The New York Herald Newspaper, May 12, 1874, Page 7

NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1874.—TRIPLE SHEET. oavy Loses to the Royalists, MapRm, May 11, 1874. ‘The Oarlists under Don Alfonso lost 600 men in Axilled and wounded in their recent defeat. Army Mancuvres Near Bilbao—Divine Right with Death to Dissenters. Lonpon, May 12—5:30 A. M. A-special despatch to the Times says General a began his advance from Bilbao yester- The Carlists are intrenching themselves in the ‘mountain passes. General Elio has issued a decree that all prison- expressing dissent to the pretensions of Don ‘Will be shot, ENGLAND. Lordly Legislators to Enjoy a Recess. LONDON, May 11, 1874, The House of Lords will adjourn from fhe 224 ‘inst, until June 1. Geminiscences of the Evangelical Al- Hance. LONDON, May 12—5:30 A. M. A meeting of members to the late Evangelical Alliance was held here last night, at which ad- resses were made by a number of the delegates. STEAMSHIP SUPPOSED TO BE LOST. Fear of a Fatal Disaster. Lonpon, May 11, 1874, ‘The steamship Siberia, from Liverpool for ‘Madeira, ie supposed to have been lost with all her ‘crew and passengers, The Steamship Siberia—Where Is Her Ownership? A cable despatch (given above) was received dn this olty yesterday, saying that the steam. ship Siberia, from Liverpool to Madeira, was ‘supposed to have been lost, with all her crew aud passengers. The despatch is dated London, ‘May 11, and is so obscurely worded that it gives no date or particulars whatever, leaving great doubt ‘aa to what line she belonged to. A HERALD re- borter called at the office of the Cunard line yester- day, but the officers there say that, though they dave a steamship Siberia on their line it cannot be the one, us their vessel runs between Live jl and Boston, and it appears that she Jett Boston on April 11, arriving in Liverpool seen learing that port again on April 29 jor Boston, and being due at present. So it appears that this can hardly be the vessel mentioned, ex- cepting there be some mistake in the despatch as sto the port for which she sailed. On the other id, by consulting Lioyd’s register, it will be hat 01 ne Steamship Siberia is mentioned, ‘which is the Cunard bo: he following are the particulars about her:—‘Siberia, Vaptain J. Har- Tigon, 2,339 gross tonnage, 1,698 net; 300 horse Pre: Length, 328 ieet ; breadth of beam, 39 leet inches; th, 26 feet 3 inches, Agents in Liver- (pool, Burns & Mciver. Built in Glasgow, 1867.” Were it not that she is posi ively announced to ‘ave sailed from Liverpool { the possibility of the lost ene would suggest itself, habit of running on the Mediterranean route, and probably calling in at Madeira at times. On the ‘whole, however, it appears that the Siberia spoken ‘of cannot be the Cunard vessc! and that some mis- stake has been made. It is consicered on the part of several of the Qeading insurance companies to be an error on the part of the Atlantic cable authorities to have tele- pew Siberia, as that steamer does not ply tween Liverpool and Madeira. On reference to our a files of April 13 it is seen that the steamer Liberia left Liverpool at half-past twelve on the ilth of April, bound for Madeira, Cape Coast Castle, Fernando Po and other ports. The Liberia is commanded by Captain Lowrey, ‘and is of 943 tons burden, She carried mail dreight and gers. It is conjectured that ehe has bro er machinery and has drifted ‘to the westward and been lost in the gale of the {26th April or carried down toward the Kquator by ithe Guif Stream. The Liberia 1s a stanch crait, sand it is to be hoped that she may yet be heard of 4rom gome of the West Airican ports, THE ALASKA AT SEA FOR NEW YORK, {SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE.] Lonpon, May 11, 1874. _ The United States steamer Alaska sailed from Pauillac, France, May 10, for New York. CUBA. ‘Martial Law Against American Citizens— Concha’s Plan for Militiamen Exemption. Key West, Fia., May 11, 1874, A despatch from Havana says:—William Lauten, an American, who acts as Vice Consal for Great Britain and Germany at Manzanillo, has been or- dered to leave the island within ten days, in con- mequence of having had communication with the insurgents. Frederick Dockery is still in prison at Puerto Principe. A Good Chance for Wealthy Patriots. Havana, May 11, 1874. Captain General Concha has issued a decree per- amitting members of the militia who pay $1,000 into ‘the treasury to remain at home. Many persons are availing themselves of tnis permission, OBITUARY. Courtlandt Palmer, ‘Mr. Courtlandt Palmer, for many years a prom- inent’ citizen, died in this city on Sunday, at the age of seventy-four. He had been for a long time in feeble health. Mr. Palmer was born in Stoning- ‘ton, Conn., but came to this city when a boy, and entered the hardware establisnment of an elder Drother, Amos Palmer, at the corner of Pearl ‘street and Maiden lane. He started in business for himself when barely of age and with very little capital, but eventually succeeded in establish- ing the st hardware trade of auy firm between tke North and the South. His firm, in which his own name never ap- ae was that of Slark, Day & Whiting, ving houses both in this city aud New Orleans, In the panic of 1837 Mr. Paimer failed in business, and thenceforward devoted himself to operations im real estate. His investments were very saga- cious and in time very extensive, so that he long since acquired an estate valued at many millions of dollars, His propery, includes the land on ‘which the Manhattan Market is built, one-half of the block bounded by Union square, Thirteenth ‘street, Broadway and Fourth valuable boulevard and other uptown property and a large smount of land Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. er was at one time president of the Stonington Rallroad, a director in the Satq Deposit Company and an officer of other corporations, About two years ago he was ap- ‘pointed one of the commissioners to appraise the real estate owned by the city. When a difficulty occurred in re; to the payment of the commis- sioners alter the performance of their work he Waived his own ibe to ag ation. He leaves two sons and a daughter. is funeral will take ue on Wednesday, at ten o’clock A. M., from his ite residence, Nout Madison avenue. The Rev. Dr. Hutton, of the Washington square Reformed church, will oMciate, and the body will then be taken to Greenwood for interment. ‘The followin, named pallbearers have been selected :—Samuel J. Tilden, William E. Dodge, William B. Ogden, ‘Charies Butler, Willtam Berton George Forres: William Tracey, James Brown, Thomas D. Day,an ‘Samuel D. Badcock, Captain Benjamin L. Waite. A quarter of a century has been sufficient to make the great reputation of Captain Waite fore gotten. When sailing ships were the only means -of Our Communication with Kurope he was knowa a8 one Of the most intrepid, as well as most skilful ‘ana careful, of navigators. Numerous stories of his feats while commanding the Black Ball ship England are still spun by old “sea dogs” witn a readiness and zest that are good trinutes in them- selves to Captain Waite’s abilities, ‘The affection- ate references that are made in them tothe “old man” apparently indicate Mariner of almost fabulous age; yet Captain Waite nad but reached the of sixty-nine years. He was the son of On] cain isaac Walte, an American sea capt: ‘who marriod an English lady, and ne was torn it s <a jand «about the year 1 ‘ Sid ae tee ‘a sala and “oO coun! a lifetims pwr Ak “4 jucntiy he mand of the ships Britannia tod Peclde, snd. Analy” te a, which be made famous with rei short trips to and from peroge. When the steamships su; Beded the packet ships in transportation of first class passengers and the vessels of the BI Ball Line became devoted to stee! ngers -alone Captain Waite retirea irom work, He did not like the new si ot '3 On sailing pas- sengers to the steamships, He settled down ashore, and for the last twenty years ot his life has lived at Sound View, in Stamuord, Conn. There an apoplectic fit happened him last March, the effect of which was his death yesterday. AMUSEMENTS. ped + Sais Metropolitan Theatre. Aprogramme made up of extremely funny acta was gone through with at the Metropolitan Theatre last night. The theatre was, as usual, very cfowded. It would be tedious to rehearse all the good things performed. Those in which Luke Schoolcraft and Sam Rickey appeared were su- mely laughable. There was one song, ‘Major jay was Heard to Say,” sung by Sandford, Wilson, jueen and West, which was made funny by its lexterous rescue of the actors from the com. Pletest idiocy. Miss Jenny Hughes sung several Serlo-comic songs in an excellent manner, The final act, “‘Ambition,” is an excellent though rude satire on our local politicians, Fox’s Broadway Theatre. “Humpty Dompty” yet retains his votaries, a goodly number of whom were present at the Broadway Theatre last evening. Everybody ought now to know everything about Fox’s pantomime. It 18 accompanied, during its performance, by varied avts outside of its proper scope. Among these are the entertainment by Spaulding’s Bell Ringers and Band and the musicai periormances of Professor O’Reardon, the Tumbleronicon. That 1s what he 1s called on the bills, and he is welcome to the title, Miss Georgie Dean Spaulding makes aspécial ieature of her triumph of musical en- deavor. Triumph ia the proper word, for Miss Spaulding plays two tunes upon the harp and sings a third atone time. This is called on the pills a “Magical Trio.” It will bein order for ul- natured people to say, ‘‘Umph!’’ just atter “trio.” ‘The other special performances were the singin; ot Miss Blanche Reeves, the athletic acts o! the Orrin Brothers and Mile. De Locia, and tne doings of Professor Davis’ trained dogs. They were all good, particularly those of the dogs, The Academy of Music opened last evening under the management of H. Schumann. The programme included an “Enter- tainment Fantastic,” by Professor Herrmann, in which “Le Mouchoir Satanique,” the “Magic Pocket’ and many other wonders not thoroughly known to the uninformed world were embraced, The house was well attended, and those who were there were evidently satisfied with the efforts of the prestidigitateur. Tne ‘‘Magic Cross,” a part of Hermann’s new performance, was conspicuous. Herrmann was very successful in his new trick: and succeeded very well in some of thoge oi his brother, who was here some years ago and excited universal admiration, especially among the young fashionables, for adroitness in his experiments. Herrmann, the present, is eminently capable of winning @ more prominent appreciation of public lavor, and will, no doubt, improve in the good graces of the public with riper acquaintance, The Brooklyn Academy of Music. Mr. Joseph Jefferson appeared last night in his Well known character, Rip Van Winkle, The audi- ence gathered to witness the performance of this most touching idyl was not large, and the ap- pearance of the house was rather bleak. The story of Rip Van Winkie is full of pathos, and though the main dramatic incidents are not original, they touch a sympathetic chord in the human breast that will secure for the Play popularity when works of a higher dramatic value are forgotien. The Rip Van Winkle of Mr. Jefferson has obtained so wide a popularity and is so firmly intrenched in public esteem, that 1t requires some courage to express @ doubt as to whether the performance merits all the praise that has been bestowed on it. Yet it ‘was impossible to avoid asking one’s self the ques- tion while watching the performance. Tne Rip Van Winkle of Mr. Jefferson is decidedly a clever pire of acting; it is quiet and has much nature in it, but it is not a great dramatic triumpn. The beauty and poetry of the story carry the audience aiong with subtle power, and they imag- ine it is the actor, who only allows himseli to be carried along with the current. He possesses in a remarkable degree the admirable quality of not attempting more than he can ‘form, and go the story in all its quaint auty flows on and carries the actor with it, In the parting scene with his wife an opportunity offers for a display of the highest dramatic ower, There is something eminently tragic in the incident of & man driven an outcast from his own home and family. Mr. Jefferson during the greater part of this scene keeps his back to the audience and allows the story to suggest the terrible strug- gle passing within him. This is no doubt very wise, a8 anything less than a great picture of that soul-struggie would injure the interest of the situation, but a great actor would seize on such nf opportunity to por- tray the passions agitating the outcast’s breast, The failure to do so 18 a confession of weakness which no success as & dialect comedian can compensate for. In the Pipes parts Mr. Jel- ferson 18 very successiul, and the quiet, unaffectea way in which he sketches the quaint inhabitant of Falling Water is thoroughly artistic. Mr. Jefferson Will appear as Rip Van Winkle during the week. Musical ‘and Dramatic Notes. Messrs. John Darcie and ©. E. Horseley have a benefit matinée concert at Steinway Hall on Thurs- day next. “Divorce” will be revived at the Fiftn Avenue Theatre to-night. Miss Dyas and Miss Davenport are in the cast. ¥ The concert announced to take place at the Stadt Theatre on Sunday night has been inde- finitely postponed. No German opera was given there last evening. The Oratorio Society of New York, a vocal society of which many sanguine expectations have been formed, give “Samson” this evening at Steinway Hall. The twenty-sixth annual election for officers of the American Dramatic Fund Association took place at the Association Rooms, No. 842 Broadway, on Monday, the Lith inst., when the following gen- tlemen were elected to serve the ensuing year:— President 8S. L. M. Barlow; Trustees, W. R. Dins- more, D. Kingsland, W. R. Travis, James Boyce, John Brougham ; Directors, Messrs, W. G. Florence, A. Grossi, Theo. Moss, John Gilbert, ©. W. Coul- dock, F. 8, Chanfrau, W. Denham, F. Chippendale, T. J. Hind, H. Isherwood, W. Davidge, J. Moore, George Becks, E. F. Taylor, D. Whiting; Treasurer, ©. K. Mason; Secretary, W. B. Harrison. In- vested capital, $51,268, Income from interest, subscriptions, &c., $5,106. Total amount paid to aged, sick, widows, orphans and funerals, $77,728, METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, . The annual meeting of the Metropolitan Museum of Art was held last night at No. 128 West Four- teenth street. Among those present were Messrs. Howard Potter, John Taylor Johnston, Russell Sturgis and other prominent gentiemen. Mr. Johnston presided. Mr. William ©, Prime, the Chairman of the Ex- ecutive Committee, read the report of the trus- tees, Itannounced that the Cesnola collection of Cypriote antiquities was now the property of the museum. The recent subscription raised for the purchase of the collection gave $45,000, but $15,000 in gold was yet to ve paid. Thousands had come to gee these antiquities. It was also very desirable wo pee the additional antiquities discov- ered by General Cesnola. The success of the loan collections, consisting of works of art loaned to the museum by private gentlemen, had been great. The average attendance on the free day ie londay) wi 168 during the past year; on pay days, 77; on evenings, 32, This exhibit shows the success of the plan to admit the pubite free of charge on one day of the week. The evening ex- hibitions had been discontinued, owing to lack of visitors, The building in Central Park would soon be commenced if the cost should not exceed $500,000, The trustees were opposed to any expenditure above that sum. This museum marked a new era of art in America, and the trustees looked cheer- Ne to the time when America would vie in . art collection with the renowned countries or Europe. Mr. rw. Rhinelander, Treasurer, read the an- nual report, showing that there was a@ balance of 1,082 62in his hands. Receipts from annual dues, 7,200 5 les of tickets, $4,726 60, and of cata- logues, $1 60, Total disbursements, $87,417 45. {ter transacting some minor business the meet- ing adjourned, ‘ THE WISCONSIN RAILROAD LAW OONSTITU- TIONAL. MILWAUKEE, May 11, 1874, ‘The Attorney General has given the opinion to the Governor and Railroad Commissioners that the railroad law is constitutional, and measures diately instituted to enforce obe- Trance tothe law, ‘he Mineral Point and Central Toads have filed om alienate legal, Heavy Skirmishing Setween the Combatants. THE KILLED AND WOUNDED ‘A General Engagement Pre- vented by the Regulars. MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE. Probable Recognition of Baxter by the President To-Day. Lrrrie Roox, Ark., May 11, 1874, It is now generally understood that Baxter nas not accepted the propositions submitted by his attorney, though the Gazette for the last two weeks has been clamoring for a meeting of the Legisia- ture and a submission of the question to them. King White’s command moved out towards the arsenal, it 1s supposed to capture 2,000 stand of arms stored there. A company of regulars went to the arsenal soon after and took the guns all to pieces and stored them away from each other, so that they could not be found and put together. It is ramored that a COLORED WOMAN WAS KILLED last night in attempting to pass Baxter’s pickets. She was shot in six places. Colonel Fowler got in with his arms last night on the steamer Danville, He camedown on a raft to Dardanelle and then changed to the Danville. ‘He was FIRED AT MANY TIMES en route, but laid low on the raft. Fowler and George Winson, second in command, took all the needles out of the guns and secreted them in their Pockets. There were only six men in the party. The Baxterites sent up rockets as signals late last night, Last night a company of Brooks’ troops under Captain Gibbons crossed the river. Colonel King Whito’s command crossed soon after, and at nine o'clock this morning skirmishing commenced. THE SITUATION OF THE COUNTRY, Directly opposite Little Rock there 1a a level Plain, with wood at the back of it and mountains behind. Argonta town is opposite Baxter's lines ‘nd Baring Cross opposite the State House and the railway bridge above both. Halfa mile from Argonta to Baring Cross, with scattered houses between, there is a clump of buildings just oppo- site the Regular lines. Colonel King White’s' men are near argonta, with headquarters at the above named buildings, with extended pickets. Colonel Clayton had’ early in the morning gone over with 150 men to support Captain Gibbons. Some more of Baxter's cavalry went over later, after the skirmishing had commenced between the pickets deployed on each side. As soon as the firing commenced there was great excitement in the city and great activity among the regulars. KING WHITE WOUNDED. Soon a rider was seen to fall from a white horse, which galloped tothe woods. This was Colonel King White, who was wounded in the leg. Every two or three minutes shots would be heard from the pickets about 400 yards apart, General Church- ill, in command of Baxter's torces, commanded the citizens who were standing in danger of the big gun on this side to leave, as he was going to fire. THE REGULARS IN LINE. At half-past nine the regulars formed behind their barricades, facing towards Baxter’s lines. General Churchill came up twice inside the regular lines and had a telk with Colonel Rose. It is sup- posed ne informed him they were going to act, as the regulars became very Vigilant. The chimney at the State House caught fire, causing much excitement, as people thought the building was on fire. It was, however, soon put out. Firing across the river is still going on. At ten o’clock White’s cavalry DROVE BROOKS’ PICKETS IN, they firing as they retired. Churchill now gave orders to the pickets across the river to turn the big gun loose and fire, At the State House the regulars were perfecting their barricades, bringing down bales of hay ana barricading the sidewalks toa level with the street barricades. They then brought down apiece of artillery from the siae street, and planted‘it on @ bluff on the bank of the niver. The steamer Danville, which had mean- while been taking on board a company of regulars, under command of Lieutenant Noble, then steamed down, under cover of the gun across the river, and landed the troops. A few more shgts were fired at Brooks’ pickets and returned, KING WHITE'S COMMAND then dismounted horses and hitched them at the clump of houses, the Hate Sainte farm, which bid fair to be an Arkansas Waterloo, The regulars marched up the bank and across the plain with a white flag on the bayonet of a gun at the head, and went up to the railroad round house, where Brooks’ men were, and then marched towards White’s position, where there ‘was a sudden activity. Then the regulara halted near White's, and at eleven o'clock i HELD A PARLEY and told them to disperse. The gun on this side had horses put to it and galloped up Markham street past the State House, with Colonel Rose in @ carriage, to two streets above and down to the river, where it was planted again. Meanwhile the movements of White’s command had been followed Closely by the gunners who crossed Noble and company. The regulars now marched back to the river. White’s cavalry then rode off quickly towards the north, and Noble and an orderly, with a white flag, went toward the woods, to give orders to the other combatants there, White had seized a Cairo and Fulton train, which now was released and went across the bridge. Noble came back to report,.leaving his Men across the river. Brooks’ men marched back across the railroad bridge at twelve o'clock to the State House, and were received with cheers, They left some men over the river, King White's command also retired,- Brooks’ men aro one-third white, Baxter’s half white, There are many reports as to the number KILLED AND WOUNDED, I am informed that four Baxter men were ~Killeds .; aR WUC TAA WOMNIO. alate, . Of the Brooks men were killed and two wounded, Baxter issued the FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION TO-DAY. EXEOUTIVE OFFICE, Lrrrne Rocg, May 11, 1874. Citizens and soldiers! The Little Rock Kepublican of this date publishes a proposition of Mr. Brooks’ friends, submitted through the Attorney General. I have to say to you that I have declined the Proposition. I am not a party to tt, nor do I intend sss ELISHA BAXTER, Governor of Arkansas. Baxter's Legisiature met at the Ditter Build- ing, insite bis lines, at twelve M., and ad- journed to four P, M. Members were sworn in by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Mr. Black- wood. Present, five Senators and thirty-five Representatives. Necessary for a quorum, fourteen im the Senate and forty-two in the House, As the matter now stands, this Legislature is not recognized at Washington or at the State House. The President telegraphed to the Legisia- ture that it should meet at the State House under his recommended call, Baxter has revoked his PROCLAMATION OF MARTIAL LAW as regards the Legislature. Colonel King White had strict orders to avoid conflict with the United States troops, and just before they interfered had given orders to advance his whole line on Brooks’ forces. ‘The Baxter aide claim that they “laid out” nine of the Brooks men, > ACTION OF THE LEGISLATURE. ‘The House, at about five P. M., adjourned to to- morrow at ten A. M., no quorum being present. Twenty-eight members answered to their names. The House instructed the Sergeant-at-Arms to summon all members now in the city to mect to- morrow at ten o’clock, The Journal Clerk and Enrolling Clerks of the last House are acting in thigone. J. Prudell is Speaker. The room where the House met is the old United States court room, used lately as a dancing hall, The Senate had eight members this morning, and then adjourned to to-morrow. It is now sat King White is not wounded. Hasley, of Jefferson county, of White’s command, got shot in the leg; only a slight wound. BROOKS AND THE LEGISLATURE. Brooks has issued a proctamation convening the Legislature on the 25th of May, in accordance with his acceptance of the proposition of the Attorney General. Later Accounts of the Fight—The Presi- dent of the Senate and Speaker of the House—A Sheriff Fired Upon and @ Supervisor Killed. Litrte Rock, May 11—8 P. M. It Is stated now that the two Brooks men killed were negroes. Brooks’ men have erected barricades by the round house of the railroad and were in a strong position. General Churchill in conference with Colonel Roge this morning’told him that if he allowed the battle to become general he would not answer for his men here. The President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Smith; the Secretary, Urrick; the Speaker of the House, Tankersley; and the Clerk of the House, Cooper, will not recognize the present Legislature unless they adjourn and meet at the State House on the 26th, as desired by President Grant. More trouble is expected here to-night. The Sheriff of Van Buren county (Resdell), states that Supervisor William Studebough and himself were on their way to Little Rock, and had crossed Palarm Creek bridge, when they were suddenly fired upon. Studebough was killed and his horse shot. He (Rordell) rode on to save his life and was chased about six miles by a party of about fifty. He escaped to the mountains and thence to Little Rock. The regulars have thrown up another barricade across Markham street, on the other side of Baxter’s lines, and have one Rodman gun there. This morning, during the fight, one company (Clayton’s) was cut off, but Brooks’ men, under Latimer, threw White off by a teint and effected a junction. THE QUESTION IN WASHINGTON. ‘WasuHinaton, D, ©., May 11, 1874, The following telegrams were sent from here to- aay :— es WasuHineTon, D. C., May 11, 1874, To Hon. JoskrPH Brooks, Little Rock, Ark. :— Ihave suggested to Mr. Baxter that the mem- bers of the Genera! Assembly now in Little Rock adjourn fora reasonable time, say ten days, to give you an opportunity to call in those members who may not respond to his call, so that there may be a full Legislature. The United States will give all necessary protection to the Legislature in meeting and transacting its business as usual at the State House, and prevent as far as practicable all violence and disturbance of the public peace. lurgently request that the military of both parties be at once disbanded, which is the first step te- wards a peaceable settlement. Answer. U. S. GRANT. To Hon. ExLsAH BAXTER, Little Rock, Ark. :— Irecommend that the members of the General Assembly, now at Little Rock, adjourn for a rea- sonable time, say for ten days, to enable Brooks to call to the body his supposed adherents, so that there may be @ full Legislature. Any hasty action by a part of the Assembly will not be satisiactory tothe people. Brooks’ friends here agree that if this course is pursued no opposition will be made to the meeting of the Assembly in the State House as usual, and that he will at once dismiss his forces af you will do the same. I urgently request that all armed forces on both sides be disbanded so that the General Assembly may act free from any militarv pressure or influence. The United States forces will give all necessary protection to the Legislature and prevent, as far as practicable, all violence and disturbance of the public peace, Answer. U. 8S. GRANT, A DEMAND FOR REINFORCEMENTS, Colonel Rose, commanding United States forces at Little Rock, to-day telegraphed to General Sher- man that he needed a company of cavalry to make his position secure and maintain peace. General Emory, commanding the Department of the Gulf, which includes the State of Arkansas, has no cavalry in his command, and at the War Depart ment it is not thought wise, at this time, to rein- force Colonel Rose. Should it be founa necessary, the force will be drawn from the departments of the Missouri and Texas, FROM THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. Senator Clayton to-day received the following dispatch from Charles W. Tankersley, Speaker of the Arkansas House of Kepresentatives:— “PorLaR BLuFF, Mo., } Near the Arkansas line, May 11, 1874. 1 left Arkadelphia for St. Louis to-night. The through train was guarded by Baxter men as far as Little Rock. The train was searched for me but T escaped. It 1s reported that fonr pieces of artillery from Texas have been forwarded by the Governor of that State, and that they passed Marshall last night on their way by the Cairo and Fulton Railroad for Baxter. PRIVATE ACCOUNTS. Another private despatch, dated Baring Cross, May 11, says Colonel John Clayton was ordered up | the first part of his task, consisting of covering | Gibbon, who was sent last night to keep Fowler down. As soon as the Baxterites learned that Colonel Ulayton had left tuey sent White to inter- cept him. Thereupon Fagan sent more troops to cross the bridye. There was lively skirmishing. None of our men were hurt, as stated in the first telegram. The report that two Baxter men were wounded is doubtful. Twenty-fve regulars com- ing here stopped the fight. Both parties have re- turned to Little Rock. THE SENTIMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT. The Arkansas Senators and Congressmen were in consultation with Attorney General Williams for gome time this morning, but were not encour aged with any sign of a change in favor of Brooks. Neither the President nor the. Attorney General, says the latter, consider the recent action of the State Court as determining the justice of Mr. Brooks’ claim to the office of Governor. It is con- ceded that Brooks may have been the de facto Gov, ernor at the time, but THE MERIT OF 11% CONTROVERSY is not, in their opinion, enhanced by the attion of the State Supreme Court. The Brooks faction have made it their starting point, and while this division of sentiment between the courts wnd the Legislature exists it is evident peace cannot be restored or the cause of the discussion effaced. Those recognizing the authority of the Court Would not, perhaps, respect the Legislative quo- rum in favor of Baxter, and vice versa, What the President desires shall be brought about is @ mutual agreement to leave the matter to the peaceful consideration cf the Legislature, that peace be guaranteed by the Presence of federal troops, and when that is ac- complished the Governor recognized by the Legis- | lature of Arkansas will be recognized by the President without an “if or a but.” If the legis- | lative supporters of Brooks REFUSE TO MEET with the supporters of Baxter, or the Baxter men | decline to so far recognize Brooks as to assemble in the State House, that would complicate matters the more; but it will be time enough to discuss that should the question arise. The President ts not bound to await the action of the Legislature, 80 any attempt to prolong the controversy by ob- stinacy will not be found profitable in the end, ELATION OF BAXTER’S FRIENDS, The friends of Gevernor Baxter are elated over the stand the President has taken to-night in re- | gard to the Arkansas matter. Baxter telegraphed | this evening in reply to the proposition sent this morning by the Attorney General, to the effect that the Legislature, having been convened, | it has power to adjourn irom day to day untila | quorum is present, but that he was in favor, when a quorum was present, of the Legislature | adjourning as long as they pleased until every supposed brooks adherent was present, with the | understanding that he would disband his troops in proportion as Brooks disbanded his; that the State House shoul! be + THE PEACEFUL PLACE OF MEETING and Brooks should go as far wost from the build- ing as he was east of it, and that the Secretary of State, who is the lawful custodian of tlie State House and public buildings, be put in possession of | them and the State arms be deposited in tho State | armory by Brooks. | This telegram was read to the President by Mr. | Williams, when the President asked what reply | Brooks had sent to the telegram of this morning, \ and was informea none had been received. He | instructed the Attorney General to ask for an | | immediate answer from Brooks to the last propo- sition of Baxter, which he considered fair and equitable. Governor Brooks was so informed by the Attorney General, and it is confidently expected before noon to-morrow Governor BAXTER WILL BE RECOGNIZED as Governor by order of the President, through | the Postmaster General and Secretary of War, 10 | turn over to him all letters addressed to the Governor of Arkansas, a8 wellas the State arms now in the eustody of Colonel Rose, commanding the United States -forces. WESION'’S WALK. Considerable curiosity was yesterday mani- | feasted on the part of the public to witness the ex- hibition now being given by the pedestrian, Ed- ward Payson Weston, of his wonderful powers of | endurance, Asit became more generally known that he was, by midnight, to attempt to complete 115 miles from the time of his start, at five min- Utes alter midnight on Sunday, in sporting cir- | cles large wagers, at odds of two and three to | one were freely offered against him. From the time of his first start he continued to make the circuit of the Rink with almost the regu- , larity of clockwork, deviating but a few seconds in | the time of covering each mile, until at 4h. 62m. 7s. he had completed his first twenty-five miles, when he took a rest of 6m. 18., being attended to | during this time by Dr. T. Doremus and his trainer, the latter rubbing his legs, &c., while the former administered a prescribed amount of nour- ishment, He then resumed walking, and waikea until 9h. 58m. 38., when the bulletin indicated his | fitieth mile as having been accomplished. He then | induiged in a rest of 6m. 41s., and breakfasted. He again toed the line, and completed his sixty miles \ in 12h, 6m. from the time of starting. The rubbing | process and feeding were again gone through witn, | Socupy ing, 4m, 46s., and a fresh commencement made. he seventieth mile was completed in 14h, 12m, 128., when he rested jor 4m., then he started to the inspiring strains of the band. He completed his eightie' mile in 16h. 16m. 288., when the usual rest of 4m. 88. was had. The next ten miles was completed in somewhat slower time, the ninety being crossed in 18b. 22m. 543, AT ONE HUNDRED MILES. On the completion o1 bis hundredth mile he was greeted witn a perfect hurricane of cheers trom the thousand or more of ladies and gentlemen who had by this time | assembled in the building. The chronometer of the judges marked 8h. 42m. 45s., leaving him 3h. 22m. and 6s. to make his circuit of 115 miles. That Weston would do this no one could doubt, judging from his general bearing and appearance, which was contident, and, to use the vernacular, EXCREDINGLY “CHBEKY,’} increased, doubtless, by the literal bouring in of people who sought to witness ms performance, which betokened to him not only ® moral, buta rt. Tne. next ton | miles were made in 2h. 41 min, nclusion of which the approbation seators ‘was sent up in 8 series of | LONG, LOUD AND CONTINUED CHEERING. ‘The remaining five miles were gone through with by i1b. 66 min. 68 sec. After making an ex- tra Jap Westun retired to his room, where he slept for five hours, resuming work at five A. M. In order to make the balance of 385 miles, com- Jeting the 600 miles by Saturday next at mid- iH nt, he will have to make an average distance of seventy-seven miles dail, THE NATIONAL GAME, Philadelphia vs. Athletic for the Cham- pionship—Exciting Contests, PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 1874. The third of the championship games between the Philadelphia and Athletic clubs was played in this city this afternoon, In the two former games the Athletic had won the victory by a very large | Seminary. | beret and Drugsgists. MAY ANNIVERSARIES. Sopnpspenpiemmern The Temperance Work. The ninth‘ anniversary iReeting of the National Temperance Society was nid last evening @ Stetaway Hall, Mr. Wiliam E. Dodge, presiding, ‘The hall was moderately filled, the Jollowing betag Present on the stage:—Rev. Dr. Dugn, of Boston; Rev. Dr. Ferguson, of Giasgow, Scotlsnd; Rev, Mr. Bronson, of New York; Rev. Mr. Janes, of Brook. lyn; Rev. Dr. Ball,of New York; Rev. Dr. H, M. Scudder, of Brooklyn; Rev. Dr. C. K. Prue, og Flushing, L. L; Aaron M. Powell, of New York; George E. Sickels, of Newark; Hon. Charies Butler, of New York; Rev. Dr. Cuyler, of Brooklym; ex-Mayor Lambert, of Brooklyn, and Hon, James Black, of Pennsylvania. After prayer by the Rev. Fergus Ferguson. @& Scotland, and singing by the Hutchings famay, the Secretary, J. N. Stearns, read a long report, showing @ satisfactory result for the past year’e ra. Thi ek of the year were stated to be as fol- lows:—Publication Department, books, tracts, pa- pers, &c.. $41,643; donations, Memberships, &c., $15,312; return rent, $437; Or @ LOtal Of $57,203; against @ total expenditure in all departments of pa Tee sum 01 $40,000 has Linc cxpentet ~ stereotyping. engraving ani Cl rt. ain the society was organized. ‘The present indebted: ess Of the society 1s avout $9,000, kone Wiican &. DODGE eiaae en spoke. He said the temperance this land should be thankiul to God for'tne pores effected during the year. It is true God has ‘With us trom the beginning, but it has been a very discouraging work, The evil has existed since the beginning of the worid, and it 8 not confined to any ove nation or part of the world. The liquor deaiers’ assoctztion in this city is a gront ere and we have to Eien against did et we can see every year that We are making’ progress. We are scattering millions of pages Ln vod, wholesome literature ovex the entire country, Our progress during the past year has beem Lge tuan in any one previous year. e can only conclude that it is the Work of God, The work of mothers and wives and sisteis in the West commands our admiration. ‘The Uquor law io Ohio is especially worthy of our respect, There is great hope in legislation, and We are gradually progressing um that directi The temperance people in England are making efforts equally as great-asus.. They last year pre- sented more tuan 1,600 petitions to Parlizment, with more than 1,000,000 signatures. This work is slow, but we beileve itis sure. We believe and trast in civilization to give the people of the werl@: & better understanding of the importance of this york. ‘The Secretary then read along series of r tions commending the woman's crusade the sale of alcoholic liquors. Aadresses were aisu delivered by the Rev. Hensy M. Scudder, the Kev. James Lb, Dunn-and otuers, American Scamen’s Friend’s Soolety. At the Sailors’ Home, No, 190 Cherry street, yes terday afternoon, occurred the annual meeting of the American Seamen’s Friend's Society. Mre Richard P, Buck occupied the chair, After the opening exercises the annual election.of oficers took place, and the following became the officers. for the ensuing year:—President, Richard P, Buoks Vice President, Captain Nathaniel Briggs; Seore-" tary and Treasurer, Kev. S. H. Tyng, Jr.; Fimame | Cial Agent, L. P. Hubbard. The following trustees were also elected to serve for three years:—Captain Briggs, Kev. Levi St Need, D. D.; Rev. Dr. Kock well, Enos N. Tatt, Rev. | Willtam M. ‘Taylor, D. D.; Francis Mason, Moses 3. Beach and James W. Elwell, A number of nom- orary vice presidents were also-elecied and stand- ing committees were appointed, The meeting then adjourned, Union Theological Seminary. Meetings were held yesterday in connection witt the above seminary. In the morning an oficial business meeting was held in the library of the In the evening the tnirty-eighth anna versary was held in the Madison avenue Presby- tertan church, at which Mr. Charles Butler sided, The Rev, Dr. Adams was inaugurated as president, the Rev, Mr, Brown as proiessor ef sacred rhetoric aud the Rev. Dr. G. A. Prentice aa professor of pastoral theology, church ity and missionary work. The Rev. Dr. John Hall reponded on behalf of tae board of directors, Dr, Prentice read a paper on church polity, Dr. Adams then gave a very effective and earnest address to. thirty-three young med, after which the following graduates received dipiomas:—Charles E, Allison, Luther Barton, Abraham J, Beekman, James P. Bryant, ‘Theodore F, Burnham, C. D. Crane, E, W. Cam nine Alen Ford de Camp, E. W. Donald, J. T. Ford, J. K. Fowler, J. A. Gerhard, Fisher Gutolius, M. L. Haines, J. P. Hale, E. C, Hood, D. Be. Hornbrook, H. D. Hunter, A. A. Kiehle, C, Lea- — E. P. Linell, W. A, Lynch, W. C. Macbeth, W. cy D. Matthews, D. L. McKechnie, Jonn ©. Miller, O.. C. Morse, Norman F, Nicholson, W. Perry, De . H. Stroh, Waller, Jr... Staver, M. D. Stone, J. L. Wells, Harry H. Wilkinson. METHODIST GENERAL OONFERENCE, LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 11, 1874, In the General Conference to-day a German con- ference was formed in fexas and Louisiana, to be styled the German Mission Conference, A new conierence was also established in Colorado aad New Mexico, Bishop Marvin gave some interesting details of the condition of the Church in Montana Territory, saying that the alethodist Southern Church done more there than any other, and, alter some unimportant business, an adjournment followed: MAILS FOR EUROPE. The steamship Caba will leave this port om Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool. ‘The mails for Europe will close at the Post Office at twelve o’clock M. Tug New York HeRaLp—Edition for Europe—- will be ready at half-past eight o’clock in the morning. Single copies, im wrappers for mailing, six cents, The Most Cruel Cough Dies Out in a, few days under the quieting operation of HALE'S HONEY OF HOREHOUND AND TAK. PIKE'S TOOTHACHE DROPS cure in one minute. A.—For a First Class Dress or Business HAT go direct to the Manufacturer, ESPENSCHEID, US Nassau street. A—Ry sey delete trp tag boo = NY, 683 Broadway, wit! branch offices in the pt Sihatcitics: supply. wine-tehths of all the TRUSSES weed fo'ihis country and permanently cure Rupture. i; A Sworn Cure for Rheumatism, New Diabetes, Female Weakness, Nervous. Fe MTTLER'S HUKUMATO REMEDY, 13 Bond A.—For Colds and Rheumatism the RUSSIAN VAPOR BATHS, 25 East Fourth. strect,. are the best known remedy. tkinson’s White Rose, 55c. per Bottle. ostrucr $c, per pound. WILLIAM M, GILES & CO., Chemists, 451 sixth avenae. American M i and Mi ri are disfignred @ good deal the guage tn thelr Mouthe, fn order that all Ofher Misa may avoid the like blemishes they are advised vo use the: famous SOZODONT, which will prevent and obylaw all such difficulties. Splints, Lamen Enlarged Jot cos Shure guaranteed. GILES & CO°S LIN MEME {ODIbDE AMMOAIA.. Depot, 451 sixth avenue. Ratchelor’s Hair Dye is Spleniid— rer fal, Established 97, years, Sold and, property Ryplloa at BATO HELOWS. Wig Factory, 16 Bond wee Bunion by a ot = hime oft id 1 lef guara: So GiLbe COCR LINIMENT 1ODIDE AMM ONLA, & cents and $1 a-bottle, Depot No. 451 Sixth avenue, Blanders and Broken Hopes in Wro! rsutts avoided by taking counsel at the Phrenologieal coms, 889 Broad way. Christadoro’s Hair Dye Does Its Work quickly, harmlossly, splendidly; it impants the most Datural'shades and is oasily applied. Sold everywhere. Corns, Bunions, Enlarged Joints and all diseases of the feet cured by Dr. ZACHARIR, 3 | Union square. Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, &eo., ths in. CORN CURE by mail Se. cory OR 18 Broadway, second door below Dey st. rien URaBIGA FOOD 92 the stommnak Serves, Ieaga LENTA AR. 1 to e stomach, nerves, and liver, curing cysvepels (indigestion, constipation, diarrhoa, acidity, palpitation, o plessness. debility, Tw eures which Had Ferined ait ise, remedies, NO euress. whic ven New York. JOMN FHESRY & 00s Now 8 College place. . “Metrapole Champa, Sie ta) and sole agents, STANBURY & 17 Barclay street and 22 Park Schuberth & Co., Carl Henser, gor, Publisher and Tmporter ‘of Music, formerly at Ni Broadway, has removed since May 1 to No. Sl ae i" and No, 59’ Bast Thirteenth street. rel The Most FiMicitent, Harmless and Best score. So intense is the interest of the publicin these contests, and so evenly divided are the ta- vorites ofeach club, that immense crowds are al- ways present to witness the games, and liberal applause is bestowed upon all ine plays. 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