Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-03-06

he belonged to the "kilng department" but that
he did not wish difficulty.
The proprietor, in order to secure the good order
Of his house. requested that they should go out of
doors and settle the difficulty Bridwell about this
time advanced upon Williams and commenced
choking him. Almost instantly, Williams drew
his pistol Ia small four barrel pocket piece and
fred, the ball grazing just above the right eye
Bridwell ceased choking and staggered back few
steps Williams ceased firing and in the mean time
endeavored to wrest the pistol from Bridwel which
was instantly drawn. In this attempt he failed,
and Brdwell very suddenly turned upon him, pre-
sented his pistol and shot him through the bowels.
Williams staggered and again fired, the ball taking
no effect. Bridwell advanced upon him, and he
iWiliams) stepped and fell out of the door
Whilst upon the ground, and lying upon his back,
Bridwcll continued firing one ball taking effect IN
! the breast. Whilst in this position Williams fired
the ball passing through the right eye and out
near the right OF hi, opponent head. This put
/ an end to all further shooting, and Williams at
once proceeded to the residence Of Mr. Alley at the
| West end Of the bridge on Cumberland Street
| As soon as he was aware that he was so seriously
| wounded, he desired to see some minister. Rev.
| Mr. Ford was sent for and he earnestly and in a
most solemn manner, prayed for and with him
In the meantime, Brdwell was conveyed to his
| office on Church Street opposite the rear Of the
| Coffin Block.
| Williams fingered in great agony until Sunday
| morning about 10 o'clock Just before he expired,
Rev Mr.. Park and Ford were by his bedside, and
it is to be hoped that he experienced a change OF
heart before his soul took its flight to appear before
the bar of God. He neatly buried by his
friends Tuesday morning in the cemetery Of this
city. He leaves a widowed mother, brother and
| sisters to mourn his loss.
| We understand that the prospects for the recov-
| cry Of Mr.. Brdwell hattering.
| A public Journalist, we have endeavored to
give the facts Of the case. This article before it
appeared in print was closely scrutinized by the
proprietor of st. Charles, as well as by others who
were present. and we feel no hesitancy in prOnOun-
cling it correct-unlcss we have been misinformed,
which we do not believe to be the case. We had
but little no acquaintance with the deceased, but
from what we can learn he was most bold and
daring youth Some months ago, subscriber IN
Rogcrsville furnished US with a long communica-
ton concerning the killing and capture OF one
I Housewlight who terror to the law abiding
! people Of Hawkins county. Housewrgnt was rep
| resented TO be a desperate outlaw, and but few
dared ever attempt his capture or arrest. On one
occasion Williams (the deceascd) deputised by the
Sheriff, attired himself in ladies apparel mounted
| a spirited animal, and proceeded across the noun
tains to his whereabouts. Notwithstanding the fine
features and handsome face Of Williams, he was
detected by Housewrights wife, who at once gave
! the alarm. Shots were soon exchanged and the
| desperate fell a victim.