Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-04


A DUEL-ALMosr. Telegraphic dis
patches from Washington, of the 9sth, state
that a duel had been fought between Messrs.
Cutting, of New York, and Breckenridge,
of -Kentucky-both members of Congress-
III further very gravely asserted that the
last-named gentleman was shot in the neck
Their weapons, most likely, were decanters.
Probably both were about halt shot. AT
least, the followingd dispatch, dated the soth,
might lead to that conclusion:
"The report of a duel between Messrs.
Cutting and Breckenridge is Incorrect
None has taken place; yet two friends on
each side have been laboring assiduously all
day to effect reconciliation, but without
effect, and have, therefore called on fifth
as umpire. The report that Messrs. Breck-
enridge and Cutting were out of town is in
correct, although they are in secret quarters.
The details of former dispatch were cur
rent at the time and were firmly believed
by many deeply interested friends of the
parties. The absence of Messrs. Brecken-
ridge and Cutting gave coloring to the ru-
mors, and various circumstances strength
ened the supposition that matters were as
stated. Later Developments show that the
parties are sec1eted here, and only await the
decision of those who contrive the affair, to
| fight or be recopciled. Messrs. Benton and
Boyd are exerting themselves to adjust the
difficulty without a recourse to weapons" +"
Another unfortunate occurrence" is
mentioned in the Washington papers, which
we give below. What delightful society
they must have in the Getty Of magnificent
distances!'
The Washington Star of the 22d, says
An affair occurred last evening, almost at
tended with fatal results, which is the tall
of the city this morning, some of the cir
cumstances of which we will give as they
have been related to us. While Clark Mills
the artist, was at Patton's barber shop las
evening, waiting to be shaved, Col. Mitchell
of Minnesota, in an excited state, came in
and very familiarly addressed the gentleman
in the chair; but as soon as he discovered
that he was not an acquaintance, apologised
and his apology was accepted. When tn,
gentleman left tie shop, Mr.. Mills took his
place to be shaved. Col. M. then accostet
Mills in the same familiar manner, insulting
a!m by putting his hand on his face, rubbing
his chin, and using expressions anything
but becoming, even when said playfulll
among friends. An apology was then of
fered by Col. M. for his conduct and wa
accepted by Mr.. Mills, and Col. M. took {
seat. In minute or two, however, Col
M. advanced to Mr.. Mills, and when tolc
bv the barber to sit down, refused, saying
he would have satisfaction. Hard word
passed between the parties, Mr.. Mills tell
ing Col. NJ that if he did not desist, hi
would give him satisfaction. Col M. sale
he would cut his throat, and used other ex
pressions of an offensive character, where
upon Mr. Mills rose from his chair, seizet
the stool upon which his feet rested, ant
struck Col. M. twice, cutting his head Sc
friously, which at first was supposed woult
cause his death. he wound.however, W,
are glad to learn, is only flesh one, from
the effects of which Col M. will soon re
cover