Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-18
NASHVILLE. TENN, SATURDAY, APRIL Is, 1874.

aud requesting the clerk 10 bring the
records up to the Statehouse. Gov. Bax-
ter's attorneys were also notified. These
gentlemen declined to pass through Brooks
guard into the Statehouse, where the
| County Clerks Office is located, to attend
the court. The Judge then moved to the
Criminal Court room, just opposite, but
the counsel did not attend at that place.
Judge Whytock then oyerruled the motion
and set aside the Judgment in the Brooks
Baxter case, and sustained the motion to
correct the record, so as TO show that the
demurrer was submitted without the
knowledge of Baxter or his attorneys.
The lawyers.
The Bar held a meeting to-day and
passed severe resolutions against Mhipple,
Brooks attorney, for his non professional
conduct, and also against the court, for its
action in the absence Of the Governors
counsel.
~ Wholesale COnscripfion.
During the morning Gen. T. p. Dockery
was appointed Military Governor Of the
city and issued the following order:
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY G0vETN-
sRNT, CITY OF LITTLE Rock, Ark,
April II, 1S74.-Friday.- order.
Ne. THE Communicated Chief of the
military of the State of Arkansas, has ap-
pointed the Military Governor of the city
Of Little Rock. All citizens between the
ages of Is and As are hereby ordered imme-
diately to report for duty at these head
quarters at the southeast corner of Mark
ham and Scott streets. Failure of prompt
compliance with the requirements of this
order is not expected from patriotic citizens,
and the consequences Of such failure must
rest with those who omit to comply.
Ton. p. DocKERY,
Brig. Gen. aud Military Governor of the
City of Little Rock.
Since the issuance of the order the people
have been rapidly enrolling.
C,tixens' Appeal TO the Country.
The following address, signed by nearly
all the leading citizens Of Little RocE, was
issued to-day:
To the People of the State of Arkansas:
TIE recent occurrence here in an attempt
to displace tie Governor and install Brooks
as Governor Of this State, IS rla:ter of so
serious moment as to require, iii our
opinion, a few words from us. From the
disposition heretofore made of the contest
between Brooks and Baxter for the Office Of
Governor by the cOuft Of last resort, We had
supposed that question settled, ufilsss the
next Legislature shO.ld undertake to act
upon L, and Baxter, the legal Governor Of
the State, acting Is such Governor. In
time of peace, when the eGt.ntTy was quiet,
by movement wholly in violation Of law,
and of revolutionary character, Gov. Bax
ter was elected from and Mr.. Brooks was
fOrcibly put into possession of such Office,
and is now atteuiTting TO exercise the func-
tions and duties Of the same. Gov. Baxter
is determined to put himself in possession
of such Office snd to hold the same, and has
so proclaimed to you. In this We fully en-
dOrse Gov. Baxter, aud we call upon you
whose interests are our interests, to come
to the aid of Gov. Baxter in this movement.
Cur all is involved in this, and if Gov. Bax-
ter is kept otit Uf Office in this manner,
then there is an end of peace ndprosperity
in this State, and in their stead We are to
have disorder, blOOdshed and ruin, and al
ter a most deliberate review Of the whole
situation, we see no alternative but to sus-
tain Gov. Baxter in this trial, cost what 1t
may, and we urge you to rally at once to
the capital and aid in the maintenance OF
Gov. Baxter to power and authority.
bfOOhS EEtPdEhhS Aos - EAc@c-
Gov. Baxter is still at the Anthony
House with guard stationed around the
hotel. Mr.. Brooks is at the State mouse,
surrounded by large number of armed
men, mostly colored. He is fortifying the
place, apparently preparing for siege.
Baxter to-day made demand on the post
master for the mail matter addressed to the
Governor of Arkansas. The postmaster
declined to deliver it, saying he had re
fused it to Mr.. Brooks, and had telegraphed
to the department for instructions.
The United States Circuit Court
adjourned to-day until the first Monday in
May, and Judge Dillon leaves tonight for
ST. Louis.
The First Arrest
was by the Baxter troops who arrested one
of Brooks lieutenants this morning while
passing a man at the Baxter headquarters,
and sent him to the guardhouse. Brooks
forces have not apparently been augmented
by any considerable number. Baxter's
officers are enrolling men rapidly, and the
public feeling IS generally in his favor.
The United states Troops
occupied position at the United States
courtroom last night in the centre of the
city to preserve the peace, and will occupy
a similar station tonight. Baxter's forces
have taken possession of different gun
stores and the arms and ammunition in
them.
Agreeing TO Keep Quiet
LITTLE Rock, April 17.-By agreement
between Col. Rose, Commandant of the
United States Arsenal, Gov. Baxter and
Mr.. Brooks, il is understood that neither
side will extend their lines tonight, or
make any movement which would tend to
bloodshed. Gems. b. G. Newton and 7. j.
Churchill have been appointed Major Gen
erals by Gov. Baxter and directed to take
charge of his militia. Mr.. Brooks has COM
missloned number of persons to raise
regiments and companies in his interest.
The city at s o'clock presents the appear
ance of a military camp. Gov. Baxter's
pickets are out in all the principal streets
and no one is permitted to pass without
permission. He still holds the telegraph
office. The StatehOuse Is surrounded with
a heavy chain of sentinels by Mr.. Brooks.
A company of United States troops occupy
position at the United States Court room
on the corner of Main street and Fourth
avenue. Another company is at the corner
of Carter and Third streets, with instruc-
tiOns to interfere with no one, but prevent