The New York herald., 1877-01-12

DEMOCRATS DECENTRALIZATION OF PACKARDs
ADHERENTs-A FATAL ROW AMONG THE
NEGROES IN THE STATE HousE--THE sENA-
ToRIAL QUESTION.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
New ORLEANS, JAM IL, 1871
The quasi military situation is still unchanged This
morning Jumel, tho democratic State Auditor com.
legal proceedings through the to obtain
his ofnce The Office Of the Recorder OF Mortgages,
having been found abandoned by General Heron, was
taken possession OF by the appontee Ex-Governor
McEncry, who forced the doors. A few Metropotaus
present mado only formal show OF resistance and
retired
PACKARD STATE HOUSE,.
The State House Is reported in nthy condition,
with its inmates still badly demoralizcd. New interior
barricades have been mprovsed among others one of
all tho law books in the House, brcastwork at the
head OF the staircase. Although free cgrcss and IN
gross is maintained but few avail themselves Of the
privilege, and then merely during the day general
air OF nabbness is apparent everywhere; haggard
eountenances bleary eyes you at every turn
The talk IS still OF determination and hopefuness but
the attitude Is one OF despair, and 1t is plain tho res.
ent status Of affairs cannot continue much longer
DEBAUcH AND FATAL MELEE.
This morning dead negro carried out OF tho
House and reported have died with tho heart
debauch last night about one O'Clock, meee occur
red In which two Metropt ltans wero shot ana ono
named Aucon died. II was with great difficulty that
a stampede prevented. The wounded man is still
in the State House. Another fight, in which pistols
wcrc 0rawn occurred to-day.
SYMPTOMS DETECTION
The impression that the Nichols movement Is a
complete success is growing upon them, and symptoms
OF detection In tho legislative quorum are more ap-
parent day than ever In the meanwh he the demo-
Gratis not idle Emssaries busy ut work,
and the secession of large body to the Nichols
House in a day two is now than probability.
Two-Mr. Barrett of Rapides, and Mr. Kennedy, OF
St. Charles-came over to-day and have promised
for tomorrow
A meeting of the democratic Legislature has been
called for to night, supposed perfect arrange
ments for receiving seeding body from tho 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.
soRrIE
A strong effort made to-day to organize the
National Guard for sorte upon tho Court House. The
Grand Army OF the Republic located this city was
called upon to act State militia, General Badger
being commissioned as Major General.
PREPARATIONS RESISTANCE
ditonal 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
whole force OF Nichols State militia bc concen-
trated any point remarkably short time. These
extensive preparations will most likely prevent the
contemplated attack, at least for the present.
THE OLD AND THE NEW
The only happy republican In tho State Is Kellogg
who cannot conceal his delight getting out OF the
scrape. Tho most unhappy is Packard, who Is eaten
up with the ragc a baiIled lion. Casey paid them
short visit to-day, but returned 10 the Custom
House, where he remained until dark.
HUNGRY CROWD
The democratic State House is with Office.
seekers, both from city and country. They come in
swarms with all sorts OF claims aud In all stages Of
diapdaton Governor Nichols car is so far deaf to
the general appeal. Hc is evidently rcscrving his
powers and patronage for coming cxigcncies.
THE sEsAroRAL QUESTION.
The republican Legislature had one ballot Tor United
States Senator this AFTERNOON, resulting as follows:-
Pinchback, 80; Antoine, 81; Lewis, IS; Beattc, IL;
Anderson, 4. and scattering co.
Tho republican Senate is still without quorum One
member OF the House in to-day, and that body
still has quorum.
Pinchbacks friends claim he is master OF the Scna-
toral situation. No disturbances reported to-day
FISHING.
Antoine friends assert that Pinchback spirited AWAY
the four absent republican Senator's who are on Lake
Ponchartran fishing. and that they will not return OK.
cept 10 secure Pinchback's election to the United
States Senate II is doubtful whether election for
Senator Will take place to day, II quorum the
Joint assemblies be had, which Is exceedingly
doubtful 1t is understood to bc the policy
members to prevent election until tho solution of
tho present difficulties in regard TO tho State govern.
mcnt is arrived at.
now QUESTION TURNS
IL IS generally conceded that the question turns at
present on which OF the Supreme Courts is the legal
ono this subject the authorities at Washington
are being fully informed by both sides OF the legal
issues involved.
INTERVIEW GENERAL AuGuR.
In Interview with General Augur this IN morning a
Times reporter reports him saying that no thought
the mudde hero would bc quietly and pcaccably
settled and that he would interfere except in case
OF riot and boodshed, In the of any attempt
being made to prevent tho Legislature from pursuing
duties This last signcd either tho democratic or
republican Legislature. as aftcrward explained Ic
had heard nothing OF the In the police force
and did not deem IL OF any moment
A FIGHT.
The Republican, In summing up the situation this
morning admits that II is decide the question
of supremacy tho republicans powerless against
their opponents, who, It says, arc fully organized,
equipped and trained III the OF arms
WHAT PACKARD THREATENS.
In IN interview to-day, Governor Packard stated no
intended TO rctoke the Supreme Court building but
that he would proceed under the OF law and would
avoid u conflict which would n cause Of bit.
terness after tho recognition of his government which
event he regarded certain.
INVESTIGATION BY TIE SENATE COMMIT EE--
ELIZA P1SKsToN AGAIN on THE STAND.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. IL, 1871
The Senate committee and subcommittee continued
their Investigations to-day, most of the witnesses
being coorcd who testified TO general intimidation.
ELIZA PIyKsroN.
Eliza Pinkston was examined she had a handkcr-
chief ABOUT her head, and walked with difficulty Her