federal government. They say they will
re-establish the confederacy and the Crescent
City shall be the capital. The greatest excite
ment and disorder spread throughout the city
as the news of the disturbance in st, James
James Parish was known. The rebellion is re-
newed. War is actually threatened, and only
the strong military power of the government
can preserve peace.
Two companies of Clusters cavalry have
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have just reached the landing. They will be
distributed at once to points where they can
most available in aiding the authorities to over
come armed resistance to the authorities.
Fight Between Republican Factions.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. IA fight occurred
yesterday noon at the old Vacherie road store,
st. James prrish, between the Bovee and Ho-
gan Republican factions. One party had as
sembled to ratify the compromise with the con-
servatives, when the other interfered. The re-
suit was free fight, in which several were
wounded hut none killed.
Intimidation of Republicans.
Gov. Kellogg has received the following des-
patches, which were referred to the advisory
board:
st. Martinsvale, La. Oct. III have the
honor to report that intimidation reigns SUI.
preme at Breaux bridge. One hundred and
fifty White League cavalry were under arms
six miles 1Sit above here last night
Os
Sheriff of st. Martins Parish.
! st. Martinsvale, Oct. 12-To Gov. Kellogg
Receiving no answer to my despatch, repaired
to Breaux Bridge, where registered 3O1 white
and two colored Democrats. Although there
are over 500 Republicans in that section, not
one dared to come forward to register on &C
count of intimidation. Must continue to reg
lister?
(Signed,) LOUIS G. sELo1RE.
Supervisor Of Registration, st. Martins Par
ish.
[Another despatch contradicts the above
The Gibson County TrOubles-Opinion of
Attorney General Williams.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The telegram of
Gov. Brown of Tennessee to the President
few weeks ago, requesting the United States to
withdraw its action concerning the trial of the
Gibson comfy outlaws, in order that the state
might deal with them, having been referred TO
the Attorney General and by that officer re-
ferred to the q. S. Attorney for the western dis
triet OF tennessee, the latter in response
thereto forwards long report detailing many
outrages alleged to have been committed. He
alludes to the arrest of black men in that vicn
ity, the details of which have been heretofore
published, making particular reference to 16
negro prisoners taken from Jail recently and
hanged. and says that as soon as the facts were
properly brought to his attention he caused
warrants to be issued for the apprehension of
such of the parties as he believed guilty. From
testimony in his possession 16 men have been
indicted and others will probably be as soon as
testimony is adduced. District Attorney MUIR
ray further says: II have great difficulty in
securing proof against the parties engaged iu
this transaction. In some instances the wit
nesses do not obey the process of the court, and
am obliged to have writs.. of attachment is
sued in order to secure their attendance.
He further submits that the crime was viola
ton of the acts of Congress, and was crime
that emphatically calls for action on the part of
the United States. As to the prosecution of
the parties in State Court, he says he is relia-
bly, informed that forty-one men supposed to be
guilty are there indicted, not for murder but
under sections of the code of the state cited in
Coy. Browns telegram to the President.
He also says: There are also various grounds
of prejudice which will readily suggest them
selves to you, existing in a local Court which
could lot exist in this (the U. s. Court), and 1
am well convinced that parties indicted here
can have.a full, fair and impartial trial"
Attorney General Williams replies that no
reasonable doubts can be had as to the jurisdic-
ton of the U. s. Courts, now that it is the duty
of the President to enforce the enforcement act
and after lengthy discussion of the law says:
while if consistent with his official duty, the
President would be pleased to accede to your
wishes, he does not feel at liberty to Interfere
with the judicial proceedings referred to and
they will therefore be allowed to proceed in the
usual way to final determination to courts O f
the United States.
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