AN UNPLEASANT AFFAIR.
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At the trial of the antRenters at Hudson, New
York, on'the 5th instant, John Van Buren, Esq,
son of Martin Van Buren, appearing for the State
as Attorney General, and A L. Jordan, Esq. for
the defence, personal difficulty took place be-
tween these gentlemen, which resulted in their
committal to prison for twenty-four hours and the
suspension the trial for that period of time 1t
appears that in the examination of a juror by Mr..
Jordan, Mr.. Van Buren remarked, One at a
time, if you please" "We are one at time, "
said Mr.. Jordan The Attorney General very
good naturcdly replied, " 1t is not true;" where
upon MIR. Jordan called him liar. Instantly Mr..


Van Buren,, who was sitting in front of Mr.. Jor-
dan, struck back at him, and hit him in the face
with his elbow. Mr.. Jordan returned the blow
by one with his fist which hit the Attorney Gene
raj on the back of his head. They both arose


from their seats faced each other, and exchanged
several blows This was all done with great ra-
pidity, and Judge Edmonds instantly ordered both


to take their seats and told the Sheriff to take
them into custody. Both of them apologized to


the Court, buttheir apologies, though calmly and


respectfully rendered, were OF no avail. The
Judge ordered both to be imprisoned for twenty


four hours 1o5 ..i @ts a{su