The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-10


other return there may have been does not enter
into the merits Of the case. II it suited the
politicians to suppress votes because they were
against Baxter and for Brooks, or If pains were
to do with the question before HIM. In the state
Court the same judge had twice. In the most de-
cided manner, overruled Brooks appeal and In
the United States Court he had also been beaten.
Even the very parties who were now for Brooks
were on those days for Baxter, and II, in view OF
all these facts. Baxter was not the legal Governor
it would be difncult to explain the reason why.
As Mr.. Williams continued there was
MERRY TWINKLE IN MS EYE
and especially when ne spoke OF the consterna.
ton which seized the Brooksltes wnen he told
them somebody would be Governor Of Arkansas
before night, II they did not agree to Q compro-
mise which had SO frequently been rejected.
DURING THE DISCUSSION TO-DAY
1t appears that Senator Clayton urged that the
influence Of either Governor, acting de facto, would
control the legislation, as he would have much in
1uence. That Baxters counsel conceded, and
asked 1T had any weight when Baxter was Gov
ernor and Dorsey was elected Senator, for the
important question might be raised, II Baxter was
not the legal Governor or Arkansas what were
the credentials Of Senator Dorsey. signed by Gov
ernor Baxter, worth to the United States Senate.
The Attorney General appeared in the best Of
spirits and happy that the matter was so nearly
in the way Of settlement. When it was proposed
to
BIND THE PREaIDENT
to whatever might be agreed upon between
Brooks and Baxters counsel the Attorney Gen.
eral plainly informed Brooks counsel that under
no circumstances would the President ne q party
tv any such agreement. His hands must be free,
and he would not agree even TO walt the action Of
the Legislature, lest 1t might be important. before
the case had been finally disposed OF by that body,
to recognize some one as Governor. And he
hoped these parties would bear rhis In mind in
whatever agreement they drew up.
THE LAST APPEAL OF BROOKS
was received by the President this afternoon, and
Immediately sent by message to the Attorney
General who received it while the counsel were
arranging terms Of agreement AS no dispatches
had been received from Baxter up to q late hour
this afternoon it was surmised that Brooks con-
trolled the telegraph, and the latter part of his
appeal for recognition seemed to justify this
opinion. As compromise was likely to be effected
no notice was taken OF the appeal 1t was az fol.
lows
BARING Cross, Ark, May 8. 1874
To PRESIDENT GRANT, Washington -
l was elected to the once Of Governor OF Arkan-
sas by large majority Of voters. This have es.
tablished by proof In the courts. have been ad-
judged entitled TO the once by the Circuit Court
the only court Of general Jurisdiction in the State
The force and eject Of this Judgment was submit
ted to the Supreme Court In proceeding which
called into question the Jurisdiction OF the
Circuit Court and the force and effect Of
its Judgment and my right to exercise the duties
and office Of Governor, and now the Supreme
Court has adjudicated me to be the lawful Gov
ernor OF the State and directed the Treasurer to
honor my warrant on the Treasury TO suppress
violence and disorder, an act that can be per-
formed only by the Governor. am in actual pos
session ana exercising the functions OF the office
formidable and armed rebellion against the
right and lawful Authority exists.
ACTUAL CONFLICT WAGES
and several lives have been lost. 1t is my duty Il
defend the government have sworn to admins
ter. Ihave appealed and do now appeal to Your
Excellency Chief Magistrates OF the United States
for assistance to quell insurrecrion and domestic
violence. Two days have the insurgents projected
desperate struggle to gam possession OF the State
House and public property. am able to hold
the situation against all the force that the insur-
gents can rally, but prompt recognition and inter-
position on your part would prevent the efrusion
Of much blood.
JOSEPH BROOKS. Governor OF Arkansas.