The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-05-22

mediately his acceptance OF the pro-
posed terms. Brooks's reply TO the
President was In effect that he had
accepted in good faith the proposal made
by The President through the Attorney.
General on the 9th, and had in accordance
herewith issued u proclamation convening
the Legislature on May -. He alleged that
persons had been that day sworn in a. mem
bers OF the Legislature from districts in
which no vacancies had been declared,
and that he would not submit 10
such Irregularities. He called the attention
of the President 10 the provisions of the Fed
era Constitution, declaring that full faith
and credit shall Toe given 10 the judicial pro-
ceedings of every State" and added: Ii. In
the face of the decision of the supreme and
Circuit Courts of the State deciding that I am.
ana recognizing me as, the legal Governor,
YOU can recognize Baxter a. Governor, il l.
your duty 20 respond 10 his application
for Federal help; but if YOU cannot,
II Is your duty To assist to sup
press the present domestic violence
lie further declared that Ia disband his troops
AT this time would result in the assassination
of the supreme Court Judges n well as Others
Of his friends, especially his cOOred nd
herents and in conclusion declared that he
should hold his troops together. Federal
bayonets can put Bakers Legislature in the
state-housc, but am ignorant he saws. "or
the clause of the Constitution under which the
President has the power. Nothing else will:
and when there, | doubt if YOU can compel
them to determine who is Governor. II Is
time this agony. doubt, and uncertainty was
over. The interests of humanity demand that
II shall be settled, and if YOU have the power
under the Constitution and laws Of the
United States 10 settle the question of who
Is Governor of Arkansas adverse to the
decision of the courts Of the State, settle IT,.
and settle II at once. shall not resist what
YOU may order your troops 10 do but shall
af IN MI
and all attempts by Bakers forces 10 take
possession of the State-hOuse. | am conf
dent that legal quorum of the Legislature
VIII not respond Ia Baxter's call. and | shall
not assent nor be party TO convenmg the
Legislature under any agreement other than
that submitted by Yourself through the At
torney-General on the OH inst.-
The House met at r.. M, thrty-seven
members being present, and adjourned TO
the following dav.
A >kirmish took place on the north side
OF the river. during the day in which there
was some blood drawn, but the num-
Der Of casualties were not reported
Quite large force on each side confronted
the other. and there was imminent risk at one
time Of a general engagement. Colonel Rose
sent over n detachment of regular troops 10
prevent collision if possible, and both sides
Withdrew their troops TO the city before night
fall.
A short, but sharp. engagement occurred
between the rival forces AT Little Rock on the
18th, brought about by the Brooks men en-
deaving 10 cut of some Baxter recruits who
We're expected via the Cairo and Fulton Rail-
road. company Of federal soldiers put an
end to the fight by marching in between the
combatants. Baxter had three men wound
ed. and IL was reported that Brooks had one
or more killed and several wounded.
Both houses of the Legislature met, but
the Senate still lacked three of quorum and
the House two.
A telegram from the President was re-
eeived, asking If the Brooks party Were pre-
venting members Of the Legislature from at
tending. The telegram was answered in the
affirmative. and stating that but for the stop
page Of trains by the Brooks forces there
would have been quorum the first dav.
Brooks still occupied the state-housc. though
II was reported he was moving out with the
records in the evening.
Another communication was telegraphed
by Brooks 10 the Acknowledgement al Wash
ngton, further defining his position. and
stating that he should not dishand any troops
under his command until the question Of
who l. Governor il settled. unless required
10 do by the President. II have no pro-
position 10 submit. he adds. land will not
entertain any other than that proposed by
yourself. and sanctioned b. the President.
and agreed 10 by the agents and attorneys Of
Baxter and my SELF His Telegram concludes
u
of property. am impelled 10y sense of duty
TO submit my ease a. il now stands, and abide
the Presidents determination
The Arkansas Legislature organized on the
18Th. a quorum Of both houses being present.
Baxter was recognized a. Governor. and
joint committee was appointed TO prepare
resolutions TO send TO the President. giving
the views Of the Legislature in reference 10
the existing difficulties in that State.
4 short skirmish occurred during the eve
ming, In which two men We're wounded.