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affairs in Arkansas. Porter relates the cons
dition of affairs in Arkansas prior to the
organization Of the militia aud the declars'
ton Of martial law. He says the tate
government was certainly in some danger
previous to the Presidential election. He full
ly indorses Governor Claytons action although
many conservative republicans thought 1t
unEise. He says the militia is under toler-
able control, snd that all the pluudering, etc
reported by the press, is the taking of suF>
plies under order, they being instructed to
live of the country, lie says the Cover
nors course accomplished much more, good
tha1 the most saDguine expected. The
Governor is now disposed to relieve each
county from martial law as soon as 1t can be
done with safety
ELECTION FRAUDS.
Chicago, Jan 9-The Posts New York
special says that much Indignation is felt
among republicans at the outrageous conduct
Of democratic officials 10 suppressiDg evidence
of the election frauds because it duplicates
prominent members Of the democratic party.
The Sun gives this important account OF
the Sheriff aud his posse while sub com
mittee of Congress were ihvesti eating the
charges The committee were in session at
the United States Court building, yesterday
afternoon. While several witnesses were
under examination, whose testimony was
supposed to be very damaging to the city
police, Sheriff o. Brien, and posse Of depu-
ties appeared at the door aud demanded ad
mission. The Sergeant at. Arms demanded
by what authority, but the Sheriff and his
officers did not deign to exhibit any warrant
for the action, but crushed in the doors and
arrested every witness before the committee.
The prisoners were borne away. The Sheriff
stationed three deputies at the door to arrest
any witness that might appear.
New York, Jan. 9-The EOening Tete
gram says that three or four witnesses taken
before the Congressional Committee are
notorious thieves, counterfeters aud burglars
and they were arrested by order of the Dis
trict Attorney. They we're afterwards re-
cogDized by the police. The Telegram says
three Of them volunteered information that
they were to receive fifty dollors for the in
formation concerning election frauds.
THE NEW YORK sENAToRsHIP.
New York, Jan. 9.-The Tribune to-day
supports Marshall Roberts for the Senator
ship. There is a movement on foot to bring
forward Hon. Ransom Balloon, Judge of the
Superior Court, as another competitor.
CONTEST FOR SENATOR IN MISSOURI.
St. Louis, Jan. S.-A dispatch to the
Ausinger says general caucus Of the Legis
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Schurz and Gen. Loan, candidates for Ssna-
torship, to define their positions. General
Loan being unwell was not present. The
caucus turned out to be a mass meeting
largely attended by citizens as we'll as
members. Schurz defined his position on
suffrage and amnesty. In the course of his
remarks he, severely criticised Henderson
and Drake, aud concluded by alluding to
his worldwide reputation, saying the attene
ton of Europe was directed to the contest.
He believed his position would encourage
immigration tn this country.
Messrs Drake and Henderson replied,
the former bitterly and the latter ridiculing
Schurz. The ADVOCATES of General Loan are
still noisily boasting their strength, aud
claiming to have a majority pledged to him,
and call for a caucus to'nighl, at which
both Loan and SchUrz were invited to speak,
has already received the signatures of many
members. Henderson was reported as hays
ing said be would give more for his chances
now than when he was frst elected, and
when the entire press Of the State opposed
him. The democratic strength in the joint
ballot will be 81. In case all members are
admitted in the present Senatorial contest
they will stand aloof from combinations with
radical factions affecting the result.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Washington, Jan. S.-Mr. Spencer intro.
duced bill to regulate the price to ,encour>
age the growth Of cotton in the United States;
referred. Remaining business unimportant
After considerable discussion, several pri
vate bills for the relief of certain poslmas.
ters passed. Also bill relieving certain
non. commissioned officers from disability.
On Monday the House went into Com
mittee of the Whole.
Mr.. Logan made lengthy speech n op-
position to Jenck's Tenure of Office bill,
declaring that the bill created life tenure in
office, which he considered opening the road
TO aristocracy.
Mr.. Jencks replied resenting the charges
The House passed the the Military Acad.
emy Appropriation bill.
DEATH OF GEN. ROUSSEAU.
New Orleans, Jan. 8-Geoeral Rousseau
died very calmly at | o'clock last night,
having taken leave of his friends and staff a
short time previously. Manifestations of
grief are universal. Foreign Consul and
American flags are displayed at half mast.
as will be buried to morrow. General
Buchanan has assumed command by virtue
of seniority.
DEATH OF ]. MINOR BoTTs.
Richmond, Jan. S.-John Minor Bolts
died at his residence in Culpepper county
this morning
MISCELLANEOUS.
Augusta, Me, Jan. 8.-Governor Cham>