The Ashland Union

Another Duel Near Stockton.

Some days since, a difficulty occurred between two gentlemen, named Frankenthall and Oppenheimer, in reference to some trivial matter; in the course of a conversation with a friend about the misunderstanding, Frankenthall remarked that he would sooner believe a Chinaman or a negro than he would Oppenheimer. This assertion reaching the ears of Mr. O., a retraction of the offensive language was demanded, but without success. The only method then left to heal the wounded honor of Mr. Oppenheimer was a challenge to mortal combat, which was accepted. The whole matter with reference to the time, place and weapons to be used, &c., was arranged by mutual friends. The hour was fixed at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning; the place, in the vicinity of the Asylum; the pistols, six-shooters, navy size; distance, twelve paces; the parties to be placed back to back, and to wheel and fire at word.

After one round, an adjustment of the difficulty was attempted by the seconds; but Mr. Frankenthall would not unsay what he had asserted. Two more rounds were had, without injury to either, when another attempt to adjust the quarrel, by the seconds, was made. This time they were successful. Frankenthall now asserted that he would believe his opponent as readily as he would either a Chinaman or a negro. This statement had the desired effect, and the parties left the field perfectly satisfied.

—Stockton Rep.