The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-17
TEXAS.
Nar1AaIlng a. Armed Forces a Dot1oGdss-
Ths Rsdsral Admiuistrstieu Again Do
eliues 70 Intsrfere-An Armistioe Agreed
vuou ana the Troops Disbaudsd.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II, 1874

vuon ana the Troops Disbsudsds
WASHINGTON, Jan. ~ 1874
M Attorney General received despatch to-
Anv from the United States MARSHAL at Austin,
Hexas, dated to-day, saying, 'ine newiy-eaected
>sovernor. Coke was inangurated last night.
Armed men are guarding the appf0acnes 10 inc
~~.ss ana to the Capitol. Other armed
IN have possession Of the legislative halls.
a .onn met seems inevitable. A message from you
nay save us from disaster"
The Attorney General replied that ''he could
nly appesl to parties to peaceably adjust their
amenities, II possible. Cannot some one negotiate
a settlement have NO power to interfere with
nrce nor nave you any duty to perform IN respect
= the matter, except TO use your moral influence"
Another telegram was received to-day from Gov
srnor Davis, OF Texas, addressed to the President,
saying that under the constitution he was entitled
70 hold once until the 2Sth OF April. and that he
was making preparations to protect the officers OF
the state, and asks for military assistance.
There rs no probability that the government win
intsrfere make any change in the policy hereto
fore indicated in the recent telegram OF the Pres
cent 10 Governor Davis, and In the response OF
Attorney General Williams to the United States
Marshal at Austin.
Proceedings OF the Legislature.
GALVESTON, Jan. 10, 1874
ne Ne.cs has the following special from Aus
TIM
..In the morning session OF the House Mr. Epper-
ran onered q resolution to authorize the
Speaker to appoint such number Of ser
xesats-at-arms as may be necessary to pre-
serve order, and TO retain them as long as
required, explai ming thar Governor Coke had bet
ter nave civil posse than an armed guard Of
soldiers, stationed in the capitol buildings.
ADOPTED.
M. Epperson reported the result OF his inter-
view with Governor Coke and would send the
written communication as soon as possible under
the peculiar circumstances. Adjourned.
The Senate this morning in session was called to
order by Lieutenant Governor Hubbard.
Mr.. IRELAND asked that an act be passed to
prevent the Sheriff from paying into the hands
81 George W. Honey, A. Bledsoe or any
person for them, any public funds, making
n misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment Of
two years in the peuitenuary.
Mr.. ireland moved that Honey and Bledsoe be
restrained nom paying out any iunds under the
penalty OF two years in the penitentiary Passed.
Il is stated that during the night q call was
made upon the commandant Of the post for troops
% protect the STATE journal ONCE they fearing it
would be fred. The commandant declined.
me Travis GUARDS were ordered out by Governor
Davis, and ordered to report TO the Adjutant
General, but on arrival at the Capitol they found
the new Governor inaugurated to whom they
reported, and were directed to obey the orders Of
General H. e. McCulloch, acting Adjutant General,
Or his assistant The guards took charge OF the
two legislative halls, The Davis Guard aud an i'm
Drovised c0l0red company had charge Of the lower
1O0r. Both parties are acting with great calm
Hess Governor Davis insists on retaining posses
ston until the 2sth Of April. Everything was quiet
to-day though armed soldiers were stationed at
every entrance Of the Capitol building.
Troops or Both sides Guarding the
Capitol.
AUSTIN, Jan. 1e, 1874
This evening posse ofTravis Rines marched ur
from the state Armory. each member telling his
scquatntances that Mayor Wheeler had been ar
rested by radical negroes numbering from
- to 200. The long roll was beaten ant
. call made for reinforcements to rescue
the Mayor As If by inspiration, from every direc.
zion came men on foot and horseback with such
arms as could be got among them several whose
white locks indicated that they had seen service
under the Texan Republic
The crowd continued to increase until the streets
were filled, when the Mayor arrived, having been
released.
Governor Davis stated TO Sheriff Zmpleman that
he arrest was without authority and should be
promptly corrected. One company was imme-
Ahtely raised and placed under command OF
Major Rslston, Of Galveston. They marched
- the Capitol and onered their services to
Acting General Steele, Of San Antonio. Much
feeling was aroused, but nothing Of a serious
nature occurred. The Davis Colored Guards, num-
berina about forty, passed into the basement Of
tie Capitol without hindrsnce. Governor Davis
and Assistant Adjutsnt General Ztmpiemsn agreed
to-day upon an armistlce for rwenty-four hours.
There Ii to be nothing offensive by either party
are closed.
LATER.
An the troops on both sides have disbanded and
there 10 much rejoicing.