The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-01-05

VI t8e VonlGIe5 Gag RpA, anu Nv ouce Ch1SASs.
the Governors Office, followed by sTlalt
knot OF bystanders Warrants were pre-
scented for tlicarrest0 f GoRernos Yarmouth,
mr. s Devices, General Campbell, and NUM- n
Der OF others. The Governor, giancing at
the documents, said TO the accused gentle
men, 6 You must ut once accompany Che
marshall aid turning TO the deputy, asked
him If he was authorized to take bonds for
their appearance. The Marshal replied that
he was not but lie Thought there would be
no difficulty In procuring their relsase: ON
proper security. The Governors was informed
by the Marshal that it was not proposed to
take him, but simply request him to appear
when fothiedt The Governor replied that
he.wOuld be happy TO accompany them il is
was desired. The Marshal then withdrew,
and with the parties accused WAS driven to
the ctlstonl-lioJse, where amid considerable
excitement they We're ushelcd into the mar
ssial's Office. 8 IL ~ 3H1sx
TILE CHARGE AGAINST THE ARRESTED PARTIES.
General Campbell and Superintendent
Badger immediately went into the Commits.
sioners office, where they were banded the
affidavit upon which the ,Yarralits had been
issued. The document charges Governor
Yarmouth, Senator Pinchback, General
Campbell, Mr.. Devices, and twenty-three
Others, with having on the 1st I'd, or Sd day
of january made an unlawful combination
and conspiracy Of u secret character, in the
State of Louisiana, for the purpose Of OBJ
structing and hindering the execution of the
laws thereof, as also those of the United
States; the purpose of said Conspiracy being
to deprive Representatives of the General
Assembly, both in their individual and repre-
sentative character. of the rights, privileges,
and iminIinities as such under the laws and
Constitution of the State of Louisiana and
Of the United States.
!. The affidavit farther sets. forth that the
constituted authorities of the State are una
bic in part. and in part unwilling, to protect
said REPRESENTATIVES In the enjoyment Of said
rights, thereby denying to them equal rights
under said constitutions and laws; that by
means of said conspiracy the accused have
taken violent and illegal possession of the
hall of the House Of Representatives.; that
they have attempted violently TO eject the
Speaker Of said House; that they have been
engaged in bribing and corrupting divers
members of said House, and have used and
are using means Of intimidation to deter
others from dischrging their duties, and to
incite riot against the peace and dignity OF the
United States. ~.
The document is signed by F. Schumacher,
NJ. d., Harry II. Stevens, II. r. Pearson, and
J.,P. Wilson. ,.....
Among those included in the above charge
are tho Governor, four senators, seventeen
members of the House, the superintendent
and two police captains and one sheriff.
THE PARTIES ADMITTED TO BAIL.
In short time the Governor arrived, &C
conlpanied by deputy marshal. After some
consultation with the District. Attorney, that
officer said he would accept bail; whereupon
the Governor and others Of the accused who
were present were released on $500 bail to
appear when cited. Yarmouth was released
on his own rccognzanCe, and the rest on the
bond Of Joseph Hernandez and II. A. South
WORTH.
TIE LEGIsL ATCRE--5EATS DECLARED VACANT, &C.
There was again no quorum i'll the Senate
to-day. In the House a motion was adopted
declaring the seats Of three members vacant,
and seating three others in their stead:
The report of the Committee on Elections
was adopted. 1t unseats four members and
seats three. Those unscated We're all WAR;
mouthites.
E The new members were qualified, and the
House adjourned to noon tomorrow.
The proceedings were very disorderly, and
there are feals of 4 conflict tomorrow.
The Ereaing Republican claims that the
action of the House to-day is illegal, there
being no quorum present..