Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-01-17
TEXAS.
More Appeals to the Authorities
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be Did. Mr. Davis!
Exciting Times at Austin-The
"LOng Roll" Beat-The
Mayor Arrested.
Volunteers rendering Their Ser
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A CONFLICT SEEMS INEVITABLE.
WASHINGTON, January 16.-The at
torney- general received dispatch to-
day from the United States marshal at
Austin, Texas, dated to-day, saying
that the newly elected governor Coke
was inaugurated last night. Armed
men are guarding the approaches tFIhe
offices and to the capitol, while other
armed men have possession of the legis-
lative hall. A conflict seems Inevitable.
A message from you may save us from
disaster The attorney general replied
that he could only appeal to the parties
to peacefully adjust their difficulties, if
possible. Cannot some one negotiate a
settlement? | have no power to inter-
fere with force, nor have you any duty.
to perform in respect to the matter ex-
cept to use your moral influence.
ANOTHER APPEAL FOR TROOPS.
Another telegram was received to-day
from Governor Davis, of Texas, ad-
dressed to the President, saying that un-
der the constitution he was entitled to
hold the Office until the twenty-eighth
of April, and that he was making pre-
paratiOns to protect the officers of the
State, and asks afor military assistance.
There is no probability that the gov
eminent will interfere or make any
change in the policy heretofore indicated
in the recent telegram of the President
to Governor Davis, and in the response
of Attorney-General Williams to the
United States marshal of Austin.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
GALVESTON, January 16.-The NeeUs
has the following special:
AUSTIN, January I6, 1874
In the morning session Mr.. Epperson
offered a resolution authorizing the
speaker to appoint such number of
sergeants-at-arms as may be necessary to
preserve order, and to retain them as
long as required, explaining that it
would look better to have civil posse
than an armed guard of soldiers sta
toned at the capitol buildings. Adopted.
Mr.. Epperson reported the result Of
an interview with Governor Coke, and
said he would send written communi-
cation as soon as possible.
Under these circumstances the house
adjourned.
The senate morning session was called
to order by LleutenaDt-Governor Hub
bard.
Senator Ireland asked for an act to
prevent sheriffs paying into the hands
Of George NJ. Honey, A. Bledsoe, or any
person for them, public funds, making
it misdemeanor punished by impris-
Onment for two years in the peniten-
tiary.
Senator Ireland moved that George
NJ. Honey and a. Bledsoe be restrained
from paying out any funds, under a
penalty Of two years in the penitentiary.
Passed.
CALL FOR TROOPS.
1t is stated that during the night a
call was made on the commander of the
post for troops to protect the State Jour
nal office, they fearing that it would be
"pied." The commandant declined.
The Travis Guards were ordered out by
Davis, to report to the acknowledgement,
but on arriving at the capital found the
new governor inaugurated, to whom
they reported, and were directed to obey
the orders of General McCulloch, acting
acknowledgement, or his assistant. They
took charge of the two chambers of the
house. The Davis Guards and an i'm
provised colored company had charge of
the lower floor, both parties acting with
great calmness. Davis insists on re-
tanning possession until the twenty
eighth Of April. Everything is quiet
to-day though armed soldiers are sta
toned in every entrance to the capitol
building.
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
AUSTIN, January 16.-This evening
posse of the Travis Rifles marched up
from the State armory, each member
speaking to his acquaintanees that
Mayor Wheeler had been arrested by
Radical negroes, numbering from forty
to two hundred.
THE LoNG-RoLL WAS BEATEN,
and a call made for reinforcements to
rescue the mayor. As if by inspiration,
from every direction, came men on foot
and on horseback, with such arms as
they could gather. Among them were
several locks that indicated that they
had seen service under the Texas re-
public. The crowd continued to in
crease until the streets were filed,
when the mayor arrived, he
having been released. Governor
Davis stated to Sheriff Templeman
that the arrest was without authority,
and should be promptly corrected. One
company was Immediately raised, and
placed under command OF Major Ral.
stOn, of Galveston.
THEY MARCHED To THE CAPITAL
and offered their services to acting Gen.
eral Steele of San Antonio. Much
feeling, arousing nothing of serious
nature, occurred. Davis's colored guards
numbering about forty, passed into the
basement Of the capital without hinder
ance. Governor Davis and Assist
ant Adjutant General Templeman
agreed to-day on an armistice for twen-
ty-four hours. There is to be nothing Of
fensive done by either party until the
expiration of that time. All the bar
rooms are closed.
LATER.
All the troops have disbanded on both
sides, and there is much rejoicing.
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