The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-07-10
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FLORENCE. July IL called on Colonel
r. n. G. Cssh, at 5 o'clock yesterday even
ING. AT his residence at Cash's depot, SIX
miles below Cbersw. and bad an interview
of one hour with him about the origin OF
the duel between Colonel SHANNON ana
himself, and the incidents attending Inc
meeting. was courteously received. W..
b. Cash, A. ii. Waring, and Il. j. Burgess
were present during the interview.
Colonel Cash said: Mrs. Cash had aGver-
tised Robert Elerbe's property for sale.
Messrs. Shannon and DePass obtained an
Injunction against the sale OF the property
on account OF judgment-deedb by WicDges,
whom they represented. They then instl.
tuted suit 10 set aside the Judgment held by
Mrs. Cash on four charges, one OF the
charges being fraud. The Court decided
the case against Mrs. Cash on the ground
OF the informslity OF the judgment; but,
at the same time. decided that there
was no fraud between Mrs. Cash and
her brother. AS soon as the case was
decided and there was no longer an
issue OF ibe question OF fraud, Colonel Cash
and Captsin Ellerbe challenged Captain
DePass and Colonel Shannon respectively.
This was about the Goth Of May. Shannon
declined 10 meet Ellerbe on the ground that
E,erbe had no claims on him. DePass ac-
cepted the challenge, and agreed TO fight
first at DuBose's Bridge, in Darlington
county, shout the 25th OF May. DePass,
however. was arrested. Afterwards ar
rapgements were made to meet at WrighPs
Folly, Arson county, in North Carolina, on
June Sd. DePass was arrested again at
Chesterfield Courthouse, gave bond TO keep
the peace, aud was discharged from
custody.
subsequently TO this a correspondence
was entered into between Shannon aud my
self. The first letter was addressed TO me
by Colonel Shannon on June 1lth, in which
he intin ated a desire to fight me. / de-
clined to challenge bin on the ground OF
inconaity-he having been denounced as
poltroon and coward by Captain II. G. Ell
lerbe, but took the ground that gentleman
might. il challenged. fight his bOotblack.
Colonel shannon replied by sending me
challenge on June 9th. Arrangements
were made for fight at DuBose's Bridge,
i'm Darlington county, on the 9th day OF
july. between the hours OF and O'Clock.
The fight took place about half.past
O'Clock in the afternoon; Shannon's second
having the word Cash's second choosing
the position distance fifteen yards, step.
ned by the seconds; weapons, regular
duelling pistols. II was agreed that
The SIGNAL POR FIRING
should be given by the discharge of pistol
in the air, which was done by Mr.. w.
E. johnson, Colonel Shannon's second.
Colonel Shannon fired first, about the
word "one," his ball taking effect in the
ground about five PAGES in front of
me, and throwing the sand IN my
face. At the time | thought l was
shot, fred between the words "twO" and
"three," there being distinct pause be-
tween my shot and that OF Colonel shannon.
He staggered, and was caught by his friend,
Colonel j. NJ. Cantey, and | am informed
died in about five minutes. My second, Mr..
w. Il. Sanders, inquired OF Mr.. Johnson il
he was satisfied who replied that be was
satisfied, and, Us well as i recollect. used the
words: "My God, what more could we
sskrv was taken from the ground by my
second and 10Y friend Mr.. Waring.
This concluded my interview with Colo
mel Cash, who spoke without the slightest
perceptible excitement, but With calmness
and dignity.
DR.. Lee, of Darlington, was present at
the duel as surgeon for Cash, and DR.. Bur-
nett, OF Camden, as surgeon for shannon.
w. +. johnson, Shannon's second, was
from Camden. and w. b. Sanders, Cash's
second, from Sumter county.
Each OF the principals was attended by
three friends upon the field, the friends Of
Colonel Cash being A. II. Warng OF Flor
eDce, g. j. McCOwn OF Darlington, and NJ.
l.. Sanders OF Sumter. The friends Of Col
onel shannon were Thomas Ancrum, j. N.
Cantey, and A. ID. Goodwin OF Camden.
AFTER THE DUEL
Colonel Shannon's body was taken to Cam
den. 1t is said that when he was first shot
he stood stock still for a moment, exclaimed
"Ob, God!" and, bali turning around, fell
and was caught by his second. In addition
to the friends and seconds OF the parties
number Of other persons witnessed the
duel. The pistols used by Cash were his
own, and those used by Shannon are said to
bave been the property Of Colonel Alfred
Rhett.
Colonel Cash went 10 Darlington county
on Sunday and spent the night with his
attendants at The house Of Mr. r. D. Lee,
within a few miles of DuBose's Bridge.
The battle-ground is about half way
between Camden and Cash's depot, and
near the line dividing Kershaw and OAR
lington counties.
Colonel Cash returned home on Monday.
II is rumofed that be sent word TO the
sheriff OF Darlington county yesterday that
he need not come TO arrest bin, as he would
go down whenever he got note from him.
There is general expression OF horrible
regret at the duel and its fatal result, and IL
Is rumored that another meeting between
Colonel Sbannon's son and Mr.. w. b. Cash.
Colonel Cash's son, Is contemplated, and
that there was an agreement between the
Shannons, father and son. that IL the father
fell In the night the son should take up the
quarrel.
At Cheraw universal regret IL expressed
at the sad termination OF The difficulty at
Bennettsviie, and In Marlboro there is
much feeling against Colonel Cash. At this
place and 10 the county am informed that
there Is great excitement and feeling OF
general Indignation against Colonel Cash.
Public sentiment In this county Is against
duelling, and II is expected that the grand
Jury VIII take notice OF the matter and in
stitute proceedings.
THE FUNERAL OF COLONEL SHANNON.
Colonel shannon's body reached Camden
on Monday eyering about o o'clock, accom-
panied by his second, w. Il. johnson,
Thomas Ancrum, Colonel GOODWIN. and
Or. Burnett. The body was conveyed home
N an ambulance, and was taken directly
10 bis residence. The grief Of the family
was hesrtrending. The remaius were at.
tended to the grave by large conconrse.
The town Is In mourning. When be went
Ga tie ground l learn that he said he
thought IL IVES bis duty TO bis family. A
gentleman from Sumter reports deep feel.
ing " regret IT the occurrence, and that