The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-01-09

elected, aud was Immediately qualified as
officer. The widest excitement
prevailed during the proceedings.
At this stage of the proceedings Gen.
De Trobriand entered with file Of fifteen
soldiers, and put FIVE Conservative mem
bers without the bar of the House, all of
whom entered solemn protest against it.
Mr.. yigers, the pretended Radical Clerk
then proceeded 10 call the roll, when
Speaker Wiltz protested and called on
the Sergeant at Arms to remove him.
General De Trobriand then ordered two
soldiers to advance to put Vigers in the
clerk's seat, whereupon Speaker Wiltz rose
and said:
As the legal speaker of the House Of
Representatives of the State Of Louisiana,
| have protested against the invasion Of
our hall by soldiers of the United States
with drawn bayoDets and loaded musko,s.
We have seen our brother members
violently seized by force of arms and torn
from US in spite of our solemn protest we
have seen force Of soldiers march up the
aisles of the hall of Representatives Of
Louisiana | have protested against this.
In the name Of once free people, in the
name Of once free State, in the name Of
the Union, | enter my solemn protest.
The chair ofthe only speaker Of the House
Of Louisiana is surrounded by United
States troops. The officers Of the House
are prisoners in their hands. solemnly
declare that Louisiana has ceased to be a
sovereign State, that it has no longer a
republican government, aud call on th e
representatives Of theiStatc to retire with
me before this show of arms.
The democratic representatives, headed
by Speaker Wilt, then marched out Of
the hall and the State-house, both oewhich
were closcdas soon as the last democratic
representative went out. They went to
No. Z St. Louis street, followed by large
crowd, who cheered them on their way.
Speaker Wiltz was loudly called upon;
when he came out and addressed the
crowd in the following words ave have
attempted and succeeded in organizing
the House of Representatives. was
elected speaker. and after q permanent
notwithstanding interference
Of Police, we have had proceedings until a
few minutes ago, when United States
troops forcibly expelled about eight or ten
Of our duly seated members. 3 We then
retired and left, and come to our people
to tell them what has been done" Other
speakers followed, counseiing order and
askod the crowd to retire. Speaker Wilt
called the members together and adjourned
them until 7,30 o'clock, to allow members
some rest and time for refreshments.
GEN. SHERIDAN 10 THR SECRETARY OF WAR.
HE WANTS a REIGN OF TgRRoR.
hEADerAHTrns military DIVISION OF MISSOURI /
NEW oRLKASs, La, January 8, lS75. /
Hon. w. W. BeitRap sersdarP a Var Bassin9ton
! think the terrorism now existing In Louisiana
Mississippi and Arkansas could be entirely removed
md confidence and fair dealing established by the
rrest and trial OF the rDgeaders of the armed WhIte
leagues. II Congress would pass a bill declarins
hem banlltu they could be tried by .tarv COM
mission. This banditti, who murdered men here or,
ne I'm OF last september, also more recently al
'icksbnrg Miss should. In justice 70 law and order
na peace and prosperity % thissouthern part Of the
unity pe Puhisned IL u possible that II the Pres
dent would issue proclamation declaring them
andtti that no further action need b taken enr1s
bat isstcs troad derofue upon me
Lieutenant aeacrai, pni,e Cd State snssiI army
The baltimore GGzefte Of Wednesday saws
No one can read the brutal dispatch tele.
raphed by Sheridan from New Orleans
'ithout feeling his blood Jingle in his veins
l its insolence. This military ruffian--for
ueh he is--no sooner took possession of his
ewcommandt than he began to vilify, denounce
nd malign the people who had a right to
Dok upon him not as their scourge, but as
heir protector. Not content with this. he
ov wants Congress 20 declare the members
{ the White League 10 be bandiiti, Grant TO
ssue O proclamation outIawing them, and
uthorty given him to hunt down, try by
rumhead eourt-martial, and shoot every
rominent leader Of the opposition in Louis.
ana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Such, and
othing else, is the plain tenor Of his snRges.
ions. What do the Democrats and Liberal
iepubIieans in Congress md elsewhere think
fit? Are they prepared for q military des-
'otism Are they prepared to see resistance
deliberately provoked at the South, and TO
pplaud the conspirators who have concocted
has vile scheme TO perpetuate their power and
oat Grant into the Presidency for third
ERIN Look az the manner in which the
esolution Of Senator Thurman was met by
;onkimg aud Morton yesterday. That reso.
ation simply ask the President by what an.
hority Federal troops entered the State House
New Orleans and broke up the Legislative
ody assembled there. TWAS fought of until
be hour Of adjournment, and will not be
Uttered to pass except in such a form as will
ender il discretionary in Grant to answer il.
We have now come to that point when
very member Of the opposition, in both
Houses Of Congress, must take united action.
is incumbent on them 70 meet at once and
emand OF the President the immediate recall
{ Sheridan and the dismissal OF Williams
'om the Attorney Generalship. II this is
enied, they should draw mp articles Of i'm
eachment against Grant, and issue an appeal
, the country live have not mistaken the |
'mper OF the people--not only in the Middle |
tafes, but at the North aud West--the re-
1pnse would be prompt and the support |
Already meetings are con |
'inplaied in the larger cities and Sheridan's. !
rufaI telegram ought to stimulate ID action
zen those who as set bat dimly app,ebead 1
! sanginary meaning. Already, TOO, crfry (
scent Republican journal throughout the |
,untry Is protesting as strongly as those of |
emoeraiie inclinings against the Infamous
'hfsa which Is being paFsasd 10 hold Louisa
% il subsection. There u Cause fr. some,
ing more than protest and il. there ,a any !
nnhood left among as, there win be, before {
ne suehe popular uprising al will adnionssi
rant that he has grossly violated the duties
his great Office, strip the shoulder. straps
om Sheridan, and SKATER to fraginenfsahe /.
nspiraey that has iia fVugaation-hehd At