Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-07

DESPERATE AFFRAY-JAMES L. MARRIOTT SERI-
ousLY WoUNDED-The Memphis papers contain ac-
counts of desperate ARRAY which occurred in Hell
ena, Arkansas, on the Oath May, and in which Jas.
T. Marriott Esq, formerly of this place, was ser-
ousIy if not MORALLY wounded. 1t appears that the
cause of this ARRAY was the publication of poti
cal and personal article in the State Rights Demo-
crat, by CO.. Hindman, rejecting upon Mr.. William
D. Rice, the brother-in-law of Mr.. Marriott Mr..
Rice is Know Nothing candidate for the Legisla.
ture in one of the Counties of Arkansas, and Col.
Hindman is Democratic Editor. We copy the fol-
lowing account from the Memphis Wing, with the
remark that it appears to be confused and is mos:
probably not entirely full and reliable. The ''Dr.
Merrick" spoken of refers to Mr.. Marriott
"The parties met in front of Myett Moores store Mr.
Rice in company with bis brother-n-Iaw Dr. Merrck had
been there for some time, waiting for Hndman About 10
o'clock, Hndman passed in company with Claiborne Mr.
Rice stepped to the door and asked Hndman if he the
author Of the article in the Democrat He made answer
but put his hand in his bosom to draw his revolver Rice
also drew a sngle-barrel pistol and both fred smuane-
shouderbade Its supposed that the ball passed through
such the case whether the passed his
body being diverted by the bones Hndman fired several
rick standing in the door of the store looking on
when Hindman fired at him. the ball passing through his
Dr. then thu h to g in the store T b
Merrick then turned again, and resting his pistol
his left fired at Clarborne. the ball striking him
the left SIDE just above the waist and passing through
stepped back some twelve or fifteen steps, and called
borne then raised cry for shot guns which appears
provided by in anticipation of ARRAY. Mr.
when he stopped BY Mr. Castle. Rice, seeing Pal
mer approaching and having no weapon ran TO the house.
he yptQ OIn n Dnn
street. but had occasion to it, the opposing parties
having fallen from exhaustion occasioned by their wounds
and the interference OF their friends.
Mr. Rice not injured and left Helena in the evening
for his home in the country Mr. condition was
Dr. Merrck and Mr. Claiborne are considered MORALLY
wounded, though Dam thinks he will recover The
covery of Cariborne is scarcely possible"
Another account states that Mr. Rice was shot in
the leg, and that Marriott Hindman and Claiborne
received mortal wounds.
We have been permitted by friend in this place,
to make the following extract from private letter
from Helena, which no doubt gives true statement
of the facts:
"Mr. Rice had been insulted by articles in Col
Hndmans paper and compelled to resent it. He and
friends made preparations to attack him the Streets
Mr. Rice put his guard but while he and Mr. Mar
Claiborne coming Rice stepped out asked him about the
article and both drew their pistols and shot, Mr. Marriott
leaning the counter looking and was shot
back by Claiborne He turned to draw his pistol and
Hindman shot him in 'front.' He then walked TO the door
with two balls in his body, and shot Claiborne There is
can live. Hindman is dangerously wounded"
We learn further that Mr. Marriott was conveyed
to private house in Helena, where he was recev.
ing every attention. He bore his sufferings without
q murmur; and his hopefnlness and indomitable
courage are exhibited in the statement of the Mem
phis paper, that he I" thinks he will recover" We
sincerely trust that he may.
PosTscR1PT.-We regret to state that at the latest
dates from Helena, but little if any hope was enter
tanned of Mr. Marriott's recovery.