The New York herald., 1866-07-22
TINE MEMPHIS DUEL.
Full Details OF the Anair-Its Imn,entabic Ro-
suii-kiliing Of a Promising Young Mana
Wife and Children Deprived Of Their Pro-
IFrom the Memphis Post, JulyI.l


teetor.
TFrom the Memphis Post, JulyI.l
Rumors OF a duel coming on somewhere between
somebody were aoat late yesterday afternoon and pub
lie curiosity greatly excited 70 learn tho particulars
u seems that affair OF honor so caed which meant
fight to the bitter end In which no friends
densay TO provont the easion Of blood
on about twelve miles from the city Just over the Mis-
sssippi line, near the town OF shocko.
Current rumor says that separation took place be-
tween DR. Arthur X. Taylor and his wife, who was q
cousin OF Captain Monzo GAenlaw and that Henderson
Taylor brother OF the Doctors, reported 10 have
made some remarks about this lady at which Captain
@. took EXCEPTIONS Tho latter met Mr. Henderson, Tay
.'reenlaw block aecoeted him. charged him with the Of
fensiye remarks, and bis denying them called him
liar and slapped him in the face
Mr. Taylor was small and did not return the
blow but immediately through mis- friends challenges
the Captain to mortal combat, The challenge was at
accepted, and the parties left yesterday morning
fog place just the limo in Mississippi. Captain
GIN accompanied Captain Grceniaw second. Colonel
angdon C. Haynes formerly Senator In tho rebel Con.
grcss, accompanied Mr. Taylor, and Dr. Freeman at.
tended a. surgeon for the party.
Tho grounds selected, over which Captain Grcenisw
had fought under Forrest years before reached
about They had arranged the distance at ten
paces>-thc weapons heavy royovcrs the nring TO
the words, Are you ready f-Fre II and TO
continue til or the other fell Tho principals took
their places.
SIR Tavor Is represented a. being agitated during tho
morning and at the time. while Captain Graenlaw WAS
cool and free from excitement On casting FOR the post
ton and the word Captain GIFT them both for his
principal On the word being given the pistols
discharged almost simultaneously Mr. Taylor's bali
passed near Captain Grccnlaw's head while the attcrs
struck Mr. Taylor in the right side and lodged tho
hoart.
Mr. Taylor did not fall at once but turned little, and
Captain Grcenaw, thinking he WAS cooking h's pistol
again, about aiming when SECOND cried ont halt !"
and he held Gre Tho friends OF Mr. Taylor seeing him
reel with mortal wound declared themselves satisfied.
aud the duel ended. Captain Greenlaw turned 10
thcm the ice and other provisions he had brought tor
himself and loft FOR the city. vi Taylor fingered Ia
great pain but few minutes His body brought IN
this morning. and win be buried ivc O'Clock this
evening from the residence Of Dr Taylor - Adams
street.
Both of these gentlemen were connected with the best
families IN tho city. Captain Aionzo Greeninw u Of
esteemed ana honored citizen W. q GreeElaw ESQ
The young served with distinction throughout the
In The rebel army. He IL at present engaged ia
extensive brick making business.
Nj. Archibald Hcnderson Taylor was young lawyer
of great promise. Of correct habits and superior ability
He leaves wife and two children o. hsuntimrly
death The courts Of the ciiy adjourned tia morning
respect to his memory
All the morning papers truly pronounce this a most
sad and unfortunate ai'nr .
Why do they not frnwn down and insist upon the
cution Of the Law against this barbtrous practice Of pre-
arranged murder