Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-06-12
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WASHINGTON, June 9.-Chslenges passed yester-
day between Senator Benjamin, Of La and Dsvis,
Of Miss, in consequence Of offensive language used
in debate on the army bill. 1t is believed, how
sVeE tbet through the intercessiOn Of friends, the
affair has alFssdg bsen satisfactorily arranged, or
is in progress Of adjustment.
WASHINGTON, June 9-sEgATE.-A personal ex-
PLANTATION followed.
Mr. Pearcs, Of Nd referring to the difficulty
Yesterday between Messrs. Davis and Benjamin, ex-
planned tact the misunderstanding arose from his
statement respecting tho letter Of Maj. Bell, and
other documents. Il was mGnifest that the two
Senators speaking Of different papers and dis
cussing different facts II is equally obvious that
neither would have taken different view had they
been in possession Of the same data He would,
however, sdGtt that in the Massachusetts Senator
second remark there was "a asperIty of tone which
he would not have used had the facts been present.
ed to him.
Mr. Davis replied, saying that the misunderstand-
ing had arisen from the cause stated. 1t was how
ever some justification, in the delicate position in
which he is placed toward the Secretary of WSr,
and 10 his mind il appears if al imPutaticu
imnlied that he wished 10 undermine recommeuda-
tion Of the Secretary of War by diverting the APP
preparation he asked for 10 another object. HIS
manner was not offensive in intention, and il is due
to himself to say that he is incapable of iDjuring
the feelings of any one. Anger is contagious and
he thought the Senator from Louisiana exhibited
anrry feeling in his remarks If his manner is
mportsnate-and his friends tell him it is occasion
sly dogmatic and dictaorial-it is partly owing to
his militsry training, and he looked not otherwise
than kindly on the senator from Louisiana.
Mr. BENJAMIN felt the embarrassment Of an eX-
plantation, but he would appeal confidently TO his
brother Senators that on no occasion had he exhib-
tied any but COURTEOUS bearing toward them. Pa
tent himself of differences Of opinion he looked
for che same courtesy toward HIMSELF and was ever
careful that the debate should leave no sting He
WAS utterly astonished when Tho Senator exhibited
such spirit as he did What he dill feel was an
asperity toward him, although the explanation now
made il less astonishing aud it was natural that he
(Bepiamin) should exhibit some feeling, slthougR
he hoped, tempered with that dignity due to the
Senate. He had high respect, aud, indeed, with
ont fattery an admiration for the Senator, and will
be happy to forget all between them except the
pleasant passage Of this morning
A printed memorial frQm Judge WstTols, Of
Texas was this morning laid on the desk OF every
member Of the House. in which he emPhatioally
denies that the people of Texas expect or call for
his impeachment, and prOuOunees the ASSERTION as
q calumny on them as well as on himself. de says
that he feels conscious that the charges against him
arc unjust and untrue but if the House is not pre-
pared TO give him full, complete and fresfscquit.
tai he desires such a course to be taken as will
bring ii to a conclusion in the mode provided for BY
the COnsiitutiOn-nsnely, trial
The rumors shoHing that the British Government
intend to stop the outrsges upon our commerce and
make amends for the same, Gre readily credited
here and will have effect upon the proceeding
of Congress on the subject, although there may be
no official confirmation of them.
New Co1Es-We learn that the Government have
received notice of the shipment from the Royal
mint of ESQ 900 sterling Of new coin, viz 100000
in twenty cent pieces; ELS 900 in ten cent pieces
$4,000 il five cent pieces; and 10000 in bronze
cents. One half Of the coins will be available in
each section of the Province. The copper coin is
sued by the banks, will Of oOuLss continue in cir
cuatiOn, as the banks will redeem them at par
Quebec Herald.
The great German Singers Convention Is attsded
by two hundred singers, aud thousands Of guests
from ali quarters. The National Theatre was crowd
ed 70 excess last night 20 hear the concert which
was a complete success The festival continues
three dsys Great excitement prevails but sdmira-
bic order is maintained