American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-10-13
ARRIVAL OF THE OVERLAND
MAIL.


ST. LOUIS Oct. J-lDo OVerlAnn Mail
arrived late last evening. with San Fran
cisco dates to the 10th ult
The San Francisco Bulletin. Of the 18th
gives the following origin OF the difficulty
between Senstor Broderick and Judge Ter
~. which has bad such an unhappy ter
mination.
David G. Terry was a candidate for re-
nomination before the Lecompton State
Convention; he failed 10 receive the req
uisite vote. and w. w. Cope was chosen
in his stead Aitsrthe nominations were
complete. several persons were called on
for speeches. and among others. Judge |
Terry. who MAZE a brief speech. pledging
himself to the support Of the ticket. eulo-
gixing the purity. and using the following
language, which excIted cousi3ersbls an
ger among those who belonged TO the An.
ti-Lecompton party: .sh,
"Who are our opponenis? Pa party ba-
sed upon no principles except the abuse OF
one section OF the country and the sggrau>
iiseme0t OF another: bavinc no existence
in fifteen States OF the Con federacy -
What oihet?--s miserable remnant OF a
faction sailing under false colors. trying
to obtain votes under false pretences, Zap
plause, and they have no distinction and
are entitled 10 none. They are the follow
ersof one mah; the personal chatiels Of q
single Individual, whom they are ashamed
Of. (Great applause.)
They belong, heart and soul, body and
hreeeher, to Brodcrick Laughter spd ap.
plause, and they are yet ashamed TO nc-
knowledge their master, and calling Il en-
selves lorsoolh. Douglas Democrats. when
II is as well known 10 Item, as 10 uf, that
the gallant Senator from Illinois. whose
voice has always been heard in advocacy
Of Democratic principles. has no feeling 10
common With them, Perhaps Mr.. Prfsi-
dent. aud gentlemen I avn mistaken in de-
nying .heF right to claim Douglas as their
leader: perhaps they do sail under the flag
of Douglas. but It is the banner Of the
Black Dougas. whose maine is Frederiek.
and no, Stephen [greAt cheeVl," ~
A day or two subsequent 10 the above
speech. Mr.. Broderick, while At breakfast
at the International Hotel. bsppsned TO be
seated nesr David w, Psrley.a devoted
friend Of Judge Terry. Broderiok. from
rsadinga report OF the speech. broke ou,
iu violent language, which was deemed
grossly insulting towards Judge Terry,
delivered with bitter emphasis, and address,
ed directly 10 Mr.. PeTley, who soon inter-
faIed in defense OF hir absent friend. An
alteration between him and Broderick
followed. WhictsooD took sucb,a personal
turn that Perley Withdrew from the table,
aud subsequently, sent Mr.. Broderick a
challenge 10 mortal combat, which as Is
well known. was declined, and intimation
givon, thai such matters would be attend
I'D to after the canvass. On the election
day. Terry. in company with Psrley. left
Sacramento, for San Francisco, the Judge
having FIRST resigned his Office. Il wa,
known on the boat going down, that Terry
intended 10 ohsllepge Brodsrick. Arr.
viug at San francisco with kis physician
DR.. 'Aylstt. Of Stockton. he sent 3roder,
ick q peremptory challenge. Brodsrict
through his friends desired 10 know wha
particular offence he had given, 10 which
answer was returned, tba. II had no direc
reference 10 the Perlsy matter. but TO Ian
guage used about that time by Brodericl
expressing regret that tho Vigilance Com
mittee had not hung the Judge, TO whicl
Broderick replied, that while he spok'
this iu q moment ofexcitsment, such wer,
not his sentiInents: he did net wish 10 hav,
that body hang any man; and that he Wa
willing to acknowledge this publicly; bu
ms II was occasionsd by what Judge Terry
had said OF Brodsrick at the Convention
Terry should also withdraw bis romarkl
on that oooasion; this he peremptorily re
fused 10 do; hence there was no eouTs
but TO fight. A meeting was arranged 10
the 18th, and reports Of every variety wer
current on that day. A warrant was sworl
out by Mark 'Brummugin, banker oharg
ing the parties with intent 10 fight wit
deadly weapons. The war; ant was pla
ced 10 the hands OF Chief Of Police Burke
who secured It's endorsement by the Jus
tiee Of the first township in San Matte
county. thus acquiring the power 10 OF
rest the dueilists in either county. All th
vehicles 10 the city had been engaged th
previous day. and the officers had som
difficulty in procuring conveyanees; fua
ly. by following the gunsmilh who carrie
the pistols with which the duel was TO i
fought. they came upon the parties at Dt
Wis Ranch, IN San MaIeo county. The
had chosen a besntiful valley, surrounde
by high hills. and were about TO take the
positions, Broderick having the choice
ground.
The police at once arrested the prime
pals, and took them in separate conve,
Anoes before Judge Coon. After w
hours discussion, the O. ctmplainants wei
dismissed. and the defendants discharge,
and immedialely left town: and passed II
night in seaport localities, preparing {
the inevitable event Of the morrow.
Meantime the city was greatly txci,c
and at an early hour on the morning
tho 18th, hundreds were on the qai vi,
anxious to witness the recouhlre Sin
the days Of the Vigilance Committee n
thing faualling this in'tbc effect upon
minds, has lraRspirsd IN San Francis
The. ground where the hostile meed
would take place wasuot generally know
as several changes had aheady been ma,
but that instinct which draws the vui,'
10 the feast, led each and alto the pla
which was small valley some ten nj
IRON Mereed Lpke. The principals, v