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James Parton, The life of Horace Greeley, Chapter 13: the Jeffersonian. (search)
in Washington. Its appearance in that journal called forth a resolution from Mr. Wise, that the charge be investigated by the House. On this an irregular and excite it. The next letter in course was a challenge from Mr. Graves by the hand of Mr. Wise, promptly responded to by Mr. Cilley through Gen. Jones of Wisconsin. The we one, delayed the meeting till 2 o'clock. The first fire was ineffectual. Mr. Wise, as second of the challenging party, now called all parties together, to effecgotiate while under challenge, it was suspended to give room for explanation. Mr. Wise remarked—Mr. Jones, these gentlemen have come here without animosity towards e be drawn into any controversy with Colonel Webb. This is Mr. Jones' version; Mr. Wise thinks he said, My friend refuses to disclaim disrespect to Colonel Webb, becaoose to be drawn into an expression of opinion as to him. After consultation, Mr. Wise returned to Mr. Jones and said, Mr. Jones, this answer leaves Mr. Graves prec