The Portland daily press., 1877-04-11
LOUISIANA.
Yesterdays Work of the Commission.

Yesterday Work of the Commission.
New ORLEANS. April 10-Ihe commission
met shortly before 10 this morning. After
some consultation among themselves thew re-
ceiyed delegation of about 30 colored men. 40
called of all classes, representing all the learn
ed professions, and some OF them being mer-
chants and others brokers and planters. Col.
ment during the war, headed the delegation.
Addresses were made by Rev. Mr.. Bryant. r.
Morris Chester, Mr.. Atwood, and T. d, S.
Tucker, all very able. la general they por-
trayed the struggles and hardshlps of their race
and the necessity of protection. They asked
the national government to assist in asserting
title of Gov Packard to be the equal of the
title of President Hayes, but they intimated
that if Nichols was ultimately to become Gov
ernor, they would like to be heard upon the
matter, not for the purpose of traducing INIT
for the guarantee of the future of their race.
They impressed the commission as able and
faithful men. Messrs. McVeigh, Harlan. Haw.
ley and judge Lawrence responded. The in.
terview lasted till 1 o'clock
A delegation next appeared headed by ex-
GOV. Baker, formerly military governor of
Louisiana, who with several others presented
statements and opinions. A similar volunteer
committee followed which was COMPOSED of
old Union men of the state. Six gentlemen
came next representing the judicial districts of
the state, amongst them Judges Marks and
allegiance in their several districts to The Pack
ard government and the ability of Packard to
maintain himself.
Mayor Plllsbury and five gentlemen of the
City Council came before the commission. Of
lering tne courtesles OF the city and presenting
many verbal written statements concerning the
condition of the city government
The Mayor presented mauy figures showing
the bardens and embarrassments of the peonle.
and affirmed that the city would do what it
could, and had no disposition to repudiate.
Other citizens were called singy and in groups
from different sections of the state, and gave
information to the commission respecting the
situation in their several localities. arguing
their opiniensito the commission. The com.
mission consented to meet in the morning a
small oelegatlon OF business men of the city,
and also the board of education of the state.
The commission have addressed a communica-
ton to the committee of each legislative body,
asking them to furnish map of the state.
showing the various judicial districts with a
compact statement relative to the alleged dis
turbance Of the kellogg and Packark Supreme
Court, and the creation of a count il
statement in relation to the district Judges, how
many Republicans and how many Democrats.
with the political course of each, respect
ing which Governor he recognized and his
acts OF recognition. Also with regard to police
Jurles, who correspond in each parish to the
selectmen or county commissioners in the
Northern States. So far as those police iuries
may have automatically reported concerning
their allegiance to one or the other government.
Similar statements were requested with regard
to other officers, and also as to the control of the
various State institutions; also as to the vote OF
the State, 1divided according to color and to
party: also, statements as to the taxes collected
by either of the State governments since its or.
ganization, and the disbursements made, and
any other facts which may tend to show the
actual control of the State.
When the Commission are not in session they
are individually comforting and advising with
citizens OF all parties. While they are pursu.
ing an official line of investigator and inquiry,
and while there are of course inpumerabe
communications going on and calculations OF
the future among politicians of all pa ties, they
are good at any moment to see their work
taken away from them by some unexpected
combination of affairs. They are careful to
disclaim any connection with compromise OF
bargains of any sort, and refrain from CONVEX.
sations regarding senatorships or federal pat.
rOnage.