Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

WHO btitE Ou his own pTcuiises IeIt auluuF-
lied in assuming little authority, proceed
ed to explain his views on the subject, and
ended short but characteristic speech !:
Let 'em have pair of pistols and a
Bowie apiece, nothing else ; put 'em in
dark room together, and let 'em fght 1t cut
like gentlemen.
This proposition was received with a
shout The room selected for the duel was
a sort of garret, which having no window,
was reduced to state OF total darkness by
closing the door. To this the con,batants
were conducted, and Immediately commenc-
ed their preparation for the encounter, in
which they were assisted by all present.
After being provided with weapons, Gam
bic kicked off his Shoes and Schuyler pull
ed of his boots, and rolled up his trowsers
a little way, and cut off his straps, for fear
the buttons should make noise The Ma
jor suggested that they had better take off
their coats also which they accordingly did !;
and Schuyler, while giving his to the land
lord, made this ieftesamentary disposition:
Major, said he, its highly probable
that one Of Us two will never 90 out of this
room till he's carried If happen to be
the one you'll find on me silver watch q
silver Pencil-case, and thirty dollars in New
York bills See that I'm Gecently buried.
and keep the balance for your trouble"
Il say, Major" growled Gamble, Jus:
fix me good stiff mint,julep and have it
ready for me in fifteen minutes Don't for
get, now ~
These we're the last words the combat
ants spoke.
Almost every one had left the room ex-
cept Lawson; who now stationed the parties
in opposite corners, asked if they were quite
ready, and, on receiving an affirmative re-
sponse. wished them good bye and locked
the door upon them, leaving them together,
ITO fight ii out like gentlemen"
The first thing each did was 70 change
his place five or six feet: after which they
remained some time inactive The dificul-
ties of their position win be readily ap-
preciated. II one Of the dnelists advanced
upon the other. with the intention Of COM
ing TO close quarters he might by some
slight noise expose himself to his antagon-
ist S FIRE, or might run unaware upon the
point of knife or the muz2le Of pistol
If he fred without being sure Of his man,
the fash of his pistol would guide the epe-
my in returning the shot The most natu-
raj course was for them to wait, each-i in the
hope Of exhausting his opponents patience,
and tempting him to commit some impru-
dence.
In this way they watched each other, or
rather watched for each other for about ten
minutes; when, at length, Schuyler thought
he detected the cat-ike CLEAN OF his antag-
onist's grey eyes at the opposite side of the
garret. Turning his left side in that dircc-
tion, and bringing his right arm across his
breast, be peered more eagerly than before
in the darkness. His suspicion was increas-
ed to certainty he fred. Instantly the
fire was returned; and his left arm, which
he had involuntarily raised. fell shattered
by his side In the agony Of the moment,
he hurled the discharged pistol across the
room. As it struck harmlessly on the
rough logs which formed the sidewalks, he
beard low, taunting chuckle. Human na.
ture could not bear it he fred again, a.
most at random Again the FIRE was re-
turnea-the ball piercing his side. and,
overcome by pain and loss Of blood he fell
heavily to the floor, while another fendish
laugh sounded in his ears.
But though sorely wounded. SCHUYLER
was not yet hors dc combat Raising him
self with some difficulty to a sitting posture,
he drew his knife, prepared to sell his life
as dearly as possible; only hoping that his
enemy would assail him before be was com
pletely prostrated by the loss Of blood
Scarce a minute had elapsed when he heard
faint creak Of the boards near him-Gan-
bic was evidently approaching, to give him
the coup dc grace. In another moment a
heavy foot came in contact with his wound
ed side and he once more recognised those
fiery grey eyes, as the Georgian stopped over
him. Now. or never? He collected his
fast-failiBg strength into one last effort. and
lunged upwards with all bis force. Utter
ing a wild yell Of pain and rage, Gamble
leaped into the air, and fell back-dead.
Tue party below, who had been employ
ed in betting on the combatants, rushed IN
stairs as soon as they heard the second fall.
The major opened the door and called. He
received no answer, for Schuyler had faint
ed. He was, however. soon restored to
consciousness; his wounds were bound up.
and he was put to bed for his success
made him almost a god in Major Lawson's
eyes. In a few weeks. when perfectly re-
stored to health he started for home, having
had qnite enough of that country.
His host (who possibly had some private
reasons of his own for rejoicing at Candles
death, and feeling grateful to the man who
had put him out Of the way) refused to re-
ceive one cent of compensation for board.
lodging, or attendance Nav. more he
virtually put five hundred dollars into his
pocket, by informing him of the reward
that had been offered for Gamble oeo1 mr.