The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-26

AVERY SILLY AFFAIR.-A Philadelphia paper is
hlled with the correspondence which passed be-
tween Mr.. Dickins and Mr.. Enos, whose afiray we
recently noticed II is altogether OF the silhest
affairs record. One OF these personages be-
comes jealous of the attentions OF the other TO a
lady, and compliments are exchanged in the most
approved fashon-out OF each others hearing.
There are however, as usual on all such occasions,
some good naured friends, who take care that the
| compliments are not lost TO the person to whom
| they relate; and the correspondence to which we
have referred ensues. Seconds are chosen, and
spot appointed but the parties hunt each other in
vain amongst the weeds on Smiths Island, at noon
day, under the very nose of the jewellers in Phia-
delphla. further correspondence ensues, and
another meeting is appointed but is wisely agreed
that 1t shall take place at the end of an impossible
road, winch neither party can traverse by the time
agreed upon. Thus the parties proceed, publishing
each other in handbls, to the denouement, which
is thus detailed
Last Friday evening, about half after seven o.
clock, In company with Mr.. Wager, Enos appeared
IN front OF the Washington House, in Chestnut
above Seventh street. next door below the Masonic
Hall Upon the step Of that hotel sat Dickins and
his friend. Enos stepped up to Dickns, and not
being able thoroughly to recognize him in the semi
"Why?'' A'''' 81 '''0 NO.
Because, if it is, have come here for the pur-
pose OF cowhlding yon-lt It is not, well; do not
wish TO injure an unoffendng individual"
MIR. ID. sprang TO his feet, and wrapping the thin
end of a cowhide he had with him around his
hand, Enos instantly struck Dckns severe blow
across the face. The latter placed pistol directly
against E. s breast, pulled the trigger, snapped it,
and missed fire. Another blow from the cowskin
followed. Dckins pistol was placed against
Enos's stomach, snapped. and again it missed fire.
Another blow with the cowskin. DPS pistol was
hred this time, and with effect, the ball passing
through the feshy part Of Mr. E.'s right leg, and
dropping through his pantaloons into his boot. The
night only now became animated. d fought with
the butt end OF his pistol, and L. with his cowskIn,
and both belabored each other regularly, and TO the
serious injury OF their good looks, before the
crowd, which soon collected, could art the com
baants
For an hour afterwards there was an inquiring
multitude in front of the hotel, and for twenty-four
hours afterwards, throngs of people passed that
way to learn the particulars A gentleman who
stays at that elegant house, and clever wag by
the,way, he is too, noting these things, bored a
suitable hole in one OF the awning posts in front of
the Motel, and hosts OF people since have been
mlnutely examining, it, as the very image and i'm
preston of the pistol ball Indeed, one old lady,
who is peculiarly fond of the horrible scraped of
few splnters OF the wood to carry home, and pre-
serve among other relics, as a memento of this
grand affair, and decided virtuoso. as regards
these extra touches OF human nature. has actually
offered Mr.. Hartwel, we are told, handsome
price for the awning post ITSELF
None OF the parties were arrested, we believe
Tor this violation OF the peace. Mr.. d 8 where
aDouts we have not been acquainted with MIR.
Ehos, we hear, remains over Schuykil, at the
house OF his brother, but trifipgy injured. Both,
we think, proved themselve men of courage; but
it was exceedingly silly to quarrel about a matter
80 nearly approac hing TO nothing, and their friends
are much to blame that they did not amicably set
tie the difference