The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-19
correspondence Of tie Louisville Jo,gmoI9
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The particulars of the affair are as fol-
lows: Capt. Moses arrived here last even
ing en- route for Frankfort, Germany: he
proceeded to a hotel to sojourn for the night.
and at about 1 o clock Mr.. Farquir was an
nounced, inquiring for the Captain, and, on
being presented, asked : Do see C. Lee
Moses before me- uYou do, sir" was the
ready response. Then have called to
denounce you as a traitor, coward, and q
man of no honor" Sin which you sever
ally err" replied the Captain, +" and, sir, If
you are here to institute quarrel with me,
let me tell you'll am not your man for l
will not if possible to avoid it, have an al
tercation with you" ssSuch," replied Far
quir, " are the words of all towards" al
would be alone answered the Captain
you are traitor to the South, for she
gave you BIRTH continued Farquir, "and
man of no honor, because you abandon her
when she wants the services of all her sons,
particularly man of your capacity as a sea-
man and navigator. Capt. N. now arose to
quit the room, when F., in loud voice. vo-
ciferated, Coward you have abandoned
the noblest race of people on earth-and
what else why, joined your fate and des-
tiny to that abolitiondom where virtue was
never yet known to exist, and where father
cohabits with daughter and brother with
sister r. -a4~ -
Like a mailman, the Captain few at his
enemy, and, with one blow, laid him life
less at his feet, at the same time shrieking,
"Liar I 1endl hound of HE'LL recall your
words or the Crown of France will not
save you New England's fair daughters
arc not to be surpassed for virtue and integ-
rity, and one as my acYet Recall your
words, or may God have mercy on you.'-
The police was now introduced, and Far
quir, recovering, was taken care of by his
friends. AT about o'clock in the morning
the Captain was aroused to receive a note.
Mons. Stephanie, who brought it, agreed
either to procure a second or act as such
himself, the Captain being a perfect stran-
ger in Paris. Stephanie, in the end, was
second. He is my informant, and gives me
the fullest particulars of the meeting He
has become, he says, quite a friend of the
brave little Captain. Mons. Stephanie re-
sides out of Paris, and became acquainted
with Farquir some two months since at
gaming table in Paris On the duelling
ground Farquir boosted of his being able to
kill the traitor Captain. His face was much
swollen. Moses, on the other hand, was
very thoughtful, but not eowardIy. Once
he exclaimed aloud, "A[y GodI nzy Godi
let not my hands take life" The seconds
being ready Capt. Moses handed two let
tiers to his seconds, one directed to Hon.
Freeman i. Morse, U. S. Consul, London,
and the other to his wife at Sacco, Maine
He then removed his coat and, bandaging
his hair from his eyes SO as to prevent de-
traction of sight, turned hissback to the
party, raised his hands in prayer for mo-
ment, after which he drew miniature
from hio hrnoof Lie
many times, exclaiming, in choked voice
"My sweet wife, my noble Josephine, for
your honor, and tia honor of all New Eng
lands ladies, / now freely give my life--if
] fall, may God protect you forever
The parties now took position-ten steps,
to wheel and fire; arms, DeriBger pistols
At one report both men fell to the EARTH
But the Captain was soon up, being only
stunned by concussion-the ball having
passed directly beneath his ear. Mr. Far
quir was shot through the face, cutting off
a part of the tongue The whole party
soon returned to Paris and have been kept
out of the way of the police Farquir kept
on all his clothing at the time of lighting
in fact be was confident of success and moth
ing but his swollen face saved the Captains
life, for he is a sure shot, or was His
wound is terribly bad. He will never be
able to speak so as to be. understood. The
hand of Providence has been heavily laid
upon him. The Captain is up and about,
but suffers very much with his head, owing
to his having received wound in the head
in the Mexican war. He walks with Innch
difficulty and great agony. oa 3
But, my dear sir, although this was duel
to be fully recorded, it loses its greatness
when compared to what followed, viz At
about 10 o'clock news reached Can't. Moses
that Farqnir would die unless he got proper
medical and other attendance, bnt he was
out OF money, and, unless soon attended to,
modification might set in The CAPTAIN
immediately proceeded to his room, and
finding the reports true and Farquir in a
dreadful condition, he forgot the enmity of
the man, and, drawing forth his purse, gave
it to him. - -.
Farquir wept like child at the noble.
ness OF his enemy, and Moses left the room
ia teacs. Stephanie tells me he was at Mo-
ses's room for him to return; soon after he
did he found he had given away his purse
containing all the money be had this side of
the Atlantic, except fifteen dollars or So
He had given four twenty pound notes
Bank of England, and two sovereigns; I'M
der no consideration wcuId he take any
back, saying, :" it may save his life, and / |
SouA0 never oAe Happy knowing that L had I
taken life; but what is worse, than all. re-
fused the means of saving::a: life." Moses
also stated, :" am a ship-master, and can
get passage home free of charge" He
leaves for London as soon as he is able to
travel, perhaps tomorrow. His business
goes unfinished. From London he returns
home, where, hope, he will be met at least
in friendship. Farquir will be taken to a
country town tomorrow, so as TO get clear
Of noisy Paris and the police.
We consider here this is one of the great
sst f1els ever fought in France, and l have +
rico 20 give you the fullest particulars +
france IS not secession, even if she has sent
prince to look at both sides--on this Won 4
nay rely.
There is Southerner here after steel
'iates for vessels sides, but he has been
unsuccessful. He will return home. s-.s
In haste, yours truly i
GEo. K. UPToN, of Mass.
MoCULLoUGH's INDIANs.-The Shield of ]
lelena, Arkansas, of August 10Th, says:
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