The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-13
SCENES DURING THE FIGHT.
Interference of the Fedc-
raj Troops.
BROOKS FIERY DISPATCHES.
The President Tired Of Parleying and
Pacific Overtures.

Eariy tnlb morning Dune, Oh BrOOKS lOrco
walked up to q Baxter negro picket in the city,
put pistol to his head, and ordered him to de-
liver up his gun and take 1t to the State
House. The negro did as directed, Duf-
fe following soon after. When DUNE
reached the neutral ground he was fired at by one
Of q party OF Baxter men. picket "a regular)
near told one OF the Baxter men, who was running
after the shot was fired, to halt, and leveled his
musket ut the man, when corporal on the ground
cried out, Don't Shoot and the man escaped.
The above created some amusement
ANOTHER BATTLE.
The Baxter side sent up signal rockets late last
night At twelve to-day the steamer Robert
Semple was sighted around the bend above the
State House. orders were given to fall in
and the guns were got ready. Soon after
her arrival Colonel King Whites cavalry
sent from the State House to head them of.
At halrpast twelve the firing commenced. The
Semple landed at the Cairo and Fulton bridge.
The Brooks men boarded her and found Major
captured him and put guard on the boat.
AS soon as the firing was known in the
city Colonel Rose gave orders to have it stopped.
One company formed behind the barrtcade,
facing Baxter's lines with loaded guns, and got
ready to prevent their advance. Another company
under the command ofLieutenant Noble, marching
towards the battle field, halted half way and the
officer went ahead. When your correspondent
arrived on the ground he found Brooks men be-
hind the rifle pits on the side OF the
hill which were thrown up when Markham
street was being graded. The firing had been
quite brisk ON both sides. The Baxter forces had
been driven the opposite hill, between two Of
the Cairo and Fulton railroad buildings. The
forces were about 800 yards apart.
FEDERAL OFFICERS AT THE SCENE.
Colonel Rose was soon seen riding towards the
Baxter lines, which had been moved back towards
the city. Lieutenant Morrison and Colonel Rose
both galloped to different points to stop the firing
Their efforts were Intellectual, however, and the
firing now became sharper and nearer towards
the city. Now the regulars marched between, but
soon came back to their original position.
The firing between pickets was now intermit-
tent. Baxter sent out infantry to support White.
When five blocks from the State House and pass
ing 1t they fred at the advanced Brooks pickets.
His company, one block from the State house,
fred volley back, and the Bakeries retreated in
good order. Several were seen to fall.
AN ATTACK ON THE STATE HOUSE
was now expected and companies were drawn
out, General Pagan and stair riding to and fro
giving orders. The Brooks forces were under the
immediate command Of Colonel Brizzoari. To-
wards evening King Whites command moved
back towards the end of the town.
THE CASUALTIES
The following are the rumored casualties Two
men killed early in the fight and three wounded at
the close, one named Bergman. They were all OF
King Whites command. one negro, non-com-
blatant, was shot through the hand. The fighting
during the afternoon occurred in q thicky
settled part Of the city. The women
Morrison, Of the regulars, shot at three times
by one man, q Baxterite. Morrison was on horse
back at the time, and endeavoring to prevent
bloodshed. He drew a pistol to return the fire,
but 1t snapped. None of the shots touched him.
Captain Grove, of the Brooks party, was captured
during the skirmlsh.
At six O'Clock squad OF Baxter's cavalry were
seen across the river, and King Whites command
went out towards the mornings battle ground.
At this hour seven p. NJ a steamboat inside OF
Bakers lines is blowing signals and taking on
whites command
MORE FIRING REPORTED.
TEN O'CLOCK P. MI is probable none Of the
Brooks men were wounded. Some had their
clothes cut during the fight Two Baxter COM
panies fired over 100 shots at each other before
discovering their mistake Firing has just CON-
menced again. stray shots being heard. The Bax-
terites are making signals with colored lights.
Bakers Surgeon General states that two men
were wounded, Bergman severely. in the spine
and abdomen, ana Gillen, shot wound through the
knee. Several OF Colonel King Whites horses
were killed and wounded.
Baxter got two rined guns rom Texas, reported
to have been sent by the Governor. 1t Is stated
that they will be turned loose on the State Hous
tonight.
1t Is said that King Whites movement tonight
was to secure the Texas cannon which have not
yet arrived, but are on train expected az one
O'Clock A. M.
Both parties are settling down TO work and an
other big fight is expected to night. The regulars
had no barricades on lower Markham street, as
stated in last nights despatch, but only one COM