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c BUSSIA, ‘The Cszar’s Brother Arrested—His House Searched by the Police—Excite- ment in the Capital. Lonpon, May 12, 1874. A special despatch from st. Petersburg to the #au Malt Gazette says the Grand Duke Nicholas, orother of the Czar, has been arrested, but on what charge is not known. His house was searched by the police. THE CAPITAL VASTLY EXCITED, ‘There is great excitement in’ St. Petersburg in consequence of the arrest, {The Grand Duke Nicholas, brother of the Czar Alexander, was born on the 8th of August, 1831. He 18 a distinguished officer of the Russian army and holds commissions—nonorary, of eourse—tin | the military service of Austria and Prussia, He Married, in the year 1856, the Grand Duchess Alex* | andra-Wilheimine, daughter of Pierre, Prince of “Oldenbourg.—Ep, HERALD.) Caar Alexander Embarked for England. Lonpon, May 12, 1874. The Czar of Russta embarked at Flushing, Hol- Jand, to-day tor England. @ Royal English Reception Awaiting the Emperor. Lonpon, May 13—5:30 A, M, The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh and ®rince Arthur will receive the Czar at Gravesend | @t noon to-day and conduct him directly to Wind- | gor Castle. ENGLAND. Holding On to the Gold Coast—African Provine cial Consolidation Protected by Na- tives—Coal Miners on Strike, Lonpox, May 12, 1874, In the House of Lords to-nigit the Earl of Car- marvon, Secretary of State jor the Colonial De- partment, said that in accordance with the feel- ings of the country the government has deciaed that it is impossibie to abandon its possessions on the Gold Coast. Earl Carnarvon said the government proposed ‘to unite Lagos and the Gold Coast in one province, ander a Governor who will re=ide forty miles in- Jand from Accra, The place designated for the Governor’s residence will be the nominal capital of the consolidated province and will be protected by native troops. The government will retain a monopoly of the sale of arms and ammunition. OAL MINERS ON STRIKE AND DISPOSED YO RIOT. The strikes among the coal miners and laborers of Durham have again broken out. The strikers | are turbulent and cisorderiy, and much distress | ‘among them and their families has already oc- curred. WEATHER REPORT. The weather throughout England to-day is fair. | Still Singing the Glories of Coomassie. LONDON, May 13—5 A. M, A banquet was given yesterday at Portsmouth | to Sir Garnet Wolseley and the officers of the | Ashbantee expedition. Public Opinion of the Gold Coast Policy. Lonpon, May 13—5:30 A. M. The press this morning generally approve of the Far! of Carnarvon’s scheme tor the government of the Gold Coast. “SPAIN. Serrano’s Cabinet Puzzle—The Carlists Claim a Victory. MAprip, May 12, 1874. ‘The Iberia (newspaper) says the difMculttes in ‘the way of the formation of a coalition ministry | re unsurmountable, Whe Ultra Democrats Giving a Hint to the Republicans. Lonpon, May 13—5 A. M. Despatches from Madrid say the International- | ‘ists are becoming troublesume at Alcoy, and an outbreak is feared. Royalist Claim of an Important Victory. BAYONNE, May 12, 1874, The Carlists claim @ victory in the recent en- ‘gagement between the body of royalists under Don Alionso and a force of republicans. They say 350 of the republicans were killed and wounded aud 300 taken prisoners. Royal Call to a Fighting Cure. Bayonne, May 12, 1874. Don Carlos has revoked the banishment of the Curé of Santa Cruz and recailea him to Spain, FRANCE. ‘The Legislature in Session—Resignation of a Secessionist PARIS, May 12, 1874. ‘the National Assembly met at Versailles to-day. | ‘There was no message irom President MacMahon. | M. Buffet, the President of the Assembly, read a | lettet trom M. Piccon, Deputy trom the Depart- ment of Alpes-Maritimes, making an explanation in relation toa speech lately delivered by him in favor of the separation of that department from France and resigning his seat in the Assembly. His resignation was accepted. The officers of the bureaus of the Assembly wiil ‘be elected to-morrow. Fire in Paris—Fatal Consequences. Panis, May 12, 1874. There was a large fire last night in the Bastile quarter of this city. *Several persons were burned to death and abeut “200 were made homeless. ASIA MINOR. “Wamine Ravages in tho Turkish Territory. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 12, 1874, There is no abatement of the famine in Anatolia. Reports fromall sections of the country are of a | amost doleful character. Many persons have starved to death. THE FAMINE IN INDIA. Lonpon, May 13—5 A. M. Adespatch to the Times reports the distress | ‘trom famine and disease spreading in the districts of South Tirhoot and Singboom, India. Smallpox and cholera prevail to a distressing extent, CUBA. insurgents in Active Movement—March- ing Past the Trocha—Voluntcers on the Qui Vive. Aletter from Havana says:—The following is & translation of an extract from a let‘er written by @ Spaniard and an officer of volunteers, and can | ‘be relied upon “Santo Egprnitv, April 28, 1874. ‘Some days ago the insurgent ciel Juan Pablo i$ passed the trocha with 130 meu or more. “To-day it is reported that a band of insurgents, strong in numbers, passed the trocna by Fort No. | 2 (o1 the trocha). The insurgents, upon being challenged, answered that tiey were the Andalusia | battalion. For allowing themselves to be deceived | the commandants of the fort have been arrested. | “sixty men left here to-day to reinforce Las Tunas and Laza, The volunteers will have te guard the railroad, “On the plantation called ‘Baccienodo Esponda’ | yesterday there was ® band of insurgents en- | «amped (three leagues from here). FATIONAL AGRICULTURAL CONGRESS. ATLANTA, Ga., May 12, 1874, General Jackson, President of the National Agri- cultural Congress, is here. Owing to a miscon- tion, delegates are arriving slowly. The pres- Kieavs ‘address will be delivered on oursdare | Which he made, as the chronometer inarked, 8h. NEW YURK HERALD, WEDNESD AMUSEMENTS. vat seine “Divorce” at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. Daly’s successiul play, “Divorce,” was revived last night at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, with little change in the cast. Miss Dyas took the place of Clara Morris as Miss Fanny Van Eyck, aud gave one of those quiet, charming pictures of womanhood which have won for her so much favor with the’ New York public. The picture of Ife which “Divorce” Presents is not a very pleasant one, Perhaps it is too true to the artificial state of society in which we live, but it touches upon questions that pos- sess an absorbing interest jor the mass of humani- ty, and the lesson inculcated is one that does one good to learn, One of the values of “Divorce” is thatit gives most of the favorite actors of this theatre something to do in which their special power is brought into strong relief. The ever amusing Lewis a8 Tem: leton Jitt, Ksq., the lumi- nary of the New York Bar, was still the cause of merriment in others, and Mr. Fisher nad au op- portunity to display bis versatility as Burritt, the private detective. Miss Morant reappeared alter ® considerable absence as Mrs. Ten Eyck, the society mother, and brought to the interpretation of the role the care and finish which we oniy find with the true artist. “Divorce” is presented with new appointments and settings. The scenery 13 something remarkable even fr this house. the resources of the scenic artist have been bsty do into play with great success, The play Atseif would be improved by a little cutting, a8 at present it ts somewhat too long, It will be con- Unued during the week, but will be withdrawn to _ Toom for “Oliver Twist,” which is under- Musical and Dramatic Notes. McCulloch will play Richelieu on Monday night. “Spartacus” will run during the week. It has had & most surprising success. i Handei’s grand work was given at Steinway Hall last night by the Oratorio Society, of which Dr. Leopold Damrosch is director. Mr. Richard Dorney, tne chief usher of the Olym- Pic Theatre, will havea benefit on the 15th inst., on which occasion an immense bill of attractions will be presented, fw This evening Miss Kellogg, Miss Wilkinson and Messrs. Maas, Jarleton, Pease and Colby will take | Part in a concert at the Bedford avenue Reformed church, Brooklyn, E. D. London, the modern Babylon, may be visited in a few hours, without running the risk of the dreadful sea sickness or becoming food for sharks, by dropping into the Colosseum. The scene is so Marvellously realistic that nervous people put up their umbrellas when the simulated storm bursis over the city. Mr. Walter ©. Lyman, elocutionist, will give dramatic, pathetic and humorous recitals in Asso- ciation Rall on Monday evening next, Herrmann, the wizard who has taken possession of the Academy of Music, is one of the most dexter- ous of the light-filngerea community. He can take an egg out of a man’s ear without the patient feel- ing the operation. He promises to become as popu- lar as was his brother a 1ew years ago, Theodore Thomas commences his Central Park Garden concerts this evening with the fol- lowing programme:—Overture, ‘Juliette,’ We- ber; waltz, “Publicisten,”” Strauss; finale, ballet music, ‘Prometheus,’ Beethoven; introduction, march and chorus, third act “Lohengrin,” Wagner; overture, ‘Fier-A-Bras,? Schubert; meditation, solo violins and orcaestra (new), Gounod; alle- gretto, symphony, E flat, Mozart; “‘Ruapsodie Hon- groise No. 4,” Liszt; selections from “Les Hugue- nots,” Meyerbeer ; waltz, ‘Uarnivalsbilder’” (new), Strauss; nocturne, “Midsummer Night's Dream,” Mendelssohn; overture, “Massantello,” Auber. Rr ease NE Ee WESTON'S WALK. . The Plucky Pedestrian Taking It More Leisurely. The effect of Weston naving completed the un- paralleled feat of walking 115 miles in less than twenty-lour hours was to cause a very much increased number of spectators to visit the Third Avenue Rink yesterday, all being auxious to see the pedestrian who had outfooted all his prede- cessors in trials of endurance. Even as early as eight o’clock in the murning a number of busincss men, on their way to their offices, dropped in and, after staying a few minutes, retired with exclamations. of astonishment at the iresh and confident appearance of the “walkist.” Their place, however, was speedily refilled by otners, who kept coming and going throughout the day, clearly indicating that, in view of the recent furore created for walking, the general public interest had become excited and a desire created to witness the exhibition now being given by Weston of what can be effected by a course of abstemious habits, judicious training and a proper dietary. Alter completing his 115 miles within the first twenty-four hours from the time of starting, Weston retired to his room on Monday night at 11h, 57m. 39s., when he was rubbed down by his trainer, John Grindall, and receiving a certain amount of nourishment, under the direction of Drs. Taylor and Doremus, Jr., he indulged in a sound and reireshing sleep for five hours. He then partook of some coffee and soaked crackers, and made his first start towards completing the balance of 385 miles, which has to be covered by Saturday next, at midnight, in order that his task of walking 500 miles within six consecutive days May be brougtt to a successful ending. As he came to the starting point, at 6h. 38m., and crossed the line he seemed and expressed himself as being in good spirits and periectiy CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS, He, however, appeared somewhat stiff, which at Starting was not to be wondered at, considering that he had but just risen from his couch, and the extraordinary effort he bad made the day previous, He walked leisurely around the track for six miles, lim. 408, when he retired to his room and rested 1h, 57m. 50s,, during which he was again attended to by his trainer and ate breakiast. He again made a start at vh. 15m. 30s., and walked | nine miies, when he once more rested for lunch, | having occupied 2n. 18m. 618. in covermg the | amount of ground, or an average of a little over fiiteen minutes to the mile, He toed the scratch alter this recess at 12h, 4s, and again resumed bis monotonous circuit of the track, having made, up to this time, but fiiteen miles during the day. He walked even more leisurely than before, evidently determining to husband his strength with a view to mak- | ing better time and a greater distance to-day. At ih, 18m. 68 he had com- pleted his twontieth mile, when he went | to dinner, which occupied his attention until 2h, 25m. 608., When he reappeared in the arena. By this time there were neariy @ thousand people present. Weston, however, had determined not to hurry, and merely sauntered round and round for the next five miles, which he made in little over an hour, the clock pointing to 3h. 51m. 378. He here took @ rest of 16m. and 44s., occasioned by a little soreness of his feet, caused by the laces of his boots cutting from being drawn too tightly. During the time he was “laying off” his boots were taken off, tne difficuity remedied and his ieet bathed, RESUMING WORK. He once more resumed and made yet another 10 miles in 2h, 25m, and 468., the watch regis- tering 6h. 17m. 233., at which period he quitted his work and went to nis room for supper, having accomplished 150 miles of the total journey and 35 miles since the morning. He rested Ih, 27m, 49s, taking & hearty meal and a ood but short sleep, starting once more at 7h. 5m. 128. The buliding was now bi Peel 4 to fill, and from this point up to midnight bot! ladies and gentlemen continued to arrive until the Kink, large as it 1s, appeared to be moderately | well crowded. MAKING BETTER TIME, This state of affairs appeared to give Weston re- newed vigor, for after passing the judges’ stand he commenced Walking in something more like the Old spirit as exbibited during his periormance of Monday, and went away with a vim, making an average of but a trife over twelve minutes for the next ten miles, which were ground out m 2n, 2m. lis, the distance tramped being 160 miles, or 1,120 circuits ol the track. Among the visitors present at the time were Colonel Ethan Allen, Judge Brady, Judge Landon, of Alpany; Rutus F. Andrews, ndge: Henry E. Davies, A. J, Vanderpoel, Brockhoist Cutting, Judge Bar- reti, W. C. Barrett, Dr. Ogden Doremus and Vice- Commodore J. 8. Dickerson. ‘At intervals, too, the band, under Professor Fink, played @ succession of lively airs, during which Weston puton several pretty and effective spurts, which were loudly cheered by the assem- Dlage.' He completed his 165th mile by 10h. 51m, 25s., Rested Om, 268., and started again at 10h, 57m. fos, The next mile he scored up in 13m, 42s., the noxt in 15m, 338., continuing to walk at this rate until one A, M. this morning, when he retired for four hours’ sleep. THE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., May 12, 1874, ‘The second annual meeting of the Railway Asso- ciation of America, comprised of all the Presi- dents, Superintendents and Gencral Managers of {the Tarroads in the Unitea States and Canada Will be held here ta-morrows 2 | the close, one named Berryman. WAR IN ARKANSAS Another Battle Between the Opposing Forces. Several Killed and Wounded on Each Side. SCENES DURING THE FIGHT. Interterence ot the Fede- ral Troops. fo BROOKS’ FIERY DESPATCHES. The President Tired of Parleying and Pacific Overtures, Littig Roce, Ark, May 12, 1874. Barly this morning Duffle, of Brooks’ force, walked up to a Baxter negro picket in the city, put a pistol to bis head, and ordered him to de- liver up his gun and take it to the State House. The negro did as directed, Dutf- fie following soon after. When Dume reached the neutral ground he was fired at by one of @ patty of Baxter men. A picket (a regular) near told one of the Baxter men, who was running after the shot was fired, to halt, and leveled his musket at the man, when a corporal on the ground cried .out, “Don't shoot,” and the man escaped, The above created some amusement. ANOTHER BATTLE. The Baxter side sent up signal rockets late last night, .At twelve to-day the steamer Robert Semple was sighted around the bend above the State House. Orders were given to fall in and the guns were got ready. Soon after her arrival Colonel King White's cavalry went out to capture her. <A force was sent from the State House to head them off. At half-past twelve the firing commenced. The Semple landed at the Cairo and Fulton bridge. The Brooks men boarded her and found Major General Meyer, of Baxter's forces, on board. They captured him and put a guard on the boat. As soon as the firing was known in the city Colonel Rose gave orders to have it stopped. One company formed behind the barricade, facing Baxter's lines with loaded guns, and got ready to prevent their advance. Another company under the command of Lieutenant Noble, marching towards the battle field, halfed half way and the oMcer went ahead. When your correspondent arrived onthe ground he founa Brooks’ men be- hind the rifle pits on the side of the hill which were thrown up when Markham street was being graded. The firing had been quite brisk on both sides. The Baxter forces had been driven over the opposite hill, between two of the Cairo and Fulton railroad buildings. The forces were about 300 yards apart. FEDERAL OFFICERS AT THE SCENE. Colonel Rose was soon seen riding towards the Baxter lines, which had been moved back towards the city. Lieutenant Morrison and Colonel Rose both galloped to different points to stop the firing. Their efforts were ineffectual, however, and the firing now became sharper and nearer towards the city, Now the regulars marched between, but soon came back fo their original position. The firing between pickets was now intermit- tent. Baxter sent out iniantry to support White. When five blocks from the State House and pass- ing 1t they fired at the advanced Brovcks pickets. His company, one block from the State House, fired a volley back, and the Baxterites retreated in good order. Several were seen to fall, AN ATTACK ON THE STATE HOUSE was now expected and companies were drawn out, General Fagan and staff riding to and fro giving orders. The Brooks forces were under the immediate command of Colonel Brizzolari. To- wards evening King White’s command moved back towards the end of the town. THE CASUALTIES. ‘The following are the rumored casualties:—Two men killed early in the fight and three wounded at They were all of King White’s command. One negro, @ non-com- batant, was shot through the hand. The fighting during the afternoon occurred in a thickly settled part of the city. The women and children were scared badly. Lieutenant Morrison, of the regulars, was shot at three times by one man, a Baxterite. Morrison was on horse- back at the time, and endeavoring to prevent bloodshed. He drew a pisiol to return the fire, but it snapped. None of the shots touched him. Captain Grove, of the Brooks party, was captured during the skirmish. At six o’clock a squad of Baxter’s cavalry were geen across the river, and King White's command went out towards the morning’s battle ground, At this hour (seven P.M.) a steamboat inside of Baxter's lines is blowing signals and taking on White’s command. MORE FIRING REPORTED. Ten O'CLOCK P. M.—It is probable none of the Brooks men’ were wounded. Some had their clothes cut during the fight. Two Baxter com- panies fired over 100 shots at each other before discovering their mistake. Firing has just com- menced again, stray shots being heard. The Bax- terites are making signals with colored lights. Baxter's Surgeon General states that two men were wounded, Berryman severely, in the spine and abdomen, and Gillen, shot wound through the knee, Several of Colonel King White’s horses were kilied and wounded. Baxter got two rifled guns from Texas, reported to have been sent by the Governor. It is stated that they will be turned loose on the State House to-night. ; It 18 said that King White’s movement to-night was to secure the Texas cannon which have not yet arrived, but are on @ train expected at one o'clock A. M. Both parties are settling down to work and an- other big fight is expected to-night. The regulars had no barricades on lower Markham street, as stated in last night’s despatch, but only one com- pany, with a gun, The same company is still there, THE LEGISLATURE MEETS TO ADJOURN. SEVEN O’cLOcK P. M.—The Legislature met to-day. pursuant 1 adjournment, Thirty-nine members were present in the House and eleven in the Senate. They adjourned until to-morrow. ©, W. Tankersly, Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives, is now at St. Louis, and says he does not recognize Baxter's call for an extra session of the Legislature, and has no idea of presiding over that body. He says while en route from Arkadelphia to Little Rock the train was searched for him three times by armed men, but be managed to escape recognition, He thinks their intention was to arrest and force him to preside over the House. BAXTER CORRKSPONDS WITH THE PRESIDENT. Baxter received ® telegram from the President to-day asking if the Brooks party were preventing the members of the Legislature trom assembiing. Baxter repiled in the affirmative, and that but for the stoppage of the trains by the Brooks force there would have been a quorum the first day. Brooks still occupies the State House, although it was reported to-night he was moving out with the records. No business houses have been opened to-day, and the city is full of armed men, ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Lrrr.e Rock, May 12, 1874. About three o’clock this afternoon the Brooksites moved @ company of infantry out to the rear of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad depot, with the view of stopping some recruits coming to Baxter from the South on the four o'clock train, Soon after this Colonel King White moved out with three companies of infantry and one company of cavairy to drive in the Brooksites. He encoun- tered them im the rear of the Penitentiary, and, after sharp firing, drove them into the building. About this time 200 men were sent as reintorce- ments to the Brooksites-from the State House, | The Baxterites observing this movement, General Blocher was sent with two companies of infantry to reinforce White. He marched up Scott street to Filth ana up Filth to Arch street, where he en- countered @ company of Brooksites, and, after a sharp fight, drove them back to their main body; then, falling back two squares himself, was rein- forced by two more companies. TIMELY FEDERAL INTERFERENCE. About this time a company of federal troops ‘was marched between the opposing parties, and the fight stopped, both parties returning to their quarters. THE CASUALTIES AND LOSSES. White lost one horse killed and one man slightly wounded, Blocher had two men wounded. It is reported the Brooksites lost eight killed and wounded, _ Major Graves, of the Brooksites, was captured by the Baxter party. The affray was wit- essed by a multitude of excited spectators from the housetops, ‘i ATTITUDE OF THE ADMINISTRA- TION. WASHINGTON, May 12, 1874. It is Known the administration was reluctant or indisposed to interfere by force of arms in the Arkansas troubles, and therefore sought to restore peace in that State by mild yet earnest appeals to the parties immediately interested. Baxter's proposition as to the adjournment of the Legis- lature called for yesterday until Brooks’ adherents should be present, together with the conditions, annexed, was so fair and reasonable, in the opin- jon of the President, that the Attorney General informed him that his interests required an imme- diate acceptance of it. A remark was made in an Executive quarter to-day that Brooks could not have seen the significance of the intimation. The rejection of the proposition has certainly damaged his cause in official circles—a fact which perhaps he will soon realize. The government believes that the Legislature should assemble free from armed and all other menace or restraint from either side, and that the proposition of Baxter, if it had been accepted by Brooks, would have opened the way for a peaceful solution of the pending question. Finalaction on the part of the government will not be delayed more than a day or two, when means will be em- ployed to protect the people from the dangers in which they are mvolved, without partiality towards either of the contending factions or the rival Governors by whom the feud was initiated. The President to-night expressed himself with much earnestness against those stimulating blood- shed and throwing the entire State of Arkansas into anarchy, and he was equally earnest in say- ing that he would not delay much longer in coming to a decision in the premises, BROOKS’ WARLIKE DESPATCHES. se WasuiNaTon, May 12, 1874, The following despatch was received here ata quarter to three A. M. on Tuesday, dated :— Lit1Le Rock, May 11, 1874, U. S. GRANT, President, Washington. On the 9th of May the Attorney Generalsubmitted to me @ proposition which, he said, had your approval. On the 1oth 1 accepted the same out of deference to your wishes, feeling that in doing so Iwas humiliating myself and the Courts of the State. This I did solely in the interest of peace, supposing that Baxter would be required to assent to your proposed plan of settlement. In accordance with the proposition of the Attorney General I issued a proclamation convening the Legislature on the fourth Monday of the present month, To my surprise, Baxter has declined to submit the question of nis election to the Legisia- ture. In conversation with the members thereof he boldly proclaims that he does not and will not permit an investigation of his right to the office; yet you ask me to recognize the call of the Legis- lature at the instance of one who declares the ques- tion at issue, and for which you insist on its being assembled, shall not be settled by the tribunal you desire to be convened, The attempted organiza- tion made to-day failed, although persons were sworn in a8 members from districts in which no vacancies haa been declared. Both houses of the Legislature now have @ quorum in existence. ‘This quorum should pass upon the efection returns and qualifications of the newly elected members, instead of the newly elected members themselves, ‘This action I cannot and will not willingly sub- mit to, Section 1 article 4 of the constitution of the United States declares that fall faith and credit shall be given to the judicial proceedings of every State, and if, in the face of the decision of the Supreme and Circuit Courts of the State deciding that I am and = recognizing ine as the legal Governor you can’ recognize Baxter as Governor, it is your duty to respond to his application for federal help. If you cannot, it is your duty to assist me to suppress the present domestic violence. To disband my troops at this time, under no other assurances than are contained in your telegram of to-day, would re- sult not only in the assassination of the Judges of the Supreme Court bat of many of my friends, and especially the colored men, who have been guilty of No crime save fidelity to law and order. Ishall hold my troops together for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the State who believe the expression of the will of the people at the bal- lot box ghould be enforced, and for the protection Of those who staud by the constitution, laws and | distressed. the love Of | AY, MAY 13, 1874,—TRIPLE SHEET, adjudication of the Courts of the country. Federal bayonets can put Baxter's Legislature into the State House, bat Lam ignorant of the clause in the constitution ander which the President bas this power, Nothing else will, and when there I doubt if you cam compel them to determine who 1s Governor. It is time this agony. doubt and un- certainty were over. The interests of hu- manity demand that the question shall be set- tled, and, if you have the power, uuder the consti- tution and laws of the United States, to settle the question of who ts Governor of Arkansas, adverse to the decision of the Courts of the State, settle it and settle it at once. I shall not resist what you may order United States troops to do, but shall with all the power at my command repel any and all attempts vy Baxter's orces to take possession of the State | House. I am confldent that a legal quorum of the Legislature will not respond to Haxter’s call, and [shall not assent nor be 2 party to conven- ing the Legislature under any other agreement than that submitted by yourself, through the At- torney General, on the 9th inst. : JOSEPH BROOKS, Governor of Arkansas, ANOTHER DESPATCH, The following was received here this morning, and, together with the above, considered at the | Cabinet meeting to-day :— EXECUTIVE OFFICE, STATE OF ARKANSAS, Bauina Cross, Ark., May 12, 1874, Hon, George H. WiuLiams, Attorney General, Washington, D. C.:— The members of the General Assembly here, even ifthere were a quorum (and there is not), do not constitute a Legislature unless convened by the Governor. If you recognize this assemblage as a Legislature you reeognize Baxter as Governor, for no one but the Governor can convene the Legislature in extraordinary session. If it is not a Legislature, called by the Proper authority, its adjournment is a matter of nO consequence. 1s concerned, if any of his prerogatives are inter- tered with, the Courts of the State, and not the President, is the proper tribunal before which to redress his grievances. I have answered the President’s despatch at length. I shall not disband any troops under my command until the question of who 1s Governor | of Arkansas is settled, unless required to do so by the direct command of the President, proposition to submit, and will entertain none on the subject other than that proposed by yourself, sanctioned by the President and agreed tb by the agents and attorneys of Baxter and myself, The case made on the papers requires the President to recognize either Baxter or myself as Governor of Arkansas, “The settlement of tne question, either before the courts or the Legislature, is one in my opinion that does not require the intércession of the President on Baxter's behaif. He must act on the papers be- fore him, and not upon what a Legislature may or May not do in the future. Upon a majority of the votes of the legal voters of this State, and upon the judgments of the Supreme and Circuit Courts 1 am willing ‘to stand or fall. But if these are to be held for naught by the Presi- dent until such time as he can ascertain the opinion of the Legislature to guide him tn deter. mining who is Governor, and during the pendency of the question to allow the State and citi- zens to be plundered and robbed by an armed mob, which has already fired on the federal troops and commenced an indiscriminate slaughter of colored men. To avoid a further sacrifice of life and loss of property Iam impelled by asense of duty to submit my case as it now stands and abide the President's determination. JOSEPH BROOKS, Governor of Arkansas. “UNIVERSAL PEAOE, The Eighth Anniversary of the Ameri- can Branch of the Peace Union. The eighth anniversary meeting of the Ameri- can branch of the Universal Peace Union re- | assembled yesterday morning in Plimpton Hall, | the President, Alfred H. Love, in the chair. The report was read by the Secretary, congratulating the Union that, with the exception of the Cuban disturbances—especially the Santiago massacre— the Modoc war, the Dutch troubles in Acheen, the Ashantee war, the subjugation of Khiva, the in- surrections in Spain and Arkansas ana the Woman’s whiskey war in Ohio, the entire world had been in a state of peace during the past year. It was to be regretted that the year could not be without its bloody record. The pians for the permanent estabiishment of universal peace were presented under two divisions, “It was recommended as an educational measure, which, by teaching ail man- Kind to think soberly on th2 subject and to con- trast inglorious and gory War with the dear de- hghts Of piping peace, made universal, would eventually secure the much desired result. The other and much more ieasible plan was the estab- lishment of courts of arbitration, local, national and international. Alter givin; account of the meeting of the United State: ernational Code Committee in New York tn April last and the ac- tion then taken, a high eulogium was pronounced on the late Charles Sumner. He was lamented as a statesman and philanturopist, whose world-wide reputation was greatly increased by nis well Known devotion to the cause of peace and national fraternity. Sentiments of deep regret were ex- essed regarding the death of Thomas laskell, of Massachusetts, one of the Vice Presidents of the Union. ‘the Pennsylvania Peace Society's report was then read, showing a tavora- ble condition of tie cause in the City of Brotherly Love. A communication trom the workingmen of Middleboro, England, tendering encouragement, Was next read. Addresses were delivered during the day and evening by President A, H. Love, Mrs, Lillie Devereux Blake, E. H. Heywood,, J. M, Spear, L. K. Joslin, Antoinette Doolittie, Mr. Keys, Mrs. Caroline A. Soule, President of the Woman’s Educational Society, and a number of others, The Union will continue the session to-day. THE AMERIOAN AND FOREIGN OHRISTIAN UNION, The annual meeting of the American and Foreign Christian Union was held yesterday at the Bible House. The meeting was opened with the reading of the Scripture, by the Rev. Dr. Prime, who pre- sided, and prayer was offeréd by Rev. Dr. Gilman, The annual report of the society was then pre- sented and read. From it it appeared that the financial status of the society is as tollows:— RECEIPTS DURING THE YEAR, Individual and charch contripudon: and interest... hristi Other sources Total receipts. Publication work. Home Mission work Foreign mission work Other expenses..... 294 Total expenditure.. seeeseee 1,359 The report on home missions states that the number of stations have been increased during the year from three to eight and the laborers from four to ten. The five stations are at Iowa City, Davenport, Keokuk, Chicago and Indianapolis, and have been organized by the Western superintend- ent, Rev. H. H. Fairail. Encouraging reports were received from all the Btations, as well as trom the American Chapel in Paris, ee ay announced to ‘osperous con vn motion’ tne. followiug directors were then elected :—For the class of 1875, to fill @ vacancy, Elias Herrick; class of 1877, to filla vacancy, Rev. Prot. Benjamin N. Martin; class of es Sap Wil- liam Hague, D. D.; C. C. North, Rev. G. Crooks, D. D5 A. H. Clapp, D. D.; Lemuel Bangs, Rev. M. Re Vincent, D. D.5 Rev. ‘H. D, Northrop, William F. Lee and Henry Day. ‘Appropriate resolutions relative to the recent death of one of the vice presidents of the society, fev, Edward N. Kirk, D. D., wore then presented by Dr. Prime, with suitable remarks, and adopted. Remarks enlogiaing the noble and Christian cha- racter of the deceased member were subsequently made by Dr. Hague, Mr. Frederick H. Wolcott and others, THE NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN CEUROH, ‘The dedication services of the New York Presby- terian church, in West Eleventh street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, were continued last evening in presence of a large gathering. Rev. Joseph Murray, of the Brick church, presided, ‘The opening devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. W. B. Merrett, E. P. Payson ana J. D. So far as the Secretary of State | I have no | 7 Micht this new chur splendid duties. on be ete dexoted: to ences Rev. Wiliam Reid, of the Mace tist church, emphasized Pr artaatend and harmonious activity in the Church. Hf the congregation was looked aiter sud tne Sabbath school Was negiected, If any one part otthe task was tulfilied at the expense of the other, the work Was far from perfect. What was Christm work P It Was chiefly the conversion and saivation of pre- cious souls, To promote the glory of Christ and win souls to the cro*s must be ihe aim of this churen, They mast ‘eel that this world was in- suiticient to satisfy the craving of the sou, and seat \ aaa’ was sufficiency only in the love of Jhrist. Appropriate addresses were also delivered Rev. G. Rey. William M. Taylor, Rev. J. D. Wilson S. Robinson, 8. Irenwus Prime, Rev. T. 8, Hast ings and others. REUNION fl a HABRISBURG, May 12, F074, At eleven o’ciock this morning a grand proces- sion was formed in front of the Capitol, with Gea- erals Sherman, Sheridan, Hancosk, Doubleday, | Schofleid, McDowell and Governor Hartranit, Sena- tor Cameron and General Ajlep and other distin- guished soldiers and civilians, and the line ef march to the Grand Opera House began. The Opera House was magnificently decorated and presented a grand sight. Generals Sheridan, Sherman, Hancock, Schofiela, Doubleday, Burm- side and many others occupied seats upon the stage. General Warren was ioudiy calied for and made his appearance on the stage. Aiter musi¢ and prayer General Hartranit addressed the meet- ing. age Harvey read @ poem written by Mr. Rmife, of Pittsburg, which was followed by am oration by Colonel A. Wiison Norris, which was ® spiendid effort. He paid a glowiog tribute to the dead General McCalmont, whose position he filled. MEETING OF THE SECOND CORPS, The meeting of the Second corps was presided over by General Hancock, who was elected Presi- dent for the ensuing year. Philadelpuia was agreed on as the next place of meeting. THE CASE OF FITZ JOHN PORTER. At the meeting of the Filth corps, formerly com- | Manded by General Porter, a memorial, prepare: | in compliance with previous resolutions of the | corps and heretofore annually passed, ask- ing of the President and Congress of the United States a rehearing, as & matter of rigot, in the case of General Porter, was circulated for signature. The memorial speaks in high terms ot the gallantry, Skill an@ devotion of General Porter, aud rec! che 1act that able jurists of both political parties have ex- amined the record of the court martial and de- clared the verdict contrary to the evidence. It asks a rehearing because of new evidence and ® continuing sentence, alleged to be unjust, and ca- pable Oo! clear and entire reiutation, It turther alleges that the same is due not only to General | xorey but to the oflicers and soldiers of bis Com- mand. SENATOR SOHURZS POSITION. | Sr. Louts, Mo,, May 12, 1874, In a communication to the Republican Senator Schurz says some expressions in the Washingtom | letter, printed in the Republican a few days ago, de- | fining his (Schurz’s) position, are calculated to lead | readers to oelieve that he bad seen and revised the | letter before its publication, and that it was ex- | pressly authorized by him. ‘bis he denies, and says be had no knowledge of the letter orang part | of it, and desires tne letter to be regarded a8 @ | clever journalistic performance o! the Republican's correspondents, but not a8 & manijesto tuspired by him (Schur; | MAILS FOR EUROPE. 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BATH HEADQUARTERS, 4 West Twenty-siath street, few Yor! Whison. The special subject of the evening being om WAR IN ARKANSAS, “Christian Work,” @ number of short addresses benzer} were delivered by clergymen. The President re- See! Sect See! Sect goes bd speakers to confine their speeches to ew ten minutes. onions i Rev. 8, D. Alexander, of the Phillips Presby- FRANK LBSL{E's youn oaaren Chee 15 ee noble guaiities an charity, which was truly Christian work. By indi- PAPE! viduai, active charity to the sick, the helpless, the ; A ee eee could WOR, ; ‘Out to-day. at all news @onota,