Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-09

A Idte+nry Duei In Parts recnilar Mode
Of Mann afne an Aaait af Honor between
Dramatic Critic and an Author.
The Paris correspondent Of The New York
ByPres gives long account Of duel
between NJ. Monselet, dramatic critic, and
NJ. Barriere, an author, from which we make
these extracts:
Next door TO the principal entrance of the
Gate Theater, on the Boulevard du Temple,
is ogfe, at All times much frequented by
literary gentlemen, but more than usually
crowded on Friday evening last, between
the acts of a nnel0-drama which was being
performed for the rst time, in the adjoin-
ing theater. NJ. Monselet was slipping his
coffee, at table in the cafe when NJ. Bar
riere approached, touching him on the
shoulder, and requested a moments con-
yersation, on the boulevard outside. Mon
selet rose at once, and asked what the other
desired. 81 1fT tfDf Too "- D
"Sir," said NJ. Barriere "you are aware
that ] requested you not to criticize my
plays .7.I
piled NJ. Monselet, "however, you need pro-
ceed no further. | know what you wish,
! will be at your disposition tomorrow
morning"
81 repeat, SIR said NJ. Barriere, 'that
forbid you to speak of my piece, and if you
offend again y-.E
The remainder Of the phrase was lost in a
slap on the face inflicted by NJ. Monselet on
Mr.. Barriere. The parties were Immediately
separated, and no further incident occurred
until the following morning Saturday.
| when two friends of NJ. Monselet met the
| gentlemen charged by NJ Barriere with the
preliminaries of the combat. After a brief
conversation, it was decided that the en-
counter should take place the next day, in
the Park of Mendon, a favorite dueling-
ground, in the environs of Paris The
weapons selected were, as usual, small
swords.
On Sunday, at halEpast ten o'clock, Gust
about church timeD the adycrsaries, accom-
panied by their seconds and surgeon ar
| rived on the ground, and favorable spot
was chosen, in deserted alley of the Park.
| Messrs. Monselet and Barriere were in the
| act of taking off their coats, when two gen.
dorme, suddenly issued from a clump of
| bushes.
The geadarmes interrupted the fight, and
| persuaded the combatants to retire; but the
latter met again and proceeded to battle. The
correspondent adds:
You may Judge of the degree of impor-
tance attached to one of these Parisiau Faf-
fairs of honor" from specimen of the re-
marks made by one of the principals, Just
before the sword was placed in his hand.
One of NJ. Monseet's seconds, with
amusing gravity, said to him-"this is Sc
rious business, and you are wrong to be so
ealml'
"Oh dare say!" replied the other. "But
/ made arrangements to be very excited at
ten minutes to eleven this morning, and the
time is long pastl'
As he took off his vest, the same gentle
man observed with a smile, "you are about
to get look at my suspendersl | have
bought bran-new pair-rose-cOlored ones
in order to appear to the greatest advant-
sge"
The two adversaries were placed in posi-
ton by their respective seconds, and the
signal given. At the end of two minutes,
NJ Monselet's little finger was pierced by
) his opponents sword, to the depth of an
! | inch.
"Stopp cried the seconds.
The surgeon examined the wounded
: man, and gave il as his solemn opinion that
+ the combat should be declared at an end.
The seconds Of NJ. Monselet asked Mr.. Bar
riere if he was Satisfied" NJ. Barriere left
: it to his seconds to decide; it being GUS
. tomary in these matters, not to know
whether one is satisfied or not. nj. Bar
/ rieres second proclaimed that "honor had
s been vindicated," without stating whose
: ''honor." NJ. Monselet bowed to NJ. Bar
@ riere; NJ. Barriere bowed tohM., Monselet
: The journals which give an account of thC
9 tremendous affair, are happy to state tina
IL the wound of M. Monselet is not of a char
II acter to seriously ieopardize his life. A few
1t days of repose will probably suffice to hea
1t the eighth of an inch sword-thrust in hi
q little finger.