Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-29
A SQUARE BACK.DOWN.
A special from Washington to the Cinci


a special from Washington to the Cincn-
natl Enquirer says:
The social scrimmage in which the son Of
Congressman Holman has figured, has serv.
ed to show that the young man Is employed
in what is known as the Geological Survey
in capacity which does not require much
of his time Doubtless he secured it
through the influence Of bis father, who
would be q better Watch Dog ofthe Treas
ury" if he kept his family's hands ont of it.
SO far as the other episode is concerned
everything is now quieted down. The Ven
eZuean diplomat, with whom young Hoi-
mau came in contact, was anxious fora duel,
so much so, that Mrs. Holman became
alarmed. 1t appears that Mr.. Alexandra
Gregor, the second secretary Of the Russian
Legation, and Mr. John Beiknap Maroon,
of the Smithsonian Institution, called on
Mr.. Holman, as friends of Senior De Castro,
TO demand an explanation. The result of
their interview is made ma ufest by the fol.
lowing correspondence
WASHINGTON, D. G.. Jan. %, 1850.
NJ. C. De Castro: Dear Strive have the ho"or
OF transmitting to yon the accompanying letter
from Mr.. Paul Holman, apologiZng for his con-
duct 10 you. The letter was written under our
dic,at;ou, aud we consider the apology Il sufficient
one. Sincerely, your friends,
J. Il. Maroon
4. }. GREGoR.
WAsHrNeToN d. G.. Jan. 13 1857
Nr. & De Castro: Mr. Holman regrets that u;i-
der the influence of liquor, he shnnld have nhcr-
| ed to Mr. De Castro perfectly unwarrantcd IG-
suit, and hopes that, considering the cIrcuin-
stances, Mr.. Do Castro will kindly overlook Mr..
Holmans action. PAUL HOLMAN.
The true story Of the scrinmage is now
getting out Young Holman became drunk
soon after his arrival at the Stewart bali
room. The sets had been formed for a
impudently taking hold Of Il young lady 5
arm. demanded dance with her. This
she declined to do, and started to withdraw
from his clutches He persisted in holding
her by the arm until ordered to desst by
Mr.. DeCastro
"What is it your business =" demanded
Holman.
"My business is to protect u lady when
she is insulted," was the reply.
at is, is il ?" exclaimed Holman. Then
take that for your interference" following
his utterance with blow in the face Of De
Castro with his opera hat. Before the
daZed Venezuelan could recover his SENSES
Holman followed with another blow from
his right fist. De Castro fell back n step or
| two, and Holman in an Infatuated manner
continued his attack with several vigorous
blows in the face. The scene i'll the bail
room can better he imagined than lie
scribed The shrieks Of the ladies mingled
with The shouts of the principals aud their
friends, and for few minutes great confu.
sion reigned. After several Efforts friends
of Holman pulled him away from De Castro,
and eudeavored to pacify the Intoxicated
fighter.
Meanwhile c0lored servant had notified
the police OF what was trauspiring, ard
three of the blue coats came into the bali
room in time TO see Holman strike De Cas-
trn several blows. The officers al once pat
Holman under arrest, but experienced con
siderable trouble in getting him out Of the
house. owing to the misguided zeal Of sew
era of his friends. They c!uug to him anu
declared that they would see 10 it that he
RETAINED from further violence and went
home, but the servant demanded that he
should be taken away by the police. Hul-
man struggled desperately with his captors,
but was eventually carried out i'll the arms
Of a stalwart policeman, minus his coat and
hat, which were subsequently, thrown Quito
him on the sidewalk