/, SHOCKING AFFAIR NEAR " ,
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4 SHOCKING AFFAIR NEAR WASH Nc
roN.-On the evening Of the 30.h uit.. a.
we learn from Washington correspondents
III the Baltimore American Republican a
shocking affair occurred Dn 'he farm Of Mr.
Wnodruif. situated on The Els:ern Branch.
and abo1i a mile from the Anlcostia Bridge.
1t is stated that Mr.. Woodruff had quar-
rel with his step son, Geo. ". Ta!ber;-
the latter having charged Woodr:Iff with
going into the city und c,llcciing sIme rcnls
in his CTalburl's) name and spending the
money. Woodruff became excited at the
charge. and both persons agreed 10 20 out
Of the house and take a hist fight. Wood
ruff left the house, but not finding Talburi
following him, returned. In the meantime
Talburt went up stairs ior his gnn; and a.
soon As Woodruff entered the house. Tai
bur; discharged the gun at bis step father
--:he shot entering his body near the sixth
rib, and penetrating the lungs. Alter the
gun had been scharged, the parties closed
and n sruifie ensuel. in which Mr. Wood
ruff received another severe wound on the
skull. 1t j. thought that Woodruff cannot
survive the wounds he has received.