The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-12

a prompt mode of adjusting difficulties
The Southern Commercial Convention which
meets at Savannah In December next, Is looked to
with than ordinary Interest in view of the pro-
liability OF its expressing an opinion with reference
to The affairs of Central America and the revival Of
the slave trade, TO which some attention has been
recently directed by some of the ultra Southern pa
pers. It is understood that the subject sill be dis
cussed 70 the extent, probably, of relaxing the ex
isng restrictions upon the trade In view OF the ne
cessities OF Nicaragua under her recently establish
ed regime. And it is not oft all improbable that the
necessities Of the extreme Southern States ia the
matter Of slave labor, may be advanced as jasti-
ficatioD for similar resort TO supply the existing
def ut in this department. Should the subject be
character, the opinion Of the Buchanan and Fill
more men relatively, upon the Kansas question: in
dicating Che sentiments pro and con, and forming
the line Of distinction The advocates OF tae Fill
are in weak minority, ami If any regard is had in
the selection OF represent TO proper proper
tionment Of the members, in the ratio Of the rea-
tive strength Of their parties, they will form
very small contingent in the convention.
Thus far action has been had in this city, nor in
fact in any part the State, with reference to the
appointment of delegates This, however, WAS owing
70 the excitement consequent upon the approach Of
the election; but that being now over it is probable
that due attention will be given to this subject
very general belief prevails here that ex-Gover-
nor Floyd0f this State, likely to occupy position
in Dir. Buchanans Cabinet. | am sure that nothing
Old Dominion than such an appointment The ex-
Governor is favorte among all parties. He has
been always conservative in his sentiments, kind,
courteous and conciiatory, much so, in fact that
not word of harsh criticism upon his course dur
ing the recent canvass have seen or heard uttered
in the press of the State or by any one with whouA
came in contact
have seen the name of Senator Hunter mention
ed in connection with Cabinet appointment. Sena-
tor H., in my opinion, would accept appointment
under any administration, his sole aim being to at
tain to the Presidency of the United States. To
be identified with the acts Of any admnstra.
from censure, WILL nevertheless fail to give general
satis action is not compatible with that almost uni
versal popularity which must secure triumph In 90
great q conflict Senator Hunter has no disposition
to bear any burdens or incur any responsibilities
which would be likely to operate against his chances
for the Presidency. Such at least seem to be the
opinions of many who have good opportunities
Of knowing his sentiments.
Know Nothngism is literally dead in the South.
Whatever of that organization now exists, was kept
together In view Of the Presidential election; but that
beng now over, and every cohesive element which
hitherto maintained it beng gone the party may be
said longer to exist. 1t is impotent for good
evil, and its members, well those who have quit
its ranks as those who have held to it, stand lower in
the scale of politics than the most rabid among the
old federal party The demsralizing effects, the
lying and equiv0caticns inaugurated by that party.
will long be felt upon the community. 1t will need
generation to clear of its evil influences.
The heavy rains Of Moncay night and Tuesday
last were followed by light frost, which has conanu.
ed up to this. The nights are cool, bat the days
are charming.
RicaxosD, Va, Eov. 5, 1855
Examination Of Roger A. Pryor, and Charles Trsn:g Ed
tor Of the Lyneatarg RruSlica, te'c-s the kcycr II
hiI Guy uTor Charge q yisla.;rg &c Du.ll.r9 Las
gne S.ac--Egots 70 Ezfo7ys tie Fo.ti.rr, q H..
Pryor's Raseni,ancs, DC, &c.
A pryr Cnaras Tryfn TOY
Of the LyncAbrrg republican, appeared before the
Mayor OF this city, yesteriay-,ne former to an.
swer q charge OF accepting . Challenge from Dr. o, B.
Finney, and Sighting . d1e IN pursuance thereof the
latter Of acting Mr.. Pryors second the occasion
The parties not beng prepared TO 70 into ns case
adjourned urtl this morning, both the accused having
given bal IN tie os s. cco each ssr the- appear
a1ce
Today q, IL O'Clock the case vas gezumei
Mr.. Stephen Hughes, boarde- q; the ExcLsr-c Hotel
being sworn said What or tbs tifcul.y occurre2
.! the Exchange as was comiag out from dinner
and just as got 20 tse lead or the ,,ers,
heard two persons engaged Il &C angry
quarrel turning round I recognized Er. H.
wing and Dr. Finney the parties engaged 10 It.
considerable crowd assent,ei aad grea, riary
angry words were exchanged between tho two, which
cid no, distinctly hear. Aer qrsrress cor soue tine
Dr. Fnney some oaerslve rer,srk, whersrpon Mr.
Irving advanced toward hlr. ". Fracy remarked,
"You have 90. the advantage or r1s = tbs d.cl.y
shoot me, II you wish. .se- heard Mr.. living say
"No man shah say that wc1d take any advantage In
quarrel OF tbs Sort ! thEk n. Irving drew scme
weapon from his person upoo ths u;serance o. these
words. and gave i t0 some gsui.cra2 wno was
standing by; be then SAIL, "NoE We are eeGa-we VII
set,e this quarrel as gcuilomeE sEculd " 90. right
mr. ua 10 create such a c,turSance hereu AR fryirr
hprpupDn walked oil md linneg
making remarks that did 1ot distinctly hear they
were Of an angry character, however Mr.. Irving pur
sued bis way into the street and Dr. H. followed meet
ing Mr. Pryor outside the door, oae angry words passes
when Mr. p slapped he doctor the face, and recednx
few step, drew pistol soe ono told biz not shoot,
and be sccordlnsy put h5 pistol irc is pocket, tbs
took plnce last Friday week.
Mr., " n, Brsgg was nezi ssors. Hs ra.e.--As came
out from onter at The kxehenae raw Ar. Pryor strike
some =. .ntlcm,n whom did 10: krow a. Tie ;ire;
him subsequently present rsicl 81 is .cnteraaa that
10 ell ksow about the matter.
The Mayor 10 for nor wi.nosf-Nbks sks condition
OF The parties when ih1 c.flcaty took racs
wnnew-i think Ir. Einnoy was somew lat i-tox.caed;
Mr. Irving believe, sad ikai lie too G-Cnx AM
ouflt not 10 be isAon nctce o. ! nu aci positive
whether this remark was mace b. VI lrrss was
made by somebody.
samuel Ruth was rsxi examined. Hc sa,s -A,rcame
out nom dinner s The E,ctar re the GAy u question
observed four perscrs tanoing Al The entrance
Lending into the gentlemen diriSg rsOSa, OF whom
were eugsged in ias c.rsr III, srparertly
lstetpg, they we're taking very o-G.y al tie
time, aHd tbs Eave me 70 urieFs;sni that there
"a
TO the other that lie was armed ard understood .he re
marx 10 apply 20 Nr. Irving F.nneg sad he was not
AIMED, and he (ryng) wEhcd 70 take Bis le be could
shoot him; crowd assembled about the pa-.ee
whercupon they e;i, With view, rs thought. 20 settle
,hs dmcrlty IN he sircei hr irglns In Crsi, nni Dr
fmney followed, uierrg some srgry woris be went
aorg or reaching TIC pavement nc Doctor Was met by
NJ. Pryor, who alter the oxehsr-e a. i iew words
sapped him on the face. he then drew rsto ard re.
cesed few races. but, upon tcfae saying "ront
shoot nc put The pistol nto hs pocket be tsen reark
90 10 Nr Irving, eco 10 your have sarpec hrn
on the lace Mr. Fryer thea wta nto Ballard Hoase
Hr. David II. Tucker vas neu sworn. Wien ;hs mat.
ter was up yesterday, the Doctor submitted iocu.
ment " the Mayor, of Which the following cory Sc.
tnr iorh hs rsssoos for not answering aEy questions in
regard 10 this sinculivs--
"0scaimpg all intention 10 be dsrcspectful II the
slightest degree the Mayor, the wtrc,s declnes an.
swerrg any questions in reference % the alleged duel
between Ntssrs a. Pryor and O. 3 rlnrey. on the
ground that such will have tendency 10 pose
tie witness 10 criminal charge and nay nvolre Aim in
n criminal prosecution. DAVID a. FUCKER
November sih. 1885
The Mayor 10 r. Tucxcr--sis,e wha, you know about
this ciflculty
wllssss-I have nothing to say about the matter
Mnyor-Do you know Of any Sight that occurred be
tween 2. A. Pryor ard Or. Fnney, on the morning of
Saturday last