The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-27
Arrest of Anderson, Kenner and Case
nave in New Orleans.
WELLS FLEES From TIE STATE.
A Conf ct of Authority Settled
from WASHINGTON.
THE SCENE AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

New ORLEANS, Jan. 20, 1878.
Tho arrest Of Sheriff Houston to-day, while in
search OF the members OF the Returning Board, who
had taken 70 uge In the Custom House, caused the
most intense excitement 1t appears that Wells, An.
derson ct al trusting their luck we're moro than
astouisheu when their plea under the Enforcement
act was refused; and time being everything their
iavor took refuge IN the Custom House. under the
idea that they could not there be touched by civil
writ Al ha.f-past one O'Clock, however, Sheriff
Houston entered the Custom House with wits in his
hand, seeking Tor the iugltivos. and as he was
entering tho Collectors Office he met by Chief
Deputy Marshal Wurzbcrger, who stretched his arms
the and prohibited the sheriff from
ing, IN the OF the United States, and ordered
tho crowd when had gathered to dispense Sheriff
Houston, however, quietly insisted upon serving the
writs. He was arrested anu carriod before Judge
Billings, the United States District Judge, who stated
that there order or olher proceeding by which
the could be elocled and hau nothing TO do
with 1t. An affidavit WIS then made. before United
States Commissioner Lane, against Houston, charging
him with attempting " injuro government properly.
MARINES ON GUARD.
In the meanwhile tue news had spread and Mr..
Tomnson, Collector Anderso private secretary had
Snerin Houston for resisting Custom House officer,
and a detachment of marines, uncer Eusign Beck
wth were seut for from the revenue cutter DIX, and
arrived. They took up their position Ut the head Of
the stairway and were reldy, so the officer in charge
stated, TO assist tho Marshal
RKFLRESCE WASHINGTON
AS soon us this position OF affairs became known
Attorney General Ogden sent despatch to Attorney
General Devens which he stated that four persons,
Thomas c. Anderson, ii. J. wolls. l.. Kenner and G.
Cazenave, indicted for felony in the criminal courts
Custom House. and he wished 10 know il they could
DO kept there defiance Of the civil authorities OF
this State United States Marshal Wharton also sent
= despatch TO Attorney General Dsveus, asking
whether they should be delivered
CLAIM OF REPUBLICANS
The position taken by tho republicans Is that the
Custom House s United states property, aud no one
has a right 10 break In or force door TO take any
one out. This was tho position taken by TomI,uson,
referred tho matter 10 District Attorney Lacey,
who sustained the action Of the marshal After quite
long conference upon the part of tho leaders the
matter was deferred TO Washington.
GOVERNOR NICHOLAS DIFFERENTIATION
Governor Nichols, who was interviewed by the
HERALD correspondent, Is exceedingly reticent us TO
what his action will DO II the Custom Houss author-
refuse TO give up tho iugitves but IRON what he
sad, /. was inferred that no was determined they
General Beauregsrd who was In charge Of the Custom
House here In the limo of the Know Nothing riot
when q demand then made the building, statoc
to-day Governor Nichols tina. he believed State
had no authority In tho building. It will be nice
point for settlement, aud news from Washington Is
anxiousy looked for.
NOT TO BE SCREENED.
Al ten r. ~ despatch received by United States
Marshal Wharton, from Attorney General Devens, In
Washington, to throw open the doors OF the Custom
House the civil authorities, as they have right
10 shield persons charged with felony from any pro.
from the courts. This fact has just been made
known to the State authorities, and as yet move
has been made though 1t Is expected something Will
be done tonight In the meantime, as sufficient
time has elapsed, 1t Is thought Anderson and Wells
have escaped from tho Custom House.
LATEsr-suRRANDER OF ANDERSON, KESSER AND CASE.
NAvE-wELLs ESCAPES.
At q quarter after eleven O'Clock Sheriff Houston
with deputy went to the Custom House, and An
derson, Kcnner and Casenave, with James Lewis and
ex.Ch,c Of Police Loan, surrendered TO him. They
were ut onco placed 10 carriages and driven to tho
Parish Prison. where they were interviewed By your
correspondent. They appeared little downhcartcd,
and refused 10 talk. Sheriff Houston made every
arrangement for their comfort, providing beds, SC,
ami they we're locked up.
James Lewis and Loan accompanied Thorn only as
friends there being no charges made against them.
Wells, It Is understood. has fed the State