The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-03
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 1850.
Fights, Broiis, &c.

Preparations for fighting have commenced,
though at rather a late day in the season, and
small sprinkling of fighting has actually taken
place.
Owing TO a Misunderstanding Of some two years
duration, unpleasant affair has recently taken
place in this city, between Commander Johnson
and Lieutenant Stanley, Of the United States Navy,
in which a challenge has been given and some
placarding done. Captain Depem, who fought %
CALAMITY in Mexico, is in the city, and is a friend
TO one Of the begerent parties. The deW0~sussat
will be known before long. Meantime, let us hope
il may prove TO be Of peaceful character.
In the Hsuse Of Representatives, day before
yesterday, Mr.. Sweetzer, Of Ohio" the lion
hearted Swectzer," as Father Richie, in the
Union, recently denominated him-objected TO
some motion made by General Bayly, the chair
man of the Ways and Means Committee, where
upon General Bayly, with some show Of passion,
turned upon Mr.. Sweetzer, "the hon-hearied,"
and called him "a snarling puppy"
Yesterday, General Bayly again made a motion,
to which Mr.. Sweetzer objected, whersupon Gen.
Bsyly, with seorn and ind gn alton. pronounced
NJ M' sssm be- nS .IS sa he did
The friends Of Mr.. 5weetzer, "ihs lion hearted"
insist that this gross insult must be boldly and per-
enptorily resented Possibly it may be /; but why
should two such excellent locofocos and "loa-
hearted" statesmen, az Mr. Sweetzer and General
Bsyly, be urged to spill each Others precious Ella
ret' il IL alLwrong, geotlemen indeed tits. And,
therefore, the peace should be commanded
This morning, at the National Hotel, three young
bloods from Maryland, On spree got into quar-
rel, first with an Irish waiter, and then with the
hotel. After many high words, by one OF the par
~, the three bloods LETT the hos ami went 10
Browns. Anhourortwo sfferwarts, one Of the three
returned 10 the National, and wrote the register
at the bar, opposite TO the names OF himself and
companions, these words "Left insuted." The
words were erased by the bookkeeper, when the
youns man offended made attempt TO sRaia
write in the register. He was told that u would
not be permitted. Al this moment the Irish waiter,
who had had quarrel with or all OF the three
Marylanders In the morning. siepped forward and
commenced vigorous assault upon the only one
Of the three present, and before he could be pulled
oil, had Leaf him in the face until the blood low
ed freely. Amer the lrsh waiter had been pulled
of from his antagonist the latter drew knife and
also pistol, but was prevented by the bystand-
ers from using either, n, indeed, he had had any
intention Of using them.
so 70 the fights, thus far. More will follow be.
fore the Union IN preserved. Mark that
IL 10 reported here to-day that Mr. Charles T.
Jenkins, of Georgia, declines accepting the De-
psrment OF the Interior, recently rendered 60 him
by President Fillmore. II so, your proposition for
Governor Graham to be transferred to the Interior
Department, and I. Butler King appointed Secreta-
~ Of the Navy, may be true precursor Of what
will actually come to pass.
One thing s ceuain-there IL no man 80 well
well qualified TO be Secretary OF the Navy IN the
United States, as Thomas Butler King, OF Georgia,
and no one more deserving Of the appointment al
the hands Of the wing administration
wssHrseroS, August 81, 1880.
Clos. u ne Ws,k-Dap Busiress-.4 Hose-yuiiaf
TAryaieneS w NJ. Bevip-sias Of THns, beh EnSs
Of ne .frenus
The week closes In the House with everything In the
fog; and the mist IL thickenlpg which we had hoped
would be dispersed.
The sitting Of to-day was complete fash In the pan
creeping the passage Of the Indian Appropriation bull
and touching this subject there vas the provo
cation for o consumption Of sunpowdcr.
Yesterday, when MT Bsyly moved TO take up the
Indian bill Mr. sweetssr, few seats on objected Mr..
Bsyiy shook his finger Of him and vas understood 10
say You spitefu little msddsr, you had better keep
yeur mouth shut To-day, when Mr. BayIy renewed