The History of Duelling. Vol. 2 (of 2)Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
Philosophy
The History of Duelling. Vol. 2 (of 2)
Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
Dueling
A hostile meeting took place in the Bois de Boulogne, between General
Sebastiani, minister for foreign affairs, and General Lamarque, arising
out of a speech made by the latter in the Chamber of Deputies, in which
he represented M. Lebeau, Belgian minister for foreign affairs, as the
Sebastiani of Belgium. The seconds present on this occasion, General
Jacqueminot and M. de Rumigny, were chosen by General Sebastiani; whose
adversary expressed himself satisfied with their presence, and declined
appointing any on his own behalf. The affair having been arranged on the
ground without an exchange of shots, a detailed account of the
circumstances attendant upon the intended duel was published in the
journal called the Tribune; the tenor of which betrayed, on the part of
General Sebastiani’s seconds, more anxiety to settle the difference
without fighting, than is usually considered consistent with the honour
of the principal whom they are called upon to represent. A letter was,
in consequence, addressed to the editor of the Tribune by General
Jacqueminot and M. de Rumigny, in which they contradicted many of the
circumstances stated in that journal, and entered into an explanation,
which General Lamarque interpreted as being unfavourable to himself.
Another meeting, in consequence, took place in the Bois de Boulogne;
Admiral de Rigny acting as the second of General Sebastiani, and General
Harispe for General Lamarque. Two pistol-shots having been exchanged
without injury to either party, the seconds interfered, and the affair
was amicably settled.
BETWEEN MAJOR-GENERAL MOORE AND MR. STAPYLTON.
February 13, 1832.
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