Alexandria Gazette

A REMARKABLE DUEL IN KENTUCKY.—James Roach was shot and killed by his cousin, Montgomery Roach, on Lebanon Ridge, in the northwestern part of this county, about thirteen miles from Frankfort, under the following circumstances, as represented to us by several residents in that vicinity: On Wednesday night Montgomery Roach accidentally shot and wounded a dog belonging to James Roach. On Thursday James Roach announced publicly that he intended to kill Montgomery on sight, and of this fact the latter was duly informed, and, of course, prepared himself for the encounter. Yesterday morning the parties met within about 150 yards of Montgomery Roach's house, and had passed each other a short distance, when James turned on Montgomery, at the same time drawing his pistol and proceeding to cock it. Montgomery had in his hands a small shot-gun, and, seeing the other's movement, was able to fire first, but without effect, and then started to run, James Roach pursuing and firing at him as he ran—one of the balls passing through the lappel of Montgomery's coat. While still running Montgomery drew a pistol and returning the shots one of the balls struck James Roach near the centre of his breast, and after an hour or two produced death. Both parties fired all the shots they had—about six apiece. So soon as Montgomery ascertained that James was dying he came immediately to Frankfort and gave himself up to the authorities here, but owing to the great excitement existing in that neighborhood, and especially (as he said) on account of the desperate character of Willis Roach, a brother of deceased, he refused to take bail, preferring to go to jail, and at the same time requesting Judge Thomson to have the jail guarded.—Frankfort (Ky) Yeoman.