The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-30
THE EUEL BETWEEN TWO RICHMOND EDITORS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or Agrcomont-Ac
count OF the Fight, &c.
Knrr0R AYIETr Nd EDITOR WISE


EDITOR AYLErr 10 EDITOR WISE
| RICHMOND, JOY 8, 1850
form you that in consequence Of absence OF Nc Old
from the city, the editorial articles which have appeared
In the Er1min for some time past were written by my
SELF and that during the time referred 70 have had the
| editorial control OF the E1Iminer
In the Enquirer yesterday there Is article healed
pen and be aimed at me. II In either respect am
mistaken you will please consider this note withdrawn
The article question epthe phrases which
should, without hesitation regard personsy Often.
sive, had there appeared in tho Era thing ,alcu
lated to call forth such an article as that TO which have
referred.
The absence OF any such provoca.on however, renders
necessary that should now ask whether the epthent
Augustus C0mns0p and the wofds che is good to lead
retreat, for nothing else" applied by you 10
personally offensive sense9 For reasons which you will
me, at my law Office Main street. 70 my private
row. am, sir, your obedent servant p H. AYLErr.
EDITOR EDITOR AyIErr
RICHMOND, Va, July 8, 1859.
sIn-Your letter Of to-day has placed in my hands
by Dir. Lloyd.
Tao articles have appeared SUCCESSFULLY in the Enquirer,
each headed "The Examiners L.st-one issued ysster
day, the other to day In eaon Of these Is found
precision TO which you object. The other expression
which you Gni Objectionable appears only in the article
Of today.
rhese articles Of mine provoked SUCCESSFULLY by
your two articles Of the 9th and 7th instant.
Knowing, az you must be aware that know your pre-
vous conduct towards Ather, and your existing rea
tions TO wards him and myse You can Judge whether
was prepared to endure patiently your ppaot and super
cious attempts 10 make the butt rdicue evident
y intended for tho indirect injury of to whom you
are much indebted, and who is very dear TO me.
Candor compes to ray that regarding your articles
ae Indicative OF personal malice towards my father not
less than expressive Of dsrespect towards myself
the expressions which you object the purpose Of
conveying merited rebuke. However harah they may
an honest man cannot dsavow their sovous sgnacsoo
This Will be handed TO you 70 morrow morning at nine
O'Clock. Your obedient servant,
EDITOR AYIErr TO EDITOR WISE
RIoHMoSB, July O. 1859.
sR-Your note OF this morning reply 10 mine OF yes
terday, is just received 1t ony remains for me to de-
mand Of you the satisfaction which In such gen
tieman is entitled to AK at the hands of another
This note will be handed to you by my friend M P. J.
Archer whose agency expires with the reception of your
reply As coon as possible shall have another friend
arrange the terms OF the meeting, and will spprse you Of
bis presence on the instant Of his arrival Your oeedent
servant. p. Il. AYLErr
EDIroR WISE TO EDITOR AYLErr.
RICHMOND, Va, July o, 1852
SR-Your note Of this morning in reply TO mine of yes
teroay, has been placed in my hands by Mr.. p J.
Archer.
Il only remains for to tender you the satisfaction
The friend upon whose assistance rsy absent from
Richmond So soon as he shall arrive here will apprizs
OF his presence In order that be be placed 10
communication with the gentleman who shall act in your
behalf.
In the meantime Mr. Archer kindly consents to receive
| this Immediately from my hand.
Your obedient servant,
To b. AYIErT, Esq Present.
VIM. OLD, JR., TO EDIroR WEE.
DEAR sR-Mr Aylett having requested me to attend to
any communication which you might address to him,
cher addressed to myself or Mr. Ayett will receive my
prompt attention
While have no desire TO hurry you or 10 manifest any
impotence, you will appreciate the anxiety with wni,h
Mr.. Ayleit awaits reply suggesting the arrangements
by Mr. P. Archer Very respectfully your obedIent
servant WIN. OLD, Jr.
P S-Mr Archer kind enough to take charge of this
note. Respectfully, WA. OLD, Jr.
EDITOR WISE to OLD, JR.
HKNRICo COUNTY, Va, July IL, 1889.
DEAR SIR-Your note of 10 day has just reached me-
Colonel j. Lucus Davis has kindly consented to arrange
the matters referred to in your note. have placed this
whole STAR under the advice aud arrangement Of Colonel
Davis, who will act as my friend on the field
presume from the tenor Of your nose that you occupy
similar position towards Mr. Aylett
You will please, then consult with Colonel Davis
to all necessary arrangements regret very much the
unavoidable delay which has occasioned such nconve
pience 10 Mr.. Aylett
This viii be handed to you by Col Davis Very respect
! fully, your obedient servant o. JENNINGS WISE
J. LUIUs TO WIN. OLD, JR.
HEsmCo COUNTY, Va, July IL, 1862
DEAR slan consequence Of the absence of the friend
whom Mr. O. j. Wise had expected to act for him. he has
reauested me act suchI in the difficulty With Mr. p
H. Ayett and nave the honor To submit the enclosed
terms to You.
would also state that Mr.. Wise has given me specia,
.aemen, Of the which led him 70 apply the terms
TO Mr. Aylett complained of by him, and which
ferred 10 by Mr. Wise in general terms 10 his first note 70
Mr. Aylett5as he knew that Mr. Aylett aware Of
them But, you, his friend in this matter may not be-
deem II proper 70 say, that If desire IT, am pre-
pared exhibit to you the statement given TO me by
Wise. Very respectfully, your obidient servant,
j. LUCIUS DAVIS
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN EDIroR AYLErT EDITOR
No person known to be personally unfendy to either
| principal shall be allowed 10 appear on the field.
Weapous-The dueling pistol.
| DstAnce-ren PAGES
| line OF position-Perpendicua to line Of light.
Seconds TO toss for choice Of word position. The
entitled 10 first choice may either choose to give
the word himself choice Of position he shall
cansa neso osr
Principals shall take positions as allotted by seconds
Each principal shall retain his position until both princ
pals shall be other wise instructed simultaneously by
combs Each principal may stand facing in any direction
Aer the principals have taken positions, weapons shall
be placed in their hands by their respective seconds
6od onv s e %of
hre Is given each weapon shall be held perpendicular
Before taxing positions the principals and seconds shall
stand unarmod together, and the second entitled TO give
the word shall explain il distinctly in the hearing Of
and shall repeat il In the that II will after
wards be repeated TO the armed PRINCIPALS.
Alter the weapons shal have been placed in the hands
tho ns
Gent pause no answer being given by either the sane
Neither party shall change the position Of his weapon,
discharge It, before the word "re after the word
/ STOP"
The parties TO meet practicable at some place
outside tho State Of Virginia. to be agreed upon By the
| seconds. j. LUCIUS DAVIS
10 VIM O1D, Jr., Esq.
WILLIAM OLD, JR., TO COLONEL DAVIS.
l TUESDAY, July IL, 1858.
| DEAR SR-Your note dated Henrico county, virginia
July II, 1852 has just been received, in which you in
form me that Mr. o. Wise has requested you to act 81
his friend In the difficulty with Mr.. H. Ayett and sub
init the enclosed terms. And you also state that Mr.
Wise has given you 90 specific statement Of the causes
which led him 70 apply the terms to Mr. Aylett complain
ed Of by him and state that you pePared 70 cxhio
TO me the statement given you BY Mr. WISE am neither
dbpoSed nor authorised 70 receive such statement q
you mention, but am prepared to act for Me- Aylen
tho arrangement Of the difficulty between Mr. Ayets and
| 1r. Wise.
shall be very much pleased 10 receive specific inf,r
NATION a. 70 the time and place where shs meet you
should prefer the earliest time and the nearest place
and within the vicinity OF Richmond which think Is