Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-06-17
LATE ARRAY IN LOUISIANA.

The Concordia Oa) Inteigencer furnishes the following
touching of the sad Point Coupee of
which we have before given short notice;
On the night Of Monday, the 18th May the residence Of
EUGENE OURRE, Esq, the village post Office in the
parish of Point Coupcc lighted up with hrancy and
spendcr The wealth. the intelligence the fashion, the beau
iy and The chivay OF the parish there to honor and
fleet the magnfcence of the entertainment poered his
friends by the of the The occasion had
anticipated with hopes OF delight by all hosen Point Coupee
whose pride of social character gives society most sacred
charm. The grand bell opened with unusual promise Of
sPedo and happiness and scarcely had tho dance begun
that reflection which fits the mind for moment evenn
times OF our enthusiasm of joy satisfied all the characters the
gay and pleasant throng that they spending few hours
whose happiness was long 10 be remembered.
In the room adjoining that in which this of fashion
and life and happiness dazzed the senses gentlemen
named ELIJAH ADAMS and RowLAsD RoBERTsoS, met, in
presence Of other who had retired temporarily the
exccments and attractions Of ballroom To the aston
hnent OF all those present. who that they had
allowed dispute about property interfere with their feel
ngs Of friendship for each ohe these gentlemen linked
arms and walked together unoccuped of the
apartment Scarcely had they reached the desired position,
where their conversation might lie strictly private when Ro-
bertson strike Adams violent blow in the face
Adams had scarcely felt the blow ere with revolver he shot
Robertson through the body The effect may be imagined.
Confusion, CONSERVATION, shreks, and the most melancholy
excitement swallowed up, with the power of magic all the
happiness Of the The bleeding and life yielding form
OF Robertson, IN the tragedy, the Only remaining
feature in the festival.
ne senses OF the whole people OF the parish stunned
with HE Intelligence The two who had given such
fearful naie to this occasion Of fevy well related,
and OF equal personal responsibility. They had been bro
kers-ia-ac Adams a widower, having been the hus-
band Of Rohersons deceased The unfortunate Robert
son. at the time Of toe catastrophe had scarcely realized the
passing away OF the honey0oa aud bis young and
pcing bride minglns happily the life OF the ballroom,
when the report OF death in the adjacent staggered the
of ALL
Robertson expired on The succeeding evening Adams
rendered himself in open Saturday morning, and
claimed TO be admitted bail The District Attorney p A.
Roy Esq, having been apprzed Of his intention, pre-
pared with witnesses for the Stale. The Court after full
hearing Of The evidence both Sides Judged the of
mansaugher, and held Adams bail the sum OF S. 000
This he gave the spot
When will the practice of carrying concealed weapons be
irowned out OF existence by people who aspire be consider
cd respectable in their social relations An nconguous ques
uon this, but which my and must be answered by the
firm Pat OF those whose characters nvolves The time will
surely come soon when society will be organized a
basis and those who tolerate revolver in ballroom shall
have content themselves with the attractions Of tie bear and
kindred associates.