Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-03-02
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PARTICULARS OF THE DIFl &
CLAY AND CULLOA. - between


I the Hon James B. Clay and Gen. Cullom yes.
but following out the facts collected with a vieN
/ impartiality, ind this TO be the more probable
! story:
! Cullom entered the bar-room Of Browns Hotel,
where Clay, Hawkins, and Mason were standing
/ lie proposed an old-fashioued Kentucky drink, IL
which sll the parties participated Subsequently he
/ commenced conversation with Clay stating how be
/ had removed from Kentucky to the Hermitage,
in Tennessee where he bearded the lion in his den
He spoke of his long devotion and admiration for
| his father.
Mr.. Clay answered by saying, that Gen Leslie
| Combs had once, as Chickasaw ambassador, also
( bearded the lionin his den.
This expression, which some bystanders supposed
! ocular, was regarded as an offensive remark by
Culom, who asked if be meant TO insult him. Clay
disclsimed such intention.
The interrogatory repeated with the same
reply, but was accompanied with the menacing use
Of Cullom's finger, when Clay said that he was not
accustomed to be addressed in such threatening
manner, or words to that effect.
CUilom became more excited under the conviction
Of an intended insult to him. and denounced Clay
the "apostate son of a noble sire
Clay said that his physical condition was such
would prevent Kim from answering With blow, but
he could not resist pIocaiming CuOm 81 id
scouudrel Whereupon Cullom drew hack to strike.
The force of the blow partially arrested by the
spectators, but still reached Clays and caused
it 10 bleed. The two were then separated and
Withdrew.
1t is proper to say that Cuom's friends represent
that he understood some obnoxious reference TO have
been made by Clay 10 the Iuvesiig liug Committee,
in connection with other remarks, before striking
~ y, Tribune
The telegraph announces that this difficulty hes
been settled; the gentlemen to whom tue matter
was referred having decided that Gen. CUILON
should apologize.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %. The difficulty between
Messrs Clay and Cullom was adjusted this afternoon
Senators Johnson, Of Arkansas and Brown, of Mis-
sissppi, undertook tie settlement on the part Of Mr.
Clay, and MesgTs. Underwood, Of Kentucky, and
ZolicOfer Of Tennessee, on the part Of Gen. Gull
lon. They failed TO make satisfactory arrange
ment.
! szThe arrangement made last night between the
friends of Messrs. Clay and CulIOm was, that they
should fight with rifles at Sky PAGES to morrow
morning at daylight. At the time this arrangement
was made Cullom was in Baltimore and Clay near
this city
The affair was then referred to Senators Toombs
and Crttenden, who settled It in this way: Mr. Clay
disclaimed any intention Of insulting Gen. CUllom
by what he said at the time Of the quarrel and Gull
lom apologized for the blow.
ST. LOUIS, Feb IS, 5I.-The LeayenWorth Times
says the judges and clerks Of the election at Shawnee
were arrested and testified under OATH before the in
vestigating committee, that the poll book at Shawnee
was taken to Westport, and three hundredInames ad-
dej thereto at that place.
Z. G.. Brown, the Utah correspondent Of the New
York Tribune, arrived last night in company with
L. S. Attorney Hockgday. lie left Camp Scott
January 3. The health OF the army con inucd good
The weather was remarkably mild for the season.
Very little snow had fallen in the immediate vicinity
Of the camp ground.
The District Court has indicted Young, Kimball
and others, for high treason.
The Mormon Legislature was still in session.
The latest dates received from the States were Of
the LIST Of October Much anxiety was felt TO hear
from the East in consequence OF the rumored money
panic.
ST. LOUIS. Feb % Charles L. Taylor, alias
Sanders has been arrested for setting fire TO the
Pacific Hotel and numbering Ephraim Doane, one Of
it's inmates. Dr. Strader, the landlord, and Charles
Waldrup the Ea.chmen Of the hotel have also been
arrested for examination tomorrOF when it is sup
posed one of the most a'rocOus and diab0licaI acts
ever committed, will be developed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-SExArE.-NIr. Mason.
Of Virginia, presented resolution asking for nfor-
nation as to the condition Of the Navy for many
years past and also relative the captures of YES.
sells and prize money during the war Of 1872.
Mr.. CTiuenden, Of Kentucky, presented letter
from Nh Shields and moved that he take his seat as
Senator from Minnesota Tie letter argues that
members Of the United States, and refers to several
precedents 10 support Of the position.
Ad.scussioa ensued as to whether this was priv
ieged question.
Mr.. Pugh, of Ohio, thought it was a privileged
question, but coutcndsd that Minnesota had not so
far complied with the terms of admission TO entitIe
her Senators TO be sworn without some action by
Congress
Mr.. Crittenden sent up the credentials of Mr.
Shields.
Mr.. Crittendeu argued the question of privilege
He cOutcnded that Shields's right to seat was SIS
good as his own, and urged the importance Of i'm
mediate action.
Mr.. johnson, OF Ark, moved the tabling of the
bill
Lost-26to y.
Mr. TO1mbs said the whole question was-is Min
uesofa Stste2 He submitted resolution referring
The question Of Shields TO he Judiciary Committee
with instructions to inquire whether Minnesota was
State of this JuiOu.
Under the constitution OF The army bill the pro
position pending was the substitute Of aiU johnson,
of Tenn, for the employ ucut of 600 volunteers.
This was amended By reducing the number to 900.
The bill was discussed at length, and the substitute
rejeeJel-23 aglinst 2G.
ilr Hunter proposed q substitute for the original
bi TO increase the regular army by one regiment Of
Dragons and two regiments Of Infantry.
Mr.. Pugh moved 10 amend Mr.. Hunters subsi-
tue by authorizing the President to accept the SER
vices of volunteers, not exceeding 900 to serve as
cavalry or infantry two years, unless sooner dis
charged
Ad5pted-27 to 25.
The bill in this form was reported and rejected
TO against %. Ayes-1lessTs. Bell Biggs Br1i- /
ericg. Cameron. Critenden. Douglas. Green. Gwfno
Houston, Johnson of Tenn, Mallory, Pugh, Seward
Stewart, Thompson Of Kentucky, and To0mbs Alb |
sssrs Bates, Bright, COlamer Davis, |
Fitzpatrick, Jones, kennedy, PeaTce, Reed, Wade |
and Henderson.