Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-01-08

The Louisiana Legislature met on Monday
last. A strong guard of soldiers was stationed
in the vicinity of the State House as precau-
tionary measure, but there was no outbreak.
Ex-Mayor Wilt was placed liz the chair as
temporary presiding officer by reclamation =
Then resolution was adopted by reclamation
seating he FIVE Democratic meulbers, the va
lidity of whose election was referred to the
Legislature by the Returning Board. This
gave majority 10 the Democrats. A vote
was taken for Speaker, Ex-Mayor Wilt re-
ceiving 55 votes, aud was declared elected. Al
this juncture Gen De Trobriand appeared and
presented letter from Gov. Kellogg, direct
ing him TO exclude all persons claiming 10 be
members except those whom the Returning
Board certified 10 be elected. After long
parley the gentlemen who had been seated
contrary 10 the report Of the Returning Board
were pointed out, and General De TrobPiand
directed file of soldiers to conduci them TO
seals outside the bar of the House. The clerk
of the former House was then put hack in his
place. The Democratic representatives, head
ed by Speaker Wiliz, then marched out Of the
hall and State House. both Of which were clos
ed soon as The last Democratic representa-
tive went ont. They went to No. u st. Lonis
street. followed by large crowd, who checred
them on their way. Speaker Wiltz was loud
ly called upon, when he came outand address
ed the crowd in the following words:
'sWe have attempted and succeeded in or
ganizing the House of Representatives. was
elected Speaker, and, after permanent or
ganization, notwithstanding interference Of
police, we have had proceedings until few
minutes ago when United States troops forci-
BILE expelled about eight or ten OF our duly
seated members. We tnen retired and left and
come to our people to tell them what has been
donc,''
Other speakers followed connselling order,
and asked the crowd TO retire. Speake Wiz
called the members together, and adjourned
them until 1870 O'Clock to allow members
some rest and time for refreshments.
Those who remained. 81 in number, and
not a quorum, proceeded to organize the
House. by electing ex- Governor Hahn. Speaker.
The Governors message was read No Demo-
cratic members of the Senate were present.
Gen. Sheridan has assumed command in New
Orleans
General Sheridan on Tuesday sent tele-
gram TO the Secretary Of War, suggesting
that the terrorism now existing in Louisiana,
Mississippi aud Arkansas can be entirely
moved and confidence restored by the arrest
and trial OF the leaders Of the w bite Leagues
He further suggests that Congress shall de-
clare them banditii. He adds hat if the
President were TO issue proclamation to that
effect, no further action need be taken, except
WHat WOulu ueFOiNe on MID.
LATEST The merchants, clergy and all
prominent citizens of New Orleans have united
in denouncing the statements of Sheridan as
base and Infamous lies, but still he is support
ed by the administration.
THE AFFAIR IN CONGRESS.
Congress reassembled on Tuesday after the
Christmas holidays. The event Of the das in
the Senate was "A discussion upon affairs in
Louisiana. NJ Thurman led off by a resolu-
ton requesting the President 10 furnish infor-
nation Of the actions of United States troops
in the State, especially in relation 10 The break
ing mp Of the Legislature on Monday, and by
what authority That was done. Mr.. Conkling
promptly moved the insertion Of the formula
. ii 10 his tht Presideut's) Judgment not in
compatible with the public interests MIR.
Thurman objected, and declared that the peo-
pie had The right to demand statement. Mr.
Conkling replied, and hot debate ensued, in
which presidents of usage were freely quoted
for and against the objectionable phrase Mr.
Thurman conducted the discussion in mas
terly manner, and denounced the unlawful
and tyrancal ways in which the United
States army has been used for the oppression
OF the eople OF Louisiana, aud to defeat the
ends Of justice. Messrs. Conkling, Morton,
Howe and Edmunds, of Grants upholders
fought desperately for the chief, aud attacked
the White League organization Mr.. Sauls-
bury spoke briefly aad worthily answered
the arrogant question Of Mr.. Howe, y g VIA:
will you do about ii should the President
refuse to answer r. by curtly saying the
people 50 would tear the gown from the should
ers OF this Cesar" Pending The discussion
The Senate, at 4. 40 P. NJ. adjourned.