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?===== COPY 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,