The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-29

FATAL Duel mt New Orleans
| The New Orleans Diamond, Of Sunday the 10Th
instant, comes 10 MS with the following account Of
a duel, which took place there on the day pre-
| vcus;-
There was considerable excitement in the city
last evening, ia consequence OF hostile meeting
between Mr.. Huestop, Of the Baton Rouge Gazette,
and the Hon Aleee Labranche. The public are
we'll acquainted with the particulars which led 10
this meeting, and as they were stated IN cur paper
OF Thursday, we do not deemit necessary toreier
| to them again.
The parties met at six O'Clock, at "the oaks"
A short distance from the GENTLY road. The dis
lance agreed upon forty yards, and the weapons
selected double. barreled shot guns, 10 be loaded
with ba-the parties to fire between the words one
and i've They fought four rounds, the result OF
which was as folows;-
FIRST round-Mr Labranche discharged both
barrels at the same time, and before MIR: Hueston
had fired a second barrel the time fixed upon ex-
| pired. Of course, he lost fire.
Second roundabout fired single barrels at inter-
walls Mr.. Labranche's second barrel struck the
pantaoons OF Mr. Hueston, and passed through the
knees OF them, without touching the flesh
| Third round.-Mr. Labranche fired both barrels
at the same time the balls passed through the hat
of Mr. Hueston, about two inches apart.
Fourth round Mr. Hueston fred first. Mr.. La.
branches shot took effect in the lef side, on the
last rio, and passed out on the other side, ranging
| low down. He threw his gun forw ard, and fell
| back at full length on the ground. The wound was
at first pronounced mortal by the physicians in at
| tendance.
The parties exhibited on the ground the utmost
| GOODNESS and fortude. Mr.. Hueston was placed
| on litter and carried to house the ground
We are happy to state that at late hour last night,
| hopes were entertained of his recovery.
p. s Most sincerely do we regret the duty that
| devoves upon us OF announcing the death of Mr.
| Hueston. He expired at half past III o'clock, in
| the fall possession Of his mental faculties
| Afsw days before the meeting, the following pa
| raoranh apneared in Nev Orlea nc nonev which
| may explain the immediate cause OF the duel:-
A iracas occurred last night at the St Charles,
between Mr.. HuestOn, OF the Baton Rouge Gazette,
and MIR. Libranche, member OF Congress elect from
The Second District growing out OF an editorial ar
ticle which appeared in the laft number OF the Ga
zette, rejecting severely upon the Congressional
Delegation OF Louisiana in the next Congress. The
parties were separated before serious injury re-
suited to either.
To the Editor OF the paper in which this appeared,
Mr.. Hueston thus addressed himself.-
regret exceedingly that my good friends of the
Herald should have brought my Private affairs be-
| fore the public. An editor though am, cannot
conceive that my actions an Individual, what
may occur to me as an individual, belong more 10
the public, ere more interesting to them, than
what Is done by, or happens to other men.
But since it has been stated that had difference
with Mr.. Labranche, must say, this is a mistake.
A person, In company with two three others, did
come and ask my name Wednesday evening,
while / was playing a game of billiards with
friend IN the st. Charles Exchange, and when
answered TO it, one of the company threw his arms
| around my arms and body, and endeavored to hold
| ne, whi,e the person who had asked my name
| struck me on the head with stick. threw the
man who had taken hold OF me, dsengaged myself
| from him. and turned 10 look for the one who had
used the stick. He was gone. was informed al
forwards that this man was MIR. Acee Labranche,
| member elect 10 Congress, from the Second Con-
gressonal District, Louisiana.
state this 10 rect the error in the Herald Gan
error uGlnte nonaD and Tor that purpose alone. |
had no dispute, or difficulty, or fight, or fracas with
Mr. Labranche. He absented himself from the
place too soon to allow me that pleasure.
]. HUEsToN,
The following rejoinder was subsequently pub
llshed by friends of Mr.. Labranche:-
To The PUBLIC-The undersigned have perused
with surprise the statement given In the Herald OF
this morning by Mr.. Hueston, editor Of the Baton
Rogue Gazette, relative to the chasse ment inflct-
ed upon him by Mr.. Alcee Labranche, for false
and shameful publication respecting that gentleman
In that statement of Mr.. Hueston, there is not
single word of truth He asserts that MIR Labranche
struck him while he was held in the arms of one OF
the friends who accompanied him, and that when
he dlsengaeed himself, Mr.. was hurrying away
affair from beginning TO end. Mr. Labranche In
tended 10 leave toxn at o'cock Wednesday
last, when one Of his friends placed in his hands the
paper containing the article from the Baton Rouge
| Gazette, in which he was so UNANIMOUSLY abused
Hearing that Mr.. Hueson the editor Ct that paper,
| was in town, he Immediately went in pursuit OF
hum, but was unable to find him till the evening,
when he met with him in the billiard room of The
st. Charles Hotel.
The undersigned, perceiving the excited state Of
Mr. Labranche's mind. and aware OF his great
bodily strength, accompanied him for other
purpose than to prevent him from using 100 much
violence upon Mr.. Hueston. Mr. Labranche en-
tered the billiard room, some five six PAGES in
advance OF one of the undersigned, Mr. Bouligny)
and the other was still further In the rear Mr.
L. went up TO MIR. H, and said" Are you Mr..
Hueston, editor of the Baton Rouge Gazette p
Mr. n. holding cue In his hand, answered "Yee,"
offering his hand to Mr. l.. Mr. l. said 81 am Mr.
Labranche," and instantly struck him severe
blow with hickory cane across the lace. Mr. II.
was stunned, and Mr. Labranche repeated the blow
several tmes-when the undersigned intertered, in
order, as they suppose d. to preserve the lie OF Mr.
who was saved from falling by one of the un-
designed, (Mr Bougny) and III doing so Mr.. Is.
received blow on the arm Mr.. II, was quite IN
sensible for some time, during which Mr.. La
branche remained in the room; and was with some
difficulty induced to retire by one Of his friends,
who apprehended that H was dead, and wanted
Mr. Labranche to avoid the police.
From this plain, UNIV arnished statement OF facts, 1t
is evident that Mr.. Huestons account oil the mat
ter in this mornings Herald entirely false-inta-
mously false So far from being held while Mr..
Labranche struck him, the truth is, one came
near him till he wins senseless under the blows Of
MIR L., and so far from Mr.. l.. hurrylDg away, he
was persuaded to retire by friend while Mr. Hues-
ton was insensbe-and next day sent two Q: his
friends to Mr. H. to. tell him the number OF his
house, and the street in which II Is situated, and TO
express his willingness to give any satisfaction TO
Mr. H. that he could require.
Toe undersigned conceive themselves bound by
regard to truth and integrity to contradict IN this
formal manner, the base false hoods contained IN
Mr.. Hueston's staeme mt, which are as revolving to
| man OF honor as blow from cane.
| GUsTAvE BoULlGNY,
| ARTHUR GUILLoTTE,
| EDMUND GANUcHsAU.
| The undo rsgned was not present at the COM
mencement OF The beating given to Mr.. Hueston by
| Mr.. Acee Labranche, but came into the room
whilst the former stunned, his head being sup
ported by MIR Bouligny. Fearing that he was kill
ed, the undersigned expressed his apprehension 10
Mr.. Labranche, and begged him to retire to avoid
being arrested by the police. After much persua-
| sion Mr.. L. complied with the wishes of the under