The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-21

and BroOks-The New Law ON Elec-
lions, Punishment for Corruption and
Call for q Constitutional Convention.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark May 16 1874.
The connics OF arms Is over. Elisha Baxter Ii
governor OF Arkansas and the people OF the State
have now the upper hand in the politics OF the
State, some thing which has not happened to them
for thirteen long years, and many await anxiously
to see whether they Will WELD their sceptre Tor
good or for evil far as concerns the future Of
this state. Whatever fight Mr.. Brooks may make
70 regain the position of Governor, which he
seized for one month, viii now have TO be made by
peaceable means. His supporters have much
hope In the action OF Congress II the more law
less OF Governor Baxter's supporters begin
q persecution OF prominent Northern republican
officials throughout the State who would go out
OF once under the action OF the Convention.
Their hopes may be wen grounded. 1t is tn be
hoped that such state OF things will not occur,
though it would undoubtedly be safer for some Of
the more prominent "oppressors OF the people,"
- they are termed by southern citizens, TO leave
the State.
THE AMNESTY CARTEL
The cartel agreed upon yesterday by Secretary
Johnson Generals Churchill, Newton. Blocher,
Deputy Secretary Strong and Colonel Rottaken on
the part OF Governor Baxter, and by Generals
Pagan. PATTERSON, Brooks, Colonel Dunn and Mr..
BENJAMIN on the part OF Mr.. Brooks, seems fair to
both partiea Inc main points are as follows:-
In obedience to the procamasion Of the pfesi-
That n ths forces ss q General Newton, 10 such
Fagan's forces VIII justify will be moved to their
respective countless TO be used In military service
for no other purpose than the preservation OF the
public peace and the protection OF all persons
against violence, without regard to politics. color or
participation in the recent troubles. Inst Ine CON.
the river be allowed to retain their private arms
and twenty-five stand oil state arms, to be re.
on the day the agreement is entered into by
steamer under white nag. That the Brooksltes
day or as soon thereafter as possible, the trains
also to be under the white flag. That Brooks
militia living down the river shall start Dy steamer
Rs soon as transportation can be fur-
nlshed. That the cavalry be retained If desirable
or necessary until the infantry be dispersed. That
those living in this county shall be sent home,
under discreet officers, rapidly as possible. That
all men OF Brooks forces included In the agree
ment who nave been acting as enlisted men are
assured iull protection and shall be permitted to
return home and shall be unmoested for acts
ncer oeig ro their homes with ar wtbonf
troops, be molested. That all public arms and mu-
ntions OF war now az the state House, with the ex
reption OF those spoken Of above, shall be left in
the state Armory, unless Major General Newton
shall allow other portions thereof 10 be used oy
either side pending the removal OF troops. Trans
portaton 80 be furnished py the state OF Arkansas
That all troops be kept inside OF their respective
lines until the above be contaminated, and the
United states troops are TO patrol the city.
THE PROPOSED NEW ELECTION LAWS.
Let us now review the Constitutional Conven-
zion bill, In which IL VIII be seen that the former
"outso have well learned some points formerly
used by the former s'ins.u
Section provides that the Convention is TO assem-
bic ON the l4tn prox
Section proydes for the election OF delegates in the
manner that representatives eecfed-f.
legal votes OF the quaiae1 electors.
section provides tor number Of delegates to which
the respective counties are entitled
provides that the election OF delegates
be held the y0th inst
section provides election shall be held in ac
cord ance with existing Jaws except as hereinafter
provided The following section provides for an cleo.
on triu virate with almost equal powers with one
pronosed the much talked Of election bill defeated
Section prov,des that there shall be elected by a
,oint vote OF and House. state board OF
pervisofs Of eectou TO consist Of men Of known
and uprlg who shall take an oath
faithfully and impartlally discharge their office,
ior.y OF whom shall constitute quorum and who shall
perform the duties herein assigned them. ~
section provides that the above board shall appoint
hoard OF county election vsors for each county
consisting OF The same number as the Stse bohru anu
be regulated By the same provisions. =, -,
section provides that the Board OF tne county SHAH
appoint three judges OF election TOR eacn elect pre-
cinct and these Judges shall appoint tnree eecuon
clerks each precnct-ali the above being amenable
Section provides that the State Board shall prescribe
the o. poll books and the method OF Distribution 10
precinct Judges -
not the election refuse to act the electors
Ssction u provdes for details Of registration and the