The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-04
LOUISIANA.
Louisville, Ky.
Correspondence Of the Herald. ]

| shocking lhurdG IN LOntsrMe-Ihe lu0fd6 o. TO
J. G.. BRNNETr-
hasten to give you an account of an occurrence
that transpired in the vicinity of wing meeting, in
this city, held at the usual place, the Washington
Hail. The cause that led the almost fatal result
is as follows:-Some time since, the democrats
held meeting at the Washington Hall, and the
speech that was delivered by of the locofoco
party reported, and published in the Journal as
communication. The editor OF the Sun, being a
relative OF the person alluded to in this communica-
ton, whose speech was reported, demanded of the
Journal the author. He was told, by note, that for
any other purposethan scurrilous newspaper para
graph the name would be given up; and az for the
cutting off of ears, which he had threatened in his
paper, THAT would be settled when the parties should
confront each other "pis q Uis"
Nothing more was said IN the public prints re-
speeding the matter; but among the knowing
ones" duel was talked OF and momentarlly expect
ed
Last evening the wings had a meeting at the
Washington Hail. to take some steps preparatory to,
and to make arrangements Tor, delegation from
this city to go and attend the barbecue at Dayton,
ONO, to be given on the Z9th proxmo. Mr.. Pope,
editor OF the Sun, proceeded TO the whig ting,
no doubt for the purpose of seeing Mr.. Bliss, the
author OF the communication, and perhaps put his
threat in execution Mr.. Il. was standing inside the
door of the Hall, arm in with Mr.. Dinneford,
and many reports say that Mr.. p. called TO some
gentlemen acquaintance to hear him call Mr.. b.
"ar rascal scoundrel, coward" &c, and imme-
diatey firing his pistol at the victim of his ven
geance; the load, big buck shot and slug,
tered his body and arm, the slug passing short dis
lance along the right arm and entering his body.
and supposed to have lodged in the cavities of the
spine, causing immediate paralysis, affecting his ex-
remlties, he evlncng sensation whatever, on be-
ing pnched or pierced by any sharp instrument. His
life is desPaired Of there being no hope OF his recov-
ery-death must inevitably ensue.
The perpetrator Of this horrid deed, and, as some
have called il, cowardy and dastardy act, imme-
diatey fed and took refuge in j. 3 Morris IL Co.'S
drug store, on Main street. He was pursued by the
crowd, but they unable to take him, as he
swere that the first man that approached he would
shoot dead on the spot, holding two pistols, one in
each hand, and bowie knife. he said that he
would deliver himself up to the City Marshall or the
watch. They soon arrived, and Capt. Turner es-
cored him to the Jail, where he is now lodged to
await his hearing before the police court this morn
ing. Considerable excitement was manifested on
the occasion, and had the mob caught him he might
have been killed. The public condemnation never
has been so universal unanimous in the present
case. No palliation whatever is made to excuse
the preparation of the deed--all are OF opinion that
public justice should be melted out to him with its
utmost rigor and severity. More anon.
STEAM FRIsArEs.-A correspondent in your pa
per OF yesterday morning, signed "a Traveller" is
incorrect In his statement that the steam frlgaes
Mississippi and Missouri are lying idle in this har,
bor" Had he made the necessary inquiry he would
nave dsCeItdlneu tnat the MISSISSIPPI ndNihs jus -
turned from a cruise in the Gulf Of Mexico, is now
undergoing various repairs and aterations-receiv-
ing on board her coal and stores, preparatory TO
another cruise, and that the Missouri having oeen
put in complete order since her ARRIVAL In port Is en-
gagged taking in coal, and will sail on cruise pro-
badly this week.
ia Traveller. or any other person, will pay
these sbips visit during the process of caulking
and coal;pg they will find that "lying idle in the
harbor' is of ali things not applicable 10 them; for
il ~ a weI-known fact that the duty performed by
the officers and men attached to these ships is far
more arduous than board anv other vessel afioat.
make no comments respecting the "Fulton"-
satisfied that when occasion requires she will give
good account OF herself JUSTICE