New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-09

! Inc following letter from General Sher
| dan, was filed:
NEW ORLEANS, February 8, 1875.
| Hon. George F. Hoar, Chairman Congressions
| DEAR SIR-ln response to the INQUIRE
| of members of the congressional commi,
| tee as to the number Of persons killed an,
| wounded in this State since 1866, on accoun
of their political opinions. / have to stat
that the number reported to date is as fol
lowe:
Aiilec.
Observation-Disclosures. AZ,
! am sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General United States Army
MIR. Hoar, alter inquiring if counsel has
dence closed.
Mr.. Frye said-Mr. Chairman, in justic,
to myself and others, before this commute,
dissolves, think it proper to say that tn,
people here are mistaken as to the feelns
in the North toward them. During thu
war the soldiers of the North acquired 6
respect for the soldiers of the South anl
the soldiers of the South for those of the
North. When the war was over the people
of the North had respect for the people
OF the South which they never had before
came here with all that respect for the
people. Soon alter this investigator
commenced it became necessary tina,
counsel on both sides should be re
stricted liz the examination and cross
examination of witnesses, and, therefore
it was necessary that members OF
the committee should act in place OF
counsel, and the committee designated me
to act for one side; it then became neces
sary for me to pursue such line Of cross.
examination that would be pursued by the
counsel l represented; that MANY NAV
have thought l did this more extensively
than committee man should am aware,
but it was my duty to represent counsel,
and having 6one that duty. believe now
that 1t Is over l am just as capable of per.
forming my duty as an impartial committee.
man as before it commenced; you will un-
derstand that 1t was not a place sought by
me, but one into which was put BY choice
OF the committee to perform a certain duty.
So far as an personally concerned, have
been met by the greatest courtesy by every
one l have seen. and especially bv the
counsel on both sides.
MI. H0ar said: agree with Mr.. Frye in
bis statement in regard to the counsel Of
the persons represented here, and who
have displayed great ability and propriety.
Ut course, in an examination of this ex.
citing character, where the honor Of many
persons was called in question by the
charges affecting the law-abiding spirit of
the people and OF their civilization-many
things charged being barbarous-it is not
strange that there should be great feeling
among the persons affected by them. The
committee thank the counsel for their
courtesy, prOpriety and the manner thew
have obliged them
Mr.. Zacharie said-I desire to state that
there never has been the slightest misap.
prehensiOn on the part Of counsel of the
position OF Mr.. Frye. 1t is true that some
OF the witnesses, not acquainted with the
arrangements made, seein to have taken
otfense, and some of the press have COM
mented on it, which we regret very much.
But the counsel perfectly understand the
position of Mr.. Frye. To the committee
they desire to express their thanks for the
courtesy in permitting their presence, and
say that the city of New Orleans believes
that in the time afforded the committee
they have endeavored to learn the truth.
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Mr.. Marshall said-Betore the committee
breaks up have a word or two to say. All
The committee are here simply to discharge
heir duty. 1t has not been pleasant one
o me, because 1 have important duties
elsewhere. was appointed Just before the
COMMITTED started. in consequence of the
D bsence Of a member, and have never been
IN any Investigating committee, and have
cad very little of the reports of others. If
have appeared not to have been we'll in
ormed on tie subject, that is the reason.
During my stay here have become better
acquainted with my brethren, and the pre-
'ious high opinion had Of them, gained on |
ne ho0r OF the House, where We were not |
o much in contact, has been increased, for |
'ur relations have been most cordial. |
The result of this case it is i'm
'ossible to conjecture, but / will |
ay that should be very glad if all tie |
eople could consistently co operate to re- |
move the condition Of anarchy that now
xists in this beautiful State and restore it
one with peace, good order, good gov
rnment and of happiness. The Northern
eople would not only be satisfied through
ut their entire region to know that these
n1ortunate differences were settled in
louisiana on just principles SO as to give no
lst cause for dissatisfaction, but a shout
t Joy would arise over the whole North.
here is no doubt that every heart in the
'Orth desires that there should be peace.
rider and quiet in this State and Justice to
II classes and all men. and that the people
hould settle Down in harmony to de-
elop the prosperity Of this very in
eresting State. When we return to
ur places we shall endeavor to do Justice.
regret that l have had no opportunity to
nix with the people aud to meet them So
'ally, but l wish to say that we shall all
away with very strong wish in our
carts that the time is not detant when
etter days will come and the present trou-
les pass away; when there will be good
rder, harmony and peaceable government,
administered and bearing as
ght as possible on the people of the State.
The members of the committee then spent
'me little time shaking hands and ex.
hanging greetings with those present. and
ent away intending to leave for Washing.
n this morning.