Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-04-19
Col +. W. LLEDKR.


wAsHIN0ros, April %, 1905 A. N.
SIR received last note at half past clock this
morning In You your ASSERTION that your principal
shall NJ Potter with bowie knives, making
douby
my last ettean expression also referred 10 IN your note It
appears that my statement that Nj Potter valves the usual last
the non-duelsthe assertion he will
defend 6sef n assaultei This is mistake Tff5r the time
he waived the asgro, and placed himself far he
could the disposal MIR Pryor, in regard personal
hat by no means believe that he will not defend himself
beg you without consulting with my principal, hat
he viii protect himself with honor whenever sssed. It also
my duty inform you that John r. Potter did
know OF my ouer 70 appear for him.
The further remarks Of your letter Icing expressions Of
opinion upon mode Of adjusting difficulties, the p0pey Of
which discussing, have nothing reply.
have the honor to he, most respectfully,
Hon. t. P cusylx
Accompanying the correspondence Mr.. CHsWAN
makes the following statement
Ia further explanation Mr.. PRY0Rs position in the contro
versy with Mr. POTTER deem proper public
lowing notes which, though delivered,
bearing on transaction note vas handed to me By
Mr PRYOR in Alexandra, and at his urgent entrsaty agreed
against gnsnt, to deliver tito Mr. POTTER which,
reaching ashjng renee to the earnest unanimous
remoussuCe Of the Hon. Messrs LAMAR, KNIT, and MHE
determined to take the responsibility Of Withholding:
VIRGINIA, u o'clock, ApH b, 1850.
SIN: avail myself OF the earliest after report from
my friend Mr.. Chsmlu' to send yoa this note.
In consequences Of the impOssibty Of communicating with
friend haf been compelled % proceed without conference
the several stages o. this controversy He has acted in
IL
the rules Nhn govern me c0nluet OF gentlemen ia ue settle
meu Of personal dcue Nevertheless, cannot abide his
decision.
Before formally accepting your Of combat repeI
the utmaon conveyed the note Of friend Mr. Lander,
10 the effect that am seeking in some way 10 restrict your liberty
IN tbs, regard, only intend to vndcte my cbaraC
against aspersOn which iuteoatei without
in the Official report Of debates in the House Of Representa-
tvss, and for which you refused any apology
Protesting a. combat you Ur-lst because
they do not auord me the satisfaction usual among gentlemen
which You accord acceptance Csl
. H.H HHsgH nT| an uNHHnnH and
naut O. all the sentiments OF civilized community shy De-
cause by reason Of yor greatly superior size and strength they
deny every condition equal encounternsverheles
accept terms and will night you as you propose
My eud Mr. Chman' is authorised 70 arrange The details
Before concluding must assure you that in the use Of every
weapon save ouete positoyou have at least as much expert
cnceaud eNpertuess myself
To tins require areply in your
BooER A PRYOR.
Hon. Jouv Z. POTTER
Mr. PRYOR, returning Washington, being unable to find
snd who would carry the above note handed follow
ing, which agreed to deliver to Mr.. POrrER
SIR: Issizs the earliest opportunity after my return to this
city and the c1res0nHcuce between Mr. Ian
der and MT Chsan In reference to the difficulty between
70 respond TO the animation On your seconds last note
Although your proposed terms OF combat rejected by my
friend without with no Alternative nov
bat 70 submit % ms decision hna however IN your rather
significant and emphatic proclamation % purpose
the controversy etWen US Acng on thal suggestion neg 20
you you will, within the next three
fares and most iequentsd portions OF the c-"h view 10
escape interruption and 20 avoid injury other uI will
aGor you opportunity to redeem hS vanut with which you
parade your resources OF self defence
Ny friend Mr.. Chisnan, wiz deliver this note. X A p.
Hon. JOINS +. POrTER.
Wien on my way to deliver Mr.. POTTER, my
sUrpse authorsyely informed that he had been arrest
ed and put under bonds keep peace After this Icoud Of
course present no such communication TO him.