The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
LOUISIANA.
Attitude of the Government Toward the
Rival Factions.

Altitude oil the Government Toward the
Rival Factions.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-Representatives El-
lis, Gibson and Levy, and Mr.. Bunker of Louis
lana, after an interview with the President this
morning, sent the following telegram to Mr..
The President says he sent despatch to
Packard Thursday, notifying him that troops
could no longer be employed to uphold either
claimant, and that he does not believe Packard
would attempt any offensive operations. The
PRESIDENT sent the despatch so that he might
nave time to retract his pretentions if disposed.
The President says instructions have been issu-
ed which cancel all orders for the preservation
OF the status quo, that neither you nor Packard
are any longer bound to observe it, and that he
means the people of Louisiana to be as free in
their affairs from federal interference as the
people of Connecticut. The President concurs
with us that you should Immediately issue a
proclamation urging protection, amnesty and
peace. We have submitted the foregoing des-
patch to the President. who authorizes us to
correct.
Public comment growing out of the latest
official action by the government here upon the
affairs OF the contending state governments in
Louisiana, received new phase today becau Sc
OF reports that differences of opinion had ori o.
mated between the General Of the army and
Secretary of War upon the ground taken by the
genera! government in telegram sent March
I'd, by direction of the President to Gen. Auger
as non-recognition Of either of the political
parties in Louisiana. Gen. Sherman today tel
egraphed to Gen. Auger in connection with the
subject, and repeated requests were made at
the headquarters of the army for copy of the
official despatch, but Gen. Sherman has declin-
ed to give it for publication, mainly on account
of the fact that it was more of personal COM
munication from himself to Anger than an Off
cial telegram. The General, however, does not
hesitate to say that under existing circum-
stances he conceives it to be in every respect
proper that Gen. Auger, in whose caution and
juagmeht ,aIn ne has every confidence, should re-
man on the ground for the purpose of prevent
ing any hostile overtures that might be made
Dy either party at New Orleans. and further
more zen. SHERMAN deprecates any action that
gn. ne aaksn winch would be construed into
PRESIDENT Hayes after he has had an onnor-
tunlty to of1cially consider the condition af af.
fairs IN Louisiana. and to discuss with his
friends and Cabinet advisers on the topic.
Gen. Sherman has also suggested that Auoar
shall advise Gov. Nichols to consider the I'M
portance of cautious action under the circum-
stances.
The Situation at New Orleans,
WASHINGTON, March 4.-New Orleans spe-
cialS of Saturday say that two companies of
troops arrived by che Mobile Railroad and are
qqartered in building in the rear of the State
House. Gov. Packard is as confident of recog-
nItlon as ever, but he has increased the State
house garrison to 500 white and black, half of
Wnom are constantly on guard. They believe
that United States troops will act in concert
VIII I'LL ehem IN case OF hostile demonstrations.
zen. Auger has received no additional orders
ana construes the situation as unaltered. Some
United States cavalry arrived from Kansas and
are said to be enroute for Ft Worth, but no time
is liked Tor their departure. A battery of 12
Founders were taken into the feneral barracks
which adjoins the state house.
Mr.. Hewitt is going to resign the chairman
ship of the Democratic Committee.