Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-08
Goodness In Duellng.

The circumstances attending the late duel between
Messrs Legare and Dunovant having been related in
the journals, nstancing great GOODNESS in dueing
some one has copied the following parallel in
stance:
In :: Masters House, tale of southern life
there is description of duel which is evidently
from the life, that is remarkable, not only for the
vivid it is given, but also display of the
highest courage.
The reader must understand that Mildmay, from
his quiet habits, rested under the imputaton in the
public mind that he would not fight, and, further
more, his opponent to draw his fire and then
shoot him down. When the parties arrived on the
field, the description goes on as follows:
The principals at their places, their weapons
in their hands Colonel Lee, Mr.. Moreton's second.
had the ordering of the prelimnaries, and with pro-
fessional soemnty asked:
"Genemen. are you ready :"
'' We are ready" was mutually answered.
Then, gentlemen,' said Colonel Lee, with loud
voice, upon my repeating again the question: Are
you ready Z! you to answer Yes | shall then
say Fire; One-two-three."
AT this instant, Mildmay, who was standing with
his rifle in the hollow of his left arm, to the aston
ishment of all present, dropped the butt upon the
ground, and said:
- Col. Lee, desire some information"
General Bledsoe, (Mldmay's secondly who was
now. of course, compelled be a silent spectator,
felt sickness come over him when Mildmay ap.
peared thus SO unnecessarily to interrupt the pro-
ceeding while look of sarcastic significance pass
ed between Moreton's friends, Beauchamp whisper.
ing, = Mlldmay is going to faint
-" What is it, sir % said Co.. Lee, impatently, at
the same time turning to the questioner.
g Do understand Alright, Col Lee" said Mildmay,
with an afectedly slow emphasis. " that can fire at
any time between the counts of one-two-three' !"
You can, sir p answered COL Lee, waving his
hand with authority
Upon hearing which, Nlilmay very slowly stoop-
ed down, and pinching up some dry dust between
the thumb and fore finger of his right hand without
speaking, sgnifed that he understood the arrange
ment, and instantly assumed his proper position.
General Bedsoe, whose confidence IN Mldmay 8
frmness had been so terribly shaken by what ap-
peared to be his ill-opporuned interruption instant
ly caught the deep intent of Mildmay's question, and
the of his apparent desire 10 forfy his finger
against the possibility of slipping the trigger ii
flashed upon him like lightning that it was all to de-
range MOreton's calculations about Nlildmay's ma
king quick fire; and Gen. Bledsoe, whose heart
moment before was collapsng with fear, with
thrill of admiration, could with difficulty re.
frain from falling on MiIdmay's neck and bursting
into tears
Both Moreton and MiIdmay now seemed conscious
that the instant of action had arrived for they 81
multaneously and courteously raised their weapons
as if 'presenting arms Of. Lee again in solemn
voice, asked:
"Gentlemen, you ready y
The combatants simultaneously answered, ave
are !" Then said Col. Lee
Gent enllemen-FIRE-One-
The numera had hardly escaped the lips of LIE,
before the crashing sound of Mdmay's rife echoed
far and wide, and Moreton with his weapon undis
charged sprang perpendcularly in the air, and ther
fell numbering to the earth for instant his body
trembled like aspen leaf; he essayed to raise him
self, and amid gurgling sounds could be family dis
tingui>hed the words: "My wife, my children y
and then, with long-drawn sigh, he fell back
corpse.
| Mildmay, still standing in his place, gazed sadl,
at the group kneeiing about the lieless form o
the once splendid Mr. Morton AID then, handing
his weapon 10 the General, who could scarce concpa
his exultation at the result, he mechanically move
towards his horse.
! A tpsy man went into Sunday school, and 10
few moments listened very attentively 10 the ques
tons propounded to the scholars, but, being anxou
to show his knowledge Of $ scriptur" and doctrine
he stood up, leaning the front of the pew witt
both hands, &c Parson B. said he, /" ask me som
OF them hard ques-shuns." Uncle john" said tn
parson, with solemn face iii drawling tone, don
you know you in the bonds Of sin and the depth
of iniquty q Yesir and in the gall of bitterness
| 100. Ask me another ques-shun.;'
The Rev. Jacob Gruber, we'll known as an eccen
trio, but very useful minister of the NJ. E. Church
desiringio in the elocution of one