... his long arms would enable him to keep clear of his antagonist. I was then a young surgeon, continued Dr. Henry, and Mr. Lincoln desired me accompany him to the point chosen for the contest,-- Bloody Island , in the Mississippi, near St. Louis,--as his second. To this I at length consented, hoping to prevent bloodshed. On our way to the ground we met Colonel Hardin, a friend of both parties, and a co...