, 1872-12-09

The Warmoth Legislature to Meet in
Spite Of lnjunctions.
Affairs Again Assuming a Serious
Aspect.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 8.-The city is compare
lively quiet. The restraining order granite
yesterday by Judge Durreu, placing the Who'll
matter OF organizing the Legislature in th
hands Of the " Custom House party" is the gen
eral topic of conversation. Even Republican
express astonishment at it's sweeping character
AS matters a now stand, the "Custom Hous
party" have won tho fight. They have thus ia
been supported by the Federal Court in ever,
| demand.
The two Legislatures are expected to meet to
| morrow.
:, The 3t impeachment Of Governor warmoth b,
persion Of the Governors Legislature by tht
United States troops, Seem to be the programme
Inc Warmoth contempt case will come up il
| the Federal Court tomorrow It is believed
ne Governor will be declared guilty, and pun
NEW YORK, Dec. 8.-The HeralTs New Or
leans special states, on the authority Of General
Emory, that, contrary to the report that there
gre gre l0,o00 Federal troops there, the only United
statoa troops IN the city are the Nneteenth IN
squadron Of cavalry: They are held in readi-
ness to obey the mandates Of the United States
District Court, unless some palpabiy
absurd service is required. The General had q
special order to furnish the Marshal with what
ever force he required to carry out the DEGREES
OF the Court He anticipates no resistance, for
the people would have no chance
Their proposed indignation meeting on Mon
Gay VIII not be 1ntorfered With except in obey
Rg orders, unless it should be construed into q
mark OF dlsrespect for the Court. No antag-
onlsm exists between the people and the troops,
and the General believes every thing will pass of
smoothly.
Collector Casey expresses the belief that
enough members Of the Legislature in sympathy
with him will be brought together on Monday to
form quorum.
The Fusion Legislature, Warmoth's. mot in
caucus on Saturday evening, tifty-two members
being present. A memorial representing their
side OF the case, which had been telegraphed to
President Grant, was read. No answer had been
rece1Ved, and an adjournment was taken until
Sunday. The Fusion leaders speak confidently
OF their ability to win, and claim that the issue
between State Sovereignty and Capitalization
must bo met; The Legislature will meet,
despite Durrel's injnnctions, and can only be
d1spersed at the point Of the bayonet, which
they are power1ess to resist.
Parties in the confidence of the Radical
leaders Let allege that the old City Government will
mltted to prison for contempt.
IN the other hand, Warmoth is reported to
have received dispatches from several Govern
ors OF Southern and Western States, urging him
70 stand nIm ana he will receive their political
support. Evidently affairs are assuming very
The Times New Orleans special says tho Re-
publican Legislature meets on Monday at the
11aIe I aouse ana tho Warmoth party at Lyceum
Hau. Inc feeling Of security among the people
Is assured BY Judge Durre1l's decision.
io-morToW's Republican will contain the full
returns OF the November election as canyaesed
6y the Custom House Returning Board, showing
5rant's majority in the State to be 1854; Kel-
ogg's majority, 1851, and the election of the
sntlre Republican re State ticket. The Legislature
stands 73 Republicans md 80 Fusionists Sen |
'te. 81 Republicans and Fusionists.
Ihe custom House members OF the Legisla-
ure, today, in caucus, decided to take strong
measures against their opponents. Allmembers
Q be returned BY the Custom House Board who |
10 10 not take their seats, but act with the other
5oard, VIII be dismissed, and, if the Governor
etuses to recognize them, articles Of impeach-
nent will follow. The Custom House party, now
avlng everything its own way, is determined
pon the full fruits Of the victory.