Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-06-28
THE LATE LYNCHBURG TRAGEDY.

Finding ourselves in precisely the same predica-
ment as the Baltimore "American," in regard 70
this most unhappy catastrophe, we cannot perhaps
do better than adopt the following article from that
paper of yesterday.
From TIE BALrTMoRr AnEaIcAS OF JUsK 49,
The circumstances connected with the late melancholy
event at Lynchbug, which resulted in the death Of Mr.
TERRY, editor Of the Vrgnian," and Of Mr.. SAUsDERs
bis assaian have drawn the sympathes Of that community
so strongly on the side Of the former that fund Of ten thou
sand dollars has been raised by the citizens of Lynchbu for
the support and education Of Mr. TERars children. Having
alluded to this unfortunate days ago in
nexion with the subject Of newspaper controversies is pro-
per that correct statement Of the facts pertaining the
affair should appear in columns. II was not our purpose
the paragraph referred TO- sude the occurrence with
any view upon either Of the parties concerned
The subjoined statement from the Lynchburg Vngnian
of the 18th:
On the 26th ulmo this paper the request of the suthor
copied from the Republican communication signed Camp
be defending DR.. Saunders from structures upon his
due, in the Convention upon the basis question, which a
peared in the Liberty Sentinel Mr.. Terry 10 transferring
the article 10 question to his columns, he bad not PUBLISH
ed the editorial article Of the Sentinel TO which was re-
sponse and he did with Campbell in his
argument conclusions thought it necessary express his
views upon the point under discussion. This be did
in terms the most respectful and courteous was bis habit
free from all personalities and acpon Of wrong motives
Dissent from the opinions of the of public
upon occasion Of the highest Sate interest could
scarcely be couched in language mild and gentleman
like, consistently with proper conceptions Of the duty and
freedom Of the press. On seeing this editorial Dr. Ssun-
ders letter the Republican, which copied into
the Vrgnian Of Thursday last and from its personal char
acte naturally elected reply Of different temper from the
article Of the a6h umo. OF these two productionsit is
not purpose speak They Published side by side
and the readers Of this paper have had the opportunity Of
| rable consequences.
On Thursday morning. about eight o'clock, Mr.. Terry,
while conversDg with gentleman at the corner Of the
Market House, approached by Mr. James D. Saunders
eldest of Dr. Saunders who asked 's this Mr. Terry"
On receiving affirmative answer, Mr. Saunders struck Mr..
Terry three blows the head with walking Mr.
Terry staggered by the severity Of the assault but prompt
y rallied and drew improved Colt pistol At this moment
Mr. Bgges, Of most efficient police officers, from
high of duty, and at the imminent risk Of his lite gall
any threw himself between the pares and called in vain
upon the bystanders for assistance Mr. Teys first shot
without effect. Mr.. Saunders who armed with two
small secocking pistols, fred the ball taking effect in Mr.
Bggers' leg Mr. Terry discharged second shot, which
unfortunately struck Mr. Bggers in the ehy part Of his arm,
passing between the bones and naictog severe wound
Thus disabled, and finding bis efforts not seconded Mr. Big
gers stepped asde leaving the space clear Mr. Saunders
fred second time, the ball striking Mr.. Terry little below
the chest and passing into the stomach. After each fire Mr.
Saunders threw his pistols at Mr. Terry Mr. Terry dis
charged bis pistol after receiving bis antagonists fire, and
with fatal effect the ball striking Mr. Saunders abdomen and
passing out obquey to the lef The parties then closed,
and Mr. Saunders wrested the pistol from Mr. Terys hand
applied the muzze to his head, and would have killed him
instantly but that he supposed to be acquainted with
the mechanism Of the lock- The parties then separated
and supporsdby friends walked short dsance-Mr Saun-
des to the chamber of Messrs Mosby Hocombe and Mr..
Terry the residence Of Dr. Blackford Mr. Teys wound
was from the first believed BY himself and feared by his
friends be mortal Mr.. Saunder the contrary, at
first not supposed to have received fatal injury, but the
symptoms became rapidly Of alarming character and
after suffering great deal Of pain, he expired about O'clock
p NJ Mr.. Terry fingered until Sunday, at o'clock P. M