Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-10-18
origin of tine Brodericlx and Terry
Duel! y
ST.. LoUrs, Oct 6. 10P. M.

with San Francisco dates TO the 10th ult.
The San Francisco Bulletin, Of the
18th. gives the following origin of the
difficulty between Senator Broderick and
Judge Terry, which has had such an un-
happy termination:
David q. Terry was candidate for're
nomination before the Lecompton, .Stale
Convention; he failed TO receive the re-
quisite vote, and W. wv. Cope was chosen
in his stead. After the nominations were
complete, several persons were called on
for. speeches, and among Others, Judge
Terry. who make : brief speech. pledging
himself to tile support of the ticket, eu-
logizing the party, and using the following
language, which excited considerable an
ger among those who belonged to the Anti
Lecompton party: e II
"Who are our opponents? party
based on no principles, except the abuse
of one section Of the country and the ag-
grandisement Of another, having no exist
rnce in fifteen States Of The Confederacy.
What other? miserable remnant Of fac
ton sailing under false colors, trying to
obtain votes under false pretenses. Zap
plause;) and they have no distinction, and
are entitled to nons They are the fol-
lowers Of pne man; Me personal cbatlels
Of. q single individlal whom they are
ashamed Of. (Great applause
Il They belong, heart and soul, body and
breeches. to Brodcrick laughter and ap-
plause], and they, are yet ashamed TO sc-
knowledge their master, and eslling them
selves, iorsooth. Douglas Democrats,
when it is known, as well TO them as to us,
that the gallant Senator from Illinois,
whose voice has always been heard in ad-
yocacy Of Democratic principles, has no
feeling in common, with them. Perhaps,
Mr., President, and gentlemen, ] am mis-
taken in denying their right to claim
Douglas as their leader; 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 !" s4fi.e,,s. .-l II
A day or two subsequent to the above
speech, MIR. Brodeyick, while at breakfast
at the International Hotel, happened to BE-
seated near DavidsW. Perley, a devoted
friend Of Judge Terry. Broderick, from
reading report Of the speech. Lroke out
in violent language. which was deemed
grossly insulting towards Judge Terry,
delivered with bitter emphasis and directly
addressed to Mr.. Perley, who soon inter,
fered in defense OF his absent friend. An
alteration between him and Broderek
followed, which soon took such personal
turn that Perley ~ithdrew from the liable,
and subsequently, sent Mr. Broderick a
challenge TO mortal combat, which as is
well known, was declined, and lntimation
given that such matters would be attended
70 after the canvass. On the election day,
Terry, in company with Perley, left Sacra-
mento for San Francisco, the Judge hav-
ing first resigned his Office. 1t was known
on the boat going down that Terry inten-
ded to challenge Broderick. Arriving At
San Francisco with his physician, DR..
Aylett, OF Stockton, he sent Broderick a
peremp,ory challenge B,oder,ck through
his friends desired to know what particular
offense he had given, to which answer
was returned that ii had no direct refer
ence to the Perleymatter, but to language
used about that lime by Broderick,, ex-
pressing regret that the Vigilance, Com
miltee had Lot hung the Judge, to which
Broderick replied, that while bespoke this
in a moment Of excitement 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 peremptorily re-
fused to do, hence. there was no course
but to fight. A meeting was arranged for
the 18th, and reports of every variety were
current on that day. a warrant was
sworn out by Mark Brummu.in, banker,
charging the parties with intent to fight
with deadly weapons. The warran, was
placed in the hands of Chief of Police
Burke, who secured its endorsement by
the Justice OF the first township in San
Matteo county. thus acquiring the power
10 arrest the duelists in either county,
ALI the vehicles in The city had been en-
gagged the previous day, and the officers
had some difficulty in procuring convey
ances; finally, by following the gunsmih
who carried the pistols with which the
duel was to be fought, they came upon,the
parties at Davis Ranch, IN San Matteo
county. They had chosen a beautiful val.
ley, surrounded by high hills, and were
about to take, their positions, Broderick
having the choice ground. sa ysa
The police at once arrested the princi-
pals, and took them in separate convey
ances before GIJudge Coon. After two
hours discussion, the complainants were
aud the defendants discharged,
and Immediately left town; and passed the
night in seaport localities, preparing for
the inevitable event Of the morrow. 0.
Meantime, the city was greatly excited,
Ind at an early hour on the morning Of the
I3sh. hundreds were on the gai viue.
witness therencontre Since the
days of the Vigilance Committee nothing
this in the effect upon all minds.
has transpred in San Francisco The
ground where the hostile meeting would
lake place was not generally known, as