authority in matters of the kind, and for the board, so formed, to overlook and examine Lhe publications of the parties, and suggest lo them the points upon which an arrangement could be made. To such a board, we would on the part of our friends, respond in all fairness and candor, letting them know the dispositions of our friends, and how far they would submit their case, it would then be easy for the board to ascertain whether or not their interference can be success[ul. · A. C. Bullitt, John W. Russell. "P. S. Mr. Buck will understand, that the proofs sought to be introduced, are not for defamatory purposes against Gen. Chambers, but merely in justification of Col. W. and Capt. P., and entertaining the highest opinion of Mr. Buck's sense of honor, we leave to his discretion the propriety of exhibiting this paper. A. C. B. J. W.R."
Upon the foregoing, the following communication was
passed to each of the parties by the court:
"Believing as we do, that the difference in the views entertained by the friends of Gen. Chambers and Col. Wilson, ought not to prevent a reference of their difficulty to the decision of a Board of honor, we suggest to their consideration, and that of their friends, that they ought not in any event to submit a matter touching their honor and standing as gentlemen to the decision of a board, in whose opinion they would not have the most implicit confidence, and they ought to make no conditions in their act of reference. That board, properly constituted, would take into consideration every thing calculated to place the character and conduct of each in a proper light, and its decision leading to an amicable adjustment would be in justification of each. Geo. W. Chambers, W. C. Galt, A. Throckmorton, James Guthrie." To which communication of the court, the friends of Col. Wilson made the following reply: "In submitting the case of Col. Wilson and Capt. Postlethwaite to the arbitration of your honorable board, we beg leave to suggest, that standing as do our principals prepared to substantiate every allegation made in their publication, by indubitable proofs, we yield much to our estimation and regard for
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