Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1861-03-02

nearly through a thick memorandum book. both
Of which were In the breast pocket Of his frock
coat, moi quite reaching the skin.
Mr.. Van wyck struck the man Q blow under
the jaw which staggered him, whom the second
struck a blow at Mr.. Van Wyck with a
bowie-knife, which the latter caught in his left
hand, making . terrible cash across the palm. AT
the came time he ivan Wyok) knocked the fellow
down with his right, aud instantly drew q revolver
and shot the fret r%ufian, who dropped and was
caught by his friends.
The third rufian knocked Mr.. Van Wyck with
his fist. This blow, together with the effect Of the
of the one be arst received, and especially from
the profuse bleeding of his hand. weakened him
very much, and observing that the rufians were
making haste to escape with their wounded COM
panion, who appeared to him quite helpless, be
sank himself, almost exhausted upon the sidewalk,
and did not FIRE again. But as soon as be gath
cred sufficient strength he made his way to bs ho-
tel, which he did not reach till after twelve this
morning.
He said very little about the affair. except to
one or two confidential friends-Dr. Lee of the
House, who dressed his wound. and 10 the police,
in the hopo that the parties might be discovered
but up to tonight no trace Of their whereabouts
has been sscertained.
Mr.. Van Wyck is quite nervous this evening,
and is suffering considerable pain from the wound
in his hand, but is in no serious danger.
Mr.. Van Wyck cannot account for this attack
upon him, unless it has grown out Of his speech
at the last session, which created so much excite
ment and discussion because Of its severity against
the system Of slavery, wherein he cited i%nstance'
of slave burning. For some time after its deliv'
cry he received letters threatening his life. Out
side of this he has no knowledge Of having crea
ted the enmity Of any human being. lie is Q
man who never visits the gambling or drinking
saloons, and while be is q resolute man when as
sailed, in his daily walk he is very quiet and gen
tlemsnly,
The affair having become known tonight, ere
ates intense feeling. especially in COngressions
circles.
February, %.
A special dispatch to the Times says that oil
Thursday night, after Mr.. Lincoln retired, he wa
aroused and informed that q stranger desired I
see him on q matter of life or death. lie decline'
} to admit him unless he gave his name, which b
did at once. Such prestige did the name carr.
that while Mr.. L. was yet disrObed, he granted al
interview to the caller. A prolonged conversation
elected the fact that an organised body of me
had determined that Mr.. L. should not be inaugu
rated, and that be should never leave the city c
Baltimore alive, if indeed he eser entered it.
The list of the names of the conspirators pre-
scented a most astonishing array of persons hig
in Southern confidence, and some whose name
known not to this country alone. Statesmen lai
! the plans, bankers endorsed il, and adventurel
were to carry it into ~efect,as they understood M
L. was to leave Harrisburgh at Q o'clock this NOR
ing by special train, and the Idea was, if possibl
G to throw the train from the road, st some poi
r where they could rush down . steep embankmen
: and destroy, in a moment the lives Of all I
board. In case Of failure Of this project, chs
e plan was to aurround The carriage On the vi
e from depot to depot in Baltimore, and assassina
him with dagger or pistol shot.
u So authentic was the source through which u
o information was obtained, that Mr.. L., af,er cou
o selling with his friends, was compelled to make q
t rangemeuts that would enable him to subvert d
plans of his enemies.
Greatly to the annoyance Of those who desir'
to call on him last night, he declined to give o I
y ~ception.
The final council was held at 8 O'Clock. N
Lincoln did not want to yield, and Col. Sunni
q actually cried with indignation, but Mrs. LincO
seconded by Mr.. Judd and Mr.. LIS original inf
mant. insisted upon it, and at Q O'Clock Mr.. L
coin left on a special train.
He wore q Scotch plaid and a very long militia
20 cloak, SO that he was entirely unacceptable.
Accompanied by Supt. Lewis and one friend.
started, while oil the town, with the exception
Mrs. Lincoln, Col. Sumner, Mr.. Judd, and two
p~orters. who were sworn TO secrecy, supposed b
60 be asleep.
The telegraph wires were put beyond the req
Of any one who might desire TO use them.
~ THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD.