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lowed by a Newfoundland dog ; the 
dogs fought; in consequence of 
which the gentlemen quarrelled, and 
used such irritating language to each 
other, that an exchange of address 
followed, with an appointment to 
meet at 7 o’clock the same evening, 
near Primrose-hill ; the consequence 
of which proved fatal. Capt. M.’s 
ball entered the right side of col. 
M.’s chest, and, taking a direction to 
the left, most probably went through 
the heart; he instantly fell, without 
uttering a word, but rolled over two 
or three times, as if in great agony, 
and groaned. Col. M.’s ball went 
through capt. Macnamara, entering 
on the right side, just above the hip, 
and, passing through the left side, 
carrying part of the coat and waist- 
coat in with it, taking part of his 
leather breeches and the hip button 
away with it on the other side. Col. 
Montgomery was carried by some of 
the persons standing by into Chaik- 
farm, where he was laid ona bed, at- 
tended by Mr. Heaviside. As they 
were carrying him, he attempted to 
speak and spit, but the blood choak- 
ed him. His mouth foamed much, 
and, in about five minutes after he 
was brought into the house, he ex- 
pired, with a gentle sigh. 
Capt. Macnamara is a naval of- 
ficer, who has much distinguished 
himself in two or three actions, as 
commander in the Cerberus frigate. 
He lately returned from the West- 
Indies, and his ship was about two 
months ago paid off at Chatham.— 
He is about 36 years of age, a strong, 
bold, active man. He has fought 
two or three duels before, and was 
remarkable at Cork for keeping the 
turbulent in awe. Col. Montgo- 
_mery was lieutenant-colonel of the 
9th regiment of foot, son of sir Ro- 
bert Montgomery, of ireland, and 
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half-brother to Mrs. George Byng, 
and to the marchioness of Towns- 
hend. He was aremarkably hand- 
some, genteel man, and he had also 
fought bravely in the service of his 
country. In the Dutch expedition, 
the Russians being put to flight, his 
regiment was thrown into confusion, 
and retreated, in consequence of the 
Russians falling back upon them: at 
this time a drummer was killed, and 
col. Montgomery took up the drum, 
beating it to rally his men, he him- 
self standing alone; he did rally 
them, and at their head rendered es- 
sential service. On several occa- 
sions, in Egypt and Malta, he dis- 
tinguished himself for his courage and 
spirit. He wasremarkable, some years 
ago. for dressing like the late duke of 
Hamilton, from which circumstance 
he was called ‘* the duke of Hamil- 
ton’s double.”—He was very inti- 
mate with the prince of Wales and 
duke of York. ‘The former shed 
tears on being apprised of the melan- 
choly end of his friend. Crowds of 
people were all Thursday and Fri- 
day viewing the spot where the co- 
lonel fell, which was covered with 
blood. The coroner’s inquest, ona 
view of the body, brought in a ver- 
dict of manslaughter. The remains 
were buried on Saturday, in a vault 
in St. James’s church. The funeral 
was attended by general Loftus, Mr. 
Byng, and Mr. Beresford, repre- 
senting the three families to whom 
he was nearest related. 
Capt. Macnamara was tried on the 
22d at the Old Bailey ; and was led 
into court supported by his friends, 
accompanied by Mr. Heaviside.— 
The evidence for the prosecution be- 
ing closed, the prisoner addressed the 
jury, in extenuation of his conduct. 
Lords Hood, Nelson, Hotham, and 
Minto, and a great number of highly 
respectable 
