Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-11-17
GEORGE JAMES TROTTER.

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GEORGE JAMES TROTTER
Since the above remarks and extracts from the
"Reporter' and Gazette" Were prepared for the
Press, the Editor of the "Argus' has given up the
author of publication, which appeared m that pa
per, signed "an Eye M OF which the follow
ing is an cxtract:-Afer publishing tho corrcspon-
dcncc, no SAYS,
This closed the correspondence upon the sub
eci, and accordingly the parties met at the dcsg-
mated place. Mr.. Wickliffc and his friends arrived
half hour too late, aud apologised stating that they
had been lost. Dir. Trotter aud Mr.. Wicklfe bow
cd nj respectful distance, neither speaking. Doc
tor Ritche demanded flash of the pistols-both fl
red handsomely He then cnuured If Can't. John
son had than brace pistols on tho ground
He replied that he had Alr. Trotter then offered
to lend Mr. Wickkfe one, giving him choice, and
took Ar WlckiiiS to his blanket where the pistols
were deposited, aud he made his selection Ii was
stipulated that each party should take two brace of
pistols to the ground, and it certainly surprising
hat Doctor Richie should have asked the Ques-
ton.
When tho parties had taken their stands. Can't.
Johnson requested AJr. Wckhffe to hold his PTS
tol more pcrpcndicularly Mr.. Trottcr reouest,nr
his friend to leave this entirely to Mr. ". and pro,
coed at once. In casting lots for the word Dr.
Richie oh, aimed ii, and accordingly gave the word
each time. Immediately utter the first TIRE Mr.
Wickfc observed very sharply, II demand second
6ro;' Trotiet advancing To hun, replied Sir Won
shall have 1t tcitF pleasure" Mr. ". requested
permission G! Mr.. Il. TO load his own pistol, which
was granted without hesitation. tn parties tough,
With their coats off
In about ten or 1T cen minutes, the parties tool;
their stations for second fire. The word was civ
en- and Mr. Wckiifc received a sh ju-t above The
hip. Ii has been stated hat he fred whilst in the
lact failing. This is Holcman's version This IS
not the 'ci; for he was standing erect when he Cred
He observed tint he was q dead man and died
from honorable in;entions." Capt. Johnson then
enqui-ed If inc satisfied lie replied II nm,
Sir; am shot and not able TO fire again" 'Firr,
looking towards his Surgeon he requested them 10
i"come and take him. an this time he ,Oas standing.
and did not tidi, but afterwards paeIng both hands
behind hun upon the ground, he eusci himself down
Il has also boon stated that the first fire. the
pistol of Mr. Wckllfe flashed. This assertion has
been pissed by Mr.. Protter and his friends
through mere courtesy it gas neither said or wins
pered on The ground that the pistol had not rome off
/ 1t was considered by all parties rs 4 fire, and Mr.
Trot'cr never heard otherwise uu otter TIE dealt,
of .Ir. Wicklft'
! The above extract purporis to he detail of The
| circumstances attending the late meeting between
.Er George James Trottcr. and .ifr Cinries Uick-
hGe The auther is GEORGE JAMES TRorrEu.
Himself
At present, I forbear any comment upon tho ruil-
t. vanity. with winch this paliry brsggart has at
tempted IN his own description of himself 10 pla
the hero. torbear remark upon The hcartlcss and
dastardIy nahgnIy which seeks its internal reveI
even upon lie reputation of the generous md gallant
victim OF his caiumny and his vcngence, now bower
less in his grave.
saw and marked the conduct aud department of
GEoBGE JAMES TRorTER on the ground: and 7
have carefully read his publication alluded to-I too
was IAN eye witness" by arrangement ofthe parties
ana from he whole together, pronounce and brand
HIM COWARD and LIAR. The former. I most
sincerely belleyc-the latter ! can and will nrova
binl 10 Oe' J. II. HOFFMAN.