Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-10-31
A Desperate Duel in California-All
about a Young Lady.

The Stockton fCal) Argus has the follow
ing account Of the duel between Mr.. G. M.
Black and Colonel Casey, which resulted in
the death Of the latter,
A duel came off at an early hour Tuesday
morning, few miles from the city, between
Mr. q. NJ. Blair and Col. Casey, both OF
Mercer county. A bitter anir,ysity hes for
some time past existed between the parties,
glowing out OF rivalry in the effort to ob.
tain the hand Of Miss L., youpg lady OF
prepossessing personal appearance and ac-
complishments, at present resi1ipg with her
father bn the Stanislans. Mr. Blair and Col.
Casey met III the bar-room Of tho Weber
House, on Monday morning. each accompa-
nied by friends, where q conversation epeued
between them, at first apparently in friend
ly manner but Blair, becoming vexed at the
indifference which his rival assumed, made
some severe charges which Casey denounced
as false, and at THE same time, rising from his
seat, struck Blair severe blow with his fists.
Casey drew hs revolver but was prevented
from using 1t by persons present. Blair being
unarmed; stepped back, but was pursued by
Casey, who dealt him another blow upon the
face. The friends of the parties however,
succeeded Id preventing bloodsbed, aud re-
storing order; shortly after which, arrange
ments were made for settlement of the dif-
ficulty by other means. Yesterday morning
WIS fixed as the time Of meeting ut place
three miles from the city. where the parties
met at about daylight, accompanied by few
spectators. The ground was measured dis
tanee Of ten spaces, and the word being given
shots were exchanged. On the first fire.
each party missed aim. The second shot
took effect upon Casey, causing slight flesh
wound. Upon attempting third shot, the
rrl hAar iaf al ratn a1 n ra
volts in consequence of an exploded cap
lodging upon tho tube. Firing was then dis
continued for ten minutes, during which time
tho weapons, Colts six-shooters, were re-
loaded 10 every chamber, and frng was again
resumed. Each party exchanged six shots
in quick succession without the word" three
Of which took effect upon Casey, while Blair
escaped without injury.
The most dangerous wound received by
Casey was shot which entered the perltoneum
or abdominal lining. A ball also passed
through the abdominal muscles. Notwith-
standing the wounds received by Col. Casey,
il 10 said that he exhibited an apparent uncon-
Germ throughout the firing. He was brought
into the city by his friends. and is at present
at the Magnolia House. Blair, as might have
been expected. has made his escape, probably
to await the result of Cnsey's wounds.
We have known Col Casey Tor u number
of,years as one of the earliest settlers upon
the farming lands along the Tuolnmne river.
He is known and esteemed by large circle
of friends And acquaintances. az gentleman
worthy of all confidence; and we trust that
the unfortunate affair IN which he has become
involved, may not terminate fatally. The
duel is. undoubtedly one of the most despe-
/ rato ou rrco>,, .sd we enlv resret the necss-
sity that compelled a resort to such hasar-
dous means OF adjusting personal difficulty.
The San joaquin Republican says, that
badly wosnded as Colonel Casey wns, he in
sisted upon having another round of ak shots
EACH which his friends, of course, prohibited