The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-18

in the face twice, and arose to see our brave
opponent making the gravel fly at the rate of
$40. Our amiable neighbor, who had been
highly delighted at this performance, so much
resembling that famous exploit Of Brooks
which received his unqualified approval, arose
from the earth shortly afterwards an exceed
ingly bad thrashed individual. Next Sam
Medary, of the Columbus, O., Statesman, well
known in the Democratic political world, was
drubbed for the free use of that particular kind
of language for which he has become dis
tingushed. Last Monday, Mr.. Reed of the
Cincinnati Commercial, was attacked by Judge
Walker of the Enquirer, and much bruised
Below we give his card, which appeared in the
Commercial of Tuesday. We deeply commits
serate the fee links Of our fellow-sufferers,
and trust they are prepared with the proper
christian feeling, to sympathlze with US. This
purifying process is little rough to-be-sure,
but its benign effects are incalculable:
PERSONAL. 1T is probable that my friends
will desire to see from my hand a relation of
the circumstances of the attack made upon me
calls himself the editor of the Enquirer IN this
city. was returning from my breakfast at
the Spencer House, between eight and nine
O'Clock, and when nearly opposite the Broad
way Hotel, met Walker in company with
terrific little fellow by the name OF Bloss, who
is also reputed to be connected with the En-
qurer. AS they were passing Mr.. Walker
raised stout cane which he carried and struck
me blow upon the head, that broke it, ex-
claiming at the same time, Cd d-n you!
you will keep lying about me-" or words of
similar import. The blow staggered me some
what, and opened vein in nay forehead which
bleed profusely, covering my face and filling
my eyes with blood. Seeing him about to re-
peat the attack, rushed at him, not so much
with the hope to overcome person so much
more powerful than myself and armed with
cudgel that was still formidable, as under the
belief that 1t was a better mode Of self-offense
He at the same time retreated striking at me
as rapidly as possible blows which received
upon my hands and arms. Observing that he
had dubbed his stick, and finding my eyes be-
coming useless from blood | stood still, and he
ceased to strike. / then told him that he was
a coward to attack an unarmed man, smaller
than himself and without notice, upon which
he went away.
I suppose that Mr.. Walker LOOKS upon him
self as aggrieved at something which has ap-
peared in the editorial columns of the Com
mercial, and has taken this method to become
revenged. However this may be, | do not pro-
pose to go into vindication here of my course
or my character. With him and the class to
which ne belongs, it is esteemed honorable to
do precisely as he has done; and the individu-
al who would speak in praise of the attack of
= M
Summer, might nationally be expected to get
up an imitation of the exploit the first time it
could be done with entire safety to his
own person. l thought Brooks to be a cow
ard, know Walker to be one. l know it
aside from the very ishy reputation that fol-
lows him from New Orleans-a reputation
which his exaggerated carriage and ruffianly
bearing have only served to confirm and extend
/ do not doubt that all honorable men ac-
quainted with the circumstances will at once
pronounce him the reverse of a gentleman; and
this without regard to any merits or dement's
of my own. If he wants the reputation of a
fighting man, he certainly cannot gain it by
attacking unawares one who not only makes
no pretension to personal prowess, but who is
entirely unaccustomed, either to carry or to
use weapons of offense. If he hopes by the
aid of his cudgel to give additional effect to a
very lame and pitiful editorial performance, it
is probable that his invasion of my phrenology
was about as judicio1s thing as he could
have undertaking. though really, editorial
brains are not SO plenty in this vicinity as, in
any case, to justify their wanton dispersion.
And now, do not need any sympathy from
my fellow citizens on this account, though l
have many of them to thank for the expression
of their kind feelings toward me. l was not
badly hurt-indeed but very little. How
escaped the overgrown lubber, and received so
little injury, is more than can comprehend
If he will change places, and give me his stick
and fair play, if | can't beat him out of his
boots, will agree to be written down as great
a coward as he has proved himself If he had
been less scared it is probable that should
have suffered more And now my friends
may want to know what intend to do. One
thing shall not do-descend from the posi-.
ton which honest and faithful service in this
community has gwen me, in the opinions of
the peaceful and good, to brawl or fight with
worthless adventurer, who, having outlived
his reputation for pluck at home, has come
here to palm off has swagger upon the North
ern people, as evidence of his courage. Neith-
er shall | prosecute. The damage which the
community has received, the community may
take its own measures TO redress; and as for
my own private griefs it would be of little use
to proceed unless my adversary would kindly
consent to point out the stores where the
cravings of capais ad Satistaciendum may be
appeased. In short, shall pursue the even
tenor of my way, continue my labors in the
great cause wherein | am enlisted, looking
hopefully for its success, endeavor to the best
of my ability to defend myself from similar at
lacks in future. and if it is necessary that my
blood be split in behalf of truth and freedom,
in Gods name let the sacrifice be made
HENRY REED.
COMMERCIAL OFFICE, Sept. 10TH