Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-23

OUTRAGE IN THE SkhATK.- estorday we re-
oived the particulars of the Senate outrage too
ate for our evening issue. We, therefore, copy
no following account Of the matter from the Bal
more Sun, as We understand that ii Is q fair and
impartial statement OF the facts in the case
Immediately after the adjournment of Congress
o day. while Senator Sumner, of Massachusetts,,
vas still in the Senate Chamber, Mr.. Brooks,
member OF the House from South Carolina, enter
d. and approaching Senator Sumner, accused him
libeling South Carolina and his grey headed rel
tive, Senator Butler Immediately after saying
his he struck Mr.. Sumner with cane. Mr.. S.
ell to the floor and Brooks repeated the Gaming
Until Mr.. Sumner became deprived Of the power Of
pcech. Previously he called for help, but no one
erfered until his assailant had completed his de-
ign. Mr.. Sumner was then carried TO his ROOM
I is not ascertained yet whether his injuries are
lious or not.
"Some eye-witnesses say Mr.. Brooks struck Sen
htor Sumner as many as twenty times over his
bead Senator Sumner was sitting In an armchair
When the assault was made upon him. He had
10 opportunity to defend himself There are va
1ous opinions on the subject, and quite contradic-
oty. Many were applaudng the act, whilst Others
we're denouncng il as q cowardly attempt TO beat
Town freedom of speech The affair will undoubt-
idly cause great debate in the Senate tomorrow.
"Mr. Brooks was arrested shortly after the affair,
! complaint having been made against him, ON
.
ore Justice Holingshead, and held to bail in $500
20 answer.
Mr.. Sumner has two severe but not dangerous
wounds on the head. Brooks's cane was shatter-
pa in many pieces, demonstrating the violence of
j Q assault
"When the attack was made there were proba-
ply fifteen or twenty persons present. including
Messrs. Crittenden, Foster, Toombs, Fitzpatrick,
Murray, Morgan, and other members of Congress,
-le
of the Senate and strangers, The attack was SO
sudden and unexpected, that Mr.. Sumner had no
opportunity to place himself in defensive attitude
The first blow stunned him, and the stick,
which was OF gutta percha was broken into many
pieces by the time the assault was terminated.
iessrs. &Girittenden, Toombs, Murray, and others
nterfcrcd as soon as they could and probably pre-
Pointed further damage. Great excitement exists
lcre tonight in consequence of the affair
Sumner sank unconscious to the floor, where
hc lay till raised by his friends His head was
bathed in blood, and his physicians say he has the
scverest flesh wounds they ever saw on man 8
head, and deny his friends admission to him to-
hight"
Since sending the above to press, we learn that
mr. Sumner was taken to his lodging on Sixth
street, at the Rev. Mr.. Samsons in carriage, ac-
companied by Captain Darling, the Doorkeeper of
he House, and his physician, DR.. Boyle, and seve-
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% bed. His wounds consisted of two deep gashts
across the scalp; heavy bruise, running from his
mouth to his forehead; bruises on his hands and
~ ms, and also on his legs, which were caused by
AIS sudden contact with desk with such force.
hat he completely uprooted it,
The Doctor partially shaved his head and put
Two stitches in each wound at the Capitol, and
completed the dressing at his rooms.
During the afternoon and evening of YESTERDAY
ma and otrrc hail Me- IL
Foreign ministers, and citizens, called but as the
Doctor had ordered that no one be admitted, con-
ented themselves with leaving their cards, though
| N some instances they forced their way to his
room. This morning we hear that he is sitting up
flle Doctor says that he will be out in few days
MIR. Brooks was arrested and taken before JUS
ice Holingshead, and gave bail for his appearance
this afternoon on his way home he,was again ar
vested on warrant from Justice Morsell. but as
soon as it was known that he had answered before
Justice Hollingshead, the warrant was withdrawn.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM AT THE NAVY YARD.-Last
blight tho great dedication meeting came off at the
Navy Yard on the foccasion of the dedication of
Fhe liberty pole raised by Sans boys The pole
bore the beautiful flag so proudly that it was well
comed as harbinger. of victory, and saluted with
us hearty cheers as ever came from American
throats. !,
A number OF the most talented speakers In Con-
|gress addressed the meeting, among whom was
Ehat prince OF stump speakers, Col H. Marshall, of
k entucky, and the Hon. Messrs Foster, of Geor-
Igia, Broom, of Pennsylvania, and Hoffman. of
maryland. The Sixth Ward was out in full force
Eind large delegations from the other Wards were
present. The meeting will long be remembered
|as one OF the most enthusiastic that has come off
|lt the Navy Nard.
The OPERA.-Last night Mr.. Harrison received
"A benefit. The house was, as usual crowded with
p brilliant and fashionable audience and to saw
That they were satisfied and pleased with the per-
Pormance, is nothing more than we are obliged to
say every time they perform. They won't do us
the favor OF making even a small mistake. that orr
\ musical man" can show his knowledoe of the
kechnicalities of the divine art" by Commenting
thereon. They ought to remember that an occa.
sonal mistake will heighten the effect of their per-
ormance, and take the attention of the hypocriti-
cal and give them slight opportunity to show their
knowledge and keep them in a good humor. But
this company is so perfection, that it appears
That they sing correctly because they cannot help IT,
ms evening has been set apart for the benefit
pr Miss Louisa Pyne, and we do not hazard much
saying that she will be greeted with one of the
rgest and most brilliant audiences that ever graced
The National. .Auber's beautiful, sparkling opera
of the Child OF the Regiment has been selected for
the occasion, the fair benefc;are sustaining the ri
|quant, captivating character of Marie Mr.. Harri-
son as Tonic, and Mr.. Horncastle as the Sergeant.
This is positively the last night of the English
opera company, as they are announced to appear
Pt Nbo's Garden, New York, on Monday evening
hext
Our opinion has been so freely and frequently
oppressed in regard to the merits Of Miss Pyne.
Fhat we have only now to add that all who desire
e repetition of the great pleasure which her won
fleriul vocalzation never fails to impart, should
yall themselves of this last onnortnniu &c hear;rer