Pr.s,. Genl. Society OF Mechanics and Tradesmen
To WM. WooD, ESQ. Canandai qua.
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BLOODY AFFRAY.-The Red River Republican
OF the 23d furnishes the following account of ter
rble aiiray which occurred in the Parish of Avoy-
elles on the 2lst inst. Itappears that Thomas H..
evening before gone TO the house in which Roger
Banks Marshall was living, but which they them
selves owned, having purchased it Sheriif7s sale
for a debt due them by Marshall. They were hos
pitably entertained, and after very sociable and
agreeable conversation retired 10 bed In the morn
ing Mr.. Lewis obtained MIR. Marshall's razors, and
was shaving himself, when the disposition OF the
property became the subject OF conversation. In a
few moments the parties all became excited DR..
Jewel drew pistol and shot at MIR. Marshall, who


instantly returned the FIRE and clinched him, but
found ne was contending with dead man. While
struggling with him he shot in the side by Mr..
Lewis whom he then pursued with double barrclcd
gun. He shot at him twice, one shot grazing his
stock and the other his pantaloons. The last ac-
count from the Bayou represents Mr.. Marshall 10
ha worry Ill