Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-07

wherein the accuracy of the original account of il
obtained from Mr. SickIes the assaiIed, is denied
we publish Mr.. Murphys letter, because having
published the account from the other side such
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WILLARDs' HOTEL, Washington, Nays
| To the Editor Of the Star i deeply regret the
necessity of furnishing to the press statement of
certain occurrences which took place at Willards'
| Hotel this morning. This necessity arises from
the fact that One-sided and false account of the
! ID. E. Sickles and myself appeared in your edi-
4 tion of to-day, which account Is wholly at va
rance with the facts. They may be summed up
| in a few words:
shortly after my arrival here on SATURDAY. last
| learned indirectly that Mr.. Sickles in his eff,
forts to effect my removal from the BROOKLYN NAVY
Yard had assailed my private character where.
| upon addressed him letter, setting forth in
general terms what had heard and asking him
10 reieve me from any unjust impressions towards
MN on TINS account l took occasion to say to
nlil IN this note, that while could interpose no
objection to any legitimate criticism of his on my
ofncial conduct, should hold him personally &C.
e9unSaole Tor any attempt to injure my character
MT Slckles replied evasvely, neither DENYING or
admitting that he had made any statements about
me, and wound up his letter by telling me that
my note was an unmeaning menace, written to
deter him from doing his duty as a Representa-
tive, and that he had already taken too much no.
4 tice of it,
Not intending to be tempered with in this way,
sent friend to him to say that his reply was not
only unsatisfactory but insulting and wished to
know whether he would receive a message from
me! TO this he replied as before, evasively. l
| then concluded to challenge him, as the readiest
means Of bringing matters 10 an issue. When INV
\ friend waited upon Mr.. Sickles, he asked for
time to consider, and finally promised to reply
! without delay. Late that evening, which was
| Monday, Mr.. Sickles returned an answer to the
effect that he did not consider me entitled to
either an explanation or a meeting.
| My only alternative was to whip him For rea-
sons which every gentleman will understand |
| concluded that, as our age, size and physical
strength were about the same, the best place to
/ chastise him was in his own ROOM where there
would be no one to interfere with us and where
| the peace Of the house might be preserved Ac-
cordlngly, about half-past eight this morning, l
or cowhide under the breast of INV coat. Mvar
| rival was announced by servant who handed
| Mr.. Sickles my card, and left. At that moment
| Mr.. Sickles, who was in dishabiIEe and who had
| opened The door, said, GOOD morning, sir
| walk in.''
| When entered quietly locked the door drew
my whip, and told him that had come to chas-
| Use him. A struggle at once ensued and after
! sharp contest Of some seven minutes MT Sickles
! cried . enough and babe him good morn
ing," leaving the whip behind me recollee-
This is the truth of the whole affair, and by
| publishing il you will oblge, very respectfully
\ your obedient servant,
| JNo. MCLEOD MURPHY
The NATIONAL HOTEL SIcxNEss-At the
meeting of the Merchants Exchange, on Tuesday
| evening, Messrs. Dodson, Wall and Franklin
were appointed a committee to report resolutions
In regard to the National Hotel endemic and have
men men, puDllshed In the city papers. The COM
% The Merchants and Traders of the CITY of
| w ashlhgton having seen with uneasiness the in
jury which has arisen from reports circulated i'm
the newspapers of cities outside Of the District of
| a character calculated to alarm the timid and
direct the channel Of travel away from the city
reports which have vastly overrated the sic kness
OF the city, and which in several cases have no
| foundation in truth-which reports if allowed to
widen uncontradicted, would have the result of
lnurng both the trade and prosperity of the city,
a." LIST That the sickness which prevailed in the
National Hotel during the first three months of
TINS year was not according TO the testimony of
Hedlcal witnesses an epidemic, nor of a contagi-
Gus character that in this city both its origin and
progress were purely local, being strictly confined
70 the block upon which that Hotel stands that
no new eases Of the endemic arose outside the
walls OF the Hotel; and that, Of the many cases
WnIcI occurred there, not one case of death
CURED IIns Gath,n the limits Of the District.
| "a Ihat the city generally was otherwise re-
mdikdoIy nedlthy during the period stated and
that the bills OF health show that the mortality
| during the first months of this year was not
year r - 800
I'D. That this Association have no means OF
arriving aiG al the cause of the endemic at the Ma
uonal Hotel and, believing that il would be a
| wise measure OF precaution If further steps were
taken 10 ascertain the source of the illness within
that building, they would recommend the proper
authorities TO appoint a commission of medical
and scientific men, to see what steps should be
taken to prevent renewal of the disease should
the building be again open to the public
The SHAD BAKE, yesterday, was a pleasant
AFFAIR to those who participated in the trip. Some
forty persons were present, comprising several of
| our prominent citizens, among whom was his
honor Mayor Magruder. The day was charming.
and all the incidents of the trip were in keeping
! with its bright and genial influences Our ven,
| eIabie friend, Otterback, with face beaming and
cheerIul as ever was unTemitting in his efforts TO
! ma Ike every one happy; our much res pected fell
low-citlzen, Thomas Parker, Esq, was also on
the qEt r,re, contributing his full share to the
| enJoyments of the occasion; and our handsome
| and energetic Alderman from the First Ward w
| l. Dove, Esq, was also ''around and about ,,
doing the agreeable" The dinner, provided
| fumes of the Planked Shad delighted the olfacto
| rles as well as the palates of the company By
common consent, our friend Curran, Of the Navy
| Yard, (he Navy Yard Is ALWAYS hard to beat !
| was crowned victor, having dispatched three
| planked shad at one sitting.
After dinner, the company visited the fishing
fishermen. The seine, however, could not be
hauled ashore, in consequence of the accumulated
mud and the rspidity Of the tide, and was boated
| AZ distance Of about fifty Yards from the shore
| The night previous at this landing. there were
! caught, at one haul, nearly four thousand shad
| and about seven thousand distinguishing the
| SeOSOn.
The White House, under the judicious MANAGE
| ment Of Schad, (who has leased it, promises to
be, as ever, the favorte place of resort for excur
/ sionists. The building and grounds are now in
tine order, and merry and delightful season NAV
| be anticipated.
The Market this morning was a. well at
tended as usual upon Thursday. The prices were
about the same as before quoted, except in the fish
| department Many of the articles mentioned are
becoming scarce, and will soon disappear from
| the stalls:
| Beef, per lb...... sa15c Snipe per doz 81
Pork. -.......... 12K Irish potatoes, PIX. 50
Mutton ....-. -. Pals Apples, peek. 75asi
| Lamb, pr Or, 81 25aI so Dffed do ,... 90
Sausage, pr h.. 12K Corn, pr BUSH. IS
Lard ............. Is Corn, ear, pr bush. IS
Veal.....-. 1910. 12K Beans, pr bush 90. 81
Calves heads, each IS Rye, pr bush. rs
Bacon l2al5 Oats. ............. 81
| Shoulders ........ 12H Meal .......... as
| Breast pieces -. Halo Shorts w IS
Dried beef. ..... l5a16 Oh nStuffs - o5a6O