Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-08


writing" Mr. Jones then proceeded,
as he now thinks, substantially TO say
81 arm authorized by my friend, MIR.
Cilley, to say, that in declining TO re-
ceive the note from Mr.. Graves, pur-
porting to be from Col. Webb, he meant
no disrcspect to Mr.. Graves, because
he entertained for him then, as he now
does, the highest respect and the most
kind feelings; but that he declined to
receive the note, because he chose not
to be drawn into any controversy with
Col. Webb" MIR. Wise thinks thus
answer Of Mr.. Jones was, in substance
as follows: ! am authorized by my
friend, MIR. Cilley, to say, that in de-
clining TO receive the note from MIR.
Graves, purporing to be from Col.
Webb, he meant no disrespect to MIR.
Graves, because he entertained for him
then, rs he does now, the highest respect
and the most kind feelings; but my friend
refuses to disclaim dsrespect for Col.
Webb, because he does not choose To
be drawn into an expression of opinion
as to him." Such is the substantial dil-
ference now between the two seconds,
as TO this answer Of MIR. Jones. The
friends on each side, with the seconds,
then retired from each other 10 consult
upon this explanation. After consulta-
,ion, Mr.. Wise returned to MIR. Jones,
and said "Mr. Jones, this answer
leaves Mr.. Graves precisely in the pO-
stion in which he stood when the cbal-
lenge was sent" Much conversation
then ensued between the seconds and
their friends, but no nearer approach to
reconciliation being made, the challenge
was renewed, and another shot was ex-
changed in manner perfectly fair and
honorable TO all parties. Alter this, the
seconds and the friends again assembled,
and the challenge was again Withdrawn,
and very similar conversations to that
after the first exchange of shots again
ensued. MIR. Jones than remarked ::
"Nlr. Wise, my friend, in coming to the
ground, and exchanging shots with Mr..
Graves, has shown to the world that in
declining 10 receive the note of Col.
Webb, he did not do so because he
dreaded II controversy. He has shown
himself brave man, and disposed to
render satisfaction to Mr.. Graves. do
think he has done so, and that the mat
ter should end here" To this, Mr..
Wise replied in substance "Nlr. Jones,
MIR. CIlley has already expressed his
respect for Mr.. Graves in the ,criiien cor
respond.nce, and Mr.. Graves does not
require of Mr.. Cilley a certificate of
character for Col. Webb he considers
himself bound not only 10 preserve the
respect due to himself, but to defend the
honor of his friend, Col. Webb" These
words of Mr.. Wise, MIR. Jones recol-
lects, and Mr.. Wise thinks he added the
words: "Mr. Graves only insists that he
has not borne the note of man who is
not man of honor, and not gentle
man." After much more conversation,
and Intellectual attempts TO ad ust the
matter, the challenge was again renew
ed /; and whilst the friends were again
loading the rifles for the third exchange
of shots, Mr.. Jones and Mr. Wise walk
ed apart, and each proposed to the other
anxiouslv To- settle the affair.
MIR. Wise asked MIR. Jones eff Mr..
Cilley could not assign the reason for
declining to receive the note of Col.
Webb, that he (Mr. Cilley) did not hold
himself accountable 10 Col. Webb for
words spoken in debate - MIR. Jones
replied that "Mr. CiIey would not as
sign that reason, because he did not wish
to be understood as expressing the opin-
ion wheIher he was or was not accoun-
table for words spoken in debate" MIR.
Wise then, according to his recollection,
asked Mr.. Jones whether "Mr. Cilley
would not say, that in declining to re-
ceive the note Of Col. Webb, he meant
no disrespect TO Mr.. Graves, either d.
reciiy or indirectly 2" To which Mr..
Jones replied aflirmatively, adding, "Mr.
CiIley entertains the highest respect for
Mr.. Graves, but declined to receive the
note, because he chose to be drawn into
no controversy with Col. Webb" At
ter further explanatory conversation, the
parties then exchanged the third shot,
fairly and honorably ,as in every instance.
Immediately previous to the last ex-
change of shots, Mr.. Wise said TO Mr..
Jones', eff this matter is not terminated
this shot, and is not settled, ! will pro-
pose to shorten the distance" To which
MIR. Jones replied, CATER this shot,
without effect l will entertain the propo-
slion."
After Mr.. Cilley fell, MIR. Wise, for
Mr.. Graves, expressed desire to Mr.. i
Jones to see Mr.. Ciley. Mr.. Jones
replied to Mr.. Wise, "My friend is
dead )" and went on to MIR. Graves, and
told him that there was no objection to
his request to see Mr. Cilley. When
Mr.. Jones approached Mr.. Graves, and
informed him that his request should be