The New York herald., 1874-09-16
T00MBS ON THE SITUATION.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. Is, 1874.
Early this morning crowds gathered in all por.
nons OF the city discussing the one absorbing
topic, the news from louisiana A despatch fol-
bowed despatch the excitement increased TIL
hnaly the news OF the overthrow OF Kellogg and
ms government arrived, when the utmost en-
thusiasm prevailed. Men stopped each other
m the streets in geeiul congratulations,
hats tossed in the air and d general
demonstration OF Joy and sympathy was exhibited
throughout the city. General Robert Toombs
happened TO be in town, and body OF citizens
waited on him with a request that he would ad-
oress them on the state OF affairs In louisiana.
He promised 10 meet them in the city parade
ground at four O'Clock p. NJ Long before that
hour an immense crowd had gathered, and loud
discussion and heated argument were carried on
In the interior before his arriyaL The feeling Is
strongly against any interference on the part Of
che United States government. No secession sent-
ments exist. The only question argued is the right
OF the United States to interfere. There are no
demonstrations of hostility against the United
States; out the sentiment OF the people Is strong
IN the direction OF aiding the white people OF
Louisiana TO protect themselves and their homes
from the usurping radicals. AT a few minules be
lore four O'Clock General Toombs appeared
and was welcomed with loud cheering
He opened his address with an immediate
onslaught on the government az wash
iBgton. He said IL was tnc yiiest, the
lDOSt corrupt ana dSnOnOfhDlc ADMINISTRATION
any government had suffered since the birth OF
Christ. They mad inflicted on the Southern states
JOr the last nine years Humiliation alter humllia.
lion, without cessation. Poor Louisiana has been
robbed Of every thng she had. Her Governor was
elected her legislative halls had oeen 1lied with
xnieving scounurels ir0m the North ready
70 do the bidding OF their wicked mas
tiers. They had bowed meekly TO IN
suit alter insult, until nothing was lett Tor
them 10 do but rise and strike or die in their
rhans That sickly cry OF 'Let US have peace
came back a. the only answer TO their peadlngs.
Ihe bible commands US Let us hr5t be true
and then peaceable,n and say TO you we can nave
no peace until the corrupt and vilIanous In
vahers are driven out Of the state. HIS
Wnoie heart ana soul were with the people OF
LOUISIANA and ne would take hand with the boys
ID Auahta 70 prevent troops passing through this
CITY 10 interfere with the d0wn-trodden people in
tber struggle Tor justice. lie continued am
an ouua"ed man, ostraciZed rom my country,
Dut say TO you that had | been as true TO INV
GOD As nave 10 my country | should be better
prepared 10 meet my hnal account.
Loud cheering followed these remarks and tho
solloWlng resolutOus were read and unanimously
adopted:-
Resolved. That the people Of Atlanta yxh,ie n,o.
6OuDdly regretting the has
people OF Louisiana 10 rise In revolution agaiust b IN
famous usnrpatons and robDeries Kellogg feel the
Louisiana aud extend them the Assurance bs, ,bey
have heartiest wishes Tor their com ete sueress
and
Resolved, That the people of Atlanta firmly be,iev.
fDsitu0ns is that OF the patriots Oi Louana roby
energeticaly protest against any interference BY
ap federal gov with the people Of Louisiana
h1siIyAp That ANY attali b n0"rcs fbs vhAs Deopls