A DUEL AND ITS SEQUAL.
In the year 1808 dueling is said to lave received a great check in England from the consequences of a duel between Major Campbell and 3oyd, in which the latter was killed.
The duel arose out of a trivial dispute after mess as to what was, or ;vas not, a correct word of command it drill. It. was fought with pistols ind without seconds, which was irregular.
There was no proof of any unfairness in the combat, and Captain Boyd when dying forgave Major Campbell, but also implied that the latter had hurried him when firing. Major Campbell put upon his trial "or the death of Captain Boyd, was found guilty ; the Crown would not interfere with the due course of law, and Major Campbell was hanged. It can be readily understood that the effect upon the army and society 3f the disgraceful punishment of execution by the common hangman havng been inflicted upon one in Major Campbell's position was great. His .'xecution struck the first heavy blow it duelling in England.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 314, 23 November 1910, Page 2
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