Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-10-15
The Duel between Broderick and re,.,

The expected duel between Senator
Broderick and Judge Terry, took place
this morning at quarter TO 7 o'clock ina
ravine on Davis ranch, San Maleu coun.
~. about 9 miles south OF the east end Of
lake MERGED, and 10 or IL miles tom
this city. They and their seconds, aud
about fifty other persons. many of them
personal friends OF one or the other Of the
parties, repaired TO The appointed place at
The appointed time, and directly took their
stations in pursuance Of the arrangements
made Yesterday. Mr.. Broderick had won
the choice OF posi- ion and also tie word
OF fire. The distance was ten PAGES.
The weapons dueIlins pistols, which were
loaded by Mons. Lsgorde, Of 2O5 Wash
ington street.
The seconds Of Mr.. BroJerick were
Joseph C. McKibbin and Mr.. Coslon.
ex.Sheriff of Siskyou county; those of
Judge Terry were Thomas Hayes and
Calhoun Benham. 1t fell 10 the lot Of
COuIlon to announce the conditions of the
fight. which he repeated twice in loud.
clear voice. They were, that he would
ask "Are you ready ?" and wait for re-
Spouse. He would then pronounce the
words "Fire One Two ~ during
which the shots were 10 be fired. Cal
houn Benham repeated the conditions on
his part. and the pistols were then placed
in The hands of the principals, who had
thrown off their overcoats.
Mr.. Broderick seemed little nervous,
and as he received his pistol, grasped 1t
with conclusive grip. He also. instead
Of standing perfectly erect, threw one foot
out, as if TO brace himself; but Mr. Nc
Kibbin corrected his position. MIR. 8rod-
erick wore a wool hat which he pulled
down in front, and appeared TO measure
his opponent from the feet. He did not
look al him openly; bu, all his actions, his
compressed lips and rigid muscles. snow
ed that his nervousness was the result not
of fear, but of intense resolution. or per-
hsps, deadly hate. Judge Terry, mean
while, stood erect, without a wink ORE
motion, like man who was accustomed
10 such position.
AS the seconds stepped back and Mr..
Coulton gave the word. the principals
raised their pistols, which they had held
pointed TO the ground. On the rise, Mr..
Brodsrick's weapon went off, the ball
striking Tie ground few feet short OF his
opponent. The next instant, Judge Ter
ry, who had fully raised his weapon. dis
charged it and exclaimed, "rhe shot is
not mortal; have struck two inches 10
the right" Mr.. Broderick suddenly
turned few inches and was seen TO brace
himself for moment; then gradually low
cred himself down to reclining position
on the ground, and then fell over at full
length. HI did not speak word during
this time. While Mr.. Broderick thus
fell, still clasping his pistol. Judge Terry
stood with his arms folded, I'LL his seconds
advanced, and with them he left the field
unframed. Ii s supposed that he has
gone TO some unknown place. TO await the
news OF the result OF the shot.
The surgeons, who were present, Drs.
Loehr, Hammond and Ayleti, together
with Mr.. Broderick's seconds, advanced
in ediately upon his fall, and, tearing
open his coat, examined the wound, which
was found TO be IN the breast. The ball
had entered near the right nipple, passed
across The from! part Of the body. and
lodged in the left side it seems 10 have
entered the cavity of the chest, or al least
scored and cut the breast bones, and,
though subsequently extracted, had pro-
duced a wound which it is supposed will
prove fatal.
A mattress litter was brough, TO the
place, and the wounded man placed in 4
wagon, and carried around the hills until
the main San Jose road was reached; and
soon afterwards he was transferred 10 an
express wagon, which had gone on, al his
request. In this, he was brought to the
residence Of LeOnidas Haskell, at Black
Point. While coming in, he sat up a
portion of the way; but, nevertheless, suf-
fered much pain.
Upon reaching Mr.. HaskelPs residence.
he was carried into HE house and placed
on bed, where he was propped up with
holsters and pillows. lie was fully con-
scious and complained Of the great weight
i 900 pounCs. as he expressed. weigh
ing upon his breast. THIS feeling was
caused by the internal hemorrIIage, which
had become very great. aud dissolution
was expected To take pIare every Few mo-
ments. Drs. Loehr, Sawyer and Rowell
were present aud afforded ali The aid in
their power, but Mr.. Brod~rick continued
10 sink, and mnmen'drIIy became weaker.
Brodrrirk dIed ihroe Gays after the un.
fortunate circmmslance Occmfred. San.