Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-09-15

the past two days number OF kilograms
have been received by the Attorney Gem
eral from the people Of both political parties
in Mississippi stating that it was now sub
stantially quiet in the recently disturbed
portions of the State, but for greater cau~
ton the Attorney General telegraphed on
the tenth inst, in response to the dispatch
from Governor Ames, asking for Federal
interference, the following:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. 1875.
To Gov AneS, Jackson, Mississippi!
United States forces have been put in
readiness, but no orders have yet been Civ
en- for them to move, and no proclamation
has been issued Everything is ready. Is
there such an instruction against the State
Government as can not be put down by the
State military forces, aided by all the other
powers of the State Government and the
aid of true citizens?
!. [Signed1 EDWARD PIERREPoNT,
Attorney General.
This was telegraphed early on the morn
ing of the 10th inst, but no response was
received thereto from any source until yes
terday, when a telegram was received by
the Attorney General from Senator Pease,
now Postmaster at jackson, saying "The
excitement has subsidized. A civil force
composed of good citizens of all political
parties and of sufficient force to protect
life and property can be had in any county
in the State. No effort has vet been made
by the State authorities in this direction
and will not until all loyal means have been
exhausted. | am of the opinion that FEEDER
al interference is unwise and impoltic, and
will only tend to aggravate the evils" Sem
ator Alcorn, Of Mississippi, was present
when this telegram was received by the
Attorney-General and confirmed its state
ments. The Attorney General on the 18th
inst, telegraphed again to Gov. Ames as
follows
ain my dispatch of yesterday morning, in
which l mentioned that the troops were
held in readiness, l asked whether the sit
uaton of the insurrection was such against
the State authorities that the State Govern
ment, and the aid of loyal citizens could
not put it down. l have no reply
To this, no response was made until be-
tween II and II o'clock last night, when
the Governor sent to the Attorney General
very long telegram, giving an explana-
ton that it was question of races and he
still thought that there was necessity for
troops.
The Attorney General has made full
report, sending all the kilograms and com
municatons, by a special messenger, to the
President to-day and expects further sug-
gestions from the President tomorrow.
Admiral Reynolds announces that his
flag ship Tennessee passed through the Suez
Canal without the least obstruction and had
the bumpers full Of coal. The draft was 20
feet and inches forward speed, from
to 8 knots, mainly in the channel, and the
usual speed through Bitter Lake. The ship
was under way 10 hours and II minutes, in.
Guiding stOppages.
Mr.. Reynolds had an hours interview
with the Khedive, and says it may be con-
sidered fortunate for that country that
Egypt has now upon the throne, a ruler of
his Highness' distinguished ability and
force Of character.
| 1t is probable that the President will re.
turn to Washington to morrow or next day,
when Cabinet meeting will be held to con-
slider the Mississippi troubles, and deter
mine what action shall be taken on the de-
mand of Governor Ames for Federal inter-
ference. Attorney General Pierrepont this
morning telegraphed to the United States
Attorney at jackson, Mississippi, to inform
him without delay of the present condition
of affairs in that part of the State. He
also telegraphed to Gov. Ames that he had
forwarded TO the President at Long Branch
bya special messenger all the kilograms in
regard to the troubles, and now awaits the
further action of the President.