New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-06

pleations of the State except far as they may
have bearing on his Office He thinks that Con-
gTess is beyond question responsible TOT the unset
tied condition OF affairs in that State, and that the
people are in such demoraliSed condition that they
win be satisfied with nothing unless it bears the
impress Of Congress. He said that very large por-
ton of the people Of Louisiana had idea Of the
questions at issue, aud could never understand any
action which might be taken by any State or pre-
tended State Government; that they would take
nothing less than the general Government
as o guide; and that, until Congress took
hold of the question and gave some in
dcation as to it's standing, Or at least, declined
by vote to have anything to do with it, the conten-
tons between the parties would continue lie said,
ever since Mr. Carpenters report had been presented
there has bSen foOling Of uncertainty among the
citizens. Many did not understand the relative i'm
portance and effect of such document, ana
many, doubt, having no knowledge as
to legislative affairs, deemed it conclusive Inc
Democrats and Conservatives, no doubt, supposed
that if they kept up the confusion and agitation
everything would turn out to their interest.
The Attorney General thought it was fatal mis-
take for Congress to leave the Louisiana question in
the condition in which Mr. Carpenters report placed
it. 1t would have been wel If the Kellogg Govern
ment had been squarely endorsed but if that conld
not have been done then Congress should have de-
clared for o new election. Anything would have
been better than nothing. Had any action been
taken at the time of Mr.. Carpenters report, CT
since there would have been peace in New-Orieans
to-day, and no cause for Congressional Committee
or the presence of the Lieutenant-General OF the
army.
When asked what he thought OF the retirement
Of the Democrats and c. iservatves from the State
House, he laughed and said it did not amount 10
anything, but it would not be Louisiana II there
were not two Governors aad two Legislatures
AS to the GROWING act of infamy ON
the part of the General Government in
sending its soldiers into the State House.
to intimidate and influence the organization OF the
Legislature the Attorney General had little to say.
In his eyes it was simply act of precaution ana
the presence of the troops only to suppress an
outbreak which was feared, and which he
thinks might have occurred but for
the presence of the troops. In regard
to the purposes Of the General Government,
In the New Orleans matter, Judge Williams said Its
only purpose was TO preserve the peace. lie asked:
What is there for Gen. Sheridan TO do his only
mission was 90 maintain the peace, and further than
that he was powerless" The effect of Sheridans
presence was salutary, and he thought the Commit
tee of Congress. by it's presence, had had
good effect When asked what he
thought would be the result OF all
this trouble. be answered that the opponents OF
Kellogg would not be wholly quiet and orderly IN
til action was taken by Congress, either one way or
way or another The people had an idea that the
whole question must be settled by Congress, and
until it is settled, either by passing resolutions III
favor of the Kellogg Government or ordering new
election peace caunot exist As soon as Congress
takes decided course quiet and prosperity Will re-
turn, but not before.