Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-03-09
SETTLEMENT OF THE DUEL.

SETTLEMENT OF THE DUkL.
The duel between Col Davis of the Senate
and Col Bissell of the House, that was TO
have taken place, as is generally known, has
been settled; and part OF the correspondent
Of the Tribune gives the following as the facts
Of the case, which are not altogether made |
plain by the statement Of the friends Of the |
parties:-
After Bissell's speech Davis wrote him.
letter asking whether he had said anything
derogatory 10 the honor of the Mississippi re-
giment, Bissell replied, stating what he had
said, which was of course simple reitera,ion
of the language Of his speech. These two
letters are those which have since been pub
lished by Messrs. Inee and Shields. Davis
then wrote second letter, demanding fur
,her explanations. Bissell replied declining
to give any, and referring Col. Davis TO Gen.
Shields as the channel for any other commu-
nications, Hereupon a duel was arranged
with muskeis at forty PAGES, not fifteen as
has been reported. This the PIesideut-the
father-n-law of Davis-heard Of and he got
out warrant to stop the proceedings This
made i, necessary TO settle the matter peace
ably, but Bissel was stiff and refused TO re-
tract or apologize for anything. 1t was final
ly arranged by the seconds, Withdrawing the
second letter of Davis and the answer of Bis
sell, and publishing the other two for the en-
lightenment Of the public and the satisfaction
Of Mississippi honor. And on that basis the
parties were reconciled, at least 10 degree
sufficient 10 preclude any farther necessity
for one shooting the other.
The correspondent of the Herald says
The correspondence had wrought up both
Col Bissell and Col. Davis to the Gghiing
point. Davis had challenged, Bisself had ac-
cepied, and muskeis were TO be used. Bis
sell wrote out his will, and, we suppose, Da-
Wis did the same But late in the evening, a
lady, boarding a, The same house with Bis
SELL got hint Of The affair. and with friend
she posted of 10 General Taylor, and dis
closed The plot against the public peace. Old
Zack sen, for Capt. Goddard, chief Of police,
and gave him his orders. Capt. Goddard,
accordingly stationed a sufficient nnm Der OF
his men around the houses where the belli-
gerents boarded, to cut off their. escape. Bis
sell was kept in; but Davis eluded the police
by assuming a woman's dress, calico gown
a straw bonnet, and shawl, aud TO complete
the disguise, it is said he was also provided
with hustle. He was intercepted however,
by his friends, and The whole subject matter
in dispute was demaded by The President. 1t
was laid before him. He declared that they
were both right, and both wrong, that both
regiments had done their Duty and that there
must be no fighting. Mr. Davis was induced
TO Withdraw his challenge, and Mr. Bissell
disclaimed the intention 10 give offence, and
the affair was amicably adjusted.
LOUIS NApoLEoN.--lt is said that Louis Ma
poleon, during his sojonrn in the United States
had conceived an unalterable attachment fol
Mrs. H, of Baltimore, who, after hav.
ing followed him during all his unfortunate
enterprises and exile, has finally shared his
good position, and dwells now in very ele
giant hotel in the Rue de Cirque near the
Elysee National. The lady is not only very
handsome woman, but also she is said 10 pos
sess much wit and grace.