Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-08
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP


A Blundsr.-Ihe willy old statesman and
dir Iona ist Tallyrand, in animadverting upon
some diplomatic tauz pas, sverred that " it
was worse than a crime-it was a blunder'
pub lean wi1e-pulling are now convinced that
they were guilty of not only blunder, but a
very silly blunder, in directing their tools at
Concord, n. H., to break up the public meet
ing called to take measures to give President
Pierce public reception. The wickedness
and malignity Of the act would probably cause
the originators and perpetrators no sense of
shame but now, as the fact leaks through
their hair, that this petty exhibition of parti
IAN spite has aroused the generous sympatbies
Of the people and converted what as intended
as quiet reception Of the President, at his
home by bis fellow-townsmen, into great and
almost uuprecedentedly enthusiastic demon
stration-as this fact becomes apparent-we
have no doubt these same bitter partizans are
biting their nails with very vexation. The in
cident will learn them a useful lesson it will
teach them that right-minded men of all politi-
cal creeds deem an insult to the Chief Magis-
trste Of the Union an insult to themselves per-
sonally, and will resent it accordingly. In fact,
If the opponents Of the Administration had
gone deliberately to worn it (the Administra-
tion) the greatest benefit within their power,
they could not have succeeded more effectually
than they did by their foolish display of spite
at Concord.
= A Card TO the Public.-We take the fol.
lowing card from the Union of this morning
WAsHINGroS, d. c., Oct Z, 1856.
1t is known TO The public that the late con.
templated meeting between Roger A Pryor
and B B. Bolts was arrested this morning by
the police Of Washington, aided by Mr. Tyler,
police ofhcer Of Richmond, sent on by Joseph
Mayo, Of Richmond Under these circum-
stances, and others which 1 shall state in this
card, feel impelled, as the second of Mr.
Pryor, to publish the correspondence with
these remarks. Here is the correspondence
RICHMOND, Oct l, 1855.
Sir: There is no need that 1 should demand
satisfaction for your "card" in the Wing of
this morning. You announce your response
bility in advance; and L have only to request
you to name your time, place, and weapons
Excuse me for suggesting that the earliest
practicable period and the most accessible
point will best suit my convenience. Still,
co not mean to restrics the privileges you en-
joy as the challenged party. 1 am, &c,
ROGER A PRYOR.
P. S.-My friend, Mr.. Randolph Harrison,
will hand you this note, and receive your re-
ply.s RAP.
RICHMOND, Oct /, 1856
DEAR SIR: have been requested by Mr..
b. Il. Bolts to say to you that, in the event
ohn rsI1 %
he may be found at Tree Hill, the residence
of Mr.. F. stearns. Very respectfully,
r. A. PRYOR, Esq.
n. B.-This note not received till thu cbal.
lenge was sent.
TREE HILL, Henrico, October l, 1855.
Sir have received your note of date by
the hands Of Mr.. Harrison, and have to saw
that at the earliest practicable moment (be
assured Of no unnecessary delay will name
q time, place, and weapons" through nv
friend, who will communicate with your frie nd.
Mr. Harrison. L am, &c, B Boris.
rison.
RICHMOND, October 3, 1856.
DEAR SIR 1t Is proposed that the contem.
plated meeting between yourself and Mr.
Belts should take place near Washington CITY
M Botts will immediately place himself OFT
OF the State. / will be In waiting at the Ma
tonal Hotel, in Washington, on Monday next
Al eignt CLOCK, a N when the precise spot
VII De suggested for the meeting, early Tues
day morning following weapons, pistols dig
lance ten PAGER. Very respectfully,
4. Al PRYoR, Esq
Through your friend, Mr.. Chiseman.
RIcHxosD, Oct. 8, 1868 o'clock.
SIR: In response to my appeal to Won 10
name the earliest practicable period for our
meeting, L have promise under your band
1 ma there should be no unnecessary delay
Inc result is that, after deferripg defpitiys
reply Tor forty eight hours, you at last agree
- meet me next Tuesday morning in the vi.
sIy Oh Washington city. There ia mucb
over the country about this affair. and II
naruly possible that the utmost nrecaution
P. Gsne an arrest. am impelled. too
me TO mention in this note - os proper pf
generosity against the very unre asansh, " y1ur
you propose. therefore su0o.,, 49,. uoiay
far modify your arrangements "a you 30
the meeting ut sunrise to morrow ara PPoiI'
place In the neighbOrhood Of RichmonS . "a
you may suggest. request an immediate
reply, which my friend Mr.. Chisemnn w;I,
receive at DIR. Doves Office, between the hon.
OF hys and eight this afternoon / am, &c.
ROGER A. Pryor.
IREK HILL, (Henrico county,
October 8, 1861 clock, D. m.
en- Your note has just been handed me.
and whilst 1 am disposed to accommodated Won
Ia e'ery particular not incompatible with nv
o.n arrangements, which have been made in
sccoiaance with what understood to attach
70 ny position, regret that do mot f,sI A.
ii"er'y 70 maze the change you propose.
X. A PRYOR, Esq. o. 0'1's'
RICHSoSD, Oct. 3, 1865 o,.,o.,
cir PROTESTING against the time and nIsca
exposing the parties 10 this afi.i, - p pnn