The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-03-16
FROM THE BALTIMORE CHRONICLE, nARcu2.


The Dpel.-The interest which The pub
lie very naturally takes in all that relates
10 this unfortunate affair, has induced us 10
make copious extracts from the correspon
dence of the New iork American and Cou.
rier and Enquirer. The letter from the
distinguished Editor OF The former paper,
who is now in Washington, will be read
with thrilling interest. There can be no
longer the least doubt that Col. Webb used
the sincerest and most industrious Efforts 10
prevent the meeting of Messrs. Graves and
CiIley. This is clearly established.
We deeply regret to discover that the
administration press is determined to make
party question OF the affair. They are
resolved TO make out case of conspiracy
against the life of MIR. Cilley, notwithstand.
ing that, in maintaining this absurd idea,
they violate every thing like reason or pro.
liability. 1t is impossible, however, tha,
they can succeed. Ii the case is 10 be ex.
amined, upon the evidence presented by
Messrs. Jones aud Wise, it would not De
difficult 10 show tina: the proof both of bloc,
DIV design and ruthless determination is the
stronger against Mr.. Cilley. The choice
of the unusual aud murderous apon-the
haste with which the affair was precipitated
the palpable purpose Of preventing Mr..
Graves from acquiring skill, by the peril
nacious offers Of weapon-a thin. unheard
Of in the annals Of dueling-all these and
other circumstances Of which we have been
aPprised, go to show that, if any deliberate
purpose Of mischief existed, II was on the
side of the friends Of Mr.. CilIey. When
10 this, We add the fact that Mr.. Benton
and Mr.. Bynum are known 10 have instiga.
ted Mr. Cilley TO refISe to put in writing
the reply be had given to Mr.. Graves, II
will be difficult 10 resls, the conclusion that
these remorseless men are chargeable With
large share Of the consequences which
have resulted.
FROM THE SAME, MARCH 8.
The Duel.-W Wherever the intelligence Of
this most unhappy atilir has been received
il has occasoned the llveliest sensations OF
sorrow and regret. The conduct of the
seconds is severely and very generally cen
sured, and, IN our opinion, with the best
reason. The affair ought to have been set.
tied without resort to arms-but al all E.
vents, it ought to have been adjusted after
the first FIRE. The lives of such men as
Messrs. Graves and Cllley ought not to have
been sported with. The seconds have a
fearful accountability to meet, aud We do
no. doubt iD the least, tina; the verdict Of
public opinion will be most decidedly against
them.
We regret 10 perceive that the admins.
traton press sill endeayors 10 make the
death of Mr. Cilley the result Of conspira.
cy. Nothing can be more preposterous.
The Wing party dIsclaim all connection
with the duel. Il arose, it is true, original.
ly out of political question, but the quar-.
rel, if quarrel it may be called, in which
Mr.. Cilley fell, was personal one, between
hmselfand Mr.. Graves. The Wings could
gam nothing by such duel The party,
without dissent, depIore aud condemn it.
No,so The other sldeThey insanely charge
tha, It was conspiracy They insist that
MI 1llitN 6dS htiiChf OCtGuSG hC " a. Il sup
porter Of the administration. If any one
doubts that they go this absurd length, let
him read the aanexed article from the New
York Era, one of the organs Of the party IN
that city.
FROM THE ERA.
Cillev. the boses,, talented Democrat, was doom
ed 10 die by the hands Of bank assassins because
be sared TO revive the public recollection O. gla
ring instance Of bank corruption"
B1, the whole Federal party, with Henry Clay
al their head, have the nselyes into a solemn
league 10 restore that bank 10 oil its rnonsiro1s
powers and the detached bands Of that party have
sworn TO erush-by assassination aud murder If
necssssry-sll lis distinguished opponents
Extract from the Washington Correspoa.
deace Of the Baltimore Chronicle.
notice what you say IN this days Cbron.
icle, 10 relation 10 the political use which
the administration press is determined TO
,oaka oc tho late duel bpre I arm sorrv