A
very aggavated [sic] case of duelling [sic] occurred neat Bladensburgh the
other day. It was nothing less than a gross
and palpable murder. If this species of
crime is to escape punishment by the parties crossing lines of particular jurisdiction, justice is nothing but a
mockery. We understand that ensign Bryan
[1]
was the name of the person slain. His
murderer ought certainly to be arrested for trial. If an appeal to the duel is ever to be
allowed, it must be where the provocation is deadly. According to the modern practice, however, a
few harsh words uttered in hot blood, are immediately followed by pistols; and
every fop, sporting with human life, may strut the man of honor. - Balt. Whig. [2]
[1] The
Panoplist (and Missionary magazine) conducted by an association of friends to
evangelical truth. 1814. Samuel T. Armstrong, Boston.
"In the district of
Columbia Ensign S. H. Bryan murdered in a duel by a Lieutenant of US army.
Bryan's pistols missed fire twice."
[2] The
Delaware Gazette.; Date: 05-02-1814; Volume: I; Issue: V; Page: [3]; Location:
Wilmington, Delaware.
Transcribed by John Peter Thompson, May 17th, 2013.
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