New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-25
FROM FLASHING TON.

From OAK Own Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Feb. %, 1865.
The account given in the telegraphic correspond
ence of THE TRIBUNE of the fracas between Messrs.
CLAW and Cullom is 30 full and accurate that nothing
need be added to it. Up to the hour at which l
write if is still uncertain what has Asen the result
of the difficulty. Mr.. Zollicoffer, Gen. Cullom
second, is IN his seat in the House this morning,
from which fact the inference is generally drawn
that the affair has been settled.
The difficulty between Lieutensnts Williams and
Bell of the Army is of old standing. Some say
that lady is 10 the case while others affirm mat
the origin of the quarrel was the conduct OF ooe or
both Of the parties during battle with the Indians
in New Mexico. have not thought the Hstter OF
sufficient consequence to make 1t the sueect vi
particular inquiries, aid cannot, therefore iiorih
you which OF the assigned Is tne resi Que.
Whatever its cause the row broke TORN IN lne iui.
ness of its glory in the BARRIERS shOp.at WIZARD
Hotel The gallant Lieutenants had almost sImui-
aneousy repaired thither for tho pacie purpose .,
getting shaved or having their hair cut. Inc moment
they encountered they fought, but IN the most gn'
tlemany and quiet manner. Williams brohe ms
cane over Bells head, and 5he two grspPled ana
struggled with as much decOrous restraint as ~, ~
they had been acting tableau IN asnoleSo
drawing room. Not an oath, not an exclamation
not loud word escaped them. Bell having no cane
retrested to get one. He presently rettrneN , ao
companined BY friend. Williams vas STANDING
before mirror quietly adjusting bis cra'aI, Hhich
had been disrranged in the scafile As pen ~
preached him with uplifted cane, he turhea o'u.a
his arms and coolly awaited the blow. Al 'ns Poi'
the barber whose basOns, walls, bottles, anu o'.'
fragile wares had suffered somewhat IN 'ne lra,,n
terpos.d with poiteness equal TO that OF the CON-
batsnts themselves.
Gentlemen" he said permit me 70 suggest
that this Is hardly fit place TO light H. l na'r
already sustained considerable damage oy y"un
movements. and if the struggle - to be rene"eu-
You speak like a man OF sense, lntefPoseu
Mr. Bel, suspending the descent oil ms cane,
What you say is very reasonable. IN" II"
place for fight. The affair must Do serted el'e-
where Make out your bill for the damage We na'e
done, and will pay it. -, and n.;a
The BARRIERS account vas presented auo pau
and the belicerent sons Of Mars wlthdre" IN the
ouietest manner possible A challenge passed SUD-
seauently, and they fought this morning Disaes
burg BELLS bullet psss ed through "nnamss NAT
while Williams fired in the air, OF ralAef illo 'ne
snow. A reconciliation took place, and TIE TWO
gentlemen returned 70 town and breahiasted TO-
gether. u..; g..
These private Wars have taken all attention Tor
awhile from public affairs. If an Army Dill passes
the Senate at ALL still think II VII DC III .e
| Of provision for volunteers, snd ho' lux aa H.
crease Of the yegular Army. r -,
Senator Puph, at the beginning OF tne SESSION.
was on very i'll terms with the Administrators MS
influence gu the Federal appointments 70 once "a
! Ohio b,,ing JUS. nothing ct a.. LIE 1oA"sa SUP