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April 17, 1860
Daily Intelligencer
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A duel in Oregon between Gov. Bliss and Dr. Stone served as an exhibition attended by 600 people. Dr. Stone was severely wounded in the first exchange and declined a second shot.
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The recent duel between Gov. Bliss and Dr. Stone, of Oregon, seems to have been a sort of exhibition. Not less than 600 persons attended the show and we are assured that "order prevailed." A letter describing the affair states that at the first fire Dr. Stone fell to the ground, supposed to be mortally wounded, the ball of his opponent entering the left thigh, penetrating the bladder and passing through his entire body. The ball of Dr. Stone struck the ground some ten feet in advance of his opponent. Dr. Stone declining a second fire, the parties were then removed from the ground. One would naturally conclude that the declension of Dr. Stone to take a shot after being perforated, was quite sensible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Duel
Oregon
Gov Bliss
Dr Stone
Wound
Exhibition
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Bliss
Dr. Stone
Where did it happen?
Oregon
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Bliss
Dr. Stone
Location
Oregon
Event Date
Recent
Story Details
Duel as exhibition with 600 attendees; Dr. Stone mortally wounded in thigh and body on first fire, his shot misses; declines second fire.