The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-07-29
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SIR: 1t Is proper for me to inform you that, in
consequence OF the absence of Mr.. Old from the
city, the editorial articles which have appeared in
| the Ecdminer for some time past were written by
| myself, and that, during the time referred to, /
have had the editorial contr5l of the Examiner In
the Enquirer of yesterday there is an article headed
''The Examiners Last" which | presume to be
from your pen and to be aimed at me- If, in either
respect, | am mistaken, you will please consider
this note withdrawn.
The article in question contains epthets and
phrases which | should, without hesitation, regard
as personally offensive had there appeared in the
Examiner anything calculated to call forth such
article as that to which / have referred. The alb
sence OF any such provocaton, however, renders it
| necessary that should now ask, whether the epi-
thet "Augustus Tomlinson' and the words ''he is
| good to lead retreat if for nothing ese,"
| applied by you in personally offensive sense p
For reasons which you will readily understand
must beg that your answer be sent to at my
law office, on Main street, and not to my private
residence. shall be in my office at O'Clock to-
morrow. | am, sir, your obedient servant,
To o. Jennings Wise, Esq. P. H. AYLETT.
RICHMOND, Va, July Sth, 1859
To p. H. Aylet, Esq-Present: Sir: Your let
ler of to-day has been placed in my hands by Mr.
Lloyd.
Two articles have appeared successively in the
Enquirer, each headed "The Examiners Last''-one
issued yesterday the other to-day. In each of these
is found an expression to which you object. The
other expression which you find Objectionable ap-
pears only in the article of to-day.
These articles of mine were provoked successively
by your tico articles of the 9Th and 7th instant.
Knowing (as you must be aware that know
your previous Conduct towards my father and your
existing relations towards him and myself, you
Judge whether was prepared to endure patiently
your fippant and supercilious attempts to make me
the butt of ridicule, evidently intended for the in
direct injury of man to whom you are much in
debted, and who is very dear to me.
Candor compels me to say that, regarding your
articles as indicative ofpersonal malice towards my
father not less than expressveo disrespect towards
myself n wh
for the purpose of conveying a merted rebuke.-
However harsh they may seem, they were used de-
| liberatey and sincerely, and, as an honest man,
cannot disavow their obvious Specification.
This will be handed to you to morrow morning,
at O'Clock. Your obedent servant.
o. JENNINGS WISE.
July, 9th, 1859.
o. Jennings Wise, Esq Sir: Your note of this
morning in reply to mine of yesterday is just re-
ceiyed. 1t only remains for me to demand of you
the satisfaction which, in such cases. gentleman
is entitled to ask at the hands of another
This note will be handed to you by my friend,
Mr.. 2. j. Archer, whose agency expires with the
reception of your reply. As soon possible,
shall have another friend to arrange the terms of
the meeting and will apprse you of his presence
the instant of his arrival. Your obedient servant,
p. H. AYLETT.
RICHMOND, Va, July 9, 1859.
SIR: our note of this morning, in reply to mine
of Yesterday, has been placed in my hands by Mr.
p. j. Archer. 1t only remains for me to tender you
the satisfaction which you demand The friend
upon whose assistance | rely, is absent from Rich
mond. So soon as he shall arrive here, | will ap-
prize you of his presence, in order that l may be
placed in 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 o. JENNINGS WISE.
To p. II. Aylett, Esq, Present
July 18th, 1859.
Dear Sr:-Mr. Aylett having requested me to at
tend to any communication which you might ad-
dress to him, write to inform yon that any note
left with Mr.. p j. Archer, addressed to myself or
MIR. Aylett, will receive my prompt attention.
While have no desire to hurry you, to manifest
any impatience, you will appreciate the anxiety
with which Mr.. Aylett awaits reply, suggesting
the arrangements contemplated in your note of
Saturday last, handed him by Mr.. p. j. Archer.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM OLD, JR.
o. Jennings Wise, Esq.
p. S.-Mr. Archer is kind enough to take charge
of this note. VIM OLD JR.
HENRIco Co., VA, July 18th, 1859.
To VIM Old, Jr., Esq. Dear Sir: Your note of
to-day has just reached me- Col. }. Lucus Davis
has kindly consented to arrange the matters referr
ed to in your note have placed this whole affair
under the advice and arrangement of Col. Davis
who will act as my friend on the field.
presume, from the tenor of your note, that you
occupy similar position towards Mr.. Aylett.
You will please, then, consult with Col. Davis
to all necessary arrangements. Iregret very much
the unavoidable delay, which has oocasi0ned
handed you by Col. Davis. Very respectfully,
our obedlent servant, o. JENNINGS WISE.
HENRIco COUNTY, Va, July 18th, 1859.
To Wm. Old, Jr., Esg.:-Dear Sir: In
quence of the absence of the friend whom Mr.. .. j.
Wise has expected to act for him, he has requested
me to act as such in the difficulty with Mr.. p. H.
Aylett and have the honor to submit the enclosed
terms to you.
l would also, state that Mr.. Wise has given me a
specific statement of the causes which led him to
an u thn IN Mr. VII afF o. IF h.
him, and which were referred to by Mr.. Wise, in
general terms in the first note to Mr.. Aylett as he
knew that Mr.: Aylett was aware of them But as
you, his friend in this matter NAV not be- deem
it proper to say, that if you desire it, am pre-
pared to exhibit to you the statement given me by
MIR. Wise. Very respectfully, your obedent SER
want, }. LUcIUs DAVIS
TERMS OF MEETING BETWEEN MEssRs. P. AYLETr
AND o. j.. WISE
No person known to be personally unfriendly to
either principal shall be allowed to appear on the
field.
Wedpons-The duelling pistol.
Distance-Ten PAGES.
Line of Position-Perpendicula to line of light.
Seconds to toss up for choice of words posi-
tion.
The second entitled to first choice NAV either
choose to give the word, or reserve to himself
choice of position If ne shall choose to give the
word, the other second shall have choice of posi-
sition. If he shall choose position, the other
ond shall give the word.
Principals shall take position as allotted by sec
onds
Each principal shall retain his position until both
principals shall be otherwise instructed, simultane
ously, by seconds. Each principal may stand fac
ing in any direction he may prefer. After priu-
cpals have taken position, weapons shall be placed
in their hands by their respective seconds.
Each principal may then hold his weapon in any
manner that he nay prefer provided only that until
the word ':fre is given, each weapon shall be held
perpendicular to the line of fire.
Before taking position, the principals and seconds