The New York herald., 1877-01-12
Gradual and Peaceful Encroach-
ment of the Democrats.
REPUBLICAN SENATORS GONE A FISHIN'
A Leaf Of History from the
Land Of the Palmetto.
MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA.
LOUISIANA.

CRATS--DEMORAL,ZATION OF PACKARD's
ADHERENTs-A FATAL ROW AMcNG THE
NEGROES IN THE STATE HousE--rHE sENA-
ToRIAL QUESTION.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALD]
New ORLEANS Jan. IL, 1877.
The quasi military situation Is still unchanged. This
morning Jume, tho democratic State Auditor, CON-
menccd legal proceedings through the courts obtain
his Office. The olce of the Recorder OF Mortgages
having been found abandoned by General Herron was
taken possession OF by the appointee Ex-Governor
McEncry who forced the DOORS A few Metropoiitans
present mado only formal show OF resistance and
retired.
PACKARD STATE
The State House Is reported in fllthy condition
with its inmates still badly demorazcd New interior
barricadcs have been improvsed; among others
all the law books in the House, as n brcastwork at tho
head OF the Although free cgress and in
gross Is maintained but few avail themselves of the
privilege, and then merely during the day. general
air OF nabbiness Is apparent everywhere; haggard
eountenances and beary eyes meet you every turn
The talk still Of determination and hopcfuness but
tho attitude is OF despair It is plain Trcs
ent status Of affairs cannot continue mucn longer.
A DEBAUCH MELEE
This morning dead negro carried out Of the
State House and reported 10 have died with tho heart
disease II has transpired, however, that during a
dcbauch last night, about O'clock melee occur
red In which two Metropolitan shot ana ono
named Aucoin died. II with great difficulty that
a stampede was prevented The wounded man Is still
in the State House. Another fight in which pistols
wore orawn, occurred to-day.
SYMPTOMS OF DETECTION
The impression that tho Nichols movement is a
complete is growing upon them, and symptoms
OF detection in the legislative quorum ap-
Gratis arc not idle Emssarics busy at work,
and the secession of large body to the Nichols
House in day or two is moro than probability.
Two-Mr. Barrett OF Rapides, and Mr. Kennedy, OF
ST. Charles-came over to-day and more have promised
for tomorrow.
A meeting of the democratic Legislature has been
called for tonight, II Is supposed perfect arrange
ments for receiving seeding body from the Packard
House.
The Metropolitans OF whom less than 200 are left,
are anxious to get out, and send messages to their
friends outside to that effect.
EXPORTS ORGANIZE soRrIE
strong effort was made to-day to organize the
National Guard for sorte upon tho Court House The
Grand Army Of the Republic located in this city
called upon to State militia, General Badger
being commissioned as Major General
PREPARATIONS FOR RESISTANCE
This being reported at democratic headquarters ad-
ditona guards have been placed at all the stations
and Court House to protect them during tho night,
and general signals have been arranged by which the
whole force OF Nichols State militia can bc concen-
trated at any point IN remarkably time. These
extensive preparations will likely prevent the
contemplated attack, at least for the present
THE OLD AND THE NEW
The only happy republican In the State Is Kellogg
who cannot conceal his delight getting OF the
up with the rago OF baIlcd hon. Casey paid them
short visit to-day, but returned 10 the Custom
House, where he remained until dark.
THE HUNGRY CROWD.
The democratic State House Is overrun with oHIce.
seekers, both from city and country. They come in
swarms, with all sorts OF claims aud In all stages of
dilapidaton. Governor NichoIIs Is far deaf
the general appeal. He is evidently rescrving his
powers and patronage for coming cxiecnces.
THE sEyAroRIAL QUESTION.
The republican Legislature had one ballot for United
States Senator this Afternoon resulting follows
Pinchback, 80; Antoine, 81; Lewis, 49, Beattc, I2;
Anderson, 4. and scattering 90.
Tho republican Senate is still without quorum. One
member OF the House came In to-day, and that body
still has a quorum.
Pinchback's friends claim he is master of the Sena-
torial situation No disturbances reported to-day.
PIsHrNG
Anoincs friends that Pnchback spirited away
the four republican Senator's who are on Lake
Ponchartrain fishing. and that they will cx.
cept 10 secure Pinchback's election to the United
States Senate. II Is doubtful whether election
Senator Will take place to day, II quorum OF the
Joint assemblies bc had, which Is exceedingly
doubtful as 1t Is understood to DO the policy OF
members to prevent election until tho solution of
tho present difficulties regard tho State govern.
mcnt is arrived at.
THE QUESTION TURNS.
It IS generally conceded that the question turns az
present on which OF the Supreme Courts the legal
ono and this subject the authorities at Washington
are being fully informed by both sides OF the legal
issues involved
INTERVIEW WITH AuGUR
In an interview with General Augur this morning
Times reporter reports him saying that thought
the muddle hero would be quietly and pcaccabiy
settled and that he would interfere except
OF riot and bloodshed In the of any attempt
being made to prevent tho Legislature IRON pursuing
It's duties. This last signi1cd either tho democratic
republican Legislature, as anerward explained Hc
had heard nothing OF the In the police forcc,
and did not deem II OF any moment
FIGHT.
The Republican, in summing up the situation this
morning. admits that II force is to decide the question
Of supremacy the republicans are powerless against
their opponents, who, It says arc fully organized,
equipped and trained IN the OF arms.
PACKARD THREATENS.
In an interview to-day, Governor Packard stated no
intended TO rctoke the Supreme Court building, but
that would proceed under the OF law and would
avoid u conflict which would remain a cause Of Bit
terness after the recognition OF his government which
event he regarded certain.
ELIZA PISKsToN AGAIN on THE STAND.
NEW ORLEANS, JAM IL, 1871
The Senate committee and sub committee continued
their Investigations to-day, most of the witnesses
being colorcd who testified to general intimidation
ELIZA PISEsrox
Eliza Pinkston was examined. she had a bandkcr-
chief ABOUT her head and walked with difficulty Her