Phenix Gazette

From the Providence, (R. I.) Journal, March 12.

MR. McDUFFIE

We understand the Jackson club, (they cannot be called a party) in Boston, were most sadly afflicted on learning that the report, that Mr. McDuffie had been shot, was not true! The whole matter had been arranged for a complete blow up of Mr. Clay and all the Administration. It was settled by the clearest proofs that Mr. Clay was at the bottom of the whole affair, and that General Metcalfe and his rifle were merely the instruments directly employed by the Secretary of State (winked at of course by the President) for the purpose of putting this troublesome member of the Opposition out of the way. Whether an article of this import had been actually prepared for the Boston paper most likely to catch at it, by the aid of its patron Senator and other wise heads, we are unable to say—but the disappointment was a sad one, when it was found that Mr. McDuffie would not consent to be shot, though for the greatest possible benefit to his own party. It is apprehended this uncivil conduct of the South Carolina Representative, will draw down upon him the indignation of the Jackson party—though it is not understood that they pretend to charge him with "change of opinion," on the subject of dodging a duel.