Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-07-30
Fatal RencOuntre.

The Paducah Kentu ckian Of last Satur-
day has the following account of fatal
rencountre in that place between Judge
Campbell and Mr.. Austin, in which the
latter was killed. A son OF Mr. Austin
publishes card in the Paducah Kent OK
ian, in which he says that he and all his
family freely forgive Judge Campbell; and
his language goes 10 e2Honerate the Judge
from al blame in the transaction. Judge
CAM ball wished TO withdraw from the
Canvass for the Convention after this oe.
currence, but the citizens Of Paducah held
a public meeting and requested him not to
do so.-Ohao Statesman.
On Monday last an unfortunate rencoun-
tire between the Hon. James Campbell and
Benedict Austin, occurred at the Court
house, which resulted in the death of Mr..
Austin. Mr.. Austin and Judge Campbell
were both candidates for the Convention.
Mr.. Austin at Mr. Aliens some weeks ogo,
used very insulting. and conntemptuous
language toward the Judge and his family.
No notice Of his remarks was taken by
the Judge at tl.at time. They afterwards
met on the stump at Wyatl's campground
where Mr.. Austin was very polite and
courteous toward the Judge. and after the
speaking Judge Campbell remarked to Mr.
Austin IN friendly way, saying, "Bene,
diet, felt little inclined to give you q
taking for your conduct at Aliens, bu
your behavior to-day has been such that
tree y forgive you" Fhey then shook
hands and dined together. On Monday
last Mr.. Austin spoke first and in his re-
marks was very abusive, and stated lha
Judge Campbell at Aliens had trumped or
ialsehood to injure him Oh account Of hi:
religion, he being Roman Catholic =
The Judge had, by way of Illustrating tllt
sovereignty Of the people in this country
related conversation between himself ant
Mrs. Adair. Mrs. White the daughte
of Gov. Adair, when at Rome, was anx
lous to see the Pope, but was informed tha
all who visited the Pope, less than sove
reigns, were required to kiss the Pope's bis
toe. Mrs. White was unwilling to do this
and remarked that she was u sovereign
etc. The apecdote had been related BY
the Jud ge on several occasions before Mr.
Austin became candidate.
Mr.. Austin on Menday last in hi
speech, was very abusive, and charged Ii
Judge with falsAhood. The Judge poitel
asked for an explanation, and inquired q
Austin if he ntended-,S say that The anec
dote was untrue or had (Judge Campbell
told falsehooi. Mi. Austin in a yer,
insulting manner remarked syour state
ment was as false as hell,' advancing TO
ward the Judge, thrustinE his face in tha
OF the Judge and clnching his fist in hos
tile and menacing attitude. They were or
the Judges platform. AS Mr.. Austin aa
vanced the Judge struck him a feeble blow
with his fist. Mr.. Austin advanced ant
struck the Judge several blows in the face
the Judge was driven back 10 the steps
as far as he could retreat without DANCE
of being thrust backward over the step
some five feet high, he still facing Austin
drew pistol and fired, killing MIR. A. in
stantly. The Judge Immediately gave
himselfup. On Tuesday he was brought
before a court of inquiry, four magistrates
sitting. and was discharged without dis
sen,ing voice.