Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-16


Misunderstood that on Tuesday last the ed-
tors OF the Quincy Wing and Herald came in
colIiaicn. The latter fred two pistol shots--the
former defending himself with chair. 1t was
said that the editor of the Wing was slightly
wounded.
TIE eOmposilOr perpetrated some bad gram
mar in the communication in yesterdays paper
eirned by DR.. Morton and Mayor Selmes'-
uDsligkif,l fragrant" should have read, "deitghf-
faiis fragrant" il was written,
we are informed Of some further par
iiculars in relation to the difficulty between
the Editors of the Wing and Herald.
Brooks (editor Of the Hcrald) was pas
sinr IL front Of the Quincy House, when
Morton, who was sitting in chair, got up
and struck him in the face, knocking off his
hat. Brooks then drew a revolver, and
fired at Morton, the ball striking the shout
der.blade, and gluncing of without doing
much injury. The latter, who was un-
armed, then threw chair at his antagonist,
when Brooks attempted to fire second
time, but his pistol missed fire.
Alarge crowd gathered around, and
determination was expressed TO hang Brooks
If he did not leave in twenty-four hours.
The excitement, however, subsided. The
cause Of the affray commenced with pub
Iication by the editor Of the Wing, in ref
erence TO Brooks management OF the Post
Office. The latter retaiated by publishing
Morton as .'liar," "scoundrel" and "Pup-
py,Teq
1As Marriage Question in the General Assembly
Tho Chicago Tribune says.
II lis with much pleasure that we can
record the following result of this subject
Namely, that the report made by DIR.
Cox, from the Committee on Bills and
Overtures, countenancing the monstious
idea that man may properly contract
marriage with his own sisters daughter,
was rejected by nearly unanimous vote, and
thatsih proposition was condemned as
contrary to the teachings OF the Scriptures,
and incestuous.
In Philadelphia, few days ago, a wo'
maN, while under the influence of mental
de5sugement, attempted 10 take the life
of her four Young children, and to kill her
self. ,a.
In communication to the Louisville
Journal, the captain Of the steamer Eclipse
denies the charge Of "racing" made against
his boat in her recent trial Of speed IRON
New Orleans. He carried no freight
touched only at the most important land
ings, aud arranged the woodings so as &c
cause the least possible delay.
The Washington Union Of the 9th con
tanned an article on New Mexico. II tool
the ground that the seizure OF the MesIlI'
valley by Gov. Trias, was an outrage com
bined with folly but that considering TIT
weak condition Of Mexico, it would hardI.
Be magnanimous in the United States t.
make any hostile demonstration. But
the act is not discountenanced by the Mex
lean authorities, then the United State
cannot hesitate how to act.
Last Monday a German named Rene
men Dushmer, who lives in Jefferson cour
~ Mo-, was run over by coal wagon an
killed.
The interior of Bates Theatre in 5
Louis, Is TO be torn out and reconstruct
upon an improved plan.
The Taunton Gazette states that MI
Nancy Sherman, Of PIympLon' who die
on she 18th ult., starved herself to deaf
She did this in obedience to a suppose
sommand OF spirits. She had been m
kuun sometime. For three weeks she ST
ucuslyabstained from partaking OF any foo
wing on water alone, although at times
nrtured by the pangs OF hunger as
wriths in agony.
The last week was passed in tearlu!
Isrnations from cocvulsions to momenta
consciousness, with constant lelaPses, u
Ill death put an end to her sufe:ings.
Wise men say nothing in dangero
mes, sym.
About 1000 emigrants passed the 'lui
antine station at ST. Louis, during the mon
of Nav.