A fatal duel took place on the 13th of August at the island, within four
miles of Klonakilty, between T. Hungerford, Esq., and R. Travers, Esq.,
a young gentleman of that neighbourhood. In the first fire the latter
received the ball in his forehead, and instantly expired. The cause of
the dispute was of some standing, and was likely to have terminated
amicably, through the interference of mutual friends; but,
unfortunately, on the preceding day a difference occurred upon a trivial
point in the arrangement, which led to the lamentable catastrophe. They
had been previously on terms of the closest intimacy.
BETWEEN MR. R. STUART AND MR. TOWNSEND DADE.
August 20, 1820.
A duel was this day fought between Mr. Richard Stuart and Mr. Townsend
Dade, both of King George county, Virginia, on the Maryland shore,
immediately opposite their residence, at a short distance, and with
muskets loaded with buck-shot. Mr. Dade was shot dead, and Mr. Stuart
was so severely wounded, that he expired in a few hours. They were near
relations, neighbours, and theretofore close friends. The unfortunate
difference occurred about a mere trifle.
BETWEEN MR. FULLIOT AND MR. BURROWES.
September 17, 1820.
In consequence of a dispute Mr. Fulliot, a gentleman well known in
Chester for his amiability of disposition, on Monday morning received a
challenge from Mr. S. Burrowes, a person connected with the law. The
combatants drew lots for the first fire, which Mr. Burrowes won; the
distance fixed upon was twelve paces. Shots were exchanged without
effect: the pistols were a second time loaded, and both fired together
with a like result. An ineffectual attempt was now made to reconcile the
parties, and the fatal weapons were again discharged, which unhappily
were too certain in their aim. A ball pierced the head of Mr. Fulliot,
and fractured his skull. Mr. Burrowes was killed on the spot.
BETWEEN MR. JOHN SCOTT AND MR. CHRISTIE.
February 16, 1821.