The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-26

ans Mr.. Webb, OF the REG .Ilar Army.
In the present state Of affairs and il what has been
ru,oored is true we have no disposition to strike
fallen man: therefore we merely give the details of
what has reached us respecting the duel between
Dir. Marshall and Mr.. Webb
Correspondence of the Herad.l
WILMINGTON, (Del.) June "a, 1872
The much talked Of Duel
Jas. G.. BEYNErr-
DEAR Sri
II is SAID that Col. James Watson Webb, of the
'regular army arrived in this city this morning per
steamboat "Ohio," Captain Davis, from Philadel.
pha and took lodgings at Fosters Hotel and that
he hired hack to take himselfand two friends eight
miles above this place, near the practical Farmer =
Also, that Colonel Thomas Marshall, of Kentucky
i 10 arrive this evening in the from Philadel-
phil Their intention is TO settle small affair in a
gentlsmaaly way, as recognised by men of honor
If this can be of any to you, publish it, and
obIige
A REGULAR READER OF the New YORK HERALD.
Correspondence Of the lIerald
PHILADELPHIA, June 35, 1872.
Al. Extraordinary Slid Duel dcticeen Webb Of
Tie Regtltr -i,piy and Hon. II. r. Marshall
rVs6b Shot h.the Back of the Lett Leg-Supposcd
10 Be L4mcd for Life Ttco Shots cere passed and
.te Tira Insisted on by JIrstaH, but refused By
Tie5b-FM Particulars.
The meeting took place this morning a little past four
O'clock on Nameaps Creek, the Delaware side of the
ilc separating that State from Fennsy vans about three
miles from Marcus Hook and resulted in Col Webb re
ceiying his antagonists ball the second fire the back
part of the len knee. They fought PAGES weapons
ordinary duelling pistols, with mahogany stock and
percussion lock-
The parties passed through Wilmington, on their way
10 the place of meeting, the afternoon previous
with the intention of fighting at that time but tho
numlrr of people who drawn together by the pre-
paraons rendered necessary the pos,ponement of the
meeting until the following morning. In the
Colonel Webb posed into New Jersey and returned
about in the evening sleeping in his carriage all night
Mr.. Marshall his brother, surgeon and second slept
Marcus Hook tavern.
lttle before daylight the next morning, the prnci
pals their .nds and number OF gentlemen from this
city, who had fastened the spot upon hearing rumor
that the affair was to off appeared upon ground
Almost Immediately after then arriy al the seconds tossed
ypior choice Of position and the piece falling among
Both seconds determinedy refused to yield.
II settled however, by Mr. Marshall requesting his
second Dr. Kerr of Washington to yield the point This
request however, the second declined. Mr.. Marshall
then, with warmth, said Give it 10 them, Doctor
be baihed by tribes Mr. Aorrell the second
of Col Webb tartly replied We ask you give
thng-wc ask but what is right The point was
yielded as Mr.. Marshall desired it should be
They then proceeded to decide in the manner,
TO which OF the seconds should give The word which
by the second Of Colonel Webb. Thus Colonel
Webb had the choice of position and the giving Of the
word.
The prelminaries being TINS settled the principals
were desired to take their positions which they did with
GOODNESS and aacrity surprising every person present
cac placing his lett foot against a stone SO as TO stand
firmly, with the tight leg slightly advanced towards his
BODY.
Dr. Kerr then desired Mr. Morrc to read the articles
governing the fight which he did This done
the latter gentemaa asked clear and firm tone
al.-1f l.s<LN .oIlu.
swerei, No, sir not = and pausing for short time
liked keen and searching look upon his antagonist he
SLOWLY lifted his hat from his head and tossed il lightly
from him. without altering his position. Now, sir"
continued Mr. NJ, +" am ready"
The demeanor Of Col. Webb during this proceeding
perfectly cool and collected and when MIR. Morre
gave the word to fire, thus" Fire-one-two-thrcen-
the report nearly simultaneous to induce the
belief with some of the spectators that the Colonel had
fired az all The discharge upon the word one.n
parley was then held by the seconds, and the princ
pals being satisfied preparations made for
and place in their hands. The then
gone through without altering positions aud Immediately
upon the second discharge Col Webb was observed to
wheel md sagger upon which Dr. Kerr called out to Mr.
Morrell Sir, your friend falling why don't you catch
him ~ but without waiting for reply he stepped up and
caught the Colonel in his
The ball hal taken effect upon the back part of the left
leg of Col Webb and upon ascertaining that IL not
fatal, Mr. Marshall insisted on having another shot,
marking at the same time that Col Webb had injured
him more than all other ana If IT possible for
him to stand, he would expect him again his
position. The second and surgeon of the wounded
refused permit that he would
be fighting under great disadvantagesand this together
with the Interference of the spectators had the effect TO
prevent any further hostilities.
The younger brother of Mr. Marshall who had during
the firing retired three hundred yards from
the party, up and quite vehement in his decla
raions that the matter should proceed iarher-re
marking that his brother ought to ask it, and that he
ought TO thank his God that the consequences not
moro serious than they
Col Webb while reclining in the arms of his friends
said that he had not then had he ever had any unknd
feeling towards Mr.. Marshall. This, however not
said TO Mr. NJ officially communicated 10 him.
and the parties LEFT the ground with apparently the
hostile feeling with which they met upon IL.
IL is understood that the wound of Col Webb has
cred the sinewS of the leg aud 1t is supposed will
lamenes for life but will not er1anger the safety OF the
itnb The Colonel arrived al the United States Hotel
about nine O'Clock this morning having first breakfastet
n Chester and he appears TO be cheerful aud very little
afscted by his encounter He is, however incapable OF
stalillg without support.
Among the spectators were Mr.. Crtenden of KY, Jo-
ssh Rnia ESD of this city. Mr.. Marshall the brother
from Warrington, Wilmington and Philadelphia who all
bear testimony GOODNESS and dcberaton of the par
tics. Col Wehbs surgeon was quite a young man from
this city and the gentlemen who attended Mr. Marshall
in that capacity from Baltimore Washington.
Their names could not learn.
The CLIMATE OF THE UNITED STATEs.-A very
valuable work, descriptive of the nature and iniu-
ences CT the climate of this country, has been
Gently issued from the press of the Mcssrs. Langly.
The author, DR.. Forty, was for several years con-