The Watchman

From the New Orleans Bee.

Homicide.—Yesterday between 12 o'clock M. and 1 o'clock, a homicide was committed on the body of Mr. A. R. Brux by Mr. J. B. Giquel, Jr. Different accounts have been given us of the deplorable event, but we think the following most accredited.

It appears that some previous dispute had taken place between the parties. A voyage to Mexico by Mr. Brux had put a momentary end to it. But upon the return of Mr. B. after an interval of some months he called yesterday morning upon Mr. Giquel, to terminate definitively the whole matter. The interview it is said took place before the drug store of Mr. Pinguet in Royal street; and that after some abusive words (which are attributed to Mr. G.) the deceased required satisfaction from him who had offered the insult. The latter requested for fifteen minutes to make his answer, which were accorded. Instead of replying, however, to the second he preferred to make an affidavit before the recorder of the first municipality.

Thus far the affair had gone, when the parties met in Royal street, near St. Peter street. Upon a simple word, or a blow given (nothing contradicts this as yet) Mr. Giquel withdrew a few paces and taking out of his pocket a pistol drew the trigger, but it snapped; he then took out another which went off; the ball passed through the heart of Mr. Brux which occasioned his death.

Mr. Giquel was brought before the Mayor, but released upon entering into bonds for $6000; he is to appear before the Mayor to-day for further examination. This lamentable occurrence has thrown the whole city into the greatest agitation. The deceased was generally beloved and esteemed; his mortal remains were borne to their last abode by a numerous assemblage who will long mourn for the premature death of their young friend, a virtuous man and faithful citizen.