The New York herald., 1872-12-13
TWO LEGISLATURES BUT NO GOVERNMENT
Pinchback Receives Support from Wash
ingtOn and DefeS the Courts.
Elmore's Judgments
Laughed At.
The Prohibition Arguments Before the United
States Supreme Court.

The Prohibition Arguments Before the United
States Supreme Court.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. H. 1872.
The events OF the day have been very exciting,
out 80 far have resulted In no open disturbance.
This, however. may occur at any moment. Juoge
Duren, either through commendablc prudence or
ack Of nerve, has not yet ventured to arraign the
parties in default for contempt OF his Court he
appeared on the bench this morning. pale Is
ghost, and without transactlng any business ad-
lourned the Court over until tomorrow. Both
Legislatures have been In session all day, cnacting
laws with rapidity unknown In calmer and more
peaceable times. That at the City Hall entertained
bill
ABoLIsHING THE METROPOLITAN POLICE,
and made heavy appropriation to the militia
service. That ut the Mechanics Institute has con-
fined its attention to country anairs and abusing
the opposition party. About half-past one O'Clock
Pinchback received . telegram from Attorney
General Williams, pedging his government the
support Of the President, and straghtway Kellogg
stock advanced heavily. This fact was announced
to the committee OF one hundred citizens, then in
process OF making arrangements to go to Wash
ington, which at this time was being addressed by
Judge John A. Campbell who doubted its anthem
tcity. 1t was decided, however, that this should
not interfere with the purpose In view, and several
DEMONSTRATING DISPATCHES
we're Immediately forwarded to General Grant,
Shortly after this the Kellogg party which had
won over the Metropolitan Police force, sent q
force to the Auditors Oce, and, forcibly ejectng
Mr.. Graham in the most summary manner, installed
Mr.. Clinton in his place, where he has since re-
manned undisturbed. During the morning Judge
Gilmore, OF the Eighth District Court,
ORDERED THE ARREST OF PINCHBACK,
who refused to acknowledge his authority. The
Judge subsequently, at late hour, stated nom
the bench hts determination to arrest and punish
him for contempt, II he had to apply to the Gov.
ernor for the aid Of the State troops. A detach-
ment OF militia, numbering about two hundred,
have been on guard at the arsenal since last even
ing. This morning the old general ofIicers were
superseded by both governments and their places
filed by Others General Longstreet has be en- ap-
pointed major general by the Pinchback govern
ment, and General Waggaman by the Warmoth
The force at the arsenal refuse allegiance to other
than the last named, and express their determine
tion to only surrender to United States troops II
the police should make
DESCENT UPON THE ARSENAL oNIGHT,
as anticipated there will certainly be hot work.
Truly, this unfortunate people is in a pitiable
plight, with two distinct State governments claim
ing sovereign jurisdiction, the United States and
State Courts respective authority in direct con-
flict and two sets OF officers claiming command in
struggle for the militia. An outbreak may occur
Mt any moment. Pnchback's proclamation has
been received with scorn and contempt, and the
authenticity Of the despatch upon which 1t is based
Is very generally doubted. "Extras' have been
flying around all day like leaves in autumn and
bigh state OF excitement prevails.
THE SITUATION ALARMING.
In the meanwhile only small detachment of
United States troops keep guard at the State
House, who are treated with great respect by
the citizens Of all classes. 1t is very plain that
such condition of affairs cannot last long without
serious results One the other side must back
down soon, but so far both seem equally deter
mined to maintain their status. The committee of
citizens is SAID to be the best representative body
ever gathered together. 1t represents all the
large moneyed interests and leading professions.
Politicians have been carefully excluded, and as It's
members are all pledged to go TO Washington with
the memorial it is thought its voice will be po
Aent for peaceful settlement OF the difficulties
WORD WITH wARMoTB.
Your reporter dropped in to see Warmoth to-
night and found him somewhat despairing. He
said it would be impossible to pass or execute any
laws in the face OF Attorney General Williams de-
spatch announcing General Grants determination
to support Pinchback but that the people, for self
preservation must keep their Legislature together
and maintain their government until the facts can
be properly laid before Congress. Measures will
he taken towards this tomorrow, and
when they come 10 investigate these mat
ters there is not radical Senator
but what will repudate the base attempt at
usurpation. The election was perfectly fair and
honest, and II the people are cheated out OF its
hi fo pnfu chn Th1r
warranted usurpation is the result Of foul con-
spiracy. SO it must and will be regarded when
the facts become known.
.'Why sir, said he, with much feeling "there
never was more wicked outrage consummated. l
saw men, strong men, weep tonight at their help
lessness to avert the awful future open to them.
Louisiana is irredeemaby ruined unless relieved OF
the letters thus riveted upon her."
THE KELLOGG PEOPLE
at the st. Louis, very jubilant, regarding the
victory as completed. They have received
score OF dispatches from Washington all
announcing certainty that the Supreme
Court will refuse the writ Of prohibition
aud are too much elated to give much attention
TO their plans lor tomorrow. With this outlook
trouble will most probably be averted notwith
standing that public sentiment grows hourly more
bitter.
DESPATCH TO THE PRESIDENT.
The following was telegraphed to-day
To His Excellency U. S. GRANT President OF the
United States:-
Claiming to be Governor elect OF this state,
beg you, In the name OF all justice, to suspend
recognition OF either OF the dual governments
now in operation here until there can he
laid before you all the facts on both
sides touching the legitimacy OF either govern
ment. The people, denying the legitimacy or
Pinchback's government and Its Legislature,
simply ask to be heard through com.
mittee OF 100 or best citizens. on the
eve Of departure for Wash ngton before you recog.
Dize one or the other OF said governments ! 10
not believe we will be condemned until we are
fully heard. JOHN MCENERY.
Governor warmoth recommends that a commit
tee OF the fusion Legislature accompany the citi-
zens' committee to Washington.
The Mechanics Institute Legislature took action