CHAPTER XXI.

DUELLING IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Frequency and reckless ferocity of duels in the United States.--Endeavours in several States to check the practice.--First notorious duel in America.--Challenge of Mr. Randolph, a senator, by General Wilkinson.--Duel between Viscount de Noailles and Alexandre de Tilly.--Between General Hamilton and Colonel Burr.--Between Stephen Price and Captain Wilson.--Duelling in the West Indies.--Duel in Jamaica between M. d’Egville and Captain Stewart.--Between two planters.--Duelling in Martinique.--Duels amongst people of colour 371