The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17

vance picket has been extended within one block
OF the State House. No one Is allowed to 60 be-
yond the picket lines. train has been seized.
Troops are coming in great force. all well armed.
II Ia feared that bloodshed will result in q few
hours. The following ID the proclamation by
which Baxter declares the whole OF Pulaski county
under military ru!e;-.
PROCLAMATION.
whereas an armed rebellion exists In the
county OF Pulaski against the State govern
ment which 1t becomes necessary to employ all
II spSn 70 In me
J hereby proclaim the existence OF martial law
within said county. and command all persons capa.
ae said reDelllon During the time that martial law
shall thus prevail every infringement OF the right
severely punished by whomsoever it may be com.
Mltted The utmost respect shall be paid by all
persons to citizens not In arms, and to their prop
erty anu to that OF the federal government.
In testimony whereof |, Elisha Baxter, Governor
or the State OF Arkansas, do hereby set my
hand. the private seal OF said State being now
not accessible to the Governor OF the State.
Done at Little Rock this 18th day OF April, 1874.
Governor OF Arkansas and Commander-in- Chief
SURROUNDING THE STATE HOUSE.
simultaneously with tine issuance OF this procIa-
Eation the Govsrnor marched from ST. Johns Col
lege with his force or about 200 down into the
neart OF the city, and placed guards all along
the principal Streets, completely surround
ing the state House with a Gordon OF sentines.
Several companies OF military have arrived from
outside counties, and every train brings addi-
tions. BY tomorrow the Governors l0rce from
present indications will number 1000 men. There
are between 100 and $50 men at the State House,
well armed and with two cannon.
The Governor received despatch from Attorney
General Williams, stating In effect that the United
States government would not interfere. The
Governor states that this was all he desired, and
promises to put down the Instruction at once.
Last nights dispatches were in error in stating
that the Circuit Judge had issued writ to
the SAerin immediately on giving Judgment
aganss Baxter. No writ was ever is
sued, either then or now. AS soon as
Judgment was rendered Brooks took the ONCE,
and with copy OF the Judgment In his hand,
went to the Governor's Office and took foreiple
possession.
HoLDIyG THE AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION.
Governor Baxter's forces have taken possession
OF the telegraph ONCE, placing sentineis at the
door with instructions to permit no dispatches to
be sent or delivered without the consent Of
the officer in charge. Governor Baxter has
just iss,red proclamation to the people
OF the State, rcciting the facts in the case and
stating that Ia his intention to retake the State
building and establish his Authority. He calls
upon the people TO respond to his aid.
MIR. Brooks has sentinels one square out in front
of the.State House. Beyond the tramp of sent-
nels, who are to be met on every street corner,
everything is quies.
The Mayor has ordered taat all the saloons be
closed.
To-day the attorneys OF Governor Baxter ap-
peared in the Circuit Court and moved TO set aside
the Judgment Of yesterday; also TO correct the
records Of M ,nday, wherein 1t appeared that the
demurrer in the case OF BROOKS VS.. Baxter was
submitted by consent These motions will be ar
gued tomorrow.