From the Richmond Whig, 9/1/1864, p. 2, c. 6

HABEAS CORPUS. - The argument in the habeas corpus case of Dr. A. E. Peticolas, who prayed to be delivered from the custody of the county justices, who had committed him for alleged contempt in declining to testify in the matter of the late duel, was commenced(?) yesterday. The Judge admitted the Dr. to bail and reserved his decision. The question for him to decide is, whether or not the duelling law of 1860, obliging seconds, surgeons, &c., in duels, to testify, is constitutional.

It is the opinion of the bar, that the Judge will declare the Act of Assembly unconstitutional, and discharge Dr. Peticolas.

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