New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-09
ARKANSAS.
No More Prisoners.


ARKANSAS.
No More Prisoners.
New YORK, May 8.-A special dispatch
from Little Rock says: colOred man, be-
longing to Savages command at New Gas
cOny, stated here yesterday that White
head declared he would take no more
Brooks men prisoners, but would slaughter
them wherever he found them assembling.
Postolfce Agent Captured.
General Edgerton, special agent of the
Postofice Department, was arrested last
night, while driving out, by Blocher, Bax-
ter's military governor. He was confined
in the guard house for a short time.
Picket Firing.
A Baxter man sta toned on the bank of
the river about nine O'Clock yesterday
morning fred at one Of the Brooks pickets
standing opposite, near the State House.
The ball lodged just above his head, in q
tree. Subsequently the Baxter men COM
menced firing on Brooks pickets, who were
posted on the river side. continuing all
day. The former would rush out from on
old stable or bank inside their lines, fire.
and run back to reload. The Brooks pickets
are not allowed to return the fire. as the
regulars are stationed between the con-
tending forces.
At the State House.
At the State House earthwOrks are being
thrown up. go as to strengthen the barri-
cades. Fortifcations are under way across
the street from the State House, and in the
vacant lots, and pickets are now posted on
the opposite sidewalk. The men are being
drilled in the defense Of barricades, loading
aud firing All the windows in the State
House are barrcaded aud loopholed.
Battle Imminent.
ST. LOUIS, May 8.-A special to the Globe
from Little Rock says:
Both sides OF the gOvernOrship cOntrO-
versy will be heavily reinforced Saturday
and Sunday, and q collision between the
contestants may be expected.
Reinforcements.
Lieutenant Colonel Fowler, with 16O
stands Of arms taken from the Industrial
University on the first instant, and about
200 men, are expected to arrive toreinfOrce
Brooks tonight.
The Legislature.
1t is quite probable that Baxter will claim
the Legislature next Monday, though we'll
| informed persons say that not one-fOurth of
| the members will be present.
Baxter Going Too Far.
1t is also not improbable that incidental
| to the confusion next week telegraphic com
munieatiou may be interrupted, or Bax-
| ter censorship established unless the Presi-
| dent recognizes Brooks. Under the deci-
sion of the Supreme Court prominent Bax-
| ter men admit that Baxter has no further
| right to press his claim.
The Supreme Court.
The Democrats Little Rock special cor
rects the statement made in the press re-
| ports of last night that it requires the pres
| ence of all the Supreme Court Judges to
l h,,si hn at la W
judges shall constitute a quorum and be
| authorized to hold any term, provided that
no decision shall be made or pronounced
| without the concurrence OF at least three
| judges. The decision given yesterday was
signed by four Judges, the remaining judge
| being absent on account OF sickness.
| Movements for Defense.
RumOrs being rife on the street, last
| night, that an attempt would be made to
fed stronghold, and the headquarters for
Baxter's forces, small detachment OF
United States troops we're sent there to
prevent it. A squad of Baxter's pen ad-
vanced to within two blocks, but learning
the situation of affairs, retired.
The earthworks being thrown up in the
State House yard and approaches are COW
cred by two pieces Of artillery, loaded with
buckshot. A strong stOckade has been
erected in the rear of BENJAMIN block
which building, together with all the State
House buildings opposite are crowded with
State militia, and both incl0sures embrac
ing nearly four acres Of ground, are full OF
men, fully armed and provisloned. 1t ID
| proposed to withstand not only deter
mined onset but protracted siege.
A Steamboat Fight A Victory fol
BrOoks-The Killed and Wounded.
LITTLE Rock, May S.-Last night party
| Of twenty-five Baxter men, under com
mand of Lieutenant Welch, took passage
on the steamer Hattie, which was in charg,
of Captain Sam Houston and his brother
Ed Houston. Their object was to capture
the stand OF arms belonging to the Indus
trial University, which were shipped on .
natbOat from Fort Smith Wednesday
morning in charge Of six men.
| The BroOksites heard of this expedition
and started Colonel John BrOoker, with hi
regiment of 200 colored men, on a specia
train over the Fort Smith railroad TO inter
cept the boat at Palarm, twenty miles abOv,
this city. Brokers party arrived ther'
before the Hattie got into position, and al
the boat came along, fired on her. Most O
Lieutenant Welch's men were on the hurri
cane roof at the time and got down below
) | as soon as possible.
As they did so, Frank Tilnms, promi
! nent young man in this city, was killed
and several others wounded-Captain Sam
uel Houston, through the body, badly; Ed
Houston, sprained ankles John Myers
through the breast; Bascombe Leigh, in tn
left leg. Lieutenant Welch's men returned
the fire, killing one and w0unding anothe
of Brokers men-bOth colored. One o
the shots from Brokers men passe,
through a steam pipe on the Hattie, dis
abling her, and she foated down the rive
to the opposite bank from where Brooker'
men were, and the squad then left the boat
| The Brooker men then took possession 0
the steamer, put d squad on her to briny
her to town, and the remainder of then
took the train and came back, arrivin,
about three O'Clock this evening. SooI
after their arrival the Hattie came down
and was landed at the State House, wher
the wounded were taken Off. Captain San
Houston died soon after the arrival OF th
Hattie. John Myers, a pilot, is mortal.
wounded.
Order OF the supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has issued man
damus ordering the treasurer to pay Brooks
acquisitions. This is regarded as a more ful
recognition OF Brooks.
The Result Of the Fight.
The body of young Frank Timms, VIII
was killed on the steamer Hattie this morn
ing, is now lying in State at the chapel O
the Presbyterian church. The body Of Car
, residence. After the boat was fred upo
and disabled, Captain Welch held up
white flag, which was riddled with bullets
and several holes were shot through hi
clothing. DR.. Dale, who was with him,
received . slight wound in the leg. Be,