The Sun.
London, England, 1830-01-20 00:00:00

THE LATE FATAL DUEL.

Yesterday having been appointed for the final ex-
amination of Lieutenant Lambrecht, Mr. Frederick
Cox; and Mr. Dudley Byrne, the parties implicated
in the late duel at Battersea-fields, which proird'
fatal to Mr. Oliver Clayton, at an early hour the
policte-offiCe; Union-ball, was crowded with their
friends and other parsons who were anxious to hear
the proceedings.
The following evidence was adduced, in addition
to that taken at the Coroner's inquest, and which
has already appeared :
Curtis, an officer of Union-hall, examined—On
Monday, the Ilth instant, I attended at the Red
House, and was present at the inquest held on the
body of Mr. Clayton. While there, Hall, the chief
constable, having received informatioa relative to Mr.
Cox, I was directed to Glass's lock-up-house, in
Chancery-lane, where I saw that gentleman. On
seeing him he exclaimed, " I am aware what you
want with me." I then told him that 1 came there
to apprehend him on the charge of murder, he be-
ing one of the seconds in the duel. He admitted
that he was second to Lieutenant Lambrecht in the
affair, and that acting in that capacity he had, with
the concurrence of that gentleman, offered a verbal
apology both previous to and on their meeting on
the ground, which, however, was rejected by Mr.
Clayton and also by his second. Mr. Cox further
said that Lieutenant Lambrecht was half inclined to
give a written apology. The business, however,
proceeded, and immediately after the shots were
fired Lieutenant Lambrecht ran towards the de-
ceased, who was then lying on the ground, when
the hitter gave him his hand, ejaculating at the
same time—" I forgive you." Mr. Cox then told
witness that he and Lieutenant Lambrecht left the
ground together. He also mentioned to witness
that he had some letters relative to the duel, which
he was desirous should not be taken out of his pos-
session. After this conversation the witness saw a
Mr. Whitehead at the same house in Chancery-lane
who informed him that some letters belonging to
Mr. Cox, and which had reference to the duel, were
then lying on a table in a room up stairs. The
officer took possession of the letters, and they were
at this stage of the investigation produced.
The Magistrates inquired whether the communi-
cations were of a private nature, or bad reference to
the unfortunate transaction then under consideration.
The reply was, that their production was necessary
for the parties implicated in the unfortunate affair.

The reading of the letters was therefore decided upon.
The first, which we subjoin, was addressed to
Lieut. Lambrecht, and is to the following effect :
" Jan. 5, 1830.

" Sxu,—Not having heard from you up to this hour, it
is impossible both for myself and my friend, Mr. Clayton,
to wait under such uncertainty, as we have both matters
which require our attention, independently of the expense
I am necessarily put to in stopping at this hotel; but I
shall he ready to attend your friend's appointment, having
at least two clear days' notice, whether two, three, or
four months hence. The sooner, however, this matter is
brought to a close the better, as it is impossible, after what
has transpired, any thing short of a meeting can sati-fy
my friend, Mr. Clayton. As to the circumstance to which
you have alluded, of his having been flogged by that ruf-
fianly vagabond Madden, I beg to say I have in my pos-
session that which will fully explain this matter, and in
such manner as must for ever set at rest the possibility of
any od:um being attached to my friend. I therefore ch
be obliged by your favouring. me with a note addressed to
the Tower, informing me when you have made arrange-
ments with your friend, and directed to Henry Bigley,
jun., which will prevent the transaction being known to
my family.—l am, Sir, your very obedient servant,
" HENRY BIGLEY, Jun.
" To Lieutenant Lambrecht.
(" A true copy, F. Cox.)"
The following reply to the challenge sent Lieute-
nant Lambrseht was also read; it was addressed
to Mr. Bigley, and was dated Thursday night :
" As the friend of Mr. Lambrecht, I have to inform
you that he will be ready to meet your friend Mr. Clay-
ton to-morrow morning by day-break near the Red House
at Battersea. (Signed) " F. COX."

Mr. Wood, the proprietor of the hotel where the
deceased was staying, identified the persons of Mr.
Lainbrecht and Mr. Byrne, both of whom were in
the habit of frequenting his house. He rt cal! c s the
latter having come there after the duel was over,
and did not absent himself from the coffee-room.

In answer to a question put by a Magistrate, the
witness said, that on hearing the result of the duel,
he certainly did order Mr. Lambrecht to leave the
house; but that had no other motive for it than
that that • t *Man was a principal in the fatal
affair. 4.1
Price, " °;"- ng man, servant to the deceased, was
called, and .. :id, that although Mr. Byrne accom-
panied Mr. Clayton and his second to Battersea, yet
that he did not present himself on the ground, but
remained with him (witness) at a considerable dis-
tance off, and out of sight of what was going for-
ward, until it was all over; he then went to the as-
sistance of Mr. Clayton on hearing the shots fired.
Hall, the chief constable, here produced a small
red leather pocket-book, which was found in Mr.
Clayton's left-hand waistcoat pocket after the duel
was over, and when he was taken into the Red
House. It contained letters and memorandums, and
was perforated by the ball which passed through the
body of the unfortunate deceased.
The following letter from the deceased to Colonel
Fairman was then read : it was dated from Wood's
Hotel, and ran thus :
" Di:AR FAIIMAN,—I have been looking for yon this
week past in consequence of a scampy, cowardly, drunken
bully representing my having received with impunity th e
cerem,my of a horsewhipping. That the operation has
been performed on me by a ruffian of the name of Madden,
I must admit ; anti as you have been, unfortunately like
myself, brought under the roof with the same rascal, 1
shall feel much obliged if you will give me a written
opinion of the man I allude to. He kept a gin store in
the Fleet during the time we were incarcerated in that
infernal place. Do you think the ruffianly attack he made
uponitne, accompanied by about 20 or 30 other vaga-
bonds, deprives me of the right of thinking, acting, and
feeling as a gentleman ?

" I am very sincerely yours,
"To Colonel Fairman." " OLIVER CLAYTON."

The following was also read :--

" Morgan can answer the charge against
Mr. Clayton by Lieutenant Lambrecht, and will favour
the undersigned with his statement, every satisfaction a
gentleman can require will be rendered to the party
offended. If not, all further discussion on the subject
must be worse than useless.
(Signed)
" GEORGE BETOE, Ordnance Dept.
" 36, Grosvenor-place,
Mr. CHAMBERS here desired the whole evidence
to be read over, and told the accused that they were
at perfect liberty to put any questions to the wit-
nesses that they might deem proper. Subsequently

to tl'e depositions having been gone through, Price
was asked what distance he and Mr. Byrne were
from the spot where the duel took place.
Price said that they were at least a dozen yards,
and that it was impossible to see any of the parties
on the ground, as they were round a corner. The
witness also stated that Mr. Byrne did not take the
pistols from the coach to the ground.
Mr. Harmer, on the behalf of Mr. Byrne, sub-
mitted that there was no evidence to prove that his
client was at all a party in the unfortunate affair.—
He was a highly respectable young man, although
serving in a subordinate situation under Mr. Clayton,
who was suppOsed to possess controul over him,
and had induced him to accompany him on the
morning in question, without giving him any infor-
mation as to what his intentions were. Under these
mitigatory circumstances, Mr. Harmer trusted his
client would be therefore discharged.
Lieut. Lambrecht, in justice to his fellow-pri-
soner Mr. Byrne, must not let this opportunity pass
without a declaration to the effect that during the
duel that gentleman did not appear on the ground.
Mr. Cox also declared that Mr. Byrne did not
make hisaippearance on the ground, except for the
purpose of addressing Lieutenant Lambrecbt, and
after the duel was over to assist the deceased.
Mr. CHAMBERS observed, that it was his duty,
ffom the evidence adduced, to commit Mr. Lam-
brecht and Mr. Cox, as principal and second in the
late unfortuate duel, for trial. With respect to Mr.
Byrne, it had been proved that he accompanied Mr.
Clayton and his second to the ground, and he was
therefore to he considered in the light of an acces-
sory. An application, however, might be made at
the Judge's Chambers for hail, if it was considered
necessary by Mr. Harmer for his client.
The prisoners were then committed for trial.

MILITARY FORCE OF GREAT BRITAIN,

FOR 1830.

OFFICERS.

5 Field-Marshals.'
lOS Genera►s.
248 Lieutenant-Generals.
241 Alsjor-Geuerals.
295 Colonels
786 Lieutenant-Colonels.
910 Majors.
1,709 Captains.
2,450 Lieutenants (First and Second.)
1,745 Cornets and Ensigns.

5,497

- CAVALII.Y.
2 Regiments of Life Guards (Cuirassiers) forming
1 Regiment of Horse Guards the cavalry of the
household troops.

7 Regiments of Dragoon Guards.

3 Regiments of Heavy Dragooons (Ist, 2d, and 6th.)
5 Regiments of Light Dragoons (3d, 4th, 11th, 13th,
and 14th.)
4 Regiments of Hussars (7tb, Bth, 10th, and 15th.)
4 Regiments of Lancers (9th, 12th, 16th, and 17th.)

26 Regiments of Regular Cavalry.f
Royal Horse Artillery.
Royal Waggon Train.

• INFANTRY.
3 Regiments of Guards (Ist Grenadier) forming the
infantry of the household troops.
1 Regiment of Royal Artillery.
1 Regiment ditto Engineers.
1 Regiment ditto Staff Corps.
99 Regiments of the Line.f
1 Rifle Brigade.
2 West India Regiments.
1 Ceylon Regiment (Riflemen.)
1 Cape Corps ditto.
1 Royal African ditto.
3 Royal Veteran Battalions.
8 Royal Veteran Companies (for service in Newfound-
land and New South Wales.)
1 Royal Malta Fencible Regiment.