The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-04-08
4 BLOODY DUEL.
Details of an "liffhir of HONOR in Vir-
ginia.

A duel was fought in this county to
day which must rank among the mos
desperate combats of the South. The
contestants were r. A. Raney, youne
lawyer of Brunswick county, and Richard
Jolly, a travelling salesman, who, how
ever, is a native of this county also
Two days ago both young men were in {
party of friends. The conversation
turned on Virginia politics. Raney was
a member of the Adjusters or Repudia
tion party, while jolly was firm be-
liever in the opposition or Debt-paying
party. Raney said that many men in
the Debt-paying party did not practice
what they preached. This remark
brought jolly to the front, and he warm.
ly defended his party. From this the
Two men grew angry, and Raney
CALLED JOLLY A LIAR.
The men were prevented from fighting
by the interference of friends. Yester'
day morning Mr.. Jolly sent note by his
friend Maj. II. Ashton Epperson, to
Raney, conveying to that gentleman a
challenge. The hostile communication
was not drawn up in strict conformity to
the code, for it demanded unreservedly
that Raney, to whom it was directed.
should meet the sender, Jolly, in mortal
combat. The customary alternative Of
apologizing or fighting was not even in.
serted. Maj. Epperson found Raney in
his law Office. Raney, after reading the
challenge, said: II refer you to my
friend, Capt. Albert Mallory, who will
make all the necessary arrangements.
He is empowered to act for me-" The
seconds then met and decided that the
place of meeting should be in Northamp.
ton county, North Carolina, Oh the
ground where the great and bloody
Dromgoole-D duel was fought in
anti.war days. Before they had perfect
ed their plans they received the follow
ing note:
"Look out Magistrates have been in.
formed of your proceedings, and issued
warrant for the arrest of the whole
party. ONE OF THE Boys"
II WAS WELL UNDERSTOOD
that one of the boys was friend in the
secret. When this warning was received,
it was determined that the duel should
be fought in Brunswick before the war
rant could be served. 1t was agreed that
the combat should take place on a level
plaiu near Smoky Ordinary, and that the
party should be on the ground by sun
rise. Each man was to be accompanied
by second, a surgeon and half dozen
friends. This morning at daybreak the
twelve friends of the combatants were On
the ground impatiently awaiting the ar-
rival of the principals. About half m
hour before the hour appointed Mr.. jolly
came on the scene, driving spanking
pair Of bays. In the buggy with him
was his second, Maj. Epperson, and his
surgeon, DR.. Powell. Ten minutes later
Mr.. Raney drove up with Capt. Mallory,
his second, and DR.. Balte, his surgeon.
DR.. Balte carried case Of surgical in.
struments, and Maj. Eppcrsou case Of
ducing pistols. The weapons were the
regular nine inch dueling pistols. The
distance was fixed at ten yards. 1t WIS
decided that, in order that the
TERMS OF THE FIGHT
should be complied with to the letter, no
steps should be taken until the sun rose,
and so the whole party, which was on the
ground fifteen minutes before the time,
had to wait until sunrise. During this
provoking waiting time the two partie!,
separated, eight men going with jolly,
and eight with his antagonist. Cigars
were handed around, but the party was
not particularly lively, although the du-
elists themselves seemed cool. AS the
sun arose, touching to beauty the forest
tips and shedding glad light over the
smooth plain, the scene, so little in &C.
cord with the peaceful picture presented
by nature, began to be enacted. Maj.
Epperson said: Gentlemen, the time
has arrived. I now proceed to step off
ten yards" When be had stepped the
distance he requested Capt. Mallory to
step it over to see that it was right. The
Captain did so, and said, "Correct, sir"
The pistols were then loaded in sight of
the principals. During this work the
friends of the combatants stood off at one
side, looking with bated breath upon the
scene.
CAPT. MALLORY THEN SAID,
"Gentlemen, it is understood that the
combatants shall face each other, and
each man have his pistol cooked in his
band, but at the same time holding it
down by his side. At the wave OF my
right hand it shall be understood as a
caution to the principals to be ready.
This signal will be followed by the word
'one,' at which the pistols shall be raised
and fired" The duelists then took their
positions. The pistols, loaded and cock
ed, were handed them by the seconds.
Capt. Mallory stepped on one side and
looked at the combatants. Raney had
his eye fixed upon him, in order to catch
the signal promptly, but jolly looked
fully at his antagonist all the time. 1t
was evident that he was listening eagerly
for the word. Capt. Mallory slowly
raised his hand. jolly knew from the
look of intelligence on Raney's face that
the cautionary signal had been given,
and his fingers we're seen to tighten on
the stock of his pistol. "One," cried the
second, and as his crisp utterance rang
out on the morning air both pistols were
Brought up and
DISCHARGED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Jolly's bullet went through the crown
of the bat of Raney, grazing his head
and carrying off lock of his hair
jolly was seen to stagger, then his pistol
fell from his fingers and he fell to the
ground, while pool of blood soon sur.
rounded him. The spectators rushed up,
but Jolly rose to his feet and said: 81
am only stunned, am not hurt; de-
mand second fire." The surgeons as.
certained that Raney's bullet had struck
in the right arm and inflicted serious
wound. The surgeons said the wound
was of a nature that required immediate
attention. "Never mind that shall
have second fire, and 1 call upon the
seconds to load the pistols" said the
man. His friends tried in vain to make
him desist in his demand, and t sec.
onds argued that under The code he had
no right to demand second fire. lie