The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-14

imperative duty to act in such manner under the
constitution and laws OF the United states. have
repeatedly and earnestly entreated the people OF
the South TO live together IL peace and obey the
laws. thereby removing all necessity for the
ever, to say that this state Of things does not
exist nor does Its existence seem TO
be desired in some localities; and as to
say y'' that to the extent eISp'' that congress-
has conferred power upon me to prevent IT,
other association using arms ana violence to ex.
ecute their unlawful purposes, can be permitted IN
can see With indirerence Union men or repub
cans ostracised, prosecuted and murdered on &C.
count Of their opinions, as they now are in some
localities.
CONGRESS TO BLAME
nave heretofore urged the case OF louisiana
npon the attention or Congress, and cannot but
think that It's inaction has produced great evil
10 summarize:-In September last an armed, or
ganized body OF men In the support OF candidates
VINO had oeen pu- in nomination TOR the on1ces OF
Governor and Lieutenant Governor at the
November cleo Ion IN 1872 and who had been de-
Saa not sSsS s Beard Ss Of ca
which tine question had been submitted,
undertook to subvert and overthrow the state
accordance with previous precedents. The recog-
nized Governor was driven from the State
United States custom House In the capital Of
the State OF which he was Governor 1t Is scarcely
to be doubted that he would have been killed.
From the State House call was made IN accord
ance with the fourth section, fourth article
the constitution OF tue United States for the aid
OF the general government TO suppress domestic
violence Under those circumstances and In &C
cordance with my sworn duties my proclamation
Of the 18Th OF September, 1874, was issued.
to his position notninally but 1t cannot
be claimed that the Insurgents have 10 tins
DAY surrendered 70 the State authorities arms
any sense dsarmed. On the contrary 1t is known
that the same armed organizations that existed
on the l4th OF September in opposition to tho
recognized State government still retain their or
RaniZatlon. equipments and commanders aud can
be called out atany hour TO rests. the State gov
military force has been continued in Louisiana
as was sent there under the nrst call, and
that the task assumed by the troops Is not a
pleasant one to them that the army is not COM
notice Just how far they can 20 in the main.
tenance OF law and order, and that it was impos
s si TO to give specific instructions providing
upon the Judgment Of the commanding
or wait instructlons which could only reach them
after the threatened wrongs had been committed
a he were o0 oa tSa on to 1t
the Kellogg government reported the TACT, with
the grounds OF recognition, to Congress, and asked
that body to take action In the matter. otherwise
should regard their silence as an acquiescence In
my course. No action has been taken by that
body, and have maintained the position then
marked out.
II error has been committed by the army in
these matters it has always been on the side OF
the preservation OF good order. the maintenance
OF law and the protection OF life. Their bearing
reflects credit upon the soldiers and II wrong has
resulted the blame is with the turbulent elements
surrounding them.
now earnestly ask that such action be taken by
congress as to leave my duties perfectly clear In
dealing with the afIairs OF Louisiana, giving as
surance at the same time that Whatever may be
done by that body In the premises VIII be executed
according to the spirit and letter OF the law with
out fear or favor.
herewith transmit copies Of the documents
containing more specific Information as to The
subject matter OF the resolution. u. S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION. JAM 49, 1875