The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-29
A HoRRID COMBINATION OF EVENTS

We have before published hasty account of
murder committed at Knoxville, H., under very pc
culiar circumstances. The st. Louis Bulletin con-
tains some further particulars. II seems that the
deed was perperaed in revenge Of an indignity Of
fered to young lady.
.The murderer was her brother. They were
both arresledhe principal, and his sister sus-
picion of instgating him TO the crime. She is said
to be very beautiful and interesting girl and but
l6 years of age On Saturday, The 18Th an 1nyesti-
CATION of the matter was had at Springfield and she
was discharged with immense applause from the
The individual who lost his life had made an in.
famous attack upon the lady, which she resisted
with honor For this outrage the deceased was re-
cognized to appear and answer for the crime. With
view of preparing public sentiment in his favor
upon trial, he was meanwhile industrious IN circu-
lang reports injurious to the young lady's reputa-
ton His attempt however, 10 add insult to injury,
was met, as we have stated by some one from
window Of hotel in the discharge ola rifle, which
killed him on the spot.
Not a breach OF suspicion was ever before whis-
pered against the reputation and fair fame OF this
Young girl and the result of the investigation shows
that she has ever been beyond suspicion"
From The Louisville Journal
FATAL ArrRAY-About two or three weeks ago,
quarrel occurred between Mr.. A. G. Woodson and
Mr.. Charles Scott, both Of Randolph, Tenn, and
the former sent challenge to the latter. Scott re-
piled in writing-"For sufficient reasons will not
fight you duel; If you think this cowardice, you
can see me at any time in the street" The note was
and he Immediately armed hmselfto attack Scott on
the street. Twice Scott got out Of the way to avoid
an encounter, out Woodson at length stationed him
self near the door of warehouse, which Scott had
entered and, when he came out, addressed him in
harsh language, at the same time drawing pistol.
Scott, seeing Woodson's pistol, instantly drew his
own and shot his antagonist in the neck. Woodson
fired without effect. They then closed, and in the
struggle Woodson inflicted wound on SCOTS
head with the butt of his pistol and Scott shot Wood
son about three inches below the heart. Woodson
died in about four days, and Scott was taken before
an examining court and discharged. ...
A THREEroLD DuEL.-A most sanguinary scene
about to take place in Arkansas, opposite Prince
ton, at the last dates. The New Orleans Picayune
states that the chief principals had been endeavorng
for several weeks settle their differences at Nat
chez Once they met on the field but before hostil-
tiles commenced, they apprehendedby the civil
authorities. They were subsequently bound over to
keep the peace both in Mississippi and Louisiana
" Thirst for blood, however, seems to be Unsuitable
and one of the individuals concerned stood pledged
our informant staes 10 fight three different antago-
nsts in one day. The fights we understand, were
to be with pistols, but a variety Of other weapons
were taken along-among others, the deadly Bowie
knife. These latter instruments, we are told, were
whetted and dressed up at Grand Gulf as the parties
passed up, avowedy with the intention OF being used
in the field