The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-30

An Affair OF H0nOr I'm New York.
HARVEY YOUNG CHALLENGES JOHN MoBaIssEY TO
FIGHT DUEL-ExcTRMENT IN SPORTING CIR
Giles.
For some time past there have been rumors Of a
duel about to take place between John Morrissey
and Harvey Young, growing out Of 4 fracas which
occurred between the parties at faro table in
house in Broadway, near Canal street, last Friday
evening.
1t is stated that on the occasion referred to dis
put arose between the parties, which finally led to
blows, and Morrssey being much the larger man,
severely beat his opponent.
Young, smarting under sense of his injuries, has
since been negotiating to have the affair settled by
exchanging shots with horrissey at Hoboken, and
the difficulty soon became public that the police
got wind Of it, and have kept sharp look out to
prevent hostile meeting.
Yesterday morning the most exciting rumors
we're in circulation in the lower part Of the city. 1t
was stated that the parties had met at Ho-
boken, in the rear Of the Elysian Fields, near
Mitchell's, and that on the first fire Morrissey
fell mortally wounded by being shot through
the head, and Young was wounded in the right
am. The news Of course created great ex-
citement among the iancy, but, unfortunately, was
not true, as Mr. Morrissey made his appearance at
the Mayors Office alive and well, during the day.
Captain Carpenter. Of the Fifth ward police, was
n0tlned that duel was about to take
place on Sunday, and informed the Chief Of Police
OF the fact on Monday morning. On the evening OF
Monoay he overheard two men conversing, and
from the purport OF their conversation he was salts
fed that If the police did not interfere a
most bloody fight would ensue, as the parties
exhibited the most yengeful feelings Strict
watch was kept on Monday night, and on Tues
day morning Captain Carpenter called on the Mayor
and made affidavit that to thebe of his knowledge
and belief John Morrissey ana Harvey Young were
about to fight duel, and break the public peace
Warrants were issued for the arrest Of the parties
and CLptaln Carpenter himself searched after
Morrissey, and brought him before the Mayor. The
news OF the arrest brought number of his friends
to the Office, among whom were Joha Austin
Daddy Cunningham and others. At the Mayors
promised to deliver mp any challenge he might re-
ceive. Subsequently be acknowledged having re-
ceved the following, after which he was discharged
NEW YORK, July 2s 1855
Mr. JonS MoRxisssr-Deemng myself insuted and
to possess some geLuemany traits hope you will
cord TO me that which Is due to gentleman What
mean, sir, i satisfaction The gentleman who will de.
liver this has been by selected TO receive any
communication, either verbal or by note, you be
pleasure TO give II. Young,
J.E.K
As the initials j. F. X. were supposed to be those
OF Councilman James + Kerrigan, the Mayor issued
q warrant to arrest Doth him and Harvey Young, on
a charge OF attempting to provoke duel and break
me peace III was placed in the hands OF officer.
out up to late last night arrest was announced as
having been made There Is no probability of there
icing any fight, and the whole affair looks little
like ridiculous Imitation of what has recently trans
pired in Washington. Morrisey denies having any
wish to brt ak the laws.
RUMORED DUEL BETWEEN JOHN MoRRIsssy AND
HARVEY YoUHa-MoRRIssEY SHOT IN THE HEAD
AND YOUNG IN THE ARM.
1t was currently reported in Jersey City last even
ing that hostile meeting took place yesterday after
noon at Glendale, about four miles from Jersey City,
near the plank road to Newark, between John Nor
rissey and Harvey Young. two Of the sporting fra
iernity Of New York. II was further reported that
Young was shot in the arm, and that Morrissey was
shot in the forehead or eye, in dangerous manner.
1t was said by some that he was killed. Johnny
Lying and other of their sporting friends were seen
ate in the afternoon coming from that direction
will be recolleted that at the time of the assault
pom Hyer and Poole, ut the time OF Poole's DEATH
Morrissey and Young were friends aud continued
until some difference occurred between them at a
cock fight last winter. On Sunday night Morrissey
was pay,ng at faro against friend Of Youngis
and lost $500, when the winner concluded not TO
play any longer. This offended Morrissey, who
beat him Young commented upon this act n
damned shame whereupon he was beaten by
Morrissey, which led to the ch sllenge for duel.