The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-27

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Marshall and Webb
fCerr-sr ondsnce of- the Hcrald.l s-.
WILMINGTON, Del, Saturday, A. M.
The Duel befucen Marshall and Jpebb
DEAR SIR
The duel betw cen Hon I. f Marshall and James
Watson Webb, was fought this morning at A O'Clock,
II the old duelling ground Just this side OF the State
inc, about miles north of this city. Mr.. Mar
hall was attended by DR. Carr, OF Baltimore, as
'ond, and DR.. Gibson, of the same place, as sur
geon. Mr.. Monell, of your city, acted as Webb's
trend. The parties exchanged one shot without
any injury. Marshall demanded Immediately Sc
cond pistol, and wounded Webb upon that fire, in
the heshy part of the leg, sustaining no damage
himself, Marshall, who came determined to fight ii
out, demanded third shot, but Webb could mol
stand II, and the matter was made up.
1t is the general opinion here that Webb was anx-
to be arrested before the fight and his conduct
really seemed 10 indicate IT, do. ,,,.,. s ..,,, ,.
lie arrived here Iii the boat about nine O'Clock
Yesterday morning, and before IL IT was known all
over the city that he came to hight duel. Mar
shall arrived IN the at q but by that line the
far obtained such publicity that crowds assembled
to them start for the ground and they were fol-
owed by at least one hundred and fifty persons in
carriages and on horseback. Our authorities feel
ing disposed not to baulk the SPORT after the honora
Die gentlemen had travelled one hundred miles for
the purpose Of the interview, made efectual in
reference but when the parties arrived the de
signated place, there We're found to be too many
spectators present, In the meeting terminated
fatally and an adjournment OF the matter was made
ill this morning. 900 brood door 9. .s'I'n lf'
MIR. Marshall was the challenger but there is
regret expressed that by 80 dong he has al
last made w ebb gentleman.
In haste, remain yours, At'" .. Z. q.
| -'."'ih 3ti Another Account. 'lt h
The anticipated duel between the Hon. Thomas r. Mar
shall, member OF Congress from Kentucky, and James
came off saturday morning about daylight, at Naamans
creek the Pennsy vania and Delaware State lines
about three miles from Marcus Hook, in presence Of
severa gentlemen from this city and number OF aborers
III the viciHity. rodt l 1l .Nii 'iH .l'1-elii
DR.. Carr OF Baltimore, was the second Of Mr. Marsha
and Mr.. Morrell, Of Missouri, the second Of Mr. Webb
After arranging the prelimnaries the choice Of the
ground and the order fire. being BY the second Vi
othe principals man,esng the greatest cooness and de-
cision They fought with pistols at the distance of ten
PAGES, and exchanged two shots 1he first fire took
effect the balls striking the ground short distance from
the eet of the principals. On the second fire Mr. Webb
was shot in the back part Of the left Leg just below the
nent He was caught as he falling BY the second of
Mr. Marshall and convene from the scene ofconfct and
arrived at the U. s. Hotel in Philadelphia about O'Clock
Saturday morning. We learn from gentleman who
witnessed the affair that the parties had arranged
Friday afternoon but that in consequence OF an excite
ment among the citizens of Wilmington, it deferred
the parties remaining in the vicinity all night Col Webb
and his friends in his carriage the ground Mr.
Hook by arrangement to the ground before
day light Saturday morning There was no intercourse
between the principals either before or after the duel and
matter OF reconciliation took place between
hem Mr. Marshall manifested much feeling for feeding
tat the grudge he bore his antagonist ye throughout the
GOODNESS and courage. After Webb had fallen and
iscerained that ne was only wounded in the leg, Mr.
Marshall expressed determination that third fire should
AXE place This was protested against by Webb's sur
geon, and further consideration and advisement on
the part OF Mr. Marshall and his friends the latter
pressed himself satisfied, and seemed to regret that
he had demanded further shot Mr.. Marshalls
brother was near the ground and after learning the
suit said he thanked God that had more serious
termination" From all that can learn, the duel was
fought according to the code ofkonor the parties hay
ing agreed upon the of conflict which ere read
aloud before the pistols handed them by the Sc
onds, and which were mutually assencd 10 in the pre-
ence OF the company and when asked by the seconds
whether they Were ready, both said in audible terms
we arc ready" The wound inflicted upon Webb's left
the result OF the position in which he sood the left
leg being thrown forward he standing with his side ex.
posed to the FIRE Of his antagonist.
Mr. Marshall left the ground with his friends and pro.
ceeded to Washington The wound Of Colonel Webb is
not considered dangerous 'i wv
ADuEL-A duel was fought this morning at Al o'clock,
in the State of Delaware milcs below Hook
Hon. Thomas f. Marshall member Of Congress from Ken
lucky; Mr. NJ being the challenger. The challenge was
given and accepted yesterday at 2P. NJ. in Wilmington,
which place Col W. had repaired for the purpose
ewing any communication which Mr.. NJ might desire to
So Col @ h
ball through the muscular part Of his left leg below
he knee Both shots were exchanged as we learn from
gentleman who was on the ground, after the word Ere
and before the word What is unusual in this part
he country the meeting witnessed by forty fifty
peo'aors from the immediate vicinity Process on the
part of the State Of Delaware issued against Col w.
which he avoided BY remaining in the open fields till 10
lock at night, and then concealing himself in carriage
i'll the fight took place Immediately after the meeting
lr MARSHALL and party repaired to Wilmington and Col
Webb to this city to which place he brought by his
friend Josiah Randall Esq., who with several other gen.
lsmen, friends of Col W. from Philadelphia went down
she present at the meeting MIR. Marshall attended
D. Carr, OF Baltimore, his second, and Dr. Gibson OF
same place as his surgeon Col Webb attended by
iof Norrell OF Missouri and Dr. Tucker formerly ofVr
rs rh, the affair unfortunately got wind and large
lumber Of persons collected for the purpose seeing hs
flair but they fortunately dispersed by de
!ssrre OF Col Webb who took boat from Marcus
Hook with the apparent intention of going New Jer.
ey, instead of doing which he went miles own the
-vcr and then returned to his friends whom he joined
~ o'clock at night.
We understand from an authentic source that Colonel
weno went to the field with the fixed purpose harper
Vhat might to himself that he would not hit Mr. Marshall
n avtai part Both parties, we learn behaved the
ground with great GOODNESS. lfNNI iit.'''Ht
AsorHEn Accousr.-Thc duel between the hon. Thos.
s. Marshall OF Kentucky and Col Webb of the New York
courier took place Saturday morning after four
o'clock, the State Line between Delaware and Penn.
Sylvana, not far from the village of Newport On III.
hrst IRE Mr. slarshails pistol went of before he had
rscd IT. and Mr. Webbs pistol exploded almost the same
noment both balls striking the ground. AT tho second
are Mr. Marshas hall struck Col Webb in the leg en-.
ering and passing Immediately behind the knee Sc
vering no artery. Col Webb Immediately fell to the
ground this pistol having been previously discharged
and the matter here ended. .... =
Mr.. Marshall and his friends arrived in this city on Sc.
turday Recommendations american June Is. 4l.
ORPHANS BENEFIT, tonight at the Park Theatre,
and we greatly mistake our community it the simple
announ emcnt of this interesting event is not enough
to I'LL the house. We cannot forbear, en- passant,
making honorable mention of the distinguished
ladies' who preside on this occasion 1t is rare
thing to see om leaders Of fashion stepping aside from
the idle vanilies of their calling and giving them
selves up to such works Of true chariiyt is noble
example, and let the ars'ocracy of our sister cities
so and do likewise" As TO Fanny, we shall no,
praise her-she does not want it--her reward is in
the consciousness of doing all this good. that with
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