The Sun.
London, England, 1822-04-01 00:00:00

FATAL DUEL.

We announced on Saturday- that an unfortu-
nate affair of honour had taken place between Sir
ALEXANDER BOSWELL, Bart., and Mr. STUART,
W. S.,' Edinburgh. The following are further
particulars of this melancholy affair, which, we
grieve to state, has resulted in the death of Sir
ALEXANDER :-r- -

..E.dinbufgh-Courant Office, Thursday morning.

By accounts received in town last night, we have to announce
that Sir ALEXAND-EU BOSWELL expired yesterday afternoon,
at three o'clock.

[Prom the Glasgow Courier, March 28.)

DISTRESSING DUEL.—Yesterday a very great sensation
was produced in this city, by the report of a duel having taken
place between Sir Alexander Boswell, of Auchinleck, and
James Stuart, Esq. younger, of Dunearn, in whieh the former
was stated to have been killed. Although the account of this
duel is unfortunately too true, we are happy to understand
that Sir Alexander is still alive, at the date of our latest ac-
counti, and earnestly hope will recover, and long live an
ornament to his country. We understand, however, that Sir
Alexander's wound is of a dangerous nature.. The situation of
Lady Boswell and his numerous and afflicted family may be
conceived, but cannot be described.

We subjoin the following account of this unfortunate busi-
ness, from an Edinburgh Paper of yesterday :
DUEL.—Yesterday forenoon about eleven o'clock, a meet-
ing took place at Auchtertool, near Balmutto, between Sir
Alexander Boswell, of Auchinleck, and James Stuart, gsq.,
younger of Dunearn. Sir Alexander was attended by Commis-
sioner Vouglas, and Mr. Stuart by the Earl of Rosslyn. The
parties fired by signal, and Sir Alexander received his anta-
gonist's shot, some accounts say, in the left shoulder, and
others in the spine. Sir Alexander was carried to Bahnutto
House, where he is attended'l4 Lady Boswell and several sur-
geons of the first eminence. The ball was not extracted last
night, and no accounts have been received this morning of Sir
Alexander's situation. Various causes are assigned for this
meeting ; but we cannot at present ascertain the real one. It
is said the parties met in Fife, in consequence of their having
been on Monday last bound over to keep the peace here.--
(Edinburgh TVeeklv Chronicle.)
Sir Alexander arrived in Edinburgh on Saturday from Lon-
don. Being shown a manuscript by Mr. Stuart, ;and asked if
it was his, he answered " Yes.' A challenge ensued and was
instantly accepted. It is reported that they drew lots, and that
the lot to fire first fell to Mr. Stuart, and his fire unfortunately
took effect. The ball entered the socket of the right shoulder
joint, and passing from thence penetrated downwards towards
the spine. We have seen letters from Edinburgh, dated late
last night, which state that Sir Alexander is still alive, but all
the surgeons attending declare his case to be hopeless. Jus-
ticiary warrants were immediately issued, and a strict search
made in the houses of both Lord Rosslyn and Mr.,Stuart, but
both had previously fled and set off for London, from whence
it is supposed they will proceed to the Continent.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

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Extract of a Letter from Edinburgh, dated March 27, 1822.
" You will, of course, have heard of this unfortunate busi-
ness of Sir Alexander Boswell and James Stuart. The Sheriff
had heard of it, and, the night before it took place, they were
both bound over to keep the peace. This took place at 12,
and yesterday morning (Tuesday), the one party set off at
three and the other at four o'clock for Fife, where they met ;
Lord Rosslyn Stuart's second, and Mr. Douglas Sir ,Alex-
ander's. The meeting took place at ten. The word was
given by Lord Rosslyn, and both parties fired at once, when
Stuart's ball entered Sir Alexander's breast at the collar
bone, went through and injured the spine, and he instantly
fell. The distance was twelve paces, and there were two sur-
geons on the ground. Sir Alexander was , afterwards carried
to Lord Ilalmutto's, about two miles distant. He did not
intend:to fire, but from the way he was struck it had given his
arm a sudden impulse, and the . pistol went alas he fell.—
Stuart left the field immediately. '1 he whole parties concern -
ed have gone off."
The cause of this duel is, we hear, a song which appeared in
a Glasgow weekly paper, the Sentinel, of the 26th December
last, and which Mr. Stuart has ascertained was written by Sir
Alexander. The manner in which Mr. Stuart became possess-
ed, of that information is, we, understand, as follows :
A person, named Borthwick, was concerned in The Sentinel
at the time an article appeared.' in that paper reflecting upon
Mr. Stuart, 'and for which the paper is under prosecution. for
a libel. Some months ago, Borthwick went out of the concern,
and an advertisement was published in different newspapers, '
stating the dissolution of the copartnership, and that he ceased
to have any concern or interest in The Sentinel. Borthwick re-
linquished ,1
his share and claim under an agreement for a sum of
money, which he alleges has not been fulfilled, and is, in conse-
quence, atthis moment carryingon a prosecution against the other
proprietor or proprietors of The Sentinel, either to receive the sum
in question or to be admitted again as a partner in the concern.
Borthwick was subseque:itly incarcerated in our jail for a debt
amounting to 501. On Sunday, the 9th curt. a legal Gentle-
man from Hamilton, came and tendered the 501. for payment
of Borthwick's debt, and got him liberated from prison same
day. Next morning, about 8 o'clock, Borthwick went to the
Sentinel Office, and by force broke open the desks, and carried
off the whole of the papers said manuscripts. These he carried
directly to the Tontine Inn, where Mr. Stuart, of Dunearn, and
another Gentleman of the law from Edinburgh were and who
had come there on the preceding Saturday evening. The papers
were all delivered into the hands of these Gentlemen, who select-
ed what pleased them, but delivered the remainder to Borth-
wick or his agent, and departing to Edinburgh that evening car-
tied those they had selected with them. From these papers, the
discovery of the author of the article mentioned, as well as that
of others, was made. Mr. Stuart, we hear, was never out of
the Inn during the time he was in this city. Where the 501.
came from that was paid for the liberation of Borthwick, no
one concerned knows. All affect ignorance. A legal investi-
gation is, we understand, going on regarding these extraordi-
nary proceedings, about which the public will, we presume,
soon receive more information.

The sensation which this event has created in Edinburgh,
is, we are informed, excessive. We may add, that here it is
equally great. Sir Alexander is so well known, and so univer.
sally beloved, that the public has taken a deep interest in his
fate, and its opinion is deeply and strongly expressed on the
melancholy occasion.

WINCHESTER, MARCH 2.9.—0ur second Am-
tent Concert was performed last night at St. John's House to a
very numerous and respectable audience, upwards of 300 of
the principal Gentry and Inhabitants in the city anti vicinity
being present. The first Act consisted of Marsh's symphony,
a Concerto by GE AIIN lANI,two of HANDEL'S overtures," Otho"
and " Del Matrimonio Segreto" and the favourite Scotch air of
" And they're a' noddin," harmonized by Dr. CHARD for four
voices.—The second Act also consisted of overtures by Arne,
Kreitzer and Handel, " The Harmonious Blacksmith," by
Handel, and the glee for four voices of " Doun the burn and
thro' the mead.' The glee of " And they're a' noddin" was
asked for by the audience in the second Act, which was com-
plied with by Dr. Chard, with his accustomed politeness, when
it was again most rapturously applauded. -The Doctor was the
conductor, principal violin. Mr. James Price, most ably sup-
ported by Mr..Guyi of the Star Inn, Southampton; the band
consisted of upwards of twenty vocal and instrumental per-
formers. The singing of Master Dyer was much praised ;he
is a pupil of Dr. Chard's, belonging to the Cathedial.—After
the Concert there was a Ball, and dancing was kept up with
great spirit for some time, when all departed highly gratified
with the entertainment.