The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-07-15

self. The first letter was addressed t
me by Col. Shannon on June IL, in whicl
he intimated O. desire to fight ME. l de
clined to challenge him on the ground
inequality; he having been denounce'
as a poltroon and coward by Capt. R
G.. Ellerbe; but took the ground that
gentleman might, if challenged, fgh
bis bootblack. Col. Shannon replied b.
sending me challenge on June 81. Ar
rangements were made for fight at Du
Boso's Bridge, in Darlington County, OF
the 5th day of July, between the hour
of and 2 o'clock. The fight took place
about half.past 2 o'clock in the afternoon
Shannon's second having the word
Cash's second choosing the position; dis
tance fifteen yards, stepped by the sec
onds; weapons regular duelling pistols
It was agreed that the signal for firing
should be given by the discharge of {
pistol in the air, which was done by MIR
w. E. Johnson, Col. Shannon's second
Col. Shannon fired first, about the wore
"one," his ball taking effect in the ground
about FIVE PAGES in front ofme, and throw
ing the sand in my face. At the time
thought was shot. fired between the
words "two" and "three," there being 6
distinct pause between my shot and thai
of Col. Shannon. He staggered and was
caugth by his friend, Col. Cantey, and I am
informed died in FIVE minutes. My sec.
ond, Mr.. w. B. Sanders, inquired of Mr.
johnson if he was satisfied, who replied
that he was satisfied, and as we'll as I re.
collect used the words: "My God, what
more could we ask" I was taken from
the ground by my second, and my friend,
Mr.. Waring.
This concluded my interview with Col.
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. E. johnson, Shannon's second, was
from Camden, and W. B. Sanders, Cash g
second, from Sumter County.
Each OF the principals was attended by
three friends upon the field, the friends Of
Col. Cash being A. II. Waring of Flor
ence, G. J. McCown of Darlington and
NJ. L. Sanders of Sumtea. The friends
of Colonel Shannon we're Thomas An
crum, J. NJ. Cantey and A. D. Goodwin
of Camden.
After the duel Col. Shannon's body
was taken to Camden. 1t is said that
when he was first shot he stood stock
still for moment, exclaimed "Oh, God p
and, half turning around, fell and was
caught by his second. In addition to the
friends and seconds of the parties, mum.
Der of other persons witnessed the duel.
The pistols used by Cash were his own,
and those used by Shannon are said to
have been the property of Col. Alfred
Rhett.
Col. Cash went to 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 duelling ground is about half way
between Camden and Cash's Depot, and
near the line dividing Kershaw and Oar
lington Counties.
Col. Cash returned home on Monday.
1t is rumored that he sent word to the
sheriff of Darlington County yesterday
that he need not come to arrest him, as
he would go down whenever he got note
from him.
THERE'S general expression of horri.
BILE regret at the duel and its fatal result,
and it is rumored that another meeting
between Col. Shannon's son and Mr.. w.
B. Cash, Col. Cash's son, is contemplated
and that there was an agreement between
the Shannons, father and son, that if the
father fell in the fight, the son should take
up the quarrel.
At Cheraw universal regrets expressed
at the sad termination of the difficulty at
Bennettsville, aad in Marlboro, there is
much feeling against Col. Cash. At this
place and in the county I am informed
that there is great excitement and feel
ofgeneral indignation against Col. Cash.
Public sentiment in this county is
against duelling, and it is expected that
the grand jury will take notice of the
matter and institute proceedings.
CAMDEN, July 7.
Great indignation has been manifested
by all classes of our people, white and
colored, over the killing of Col. William
Shannon. Our whole people mourn his
death. 1t is the heaviest loss that Kcr-
shaw County has been called upon to
bear for many years. The burial services
took place on Tuesday evening, the 9Th
instant. Business was entirely suspend
ed. Over one hundred ,ople failed to
gain admission to the church where the
services we're held, on account of the
immense congregation. The cortege was
composed of fifty-seven vehicles, besides
large number on foot-the largest
funeral ever seen in Camden.
Coroner Goodale held an inquest yes.
terday and to-day. The verdict of the
jury was that, "from the evidence brought
before us, William Shannon came to his
death from a pistol-shot wound, said
pistol being fired by E. B. G. Cash" -"
Coroner Goodale Immediately issued a
warrant for the arrest of Col. Cash, di-
rected to Sheriff Dolby, who has trans
mittcd the same to the sheriff of Ches-
terfeld County for execution.
r. P. B.
WHY AN OLD TEXAN MADE HIS WILL.
One day last month when trade was
dull grocery clerk procured piece Of
sole leather from shoemaker, painted it
black and laid it aside for future use.
Within few days an old chap from back
in the country came in and inquired for
plug of chewing tobacco. The piece OF
sole leather was tied up, paid for, and