The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-29


mly in England. Johnston requested the speaker TO
cease, remsrkng that gentleman would mention the
name OF lady IN bar rooni Westinoreata dcsstcd,
hat Ferguson repeated the lines, whhh were, in truth,
harmless in themselves. Johnston reconstructed and
went on to assert that he crguson the last man in
the State who should attempt To fling ridcue bring
deredH "a the door OF any for he hat violated his
pledged word made 10 him (Iohnston) at Sacransno,
where he had promised that il the Administration Con
yention did nominate Congressman, hc (Fcrgusonl
would a his exeftens 10 prevent the ami ecompton
ties from so doing Ferguson replied by pronouncng in
uDmistakenble terms, the statement untrue, and made
demonstration towards Johnston Johnston drew his pistol
but parties present n'creroa stating that Ferguson
unarmed Upon being informed Of thi
fact, Johnston put up ms weapon. oshe
words passed between parties when mutual friends
inerered, and both left But before leaving the place
Ferguson called upon all persons present 10 witness that
the quarrel between him and Johnston did not arise about
lady and asserted that he had said nothing disrespecfn
Of Mrs Gwn. The next morning august 2l Johnston
seut Ferguson perenptory challenge, which wa3
promptly accepted The time and place were liked afte.
prcliminsres settled
The meeting took place Angel Island about five miles
from the city but fully within view. The principals with
their seconds physicians and number of Friends arrived
the ground at two O'Clock IN the afternoon. Until five
O'Clock nothing was done talking obtaining refresh
mens and ndulgng in pistol practice for it is well known
neither party had much experience the OF the
weapon At the last mentioned hour about SO persons were
present. including several federal officers The parties
were brought TO the spot selected, the pistols (aeing
ones) loaded the agreement being, the first fire
PAGES thirty feet the second and subsequent res
twenty feet
THE FIGHT.
Both appeared cool and collected coming the ground
with ovarcoats They were presented with pistols by
their seconds the latter exhibiting than
the principals. reporter from the AorniRg Call who
witnessed the fight gives the following account Of
which considered corrcct-They stripped their
coats buttoned up their coats and turned mp the collars
thereof Ferguson at the moment giving vent 10 Of his
characteristic jokes The moment was exciting
the spectators, many Of whom participants in
similar affair. Mr. Johnston placed standing TO the
west Mr. Ferguson standing the facing south The
former sack coat buttoned at the top; the latter
irock The word TO be given, by arrangement. by
word both fired Ferguson little the first; but
damage was done--Jchnstcn,s bullet striking the
ground about foot in front Of his adverse
sary and Fcrgusons passing close 10 Johnston 10 the
north, lodging in the earth All the spectators gave
licving BREATH and supposed that steps would be
taken eAecta reconciliation but such hopes dis
PEELED seeing the weapons reloaded. On the second
re the distance being reduced ten feet both discharged
their pistols simultaneously without effect the shots being
line ones, and the bullets lodging the ground each
contestants feet on the third attempt Ferguson fred
rst Johnston reserSmg his fire. AZ this moment, when
the life Of his adversary in his hands, the excitement
intense and spectator expected deadly issue
discbargng his weapon Ferguson gave his
racterstic shakes OF tho head brarcd himself receive
the fire which given deliberately but passing
TO the south of The latter. The result great relief
10 all present who could not but admire the cooness and
courage Of both parties and strong hopes entertained
that tho affair would then be terminated il looked ike
buchery TO see two cooly shoot at each other at
such short distance; but Johnsons seconds demanded
another shot, which OF course was granted On coming to
the ground for the fourth shot, the excitement among the
spectators had somewhat abaied the three pin pats inter
changed having somewhat amafized them " h the code
Of honor and the sentiment universal, .Go in and
get ked-,he outsiders considering rather forcing the
matter ia requiring another shot. During tho interval
Johnston talked freely with hsiriends and Ferguson after
throwing his overcost around him, for the Wind cont
menced blow sharply walked TO and fro With DR. White
The parties prepared for the fourth nre and the word
given, but Mr.. cameron, of Johnstons seconds,
stopped the Gre account Of some iniormaty. After
short parley between the seconds the word again
peaed and both tIed-Ferguson firing first, Johnston
having reserved his nre On The report Of hs pistol being
killed bEt on examination II was ascertained that
Johnsons shot had taken effect midway in his right thigh
breaking the hone Ferguson shot passed through John
sen coat pougled up the front OF his pants and grazcd
his ieft wrist and hand innic,ing trinng wound.
On the result OF the fourth lire being made known feel
ing of relief manifested amongst all present Mr.
srgusons attended his wound promptly and
ayacd themeyes of mattress and stretrher which had
been brought to the ground. Whilst In the surgeons
hands, the ruling passion OF Ferguson predomnated for
he oked in the bcs, spirit and said Il he shot
he had sufficient pluck face the music. On receiving
his wound Mr. Ferguson asked II Johnston had been
injured and sent friend 10 inquire, which civity
Johnston accompanied by hts seconds after having in.
quired f visit permissible visited Mr. Ferguson,
and shook hands passing but tho usual SCI phrases Incl
dent 20 such occasions.
Ferguson wound i serious and he has since been con
fined 20 his bed AZ first Il was thought that hs life
in jeopardy, and that the limb would have TO be ampu
taed These fears have been removed, and the gentle
will escape, probably, with hating step for the
balance his existence The regret for injury felt
by his political opponents almost much by his
friends Ferguson ~ ~ generous qualities, though
not careful in his mode of living a. those vino know
him would desire Johnston but slightly wounded
he the the day after the duel Ferguson
stays the hotel with Mr. Broderick, where he
directly conveyed the field Both gentlemen ds.
played uniinchng courage and extraordinary cooness
during the time occupied with the nfht There
duels Of which we have any record where four shots
exchanged and much fearlessness and aoncha-
lance exhibited.
THE OREGON wAI-cArTuRE or NDIANs-LIEUr.
ALLES KILLED.
The last news from Oregon informed you that the troops
concentrated at wsia waa had marched into the
Snake country The force consisted OF about nine hun
dred men, wc provided with provisions and arms There
report however that the troops not supplied with
sufficient ammunition II viii be week before hear
what has been done BY the expedition.
The follow lng, irom me Oss,n I.n'~s o Angnst -
indians, and the death OF Lieut. Allen Of the Ninth In
fantry-
entirely reliable informs that express arrived at
Fort Vancouver the evening Of the 18th from The
iaies sent by Major Garnet who Is ia the field AGAINST
the Indians IN the Yakima country The MAJOR had left
bort Smcoe tbs 10th inst and at the time Of writing
bis despatch was the Upper Yakima river. On the
night c the 10th he detached Lieut. j. X. Allen, o. the
Ninth, with party OF fifteen men, surprise and attack
small band q hostile Indians reported 50 DO in tho neigh
borhood. Tbcb4cu,enant executed the duty with
tured large party OF Indians consisting of
twenty one men, fifty women and children, ana
seventy horses and twenty beef cattle, b1slles
other property. u is not stated whether any
caped though t highly probable that under q The
night, many made good their escape. We grieycd 81
learn-what snmhrcs deeply the picture of vc,oryhsi
in the engagement, Lieut. Allen mortay wounded,
and died IN few hours after the arrival Of tho company
az Major Garnstts camp. lie Is the third of tho brave
and gallant officers of the regular army who have fallen
this season already in this country by the hsnds & The
hostile sayaEcs. Ills sudden and untmclv death viii te
deeply regretted bv all who knew him.
Three of the prisoners taken by Lieut. AllcRs party
were recognzd az active participants AMI leaders ~ the
attack on Rohinsons company of miners, AMI m-
mcdatey hung by order OF Major Garnett, Who, are
roced 70 know, has no fancy for playing tcmpol ug
with the Indian murdercrs Of white men,
TnE UNITED STATES CLAIMING QUICKSILVER MINES
~
\ suit has been commenced by the United States Of
America. IN the United States Circuit Court or California
b. the New Almadcn quicksilver mines situate
in Santa Clara county. Tho property worth forty mil
ons dollars, and the anrsa profits about one million dol
lars This suit may be considered OF the most rissn
Tic ever commenced In America and viii involve itpa
ton for a number OF years The mines are now held,
worked and enjoyed by John Parrot banker Of this city,
Henry ". Hacck, formerly Captain In the Typographical
Engineers, and now member OF eminent law arm;
James II. Bolton. William L. Barrow, John Young and