Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-31

on terms OF amy with both gcntleur and with their nu
merous connoson, many OF the latter friends and
connoNion We only express deep regret the
occurrence of these and conviction that each
party thought he pursuing the line OF duty To himself
Since the above written Mr. Garand's response has
come to hand which will be also found below.
TOTHE PUBI.IC.
The following letter from friend in Richmond will show
the necessity OF the publication that about make
| RIcuNoNp, May II, 1873.
DEAR LANSHoRNE: Your engagement with Garland has
created quite sensation here for the makes
| Lynchburg almost a suburb OF Richmond
Versions OF the affair in circulation which do Won pr
Iudcc; as Tor example, that YOU mp behind Garland
and struck HIM down without What YOU have done
IN PASSION can't answer for, Tor when in passion
answer Tor myself But have said that II YOU did this
ALL YOU did without consulting the high courage which
part OF your nature and when much excited
To- bc conscious what doing Wrte To some friend
/ here, or make public statement concerning II.
am happy hear tor MIR. Garlands sake that ie il do
ing well, but 10 truth, still happy " hear it
for Your sake For what the cause OF proyoca
ton might be (and really do not know what was nor
thing about it, To have slain fellow man in private
quarrel would have made and all like you hot and
hasN, but generous and reentng temper wretch e
thank God, my friend this evil destiny Is averted When
heard Mr. Garland danger felt ineSpressiby Tor
you as well as for hin for knew that you unhn
py.
Ii you any old friend about YOU who remembers me
and Aud Lang Syne present my love him and believe
me Truly and sincerely,
At the fall OF the Superior Court of Amherst conn
ty there tried, which was plaintiff and Mr.
David W. Burton and Others defendants Nv coun.
sci opened the case IN the afternoon When he concluded
Mr. Garland who counsel for the defendant remarked
that his client had been abused and that he intended ca
rying the into Africa" Ny counsel replied that he
had intended to abuse the defendant to travel out
oil the record MI Garland responded, that he had wished
To have argued the the Judges private room but
that would not suit the plaintiff and addressing himself As
some presumed to me- again said he would carry tine
into Africa assured him had objection his taking
al the latitude the record gave him; but the same time
admonished him that he 20 out of it, 10 which
he replied, that he did intend be inundated me-
assured him that such intention and again re-
minded him Of the necessity of conning any remarks he
should make that record. Mr.. Garland obtained lcay1
OF the lay the until the following morn
ing alleging that the papers had been thrown into disorder
by my counsel. lie prepared himself, into court
cool and dpassonate and there proceeded redeem his
promise given the night before OF abusing To the
least OF H. 1t was coarse and abusive and IT true ought
have blasted my character honest and n gentle
man, and entirely unsusialncd by the record. interrupt
ed HIM upon occasions, when he cruelty and un
Justly assailed my feelings and character friend pres
ent whispered me, ''yuu will your cause ii YOU do
not hold your tongue" succeeded with great deal of
difficulty, IN restraining myself, until the decision the
court was made which was several days after the
was argued. The opinion OF the given during
absence or should then have settled the personal mat
| ter between Mr. e. and myself.
On the following Monday, went TO Campbell Court for
no other purpose than to horse whip Mr.. Co. but dis
appointed IN meeting whhim there. Whilst there, friend
accidenty discovered the handle of dirk in my bosom
and with some surprise enqured the meaning OF my
ing such weapon. Fearing my purpose might suspect
ed and experimenting the civil authorities would in
tericte, made conidani of this gentleman and informed
him Of my purpose OF attacking Mr.. Garland on sight
The Wednesday following Pastor OF one of our Churches
came 10 my Mills; and asked me walk with him. did So
and the result OF the conversation had with him. was pro
mise eNacted OF that should attack Mr. c. for three
weeks, and that should IN the make subject
| one OF meditation, &c How far | have discharged my
duty and redeemed my PROMISE Is only be de-
| iermined between my God and myself never laid ewes
upon Mr. q. except IN church, from the my promise
expired, until was confined bed, by violent attack
nj rngTIm fttsItf OIL
before Mr. c. left for the South where he remained for Sc
veral months. When he returned | was in Richmond
got home ON Monday the LIST inst. The Following
days were devoted my domestic affairs which demand
81 my personal attention. having been absent three weeks
The third day the spOndencc commenced (which shall
presently cIe) may be asked, why now gave Mr.. Gar
ahd an opportunity o apOIogizng after having threatened
an attack The evident. long time had clap
sed; mind became composed. and my feelings not
so bitter as they formerly had rather having reflect.
60 upon Tie matter, adjust II anicaby, than Otherwise
| Prompted 10y such feelings applied To a mutual friend
who, was convinced would most cheeriuly undertake
adjust the matter. The letters will speak Tor themselves;
the facts detailed denied which cannot believe will
be the case, Except By clique in ynchburg who
would not believe though lone from the dead -
hold myself bound 10 prove them. II do not let all hon
est men denounce The following is the purpou OF the
first letter:
LgScuBrRs lth May, 1913
samuel Garland, Esg-Sr-The language YOU used IN
your argument IN the case, Langhoe against Burton
alike injurious 10 my feelings aud character You will not
presume regard Inc as being unreasonable, when call
upon YOU 10 SHOW evidence 10 the %
language, or To make an apology commensurate with the
injuries inflicted upon my feelings &c will here remark
that tins call would have been made Immediately after the
necessity Tor 1t created but fora promise eAacied Of
by friend, IA the r-tn,ancea violent attack OF rieuna
t-n, which connedme Tor months in the second
/ and your absence Tor several months, IN the last.
With due respect,
Your obt s,r't,
II. s. LANGHORNE
This mutual nendcaued he returned with an answer
"gc" unfortunately cannot b" produced it was returned
| 10 hr. ~ which was insulting my understanding.
iod my Trend 1t was just as anticipated, aud that had no
other alternative than 10 proceed IN a hostile manner Nv
friend demonstrated, aud insisted upon making one more m
ai Requesting thH should bc moderate IN my demand
o. possible assured him that did not stand upon Ell
gueitc. aud accordingly the following ~ reply
ioihe letter addressed by o. Mr. G.. which reply would
nave been perfectly satisfactory Not wishing however Ia
appear 10 dictate ~ Mr. O. requested nv friend
10 copy IT, and present hi- production and authorized
MN Ia assure Mr. g. tbat u would be satisfactory. My
Trend did 80 most Chceuy, and expressed delight that
had been ns mid n my call and yentured the opinon that
there could be no difficulty adjusting the natter Nv re-
ply was INIT he wa under mistake you will see when
you cary THIS letter, that he will sign IT, but will write
very poile nnsw'r which will seem to be an apology
but 10 truth will bc none have request to make Of
y"u-haVing narrowed my ground 10 o. little a. stand
UPON mat you will not, when he refuses give this ask
ln' 10 take any thing les. The reply was will not II
Joe does not give this will wash my hands Of it, Here i,
me reply which va, by my friend and myself deemed sat
"Your polite note by Mr, our nutuafriend has been
F'o'yed and respond 90 IN the temper IN which
D. written.
cit istoo often the that counsel in the hen Of arpu
mcn do u-e 'nu1gr which their second sober thought
d'cs not justify aud fee constrained from motives Of JUS.
ucc ns we'll Co. hr mild tone 81 your letter. say. tlnt II
any language Zoo lc referred to- wit, L1ngiOrnc
against Burton, calculated ~ wound your Il, .inp or
unousJ affect your choactef am sorry for IT, aud hear.
/ uIy rrtuctIL"
Nr. Garland refused Co give it, and substituted do f,l
owing 90 it place:
Lyv,uBuRG, May 9Th 1913.
NJ. ". s. L0DFLorHs-D,ar Sir-Mr. ---- this NOR.
N tf.fr la a. ~.
e Language used by in the argument of the case Of
I1nglomc vs. Burton, alike injurious your feelings
and character and that you hoped would deem IN
reafonabc iobc called upon show the evidence Justify
The remarks, or make suitable apology. Your letter h
conched 10 nn uncSceponnbo style, and take pleasure In
replying a. IT, hoping a. unpleasant feelings your
/ being.
The debate 81 which you speak happened moro than
eight months ago, and could now, for the life Of me-
remember what did thcn say, have ! seen the pa.
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