Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-04-16
DOth Parties Appealing to BsyO.
nets-The Political CauldrOn
BOiling-BlOOdy Work
Imminent.
Alleged Fruits of the Retnrn to
the State OF Clay ton, Dorsey,
and Other Republicans.
Full Particulars by Cur Special
Correspondent, and the AssO-
ciated Press Reporter.
Special to the Appeal

4 Special to the Appeal
LITTLE Rock, April l5.-The visit o.
Senators Clayton and Dorsey, and Other
Republican magnates, to Little Rock
some ten days since has borne fruit
That Governor Baxter then had submit.
ted to him the ultinldtUn1 of the Leaders
of his party is without doubt, and thai
he refused to change in any manner his
course is clearly evident from the pro.
ceedings Of to-day.
This morning, soon after nine o'clock,
the case of Brooks versus Baxter was
taken up in the circuit court, and as the
briefs had already been submitted, moth
ing remained but for Judge WhytOck to
render his decision, which he did in ia
vor of Brooks.
Governor Baxter's counsel filed a de-
murrer, which was overruled.
The counsel for Mr.. Brooks then asked
that the judgment be entered on the re-
cord, claiming this to be necessary be-
fore the opposing counsel could enter a
motion of appeal to the supreme court,
which step they had signifed their in
tention of taking. After this was done
a writ of custer was served upon Cover
nor Baxter, and in ten minutes there
from, Mr.. Joseph Brooks was sworn in
by Chief-Justice Mcclure as governor ol
Arkansas.
When the officer of the court served
the writ Governor Baxter declined to
obey the order to vscate, and was es-
corted out of his Office and the state
house by deputy-sheriffs.
Mr.. Brooks, in response to an inquiry,
said to your correspondent: 81 am here
to stay; was legally elected, and have
been thus far kept out of my rights now
thslI have secured them, shall not fail
to maintain Them"
Governor Baxter has set up an execu-
tive office at the Anthony house, from
which he is issuing orders as commander
of the State militia, summoning his
adherents from all parts Of the State to
come to his rescue.
Meanwhile the arsenal guards tbroDg
the statehouse for the purpose of pro-
tecting Mr.. Brooks. That there will be
serious trouble no one acquainted with
the situation will, for a moment, doubt
Louisiana troubles will be nothing to
what we of Arkansas will see, if the
federal government does not interfere.
The excitement on the streets is intense,
the city being pretty equally divided in
feeling. Thus far no collision has Oc-
CURED, but one is liable at any moment.
SECOND DISPATCH.
LITTLE Rock, April l5.-Since my
first dispatch, Baxter has moved from
the Anthony house, and taken up his
quarters at st. Johns college, in the
suburbs of the city, where he is sur
rounded by armed men, as is Brooks in
the statehouse. The excitement has in-
creased, but no action will be taken by
Baxter until he hears from the interior.
Brooks, last evening, at SIX o'clock,
issued 8 proclamation, calling upon the
people of the State to stand by him in
this his effort to redeem the State.
Associated Press Dispatch
LITTLE Rock, April l5.-Mr. Joseph
Brooks, who claims to have been elect
ed governor in 1872, took the oath of
office about eleven O'Clock to-day, be-
fore Chief Justice Mcclure, and within
five minutes from that time took forcibla
possession of the governors office and
elected Governor Baxter by force.
About one year ago Brooks COM
menced suit in the circuit court of Pu-
laski county for the Office of governor.
About the same time the attorney
general commenced suit against Gov
ernor Baxter by quo tcdTTdntO in the su-
preme court. That court rendered de-
cision that the courts of the State had
no power over q contested election for
the Office Of governor, and it was gener-
ally regarded that the matter was set
tied so far as the courts were concerned.
The legislature in 1878 opened the re-
turns, and declared that Baxter WAS
elected. Nothing more was thought of
the matter, particularly, until a few
days ago, when the attorneys of Cover
nor Baxter desired that the case in the
circuit court be taken up on demurrer,
with a view of disposing of the same.
An understanding was then had that
the demurrer should be submitted, and
argued next week. On Monday, during
the absence of Judges English and
Compton and tho attornoyo of G0vvruUr
Baxter, Mr.. Whipple, the attorney
Of Mr.. Brooks, argued and stated
that it had been agreed between himself
and the counsel of Governor Baxter that
q demurrer to the jurisdiction of the
court should be submitted This,
although in the absence of Governor
Baxter's attorneys, was thought nothing
Of at the time. Yesterday morning,
about eleven O'Clock, when there We're
but few in the courtroom, and neither
Of the governors counsel present, Judge
announced his decision, over
ruling the demurrer. None of Baxter's
counsel being present to answer, plead
over or move for an appeal, judg-
ment Of custer was Issued, the
writ placed in the hands of the
sheriff, and in five minutes from
that time an armed band, headed by
Joseph Brooks, were in the governors
office demanding possession. The gov
ernor declined, when forcible possession
was taken, aud guards placed at all the
Entrances to the office. In the mean
time General Catterson, who claimed to
aCb dS DEOOkS'S Aul AulubaDp-g6D6fal, broke
In the door of the armory in the same
building, and took possession Of about
one hundred stand of arms, Adiutant-
General Strong of Governor Baxter's
staff, refusing to give up the keys. AL
though surrounded by armed men, Gov
ernor Baxter refused to be elected
except by force. Some of Mr. Brooks's
men took hold Of him and led him out,
since that time Mr.. Brooks has had
possession of the stateheuse. Governor
Baxter has established his headquarters
at st. Johns college, and it is reported
that the statehouse will be taken posses
sion of tonight. The greatest excite
ment prevails throughout the city. The
following dispatch was sent by the gov
ernor TO the President:
LITTLE Rock, April Is.
To the President of the United States:
have been advised by public rumor
that in the State circuit court for this
county, in long pending case, brought
by Joseph Brooks for the office Of gov