The New York herald., 1869-04-27

private matter altogether. why where come
from such matters are kept strictly secret. man
intends 10 60 out 70 fight q duel his next door
neighbor don't know anything about IL. II he
should tell anybody and it got out he and his op-
ponent would be arrested and he lay himself open to
the charge Of cowardIce. have seen good many
OF these things, ana therefore, have some slight ex
perience in such matters. am not defending, but
merely speaking about the way sucn things are man
aged in my State. Dueing Is inde.ensible on prin-
cpe; but IN my State the public sentiment that has
encouraged the system and in q measure coerced
men TO practice It, Is more to blame
than the men who resort to 1t from
necessity" Senator Pool went on at some length
to philosophze on duelling. and then restated his
objections to divulging what he knew about the
peace negotiations. But, fortunately, the letting
OF the cat out OF the bag does not depend In this
case entirely upon the peaceful trio OF Sumner,
Sherman and Pool. Though repulsed by them,
he has made attacks IN other quarters, and sue
ceeded In gathering up some spicy points connected
with the negotiations, and particularly from the
ever communicative and genial statesman Of Rhode
Island, the lucky and progressive Sprague.
About six O'Clock this evening l proceeded to
Spragues residence and sent up my card. / was
soon joined In the spacious and elegant parlors by
'Pet;" Halstead, who came In smiling all over and
rubbing his hands like q man who had heard good
news or who was Just after concentrating an I'M
usually advantageous bargain. "Pet" was evidently
in jolly good humor which was probably attribut-
able In degree to the fact that he had just en-
joyed good dinner ''Good evening, Pet; glad TO
see you looking 50 WE'LL" said. "Thank you," says
Pei, "feelng first rate tonight "You win excuse
my familiarity in calling you Pet and, by The way
how did you come by that name" 7" said.
"Oh, wen,n he replied, laughing heartily, 'that's
got history to It, and III tell you all about it some
time when you and / are more at leisure They all
call me 'Pet'-at least all my friends. Well now"
he began soon as we were seated, II suppose you
want to know all about that little AFFAIR to-day9
Eyes, sir. II you will be knd enough to give me
the particulars IN be much obliged" replied.
81 used to have something to do with The press
myself Pet said laughing, for he could not control
his good humor, land l know just about wnat you
would ike to have"
.Ali the better,n said, joining Pet In his merry
"weI, now first of ALL" he said 'I'll jus. run up
to the library and bring down the correspondence-
the original letters because l suppose you would
like TO see them.n
He started off up to the library evidently impressed
with the importance OF the whole matter and desir-
they are," he SAID, entering the par or with three
No. and No. 8. .'There, sir. you can examine them
for Yourself" and he pat the letters into my hand.
After reading them over SAID, "Pet, Is tllS all
the correspondence on the subject?"
THAT is all that PASSED between the parties. Brief
and to the point, amt itY" he said. We'll, now"
he continued, 'about the verbal negotiations
that, what you want next. The ne2otators were
Senator'S Sumner, Sherman and Pool. Sumner and
Sherman came here about ten O'CLOCK thus morning
and ut shown up to the library, where the
Governor and were at work over some letters
Sumner began by saying that they had
see whether some amicaole arrangement could
be made by which the little unpleasantness
could be settled The Governor (meanng. SpraSue, @
laughing into myself at the idea OF sumner beng
engaged negotator in an affair OF this kind You
know what hgh-toned fellow he is dignined wtlal,
and he has a horror OF anything like duel;
but must say he deserves credit. He acted as
II he was an Old hand at settling affairs OF honor.
saving much / got up and said, Gentlemen, you
are all Senators here and think II twoud be proper
for me to reire' saying which, left the room. The
Governor however, soon sent for me, because he
said TO himself 'Well, ought to have some friend
here. Sumner and sherman represent Abbott to
certain extent and there should be some person to
represent me, OF course l returned to the room.
The negotiations then began, the conversation run
Mr. SUMNER lin his most gracious manner address,
ing Mr.. Spraguel-Mr. Senator, there ought not to
be'apy serious ditrlcuty about this matter. l think
IL due entirely to q misunderstanding between your
self and Senator Abbott, who can assure you, has
nothing but the most honorable intentions. For the
sake OF the Senate, as we'll as OF yourself and Sen
ator Abbott, Senator Sherman and myself would be
happy to bring about correction OF tine misunder-
standing.
MIR. SPRAGUE-well, gentlemen. can only say
that have nothing personal against Senator Alb
bott. and am ready and willing to do whatever Is
fair and honorable.
Mr. SnERMAN-Tnat is all that is wanted on either
side
Mr.. SuMNER-senator Abbott has proposed letter
addressed to You something after this stye-(giving
the points OF Senator Abb0trs letter.. Now, would
you have any objections to receiving and answering
thatS
Mr.. spRAGuE-Not at all, and think can answer
II satisfactorily. You see nv speech was written
before went TO the Senate, and without any know-
meant him in any Illustration mad employed.
Mr. SHERMAN-Certainly not.
Mr.. SUMNER-Well, everything looks favorable for
settlement thus far Senator Abbotts letter Is in
the possession OF his colleague Senator Pool. who
Is active with in this matter, and he will be here
TO deliver it.
Senators sumner and Sherman here left and pro-
ceeded to the residence OF Senator Pool on the same
street as the mansion OF Mr.. Spragne, about half
way down the block. Having related their interview
with Mr. Sprague to Mr.. Pool, the three senators at
once proceeded to the mansion OF the Senator from
Rhode Island, MFR. Pool bearing the message from
MIR. Abbott. The three pacilcatoral senators were
at once shown up to the library where Little Rhody
and his friend Pet were waiting TO receive
them. BY this time the entire party was In
the best OF humor. ''rhe winter or their
dlscortent' was beginning 70 look .'like glorious
summer,n and 10 was evident To all that Few hours
more would see the big senator from North Carolina
aud little Rhodv the best Of friends.
Mr.. SPRAGUE-Be seated, gentlemen.
Mr. StrMSFR-Senator Sprague, our friend, Semi
tor Pool here has the letter from senator Abbott,
of which we spoke when we were here short time
ago.
letter out OF his pocketl, which have the honor to
deliver.
Mr. Sprague took the letter and read IL over care
fully, his friend ''Pep' looking over his shoulder
IL was written in senator Abbott g own handwrlt-
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