The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-04-04
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
THE RECENT DIFFICULTY.
MR.. BROOKS STATEMENT IN REPLY TO
COL PLEASANTON


COL. PLEASANTON.
Having seen the statements put forth by Mr. c.
Ingerso and Mr. Peasanton in relation to circunstan-
ces Of recent occurrence between those gentlemen and
Mr.. NsyIor, think it duty which to myself TO
lay before the public the following relation OF facts
memorandum Of which made by me on the evening
Of their occurrence.
four o'clock. called upon Mr. Naylor with no particu
lar object in view, but merely make friendly visit
having no knowledge, or even suspicion, OF the difficult
ties between him and Mr.. Ingerso
had been there but short time, when Mr. Pleasan-
ton came in. Mr. Naylor rose, received him courte-
ously and handed him chair After being seated, he
said "he had another note for Mr.. Naylor" Mr.. Nay
lor asked it was from Mr. Ingersoll Mr. Pleasan-
replied that il Mr. Naylor said he was rea-
dy to receive any communication from him"
Mr. Pleasanon then remarked, that - was consider
ed hut courteous when gentleman requested private
interview with another to give it him" Mr.. Naylor
then from his seat and said, Certainly, sir will
you alone If you wish walk this way sir :" and
led the way into an adjoining room, closing the door
After the lapse of perhaps ten minutes, during which
the conversation not SO loud that could distinguish
words Mr.. Nayor opened the door, and in firm but
very quiet said "now, sir, wish to hear no.
thing more upon this subject; have given you my
only answer" Mr. Pleassnton then said something TO
the effect that the answer was not satisfactory; he
did not wish to 60 with such answer; or that he
AT this time Mr.. Nayor was in the room in which
was; he returned quickly to where Mr.. Pleasanton
stood, nearly in the middle Of the Darkroom Al this
moment rose and followed Mr. Nayor but the asser-
ton Of Mr. Pleasanton, that Mr. Naylor called, or
toned, looked to me, like the Of his story, is
falsehood. So far from Mr. Nayor, a, that moment,
taking hold Of Mr. Peasanton, the latter has seen fit
to assert, Mr. Naylor again spoke to him in The most
quiet manner he ssid /" Sir, you have brought me
hostile message in writing, 10 which shall give other
than written answer and that you shall have
as can see my friends that is all have to say upon
this subject, and request you to leave my house -
Mr. Pleasanton said :" he would not leave this or any
mans house, until it suited himself he should remain
as long as he chose" Mr. Naylor turning then to me-
said" Mr. Brock, will you 60 and get officer to put
this fellow out Of my house, Mr. Peasanton in very
loud tone said-"I will not stir foot for you nor all
the officers in the town shall stay here long as
pleases me-" Mr.. Naylor upon this, seized Mr. Plea
santon by the collar and jcrked him towards the door
Mr. Pleasanton Immediately grasped Mr.. N by the
neck, and violent struggle ensued Mr.. Plcasanton
had his hat on-not having removed it, that saw, stree
he came inland umbrella in his right hand which
he raised to strike with Mr.. Naylor wrenched it from
him and threw il on the floor stood between them
much possible, endeavorng to separate them; but
far from assisting Mr. my firm conviction that
had not inerered, hewoud have left little o,he redoubt-
able Colonel. He had become perfectly furious and
struck Mr. Peasanton several severe blows at time
knocking him backward into a chair.
Mr. Pleasanton, finding Mr.. Naylor in earnest, evil
IDENTIFY exerted himself only TO escape He lodged and
ducked his head to conceal his face from injury at the
same time making towards the door with Mr.. Naylor
upon him. He now appeared anxious to get out,
before he determined to stay in, and to give him
every facility, opened the doors fast he got to
them. MIR Naylor continued his hold, assisting very
ma,ealyMr Peassnions locomotive pow ers, until he
finally elected him from the front door into the street,
with particular salute be mentioned ears
polite.
Mr. Pleasanton remained standing at the door. until
] got his umbrella and hat; when took them to him.
could forbea laughing in his face, (notw outstanding
the seriousness OF the occsson the ludcrous figure
he made He looked perfectly asiouished certainly,
and went off with the manner Of an ass, who after
much ribuaton has been logged into reasonable mea-
sures
| With respect TO Mr.. Pessanton's statement, the as
serton that Mr. Nayor called "looked imrioringly'
or in any manner asked assist him. Is taise hsd
thought he stood in need OF assistance. or that Mr.
Peasanton was in 'the act Of successful resistance
am free TO say that would have oored Mr. feasan'on
without moments hesitation. for his whole course OF
proceeding from the OF his entrance so Jar as
witnessed it, was that OF weak man, who wished 10
show AT the importance OF his Grand. by playing the
mari of bully. and who evidently did not know how to