Appletons' cyclopædia of American biography . asures would ac-complish a more satisfactory result, and, by actingwith promptness and firmness, he soon wrungfrom Spain ample apology and full reparation. Political troubles were still rife in certain statesof the south. The result of the election in Louisi-ana in 1872 was in dispute, and armed violencewas threatened in that state. Early in 1873 thepresident called the attention of congress to the in-adequacy of the laws applying to such case-, say-ing that he had recognized the officers installed bythe decision of the returning-board as represent
Appletons' cyclopædia of American biography . asures would ac-complish a more satisfactory result, and, by actingwith promptness and firmness, he soon wrungfrom Spain ample apology and full reparation. Political troubles were still rife in certain statesof the south. The result of the election in Louisi-ana in 1872 was in dispute, and armed violencewas threatened in that state. Early in 1873 thepresident called the attention of congress to the in-adequacy of the laws applying to such case-, say-ing that he had recognized the officers installed bythe decision of the returning-board as representingthe de facto government, and added: I am ex-tremely anxious to avoid any appearance of undueinterference in state affairs, and if congress differsfrom me as to what ought to be done, I respect-fully urge its immediate decision to that , however, took no action, and left withthe executive the sole responsibility of dealing withthis delicate question. The next year the troublewas renewed, and the fierce contest that was waged. between the Republicans under Kellogg, and theDemocrats under McEnery, their respective can-didates for the governorship, resulted in armedhostilities. Kellogg, the de facto governor, calledupon the Federal authority for protection, andGen. Emory was sent to New Orleans with U. S,troops, and the outbreak was for a time difficulties arose again, and the president sentGen. Sheridan to Louisiana to report upon thesituation of affairs, and. if necessary, to take com-mand of the troops and adopt vigorous measuresto preserve the peace. Gen. Sheridan became con-vinced that his duty was to sustain the governmentorganized by Kellogg, and. on the demand of thegovernor, he ejected some of McEnerys adherentsfrom the state capitol. The president submittedthe whole history of the case to congress, askingfor legislation defining his duties in the emergency,Getting no legislation on the subject, he continuedhis recognition of the governmen
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