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Japhet.

Two facts may here be stated. Just in proportion as the whites recovered
control of their local governments, in that proportion negroes ceased to
be killed; and when it was necessary to Radical success to multiply
negro votes, though no census was taken, formal statistics were
published to prove large immigration of negroes into the very districts
of slaughter. Certainty of death could not restrain the colored lambs,
impelled by an uncontrollable ardor to vote the radical ticket, from
traveling to the wolves. Such devotion deserved the tenderest
consideration of Christian men and women, and all means of protection
and loving care were due to this innocent, credulous race. A great
bureau, the Freedmen's, was established, and in connection with it, at
the seat of government, a bank. It was of importance to teach the
freedmen, unused to responsibility, industry and economy; and the bank
was to encourage these virtues by affording a safe place of deposit for
their small savings. To make assurance doubly sure, the "Christian
soldier of the United States army" was especially selected to keep the
money, and he did--so securely, in point of fact, that it is to be
apprehended the unfortunate depositors will never see it more. After so
brilliant an experience in banking, prudence might have suggested to
this officer the wisdom of retiring from public view. Fortune is
sometimes jealous of great reputations and fresh laurels. The success of
his first speech prevented "Single-speech Hamilton" from rising again in
the House of Commons; Frederick failed to repeat Rossbach, and Napoleon,
Austerlitz; but the "Christian soldier" rushed on his fate, and met it
at the hands of the Nez Perces. The profound strategy, the skillful
tactics, the ready valor that had extinguished bank balances, all failed
against this wily foe.

While the excitement growing out of the untoward event mentioned was at
its height, President Johnson summoned me to Washington, where I
explained all the circumstances, as far as I knew them, of the recent
murders, and urged him to send General Hancock to command in New
Orleans. He was sent, and immediately restored order and confidence. A
gentleman, one of the most distinguished and dashing officers of the
United States army, General Hancock recognizes both the great duties of
a soldier of the Republic--to defend its flag and obey its laws,
discharging the last with a fidelity equal to his devotion t