The New York herald., 1872-12-11
Warmoth Serves an lniunc-
ton on Pinchback.
KELLOGG FIRM BEHIND TIE BAYoNfTS.
A Mass Meeting Of Mournful and In
dignant Citizens.
Military Rule Preferred Before
Political Rowdyism.


I've meeting Of citizens held here to-day was q
very imposing one, all the bank presidents, on
GERS Of insurance companies and avery large mum.
Der OF leading merchants taking part In 1t. II was
held in the open air, Notwithstanding the day
being very inclement one, with slight rain fall
ing ct the time. Its proceedings lasted only about
forty five minutes, and, with the exception OF
cheering the speakers, was otherwise almost
Mournfuly quiet. No disposition was manifested
9Owarde violence, the speeches being very con-
tAiat0ry and dealing only In generalities. The
committees have since met and, as material
aid has been abuDdantly offered, q committee
Of leading citizens win visit Washington to lay a
memorial before Congress as soon as the signatures
Of the people can be secured to It. ~ The bitterness
of feeling is constantly ntensifying and KelOgg's
people are now anxious to aDpease the public
sentiment. Mr.. Kellogg is especially active In this
work. The Legislature is also directing its atten-
tOn toward various reform measures, which are
being hurried through with the same object. Dur
ing the proceedings Of the meeting all the banks,
insurance companies, and most OF the prominent
stores were closed; otherwise affairs are progress
ing as quietly as though nothing out Of the usual
routine had occurred. The memorial is a well
written document, and sets forth the grievances
Of the people very nearly to the same effect as You
Nave already been advised.
THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST PlNcHBAcK.
Governor Warmoth fled the following petition in
the Eighth District Court this morning.
The petition OF Henry c. warmotb, OF the parish
CfnOr OF the State OF louisiana and that he is and
has been since the year 1868 In possession OF said
that he is entitled discharge its duties until he
shall be legally removed, or until successor shall
That one +. B. s. Pinchback, OF the parish Of Or
leans has tins eth day OF December m II, is1s at
n "A
the State House, during the absence or the petit
toner therefrom, and TO assume the duties Of
That the said Pinchback holds no Office under the
constitution and laws OF louisiana; has no right
30 assume any OF the duties OF the Governor, but
W. mere wrongdoer and trespasser in his acts
That to preserve the rights OF the petitioner an
Injunction is necessary.
Wherefore the petitioner prays that said Pinch
back may be duly cited to appear and answer this
petition; that an injunction may issue perpctuay
restraining him from committing any Of the acts
heretofore set forth; that he may be summary re-
strained during the tendency OF this Suit, &c.
ORDER OF COURT.
'sLet an injunction issue as prayed for and &C.
COrdlng to law on petitioner giving bond OF &G0O.n
WILLIAM A. ELMORE,
The following is copy Of the writ served on the
AefeDdant:-
THE WRIT SERVED on PINcHBAcK.
interfering or attempting to interfere in any way
with II. G. Warmoth In the discharge Of his duties
p Governor; nom taking possession or attempting
chief Magistrate OF the State Of Louisiana at the
State House; from keeping possession or attempt
Ing TO keep possession OF said office or rooms, or
from in any wise exercising or attempting to eXer.
else the functions and duties Of the Governor Of
Louisiana
ACTIVITY OF THE KELLOGG MEN.
The Kellogg Legislature in joint session to-day
counted the vote ior Governor and Lieutenant
Governor.
Mr.. A. r. Field has received his commission as
Attorney General, and was directed to telegraph
70 Washington and have the suit instituted by the
Attorney General, II. N. ogden, stopped and to
notify the Supreme Court that he had been CON-
miasiOned. bill for the same purpose passed the
Senate.
Mr.. Pinchback stated that, having been duly
returned, he will receive his commission as Con-
yressman at Large.
PINCHBACKs's PROCLAMATION.
Acting Governor Pinchback to-day sent mes
sage to the legislature He recommends prompt
action IN the case OF the impending impeachment
against Governor Warmotn, and q vigorous and
searching investigation regarding the election
proclamation concludes as follows :--'sThe people
have complained OF oppressive laws. would
ious or which bear oppressively upon any portion
Of the people OF this State, whether political or
your legislation be conducted, not in the interest
OF any class but with view to protect the rights
state.n
MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
A preliminary meeting at the Chamber of Com
merce was held this morning and large deiega-
tiOn OF bankers and leading merchants were pres
ent. George Jones, w. s. Pike, Il. II. Summers and
p. W. Baker were appointed committee to pre-
pare memorial to be submitted to the City Hall
meeting.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITIZENS MEETING.
surance Company, called the citizens meeting to
order in front Of the City Hail. and said:-
God bless you all for the manner IN which you
have responded to the call for the purpose OF resist
ing this tyranny which has been placed upon us,
and hope you will be successful in this your peace
able protest against the invasion OF your rights
American citizens.
Colonel JOHN MCENRY then made brief speech
He said he was not there to make political speech
Or use iniammatory remarks, but only to take
counsel IN the present state to which tyranny and
fraud had reduced them.
REMARKS BY GOVERNOR wARMoTH.
Responding to loud calls, Governor WARMoTH
took the stand. lie rected the incident connected
with the elections and returns. He asked:-
is u not known the sworn returns are in the
eide whether or not this or tnat oficer is eectedY
ne said IN tnat seven or eight counties had been
had been impeached, the state House placed in
possession OF United States troops the Icrslature
snioined and every man denied admittance to the
enemies OF the state lie concluded by advising
recourse to Congress for redress.
The memorial prepared by the Committe OF the
Chamber Of Commerce was then read and adopted.
u ~ q lengthy document, setting forth the history
Oi the contest for the past two weeks in full.
series Of resolutions were adopted protesting
against the usurpation OF the State govern.
ment by party OF INSCRIPTIONS adven-
snrcrs aided BY federal bayonets, and authorizing
she appointment Of committee OF one hundred to
prepare an address to the President and Congress
setting forth their manifold grievances. The CON-
msssce shall visit Washington and Law II before the
national authorities and ask that the federal gov
eminent remove from the State Capitol the federal