The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-17
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TUESDAY MoRNINta 49,. .ApRIL r. ~ ~
the WASHINGTON AFFAIR OF HONOR.


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the WASHINGTON AFFAIR OF HONOR.
c.rr..p..a..es efsh. Parties.
The correspondence between the parties to,
the contemplated duel, between Messrs. Roger
A. Pryor, Of Va, and Jno. r. Potter. Of wis.
10 published in the National Atelsigeneey. of
Washington. 1t shows that Mr.. Potter ac.
cepted challenge from Mr.. Pryor, to accord
him the satisfaction usual among geutle-
men," and then named bowie-knives as the
only weapons to be used. Mr.. P.s second.
without consulting him, rejected this propo-
sition AZ not within the code, and Mr. Lander.
the second Of the opposite party, offered him.
self in place Of his principal, but of course was
rejected, as no cause OF quarrel existed with
him. Mr.. Pryor himself then wrote note to
Mr.. Potter accepting his terms, and Offering
to fight with the bOwie-knffe, notwithstand.
Ing the irrcgularity Of the mode and greatly
superior size and strength of his adversary.-
This note his second, upon the remons trance
OF several Southern members of Congress.
determined TO take the responsibility Of with
holding, nor was Mr.. r. able to procure another
friend who would convey it, Mr. z. then
wrote note asking Mr.. Potter to appoint
time and place for street reEcontre, but the
latter was arrested before it could be deliver.
ed to him. The following is the
CORRESPONDENTS.
In consequence Of the numerous false ru
mors which have been ind ndustriously circu ted
through the Northern press the undersigned
deem IL proper TO make the following pubiica.
ton.
The subloined correspondence took place in
consequence Of certain words uttered in the
House OF Representatives between Messrs.
Pryor and Potter Mr. Hindmar as appsars
from his memorandum (marked Al being
compelled TO return home, Mr.. keitt re csiyed
with the understanding that he was to hand
II to Mr.. Miles, who delivered it to Mr.
Pryor. AS Mr.. Lander distinctly stated to
Mr.. Keitt that Mr.. Potter rcond not leare the
District, it was deemed proper, for obvious
reasons. and to guard against interruption in
the affair, that some one other than u member
of Congress should bear the challen to 8 hos.
tile meeting in the District TO Mr.. Potter. Mr.
Chisman, a non resident OF Washington then
assumed the place of acting friend for Mr.
Pryor. Mr.. Miles advised vii IN him through.
cut, entirely concurred with him in every
step up to the termination Of the correspond.
ence on their part, and has desired to make
this public statement of his position
T. p. CHISMAN
WIN. PORCHER MILES.
nate place, outside the District OF Columbia,
and the time when and where may be further
correspondence between us.
have the honor to be-
Very respectfully, &c,
ROGER A. PRYOR
Hon. John F. Potter.
MEMORANDUM.
On to day, at ) O'Clock and ten minutes I
met Mr.. Potter in one Of the sitting rooms
Of the House Of Representatives, and deliv.
cred to him Mr.. Pryor's first note, copy Of
which, marked "A" is in Mr.. Pryor's posses
cir Dot .od I
unsealed, and read il. then inquired at what
time his answer would be communi icated: to
which he replied 'hatit should be at his earli.
est convenience, but perhaps that would not
be before morning
At 5 O'Clock, hearing rumors Of probable
arrest Of the parties, met Mr.. Potter in the
same room. and informed him of those ru-
mors, and also that Mr.. Pryor had gone out of
this District to avoid arrest. He said that he
would endeavor to avoid arres k<but could not
lexve Immediately lest his wife, who was at
the time in the gallery, should be alarmed.
At this same in Interview informed Mr. Potter
In my family, and that Hon L, NJ. Keitt would
act in my stead l had just previously noti-
fed him of this in writing.
April II, 1860. T.C. HrNpxAs.
APRIL II, 1860.
SIR: Your note OF this date, received by tho
hands of Hon Thos. q. Hindman, invites a
s.correspOndence,'' to be hereafter conduc ted
outside of the District of Colum bia, evidently
to avoid, on your part, certain penalties i'm.
posed by law. reply that the constitution Of
Wisconsin allows me no escape from the con.
eQuences Of such correspondence" as yOu
seem TO contemplate, wherever 1t may be con.
ducied. l therefore inform you that such
further correspondence" Us you may wish to
make may be delivered to my friend, Col. f.
w. Lander.
l have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant, JNO. F. POTTER
Hon Roger A. Pryor.
VIRGINIA, April ~, 1860
SIR: In order to be assured that do not
misapprehend the precise import of your note
by Mr.. Lander, beg to inQ uire if you will ac-
cept challenge from me in the District of Co.
lumbia. have the honor to be. very respect
fully, &c, RO0KR A. PRYOR.
Hon. John f. Potter.
APRIL 12, 1860.
SIR: If there be any ambiguity in my note
OF last evening, after the explanation by my
friend, Col. Lander, to your friend, Col. keitt,
last night, and MIR. Chisman, to-day, which
understand he made, beg to say that will
answer the inquir contained in your note of
to-day when challenge shall reach me.
have the honor TO bs, very respectfully, &c,
Hon. Roger A. Pryor.
Norx-Immediately on receipt of the above
delivered the following note, with which
had been furnished by Mr.. Pryor in advance.
"
SIR demand the satisfaction usual among
gentlemen for the personal aifront you offered
me in debate, aud for which you were pleased
to avnW your responsibility.
have the honor to BE- very respectfully,
Hon. John +. Potter.
F. 8. My friend Mr.. Chisman, will deliver
this note. X. A. r.
APRIL IL, * Pm.
Hon. Mr.. CHIsNAN-SIR: Owing 10 my not
being able to fiud Dir. Potter, IAN article in the
Star causing him to change his place of meet
ing.) am compelled TO req uest you ~ await
a reply to the note You have favored me with
for short space of time, say ter few hours.
am, most respectfully ySIry' &c;
APRIL 12, 1860
SIR: Your second note of to-day is received
1 refer you to my friend, Col. +. w. Lander,
70 make the necessary arrangements.
have the honor to be. &c.
JNO. F. POrTER.
Hon. Roger A. Pryor.
WASHINGTON, April 12, iih p. NJ 1860.
Sir: have TO state that my principal. Hon.
John +. Potter, disclaiming the particular
rules Of the code. will fight Hon. Roger A.
Pryor with the common bowie knife, NJ such
. place, private room or open air, in this Dis
trici, IN we may agree upon ut Il time to be
fixed within the next twelve (l2) hours by you
aud myself; distance four feet At commence
ment of engagement. Two seconds to BE- pres
ent to each principal. Secocds restricted TO
one navy revolver each. Knives or principals
Of equal weight AID length Of blade: Fight to
commence at the word three, (3) The calling
Of the tally aud word as between principal
seconds To be decided by turning 4 piece OF
money. have the honor 10 be,
Most respectfully,
~. LANDER.
Hon. T. p. Chisman.