Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-09

by blow while Mr.. Rives was still in his chair totally
unsuspecting such an attack. Thereupon ensued con.
fiic in which Mr.. Rvss little worsed before they
parted There are, Of course many versions of this
sfrsy, materially variant from this, but give il the
one (which incline after hearing the different state
ments. There person present at the commenc
ment Of the combat. in which Mr.. Rives found quite
practice or theory, much celebrated for his pugsc
powers as his assaiant"
HEAR THE OTHER SIDE
from the Charlottesville Advocate, July. 81
We had anxiousy hoped be spared the painful
sty Of saying word in relation the very
affair, which occsrred in this place Monday last be.
tween the Hon. VIM. c. Rives and Thomas W. Gilmer
Esq After the free and full exposition Of all the crcum
sances of the case. which both parties had ample OPP
porunity Of making TO their respective friends and
which actually made in the presence and under the
sanction Of the judicial tribunal Of the county, aud more e
pecially as both gentlemen avowed their TO
give to the public, the entire correspondence
them, did not for moment doubt that the propety
OF reirainng from any pdrte statement OF the occur
renee, or OF the circumstances which led it, would be
at once recognized and cheerfuy acquiesced in by all
Notwithstanding this expectation, however the course
which contemporary has thought proper to pursue.
Gimer, who has been called to Lewisbmrg by pro-
fsssiona business in the Court OF Appeals should be
wanting In justice well friendship TO that man.
were we to suffer public sentiment TO be torestaed, by
passing unnoiced, statement, which had he himself an
opportunity Of doing know he would promptly re-
ject. as in his esmaon widely variant from the truth
With the issue thus made up between tho parties we
have nothing to do Our business not to render yer.
dict-but Justice to an absent man. by SUBMITTING n
the public what believe to be his version of the
renee, lest the truth Of that which has emanated from
another source, because undened should be dee
deniable
OF the correspondence between Mr.. Gilmer and MIR.
Rves, as 1t will very be in the possession OF pub
ne we even now ieel reluctance to say any thing 1t
VIII speak Tor selt and the public decide from its
tenor and the facts which it will deveiope whether Mr.
Gmer merely complained of Mr. Rives' injustice in mis-
v inn wit ,I,,.
plicity and double dealing.
With respect to the assault made by Mr. Gilmer upon
Mr. kives the statement which has been submitted to the
pubic differs very widely from Mr. Glmers own account
oil The occurrence II is alleged that he only COM
mittea upon Mr. Rves, the "Randolph outrage but ac-
tuay inflicted violent blow, whilst he (r R) was vet
In his chair and altogether unsuspecng the attack be-
cause Mr. Gilmer had risen for the purpose he be-
ieved OF leaving the This statement having bce
heard by Mr. Gner before he left here declared
1t was utterly untrue: that he sitting i'm his chair inn
mediatey by the side of Mr.. Rives when after several
inefiectal demands Tor of the wrong
he alleged had been done him. he told Mr. Rives that no
alternative was left him, but 10 pronounce that his (NIr
~ 81 conduct towards him, had been that of hypocre;
that Mr. kives quickly retorted language equally often
sive, and that whilst he utteng the tort both par
ties were simultaneously rising from their That
tney were in the act and attitude OF rising when he
atd commit tho " Lieutenant Randolph outrage. -
This done, Mr.. Rves commenced striking him with the
butt enc OF his ewhp, and inflicted with il one or two
slight blows: That whilst this was passing he attempted
10 seize Mr. Rves by the coat with his left hand but in
dong so, was so unfortunate get his finger Mr.
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injury that Mr.. Gilmer received in the afray And
was at this juncure--Mr Glmer alleges whilst his fin.
ger was actually undergoing most painful operation, that
ne struck r Rves two blows in the face; and that he did
this with view Of extricaing luckess Hav.
ing succeeded in this, he wrested the horsewhp from Mr.
Rves hands, and struck him. or rather cut him
umes' with the small end OF it, They then separated
Nothing has yet understand, (says the Columbus
enquirer OF the 29t ult) been effected by the agent TO.
wards making Treaty with the Creek Indians Those en-
gagged in specuaons Indian Lands seem to feel much
oh we IN
president jackson determined that they shall derive no
from the purchases II this be true, we think
I" hKe'y treaty will be effected ultimately.
Mr. Washington Irving, we are concerned to saw. me,
win serious accident yesterday, though we hone not
one that will prove dangerous. In driving one horse
wagon down steep and rocky hill in West Chester, the
no'ss became alarmed ran away, and overturn the
wagon, threw Mr.. irving and a nephew who was with
nm among the rocks. They both stunned so as to
hrst, and found his uncle lying beside him senseess Az
Ter some tme he succeeded in arousing Mr. L. who was
e"' WIN 'he assistance OF chance passerby
20 neighooring house and bed and thence to his ne
Pne"s mouse liz larryown, where he left last eve
smw""oH. rs yet any unpleasant symptoms having
Inc ussissippD State Rights Banner has the follow
GIT Is with feelings Of deep regret that w announce
the death OF his Exceilency a. M Scott Governor of the
state lie died at the house OF Colonel Grba in this
place, last night, OF Cholera On Sunday evening LAST he
felt slightly ndsposed, took to his bed He Continued
unwe, but not at all alarningly So until o'clock p Al
S %nen ne was attacked violently with the symptoms Of
the attention and kindness of friends could do was done IN
save him-but all in vain, ~ "
late brussels paper says--"M. Legare, Minister of
tue oh'eh states OF America at Brussels went 10 Antwerp
lew Gays oack with view to obtain Information for the
conclusion OF Treaty of Commerce between Belgium and
the United States which has been in contemplation for
some time past" ~ "
"A VALUABLE JAMES RIVER ESTATE FOR
~ sALE.--ln obedience to the last Will and Tesla
mem OF Dr Nicholas NJ. Vaughan, deceased shall on
nay
sen az auction, the well known, valuable beautiful
estate called OraPakes in the county of Goochland four