The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-18
THE ARKANSAS TROUBLE.
Baxter and Brooks Striving
for Power.
The Controversy Assuming Serf-
Gus Proportions.
a CALL FOR ARMS.
Another Proclamation from the
Removed Executive.
THE BENCH DENOUNCED BY THE BAR.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. April II. 1874.
since Bakers militia seized the telegraph ONCE
vat haltpast nine O'Clock last night until within
few minutes before six this evening, that source
of communication has been completely in the
power OF the ''oustedr authority, and none but
United states dispatches and lew private tele-
grams were forwarded. At about ten O'Clock last
evening Colonel Rose, commander OF the United
States troops here, accompanied by a corporaPs
guard, visited the headquarters OF Brooks at the
State House and Baxter at the Anthony
House (hoteD. At the latter he was suddenly
halted at distance from the main entrance
by the militia guard. He demanded by whose au-
thority he was detained in that manner, and was
informed that the general order was from Gov
ernor Baxter. The guard under Rose pointed
arms, and the Colonel was then permitted TO pro-
coed to the room where Baxter was 1t subse-
quently transpired that orders had been sent from
Washington TO United States Marshal Mills, and
also to Colonel Rose, that they were simply to pre-
serve order and prevent bloodshed.
A COMPANY OF FEDERAL TROOPS
was then stationed at the Marshas Office, where
they remained during the night returning to the
arsenal at daylight. Both Baxter and Brooks still
surrounded by armed men. Brooks again tele-
graphed to Washington asking to have charge given
MIN Of the arms belonging to the State now at the
torney General, declining to allow the arms TO be
transferred to his possession, and repeating sub
stantlaly the statement of yesterday, that he was
not finally advised as 70 the right Brooks had to
assume the Executive. He understood the
matter was now being decided by the State
courts. Lieutenant Grove, Of the Brooks guard
was arrested on the street this evening and is now
prisoner at the Anthony House. He fought des-
perately, but was easily overcome. The guard has
been withdrawn from the telegraph ONCE, and the
greater portion OF Baxter's troops have been
called In from the streets. Baxter has made the
Anthony House answer all the purposes OF the
capitol for the time being, where he is now
transacting the business Of the state. Some
difficulty occurred at the Post Office this morning
Both the Governors sent messengers for mail
matter addressed to the Governor OF Arkansas"
but in the absence OF instructions from Washing
ton the Postmaster refused to deliver any but
personal letters to the asprants. In reply to the
lengthy document published by Brooks yesterday
Baxter has issued SUI Elementary proclamation.
THE LEGAL PART OF THE soUABBLE.
This morning Judge Whyock sent note to the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court stating that he had been
advised by the Sheriff that it would be unsafe
for him to come TO the Circuit Court room
on Markham street, and requesting the CLERK
TO bring the records up TO the State House.
These gentlemen declined to pass through
the Brooks guard into the State House, where the
County Clerks office is located. TO attend court.
The Judge then moved to the Criminal Court
ROOM just opposite, but the counsel did not attend
at that place. Judge Whylock then overruled the
motion to set aside Judgment in the Brooks Ba xter
case, and sustained the motion correct the rec
ord. SO as to show that the demurrer was sub
United without tue knowledge OF Baxter or his
attorney. The Bar held a meeting to-day and
passed severe resolutions against Whippe, Brooks
attorney, for his non-professlonal conduct, and
also against the Court for its action in the absence
vi the Governors counsel
DocKERY's DOCUMENTS.
During the morning General T. p. Dockery was
appointed Military Governor OF the city, and issued
the following order:-
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR,
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK. April IL, 1874.
GENERAL ORDER NO. !.
The Commander-n-Chef Of the military forces
OF the state OF Arkansas has appointed me Military
the ages OF eighteen ana forty-hve are hereby
ordered Immediately to report for duty at
earper Marsnsm and Scott
Failure OF prompt compliance with the require
menis Of this order is not expected from patriotic
citizens. and the consequence OF such failure must
rest with those who omit to comply.
THOMAS P. DoCKERY Brigaaier General,
and Military Governor City OF Little Rock.
foluCc tAc lssudhct vi tnls OTucT Inc people nave
been rapidly enrolling.
The United States Circuit Court adjourned to-
day until the first Monday May and Judge Dill
Ion leaves tonight for St. Louis Brooks forces
have not apparently been augmented by any con-
siderable numbers. Baxter's officers are enrolling
men rapidly. and public feeling is generally in his
favor
The United States troops Will occupy the United
States Court room tonight In the centre OF the city,
TO preserve peace. Baxter's forces have taken
possession OF the different gun stores and the
arms and ammunition in them.