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A few days since we published an account
Of quarrel which took place at No,ta1ay
Courthouse, in Virginia, between DR.. Ba-
con and DR. Hardaway, 10 which the latter


lost his life. The following, from the Rich


mond Inquirer, which came to hand this


morning, viii enable the reader to under


stand what led TO this rencontre.


NJ. r. E Posr,
"We understand that this deplorable e.


vent arose out of q prior difference existing


between TWO other individuals, respecting


military appointment. These two gentle


men became involved in il. One OF them
spoke in disparaging terms OF the other
both prepared themselves for rencontrc,
| by arming themselves with drks. hey


met at Nottaway courthouse. Some words
| took place between them, and thsY both
drew their dirks. Ii will require very crit.
ical testimony to ascertain which of them


gave tbs first blow. Several blows were


exchanged, and fAally DR.. Hardaway fell
He fingered until the second day. The
distress Of his wife, who is in most deli


cate situation, deaes description. DR.. Ba--
| con received several ounds, but is slowly
recovering. Before the company could
rush 10 the spot, and separate the comba-


tants, without danger TO themselves, the fa-
tai blow was given. 1t is impossible for US
TO express our deep regret a, 60 tragicsl an
event.