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1/r. M‘DcFriE*s Handbill
‘ s Juj, at Greeneville Court-
Suitously offered Col. Cura
te satisfaction due to a gentle
men in the estimation of the
.comrannity he was disgraced
worthy of notice. I appoint
day and place and forewarned
would meet him on no other,
tually refused to meet me; seco
nder false pretences, to obtain
iy to which he was not entitled,
perfectly convinced, that from
ries, which no gentleman would
he ascertained my mode of
n g; and therefore refused to
m e until he could obtain further
10 practise. I have seen Col.
„j n g on the ground of combat,
n e his cowardly nerves by arti
lunulants.* I know him to be
,ard, who has been driven only
speration to the course he has
ed' and am satisfied that he
ioi meet any man unless be sup
, he has a decided advantage in
wtest.
GEORGE MDUFFIE.
now add the following query : Will
:umming have the effrontery to de
al he stimulated internally by the
I use of opium in addition to the
liquid in which be washed hii face
meat before he took hii stand ?
Explanatory Statement >
ished in Handbills at Actgcsta.
he unexpected and extraor
ry termination of the affair
-een Col. Gumming and my
and his subsequent conduct,
use upon me the necessity, (to
lili ’reluctantly yield, ) 01 tna
; a brief exposition of the
sand circumstances, connect
iith our recent excursion to
mountains. It was known
le public that I had received
uvitatioa from Col. Cum
5, early in July, and that I
to inform him when the state
ay health would enable me
(imply- with it. Four or five
(previous to the 19th of Au
, he was informed that I
Id meet him on the day last
tioned in Georgia, opposite
ampbletown, to comply with
invitation I had received. I
informed that a meeting
d not take place in Georgia,
avoid the delay of a negotia
on the subject, I immediately
fed my right to insist upon
place thus selected ; indeed,
reason given by Col. Cura
p, for refusing to fight in
rgia, presented a claim upon
liberality which I did not
disposed to resist. Our
ids met the 18th of August,
it was stipulated that we
dd meet on Monday, 2d Sep
>er, in North-Carolina, near
spot where the Saluda Turn
road crosses the line, sepa
i? that State from South
elina. Four or five days be
the meeting was to take
e i both parties took lodg
on opposite sides of the
and two miles and a half
M from it; Col. Gumming
bis friend being on the North
olina side. On the Friday
tiling the day of meeting,
Gumming was arrested by
le of a warrant, issued with
a,ly oath, information, or
mce i and upon pledging his
»r and perhaps some other
“jy. that he would not leave
Murray’s (where he staid)
. next day at four o’clock,
'at immediately set at liberty.
lBe *t day three magistrates
Ht -Mr. Murray’s and prompt
?ave him a full and final dis
r?e) as there was no evidence
farr ant his detention. At the
conference between our
after the arrest, I authori
"iine to propose thjit we
11 a meet on Monday agreea
•oihe original appointment,
' on opposite sides of the
»that 1 would give Col. Cura
-8 the choice of sides. This
Position was rejected, upon
. e ? e d ground that it would
practicable, as the line
guarded by the civil au-
I I toe Ist September my friend
, the three following propo
'• 1. lo meet at some
-n P o *nt in North-Carolina.
u 'neet i n Tennessee; or 3.
i Q eet i a Georgia, “ with the
despatch and secrecy.”
" a °t until next day that we
t
received aft answer, declining to
select either place because, as
Col. Cumming’s friend stated, he
was not “ sufficiently acquainted
with the localities of Tennessee
or the other parts of North-Ca
rolina” and proposing to “ de
vise means of obtaining the neces
sary intelligence” [of the locali
ties it is presumed.] Believing
that ten paces of level ground in
a straight line could be obtained
without a topographical survey, i
and being indisposed to spend
time unnecessarily in “ obtaining
intelligence,” my friend urged
Col. Cumming’s to make his se
lection promptly. This was de
clined by an evasive letter con
taining propositions of the utmost
generality, and indicating a much'
stronger inclination for diploma-;
cy than for fighting. In the mean j
time, we had received unquestion- j
able information that no efforts I
would be made to prevent the
meeting at the place originally
designated, and that the meeting
might have taken place at any |
time after Col. Cumming’s dis
charge. My friend then announ
ced that the meeting would take
place on Wednesday (more than
three days after Col. Cumming’s
final discharge) at the place ori
ginally appointed. In answer,
it was stated that, “ as Col. Gum
ming has been exposed to conti
nual interruptions since his arri
val near the line, while his anta
gonist has been at rest, he re
quires one more day to be pre
pared.” some time previous lo
this, one of my friends was in
formed by a North Carolina ma
gistrate. that he had seen me
shoot, and had meri
iipned it to Col, Gumming, sta
ting that if he shot as well as X
did, we should both be killed.
He further informed my friend,
that Col. Camming particularly
asked him if I shot quick, and
that he had informed him that I
shot as quick as the flash of pow
der, or something to that effect. I
at once perceived the object of
the delay, and why it was that
Col. Gumming could not com
pose his nerves in three days and
nights. Several letters passed on
the subject of the postponement,
when my friend stated emphati
cally, “Mr. has i.iacle
the appointment; it is for your
principal to conform or not. As
this is done in the exercise of an
unquestionable right, he is deter
mined not to be forced from the
position he has assumed. It is
the last appointment he will
make. If it were necessary, Mr.
M’Duffie could give as strong a
reason for insisting on the meet
ing to-morrow, as can possibly
be given by Col. Gumming, for
the postponement; if it be an ac
commodation, the hour may be
changed from six to seven, pro
vided notice thereof be given to
night.” At eleven o’clock at j
night we were waked up by a ;
messenger, bearing another let- i
ter, urging me to “ review my
determinationwhich was of
course not noticed. We remain
ed next morning until two hours
after the time appointed, and Col.
Gumming did not make his ap
pearance. From the foregoing (
facts, all of which can be estab
lished by judicial evidence, I
deem it scarcely necessary to an- |
ticipate the public voice, by pro
nouncing Col. Gumming a cow- ;
ard. He has shrunk from a con
test of his own seeking, upon ;
grounds, that in themselves dis- i
prove his title to be considered a
man of firmness and courage. !
The interruption of his practice
for a few hours, or even a day,
is unworthy of a moment’s cousi- ,
deration, more especially as he j
has at least two or three months i
the start of me in practising. For ;
myself, it is apparent, that in
fixing the day and place, I have '
manifested a disposition to carry
the spirit of accommodation as
far as 1 could, without submit- i
ting to the absolute dictation of
my antagonist. It is known to
have been the opinion of a major
ity of the community in which
Col. Gumming resides, as well of
that in which 1 reside, that when
he sent his second challenge, he
was unworthy of my notice and
that 1 ought not to have accepted
it. In this I differed with them in
opinion, and felt bound to act ac
cordingly. But I should have
manifested inexcusable indiffer
ence to the opinion of my fellow
citizens, if I had gratuitously
granted to CoL Gumming an ad
vantage not demanded by the
principles that regulate such con
tests; and which courtesy would
not require me to extend, even
to an honorable and magnani
mous antagonist.
GEORGE M’DUFFIE.
FOR TH E CHRONICLE AND ADVERTISER.
HINTS TO CHESS PLAYERS.
Chess is almost the only game
which may not be reckoned more or
less, a game of chance: it is seldom
played at for money, even among pro
fessed gamesters:—it calls forth the
most laborious exercise of the under
standing, and excites the deepest in
terest and attention in both parties,.
“ A person is never known to flatter
at this game by underplaying him
self ;” and it requires no little philoso
sophy and self-command, to get the
j better of one’s chagrin and disap
| pointment, when defeated, even by a
I superior player; therefore, the great
est propriety and decorum should be
observed between the two players.—
The venerable did pot con
ceive the game beneath his dignity t
for he was considered one of the mos;
skilful players of his time; and his j
little treatise on chess, contains the
best instructions, not only for young
beginners, but for many also who may
consider themselves quite proficient
in the mere game alone ;—But for
the trifling disposition of those liille
minded chess-players, whose feelings
are opposed to the Doctor’s maxims,
or who are incapable of conforming
themselves to his rules of propriety,
I will suggest a few hints, hoping at
the same time, they may benefit by
them.
Therefore, first,—lf your adversa
ry is long in playing, you ought to
hurry him, or express some uneasi
ness at his delay. You should sing,
whistle, tamper with your feet, or
drum on the table with your fingers;
for all these things please and shew
your skill in playing.
Secondly.—You ought to boast,
use many fashionable and flourishing
expressions, such as “ d n it, I
score you to all mortal destruction.”
“ I’ll play h—ll with your stumps,”
and such other emphatical exclama
tions as you may flunk proper. By
a few flounces of this kind, you will
make him believe it is in your power
to give him several pieces, and ulti
mately vanquish him.
Thirdly.—You must, when you
have gained a victory, use every sort
of triumphing and insulting expres
sions; laugh, and manifest much plea
sure at his defeat; for all these things
are agreeable.
Fourthly.—You must not endea
vor to console him for make him sa
tisfied with himself, by any kind of
civil expressions.
Fifthly.—lf yon are a spectator
while others play, make all the noise
you can; and by giving advice to
either party, you thereby confer a fa
vor on both. Talking to the players
increases the attention, and makes
the game doubly interesting.
Lastly.—ls you have a mind to
exercise your judgment, do it by play
ing another’s game for him, and not
your own. By the above generous
civilities, so consonant with fairness,
you may lose the game; but you will
gain what is still better, his esteem
and his affection together, with the
silent approbation of impartial spec
tators.
Jack-Plane.
■■s ■—
CuMML'NIIATION.
Dua,
On Sunday, nisi, at the residence
of Judge Burroughs, Columbia County,
Georgia, after a painful struggle of two
weeks under typhus fever, which bullied
all physical aid, Mr. William Saunders,
of King and Queen County, Virginia.
It is a duty conceived by an acquaint
ance of the deceased, and a stranger,
like him, in this section of the country,
whose intimacy though short, was pure
and amicable, and matured itself into
friendship, to alleviate, if possible, the
unanticipated shock of a parent on learn
ing the death of a dutiful and beloved
son.
What matron can a food embrace afford,
Compared, with that of our Heavenly Lord I
The deceased bad been employed in
the capacity of tutor, ia the neighbor
hood of Judge Burroughs, for six months,
nearly. His zeal, to inculcate literary
and pious morality, as well by example
as precept, on the minds of the youth
under his care, was such as to receive
the decided and merited approbation of
his employers, as well as his steady and
polite deportment, procure!^for him the
respect of all who knew bun. His o
therwise unoccupied hours were taken
up in the study of .Medicine, fondly anti
cipating by it, to become a useful mem
ber of society.
But death, fell tyrant, gave the fata] stroke i
And the vital thread of worldly pleasure broke I
From the moment he was taken ill, be
flattered himself with little or no expec
tation of recovery, a suggestion, it is pre
sumed, he built on ; from a pulmonary
disease, he said, be Was subject to.
On tb» day previous to his death, a
change took place, which was thought by
his Physician and friends, lo be favoura
ble | but alas t proved to be the forerun
ner of hi* last. In the last stages of bis
disease, and at a time when his senses
were entire, he, though weak, yet pati
ent, fervently and solemnly prayed, and
recommended his soul to God, through the
merits and goodness of his Divine Re
deemer, and intreated Mr. Burroughs, at
I the time of bis retiring to rest, to join.
him in prayer, and solicit iu behalf of his
I 30111 mercy of his Maker. At the
appointed time the deceased again renew*
i ed his prayer, with all the weight and so
. !«mni(y} that a death bed could add to
his impressive language. It is no more
than justice to ohserve t *ind as it may tend,
in a measure, to console his afflicted mo*
ther and relations, that he was taken as
much care of, as well by Mr. Bur
roughs, as every member of his family, as
il he were among his dearer friends, and
that all frls wants (if any) were supplied ;
, if | ve fhj want of seeing bis ■ elations in
■ Uis last "iomeuts.
A better idea, of the Christian conduct
i of those, in whose house he died, may be
. conveyed in his own words.
, 11 ‘.die, I have one consolation, 1
know limll die in a good man’s house.”
His spirit flown to celestial bliss on high !
• Where m vight can reach, howe’er acute the eye
u And left u ( frail mortals here below !
■ To share t e torments of a world of wo !
Editors of Tapers in Virginia, will please to give
■ the above ta insertion.
I
,v COMMUNICATED.
t Deparid this life on the 4th inst. at
. the resilytce of Mr. 6'amufel Clark,
(Beach*./• id.) James Clark, youngest
sou of J hi Clark, seu’r. Esq. in the
his age
• «. V-tflJwaut V>fo 6th in t.
: John Clark, Sen’r. Esq. aged 74 years.
Mr. Clark was a native of the Stale of
Pennsylvania, from which state he mi
grated to South-Caroliua, when very
young ; and was among those heroes who
in times that tried men’s souls, slept for
ward to defeud his country’s rights. In
the death of, Mr. Clark his children have
to lament the loss of an indulgent parent
and the poor a kind and generous bene
factor.
j3ort of Saban^^”
ARRIVED,
Brig Eliza Morrison, Uouville, New-York, 14 days
Sob. Mary Ann, Benson, Philadelphia, 12 days
Sloop tittle Sarah, Child, 36 hours from Wilming
ton
Brig Kolia from Providence.
- -
T im&Dixii,
A FEW Gentlemen c.»u be a omtno
daled with board(and lodging if re
(juired)ui the large brick Building, next
above the Post-ol^ce.
September 24 10 ts
Lost,
BETWEEN the Bank and Holcomb’s
Ware-House, t>‘J 6ii tu two sheets
and a half of Augusta Bank and change
1 bills.—A liberal reward will be given t#
the finder by delivering the same at this
Office.
Major’s Court.
BTpilE Mayor's Court lor oeptemher
u. Term 1822, is adjourned to Friday
4th October next, of which all huitorft,
Jurors and Witnesses, are desired Intake
due notice, and then and there give their
prompt attention.
Jiy urdf of J. M' 1 Laics, Esq. Mayor
Pro. Tern,
Wm. Jackson, CVk.
September 24 10 lc
LAW.
OTnilE undersigned have removed their
M ollice to Washington street, adjoin
ing Major Freeman Walker’s.
G. W. Crawford,
H. L. Sims.
September 24 10 w3t
To Kent.
MTHE house and lot on Greene
street, now in the occupation of
Major Twiggs.—Apply to
Kraser & Bowdre.
September 24 10 eot3l
To Heat,
MThe Store and Dwell
onjth' south side of Broad-street,
dirci tiy in front of the Planter*’ Hotel,
at present occupied by Mr. Uobinson.
ALSO,
That commodious Dwelling House
at the corner of M’lntosh, and EHis
slreets, now in theoccupaucy of John W.
Byrd, Esq Possession of both tenements
given on first October—-Apply to Mr.
James Higginbotham, or
Catharine M. Cashin.
September 24 10 wtf.
J4.YB.EBLYIICK,
RESPECTFULLY informs hit custom
ers and the public, that he still con
tinues at his late stand, always prepared to
serve those who may favor him with a call.
He returns his grateful acknowledgments
for favors heretolore received, and will
endeavor to merit a continuance. Per
haps it may also be as well for him to say
that the copartnership heretofore existing
between himself and Mr. Sai.m is dis
solved.
September J 4 10 It
1 Georgia, Jones County.
ALL persons, who reside without said
state, to whom 1 am in any way in
debted, are hereby notified to be and ap
pear at the Court House of said county
on the thirteenth day of November next,
in person or by attorney, to shew cause,
if any they have, why I should not take
and receive the benefit of the insolvent
laws of said state t at the Inferior Court
ofsaid county have passed an order re
quiring me to be then and there brought
before them for that purpose.
Arnold Johnson.
September 24 10 wste
1
J.
• 9iictfoiie.
• ;
1 On Wednesday the 23d Qct. next.
t WILL BE SOLD,
b before John Hayles 8s Co. store,
j Without reserve
THEIR STOCK
Consisting of a general assortment of
Dry Goods and.
Groceries.
Terms—sums under SIOO cash; —
SIOO to S3OO, 60 Jays—s3oo to $600;
4 mouthsover S6OO, six mouth credit,
notes with approved security.
,t By order of the surviving partner and
, heirs of John Willson.
1 Fraser & Bowdre,,
• Auctioneers.
Scptem er 24 )() wtds
i TURTLE SOUP.
A FIXE FAT~TURTLE
Will be dressed i'ms Day,
On the South side of Broad-street, near
Campbell’s Gully. Soup to be ready at
11 o’clock, A. M.
September 24 10 It
Sugar, Coilee, Iron, &c.
60 Hhdi. N. O. & Muscovado Sugar
]OO bl>ls. do do Me
■ 30 bbls. Loaf Mo
10 tierce. Green Coffee
20 bags do Mo
J 2 tierces super. London Porter
s 20 tons asisortod Sweedi Iron
50 barrels N. E. Rum and Whiskey
30 do Molasses
40 do Malaga Wine
; 15 hhds. bbls. do do
100 barrels Baltimore Flour
<lO do Mackerel
J 5 tierces llice, Cogniac Brandy, H.
Gin
i Jamaica B um, &c.
All of which will be sold low for Cush,
or approved paper, by
Bacon & Danforth.
3 doors above City Hold.
September *24 SO
d
i JUST RECEIVED
• AND FOR SALK AT THIS OFFICE,
A few Copies, of the Late
Intended Insurrection
AMONG
• A Portion of the Blacks of Charleston.
( Uouth-Curuhna .)
September 24. 10 If
1
Executor’s Sales.
WILL be sold, on the first day of No
vember next, at the late residence
of Mrs. Catharine D. Jennings, deceased,
in Columbia county, all the personal Pro
perty belonging to said estate, consisting
• of horses, hogs, cows, corn and fodder,
plantation utensils, foe. The terms of
sale made known on the day. All per
. sons who are indebted to the estate are
requested to come forward and settle the
same immediately, and those having
claims against the estate are requested
b to present them, duly attested in the time
prescribed, to
James Lamkin,
September 24 10 wtds Executor .
B Georgia, Lincoln county.
1 ’ST7HEREAS John Blalock has ap-
W plied for letters of administration
on the estate and effects of Isaac Spare,
deceased:
These are therefore to cite and admo
nish all and singular the kindred and cre
ditors of slid deceased, to be and appear
at my office within the time allowed by
law, to shew cause (if any they have)
* why said letters of administration should
’ not be granted.
Given under my hand at office this 16tb
day of September, 1622.
e William Harper, c.c.o.
’ Sept. *4. 10 It
* Georgia, Lincoln county.
■«VrUEREAS John 8. Blalock has ap-
VV plied tor letters of administration
on the estate and effects ofTaliaferro H.
Blalock, deceased.
' These are therefore to cite and admon
ish all and singular the kindred and ere
- Jitors of said deceased, to be and appear
- at my office within the time allowed by
o law, to shew cause (if any they have)
, why said letters of administration should
s not be granted.
1 Given under my hand at office this 18th
- day of September, 1622.
y William Harper, c.c.o.
’ September 24. 10 It
Georgia, Columbia County.
WHEREAS Sarah W. Walker and
'rhomat Colvard, have applied to
1 me for letter* of administration, on the
- e»t:.te and effects of James C. Walker,
- late of said county, deceased :
y These are therefore to cite and ad
, monish all and singular, the kindred and
, creditors of said deceased, to be and ap
s pear at my office, within the time allow
t ed by law, to shew ca. se (if any they
t have) why said letters oi administration
- should not be granted,
t Given under my hand and seal at office
this 17th September, 1622.
S. Crawford, Clerk.
September 2*. W«
FRESH
Bvwgs & Medicines*
JAMES mTcaKTEH,
(Next door to the Post-Office ,)
HAS just received, in addition to his
former Stock, an extensive assort
ment of
1 Genuine Dvngs,
MEDICINES,
&c.
AMONG WHICH AK£,
SOOOlbs. Allum SlJlbs. Nutmegs
SOOOlbs. Brimstone lOOlbs. Cinnamon
. 10,OOOIU. Copperas 100 kegs while lead,
. 400010 s. Logwood Spanish Brown,
lOOOlbs. Ginger tic.
’ 600 lbs. Madder 150 boxes Window
I 0001 bs. Sp. Indigo Glass, hby 10,-
500Ib». Putty 10 by 12, Si 12 by
lOOlbs. Camjihor 16, &c, Sic. —
Together with a large supply of
Patent Medicines,
&c»
ALSO,
ON CONSIGNMENT,
50 Packages Glassware,
—Consisting of —
Tumblers, pluiu .V_ moukled"!
Decanters, (quart J do. & do. I c " P-»
Ditto (pi‘>t) do. it do. £.g ? I
Pocket Flasks,pints & i pints | -S' 3,
Wine Glasses, Sic. Sic, J 3 , £
All of which will be disposed of low for
Cash, or on the usual credit, to punctual
customers.
September 21 t) 6tw
john r. Hourr
Offers his cervices to his Friends and the
Public , as a
C o mmisaio u iNi ev civaut
AM)
Ware-house Jieej er,
AUGUSTA, GEO. ‘
lie continues to occupy the V\;.rc
liouse it Stores, where bcLaws At Holt
lately transacted business, whr h are in
good order lor the reception and safe
keeping ol Produce and Merchandize
All orders to purchase and consignments
lor sale ol Cotton, Merchandize, or any
species of properly, will be thankfully
received ; and he pledges himself, that
evmy exertion shall be used, to make sa
tisfactory returns of all business commit
ted to his care.
ON CONSIGNMENT,
A FKW BAIUIKI.fi
S\i\icv. VreaV\ iiour*
AND A FKW CASHS
Unblocked Stone Lime.
September 5. U if
[U* 'i'he Miiledgevillc Jourud and Sa
vancmh Republican, will inscit tin- above
weekly for two months, and Ibi oard
their accounts to this place forpayiitciiU
—— — ..... - ... i,i .—-y
Removal.
Wulmslej &- Foster,
Have removed to the store recently occur
pir.d by Messrs. Stewart i Hargraves,
OProuriE THE POST OFFICE,
Where they have now on baud a pretty
general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
among which ahe
Nankin and Canton Crapes, black ami
coloured,
Crape and Rich Satin Robes, assorted
colours,
Cashmere, Crape and Fluid silk Hdkfs.
Flag and Bandana Mdkfs. some very
elegant
Irish Linens, in half pieces, some very
fine,
Parasols Si Umbrellas, in great variety,
liomhazetts, Plain and Figured,
Colton Flaggs and Bandannas,
White and colored Cravats,
Silk Si Tabby Velvets, assorted colors.
Tortoise Shell, Imitation, dressing and
pocket Combs,
Cambric, Jaconet and Mull'Musliiis,
Power and Steam Loom Sheetings,
Printed Marseilles and Valencia Vest
ing*.
Vest Shapes, a new suid superior arti
-1 cle,
Black Silk Florentine Veilings,
Silk, Cotton Si Wool Hosiery, assorted,
Gilt, Coat, Vest and Pearl Shirt But
tons,
Imitation Russia Duck and Sheeting,
Damask, Bird’s Eye Si Russia Diapers,
Sewing Silks, black, blue and assorted
colors,
Stripe Drilling, blue and yellow Mam
keens,
Rorum and Imitation Beaver Hats;
Which are offered low for cash, or
town acceptances; and one of the firm
being now inNew-York, will occasional
’ ly receive through the season such sup
plies as will enable them to keep their
I assortment pretty general, and ou this
I most accommodating terms.
, To Kent,
Till the first of November next,
SThe Store lately occupied by
the subscribers, adjoining the
■e of VVm. J. Hobby, Esq. For
terms apply as above.
'June 22 340 wif
> To Rent,
s (Possesion given the Isi of October next,')
ifedL Tenement Mo. 11, 12, & 13,
' IH.M Bridge-Row. Apply on the
premises.
August 28 359 ts
f Wanted to purchase
* or hire, an active, honest, sober Negro
Man, accustomed to attend about a Gro
-8 eery Store—if he has a knowledge of
Coopering, will be preferred.—EnquiqJ 1
at this office.
, Sept. It 2» 7,