Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-13

Terry fred few instants later. taking de-
liberate aim. There was perceptible interval
In the two reports. At that instant Mr.
Broderiek was observed to clap his left hand
to the right side of his breast. when it was
seen that be was wounded. He rceled slow
reach him he fell mot heavily) to the ground |
with his right leg doubled under him, and |
still grasping bis weapon.
Judge Terry. upon discharging his pistol, 1
folded his arms, holding the
pistol still smoking in his hand, but did not
move from his position. The seconds of Mr..
Broderick Immediately ran to his aid and DIR.
Loehr commenced to staunch the wound
with lint. The bullet had entered just for
ward Of the right nipple and had lodged. as
il was supposed, under the left arm. Mr..
Benham went over to the other side and ten
dered the services of DIR. Hammond, which
were gladly accepted by Mr.. McKibben. The
spectators were not allowed to gather around
the fallen gentleman. who was soon after
borne into town in his carriage. A7sss
Previously to this. Judge Terry, with bis
friends. left the field, driving rapidly into
town. and started at once from North Beach,
whore a boat was in waiting, and proceeded
to Oakland. where he took private convey
ancc to MARTINEZ. A telegraphic dispatch.
received late last night from that point,
states that Judge Terry. on his arrival at
Martinez, found some difficulty in getting
ferried across to Benicia. Both in Martinez
and the latter place flags were raised at half
mast caused by the false report of Mr.. Brode-
rick's death. On his arrival at Benecia,
Judge Terry took overland conveyance to
Sacramento. ii. ~ -
Mfr. BrodCrick was taken to the bonse ofhis
friend Leouidas Haskell. Esq. at Black Point.
nearly two miles from the Plaza, and was
seated in bed with bis face towards the bay,
md proppcd up with pillows Here Drs
Loehr, Sawyer, and Rowell attended on him
during the day. and hundreds of the friends
of the Senator hurried out to learn the worst
There appeared little likelihood of his re-
covering. He was able to speak during the
afternoon. but owing to the wounding of his
lungs the articulation was generally indistinct
and unintelli giblp. The internal bleeding
caused intense pain and a suffocating sensa-
ton. In town the excitement exceeded any
thing We have known for some years. Con-
fiicting rumors were constantly brought in
some that Mr.. Broderick was dying. and one
was received that he was already dead, which
was posted on the various bulletin boards.
This was soon contradcted. Montgomery
street was alive with anxious inquirers. &.
ORIGIN OF THE DUEI.
We learn from the San Francisco Bulletin,
of the 18th ult.. the following origin of the
difficulty between Senator BRoDERICK and
Judge TERRY, which has had such an unhappy
termination:
David c. Terry was a candidate for renom-
ination before the Lecompton State Conven-
ton; he failed 10 receive the requisite vote,
and W. W. Cope was chosen in his stead.
After the nominations were 1mplete several
persons were called on for speeches. and
among Others Judge Terry. who made brief
speech. pledging himself to the support of
the ticket, eulOgizing the party, and using
the following language. which excited consid-
cradle anger among those who belonged to
the Anti-LecOmpton party
" Who are our opponents "a party based
on no principles. except the abuse of one sec
ton of the country and the agrandiZement of
another; having no existence in fifteen States
of the coniederacy. What other "a miser
able remnant of fraction sailing ind, false
colOrs trying 10 abtain votes under false pre-
fences; (applausc) and they have no distinc-
ton and are entitled to none. They are the
followerc of one man; the personal chattels
of a single individual. whom they are ashamed
Of Great applause.)
They belong. heart and soul, body and
breeches, TO Broderick daughter and APP
plause.) and they are yet ashamed TO ac-
knowledge their master. and calling them
selves, forsooth, Douglas Democrats, when il
is known, as well to them to Us, that the
gallant Senator from Illinois. whose voice has
always been heard in the advocacy of Dem
ocratic principles, has no feeling in common
with them. Perhaps Mr.. President and
gentlemen, / am mistaken in denying
their right to claim Douglas as their lead
er; perhaps they do sail under the flag OF
Douglas; but it is the banner of the black
Douglas, whose name is Frederick and not
Stephen" Great cheers.) -a.
day or two subsequent to the above
speech, Mr.. Broderick. while at breakfast at
the International Hotel, happened to be
seated near David w. Perley,a devoted
friend Of Judge Terry. J Broderick, from
reading report Of the speech, broke out in
violent language. which was deemed grossly
Insulting towards Judge Terry, delivered
with bitter emphasis and directly addressed
to Mr.. Perley, who soon interfered IN defence
of his absent friend. An alteration between
him and Broderick followed, which soon
took such personal turn that Perley with
drew from The table and subsequently sent
Mr.. Broderick challenge to mortal combat,
which, as Is well known, was declined, and
intimation given that such matters would be
attended 10 after the canvass. On the cleo
ton day. Terry, in company with Perley,
left Sacramento for San Francisco. the Judge
having first resigned his Office. 1t was known
on the boat going down that Terry intended
to challenge Broderick. .f
Arriving at San Francisco with his physi-
clan, DIR. Aylett, OF Stockton, he sent Broder-
lex a peremtory challenge. Broderick through
his friends desired To know what particular
offence he had given, 10 which answer was re-
turned that it had no direct reference to the
Perlcy matter, but to language used about
| that Time hy Broderick. expressing regret
that the Vigilance Committee had not hung
the Judge, to which BrOderick replied, that
while he spoke thi. in moment Of excite
ment, SUCH were not his sentiments; he did
not wish to have that body hang any man;
and that he WAS willing to acknowledge this
publicly; but as it was Occasioned by what
Judge Terry had said of Broderick at the
Convention. Terry should also withdraw his
remarks on that OCCASION; this he peremp-
torily refused TO do; hence there was no
course but to fight. .t.lI.4 .a