The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-16

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CAR prlA REcEscE PARIS, Oct 2, 1883.
You will perceive from the above that the English
champion has committed himself in very dangerous
manner moi merely as a chess player and AZ man, but
also in respect his paper Wiz be curious TO US what
form the action OF the British Chess Association will
in the matter but thing is certain-every English
newspaper with the exception oil the Illustrated London
Nens IL heartily in favor OF your countryman Such OK.
pressons these continually being used Chvalrous
boy = the soul OF honor, the Bayard OF chess sans
&c. &C. stanton himself has been carried away to
extent BY the universal enthusiasm for the young hero,
writing for example, in reference to agame ga briance
which would have excited the admiration Of Iabourdon-
nasn Punch has capped the climax, aud the various
illustrated journals have been RECALLING their readers with
his portrait and biography Throughout France and Ger
sing the romance OF this knight errant Of the Western
World; and the celebrated Italian player Signor Dubois.
writes TO friend in Paris, Qaea &c qe roas me dre- de
Paul Morphy IL sen,be quI eat ~ geant pour les
echoes Never since the days OF the Admirable erich
ton have such ovations been paid to any man.
Having put all the great English players entirely hor de
combat Paul Morphy crossed the Channel for the purpose
gaining laurels in la belle France-he pays
OF Phidor, Dcschappeles and Iabourdonnais At the
far famed Cafe de la Rgncethe 'IIoy of Holes Of Gals
sathe Prussan Herr Harrwz has for some years past
reigned in undsputed sway No European player per
haps, such admirable condition as this athlete, playing
daily midnight with all corners. The few who
rank with him in the chess have other occupations
which divide their attention. Heyderbrandt Won der
plays but comparatively little his time being devoted
diplomacy; Anderssens proessorship of mathematics
imprisons him in the Bresaw Gymnasium; Lowentha has
varied editorial duties Boden the same Stanton knowing
sufficient of chess 10 judge accurately the proportion be
tween himself and Morphy Buckle has retired, as also
the Russian Petron Much interest," therefore, was OK
cited throughout Europe when became known that your
couDtryman and Harwitz about to enter the lists
for the latter has the reputation of being the toughest and
aaa al .,nlau IN tha
his with Loweuthal 1853 when the score stood
L. ., a. 2. Yet the Prussan his eleven games and
correspondent during the voyage ( be so calied
from Dover Calais Mr. Morhy say 81 shall beat
Ilarrwtz in the same proportion as have beaten lowen
thai % 81 if such result has not been brought
about il is only because the Prussian has kept in mind
He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day
When the two antagonists met for the first time, Paul
Mophy asked if he would consent to begin the match
forthwith Harrwitz gave such very diplomatic answer
that Morphy observed to friend near him, e does not
to play" Harrwitz however, proposed ''pa,te
dessai," which Morphy lost and the former thinking,
doubtless he had an easy victory before him, con
sented to opening the match the following morn
ing The first two games Morphy succumbcd
Great the panic at the Regence, and the hackers Of
the Prussian in high glee The young Paul, how
| ever, said to gentleman who had accompanied him
from England, - How bad they will all look Harrwitz
famous Leonardo de Cutr surnamed n Puttino,' ION
count Of his youth and small stature) who visited the
Phip Of Spain for the purpose of engaging ina
match a, chess with the celebrated Rny Lopez The con-
test came of before the Court and Ruy Lopez-the
! as Harrwz-won the first two games. ii PUTTING then
turned towards the King and said - have purposely
lost the first two games now will prove the superiority
ofmy play, and show the court the majesty Of chess "
And he went and did it, And too, did Morphy, for
Iiarw,z had the slightest shadow Of chance after
the first two games and forthwith began demanding post
ponements When the stood Morphy Harr WITT q
drawn J. the Prussian resigned the MATCH and if we
cannot admire his courage, must at all events respect
his prudence. With generosity which excited the ad
miration Of all Paris Paul Morphy declined receiving the
stakes, understanding that il was entirely without the
knowledge and consent Of his hackers that Harrwz had
given in his resignation Of the contest.
There is but one oponion in France in regard to
Morphy skill. The old friends and associates Of abour
dornnas put your countryman entire equality with
that most celebrated Of all adopts and give their opinion
that Mophy possesses even greater genius than he for
the game They say that Labourdonnais only arrived at
his force when nearly double the Of the youthful
Louisanian, and that the lattcr's game is similar
in almost every particular, whilst his memory much
greater st. Arnaut the accomplished editor Of the {a,a
nede has just written article the subject, which
have taken the liberty TO forward you In he says
at is play ing single handed against Paul Morphy
the only safety is in two or more players consulting
against him"
| During postponement granted to Harrwitz. M6phy
repeated his wonderful feat Of playing simultaneously
eight bindfoded games He made il sine ana non that
the soeanee should be public, aud consequence upwards
Of 500 persons visited the cafe during the day. Among
them the cmincn, characters in science
literature the and social position Of the French CAPT
tall and when, after sitting OF ten hours, Morphy came
out unfatgucd fresh and unconquered, whilst six
Of his antagonists had resigned themselves fate the ap
pause was tremendous Several persons had determined
TO carry him ronnd the ca in triumph but so great WAS
near him The crowd was compact across the entire
width Of the Rue ST. Honore and great the cheer
ing that er0ednts de rifle and goyd mpeoles hot
haste 10 allay the tumu But the French and English
papers will have given you fun particulars this
! derful performance OF your countryman.
-. Arnaut says, In late article, "Paris has been
Iinng for hero for years past, and have hero
amongst heroes" Paul Morphy cannot go any
| where without being pointed at, all the shopkecpers
| know him and address him by name al the theatres
| opera he is stared at Scarcely a paper appears
without some Information to his And yet,
| 10 my own personal know ledge no has done
ess TO court popularity than this young hero All that Is
audaory l. also honest, he would not be continually
appearing IN the Chdrrui, Punch, &c, papers which
never interfere with any until he is universally
known. Duchesses have after him their cdcauy
counesses and other gruHdos danes m him nj their hotels
and princes 81 royal blood invite him their boxes
the Opera. Never, since the Pustno has chess knight
| crrant met such oourtly favor.
There remains but victory for aorphy TO gantha,
over the German champion, Andersen. ANDERSEN, how
cannot leave hts duties until the middle o Deccm
Der, and Morphy talks Of quitting Europe In November.
can assure you that his departure will be universally
regretted, and Morphy himself would prefer remaining
through the winter Surely his family ought 20 feel that
SO gifted by high heaven belongs the world
rather than 20 himself and he is only Just beginning
life, surely three four months will make but little differ
Should he leave for his home before spring his
latves may rest assured that determination their
part will be able 10 resist the immense pressure which will
be brought, TO bear upon Paul Morphy % Europe