The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-28


fItical situation were rescinded, except SO far
as simply to require the use of troops when
necessary to tie preserva ion OF the public
peace He authorized me TO communicate tn1s
declaration to Mr.. Ellis, Of the L?uisiana dele
CATION. STANLEY MATTHEW'S
VIM NJ. LEVY.
E. A. BURKE.
The following was giveE to the Associated
Press February 81. evening. by MAJOR Burke:,
There has been no bargain between the
Nichols goyer4me9t gnd hTpnDiean autnorl5I
to elect q Republican for long-term Senator
ship"
Louisianians to ascertain If assurances OF nom
interference with the Nichols government
would be adhered to by Mr.. Hayes in case OF his
inauguration, and 1t IL ascertained that salts
factory guarantees have been given assuring
the permanent establishment Of the Nichols
government. On the other hand the Louisiana
Legislature has authorized Gov. Nichols to
guarantee peace, order and equal justice TO
Thes @Pd 6aGks vi flu protection In al
republicans tor past political conduct. but no
immunity for crime.
decided by the Legislature Of Louisiana at an
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 27. 1877.
E. A. Burke:
Will Hampton Nichols resolution be called
up to- morrow Was It by party vote that
r. T. NICHOLAS.
WASHINGTON Feb. 81. 1877.
Coy. +. r. Nichols, New Orleans:
Upon reading over dispatches SEQ that
have not clearly explained that the recent
strength OF 4 libusters l. spasmodie move
Carolina and largely composed Of members
who ALLOW US to .,a use them nnoa f foI
our State but who cannot be- held together for
any other purpose. The movement was organ.
ized by ourselves independe9t OF the original MAJ
| opponents Of the count, and after the party was
| helplessly demOralized Our leaders have no
| defined policy, and We have prospect OF
elect on under Republican auspices On the
other hand the substance, Of safety for our
| State. The Nichols and Hampton resolution
~ u 0'0"' '-' 'l'''''" 0 EA BURKE.
| WASHINGTON february II. 1877.
! To Gov f. T. Nichols New 0rleans:
| Louisiana delegation deemed 1t unw1se to In
! troduee Nichols and Hamilton resol luton at
this time and our party friends agreed dG TE Tna Us
| Conkling or Mort n President, and have new
election precipiated Resolu ion to break up
arrangements for peace and security, your
| government for national purposes. making US
again foot ball OF national politics. Our ar
raugement- secure you by other methods.
Once introduced our party supported Republt-
ca s favOring nOn-interference would not sup
| E. A. BURKE.
WASHINGTON February %, 1877.
Coy 2. T. Nichoi $. New Orleans:
| We have the authorized statement OF the Pres
ident concerning military, orders. in writing,
and confirmed by the President to four different
parties. We have the guarantee OF sherman.
| Dennison, Mat hews, Garfield, Foster, confirm
| ing the agreement rs submitted to caucus.
viii CHI. with &C ion caucus G. mmitted to writing,
copies exchanged and satisfactory, with written
| assurances from Hayes that he Is correctly rep
resented by his friends here-Foster and Mat
lhews-from whom we have written guarantees.
Gibson recovered. Ellis sick to-day:
Z. A. BURKE,
4. J. ELLIS.
VIM. NJ. LEVY.
WASHINGTON, February Is. 1877.
To Gov. F. T. Nichols, Now Orleans:
Interview with President this morning. he
will wit draw m litary from any Interference
with civil affairs as soon as ELECTORAL count
finished, and said he would so inform Kellogg
not you get quorum House to-day or to morrow
and r. affirm action Legislature before explFa-
ton session.. The orders referred to are made
out and in War Department. -
WASHINGTON March 1. 1877.
To Gov F. T. Ncholl-. New Orleans:
Reported that extra session cOnvenes to-mor-
row. Is it understood that there is no election
for long term Senator until about tenth OIL
''n' n0f'' '"'" 10 ""00A''"" A. BURKE.
NEW ORLEANS March /. 1877. q
To E. A. Burke, Wizards. Warrington:
| Republicans here say that Presidents order
removing troops intended in their interest, that
they may make sudden dasn and take court
buildings and stations bef,re we could rally or
bring troops from Barracks; seems reason to
believe Packard j. irving to recruit MS forces.
have not guarded hem heavily, relying on
statN quo; could place sufficient force
to aren or IN attack folly; and b., were re
short order. unless restrained by Federal reia-
lions. State these facts to President Ask him In
buildings by reason Of my willingness to gar
risc n "a on war footing whether retaking would
not be justitiabe; Ii not, whether Packard would
be ordered to replace matters as formerly Need
scarcely say can easily dispose OF him, i not In
tsrfered with. f. 7. NICHOLAS.
New ORLEANS March 1, 1877.
To Major E. A. Burke. Washington. D. O.:
Fully understand No election Of Senators
until tenth. F. r. NICHOLAS.
NEW ORLEANS, March 1, 1877.
tinue fifteen days. F. T. NICHOLAS.
WASHINGTON. March /, 1877,
To Gov. F. T. Nichols New o orleans:
The weary struggle OF aimes5 flibuSters
continues Final declaration may be made by
o'cogk to-moEr2w The President PSI LEM sai 6 TO-
row e. A. BURKE.
WASHINGTON, March 2, 1877.
To Gov. T. T. Nichols. New Orleans:
Hayes and Wheeler declared elected-four,
fifteen, Protect Your government in all branch
''-'-' '''- E. A. BURKE.
WASHINGTON. March 1, 1877.
To Gov. F. T. Nichols:
Advise me at capital to-day if any occurrence
of importance; have you any prospect quorum
House to-day; make extra effort to secure II;
Il. A. BURKE.
WASHINGTON, March 2 1877
To Judge Stanley Matthews;
Trouble and violence Is being organized in
New orleans Dy PacKaTd as last desperate
charac or Of the issue. and have authentic adj
vices that his action is inspired from Washing
ton by parties unknown to me.
The immediate issue OF the military lnStrue-
J tions withdrawing troops from any support of
his government aud from interference with the
civil affairs of the State will check that which
may cause world of trouble. II they attack
blood will flow.
I am at the White House,
Respectfully, E. A. BURKE.
WASHINGTON CITY. March 2, 1877.
To Gov F. 7. Nichols. New Orleans:
The President says he sent dispatch to
Packard yesterday. notifying him that troops
coqld no longer be employed to uphold either
claimant, and that he does not believe that
| Packard would attempt any offensive opera
tons.
The President sent the dispatch 50 that he
might have time to retire his Dretensions II dis
, posed.
| Tha Prasidant instrnctinna have been