Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-18

sohlhns. VINO were loud In their denunciatione
OF what they termed u corrupt bargain"
No one, perhaps, of Jackson's followers felt
the sting OF defeat more keenly than Mr.. Ran.
dolph. who then represented the state Of Vir-
ginia in the United States Senate, and from his
seat in that body he delivered bitter philippe
on the alleged improper coalition. which he
characterized az bargain between the
Puritan and the blaekleg'' For this
utterance Mr.. Clay immediately chal-
lsnsed him to mortal combat.
The challenge was promptly accepted. pistols
being the weapons agreed upon. In this affair
Randolph showed rare courage and magnanim-
lty. He was determined from the first not to
Kill Mr.. Clay, and he took his stand upon the
duel ground with little hope of leaving II alive.
1t was his desire that Virginia soil should re-
| ceiye his hearts blood, which will account for
mis- selection Of the ground. The duel was
fought on the Sth Of April, 1926. The combat
ants reaching the ground, they were placed in
position by their seconds facing east and west.
Randolph was tempted at this iuncture to
abandon his knightly resolve. As Clay ad-
vanced to his position Randolph imagined that
he saw bitter malevolence photographed on
his countenance, and aspirit of resentment took
possession of him for the moment. thereby for
getting his resolve Therefore at the first fire he
discharged his pistol, but without effect Clay's
IRE was also wide of the mark. At the
second fire Gays bullet took effect in the skirt
OF Randolph's coat the latter firing in the air
Randolph Immediately advanced Offering his
hand to Clay, who met him in the same spirit
You owe me a coat" said Randolph. Il am
glad the debt is no greater" replied Clay.
This account Of the famous duel differs ma
terially from any version of it that l have read
In the newspapers, but Hon. Thomas ii. Ben
ton'is my authority for the facts. Mr.. Benton
was at the time a Senator Ill Congress from
Missouri. and witnessed the affair.
III you desire to view the field Of honor"
move ND the Leesbnrg road for a quarter of
mile vest of Walkers Church road. and on the
left. nearly opposite the house of Mr.. Wagga-
man, you will notice path which leads over
to old Fort Marcy. The spot upon which
the duel was fought is inside the
southeastern breastworks Of the fort OF
course the surroundings are entirely changed
from the old days. Then the ground was
heavily timbered. There is a small piece Of
level grass land at the entrance to the path.
The accompanying illustration viii aid in
locating the spot.
A short distance up the pike on the same
side, In a meadow near Mr.. II. G. Stroman's
house, more sanguinary affair occurred in
lsi2 Cochran and May we're the principals.
The former, being MORALLY wounded, was taken
TO the Waggaman house, before referred to,
where he died.
THE HoMEwARD WAY.
Resuming the excursion from Walkers
Methodist Episcopal Church proceed along
Chain bridge road to the right, three-quarters
Of mile bringing you to Langley road
At the junction is finger board which reads:
TO Chain bridge, III miles; to Aqueduct
(Georgetown( bridge. 4 miles; to Alexandria,
y miles Move to the left BY the Chain
bridge road to its junction with Minors Hill
road, less than half mile distant. In the
angle to the right is Falls Park, Mr.. Gilbert
Vanderwerters handsome country place. This
Is one OF the most charming spots in Alexan-
dria county. The house and lawn shaded
by magnificent forest trees Gen. Hancock had
his headquarters here for a brief period in
1861. The estate contains 1000 acres. The
prominent eminence west Of Vanderwerters is
Minor hill.
At the junction Of the roads is a finger board
which reads: TO Falls Church, ~ miles; TO
Alexandria, 81 miles; to Chain bridge, miles
On the high ground beyond as you advance
are the attractive Greenwall and Brocket
places. The Bracket house stands All feet
above the level OF the river. being the highest
ground within the compass of these excursions.
and from It fine views are had in every direc-
ton. The monument and dome Of the Capitol
(slx and a half miles away) are visible while
the country north Of the Potomac passes before
the vision In attractive outline.
Reaching Falls Church Road, turn on II to
the left for Rosslyn, passing through old Fort
strong. Splendid views are presented en- route
INDIAN HILL, NORTH ARLINGTON AND IvANwoLp.
Route-By steam packet from foot of sgd
street to Donaldson's landing formerly Dixie
landing), thence by Fern path to Donaldson
by-road, to Army road, 20 Phillips by-road. to
Croker by-road. 10 Windy Branch path. to
lvanwold by-road, tn Mill Run path. to River
path, to Falls Church road, to Rosslyp. to
Georgetown bridge, to city.
AT the wharf, foot of 32d street, take one of
the small steamers that ply between George
town and the landings on the Virginia side OF
the upper Potomac for Donaldson's landing
(slso known as Dixie landlng) about two miles
above the Georgetown bridge
Passing Rock Hill Park. Holtzman's, Poto-
mac and other landings. it Is noticed with re-
greet that quarry now occupies the old land
ing OF the once popular and beautiful park of
the Analostan Boat Club. Leaving the little
steamer at Donaldson's. climb to the top of In
DIAN hil by way Of Fern path: The ascent is
steep, but the path is good and the surround
lngs attractive Fern brook laughingly rolls
over and through the boulders on your left.
AT Fern spring the path forks. The one To
the right, which you will follow, leads I'D to Mr..
u. w donaldson $. from whose porch mag
nlficent view is obtained. The distributing
reservoir Georgetown University, the George,
town bridge, the Capitol, the monument and
the Potomac are before you. There 10 also
good view of South Washington. Mr. Donald
son las a large telescope in front of his house,
which he permits visitors TO use in viewing
distant objects of interest. Indian hill ia Is0
feet above tide water.
Returning to the spring take the Donaldson
by-road for the old Donaldson homestead. a
Ie" nunured varus Instant. North of the old
house, which is now the residence of Miss
Eliza Donaldson, is the family burning ground.
on the edge Of an apple orchard. At the north
eastern corner Of the house stands a famous
old chestnut tree, which, it is asserted. has the
distinction Of being the largest tree east Of Cal
ifornia. Ii measures twenty-one feet around
the trunk and has four forks, its branches COW
ering wide area 1t is considerably more than
a hundred years old and begins to show signs
OF decay. There is a good view from the house
An excellent well stands in the yard.
Moving through the pleasant fields to ARMY
road, half mile away, follow said road to the
left for quarter of mile to its junction with
Phillips by-road. Taking this latter road to
the left you presently pass through Mr.. r. A.
Phillips yard. This place is called North
Arlington There il q splendid view from the
elevated knoll north Of the house. This hill
overlooks the river and the whole country
around. The Potomac Boat Clubs landing Ia
at the foot Of this HILL path leading down to
IT, The question of the erection OF a mann
moth hotel on this knoll is now discussed,
Continuing the walk by way Of Croker by-
road to the right you soon pass on the Taft
Analosian path, which leads down to the old
pleasure grounds Of the Analostan Boat Club
ONCE FAMOUS LANDING
This beautiful spot which was once the de.
hight Of thousands, has been abandoned by the
boat club, on account Of the serious disas ter to
the club occasioned by the great flood Of 1889.
and quarry is being worked at the site of tbs
once popular landing. The place still retains
all OF It's native loneliness, however, and ID well