Litchfield enquirer., 1838-11-15

A Singular Duel-The Richmond Wing in an
nouncing the death OF Col. F. B. Powell, Of Powhat-
county. Va, furnishes a very interesting account
Of duel that was fought some years since between
that gentleman and Col w. s. Archer of the same
State: The terms were pistols at ten PAGES. The
first fire wasinefectua, and Col. Archer proposed in
order make quicker work Of it, that both parties
fire, within what distance and time they pleased :
Col. Powell agreed. The word was given and the lat
ter fired wi.hop, leaving his place hitting Col Arch
was, fastened. Archer, advanced until his pistol
touched his antagonists breast exclaimng, Sir yonr
life is in my hands-make acknowledgements, or I'll
blow in make
and exposing his bare bosom to the instrument OF
DEATH tainted Col. Archer to fire. in terms that ind
Gated his unyieldng frnness Of soul. :" will not
kill SD brave man. the reply Of the latter as
be fired in the dir. Col Powell apologized, now that
the means of intimidation removed they both
shed tears. shook hands, and proved the sincerity OF
the reconciliation by continuing after the best
friends .g.1
Trial for Murder.-'We learn from the Sangamon
m"rder Of d. Dr. Esy e "r
ced on the morning Of the 9Th inst, and occ9paed the
attention Of the Court until the evening Of the 18th
utas, the Jury r returned verdict Of Not Ga;y
Twenty persons were challenged Peremptorily, and
three or four hundred for cause. '>-herald. p.
This is a case in which brother avenged gross
Insult upon ms SISTER ny putIilg thS deSItSsOs ~
death. The deceased, BY imposing false tale upon
him IN sIegh to visit friend Having conveyed
her desolate place, he made most foul attempt
upon her, from which she with difficulty escaped
When the deed became known, the offender had tho
audacity alege that the lady acted IN concert with
him. for her own dishonor For this the brother shot
him down as he would have shot down ra6ld beast
Of prey and as such he deserved to be considered
Cincinnati Gazette saS .E53Ea AT
Public Dinner to the Hon. John Ben.-The citizens
Of Paris Tennessee, gave public dinner to Mr.. Bell.
one of the most distinguished Representatives IN
Congress from this noble Wing State, Mr.. Claywas
invited TO attend. but duties at home prevented hm
and in answer his invitation, he sent letter. writ
ten ut Ashland, from which we make the following
extract: Ill 44L 9r .fE n \.
Among other strange and dangerous principles d
government which have been introduced within the
last few years. IS remarkable than the sys-
tenn OF rewards and punishmens, which has been sSr
ed upon Devotion TO power is the highest anu o.ci.
the only recommendation 20 Executive pauUu sS
whilst to question the fafibility Of ieadihs ,,
Of the Administration, is regarded s. bv he
people, OF pariizan OF the ~ ~ ~ vo,,r e.
didate for Office is sure passport % ils 81
that The most to get ollce e 70 lose one
Numerous examples might be gwen o. s1ls ps9cuces
hut will mention only TWO. a ~ ~ ~ H.; no
beinS rejected by the People, was soon at
isr rewas5ed 6y high Executive Office at Washing
&C. NJ vvher, he poted and threatened, in conse-
cmsnee ar another rejected candidate for the same
Once. az less jealous taiih. being appointed TO For
more lucrative Office in Philadelphia. The other
instance is in your own state. A Senator who had
LOST the confidence Of the People Of Tennessee, has
been recently compensated by q seat in the Cabinet