TRAGEDY IN New ORLEANs.-Ihe

Courier of las: Tuesday relates:
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A tragical event occurred last night at
the ST. Louis Exchange. There had been
n dispute of rather a serious nature De-
tween Mr.. Thomas NJ. Wadsworth,
member Of the Legislature from the par
ish Of Plaquemines, and Captain Joseph
Carson, formerly in command Of sieam-
boat on the lakes. Last evening, about
half past o'clock, they happened unluck-
ily to meet at the bar of the st. Louis
Carson approached Wadsworih. according
to the account given in the Times, and
asked him-"Do you intend 10 give me
that satisfaction which | have right to
demandl" Wadsworth asked in reply
"what kind of satisfaction do you wantl'
Carson who had his hands in his pockets, at
this time, drew one of them out, and as
the Times says '.made gesture, and was
about to rejoin," when Wadsworih imme-
diaiely drew out a six barrelled pistol. and
fired, the ball breaking rib and prefora-
ting the heat. He fell and di ID in two
minutes.


Mr.. Wadswoiih expected an attack from
the deceased, and was armed with bowie
knife besides the pistol. Captain Carson
was entirely without arms.


Mr.. Wadsworth, Immediately after the
unfortunate event, surrendered himself to
sheriff Augustine and was lodged in prison.


A true bill has been found against Mr..
Wadsworth by the Grand Jury Of the
Criminal Court.