The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-01-16

The caucus came to no definite conclusion
on the several subjects before them but it
is also understood that it was agreed to first
dispose Of the Louisiana matter. Indications
are that the discussion on the subject will
close tomorrow should session be held.
In accordance with the resolutions adopted
at recent Republican caucus for the ap-
pointment of a committee Of nine to sug-
gest such legislation rs is desirable to meet
the wants of the southern States, MIR. May
nard, the chairman, appointed the following:
f. X. Hoar, Tremain, Hazleton, and Harri-
son Of Tennessee.
From Our Own Correspondent.
Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.]
WASHINGTON, January 15.-The Admins.
tration senators are doing all in their power
to justify the course of the President in the
Louisiana troubles, but an effort will be
made to close the debate tomorrow, as
Mr.. Morrill, has given notice that he will
call up the Legislative and Executive ap-
preparation bill on Monday.
SchuTz, the mover of the resolution, will
claim the right to close the debate, and is
preparing himself for another speech on the
subject. TIMoN.
Indignation OF the Bostonians.
Boston, January 15.-A mass-meeting was
held at Fancuil Hall to-day to protest against
the military interference in Louisiana.
About three thousand persons packed the
building. All parties, classes, and cond-
tons were represented. The meeting was
very orderly, and great sympathy was mani
tested in the object of the call, though occa.
sional dissents from the speakers betokened
the presence of widely differing political
elements.
Hon. William Gray made an address de-
nouncing the great outrage committed
against the people of Louisiana in the recent
action of the troops. He maintained that 1t
was the duty of the Government to entrust
its power to cear-sighted, cool-headed Off.
GERS, and if such were not selected the people
had the right to hold the Chief Executive re-
sponsible. His remarks were frequently
cheered, and, when abiding to Sheridan,
Kissed.
Resolutions expressive of indignation at
the course of the military ia removing the
members of the LcgiSlatufeSSy :ahd eYerely de-
nouncing Belkuap for bis telegram of ap-
prevail, were roc:ferouSly applauded.
The resolutions were seconded by General
S. NJ. Quincy, and supported in an elabo.
rate speech by Hon. John @. Adams
from Senator SchurZ's standpoint regarding
recent occurrences as a national calamity.
Other speeches of similar tenor were made
Cries for Wendell Phillips, who occupied
prominent position in the gallery, were fire.
uuent during the meeting. He attempted
to speak from his position, but was urged to
the platform. He criticised Charles Francis
Adams for heading call for the Boston
meeting while he was resident Of another
town, but about two.thirds OF his hearers did
not like that, and cries Of ego on," I" hear
him. )" "shut up" alternated, as the majority
or minority gained vocal ascendancy.
The President, though evidently discon-
certed, made an appeal for free speech, and
Mr.. Phillips proceeded, criticising other pro-
minent non-residents for the part they bore,
and claiming they did not and could not re-
present Boston sentiment without being
called to account.
The crowd would hiss or cheer as the
spirit moved them; sometimes being in
perfect accord with the speaker, at other
times about equally divided as to their views
| OF what he put forth. Finally Mr.. Phillips
threw off his overcoat and was greeted
with cheers from all sides. He characterized
the Witt party as an unauthorized mob.
and declared it the duty of the United States
Government to protect its citizens. The mill
,ary, be said, would carry comfort into every
negro family in the South, while such resolu-
tions as were proposed would be productive
ofnothing but CONSERVATION. Voices ID" We
will pass them."l The blood of hundreds
Of blacks will be upon your skirts. "a
voice Get out, you have come here to
! kick up q row." Another voice. "Mcsmc-
rise him."] The President was vested with
power to protect those who were hunted
down, and such meetings as this tied his
hands.
Mr.. Phillips closed by saying he would
deem himself wanting in duty as an old Alb
oltionist not to return to the scenes of his
early efforts in behalf of the oppressed, and
retired amid storm Of cheers and Kisses.
1t was evident that Phillips's utterances weak
ened the effect of the meeting, and though
he was often interrupted there was no dis.
position to prevent his speaking.
An additional resolution complimentary to
the President and General Sheridan was Of
fered by an outsider, but loss by a two.thirds
vote, and the original resolutions were
adopted by the same proportion of ayes.
Indignation Meeting i'm Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, January l5.-There was an
immense indignation mass-meeting at Ma
sonic Hall tonight to protest against the
usurpations in Louisiana. Hon. Reverdy
Johnson delivered an address seriously
criticising the kilograms of Belknap and
Sheridan, and charging that the full respon-
sibility of what has occurred rests upon the
President.
Resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting were adopted.
ActfOo of the New York Legislature.
ALBANY, January 15.--ln the State Senate
resolutions were adopted condemning the
spirit and sentiments of Sheridan's BAN
ditti" dispatch; characterizing bis recon-
mendations therein as unprecedented in the
history of the country, and tending to the
destruction of constitutional liberty but at
the same time affirming mistaken confidence
in Sheridan's patriotism, fidelity, and lnteg-
rity. All the ayes were Republicans but
three, and all the noes were Democrats. The
latter objected to that portion affirming con-
tidence in Sheridan.
In the Assembly Republican member
offered resolution denouncing the organl"
cations In the South known as White
Leagues. Referred.
The Press OH President Grants
Message.
Of the Presidents message on the Loulsl.
.na nneStion the New York Tribune saws: