Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08
THE DUEL.

In Inc iate unfortunate duel fought near
Washington, Mr.. Wise acted as the friand
oil Mt Graves, and Gen. Jones, of Wiscon
SIN, as the friend Of Mr. CiIley. After escb
nre, attempts were made al accommodation.
MT Ciiiey said, as he had done in the cor
resPondence, that in refusing the nste ofC.l
webb, he meant no disrespect 90 MIR. Graves
that be entertained Tor him the HIGHEST rae
Po'' a"u kihdest feelings but that he re
/ fused the note because he did moi cboose 70
DE drawn INTO any controversy with Colonel
Webb. Mr. Graves had insisted in m. cor
respondence that Mr.. Cilley should say wbe-
Their he declined The communication on the
ground of any personal exception to Webb
as gentleman or man Of honor, and still re.
CURED The same explanation on The field
and Mr.. Cilley persisted in refusing TO affirm
or deny any thing in regard TO Webb's char
acier. Thus have two gentlemen, confss-
sediy entertaining no unkiud feeling towards
each other, sacrificed themselves, the one his
LIE, and the other his peace ofmind forever
on point OF etiquette, which, il il be no,
absurd, was at least OF very doubtful applica-
lion in the case. Mr.. CilIey has Left wife
and three children. The affair has caused
great excitement in Washington, and il was
thought that other dues would grow out Of
II. Mr. Cil!ey was about 35 years Of age,
and gentleman OF fine talents. He was
grand son OF Gen. Ciley of the Revolution.
and brother of Capt. Joseph CilIey who led
the heroic charge under Col. Miller at the
Battle of Bridgewater heights, in the last
war
ln the House Of Representatives on Wed
nesday, Mr.. Fairfield, OF Maine, moved
for committee to enquire into the eau
ses which led 10 the death OF Mr.. Gil
LEY. This motion gave rise TO debate
which consumed the whole day. The iol>
lowing resolutions were finally adopted
Ayes l52; Noes 50:
ReSOtUed, That a committee consisting of
seven members be appointed 10 investigate
The causes which led TO The death of the n on
JoNA. CILLEY late member OF this House
and the circumstances connected herewith
ana iHrther TO enquire whether in the case
alluded TO, there has not been breach of the
privileges Of this House, and 10 report there
on to this House
ResotUed, That said committee have pow,
er TO send for persons and papers, and have
'eaVe 10 SIT during The sessions of The House
Mr.. Morris, OF Pennsylvania, by leave.
moved the following resolution of instruc-
ton TO the select committee Just ordered
which was adopted:
ResoIUed, That the select committee this
day ordered be instructed to inquire TO the
means more eftectually 10 suppress The prac
lice OF dueliIng, and report bill! for this BUR
pose as early as is practicable
The following gentlemen were appointed
The commitiee-MesSrs Tousey of Conn,
Potter Of Pa, Fillmore OFFS c., Bruyn OF
N York, Grennel Of Mass, Granuand OF
n. York, and Rariden of Indiana.
a bill hes been introduced bv MIR Prem.
iiss, in the Senate of the U. States, TO probi
bit the giving or receiving challenge in the
District TO fight duel, and for the punish.
nent thereof. II inhicts the punishment oil
iealh on all concerned in duel which re,
'ulis in deaIh-imprsonment in the peniten-
larry on all concerned in giving or receiving |