The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-20
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On Saturday last Justices John o. T.vl.r - -.
. Atles. Of Henrico souaty. cstersntnsd. q ,ssss
ne, 80 ascertain 10 legal vsy whether ! duel hsd
o. Jennings Wise. Esq, on Friday nsorolor ,sss
within their turiAdicti00, snd for that purross
aided hy Jehn B. Young, Esq.. Attorney isr fIss.
e. p .ne STATE Courthouss, and had several
witnesses called before them.
Roger A. Pryor, Esq, attended By Geo. w. Ran
doiph and VIM. II. Lyons, Eeqrs, a. legal sdvi.ers
Vas nrst called 70 the stand, and iussrrpw.tsd by
Mr.. Yoaug - follows
g DID yoa see Mr. Clemens ON tn; lssn
A. did.
Q. Where did you see him,
A. At the Central Hoteli
= gid q yoa see him more than once on that day
q Who was with him whom you hrst sav him !
A: 1 decline to answer, because BY doing 90 NAV
subject myself to Q criminal prosecut
NJ. Pryor stated shat - he was not LAWYER
be should DO compelled 10 rely upon his counsel
in answering the questions propousded 60 him. as
TO how far he might 60 without subjectiug him
self to criminal prosecution, but In doing 90 be aid
mot wish IL to be inferred that be guilty Of any
Mr.. Young insisted upon an apswer, not b.ioe
able to see how IL could possibly involve the Wit
ness in any manner.
Mr.. Randolph thought the witness right In not
answering, because By doing 90 he might involve
himself II that question were snswsred. The A..
torney might follow it up. By asking s.Who we're
the other PARTIES" and thus draw from the witness
tacss that might tend to criminste himself
Aner brief discussion, Mr.. Young waived the
question for the time, aud proceeded with the fol
lowing: -. '"e 'o''
g Did you see Mr.. Clemens on .h. nish. Of n.
A. did
g Who were then PRESENT.
A. None Others than him and myssls
the 17ths -'-s -
A. decline TO answer, because it NAV subiee,
me to . criminal prosecution.
Mr. fouug insisted upon an answer to the ones
tion, declaring that he intended to follow il up
With aDo,her: "Where did you see him,'
Mr.. Randolph thought the question an jmproper
one, as BY compelling the witness to apswer. The
fact might be brought out that duel had been
fought, and that the witness was an scceesorv 10
the TACT Authorities and precedents we're quoted,
snow ina. tae wsness was to be the sole jodge
believed that II might subject him to prosecution.
then he was hot compelled to answer.
The Jastices decided that the witness must an.
swer; and on bis declining todo So his further ex.
animation was postponed until this morning, whom
the question will be taken before Judge Meredith
for decision.
William Rutherford and J. W. Lewellsn were
| sworn and questioned, but neither of them knew
anything OF the duel. or OF the parties concerned
Ia 1t. They had heard street rumors, but had not
knowingly, conversed with any person who
witnessed the shooting or saw the parties on the
| Held. MT Rutherford had seen Mr.. Clemens since
he was injured, aud had been shown the wound on
his right thigh, but had not heard Mr.. c. call the
name OF Mr.. Wise, or say that he had fought duel
or describe the manner by which he was isjored.
In order to get other Witnesses and to ascertain
,Orfs 10 H. =
| ,err,ined to meet again at 10 O'Clock this morn
Ing.
THE DRAGONS TRIP TO AHE-
LrA-Wbile so many are fpquiring about the sx-
curson Of the Troop to Amelia, a brief account Of
the same may be Interesting The Troopers sp
pear to vie in the glowing pictures they draw Of
the genuine hosptaiities Of the military Of Amelia
at Painesville, of Cumberland, at the Springs, and
| Of g.ntiemen Of Chesterfield along the route. II
parchiDg drought pervaded the intermediate coun
try, there were certainly indications of t sbou,
the hospitable board spread ont under the cool
groves OF the above named pleasant town. Many
miles before arriving there, the vision of the way
worn column was cheered by the glaucing plumer
OF the military deputafiou aud escort. The recep
tion was grand aud appropriate. As TO the I'D
dresses called forth by the OCCASION suffice It ~
say that they were made by such men as Gregory
aud Farrsr, of Auelia, and Parrish, of Cnmber.
land. The bearing OF the citizens and soldiery OF
both counties toward their uenrico guests was
characteristic throughout, OF Virgins gentlemen
soldiers Beautiful ladies throDg-d the piazzas,
enhancing the interest Of the scene, prominent
feature of which was "a novelty in Virginis) a
squadron drill Of cavalry. After the presentation
Of bouquets by the charming Miss f.. Of Amelia
and the conclusion Of the military evoutions and az
ter choice refreshments feast of more than reason
and q foau OF more than soul, the gay cavalcads
sas soon in brisk motion for the Springs. Those
who saw will not soon forget the brilliant array Of
more than half a mile in length, with banner,
casque and sabre flashing 10 the evening sun.
AMELIA SPRINGS. II
The Troopers are unanimous in veting this .
most charming locality. The main building occs
pies commanding eminence, and through the
over archiDg forest trees glimpses may be had OF
pleasant valleys; but We coufess to the suspicion Of
other causes Of fascination and have learned that
future visits have been promised in that direction
without the pomp and circumstance of war.
1t is true that mine host tMr. Wilson,) was all
that he should be, and in every thing CONNIE il
fdm. But nothing could surpass the spontaneous
sell forgetting free and easy besriog of the noble
hearted CuulberlABders toward their cavalry
guests, rendering the pocket money Of the latter
drug and useless weight, while they remained 10
that elysium.
TIE TOURNAMENT.
For want Of time none were admitted to the lists,
but bona fde members OF military corps in uni
form. If any doubt the utility Of Tourpameuts OF
prefer Submarine Telegraph exctements, they
should have witnessed the brilliant display Ct
horses, horsenen and equestrian skill, called forth
By the present occasion. The Hsorieo men con-
cede the palm to Cumberland 10 the particulars
named, while outsiders are warm Ia their eulogieA
Of both.
Alta blast of the trumpet about II O'Clock, A.
H., twenty-eight gaily caparisoned Knights, com
prising the flower Of the chivalry Of Cumberland
and Henrico, appeared before the stand In battle
order, aud listened In deep attention TO the
'chsrge" delivered by Lawrence Marye, Esq which
was worthy Of the orator who made IL. Then Gig
nal followed signal, and Knight followed Khigh,
lightning a "a inR Al a. fioe
feats Of horsenanship, but with varied success.
until the hckle Goddess perched on the banner OF
Trooper VIM. @. Miller. who WAS proclaimed cham
pion, and who crowned - Queen Of Love and
bvauty," Miss Wiley, Of Amelia
Sir Knights X. II. Brock, Lieut.. G. c. Hanes and
@. B. Palmore, bore on the ID, 80 and 4th hopors
snd Miss Wilson Of Amelia, Mics palmore of Cum
berland, and Miss Mann OF hester 6eld wore beau
siful garlands a. lst. % aud Sd maids Of honor.
fnE BANQUET.
At the grand banquet, which succeeded the
Tournament, most thrilling eloQuence fell frosn
lips Of that 'Bayard sans pear ct sdns seproehs "
We mean Col. Fsrrar OF Amelia, and the anirnstisg
tones OF those gallant oceis, Col 8. McRae OF the
4th Cavalry, and Capt. Parrish Of the @. l.
heard and followed by stirring addresses from the
talented Messrs. White and Marye Of the Rich
mobd bar. HiiIsman and others contributed their
qoota VI ready Wit, bus the chief and deepest 10
terest centred on onr veteran, Adjt Generai
Richardson, whose words like those OF that pure
patriot, JDo. r. Wey, were listened to with breath
less attention. These usn like the hoary chiefs OF
the forest, have ever been ready, with words a
flame to urge the reuns warriors TO deeds OF val
May they live thoussnd years. 60 the TonsD.-
ment and banquet, we're . 'snccess," and bril-
liant at that, and no less 90 was the Qneens ball,
where her mstesty, with her lovely maids Of bon
or, dszzled all eyes, aud won sli hearts. Il +
whispered that even that high oflcai, Col W., OF
Hanover, who presided over the ceremony Of coro.
nasion,by no means passed the ordeal Of beanty IN
| seathed.
At the Tosrnsment, banquet and ball, there vas
| . general expression Of regret at the unavoidable
ardson, Of Henrico, Lieut. Ford, ofthe c. ]. d. and
Capt. Page, the gallant commander Of the last
named troop.
Tho hour Of partIpg, at length, arrivea--ths