The New York herald., 1850-03-16
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TeiegraPhls Summary.
One of our Washington correspondents infsrms
US by telegraph, that personal rencounter occur
red In that city Thursday evening last, between
Senators Foote and Borland, growing out of the
slavery question, in connection with the new ter
rtones It's apparent, from the account which he
furnishes OF the affair, although il was instan-
aneous In Its inception and concuslon-t un-
premeditated by either party-that Mr.. Foote's
course in opposing Mr.. Cahoun's views Is not &C.
ceptable to certain portion OF the Senate-th- ex-
tremists-of whom Mr.. Calhoun is considered The
head. We shall know further particulars In the
course Of The day. The only inference which we
can at present draw from the circumstance, is that
the Southern ultras are determined to stand by the
position which they have taken on the slavery
question.
We regret to hear such unfavorable accounts of
Mr.. Calhoun's health. Notwithstanding his ex-
Irene opinions, his death-which we hope is far
dlstant-would cause pang of regret throughout
the whole land. While his views are legihmatey
the subject of controversy, and ne IN his position
as Senator and a public man, may be assalled for
entertaining them, we are perfectly satisfied that
the man is yet to be born who will deny his ho-
nesty of heart and integrity Of purpose. He may
be mistaken in his views; but the world will unite
In saying that he is pure minded man, and what
is still rarer, conscientious politician
Nothing was done in the House of Repre-
sentatives yesterday, and but little Of importance
in the Senate. The proceedings Of the latter,
as well as those of our State Legislature. will
be found on our first page AS for the Pacific rail-
road, or any other subject Of moment, we don't
believe 1t can be passed upon until the unfortunate
slavery agitation be disposed of.
1t will be seen that the Senate Of this State,
among other proceedings, passed the bill autho-
rzlng the city OF New York to borrow seventy
five thousand dollars to erect washhouse. As
soon as it becomes law we shall watch the man.
ner in which this large sum OF money will be ex-
pended. No doubt the comorants will endeavor
to dip INTO 1t; but hope that will be udiciousy
expended. We shall see
The Latest from Washingten.
OUR sPKcAL TKLEeRAPHIc CORRESPONDENCE.
WAsHIsoroN, March Is, 1850
The intelligence which 1t is my duty to cammuni.
cate to you to day. is of rather omnous character
connected % 1t is with the impending slavery agits-
tion, and the excitement and bad feeling which exist
between the North and the South, well as between
Southern members themselves, on that matter. Last
evening, Senators Foote and Borandboth Of whom
Southern dsmocrsts-met in the street. in the vicinity
Of the ONCE Of the National InteLiseca After they
were engaged in conversation a few minutes, the
present aspect Of the slavery question: rsneountsr
took place between them.
The following are the particulars, as understood
them, from parties who witnessed the frsess. Both
met In the street. and after few minutes converse
tion, MIR. Borland said
general, understand you said to friend Of miue,
to day, that yeu considered me mere tool TO Mr..
Calhoun"
General Foots, (spgrily D" Really, have reoo-
lection Of ssyiDg so; but you suppose capable
Of making such declaration, ysu are welcome to itn
Whsreupon Mr.. Borlsnd struck Mr. Foote In the face
with bis hst cutting him with his ring that he bed
COL Walton. Of Alabama then interfsred and separated
the parties.
Mr.. Foots was taken into the once Of the National
IMeihssneer. The tmeuie has caused great deal Of
and discussion, inssmsch both were
hnown TO be intimate fiepds II however, without
either side and hopes entertained
that nothing serious viii result from t. Both Of the
gentlemen warm boodsd, ana both probably regret
the occurrence. Mr.. Borland In his seat In the
Senate TO day, usual but Mr.. Fsots wss absent.
The Southern members think that Mr. Foote Is Too
severe MIR. Calhoun; but notwithstanding that am
happy to ssy that there danger Of any bad results
following the Affair." the parties have become recon-
cilsd.
! am sorry to ray that no immediate settlement Of
the slavery question is In prospect. Mr. McClernand,
Of illinois, 1t is said IL about to try his hand ct eom-
promising the difheulty between the North snd the
South. His plan, IL Is rumored, to propose In the
Comm Of the whole, proposition to admit Cali
fornis ct once and at the time to form territorial
governments for New Mexico and Dsseret without Ia
eludns the wilmot proviso This does not vary much
ffem the cabinet plan Of settling the dificulty.
roget TO say that Mr.. Calhoun is very unwsli The
scene In the Senate, on Wednesday last had great
effect him. This scene is depicted In our wash.
ipston correspondence, by mail In to days paper Ed
usid He vas obliged to retire, plstely exhaust
ed lie s again confined to his room, and IL not al
lowed to see any one lie is not only sick but d.pr.-
ed For years he has successfully battsd against the
Reception of abolition petitions BY the Senate. but all
the barriers which be fought in defence Of have been
broken down. This has made wonderful I'm prsssion
upon him, as well upon other Southern Senators,
who, 1t 10 raid viii resist their reception further
B--Ths man against whom Col Benton instituted
. psint for exhibiting animal pnrportips to be
Col. Fremopt's "wooily horse has been discharged
Purser Price.
RIcHxosp, Va March Is, 1850.
The WAig ssys that Purser Price lost no money By
the burning Of the steamer orine st John thoash he
Lost the vouchers Of his disbursements.
The soushern Mail, sc.
BAlrrnoss, March I5-9P.M
The southern mall came through this evening tits
nov raining hare. Markets unchanged.
Macon Cotton Report.