The report was accepted by the House.
In 1873 I visited Louisiana, as Chairman of a special committee raised for the purpose of inquiring into the conditions there, and ascertaining which of two rival State governments was the lawful one.

The investigation disclosed a terrible story of murder, brutality and crime.

I made the report, signed also by Mr.Wheeler, afterward Vice-President, and Mr.Frye, now Senator and President pro tempore of the Senate.

It told the dreadful story of these things with absolute truth and fidelity.

It is not worth while to revive these memories now.