Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-17
CUBA VS.. SPAIN.
Duel Between Pepe LIulIa and Carlos
de Mayer-One of the Parties Dan.
gerOusly Wounded.

SeTOubly Wounueus
From the New Orleans Times. llth.l
Sunday morning duel between Pepe
Llulla, native of Spain, and Carlos de
Mayer, took place above Csrrellton, and
resulted in dangerous wound through
the breast to the Cuban principal.
For some days preceding the affair the
Crescent City bad been variously agitated
with rumors of quarrels and duels be-
tween our Spanish and Cuban popula-
ton, growing out of the present struggle
in the Ever-F faithful Isle" and several
such difficulties have attracted the atten-
ton of the authorities since the com
mencement of the Cuban war. Those Of
the past week, however, have been the
result of the torchlight demonstration
about month ago in fsver of Cuban in
dependence, and at which speeches were
made and pipds shouted, which gave deep
offense to Spanish residents.
Their especial cause of complaint was
banner borne, or alleged to have been
borne, in the procession, bearing some
such motto as Death to Spain, death
to Spaniards," and that such cries were
raised as the Cubans marched through
the streets.
The demonstration led to some angry
recriminatons and lengthy publications
in the journals, and to the issue OF the
following card:
To the Cuban refugees and to those who SYM
pathize with them:
The undersigned, O European Spaniard
by birth, and who was brought up in New
Orleans, is desirous of responding on the
field of honor, and in any way they may
indicate, to those who, in their meetings
and PROFESSIONS in this city, have shouted
Death to Spain II Death To the Span
iards u
And whoever might desire TO take up
the matter is requested to address him
self, either personally or through his
friends, hackers or seconds, to the under
signed, from six to eight o'clock ir the
morning, at the corner of Congress and
Moreau streets, or in the afternoon, from
two o clock till dark, at the Office of the
cemetery on Louisa street, Third district,
to obtain whatever satisfaction he or they
might desire-under the penalty, should
they fail so to do, of being looked upon
as imposters, towards and contemplate
boosters. PEPE LLULLA.
New ORLEANS, May A, 1863.
Pepe Llulla or Joseph Lula, whose
name is signed to the above, is gentle
man fifty years of age, who has been
residing in this city for the last twenty
five years, and is we'll known in the Third
District. For the last ten years he has
enjoyed the reputation of quiet and
prosperous citizen, devoting his time to
his cemetery. His previous history was,
however, of not so quiet a character.
The last of the bull fights ever given in
this city came off under his auspices upon
the other side of the river. At the time
of the Spanish riots here, some years
ago, Pepe Lula was large sufferer and
had nearly everything he owned de-
stroyed.
At one time he taught fencing, and he
has the reputation of having the strongest
wrist of any man in the profession. His
skill in fencing, or with the white
weapons" is, however, no greater than
with firearms. He has been known TO
shoot the pipe out of mans mouth
dc zen yards off, and has frequently shot
nickles out of the hands Of his friends.
As duels at that day we're a matter Of
everyday occurrence, it need hardly be
stated that Lula had some excellent op-
portunities for showing his skill. He has
probably fought more duels than he now
can remember, and, being man of
strong, steady nerves, fond of danger and
ready to fight a ssw-mill if occasion
should arise, Pepe, though naturally good
natured aHd of popular turn, for good
many years had stormy time of it
A response to Llulla's plscard, which
was posted about the streets, and even
upon the door of The, Vice Presidents of
the Cuban meeting, was received on
Thursday. Upon that day the name Of
Carlos de Mayer, who had resided and
had, perhaps, been born in Cuba, was
to Lula aud a verbal accep-
lance of the challenge given. Lula
thereupon pointed out the fact that the
demand was not in writing, and named
Alfred Wilz as the gentleman who would
serve as bis second.
Upon the following day Messrs. Disz
and Ahguera, as the seconds of Mayer,
made formal call upon Mr.. Wiliz and
Charles Culberison (ihe latter selected IS
the adviser Of the former, and, after two
or three hours discussion, no agreement
could be arrived at as to the choice Of the
weapons, both parties claiming 10 have
the right to the choice.