Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-01-14
THE DIPLOMATIC DUELS.

we copy the following from the last Richmond
Enquirer:
The DIPLOMATIC DUEL. We observe DISPOSE
ton in the Wing press to condemn the conduct of
Mr.. Soue in his recent difficulty with the French
Minister, in advance of any authentic report of the
circumstances which provoked the rencountre. We
surprised at this exhibition of illiberality,
but we very much mistake the temper of the pub
lie mind if the conduct of MIR. Soule be not APPROX
ed by the country
The appointment of Mr. Soulc was in the first in
stance exceedingly distasteful to the Court of Ma
drid insomuch that there was some doubt as to his
reception. Threats made by the Spanish press
that he would not be suffered to represent this
try the Court of Madrid; but the apprehension,
lest such act of hostility might provoke the dis
pleasure of our Government caused the adoption of
IA more gentle method of rcbuke and annoyance.
The plan suggested by Madrid journal to give
Mr.. Soule formal reception, and then, by system
of petty annoyance and contemptuous demeanor, to
render his position absolutely intolcrable In pur
suance of this design, no doubt the Duke of Alba
awaited himself of the occasion of an official reccp
ton by the French Minister, to make a dsparaginS
remark in regard to the dress of Mrs. Soule. For
tunately the did not escape the observation of
young Soule, who promptly resented the Insult in
very emphatic manner In our Judgment, the con-
duct of Mr.. Soule, Jr, is worthy OF especial COM
mendation He did right to chast:se the titled min
ion for the insult to his MOTHER and it proper
that the punishment should be as public as the of
fence. The wife of an American Minister Is equal
in rank to The highest of Spanish dames While in
every thin that mparts dignity and respect to the
character of woman, she is much superior to them
as her country is superior to the corrupt and decay
ed Monarchy to Spain. The outrage upon Mrs
Soule could have occurred at no other Court in Eu-
rope: at no other Court wo aid the respect due to
her sex and her position have been so bascy vioia
cd Where virtue is utterly wanting i'll woman it
is impossible to look for chivalry in man. At a
Court the presiding spirit of which INDUCES in all
the scandalous excuses of illicit love- will look
in vain either for refinement of sentiment courte-
sy in manners. While the Queen of Spain parades
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ness of such titled blackguards the Duke Of Alba
1t was due, if not to the claim of personal honor
at least to the insulted dignity of his country that
young Soule should resent the rudeness OF the Span
ish Duke. The promptncss and spirit which he dis
played in his treatment of the case are worthy of
all commcndation.
We can very readily imagine III what manner Mr.
Soule the elder became involved in difficulty with
the French Minister. No doubt the Marquis de Tur-
got thought proptate the favor of his master by
resenting the wrongs of his mistress brother. As
the difficulty occurred at his house. preteXt was
not wanting for complaint of the conduct of Mr.
Soulc, Jr, Ebut Mr.. Soule, ST., would submit to no
of his son, and thus, in all probability he
was provoked by the French Minister.
The particulars of the duel are given thus in a let
ter from Madrid
"The duel between Mr.. Soue and the MARQUIS de
Turgot took place with pistols at twenty PAGES the
parties meeting at Chamartin league from Madrid,
at hafpast eleven. The first fire took place with
out effect. On the second fire NJ. de Turgot was
shout through the leg near the knee; he was imne-
diately removed home in his carriage and bore the
injury pretty well. The leg is good deal
swollen, but it appears that the kree-cap not
touched and principal artery wounded it is trust
ed that his state is not one of danger. Mr. Soule
was not wounded"
Mr.. Perry, Secretary of the American Legation,
was of the seconds of young Soule in his duel
with the Duke of Alba. They fought with swords,
but without either being wounded and it ended in
the seconds drawing up minute of the proceedings
as having been conducted in manner satisfactory
to the honor and reputation of both parties 1t wa
also agreed that the letters which had passed be
tween them Should be mutually withdrawn"
The SPRING ELECTIONS The Wings of North
Carolina, are holding meetings in different sections
of the State preparing for the Spring Elections AS
theirs is hopeless cause, it will require great eff
forts their part to make any show of opposition
to the Democracy. So So
The Democracy, as heretofore, will move on
smoothly and slowly, sweeping every thing before
them. They are in'no great hurry to commence the
canvass but when once commenced, the work will
be executed and Whiggery win received shock, the
effects of which, it will never be able to recover
from in North Carolina. 1t is already down but in
the Spring it will receive its final quietus.
Halifar Republican.
The Louisville Courier publishes list of seven
teen merchante of that city who import their goods
and wares direct from foreign countries