Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-01

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Westport, Mo, June 27
The Governor was preparing on the goth to
leave for PaWuee WIEN StringleIlow rode up
aighted and entered ne office, sat down and cons
menced general conversation. 1t became short
Iy apparent howeyel that his purpose was no
other than TO seek uarre, it being necessary
in some way 20 disate or remove the Governor
all attempts TO cajolelim or TO frighten him and
prevent his return hang failed. Mr. S1ringiel-
/ low, as a basis OF compromise proposed 10 the
/ Governor that he shoid agree to sanction any
and all laws that sbuld be passed puulshing
The abduction or attempted abduction of negroes,
and the propagation { abolItionism.
This Gov. Reeder riused, at the same time
saying that his reiusalwas not in consequence of
any objection to the pinciple of such an enact
ment; on the contFar', that the owners of the
slaves had an undoubtd rightto be protected. and
should always have rs assistance as Governor,
| but that he could not promise to sign a ball Of
whose form and provisions he knew nothing
StrngaIiow then demanded that he officially re
commend the Legislature TO adjourn from Pawnee
when they should convene Governor Reeder de
ciined 10 make any stch promis especially to a
man who did not pretend to live in the territory.
Failing thus, StrIugfelow resorted follow, violent
personal abuse-tte Governor meanJime-whom
every days experience proves TO be man OF
great nerve, and deliberately brave-remaned
cool and calm. Among other causes of complaint.
Stringfellow charged Gov. Reeder Of having ac-
cused him of dlshouorable conduct This the
Governor denied but said he would now charge
him with being in his opinion, At the head of all
this excitement, which was both unlawful and
dizhouorabe.
Upon this, stringfellow challenged the Govern
or 10 90 out and fight, which was respectfully de-
cIined not being exactly inhis way" whereupon
Srlngielow arose and pushed the Governor over
his chair, and seattle ensued in which the Gov
ernor was slightly scratched He succeeded, how
ever, IN casting his adversary off BY this time
the affair began TO be serious, both gentlemen
having risen and drawn their pistols, when oppor-
timely Mr.. ISaacs and another gentleman seized
SuIugiellow Just as the Governor was about pull
ing trigger on him, when the Governor laid down
ms weapon, as his antagonist was not in condi-
ton 10 defend himself Several persons then in
terfered, and took Stringlellow away. This morn
ing he again went over TO the Mission, but the
Governor and his party had left for Pawnee.
There Is deliberate design apparent all thro'
this dsgracesul afiair-frst, 10 induce if pos.
sibe. the Governor to aid them in doing certain
things which they fear they may not be able 10
do over his head and not accomplishing that 10
r,tise fight, which would end in putting him out
OF the way, for had fight ensued, and StringfeI>
low been hurt next day would have seen a mob
pouring towards the Mission, bent on the an
animation of The Governor, and as he has a few
Trustworthy friends around him. this would not
have been accomplished without a desperate
struggle and serious loss Of lie In view Of This
the Governors GOODNESS. prudence ard foresight
are sc YreIseworthy es bis courage