The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1875-01-13
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i 6he4adau evidently, feels the acriti-
cisms, Apd last Saturday promised to
lssMafd the proof sustaining his states
ments. The Secretary Of War telet
gfaphed Sheridan that the Presiden-
and all Of the Cabinet sustained him.
Sheridan telegraphs the Secretary Of
War. along statement, frem which the
following is condensed: On his arrival
in New Orleans every one anticipated
bloodshed on the organization Of the
Legislature. Regrets were openly ex-
pressed that Kellogg was not killed in
September, and threats of assassination
of the Republican members in order to
secure the organization Of the Legisla-
ture, were freely made, and one member
was actually kidnapped and kept from
being present at the organization. Gen.
Emory stationed troops near the Capt.
tol to- preserve peace. These troops
were first called upon and used by the
democrats to preserve order after their
coup do 'etat, and were as freely given
as they subsequently were to Kellogg.
The House was called to order By the
clerk of the old House, and fifty demo-
Gratis, and fifty two republican legisla.
tors were present. Wilt reelected in
the democratic caucus for Speaker, and
Hohee in the Republican. The Clerk
had not finished announcing the result,
when Wilt was nominated for Speaker,
and the motion was declared out of
order by the Clerk. Some one, however,
put the question amid cheers from the
democratic side, and Wilt rushed to
the restrum, pushing aside the Clerk,
seized the Speakers chair and gavel,
and declared himself elected A major
ity protested, but Wilt paid no atten-
tion. A democrat was in like manner
declared elected Clerk, and one Flood
Sergeant.at-arms. The Speaker appoint
cd a dozen or more Captains Of the
White League, who were present, As
sistant Sergeants-at-arms, whereupon
they turned down the lapels Of their
coats, displaying the badge Of Assistant
Sergeant alarms, and the republican
members, after protest, left the house
in body. - asS. ! e. e .'.. (. <s S'
/ - Iu0S0 SC0ueS WoI0 duIO Iu0 WlAN0St
confusion, and pistols and knives were
draw on the floor and in the lobby-the
democrats calling the military to aid
them. 4.it ~ 5000 !.
Detrovand being informed by the act
ing Speaker that he could not preserve
order, quietly restored order, receiving
personal thanks from the Speaker, and
q resolution of thanks by the House.
Fifty two republican members signed
arpetition to the Governor, stating their
grievance, and asking protection, where.
upon the Governor asked for military
assistance, and the usurping members
and officers were removed by their aid,
though care was taken to interfere
With nolegally elected member, ,whsther
republican nor democrat. The demo
cratss had admitted five members not
returned by the: board, and they and
the usurping officers were elected. & q I
| 10 Inall this turmoil. when bloodshed
seemed imminent, the military sought
onlyli4o preserve peace and prevent
bloodshed, aanvd the Lieatenant General
| believed that through their action this
:resaits#as accomp isked. " lS':-.1 &,
I; This istaten1ent seems straightfor-
ward and, nosdoabt,n will be generally
Acceptsd, iibut for Shefidan's banditt
Telegram which preceded it. II u. . !
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