The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-05-20
tbe 6NetkIp CLARION.


'Evcr-F aithfuI Isle, and several sucn
difficultics have attracted the attention OF
the authorities since the commencement
Of the Cuban war Those Of the past
week. however, have been the result Of
the large torchlight demonstration about
q month ago ID favor Of Cuban independ-
ence. and at which speeches were mase
and picas shouted, which gave deep OF
fence TO Spanish residents.
Their especial cause Of complaint was
a banner borne or alleged to have been
borne in procession, bearing some such
motto a. Death to Spain, death 70
Spaniards." and that such cries were
raised Or the Cubans marched through
the streets.
The demonstration led to sane angry
denominations and lengthy publications
il the journals, and 20 the issue Of the
following card
IL the Cu5aa Hefagees and 70 those 'rbo
Sympattj-e rih than:
The undersigned, 81 European Span
lard bv birth, and who was brought up in
New Orleans, i desirots 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, Death TO the
Spaniards y
And whoever might desire 10 take up
the matter Is requested 10 address himself,
either personally or through his friends,
backers or seconds, to the undersigned,
from six 10 eight o'clock IN the morning
at the corner Of Congress and Moreau
streets, or in the afternoon, from two
O'clock till dark, nj the office Of the Gem
etery on Louisa street, Third District TO
obtain whatever satisfaction he or they
might desire under the penalty, should
they fail 80 to do, of being looked upon
a. impo-ters. towards and conttmptihlc
Monsters PErE LULA.
New Orleans, May /, 1869.
Pepe Lula or Joseph Lulla, whose
name is signed 10 the above, Is a gentle
man fifty wears Of age, who has been re-
siding B this city for the last twenty-five
years, and Is wei known all through the
Third District. l5or 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, ut not ~ 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 q large sutfereT and
had nearly everything he owned destroyed.
At one time he taught fencing, and he
has the reputation ofhaving the strongest
wrist OF any man in the profession. His
skill I'm fencing, or with rhe white wea-
M
firearms. He has been known to shoot
the pipe out Of a mans mouth dozen
yards off, and has frequently shot nickels
o ut Of the hands Of his friends.
As ducls of that day were a matter OF
every dav occurrence, 1t need hardly
be stated that Lula had some excellent
for showing his skill He
has probably fought more duels than he
can now remember, and being a man Of
strong. steady nerves, fond Of danger. and
ready to FIGHT saw mill if occasion should
arise, Pepc, though naturally good
natured and ola popular turn, for a good
many years had stormy time of it.
A response TO Llulia's placard, which
was posted about the streets, and even
upon the door OF one Of the Vice Presi-
dents of the Cuban meeting, was received
on Thursday. Upon that day the name
OF Carlos dc Mayer, who had resided and
had perhaps been born in Cuba, was pre-
sented to Lula and a verbal acceptance
Of the challenge given. Lula thcrcupon
pointed out the fact that the demand was
not in writing. and named Alfred Wiz, |
r. the gentleman who would serve as his
his second.
Upon the following day Messrs Diaz
md Anguera, rs the seconds Of MAYER, /
made a formal call upon Mr. Wilttz and /
Charles Culbcrtsolr, (the latter selected
L. the adviser of the former and after .
wo or three hours discussion no agree |
nent could he arrived mt as to the choice |
If the weapons. both parties claiming to |
nave the right TO the choice.
Upon the following day, with Messrs !
hernandez aud Fernando rs Interpreters,
he weapons named bv the seconds OF /
Mayer the regular duelling pistol-was
greed to by Llulla's friends The latter
However, insisted upon naming the dis
ance of twenty-five PAGES and the princi-
rails to fire at viii, as the method OF set
ling the dispute. This was agreed to,
nd the Sunday following was appointed
or the meeting, at . o'clock, and the
rounds the AIeiairie Course
Previous to starting the seconds met ut
gunsmith's. on fsoyaI street, To mould
he bullets and 10 select weapons which
ad never been used by either party
MS point arranged, the principals, who
al not been far off, were added to the
umber' and the whole party now pro
eeded TO the Aetairie Course.
Arrived there a large crowd II appeared
al got wind OF what was to take place
nd had already arrived upon the ground.
he party thereupon Immediately contin-
ed upon the she'll road to Carrollton. and
atween 10 aud II o'clock found them
Ives IN an open field about mile in the
ar Of THAT town.
The toss up was now won. though the !
ornlne was cloudy and the matter of but
Tie consequence, by Diaz. the second Of
e cuban; Lula. with his coat buttoned I
and his hat pulled well over his eyes.
l. placed with his back To the river. and
aver, who Is compliment2d by all par
5 tor ms fine appearance and courage
Is bearing, at twenty-five PAGES distant.
ne terms OF the cartel were thereupon /
planned to the principais-each to adj +
nee (it he choose and to fire AT will.
The seconds having further intirnated ,
at the principals would he responsible 10 |
EN- if either fired before the command
iaz pronounced the words, Are YOU !
idy-ire
For more than a minute after neither I
rty made any movement, but stood with
MS raised, watching what the other
uld do
At the expiration of that time, the
'ban, who had been standing in the at
ude prescribed by the code, made step
rward. As he did so, Pope Llulla's ,
'tol was discharged Mayer halted, /
a. e am attempt to raise his pistol, and 5
ling his eyes ike one who had received 5
Mortal wound, fell heavily backward. - c
Ie surgeons, Drs. Ribot and Hava, who +