The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-01-25

Ano,he- Dopble-Hesded Government


was soon followed by contention IoT
possessi0n. On the morning OF the 9th.
rit5zeus to the number of 1900 or !
more assembled in Lafayette Square /
New Orleans and were sworn in as |
state militia by order Of Gov. NICHOLS. |
The object was TO secure possession OF |
the Supreme court room for the pur- |
pose Of swearing in the judges appoint |
cd by Nichols and also to obtain pos /
session of other public buildings and |
the police station. The Nichols mill. |
tia were under command OF Gen. |
Ogden. i
At u o clock Gen. Odgen's command
reached the court buildings, and de-
mand being made for their surrender,
they were quietly given up, although
the police in charge were instructed
to resist, so that fight might be fore
ed. and plea made for a call upon
United States troops. The Nichols
Judges, including the judges for the
supreme court. were then Installed,
and directly afterward move being
made upon the State arsenal that, too,
fell without a struggle, but with ooO
stand of arms. All OF the
police stations were captur-
ed the Packard police surrender
ing without Eight, and Metropolitan
police, appointed by Nichols took pos
session. In fact, the Democrats cap
tured everything without bloodshed,
EXCEPT the State House. This building
was occupied by Packard and the Re-
publican Legislature, and Q strong
force of packard's police protected it.
Here it was supposed 4 conflict would
take place, but Nichols issued an or
der disbanding his militia and leaving
the Republicans III quiet possession OF
the State House.
While this was going on the general
government was urged to interfere
with q. S. soldiers, but this request
only brought the following telegram
from Washington to Gen. Augur at
New Orleans.
dispatch lust received from United States
Marshall at New Orleans indicates that unan
thorzed armed bodies ot men are organized
and assembling in manner 20 threaten ana
peace and safety OF the city. Ii THIS ne 30, no
tify the leaders OF sucb organization that they
must desjst on rain of coming II conflict with
the United States authority sustained by the
military power OF the government. Report Of
once the situation and your action; keeping
in mind the fact that this order has no refer
ence to recognition Of either OF the claimants
Tor the goyernorship or either Legislature.
]. d. CAMERON, Secretary Of War.
Under this telegram the United
States troops would have interfered tC
dispense Nichols militia, II they had
not voluntarily disbauded- NICHOLS
then appointed 1000 policemen from
the ranks Of the disbanded militia and
they are still on duty. The next day
following the bloodless revolution the
Republican legislature elected eX-Gov
kellogg to the United States Senat'
for the long term. The Democratic
legislature, not to be outdone IN enter
prise. has been holding sessions durln!
Che week past and balloting for u. ,
Senator, for the long term. Tn
Republican legislature has been ballot
ing Cor Senator for the short term. Til
last ballot reported standing Pinch
back, - Antoine, - Beattle, II
Lewis. l6 remainder scattering.
Charges OF attempt to bride Repuf
lcans 10 leave their legislature IN
ioin the Democratic organization III
freely made. Four Senators absente
themselves from the State House lea1
Quorum. They concealed themSetye
at Pinchbacks residence and an asst
ciated press telegram Of the i2th give
the following account OF the atteml
of the republican Sergeaat-at~armS
capture them.
This afternoon Gen. Badger OF Gov. Paol
ards militia, with body OF men visited Il
residence OF Mr. pinchback, and demandt
SEA- hax 1o,a4ta oft
ofiour Senators believed To be concealed Their
Pnchhack said he did not recognize any SUI
authority for invading his premises, ana II
attempted 10 force an entrance he would do
at hrs peril, and refusing to say whether =
Senators were there or not Gen. Badger (
after intimating that he would return with
larger force, and Pinohback, II Is said, 1n'
inToked the aid OF the Nichols poliee, W
are on duty in the ne ghnorhoo0.
Deputy Shorif Walsh, with posse OF TIVE
~ men, took possession OF the superior "a
Court this afternoon, or al order rom l.
FIFTH Discric. Court enjoining The sheriff irf
recognizing that Court, which ~ the one. !
Gently abolished by the Republican Legisl
ture.
The next sensation was the folio
ing DAY when Pinchback himself al
three Of the four of the missing sen
tors formally joined the Democrat
Legislature. An associated press q
patch OF the 18th from New orlea
tells the story rs follows
At s O'clock this evening Senators DE Nj
lcooredl w neeler and Hamlet, aoconpAni
hv Pinchback. entered the Democratic 81
ate. and were greeted with cheers. Ate
short executive session the tive former v
admitted 10 sests and sworn IL Hamlet ,
granted permission 10 make & personal ext
1atien. which he did, he not being elected
the Democrats claimed. he explained
he had withdrawn from the Republican 5
ste and would not serve with II. After ID
piuehback was granted permission 10 mAR
personal explanation.
He said the action Of himselfand these
at0rs was only decided upon after mature
liberation. They intended - stand the
Ard of the die. They came there IS Aepu
cams. because they believed the Interests
the State above party. He denounced
Republican party OF Louisiana IN unIneas'
terms. and said that Hayes, II lnausara
could not afford to sell his adminlstra
with this blight on the prosperity, o. the
pie He accused Ex-Governor Kellogg q
curing his election a Senator ny cor
means. ,
The following was received AZ !
Orleans OIL the morning CT the l5ti
WASHINGTON u. c.. Jan. Il. lS77.--Io