The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-02-09
The Louisiana Investigation.

! " ~ phLEANS. ItOIuaIN c.-.lhlIe
Buckner testified that the White
League was organized for protec-
tion, because information had been re-
ceiyed of the formation of black
league. The affair of the l4th of Sep
tember, was an impulse of the hour. The
fight was brought on by the police, who
refused the withdrawal of arms from II
steamboat. At that time the organiza-
tion numbered nine companies. The
members are principally business men.
City property now could scarcely be
mortgaged for onc-eighth of it, former
value.
W. W. Howe, Sworn-Has lived in the
city since 1868, was in the United States
army; has been Judge of the Suprcn
Court bench of the State; resigned in
1870; always acted with the Republican
party; coming here as Il United States
soldier, to do all the damage he
could, he naturally did not
expected to be received on pleasant, So
cial footing, nor afterward, until the pas
sions of war were somewhat assuaged
lie had never heard of a well established
case of social ostraciSm against any res
ident of northern birth; never saw
more peaceable election anywhere, than
the last in New Orleans; the present
commercial dulness is due 20 taxes po-
litical quarrels, &c At the Gatlin Gun
convention, where Yarmouth was
crowded ont by packed Republican
Convention. held in the Custom House,
WAS the commencement of the Louisiana
troubles; witness with n greet many 9th
crs then felt that nothing could be done
it was natural for the people to get angry
when they felt that they had been swim
died, and naturally felt no disposition TO
push their business or enjoy life; proper
ty now, does not frequently
pay for the taxes and repairs
assessments had been excessive; these
had been assisted 10y going before
Judge and making oath that the apprise-
mcnts was excessive; the election in 1868
was unfair because Of the action of both
parties; il was the first election held in
which the Republicans acted wrongly in
staying away and refusing to vote; they
were in reality in no danger; witne,,
voted the Republican ticket without
danger; the Republicans agreed not to
vote to invalidatc the election, and the
fact ought to be brought to bear on the
Government returning board; the law
was, IN his opinion, invalid.
Several other witnesses, giving in
similar testimony, were examined.
Tonight the Committee adjourned to
meet in Washington. The members
stated that they would leave tomorrow
vir Mobile.
The Pres dents Message Considered.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February s.
After the adjournment of the Senate to-
day the Republican Senators held
caucus to consider the Presidents message
on the subject of Arkansas affairs There
was no harmonious action, some Senators
being reluctant to commit themselves be-
fore they have time to examine docu-
ments which have not yet been publish
ed. The Arkansas Senators were anxious
for as prompt action "a the state of pub
lie business would permit, and desired
the matter to be sent to the Committee
on Privileges and Elections for early re-
port. The matter will take that dirrc-
tion. The opinion prevails among the
Republican members of the House that
apart from whatever the Senate may do,
the House will support the report Of the
Select Committee, and take no action in
the premises in accordance with its
recommendations.
Mardi Gras i'm Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, February S.-All atteu-
tion is turned to the Mard Gras cclcbra- f.
ton to be had tomorrow. The proces-
sion will be the largest ever witnessed in
Louisville. The hotels are filling up
rapidly tonight and dispatches are being /
received from parties coming from all .
parts of the country within reach Of the .
city.
The large Exposition Hall is fitted up
in cxtravagant style for King Coma,
royal ball masquc. 1T is estimated that /.
10000 persons will be present.