The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-10
THE ARKANSAS CONFLICT.
Attempt to Assassinate Lieu
a tenant SomerhiII.
FIGHTING in THE STREETS.
Interference with the Mail
on a River Steamer.
EFFORT AT COMPROMISE.
EFFORT AT COMPROMISE.
The Friends Of the CombatantS in
Council at Washington.
ATTITUDE OF THE PRESIDENT.

At half-past eight this morning several cOlored
men were passing around the corner Of Main and
Markham streets towards the City Hail. where the
regulars are. Baxter's plckets were stationed on
the opposite corner. summerhill, who gave up
the Judges was near the negroes. 1t Is said that
Baxter's men are SO incensed against him that
they threatened to shoot him on sight Just as he
was turning the corner q Baxter man on the same
side OF Main street drew revolver and fred 1t is
supposed at summerhin. A picket across the
street then fired. Summerhil and the negroes
ran around the corner. summerhin firing
Q revolver as he went. The negroes
made stand just In 'front.' Of the Metropolitan
Markham streets. One Of them drew revolver
and fred all Of the barrels at the Baxter men. At
the next volley he was shot In the head with
charge Of buckshot and
FELL ON HIS FACE DEAD.
Meantime Baxter's men rushed ont OF their
houses inside their lines and fred. The fire was
returned by the Brooks men on the street. About
forty shots were fred and one man killed, named
Tom Williams, from Lewisburg one Of Brooks re-
cruiting serReants. On the first nre the regulars
ham street. while others brought out hose truck,
and, with Boxes cord wood, &C.,
FORMED BARRIcADE,
and about twenty feet behind this they erected
another OF boxes, wood, &c. An orderly was sent to
the Arsenal for artillery, and in few moments it
came rafting down the street, and 1t was posted
about fifteen yards from the second barricade on
the side OF the street.
POSITION OF THE REGULARS.
The regulars have also put up barbados and
sarthworks between the buildings on open alleys
and spaces down to the river bank, and are
busy perfecting their barricades which are now
guarded. Other soldiers are lying near, with guns
BY their sides. Their works command Markham
street. on either way towards Baxter's lines or
the State House. 1t is not known what may turn
up At any moment Baxter's men did Dot get
train last night, they found the regulars there
before them. Both bodies came back, the regulars
leaving squad behind to
PROTECT THE RAILROAD BUILDING
The following is from letter to Special Agent
Edgarton rom the Arkansas River route agent,
Roman, dated Pine BLUM Mr.. Roman states
that on the 9Th inst, while the steamer Belle OF
Texas was coming up the river, at Cummings,
posse OF King Whites men came on board, and
while ne was attending to the mail at Coopers
Post once, number Of the band cooked their re-
volvers. showed them in his face and elected him
nom the cabin. Joe Richards United States
Deputy Marshal, in attempting to protect Roman
was beaten on the head with revolvers and
Knocked down the steps out OF the cabin. Richards
escaped to the woods on the bank to save his life
Roman wants TO resign II there liz no protection in
the state for the United States mail or the agents.
Special Agent Edgarton has notified the Post
master General Of the facts.
Baxter's pickets allowed no one to pass this
morning unless passed by the sergeant of the
guard.
NEGROES CAPTURED.
At eleven O'Clock A. NJ two Baxterites on horse.
hack rode down to the drug store inside their
lines. couple OF negroes were standing to-
gether and one OF them drew pistol and shot
twice at the horsemen who returned the fire,
wounding the negro that fred In the leg. Both OF
them were captured
THE CARTEL AT AN END.
The cartel between the opposing forces came to
IN end At eight O'Clock yesterday morning by q
notice from General Catterson, OF the Brooks
forces. The body OF Captain sam Houston, who
was killed yesterday on the steamer Hattie was
buried at three O'Clock this afternoon. The funeral
was largely attended The United States nag in
'front.' Of Governor Baxter's headquarters is now
draped in mourning.
BROOKS MEN STOPPING THE TRAINS.
Trains on the Fort Smith Railroad have been
the Legislature and troops for Baxter from coming
to this city. All the stores were closed to-day.
There is no attempt to do any business.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
living In the vicinity OF the State House have
moved away. The ministers OF the city have
called on the people to unite In services to-mor-
row to God to avoid bloodshed and to see that the
right prevails. All armed men found In the Metro
politan Hotel yesterday were moved out ana
Colonel Rose placed guard at the hotel
NEARLY ENOUGH MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE
nave arrived to make quorum in both Houses.
Arrangements have been made for the Legislature
10 meet In one OF the town halls outside of the
limits OF the State House, Governor Baxter has
received several companies to-day to reinforce
him. ana now has considerable force In the city.
Tho Erection Of Barricades-Negro Shot
and Killed-Reinforceme nts Arr,vInr-
Fight Expected.
LITTLE ROCK, May e-sPM
The Baxtertes canght negro up in the city
shis afternoon, dubbed MIN over the head searched
him for arms and then left him.
DOth sides are very vigilant.
The regulars are ready for any emerooncv