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Wisconsin Herald
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin
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In Washington on August 17, 1848, Senator Butler of South Carolina and Col. Benton of Missouri exchanged a duel challenge over words spoken in debate. Both were arrested; Benton refused bail. Judge Crawford discharged them due to insufficient evidence, with Mr. Mangum as a witness.
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Galena, August 19, 1848.
Challenge Between Butler and Colonel Benton.
St. Louis, Aug. 18, 1848.
Washington, August 17th.—A challenge passed between Butler, (probably, Senator Butler of South Carolina,) and Col. Benton, of Missouri. The provocation was,—words spoken in debate. They were both arrested by the proper authorities. Benton refused to give bail. The case was heard by Judge Crawford. The evidence against the parties being insufficient for conviction, they were discharged. Mr. Mangum was summoned as a witness.
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Washington
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August 17th, 1848
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they were both arrested by the proper authorities. benton refused to give bail. the case was heard by judge crawford. the evidence against the parties being insufficient for conviction, they were discharged.
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A challenge passed between Butler, (probably, Senator Butler of South Carolina,) and Col. Benton, of Missouri. The provocation was,—words spoken in debate. Mr. Mangum was summoned as a witness.