The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-03-10

Nj. Webster was IN favor OF Mr.. Co[
quits amendment, Messrs. Cass, Allen,
HannsgaB and Brese, againsl II
Mr.! Johnson asked Mr.. Allen, as chair
man OF the committee Of Foreign Affairs,
If Mr.. Polk had given his views upon this
subject, except in his message' Mr., Al
len said the President still maintained the
same views now that he did then.
Mr.. Cass rose, and said he wanted to
act, no matter what the resolution may
be, act now. He gave Mr.. Pskenham
some very hard hints, Mr.. p. being in
the Senate at the time, which thought
in bad taste.
Afler he had concluded the Senate ad-
iourned over 10 Monday.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Pleasants, con-
nected with the Richmond Star, and Mr..
Richie. Jr, Of the Richmond Enquirer,
met al the cotton press near that city, for
the purpose Of adjusting difficulty
which had sprung ont of newspaper
controversy. Having 10 particular plan
Of fighting they commenced firing when
about two hundred yards apart. Mr..
Ritchie was armed with two common du-
cling pistols, six barreled revolver, and
small artillery sword, Mr.. Pleasants
had four pistols and a sword cane. They
continued firing az they approached each
other, DIR. Dichie's last fire taking slight
effect in Mr.. P.'s right breast Both
having fired their last charges-dropped
their pistols, and closed Mr. P. struck
Mr.. r. over the head with his sword
cane, and then misleading it, cut him
severely about the face, and made one or
two incisions in his body-one of Mr..
Rs seconds then cried out 10 him to
draw his sword. which he did, and plum
ged it into MIR. P's side, who instantly
fell. The seeoud and surgeon then inter
fared and Mr. Richie left the ground
After little time Mr. Pleasants recover
ed sufficiently 10 walk to his carriage
The above are the only particulars which
have reached this city, and are in the
main correct. There was a rumor that
hIr. Pleasants was dead bat it is contra
dicted,
Mr.. Richie arrived in this city last
night and is staying with his father.
On Tuesday, two gentlemen from Mary
land, one Of them member of the Legis-
Iature, came TO this city fer the purpose OF
shooting each other-but their friends
were fortunate to effect reconciliation,
and they returned to Annapolis friends.
On Monday afternoon, young man
named Young, was attacked by some
desperadocs, III en- eating house on Penn.
sylvania Avenue, and was stabbed with
large knife in four places. He now lives
in most critical situation. ] will give you
little gossip, and | viii here observe that
| never give you any rumors but what
are well founded. | have it now from a
good source, that within the last two days,
Mr.. Packenham, has sent unto this gov
ernment his uitimatum in regard TO the
adjustment Of the Oregon question,
Last night at s O'Clock, Cabinet
Council was called, and although secrecy
was enioined as to the fact, il leaked out.
The object Of the meeting was no doubt
the consideration of Mr.. P.'s PROPOSE
tion.
1t is further said, that instead Of Mr..
P. acting contrary TO the wishes of his
government in refusing the 49th parallel.
HE ACTED TO THE VERY LETTER, not
withstanding the remarks Of the English
Parliament
Yours truly. S.