The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-05
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The deposition Of W. H. De o. Wright Of Bali,
more, ia relation TO the outrage on board the
steamer George Page, from 4lerassdrio, 20
Washington.
was returning from the White Sulphur Springs
with my family, consisting of my wife and two
daughters, one with her infant and nurse and SER
want, together with my friend, DR.. j. Z. Thorn.
Our baggage, in all ten trunks, had been checked
at Oakland the present terminus of the railroad, to
be delivered, as / supposed, at the depot in Wash
ington.
Having failed to make the connection with the
Baltimore train, asked the agent, Latham, (who
demanded my check on the boat who was respon-
sible for my baggage, not wishing to take it to a
hotel He replied that it would be at my own
risk / said as the promised connection has not
been made, that my baggage ought to be held Sc
cure by the company. Latham replied, in an in
sutiDg tone, " You have not travelled much, or you
would know that failures to connect often occur"
and continued, 81 some men have been born who
should never have been born" / said, Yes, and
you are one Of them" Latham then said, 81
never have trouble with gentemen." then put
myself 10 position to strike and asked if he said
was no gentleman. He did not reply, but in
very loud voice, screamed what do you want
what do you want?' mo doubt signal to assemble
his drivers at the same time throwing off his coat.
DR. Thorn, who was near, sprang on the baggage,
where we stood, and seeing Latham preparing to
strikem me- knocked him down. Some one behind me,
whom did not see knocked me down, by blow
back of the ear, and he in turn was knocked down
by DR.. Thorn. Latham having again approached
was again knocked down by DR.. Thorn. They fell
together to the deck when DIR. Thorn was seized
by the hair by three of Lathams drivers, who held
him in STOPPING position until Latham, having
mounted on the trunks, where he stood about as
high as DR.. Thom's head, kicked him repeatedly in
the face, and then struck him over the head with
heavy piece Of two-inch oak plank, while he was
thus held, declaring to the engineer of the boat
| his intention to kill him. DR.. Thorn was knocked
| nsensible or say out of his mind, and was then
| led into the cabin, and while bleeding profusely,
| Latham approached with the plank in his hands,
and endeavored to get another blow, to finish the
| work Of murder which he had attempted. While
| DR.. Thorn was held by Lathams three men was
held firmly on my back among the baggage by
some of his party. Neither DR.. Thorn nor myself
were armed, and deeply regret am not the Her
cules am represented to be-
W. H. DE c. WRIGHT.
Baltimore, September lst, 1857.
THE EDWARD EVERETT LITERARY ASSOCIATION
were greeted last Thursday evening, by full au-
ditory, in the largest hall in the Temperance )"
building; each seat being occupied. The ques-
Which is the happier, the married or the single
state" Each side was ably contested, and the de-
bate was admirably conducted, and ELECTED much
humor and mirth especially in the contrasts
drawn between the bachelor and the benedict.
The decision was referred to the audience, who
appeared about equally balanced on the question.
The President Mr.. Powell, opened the meeting
with very happy address, stating the objects of
the Association, and introducing the debaters as
cxllN alr NJ Nal and Mr. IL
in the affirmative; and Messrs. Burgess and Lam
mond in the negative At the conclusion hand
some bouquette was thrown to the lastnamed
gentleman, by lady, although his speech was
anti-matrimonial.
FEMALE ENeLIsH AND FRENCH CoLLEeIArE In
sTIrUTE-This establishment is delightfully."- located
in Gadsby's Row" in the First Ward. It's duties
will be resumed next Monday. Hiram Corson,
Esq, the principal has charge of the English and
Classical departments and is gentleman of high
and varied literary attainments, and able and
graceful writer. Madame Corson and her sister,
MadHe Rollin, attend to the French Spanish,
and German classes and TO Drawing and Painting
These ladies are of Partisan birth and education
are highly accomplished, and possess all the &C.
quirements for imparting instruction with facility
and grace. Other capable instructors in the In
stitute are engaged for music, &C., and all other
accomplishments Of fully educated lady.
The Institute numbers among its patrons some
Of the highest officers in the Civil Departments Of
the Government, and many Of the most distin-
guished in the Navy and Army. IL has enjoyed
high reputation, and we glad TO learn, that il
win commence its new session under the most fiat
tering and favorable auspices. :
SERVED RIeHr--On Wednesday afternoon, two
young men, II. Duvall and VIM. Conway, were ar
rested and taken to the guard house for fighting
80 al. Ill e.
hearing this morning, hut Conway was retained all
night. Conway and Duval we're walking in com
pany, when the former took occasion, is passing
respectable lady, to offer her a gross insult, by
placing his hand upon her person. Duvall, dis
gusted with his companion, abruptly left him, say
ing he would have nothing TO do with man who
would insult lady. Words ensued, and Conway
struck Duvall, who returned the blow with CON-
pound interest knocked Conway down, and was
thrashing him, when they we're arrested. DuvaIl
cheerfully paid his fine, and claimed that all decent
people would say he had done right, an expression
Of opinion'which seemed 10 be in sympathy with
the feelings Of his audience
FoRr WAsHrEGroS- excursion and picnic
of the Sabbath School Of Sixth Church, on Tues
day last, was most pleasant and delightful affair.
The parties enjoyed themselves, each in their own
way, TO their entire satisfaction The man who
made frequent visits TO the pantry, on the return
voyage aud helped himself 30 freely and compla-
Gently to provender not bis own, ought to remem.
Der that "anything that is not worth asking for,
is not worth having" Some people are hard to
please--the more you try TO please them, the more
you may. They arc best satisfied when they can
eat and drink at anybody's expense, except their
own and when compelled to pay fair price, are
constantly grumbling either at the quality guam
tity of the article purchased. Well, we suppose
they can't help it.
DEATH or CoMMoDoRE CAssIS.--The venerable
Com Stephen Cassin, died at his residence in
Georgetown, d. c., on Saturday last in the 76th
year of his age. He entered the navy fftyseven
years ago. when boy, and served under Perry at