The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-03-07

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delivered to them, 10 the exchange Of shots
After this they were ordered to their re-
spective positions, the seconds assumed
their places, aud the friends accompanying
the seconds were disposed along the line
Of fire to observe that each obeyed the
terms of meeting. Mr.. Jones gave the
word distinctly, audibly, and in regular
succession, and the parties exchanged
shots without violating in the least single
instruction. They both missed. After
which, Mr. Wise called upon the friends
generally to assemble and hear what was
to be said. Upon the assembling Of the
friends, Mr.. Jonss inquired of Dir: Wise
whether his friend MIR. Graves) was salts
fed II Mr.. Wise Immediately said. in sub
stance Mr.. Jones, these gentlemen
have come here without animosi,y towards
each other they are fighting merely upon
a point Of honor cannot Mr.. Cilley assign
some reason for not receiving at Mr..
Graves hands Col. Webb's communication, !,
or make some disclaimer which will re-
lieve Mr.. Graves from his position ?" Mr..
Jones replied, in substance " Whilst the
challenge is impending, Mr. Cilley can
make no explanations" Mr.. Wise said,
in substance "The exchange ,of shots
suspends the challenge, and the challenge
is suspended ifor the purpose of explaDa-
ton" Mr.. Jones thereupon said he would
see Mr.. Ciley, and did go to him.
He returned and asked Mr.. Wise again {:
"Mr. Wise do / understand Alright that the
challenge is suspended 2" Mr.. Wise an-
swered: st is." Mr. Jones was then
about to proceed, when Mr. Wise suggest
ed that it was best, perhaps, to give the ex-
plauation or reason in writing. Mr.. Jones
then said, in substance: Mr.. Wise, If
you require me to put what | have to say
in writing, shall require you to put what
you have said, and may say, in writing"
Mr.. Wise replied Well, let us hear the
explanation efore-hand, as it may not be
necessary to put it in writing" Mr.. Jones
then proceeded, as he now thinks, substan-
italy to say 81 arm authorized by my
friend, Mr.. Ciley, to say, that in declining
to receive the note from Mr.. Graves, pur-
porting to be from Colonel Webb, he meant
no disrespect to Mr.. Graves, because he
entertained for him then, as he now does,
the highest respect and the most kind feel
ings ; but that he declined TO receive the
note, because he chose not to be drawn in
TO any controversy with Colonel Webb
Mr.. Wise thinks this answer of Mr.. Jones
was, in substance, as follows: 81 am au-
thorized by my friend, Mr.. Cilley, to say
| that in declining to receive the note from
Mr.. Graves, purporting TO be from Col
Webb, he meant no dsrespect to MIR
Graves, because he entertained for hin
! then, and he does now, the highest respee
aud the most kind feelingss; but my frienc
refuses to disclaim dsrespect for Col
Webb, because he does not choose to b,
drawn into an expression of opinion as tt
him." Such is the substantial differenc,
now between the two seconds, as to thi
answer of Mr.. Jones. The friends on eacI
side, with the seconds, then retired from
each other, to consult upon this explanation
After consultation, Mr.. Wise returned tc
Mr.. Jones, and said: Mr.. Jones this an
swer leaves Mr.. Graves precisely in tn,
position in which he stood when the chal
lenge was sent"
Much conversation then ensued between
er approach to reconciliation being made
the challenge was renewed, and another
shot was exchanged in manner perfect,
fair aud honorable to all parties. Afte
this, the seconds and the friends again as
sembled, and the challenge was again with
drawn, and very similar conversation tC
that after the first challenge Of shots, agaiI
ensued. Mr.. Jones then remarked: " MIR
Wise, my friend, IN coming TO the ground
and exchanging shots with Mr.. Graves, ha
shown to the world that in declining to re
celve the note of Col. Webb, he did not DC
so because he dreaded controversy. ii,
has shown himself brave man, and dis
posed to render satisfaction to Mr. Graves
do think that he has done so, and tha
,he matter should end here" To this, Mr
Wise replied in substance: Mr.. Jones
Mr.. Cilley has already expressed his re
spect for Mr.. Graces in the pritten CORES
pondenee, and Mr.. Graves does not requir
Of Mr.. Cilley certificate of character 70
Col. Webb he considers himself boun,
not only TO preserve the respect due to him
self, but 10 defend the honor of his friend
Col. Webb" These words Of Mr.. Wise
Mr.. Jones recolects, and Mr.. Wise ithipk
be added the words {" Mr.. Graves ouly
insists that he has not borne the note of
man who is not man of honor, and not
gentleman" After much more converse
ton, and Intellectual attempts to adjust th
matter, the challenge was again renewed
and whilst the friends were again loadin!
the rifles for the third exchange Of shots
Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Wise walked apart
and each proposed to the other anxiousl,
to settle the affair Mr.. Wise asked Mr.
Jones " IL Mr.. CilIey, could not assign tn
reason for declining to receive the note o
Col. Webb, that he (Mr. Cilley) did no
hold himself accountable to Col Webb 70
words spoken in debate 7" Mr.. Jones re
piled that Mr.. Cilley would not assig,
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