The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-07
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cowHIDdN0 AFFAIR B.rwEEs n'LEoD MURPHY AND
DANIEL 3. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BETwKEN
THE PARTlBe.
wnquxGroS, May 9. 1857
There WAS assault this morning wiard's Hotoi
Mr. Daniel Sckies by Mr. Mcleod Murphy, Engineer OF
The Brooklyn Navy Yard who entered the Of Sckies
before he was up, as Ia alleged aud assaulted him with
cowhide struggle ensued. during which the cowhlde
was wrested from Mr. Murphy; whereapon he struck
aokes In the face with bard instrument inictng
wound. sckes then aetzed bis ssssllsut by tho hroat
forced him down Into corner Of the roo and here tho
melee ended.
In order that the public may form impartial opinion
Of the otves that led 70 thus brswi, subjon the fol-
lowing correspondence
LETTER FROM MIR. MURPHY 10 MR. mcKIns
WIZARDS IorsL,
WARRINGTON, May 8, 1867.
SUI have learned ndre, ny !hat In your efforts 70
elect my removal from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, you
have assaild my private ohs acer and imputed 70 me
honor Ii is, however, possible that my Information
This point may be incorrect Ia which case your duty
this account To any legitimate criacism upon nay official
conduct OF course nterpose no objection Out wish
you distinctly understand that shall hold you person
ally aooountsble for any aud every attcm TO mpeach my
integrity reject on my good namc AS 40 not desire
Che ISsrty Of leaving this note your At the Office
RespeCtfuly your oSedien, servant,
J. MCLEOD MURPHY.
Hos pAsssu r GcxrM
NIX. Gcnm 70 ME- MrRrEY
MONDAY, May 4, 1855,
sn-xcsr ncte Of yesterday was duly received It's
plying TO It. You profess desire to be relieved from "any
unjus impression In regard to supposed Of
mine which you do not specify or give the least
notion Of their purport do you refer tho person or
persons TO whom Is alleged the statements were made
BY me- Your note seems only a vague menace, apra-
renty intended to deter In the discharge of my duty
a. representative As such, have already taken too
Very respectfully, DIS
j. MefxoD MvRYlay, Wilards.
MEMORANDUM OF AN INTERVIEW BETWEEN g n. WAT.
Ma, sD cs At TIE M soSs o1 TIE IT
dacaoa from j. Mcleod Murphy, as follows ,,
Sui have the honor 70 introduce TO you my friend
Major D. Watkins, who Is instructed 70 convey 10 you
my answer 10 your note of this morning.
Very respectfully, yoar oeedient servant;
Hoo DAkrn z. ScxIEs
Mr.. acuSs inquired Of Major W. wha, he had to com.
Major WAuuSs--Mr. Murphy thinks you have assalled
hM character. Have you done soS
~ ~. 81 s-r MN hss Is s.e nt maze an inquiry
Che name OF bis Informant and the particular charge
remark am alleged TO have made would have answered
Major wAruss-Mr. Murphy Is at liberty to give tho
name Of his informant the particulars Of the
Dation.
Mr.. AcKxs-I do not admit the right Of any person 10
tnterrogste In this vague and general manner have
desive to conceal anything have said about Mr. Muir
ply and be calls my attention 70 anything which have
said TO body with whom have converted concerning
him shall be most happy TO meet II.
MAJOR WArIss-Mr. Murphy considers your noto Of
this morning insulting.
Mr.. SoISs-I am at loss to imagine wha. no can dis.
cover In my note in any way impeaching his honor
Major WArds-As you do not respond 10 q satisfactory
manner TO ny questions, ! have communication in wrl
ting from Hr Murphy TO deliver 10 you. Theee matters
are always Unpleasant
Hereupon Major Watkins handed 10 Mr. Sickles Mr. Mrr
phys nO4e, ~ follows -
MrRfFy's INVITATION FIGHT.
WAs1iissyoS, Biay =. 1857.
SYoor note Of this dsae In reply 70 mine OF yester.
day. has been received. The evasive and insulting Ian.
guags W.T. u you have III 70 employ leaves Al
tevrave. Ny friend Major L. D. Watkins, who bears this
noe, will receive any answer you have 10 make He has
but single question 70 sskW you meet naeY and If
~hen and whereof
Very respectfully your ceedient servant,
Hoo. DAsuu X SCxIz J. MCLEOD MURPHY.
Mr. ACxrys-i very glad TO make your acquaintance,
Major watkins This note shall eive my attention al the
proper time and In tho proper manner.
Major WArx1ss-M the proper time you say. When
win that bet
Mr.. HaI@s-At my convenience. I ought no, To say
iess-i cannot say more
NE scxNs DECLINES The INVITATION.
WIZARDS, Monday Evening, May 4, 1851
8R--Your note OF to-day duly receiv cd this even
ing There Is certainly not word In my noto 20 which
you refer that possibly be deemed lmpuson upon
your honor, therefore pr scents ground upon which
you have right 70 demand either explanation
meeting.
Very respectfully, SC, pEs
j. Mdsoo MrsrHY, Esq.