The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06
ICHABOD.
A YANKEE DUELLIST.

A few years since, one Of the N. England
States was represented in the national legis-
Iature; by gentleman ofgigantic appearance
ofOrdinary talents, and unaffected patriotism.
He possessed the feelings of true Yankee
feared nothing -uman, but entertained a pc
culiar aversion to duelng. He usually tray
ellcd to the seat ofgovernment on horseback,
when his duty called him to represent his ma
tive State in Congress. He was very much
respected by his contemporaries as Il man of
correct habits and industry.
1t once happened that in the course ola de-
bate, he made use of some expression at
which young Southron took offence, and in
timated an intention to challenge the Dele
gate, after the session, for an insult which he
conceived was intended for him. The honest
Delegate, hearing this, and not wishing to be
exposed to the rudeness of this HOtspur,
mounted his faithful steed, and bid adieu to
the city of Washington on the morning fol-
lowing the day on which the House closed its
session. Arrived at Philadelphia, he stopped
at the Hotel, with the intention of passing the
night there. The landlord, after supper show
ed him room on the fourth floor.
Ia the morning. early, the servants were
summoned to- the door bya violent ringing
the door was opened and 10! our young
Southron stood before them: he hastily inqui-
red for the landlord the landlord was rous-
ed from his bed to ascertain the gentleman
pleasure. lis the Hon. Mr.. in your
house :" "Yes, Sir" ~ wish to see him.
" He cannot be disturbed SIR" {" must see
him instantly, on business of great import
ance." II dare not call him up, but if you
will step to his room you shall be conducted.
The offer being accepted, the landlord led the
way to the room of our friend, who lay quiet
Iy esconced in bed.-The young man enter
ed the room and closed and locked the door
he stepped to the bed and awoke the sleep
err; called him a coward for leaving Wash
ington so soon, told him he had insulted him,
and that he must choose one of two pistols,
which he offered him, and fight on the spot.
The old gentleman turned carelessly over in
the bed, and asked if he meant to murder him
in the bed, or if he would allow him to dress
himself. Mr.. proceeded deliberately
to dress, and after he had adjusted every
thing to his satisfaction, he turned to the 9TH
err and said. 81 let's look at them things" He
took one in his hand, turning it over, remark
ed that it appeared to be very well loaded &
primed-then took the other, as if to exam
inc that also-complimented the gentleman
ON his good taste in selecting arms-and final
ly. taking both in one hand, and walking to
the window, raised it and threw them into
the street. He instantly sprang upon his an
tagonist, seized him by the collar, dragged
him TO the head of the stairs, and called out
right Justify for the landlord; after calling till
the guests of the house were reused, and
crowding to the stairway TO know the cause
of the uproar, he twisted the nose Of the IN.
fortunate struggling gentleman, and giving
him kick, sent him flying down stairs: he
followed him to the next landing and repeat.
ed the same maneyre, uutil he arrived, hal
dead with bruises, fright and shame, in the