St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-10-20
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to the house OF friend.
You can have no conception Of tho
degree of excitement which the city
exhibited when the news of the duel
and its result were received, and in
fact, all through the day. Crowds
were gathered in the principal street
and near the newspaper Offices knots
of men stood on the corners discussing
the subject bulletins were posted
in front Of the printing Offices from
time to time announcing Mr.. BIS con-
dition. All day the wounded man lay
in intense agony, and not expected to
survive an hour. Messengers were
dispatched to get news Of his state,
from time to time, and when they re-
turned they were at once surrounded
by eager crowds, listening intently to
what was said. Much to the surprise
Of everybody, including physicians in
attendance, the patient continued to
live through the night, and this morn
ing there is a possibility of his rccov-
cry, though if he does survive, it will
be hairs breadth escape. Rumors
were atloat yesterday that he was
dead, and news was tetcgraphcd over
the State and to Carson Valley, and
flags were set at halfmast, papers
dressed in mourning, and much de-
monstration Of feeling manifested.
| send you herewith slips from the
papers containing details Of the shame
ful affair, and YOU can make such use
Of them as you see proper. The bet
ter class Of citizens are indignant that
such disgrace should be inflicted on
this State, and especially that two
men occupying such prominent and
responsible positions should thus tram
pie upon and set at nought the laws
of God and Of the community that ele.
waited them to Ollicc-onc Judge Of
the Supreme Court, under solemn oath
to support the Constitution and laws
and the other a representative of the
State in the Senate of the United
States. What can be expected of tho
People, when such men pursue such
course?
Broderick is a northern man, origi-
nally from New York, and opposed to
slavery extension and the despotic
sway which Gwin, Terry and other
Southern men have always exercised
here. Hence he stood in their way.
and they were dctcrmincdto get rid Of
him. 1t is we'll understood here that
half a dozen or more others stood
ready to follow up Terry with chal-
lcnges until Broderick was put out of
the way. Terry was an old Texas
ranger during the contest between
that State aud Mexico, q bully, pro-
fcssed duclist, and has had blood on
his hands before. He came near be,
ing hanged by the Vigilance Commit
tee here a few years ago for stabbing
one Of their constablcs. He was ar
rested, tried aud convicted, and kept
in durancc only waiting the death of
his victim to be executed himself
The wounded man recovered, however,
and he was released. He led the way
in the rendering Of the decision
against all precedent, that Sunday
laws, such as exist in every State,
are unconstitutional, and hence there
is no legal Sabbath in this State
He has been curse to this State ever.
But he is a dead shot, and hence he
was put forward and hisscd on to act
the part of Brodcrick's murderer. Af,
ter the duel he dared not appear in
this city, lest an Indignant people
should hang him, but fed by a round
about way to Sacramento, his place
of residence. No steps have been
taken for his arrest. If he were con-
victed Of murder, Gov Weller would
doubtless pardon him. rs Brodcrick's
pistol went of too soon, Terry was
enabled to shoot at B. cody and delib-
cratcIy, cXclailning as soon as he had
fired, The wound is not mortal; l
have hit two inches too far to the
right - He then folded his arms,
holding the smoking pistol until Brod-
eIick fell, and then made off with him.
self from the field
And now, all that is needed to con-
summatc the infamous preceding is,
if Mr.. Broderick should die, to appoint
Terry to his place in the Senate as a
reward for his services in getting rid
of him whom Terry himself styled in
the late canvass, the "onc man" who
stood in the way here of party meas
ures, and especially of pro-slavery
propagandism. Should Mr.. B. not
survive, California, free State in
name, will have in Congress full del
egation in both Houses of as complete
Southern tools and pro-siavery advo-
Gates as could be desired.
| do not justify Brodcrick. If he
dies, he will die as the fool dieth;"
but | have no doubt lie fell victim to
a cold-booded plan to sacrifice him.
He said yesterday, They have killed
me for my opposition to slayery.h Oh,
what bloody fruits are constantly
gathered from that abomnablc stock.
When will this Molock be satisfied
with its sacriiices2 There is a terri
bly, depraved state Of moral and pub
lie sentiment here. 1t is shocking.
The constitution of the State disfran-
chises and renders the duellist inelli-
gible to Office, but it is totally ignored
in practice.
September 10
Broderick is dead The ball was
extracted from under the skin of his
left side, under the arm. 1t made q
horrid wound. There was the deep
est anxiety manifested here, and bull
letins were posted several times a day
on the streets announcing his condi,
tion until A. NJ. to-day, when he ex-
pired You have no conception of tho
depravity among the political men
here, and the murdevous and fiendish
spirit of those who can put forward or
elect such men as Terry, Herbert,
(who killed the waiter at Washing.
ton) &c, to office. | think this last
act of violence will rouse the moral
sense of the people, II not, what a
fearful state Of public sentiment and
morality will be demonstrated?
Yours, very truly,
i C. HOLghoOK.