The Arkansas banner., 1850-06-18
Melancholy and ratal Array at ArempAis.

Melancholy and Fatal Array at Memphis.
 Rumors had reached us of this shooting affair in greatly exaggerated form. and we were led te be- sve that the death Of Col. Cos was certain but the Memphis Appeal, of he lIth inst, give. the sub joined account of tt, which we presume is correct:
 On SstaFday mosnisg laSt. about II o'clock, se- F'ous aifray occurred between some CT 8 of our citizens. in which Mr. Hanson Trgg was instantly killed, and Gen. l.. II. COe. Mai I'm. Council and ?. C. Gaaes, Esq, were seriously and severely WOO nded.
 The different aeeounts of this affair are 60 con. Alctng that we have found lt almost impossible ,o give correct version af 1t, though. from the best Information we can galEeF, the following will pro- bably he foaRd Co approximate tho truth:
 On Friday evening General Coe received note from Judge E. ". ii. King and Alansoa Trigg, 10 the effect that they had heretofore entertained no unkind feeling towards him, bot that if for the qualification of his personal malice against Doctor Fowkes he should oppose the removal of the books, papers, assets, &e-, of the Farmers and Merchants Bank out of the hands ef Receiver Owen, they would regard such action his part, acting in his professional capacity attorney as an interfer enee with their private and personal matters, aud would notice it as such, although they had previ. ously forborne; stating, moreover, that it was . matter of vital importance to themselves and fafn- Hos that the assets o o Bank should be taken ont of the hands of the Receiver.
 This note was naturally regarded by Gen Coe as
 threat Of personal violence; still not hesitatiag in what he conceived to be a performance Of his duty he opposed the mctiOH to remove the receiver, and tho argument upon he motion was deferred Iill Monday Before leaving the court-house, Gen. Coe exhibited the noe he had received, 10 the Judge and several other friends, expressing his be- lief at the time that he would be attacked and in company with Maj. Council and Mir. Hightower, started for his office. Having reached the corner of Main and Poplar streets, Trigg emerged from a grocery, (where he vas in company with Gaines, Williams and Arrington) and attacked Conuell.-- What demonstrauon was hero made by Trgg's friends, have been unable to learn, but Coe sup posing that the contemplated assault about to be made upon him, immediately drew his pistol and shot Trigg. killing him instantly. At this stage of the affair the fight became general, and far can learn indiscriminate Trigg's friends advancing upon Coe and Council. Gaines shot Cornell in the hip, when they closed in with knives, and before they were separated, both severely wounded. During this time Williams, Arlington and romp- kns are said to have closed in upon Coe, who, hay ing discharged three pistols, discovered that the fourth, revolver, had slipped through his pocket behind the lining of hs coat, and being unable to get at his knife, made effort to got into the door of the house nnd he could get hold of them, and just as he entenug, Williams shot him, the bali entering so near uie spine as to Paraiyze the lower extremities.
 Since the foregoing vas in type, we have received the following copy of he letter addressed by King and Trgg to Coe. In the inextricable confusion of the different statements we have heard. we fer. bear from all comments. With regard to the teAor of the letter we leave the public to draw their conclusions.
 We are much pleased to learn that Gen. Coe ted easily yesterday evening, and that his symptoms were much more favorable than they were the day before.
 AT HoME, June 7th, 1850.
 Gen [. 1T Coe--SIR: regret that am confined at home and shah oe unable to attend court in the nothing. as understand that opposition is made by yourself and others to the motion giving the Presi dent and Directors control of F. & M. Bank, which every consideration si wisdom, justice and right imperiously demand. 1 had intended to have seen you in person on The subject of your interference further with this interest which extends to me, my wife, and my children have sought 10 preserve position which you'd involve me in no personal col iision with you or with others about this other matters.
 IL IS proper that kindly but firmly sRd respect fully ask you to desist from pursut of Dr. Fowkes where my personal pecuniary interests be at stake; with your quaFr-ls am not party and beg you will not force me 10 become party to a quarrel, which ought not and which must not extend 10 me and my pecunlary intersts. l cannot quietly permit you 10 interfere further in this matter without be- coming party in personal manner that hope you vii! not force upon
 have conferred with A. Trigg who is similarly situated and who has with me formed similar de- termination, Our course Is fixed and we hope re- hecion will satisfy yot, ot the wrong, injustice and oppression 10 us, and fbz you will cease further 10 annoy and follow us, r. sfore peeunaTy matter, in no way necessary 10 your redress oi wrongs or grey anees by Fowlkss, if any exist. We deem ihis re- quest ane 10 ourselves and tha, your observance of k,faz nrf of agr fef taA fN and famiiies--hence make 1t with confidence that you will properly appreciate 1t.
 shall be able 10 take Gp your entire liabilities for me, of every nature and kind within few days, without reasonable doubt.
 Very respectfully, F.. W. M KING.
 have read the above-it expresses my feelings and determinations. seek peace with all men especially with Gen. Coe, but ask to be let alone where my rights and interests concerned, 80 as to extend to my palse and my family
 ALANSoN TRIGG.
 The following is from the Memphis Daily Ex- press, of the 10th inst:
 "We learn that Gen. Coe is better and strong hopes are entertained by his physician of his re- covery Our relations do not repress with strong wish for his recovery. Let death come in natural form!
 Gaines is doing well and is in fine spirits. Con- nell's wound was sght-having been examined by Prof. Doyle, Drs. Taylor, frayser and FriersOn.-- Dr. Frierson learn, extracted the ball from il at the instance of these learned medical gentlemen he accomplished it with great skill and expedition,
 Gaines and Conaeil not n the slightest danger.
 Profs. Cross, Wilson and Dr. Frierson examined tho wounds of P. G. Gaines, Esq Dr. F. at the request of these gentlemen also dressed the wounds of these gentlemen; few men possess more rePata- ton as physician and surgeon of skill and Judg- ment, than Dr. Frierson. He manifested the sem abilities of the man, and the frmness of the skfnl surgeon throughout. He is destined. ago ripsRs and extends bis sphere of usefulness to rank high in his noble and benevolent but learned profession.
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