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The Daily Dispatch: July 26, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the North. (search)
. F. Mackenzie, of her Britannic Majesty's royal army, while at table at Willard's a few nights ago, asserted the superiority of English over American arms. Capt. Whittemore, of the U. S. volunteers, who was present, expressed his preference for the Springfield over the Enfield rifle. The English Captain called him a fool, and instantly had a cup of tea thrown in his face by Capt. Whittemore. The result was a challenge from Captain Mackenzie, which was accepted by Capt. Whittemore, after having resigned his commission. After the acceptance, it is said, the English Captain desired to back out, but was informed that he must either fight or take a public Capt. Whittemore, after having resigned his commission. After the acceptance, it is said, the English Captain desired to back out, but was informed that he must either fight or take a public horsewhipping. The meeting was arranged for this afternoon, in the vicinity of the Arlington House, but the police were at hand, and succeeded in arresting Capt. Mackenzie. His opponent escaped from the field as the driver of a pie wagon standing near at hand, and has not yet been arrested. The Morgan raid.--attack upon Cyn