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Herald Of The United States
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
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Duel fought at Cold Spring near Providence between James Elliot and Charles Austin of Boston, with Austin wounded in neck and thigh but not dangerously; caused by abuse to Elliot's father.
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PROVIDENCE, APRIL 5.
DUEL.—On Monday morning last a duel was fought at Cold Spring, in the vicinity of this town, between Mr. James Elliot and Mr. Charles Austin, of Boston. The seconds were, Mr. Sargent, for Mr. Elliot, and Mr. Sumner for Mr. Austin. The combatants intended exchanging three shots, at ten paces distant. On the first fire, Mr. Austin's pistol flashed, and Mr. Elliot's ball wounded Mr. Austin in the neck: On the second, Mr. Austin was again wounded in the thigh: The third fire did not take effect. The parties immediately quitted the ground, and set out on their return for Boston, Mr. Austin's wounds we are happy to learn, are not dangerous. Gross abuse offered to the father of Mr. Elliot, is said to have led to this serious business.—[Gaz.
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Cold Spring, In The Vicinity Of Providence
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Monday Morning Last
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mr. austin wounded in the neck and thigh; wounds not dangerous
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Duel between Mr. James Elliot and Mr. Charles Austin of Boston at Cold Spring; seconds Mr. Sargent for Elliot and Mr. Sumner for Austin; intended three shots at ten paces; first fire: Austin's pistol flashed, Elliot's ball wounded Austin in neck; second: Austin wounded in thigh; third did not take effect; parties returned to Boston; caused by gross abuse to Elliot's father