The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-12

1t would seem that there Is . mania among "fast"
young men, at this particular season. for dueing If
may Judge from the Developments of the last week. We
called upon few days since to record duel which
originated in quarrel between two members Of the
Shakspere Club, and which, is feared win result fatal
ly to Of the principals and have to report
another although true the result is somewhat diff
ferent. It appears that Friday night last while
party of gentlemen engaged in conversation in
of most ashionabe hotels in regard to the compa
rave merits Of the services rendered by the regiments
from the different States in the late Mexican war, COL
sy, of Connecticut made the remark that the South
Carolina volunteers had not been efficient as some OF
the others Mr. Ct of South CAROLINA denied the asser
ton and asked the gentleman who made it, would he re-
peat it the following day, to which the gallant Colonel
Piled that he would not then, retract word Of
what he had said The next day notes passed between
parties, usual such occasions, and the affair as
sumed 3 most belligerent aspect. The seconds were
selected but Mr. Ct after due deliberAtion refused
to accept the challenge alleging reason that Col
s. being Northern man. he did not think him entitled
Of the kind In accordance with the strict rules Of the
dueno, the second Of the challenging party took
place Of the principal, and the p.sminsrss being
ranged, he chose for his second Mr. j. T-s who has
reputation equal to William Tell . marksman. Il
was agreed that the " shooting match" should come
;ths WOodwn" The parties met yesterday AFTERNOON,
at four O'CLOCK provided with the necessary arms and
"a surgeon. The ground was measured, and the
parties placed at Q distance Of ten PAGES from
each other. The seconds then took their Places Capt
By acting the friend Of Col. s. Before the word
was given rather affecting to those who were
not In the secret enacted at this stage Of the affair
Both principals shook hands with their friends and with
faerpg voices asked them to carry their last words to
their families in the event Of the fatal termination of
the duel Of their friends could not refuse such
request and with well fegued sorrow they promised
each met his fate An entirely UNLOCKED for event oc
CURED here which somewhat changed the order Of the
performance as set down In the programme. police
officer, who had watched the arrangements from behind
tree sepI between the dusllsts and demonstrated
against the improperly Of their conduct all saucent
and quiet" officers should do. While exertng himself
to maintain the peace, both dusists fred their
pistols in the air, and Immediately afterwards one Of
them fell prostrate TO the earth Mr. CT, suppposng
that the whole affair serious 1t appeared to
him. believed that his friend Wounded and fearing
that he would be arrested parcipator ordered his
carriage and immediately drove on, and has been
turned out after all to be good practical joke. II
was thought that the Carolinian was devoid
OF pluck" ana this ruse was devised to prove
whether he possessed the nerve which Is con-
sidered essential in such From the hasty man.
ner in which he took his departure seeing mis- friend
fa II is thought that he would not have succeeded
very well in maintaining the reputation Of the South.
After he left thsfsmander the company INDUCED In
smile all round, and left jolly might be sup
posed TO feel under such circumstances The surgeon,
Il said intends to present his bill to the fugitive for
services rendered. but have not heard yet whether he
has succeeded in extracting the ball.