The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-08-09
THE DUEL BETWEEN MESSRS. MoWRY AND
CROSS-EXCITING SCENE

The Cincinnati Commercial has a letter pivino
the particulars of the duel between Lieutenant
Sylvester Mowry, delegate from Arizona to Com
gress, and Edward F. Cross, ofthe HArizoni1p -
1t was fought at Tubac, in that territory. on the
Sth ult. Mr.. Geo. D. Mercer acted as Lieut. Now
rys friend, and Capt. John Donaldson, United
states Custom House officer at Caabasas, seconded
Mr. Cross. The challenged party chose rifles of the
Burnside patent, and forty PAGES were agreed up-
on. The writer SAYS:
About thirty spectators were present comprising
nearly two-thlrds OF the American residents within
a circuit Of fifty miles. 1t was a characteristics
frontier spectacle. Every man on the ground was
armed with revolvers and bowie knives and strong
partisan feelings manifested. The PRINCIPALS
TOOK Their stations, and the word was given by Mr.
Geo. ID. Mercer, Lieut.. Mowry's second I'bree
shots were exchanged without effect Upon the
fourth round, the cap on Mowrv's rifle did not ex-
pode while Cross ball whisted harmlessly past his
antagonist.
Mowry held his rifle still leveled, as an ipdica-
tion that he had not had his shot and many, not
understanding the code, supposed that he designed
trying 1t again. Several grasped their pistols as
II TO shoot him down, and there were cries of
\, hola hola your hre! Don't shoot, Mowry!"
meanwhile Cross stood perfectly calm awaiting
the result: Mr.. Mercer advanced, when Mowry
I'M Immediately lowered his rife and handed it to his
second. They still claimed their shot as right
under the code. Mr.. Cross unhesitatingly ex-
pressed MS Willingness to grant it, but his second
demurred. After comforting with several gentle
men familiar with the code, who agreed with Mr.
Mowry tina, he was entitled to the shot, Captain
donaldson acquiesced, and Mr.. Cross handing him
his rife, folded his arms apparently unconcerned,
and faced his antagonist.
At this stage of the proceedings the spectators
became terribly excited. Many perhaps majority,
thought it unfair, and some spoke of putting a
summary stop to the whole affair; but upon learn
ing that those present. supposed to be best acauan
ed with the duello, had declared him entitled to it.
they reluctantly fell back. At the word of com
mand Mr.. Mowry fired in the air and declared him
self satisfied. Cross had stood, with heroic yalor
directly facing him, not knowing that he could RELY
upon his generosity to decline firing upon an un-
armed Toe, fully expecting death, and vet not a
nerve trembled-not single evidence of fear was
Gisplayed. Ills antagonist was completely unarmed
Iears sprung to his eyes, and all enmitv vanished
before such an exhibition. 4 brave man could not
look upon even deadly foe, thus circumstanced
without feeling deep emotion.
Mr.. Mercer, Mowry's second, crossed the field
and taking Cross by the hand, informed him that
Mowry was satisfied. They started forward to meet
MoWry, who was advancing, and after shaking
hands, they stood some minutes to receive the CON
gratulatiOns of their friends Both gentlemen are
eXceilent shots, but there was very strong wind
blowing at the time, making good shooting impos-
sloe, especially with weapons chosen for this rem
counter. The Burnside rifle weighs but ~ pounds
is short and not well balanced The bali is a LARGE
slug, over one ounce in weight. They will project
a oall !,oOo yards, and, like all guns ranged for
long distances not well adapted for close shoot
ing. Mowry's first shot grazed his antagonists ear
causing an involuntary dodge just perceptible, and
Mr.. Cross second shot caused similar movement
on the part of Mr.. Mowry