Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-31

for The saEc of religion whether in Protestant or no
Catholic countries and u oepoIes ase ,u i;
Northern Europe and which exists in austria all lay
excep,inp The noble kingdom of Sardinia, France Spain
Mexico md some other Roman Catholic countries. ~
considers Al. such intolerance wherever found 10 DO dis
graceful TO Christianity, and revolving 10 Humanity.
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THE SoULE DUELS.
The Marquis of Turso,, the French Ambassador who
fought with Mr. Soule scn has been raised TO the dignity
of Grand Officer of tho Legion Of Honor
II WINS repo,cd that tho decoration conferred rs an
of his conduct Souo affair." but the CORES
poudenco Of tho London Morning Post says that Napoleon
reprimanded Turgot for accepting the duel
Also that the decoration, which was bestowed as tes'
monia of HE diligence in The international copyright treaty.
was withheld from him fifteen days. warning not to
fight American Ministers in future.
LETTER FRoM mr.. soUlE, JR.
Mr. Souie JUNIOR addressed letter 10 the Bayonne
paper which contained what he considers an Unfair account
of the circumstances of his duel with the Duke OF Alba
He wrilcs;
You say a, my quarrel with the Duke of Alba took its
rise In somc remarks in peasanncss upon The toilette
OF Madame Soue exchanged between The Duke OF Alba
the Ambassador OF France; and you speak with SOFT ol
soemny Of very particular interest which has been taken
in The affair by the Emperor OF the French II may be wei
that in spite of the aversion which your correspondent
seem 10 for TRUTH 1t happened to them in this al
eas and doubt through nadyeencc TO render II an in
voluntary homage. What they tell you in this respect has
indeed obtained credit here and aany rata gives DO
terminate character 10 The causes and object OF The offence
done my mother.
But this point / abandon to you seeing that it cannot
cause to tho anxiety. As regards all except tho
Of which have just spoken, repeat there
word Of truth in what your correspondents make
you say II was from tho mouth OF The Duko OF ana
alone The remark reached my ears which caused me 10
demand of him satisfaction by stern and peremptory let
This remark, you say was only an innocent pleasant
rs upon toilette of Madame Soue the eccentric taste OF
whose dress had been noticed by tho whole company.
This is version which late after the one CT
which you have made yourself the compaisan Interpreter
phad soof,ov moti had an n ID
insult which thrown upon her. Her toilette which con-
sisted OF dress of velvet from the hands of Etlie Pamy
thai OF woman Of TASTE and OF good society who
knows how unite that regard which The exgcnces of the
world command with the respect which lady owes TO her
self
Mr. Soule then proceeds contradict some statement TO-
eadng the letters that passed between the duke aud him
set and then proceeds:
You say that caused myself TO DO waited for on the
ground after having demanded and obtained delay Of is
hours. did no, demand and consequently did obtain
any delay arrived on tho ground u, the time with
The Duke OF Aba and al tho place Of meeting five minutes
before the hour agreed upon.
.You say tina, followed by six carriage full Of Yam.
KEGS who reside Madrid followed only by
aud by Tho carriage which contuned my father my
physician Of my friends French like yourself and
American The only American who resides Madrd aside
from the personnel of the legation These oil LETT
twenty three years OF age. am hardly twenty-five; but
you take 10 say thai the Duke OF Alba is thirty
six that he had many years Of instruction with the sword
and that he had twenty three days of exercise himself af
ter having received my challenge, which he declined by
explanations urnpc and satisfactory. before sending
s~fIe accepted without hesltu aod In
slant.
You say that my hand tired quick under the weigh. of
sword which found too heavy. The swords were hea
Wy s tue but it not nj my instance that they were
exchanged ur.other and lighter which the Duke of
Alba had brought with him. You say that | was wound
ed" II il M error have received the slightest Scratch
In ne You speak OF the promises which, you say, have
The witnesses the letter which tho Duke of Alba had writ
ten 10 me- was incapable OF making and have made
any promises OF this kind Of any other kind; had
thing do with the English press which is altogether for
ogn 10 me-
1.-THE Duke of Alba, has taken not 10 lay upon me
any Of the slightest cquiaiton well knowing what account
should huvo made with it. Besdes such requisitiOn,
with respect TO letter which ho had written would
have served only the Impression that it might
tain something injurious 10 hIs character
"Aud you your recital by description oil The CON-
bat which represents having been the whole time OF
it's duration the mercy Of tho Duke OF Alba and scarcely
able 70 hold out my sword.
In order confOund the daIractos who hide themselves
behind you have only place under the eyes Of your
readers which has been given of the combat by
our seconds-ha say those of the Duke and mine -
win you sir rectfy The faehoods which your correepon
dents have made you utter7 unwilling TO doubt IT,
but if you refuse shall find means to unmask and to brand
the Infamous caumnaor OF whom have made yourself
ii am, sir, your most obedicnt servant
"NELVIL SOULE"
The following is the memorandum of tho seconds referred
10 by Mr. S0uc:
1.-THE undersigned seconds and Witnesses OF the encounter
which took place the afternoon Of Wednesday l4h inst
between His Excellency tho Duke of Alba and NJ Nevil
SouIe do hereby declare that commenced at 20
before Of that afternoon and was suspended at III
minutes before and being renewed five minutes ate was
again suspended past four o'clock The undersigned having
perceived that fatigue of both tbs combaans proceeded
from the bad OF the ground and still from the
great weight of The Spanish swords with which they fought
changed these for other lighter with which the Combat
being aguin renewed o'clock and 10 minutes was con-
nued until the undersigned thought themselves Obliged 10
give the combaants which was repeated three
times more and for the space of five minutes eac AS In
last but OF pases there had occasion In
ne
words the seconds believed that tho time had
rived to see II any monns could DO found put end to
the duel with honor 10 both parties taking advantage Of
that favorable incident and although that could no, be done
there 10 the following pause Insisting in that idea they
ceeded In procuring upon The ground itself reconciliation
frank loyal, and Without conditions equally honorable 10
both antagonists.
"In consequence of this. the undersigned agreed mme
daely declare definitely terminated the combat anuul
ling completely Ito causes, and destroying all the writings
which had passed between tho combalants during the whole
Madrid, Dec 18th 1853. (seuedJ
TElNEsTs GENERAL Don JOSE DE Ia CoScaA.
CosDE DE PuNoNRosTRo,
ClL. l.. MILAE5,
Il T. PERRY
Mr. Soule tho elder has addressed TO tho Paris Steele and
Prose- energetic potcstatons which the communication OF
nj. Morclcr had previously rendered unnecessary
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PARIS GoSSIP.--Thc Bamate Times gives US some
gossip from Europe touching The question, which is
Interesting and cvon important if rue We quote there
from:
"PAuIs Jsn 5,h-The news that has just been received
from Russia very serious However have been assured
that the Emperor regrets having advanced far that he
cannot recede. His Language was: Tho Car will mol draw
backs my uncle penetrated Moscow without causing AL
exande TO yield alliance with Russia would have been
more valuable 10 with England. BY the aid Of
Russia should have had Belgium But England will never
allow me to establish myself In Europe
M de Persieny received the Board Of Brokers on new
yoa.s day end told them thtthey might consider war as
selves in readiness for loan 200 900 0O0 ancs which the
Government would transact with the first houses OF Paris