Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-03-17
From, n. New York Even-g Star.
s'DROWNING MEN CATCH AT STRAWS."

From the New York Eveni-g Star.
''DROwNING MEN CATCH AT STRAwS."
1t is clearly and abundantly eviden: by the
bowls Of the New Era and Ey enng Post, the Or
gans of Loco focoism that the unfortunate duel
at Washington is to be used for political purposes,
and as much is to be made of it at the Charter
election or the election to supply Mr.. Cilley's
place. as can be done under all the efforts and p
ping that can be made.
That the wings may not be caught in the trap.
tell them in time that, with proper and jus;
hostility TO duelling in any shape, the fate of Mr..
Cilley was brought upon himself by his own will.
and the management of his friends, and shat he
was used as an nstrumen Mt to Kill Graves, and be-
vcnd all doubt Graves would have been killed
from the superior skill Of Ciey, had he stood on
the same spot that Clley did. Had Graves been
killed in this encounter. was intended he should
have been, he would have met with no sympathy
from the Loco foc0 party-no tears would have
been shed for him. honorable, brave. and kind
hearted as he is known to bc-there would have
been one whig less in the House to have voted
against the Sub-Treasurv Away then with this
fictitious sympathy.
| We are glad to see this enquiry pushed on in
Congress, the facts will come out, and law we
hope will pass and be sustained by public opinion
which forfeiis the seat of any member engaged
in a duel during the period of his election.
What, we ask. has this personal encounter be
tween two citizens 10 do with the great struggle
for the liberties OF the cointry now IN progress:
in every State in the Union? Why should one
single freeman shrink from his duty in the over
throw of tvrants and despois because two men a
Washingto fight duel! Why should We pause
in the great work of reform in aiding a ruIne'
country and bankrupt people because she kiie'
Cassie or Cassie killed him? When Benton am
Jackson met in the open street and pistolled eacl
other, did the Loco tocos bag single vote less OF
that account for their candidate? We have oni,
to caution friends not to be caught IN the tra
set tor them by their enemies
We have received the two follow eXpana
tory letters from Washington. and although w
wish the subject could be dropped pro!nctlv
Of no good results, still. matter of sheer JUS
E tce, the explanations should no: be Withheld.
W.smrNcroS. lst March, ls.5s.
In 4 late number of the New York Evcn,n
, Star, notice the following remark. The choic
OF rifles by Mr. Ciey. 10 doubt rnadc undc
. the impression that Mr.. Graves was decide
shot with a pistol.'' Now, wish to correct tn
. error into which You have fallen Bat Hrst, as t
the matter oi fact. | can assure You, tina. Grave
never trcda duolling pistol IN has whole life, an
knew bat very little more OF the use OF the rifle
never hav ing practised with il, s. believe ncve
having fired a rifle without rest: until the da
OF the fatal rencounteT. Such Is the fact.
: But you arc IN error IN supposng that Mt u
! lev had not better reason, than the one assign
. ed by YOU, for choosing the rifle. Mr.. Cllcy, n
doubt, acted under the adv lsement of friends =
; He was considered, great shot with rifle. III
friends had full confidence iii his skill with thu
weapon. They were out to witness his firing b
: fore he accepted the challenge. And let n
here remark, shat on Saturday morning while Il
E parties were out, and nothing had been heard fro
them, the friends of Mr. CI!icV entertained a
8 preiensions Tor the result, bat on the contrar
gave indi,ations II very different feelings. Man
Of them expressed opinions. think the iio
S..as Wright, from your state, dad express an np
more than one gentleman. hope the Con
r1ittcc of investigation viii inquire OF him, fro
. what source he derived any facts, and what fac
= on which to base opinion.
o. b. the bv. the Committee Of Investigation is
: queer mixture; bat think they VIII countcnan'
: nothing rash. | am unable to imag inc the Obje
. of the enquiry; have met with single i
: dividual that could explain it. OF one thing ca
, assure YOU and that Is, the closer the scrntinN,'i
+ more honorable will be the ground on which VI
O Graves and Mr.. Wise, will stand. Remember ia
i prediction.
$ Mr.. Graves is no duclst He is retiring ar
y unassuming. He is governed in all his acts /
# the noblest impulses, ana the most eev ated fee
, nrs lie is an iron-ncrvcd man of fixed purpose
but the kind.iest feelings T.. \.
W,suI>cr,S II arch - 1873