American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-25

not ask without the imputaton of vanity, is
there in this community who might not be
proud to stand in the relation now hold to
the volunteers of the city of Baltimore, and
more especially 20 the gallant regiment 1t Is
my distinguished honor TO command? 1t was
my fortune to be called to the command oil
the SD Regiment at time when they had al
ready earned widespread reputation for dis
cipllne and efficiency, not surpassed by any
other volunteer soldiery of the country; and
may ! not assert, that this high reputation they
have continued to uphold to the present time.
Having now, for some years, enjoyed an init
mate personal acquaintance not only with the
officers of the SD Regiment, but with the rank
and file that composed its strength, can in
all sincerity declare, that my confidence in
them has continued to increase, and it might
well be said, without fear of contradiction, that
no body of citizen soldiery has ever displayed
more ardent patriotism and devotion to the
public veal, than they have manifested on all
occasions when their services have been in
voked in aid Of the civil authority.
! thank you for this testimonial of your
friendship and confidence; it shall be retained
and cherished by me, as one of the most high
ly priced proofs Of the regard of those whose
good opinions have struggled to obtain
Around it shall cluster many pleasing remem-
brances of our united efforts to render our
selves better able to obey the call of our coun-
try when her peace shall be invaded by TO-
reign foe, or disturbed by domestic violence
And of one fact feel assured, the past con-
duct of the SD Regiment is the best guaran-
tee-that their swords will never be drawn in
an unrighteous cause, nor sheathed with dis
honor.
After the presentation, the company sepa-
rated, and the invited guests partook of a col
latOn which had been prepared for them.
THE TRAGEDY AT DigrGcftuL
.Nob-Lynch La,v. We have already briefly
noticed an ARRAY at Nashville, Tenn, between
Mr. Robert Porterield,a worthy citizen of that
place, and one E. Z. G, Judson, in which the
former was killed. The last Nashville Wing
gives detailed account of the whole affair,
with the particulars relative to the proceedings
Of disgraceful mob by whom Judson was sez-
ed and attempted to be hung. We make few
extracts from it:
Robert Porterfied, whose untimely death
whole community is now deploring, having
| learning that E. Il. G. Judson had stated that
he had had criminal intercourse with his, Por-
terfield's, wife, sought an interview with the
latter, on Wednesday last, in presence of seve-
raj individuals, to one of whom, it was said,
Judson had made the statement. That indi-
vdual, when asked, in Judson's presence, if
such statement had been made to him by judi
son, promptly answered in the Affirmative
Judson strenuously denied it; but, Porterfed,
placing no confidence in his denial, drew O pis-
tol and would have shot him on the spot, had
he not been prevented from doing so by those
who were present. On the evening of the day
in which this interview took place, the indivi-
dual at whose Office it was held made known
to:Mr. John Porterfield, the brother of the de-
ceased, that prior to the interview, Judson had
called upon him and confessed that he had
made the statement in question to the ndivi-
dual about to be brought forward as witness,
but that for the purpose of saving his fe,which
he knew would be taken by the Porterfelds, if
the fact were proven Upon him, he intended to
deny ever having said any thing of the kind
But the Messrs. Porterfield became entirely sa-
tisfied that Judson had made the infamous
statement charged upon him, and, we are ia
formed upon reliable authority, that there can
not be doubt of his having made il.
Notwithstanding this, however, the affair
might have been dropped here, but for the fact,
that on Friday, Judson and Mrs Porterfeld
were known to be alone together for consi-
derable time at the graveyard in the vicinity
of town. When this circumstance was reveal
ed to her unfortunate husband, he fell to the
floor, as if ball had penetrated his heart
He was of singularly amiable and confding
disposition and devotedly attached to his wife.
In this frame of body and mind he proposed
to his brother, John Porterfield, on Saturday,
about half after three o'clock, to take walk,
without any expectation, it is confidently be-
lieved, of meeting with Judson. Unfortunate
ly, however, they met with Judson near the
Sulphur Spring, when a rencounter immediate
ly took place. Three shots were fred at JUDD
son, as we understand, he backing the while,
and protesting Discrimination to shoot. After
the third shot, he fired and shot Robert Por-
terfeld in the forehead, just above the right
eye, of which wound the latter died about | |
o'clock that night. The news that Judson
had killed Porterfield soon spread like Wild
fire. The public mind, wound up TO pitch
of deep and maddening excitement, was in a
condition to be thrown off its balance.
A large crowd soon collected in and around
the court house, where Judson, who had been
Immediately apprehended, was brought before
an examining court. The court was in the
act Of preparing an order for his commitment
to Jail, when J. Porterield, frantic at his broth
er's death and injuries, made his appearance in
the court room, and the cry burst forth from
the crowd, snake way for John Porter6eld-
let him kill Judson!" The sheriff, Laner,
who was in the clerks box, where also was
Judson, sprang forward and met Porter6eld,
who had jumped over the railing behind the
bar, about midway between the railing and the
box, seized, and with the aid of one Of his as
sistants, held him for some moments-Porter-