Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-11
louisiana.

MISSION yesterday TeCelNeu d uEicBatluuol apuul
thirty colprei men, representing allthe learned
professions, aud some Of them being merchants
ami others brokers and planters. Col. James
Lewis, the commander OF coloved regiment
daring the war, headed the delegation. ADJ
dresses we're made by the Rev. Mr.. Bryant, I.
Morris Chester, Mr. Atwood and J. D. S.
Tucker.
In general they portrayed the struggles and
h2Sdships Of their race, and the necessity OF
protection. They asked the national govern.
nant to assist them, aud declared the title OF
Gov Packard to be the equal Of the title Of
President Hayes, but they intimatcd that if
Nichols was ultimately to become Governor
tbcy would like TO hc heard upon the matter,
uot oi the purpose Of trading, but for guaran-
tees ior tie future OF their race.
hIcssrs McFeigh. Harlan, HaWley and J udge
Lawrence responded.
\ delegation next appeared headed by ex
Gov. Baker, former military governor OF Louis
lana, who, with several others, presented state
nents aud opinions.
4 similar volunteer committee followed,
! composed OF old Union meu OF the State. Six
gentlemen camo next, representing Judicial
districts Of the State, amongst them Judges
Marks and Pardee, aud gave their opinions con-
carulng the allegiance 10 their several districts
TO the Packard government, and the ability
Of Packard to maintain himself. Mayor Pills
bury and five gentlemen OF the City Council
came before the Commission offering the cour
lesies OF the city, and presenting many verbal
ana written statements concerning the condl
ton oil the city government.
The city debt was 10 1874 $24 100000 1t
is now 80, 0O0, 900. The tax list is Sic, O00,-
900, and Of the State STA, 900, 000. The popu.
lation Of the city is 100000 The rate OF taxa
ton in the city was, 10 1874, % cents on the
dollar in 1919, . cents on the dollar, and 10
1876, ! ! cent on the dollar. The State and city
taxation are n0w together POI mills IN the dol.
lar.
The Mayor presented many other figures Of
great interest, showing the burdens and embar.
rasamouts Of the people, and affirmed that the
2ity would do what it could, and had no dispo
ali1n 10 rrruliatc. Other citizens called sing.
Il aud III groups from different sections Of The
State to give information to the Commission
| respecting the situation iii their several local.
ties, urging their opinions On the Commission.
The Commission consented to meet ibis
morning small delegation Of the business men
OF The cts, and also the Board Of Education Ct
the State The Commission had addressed
communication to n committee OF each legisla
tive body asking them to furnish a map OF the
State showing the various judicial districts,
with j compact statement relative to the al
laged disturbance OF The kellogg Packard .ju
pre1,c Court and the creation Of court in
Mace thereof by Nichols; also statement 10
relation to district Judges; how macy republi.
caus aDd how many democrats, with the pnliti
col * :cb r,iijlh florcr1ar
he recognized and his acts Of recognition; also
with regard to the police jurie5, who correspond
!n each parish to The selectmen or county COM
Hlis;io1ers 10 Northern States, so far as those
roiicG uries may have authenticaly reported
their allegiance to one or theother government.
'5ilitar statements We're requested with regard
tn other aitlr%, aud also as to the c0ulr0l
u! the vari0ii9 Scale Institutions, also as to the
vote OF tie State divided according to color
aud to party; also statements az to taxes col
!rctch hy either Ut the State governments since
its organization and the disbursements that
have been ina!c, aud any other facts which
may tend 10 .huW tlie actual control OF the
State, E,1.
When the Commission are not in session
they are Individually couferrng aud advising
with citizens Of all parties.
~ uoon To ;laY the probation time ainttcd
hy resolution OF the Nichols Legislature for al!
absent members Ia take their seats. with full
little 10 receive nl'age and per diem expires.
Tie IinprcSsi0D among conservatives Is that
enough members may avail themselves OF this
resolution to give the Nichols House return
ing board quorum.
i'iuchback states that he has consummated
all the arrangements 10 carry over to the Mich
oils Legislature cunugh Of Packard's members
to make returning board quorum for the
former. lie says The exodus may begin to-day,
but at any rate will occur before the Commits
sion leaves.
There are Indications OF discomfort among
the pG0pie Al statements which have come
from Washington to the effect that the present
situation will not be disturbed for some time 1t
is said that if the President does not soon show
his hand the people cannot be restrained, but
Gov. Nichols still asserts his power to prevent
any outbreak pending the settlement.
1t was reported last night that propositions
would be made to both Governors today modi.
flying the original plan to the extent of fusing
the Legislatures upon the basis Of supervisors
returns instead Of tie returning board. This
plan would give q democratic maj ority OF four
on Joint ballot. The President will be Informed
that this change is necessary.
wv. hChGtC saiu ycSleIuuy that nc VIII ac-
cept any plan Of compromise which President
Hayes will say he approves. If the President
has none to propose then he demands that
either Gov. Nichols or himself should be
promptly recognized, the President, be said,
has the right TO recognize Nichols, but has no
right to withhold his hand and permit legal gov
ernmeut to be crushed out by force.
EPIsCoPAL CoUNcIL-The Richmond corre.-
pendent Of the Peterburg Index says
l hear that st tho Council in Stsunton next
month there will be lively times The low
Church party in the diocese propose to make
vigorous fghtin opposition TO operate music,
white altar cloths, and floral decorations al Eas
ter. Then too there will be an effort made 10
form new diocese to consist Of all that section
CT the State lying on the south side Of the James
river. And it is also stated that there will be |
RI ei0r: to appoint an assistant Bishop az il |
is claimed that the diocese is so large that some
portions Of ii are for long periods without epis.
copsl visilatioDs. All these things will tend to |
make tile session Of the Council very interest |
ng this yesr.