The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-05

/ WudL Wdys
| THE FEDERAL TROOPS.
The following is list of the United States
troops now engaged in the support of the
State-House: Companies F, G, II and A,
Sd Infantry, whole Of the 18th Regiment OF
Infantry and three companies of the 22d In
fantry, in all about HOO men.
| At the Custom-House is stationed COM
pany, numbering 60 men, of the 7th U. S.
Cavalry, commanded by Col. Benton.
In one sense it may be considered fortunate
that the Congressional Committee were here in
propria personae to witness yesterday excite
ment. The distinguished body, with whom.
in great measure, is vested the people of
Louisiana's claim for justice from the United
States Government, can form an impartial
opinion of the condition of affairs from to-day s
proceedings. If corrobatory evidence was
wanting to the disclosures elected during the
Congressional investigation, the treatment the
august committee met with, ought to convince
them of the tyranny everywhere paramount.
The Congressional Committee feeling that
it was their bounden duty to witness the as
sembling of the Legislature this morning,
adjourned to be present in body when the
Legislature met Quietly pursuing the even
tenor OF their way toward the State House,
little dreaming that any obstruction would
meet them, they were suddenly and peremp-
torially ordered to halt at the corner of
St. Louis and Old Levee streets by
United States troops, who, despite the
entreaties of some and the angry demands
of other Congressman, refused to pass the
distinguished body until the officer of the
guard was called, who, to make the situation
more serious, came, consulted his superior
officer, the result of which, after considera-
BILE delay, was the safe passage of the now
angered and impatient committee. As Gen.
De Trobriand at this juncture appeared on the
scene, the party without any further him
drance entered the State House. Mr.. Potter
hind the main party, were not SO fortunate, as
the sentry on duty challenged them, and it
was not without lengthy parley and ex-
PLANTATION that they were also allowed to pass.
Owing to the occupation of st. Louis
street, there was not little inconvenience
occasioned to business men. One gentleman
could not reach his landlord to pay his rent,
and another had to defer sending provisions
to his family.
There were many other smaller incidents
around the State-House yesterday during the
day, that at times seemed to be but the pre-
cursor of larger events. But happily these
fears did not become verified, as the Offend
ers we're marched off by the police as quickly
as they were caught in any wrong action.
Among other little events we noticed po-
iceman of the Third Precinct, who, after
being relieved from duty, became gloriously
drunk, just to celebrate the day, Of course
This officer, in his own idea, was quite q
hero-nay, more than that. he was a chevalier
'sans peur ct sans reproche."
This fact he sought to impress upon the
minds of an appreciative crowd, who listened
to his deeds of valor with admiration till he
began to dilate upon his deeds on the mem
orable 14th Of September; then, and only
then, did they dissent from his opinions, and
gave vent to their displeasure in very strong
terms. One belligerent gentleman gently
whacked the unfortunate peeler under the
nose, which drew forth the claret in copious
streams.
On the corner Of Royal and st. Louis quite
demonstrative gathering was collected, who
gave vent to their pent-up feelings by yells,
hootings and cat-calls at the slightest pro-
vocation. They gave the unfortunate peelers
who were stationed there deal of annoyance.
Mr.. Mari, of the State Central Committee,
appreciating this fact, called upon the crowd
to be quiet. He made strong speech to
them and for the time effectually quelled their
clamor. He told them that their cause was a
good one, and that it was fully appreciated
up North; that aid would soon come;
patience was all they needed; they could
gain nothing by creating disturbance, but
they must remain quiet and abide their time.
His words soothed their feelings and quiet
was once more restored.
: The Latest Last Night.
Mayor Wilt, last night, about 1890, dis
patched to President Grant q Geographic let