American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-11-05


merits, and is met, by the most sovereign con-
tempt. |, therefore, challenge YOU to meet me
at the time and place, and with the weapon of
death, which 1t falls 10 your province TO choose
Your rival Henry FREELAND."
This note was read over and over again, then
sealed and delivered into the hands of his friend
George Newman, to whom he communicated
its contents
"WiI YOU" said George che so rash as to
meet man who is dead shot, and who has
made the art of duelng the study of his lfo1
Certain death awaits the man that stands before
him.
Il care not, returned the enraged merchants
Gam tamely to bear the cold insults of a viii
lain, who has baseIy snatched from my arms
the object | most loved on earth, and bias ed
my happiness forever; No, there are wrongs
which are beyond human endurance, and there
are Pangs that would sooner perish than en-
durc."
"Be it so, then" returned George, II will
deliver the message, and may no mischief grow
out OF the impropriety."
The very morning Of the day on which the
marriage of Albert Maitland and Julia Sum
ncrvic was to take place, was fixed for the
hostile meeting of the two enragcd rivals. All
the preceding night Henry frceland walked the
iloor pmlosophzng on the power of that pas
sion, which the charms of woman impants in
the heart of man. The persuasive eIoqucncc
of woman, said he to himself, was the cause Of
the fall Of all mankind, and the charms of the
beautiful Helen OF Greece caused Troy to fall,
and the proud palaces of Priam, with the lofty
towers Of Han, to lie level with the dust. And
now, soli!oquIIcd he, / shall soon, perhaps be
u victim to the love of woman.
While he was Thus musing, the day downed,
and the sun never rose upon Il lOyelier June
morning, Pcrhlps to rise Az more to HIN, but
to go down upon his grave. The reflection
was a sad one, aud brought tears into his eyes,
as he thought Of the happy moments he had
spent in the presence of the fair, but faithless
Julia; yet his was not mind to finch from its
purpose, or to be melted by sympathetic feel
lngs,
Henry Freeand attired himself as usual; par
took of a light breakfast; and, after making his
will, prepared to meet his antagonist. The
party arrived at The celebrated duclling ground
at BIadensburg about eleven o'clock; and, after
the usual prcIlmlnarCs, the ground was mea-
surcd off The pistol was the weapon chosen,
and six PAGES the distance. Attempts were
made by the seconds TO bring matters to an ami
cable conclusion, but they proved futile, and it
was at length agreed, as both parties were UNI
compromising, that the dispute should be de-
clGCd by the duello. Lots were cast for the
privilege of the first fire, and won by Henry,
who raised his pistol and fired, but missed II
was now the right of Albert Maitland TO adj
vance half way and take deliberate aim, for
such was the agreement made by the seconds.
Certain death now seemed to be the fate of the
merchant, but TO the establishment of all, he
fired and missed. Another attempt at reconc-
latlon was made, but the terms were humiliat-
ing and displeasing to both, and after much al
teTcation, it was agreed that the antagonists
should have another fire The face of Matt
land had become as pale as DEATH Il trembling
seized him; and as the word was given to fire,
the pistol fell from his hand as the report of
both pistols was heard, and both of the antago-
nists fell to the ground. The whole of the
spectators now gathered around, while the sur
geon examined the wounds and pronounced
both to be MORALLY wounded. The place where
they fought, was the very same spot where the
brave Decatur fell
With every possible secrecy the wounded
combatants were borne back TO the city, and
it was now, when the dark winged angel OF
death was lowering DER the unhappy Henry,
that he began TO look back upon happier days,
and to muse upon the rapidly approaching
hour when he should be wrapped in the sable
habiIiments of the grave. The love Of Julia
was still strong in his heart, ana he would have
given worlds to receive her forgiveness, before
his dying heart should cease to pusate forever.
1t was night ere the carriages, which con-
veyed the wounded combatants, arrived in the
city. With the utmost secrecy they were con-
veyed to the same house, where every comfort
was administered by the friends who attended
them.
The gay and graceful Julia was already at
tired in her bridal dress, and her blooming face
was clothed in smiles. She was sitting before
large Mirror ad justing her head-dress, when
servant entered and placed IN her hand
written note. She no sooner had read it than
she fled from the apartment no one knew wifi
Their. AS she entered the room to which the
wounded combatants had been conveyed,
wild shrek rung upon every ear, and she rush
cd to the couch OH which Henry lay
'Oh! how have you been deceived" she
cried, land how rashly have you paid the pc
nally of that deception. Thus have men of
ten doubted the affection of woman, and cher
ishng that doubt, they have been betrayed to
ruin. They listen to the tales of the cnyous,
%hIlc they doubt the vow Of purest affection"
AS the eye OF Julia caught the eye of the
expiring Maitland, another scream lung on
Henry's ear, and starting, he awoke.
"Why, what in the world is the matter, Mr.
Freeand," said his clerk, shaking him, ''you
have certainly been dreaming"
AS observed before, the merchant had fallen
into reverie in his chair, in the counting
room, and while sleeping, had been enjoying
delicious dream of love, in which he imagined,
what he often iancied when awake, that Ju-
liza heart was not sincere. Happy indeed was
he to fnd it all dream. Julia remains as
fair and lovely as ever in the eyes of our young
merchant, and equally as much beloved.
RELHUEB.
FIRE AT MONTREAL. A fire occurred at
Montreal on the 30th ult., which consumed Sc
ven buildings on Victoria Square, owned by