The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-06-27
Collision Between Bill Montgomery and
MIR. Randall, of Pa.

The following is the telegraphic &C,
count of the difficulty between Mr. Mont.
gomery, Mr.. Randall, and Mr.. Dawson,
in the Baltimore Convention, on Thursday.
Mr.. Montgomery and Mr.. Dawson have
not been on speaking terms for two years,
and it was to him, and not to Mr.. Ran
dali that Mr.. Montgomery used the vio.
lent language.
While Mr.. Montgomery was speaking,
Mr.. Randall, of Pa, approached as near
him as possible, exclaimirg in an excited
voice, "It's false, it's falsehood." Mr..
Montgomery, pointing to Mr. Randall,
said, THAT old man"-[Loud cries OF
Order" Confusion and much extite>
ment.
Mr.. Montgomery, keeping the floor,
exclaimed, Gam to be protected against
these insults"
Fifty delegates rose from their seats
and crowded forward.
One of Mr.. Randall's sons gesticulated
violently in dumb show, and struggled to
approach Mr.. Montgomery, who remain.
ed standing on the bench.
After several attempts 10 restore order,
Mr.. Dawson rose and said: "Mr Presi.
dent, if you will give me the floor. l will
get order" Laughter.
The noise then partially ceased, when
Mr.. Dawson said he should use every
personal effort to distribute tickets to the
members. Mr.. Montgomery's ticket had
been applied for by boy, aud he had not
chosen to give it to any but delegate
himself. "A voice, That's right" He
therefore, pronounced the insinuatlon of
Mr.. Montgomery as uncaled for. and un-
true in every particular. Applause and
confusion.
Mr.. Montgomery rose in an excited
manner, but his voice was drowned in up.
roarious cries of order, and several per<
sons endeavoring to address the Chair.
All the Pennsylvania delegation and
half the Convention were on their feet
+endeavoring to crowd around Mr. Mont
gomery, who exclaimed, in loud voice.
HE lies! It's base leland The man
who utters it is lying scoundrel!" In.
tense excitement ensued, and continued
some time, until at last order was restor-
ed, and vote was taken by States on a
motion to adjourn, which was carried, and
the Convention adjourned till TO- M orrow
at ten o'clock.
As soon as the adjournment took place,
Mr.. Dawson left the hall in company with
his friends, Mr.. Montgomery remaining
behind. Mr.. Randall also left the hall,
accompanied by his son Robert. They
proceeded down Gay street to the corner
of Fayette, and were talking there, when
Mr. Montgomery approached, accompa-
MED by frierd. Immediately as Mr..
Robert Randall saw him he left his father,
and confronting Mr.. Montgomery, struck
him powerful blow between the eyes,
staggering him back and covering his
face with blood from the nose. Mr..
Montgomery recovered himself, and struck
Mr.. Robert Randall on the ear, knock
ing him down, and was about TO kick him,
when crowd surrounded and separated
them. 81
Young Randall was not hurt, and pro.
ceeded up the street with his father, who
displayed much excitement. 5ass
Mr.. Montgomery went into house to
wash the blood from his face
Mr.. Montgomery is large and heavy
man. Mr. Randallsis small and light
built. 5#tr
Some persons persist that Montgomery
drew pistol; bnt this is not confirmed
by any eyewitness, ard comes from his
opponents. The collision caused much
excitement in the streets, which were o,
the time crowded. ae
George Nc Henry, of Penn, is the
bearer of a hostile message to MIR. Mont
gomery from Hon. Samuel Randall. an
other son and an ex Senator Mr.. Mont
g omery has recently been defeated in q
struggle for nomination to Congress
During the confusion in the Convention,
after Mr.. Montgomery's remark, George
Nc Henry, at the request of Robert Ran
dali. went over to Mr.. Montgomery's seat,
aud said: II have message for, you.
Mr.. Randall, jr, desires to know if the
remarks just made are intended to apply
to his father or Mr.. Dawson?' Mr
Montgomery replica: Tell Nj. Randall
to go to hell"
Mr.. McHenry said: Il conveyed the
message. presumipg you were gentle>
man, but now discover you are not
denounce you as low. vulgar fellow, no,
worthy of notice; if had known you
were,a blackguard, would not have con-
veyed the message"
Mr.. Montgomery made no reply. This
led to the assault.
At the fight M. Boyan, of Texas, came
up Immediately after the blows had beet
struck, aud drawing revolver from his
pocket, offered it to young Randall. The
parties, however, did not come together
again.
| Fraud Uponthe People.
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