Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-04-24

to the Hoar men. one for union or for Lor'
Ing, and one more ballot and tLen adjourn
until tomorrow. All these propositions were
rejected, and on tho re-assembling Of the
convention a motion to proceed at once to
ballot was carried. After RI II was first called
then began an immediate change OF votes,
lasting nearly half an hour, and the result
was announced as tollows: The whole vote,
267; necessary to choice, IA. William p.
Washburn, $50; Curtis. "a; Dawes, 26; Ad-
ans, Is; Loring, 4; Banks, 10: scattering, ).
The President then declared tie election OF
Washburn and prorogued the convention.
Political Situation In Ark ansas.
LITTLE Rock, April II.
Brooks issued proclamation to-day to the
people, reciting at length the history OF ms
contest with Baxter, and declaring his inten-
ton to sustain himself in Office by every
means at his command, and that any attempt
to place Baxter again in the Governors Office
must result III strife and bloodshed, as he
(Brooks) will resist all mobs that may assem-
BILE at Bakers call. but that lie is always
ready to submit to the decisions of the courts,
and concludes by advising the people to quiz
city pursue their usual avocations, and !.
then services are necessary to preserve the
peace he will call upon them.
Baxter's Attorney appeared in court to-
day and moved to set aside the judgment OF
yesterday, and that the motion be argued to-
morrow.
Late this evening Baxter issued procla-
nation declaring Pulaski county to be in a
state Of rebellion, and proclaiming mart al
law, calling cut the militia to suppress the
rebellion. simultaneously with the issuance
Of the proclamation. Baxter, with force of
two hundred men, marcht d down town, took
quarters at one Of the hotels, and posted sem
tincls along the principal streets and around
the State House, where Brooks.is ensconced,
with two hundred men armed with muskets,
and with two cannon. Baxter expects REIN
forcements from other counties tomorrow.
He says the Attorney Generals 4';e,'"to'' rs
satisfactory. All Ire wants Is nOn-iniefier-
ence by the general Government Baxter
has taken possession Of the telegraph offices,
and exercises complete censorship over all
dispatches, and has issued proclamation
announcing his Intention to takc the State
House and re-establish his authority.
LITTLE Rock, April II.
During the belligerent movemcrts last
night Colonel Rose, commanding the United
States Arsenal, brought compan ny down.
them at the corner of Main and
Fourth streets, and seut word to each side
that while he had no orders to interfere on
behalf of either party, he was directed to
prevent bloodshed. Early this morning, there
appearing no prospect of trouble, the COM
pany returned4o the Arsenal. In the mean
time Baxter has issued another long procls-
nation to -e.possess himself of State House
at all hazards.
WASHINGTON, April II.
The Secretary Of War telegraphed to the
officer at Little Rock not to in.
terfere in any manner with the troubles there,
unless It may be absolutely necessary to pre-
serve the peace.
1t is generally believed that the President
will approve the order of the Secretary of
War. He has instructed the officers at Du-
balls Bluff to proceed to Little Rock to in
vestigate the report that Raxte: had seized
the telegraph Office, In order to prevent
Brooks party from using the wire, aud to see
that kilograms to and from the general Gov
eminent were not interrupted.
Postmaster General Cresswell tclegraphcd
to the Postmaster at Little Rock to deliver
al mail matter addressed to Governor Bax-
ter. or Baxter, Governor of Arkansas. to
Baxter. and all similarly addressed to Brooks.
@ Brooks, and hold all letters addressed Sim
ply to the Governor of Arkansas. for the
present.
Judge Whelock to-day overrulcd the mo-
Ion to set aside the judgment in the Brooks
Baxter cases, but sustained the motion to |
correct the record to show that demurrer
vas submitted without Baxter's KNOWLEDGE
r his counsel. Gen. r. T. Dockery has been
appointed by Baxter Military Governor of
he city, and has issued orders for enrolling
;itizens. The leading citizens have Issued an
address, to the people of the State, urging
hem to sustain Baxter. The United States
roops occupy the United States Court room
u the centre Of the city, and will preserve
'eace.
RALEIGH. N. c., April II.
"A private dispatch this evening reports
hat Bald and Stone mountains are alarming
he adjacent counties with their rumblings,
I'd the trembling is much more serious than
ny previous. Scientists confidently expect
n CRUZ ton.
Ar the late municipal election in ST. Joseph
TO-. the Democracy carried the day, elscting
be May Or and other city officers.
IT is thought that New Mexico will
lip into Statehood easy enough. We
an reach no other conclusion, when
Fe consider the gyeascr element in that