The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-24
The BUTLER. CAMPBELL AFFAIR IN
EaYPr.-The following is the official
statement of this affair:

statement of this affair:
ALEXANDRIA, July IA, 1S72.-To Gene.
raj G. p. Stone. Chief Of: f:Syof-GENERAL:
On the evening OF the 18th instant.
being late in the city. myself and two
officers. Colonel Alick Reynolds and
Major Campbell, dined together. After
we had dined, and on passing out. we
saiuted, IN the politest manner possible,
Mr.. Butler, the Consul General of the
United States, who was dining in the
same saloon. We had all passed into
the street, when the Consul General.
Mr.. Butler, called repeatedly to Major
Campbell, In the most extraordinary and
offensive manner. The Major turned
towards MIR. Butler, to learn the cause
OF his trouble, and asked why he ad-
dressed him in 80 offensive q manner.
The Consul said to him, 81 wish to see
you, sir" and rising from his chair,
rushed upon the Major, inficting blows,
which were returned. At the outset,
and before Butler had left his seat, q
man by the name of Wadleigh, the COM
panion and employee of the Consul,
seated near him at the same table, rose
simultaneously with him, drawing his
pistol ut the same time, and cSclaiming,
''Let US commence the work!" or words
to that effect, and instantly began firing
ut the Major, the Consul exclaiming,
"Give it to him, Wadleigh!" It was in in
the evening, but light enough to see oil
the movements. The man Wadleigh.
after firing five or six shots at the Major
--one Of which took effect, badly wound
ing him in the leg, endangering its loss,
II not his life-ran into the dining-room,
In the direction of the back door, and
the affair ceased here. did all could
to prevent its continuance, while the
Consul-deneral was doing everything in
his power to cause the death of. Major
Campbell. After that which T have re-
lated, and believing the Consul General
the sole cause of this affair, and being
convinced that he designed, with the
persons then with him, to take the life
Of Major Campbell, went to the Office
OF the Chief of Police, to find out if there
was any possibility of having the assas-
sins arrested. The Consul followed me
to the Office with these men, and here
refused to allow the arrest of Wadleigh.
When demanded hie arrest, he (Wad.
leigh stepped back slightly in the rear
OF MIR. Butler and put his hand upon his
pistol, evidently with the intention of
drawing it, but was prevented by the
police present. then asked not only
tuat no pe arrested, but that he should
be placed in irons. At this stage, But
Ter said that he would arrest him and be
responsible for him, but could not put
his friend in irons. These are the facts.
briefly told, as they came to my imme-
diate knowledge. While at the police
office, MIR. Strologo, one of Mr.. Buffers
companions. throughout the whole af-
fair, voluntarily informed me that he en-
n k0
leigh from making the attack; but he
could not do so, showing that the whole
affair was premeditated thing to MUIR
der Major Campbell. Before the Chief
Of Police could get there. was COM
PEELED to leave his Office with Major
Campbell. in search of medical aid, as
he was bleeding profusely from his
wound.
With my best regards, I am, General,
your obedient servant,
LOR1NG, Brigadier- General.