River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION.

The Commission submitted the PROPOSE
ton 10 slIite the two Legislatures to the Pack
ardites on the lStH. The Packard Legislature
held caucus and resolved not to accept the
terms. Tie Commission reported to the Presi-
dent the failure Of the scheme.
The Louisiana Commission seems To be
acting By indirection. On the 18th they III
formed q reporter that they thought the end
q their labors was near. This opinion seems
TO be based upon the desertion Of members Of
Packard's Legislature, and the corresponding
increase Of -Sielsolls's I5rgislature. Packard
claims that these desertiOns are instigated BY
the Commission The Commis don telegraphed
the President on the 20th stating that every
thing looked favorable to an adjustment As
ttey included ia their telegr . letter from
Gov. Nichols, piedging protection to all class
6 Ok citizens, il is Inferred that they intend 10
soitc Tie problem in a manner similar 10 the
South Carolina case. Packard still declares
his determination to stick, and his Legislature
held caucus u NEST exciting character
which resulted in passing resolutions de-
nOunciagth Commission for interfering In
the domestic affairs Of the State, and inducing
members TO Join Nichols ranks.
The President and Cabinet held a pro-
trac;ed session On the 20tli, considering the
report Of the Louisiana Commission. IL was
decided to Withdraw the troops and after Cabi-
net meeting the President sent the. following
letter.-Sir: Prior to my entering on the du-
ties u the Presidency there had been stationed
- order Of my predecessor, in the immediate
vicinity Of the building used IS a State House
+! in New Orleans, Louisiana, aud known as
Mechanics In ititIte, a detachment Of United
States infantry Finding them in that place
have though. proper TO delay decision OF
the question Of their removal until l could de-
ter1nine whether the condition OF affairs is
now sac! as to either justify or require the
continued military Intervention Of the Ma
tionaI Government in the affairs Of the State.
I IN ms opinion there does not now exist in
Louisiana such domestic violence as is con,
I templated IS the constitution as the ground
upon which the military power OF the national
7 government. may be invoked for the defense
. q the State. The disputes which arise as to
/ the rights Of certein claimants to the Chic
Executive office OF that State are to be settled
and determined not by the Executive Of the
United States, but By such orderly and peace
g9s EsIBQSd aE bf 2e roS tse BY ths con az
sIIrauee that no resort 10 violence is eontem
I plated, but ON the contrary the disputes il
question are 10 be settled by peaceful methods
under and in accordance with the Law, deem
i. proper to take action in accordance with tn,
I principles announced when entered upon tn,
duties Of the Presidency. You are therefor,
directed 10 see that the proper orders ar,
issued FOR the removal Of said troops, at al
early date, from their present position to sucl
regular barracks in the vicinity as may b,
selected for their occupation.
Isignedl RIB. HAYES.
To Hon. G. W. McCrary, Secretary Of War
IN accordance with the above, orders wer'
issued for the withdrawal Of the troops at nool
on the 9th. The Commission consider thei
laboTs practically concluded, and expect to re
turn to Washington in 4 day or two. Gen
Mcmillan left the Packard and joined tn
Nichols Legislature on the Goth, and eight o
ten more are expected to follow him in few
days.
The Commission closed their labors il
New Orleans and left Tor Washington on Ia,
E2lst. They claim 10 have accomplished NOR
than they expected lle Packard lie gislatGr
z Ia surrendered 70 the Nichols body, and OF
the 2lst Yarmouth and eight or ten others o
the Packard members entered and took seat
in The Nichols Legislature. They were re
ceived with great applause. Gov. Sicholl
drew $4,000 from his contingency fund to pa,
the police who have been guarding Packard.