When was it published?

March 10, 1823 in The Alexandria Herald

Domestic News March 10, 1823

The Alexandria Herald

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Congressional Debate, Indian Land Bill, Georgia Land, Duel Challenge, Tattnall Metcalf

Alexandria, Virginia

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During congressional debate on a $6,000 bill to extinguish Indian titles to reserved lands in Georgia, Rep. Tattnall of Georgia supported it while Rep. Metcalf of Kentucky opposed, leading to heated words and a challenge from Tattnall, averted by friends.

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The N. York Com. Adv. states, on the authority of a gentleman from Washington, that in discussing the bill making an appropriation of $6,000 for the extinguishment of Indian titles to certain reserved sections of land in the state of Georgia, Mr. Tattnall, a hasty and fiery member of that state, supported the bill. and Mr. Metcalf of Kentucky, opposed it. Mr. Tattnall spoke of Mr. M. in terms which were considered rather insinuating. Mr. M. replied in a cool and dignified manner, but with great severity, and Mr. T. in consequence sent him a challenge. The interference of friends, however, prevented a waste of gunpowder, and perhaps the effusion of blood.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Congressional Debate Indian Land Bill Georgia Land Duel Challenge Tattnall Metcalf

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Tattnall Mr. Metcalf

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Washington

Key Persons

Mr. Tattnall Mr. Metcalf

Outcome

interference of friends prevented a duel, avoiding waste of gunpowder and effusion of blood.

Event Details

In discussing the bill making an appropriation of $6,000 for the extinguishment of Indian titles to certain reserved sections of land in the state of Georgia, Mr. Tattnall, a hasty and fiery member of that state, supported the bill, and Mr. Metcalf of Kentucky opposed it. Mr. Tattnall spoke of Mr. M. in terms which were considered rather insinuating. Mr. M. replied in a cool and dignified manner, but with great severity, and Mr. T. in consequence sent him a challenge.