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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
CERTIEI( ATES.

The following communication addressed 'oueFi.
prietor of Iudkins' Ointment, from the Hon !cii
Taliaferro, member of Congrf SIS, is highly interesting
The gratu,ous manner in which i IS made eAhlsh
feelings of no ordinary character towards.uHemgh
mainly; and is certainly well deserving OF Publ'h
tcntion.
WASHINGTON, Jan 22d, 1879
S1n.-It has been my wish for considerable tn
to communicate to you the good efao' with WHICH,
have used the ointment invented by NJ JuesA
and which now understand is made and 500 y
gents appointed by yourself ihsve applied 'lna.
ment during the last three years TO every sPeea-
tumour and wound, without failure TO produttio'
in every instance ! consider it the most DECIDE "A
efficient remedy in all cases Of tumour, be ibe org
what it may, and have found nothing 30 s0'd
wounds of any description. II may be pIofef ~i
that the cure of a tumOur called White swti'R,t
en- over by the most distinguished phy'cI.H' ~.
rable, and which they decided, would Without
ta,ion, prove fatal to the patient, Wae undsfn
date notice effected by the use OF IudAins ui,p.
and the patient is in fine health HIS hno h'.
by the tumour being restored To perez ~
s0undness. Also that the leg OF an sgtG n'n w..
had been wounded, and exhibited ono oieA",'
cented surface from the knee to 'ioo'' "u
for more than two years, had been .0rN''''"
bic, WAS effectually cured by the sPpNcs''' VI ~
kns' Ointment mention these two case'' WIZ
under nv immediate notice and manager o''
cided evidence Of the efficacy OF thIsr"'"!
of tumour and of ulcers. I have eSrereFHu"
cidedIy, the good effect of this remed! " S"' r1
Feons, and Of every species OF fresh "ounu
to me that any one who will observe on u' tl,.f.
of this ointme Mt must be satisfied as to Us D'p.-
effect. can with the utmost confidence ''''''
the use of this valuable remedy.
lam Sir, very respectfully, ,,vrreo
To Mr.. Charles HerstOns, Proprietary
of Judkin's Ointment, near frede.
ricktown, Md.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
FROM DIR. WILLIAM p. DEWEES,

Adjt. Professor Of Midwifery in the University Of
Pennsylvania, &c &c.
lhave much pleasure in saying have witnessed the
most decided and happy effects in ralinstances of
nveterate disease from Mr.. Swaim's PANAcEA, where
other remedies had fsed-one that of Mrs.
Brown WV. T.. DEVICES, N. ID.
See Book Of Cases, page So.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
CERTIFICATES.

From Doctor N Chapman Professor of the Institutes
and Practice of Physic and Clinical Practice in the
University of Pennsylvania, President of the AGA
deny of Medicine of Philadelphia, &c.
have within the last two years had an opportunity
of seeing several ofvery nveterate ulcers which,
having resisted previously the regular modes of treat
ment, were healed by the use Of Mr. SWANS PAsA-
cEA, and do believe, from what have seen, that it
will prove mportan. remedy i'll scrofulous, venereal
and mercura! diseases.
n. CHAPMAN, N. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
Jonathan Mays

Ara New House and Tobacco Factory is
StsY to let. 1t is, taken altogether, one of the
s1sSt most complete establishments for The purpose
Sssss ofmanufacturng tobacco or segars in the Dis
trict; good the rent would be made low.
Apply to
march II NJ, MILLER & SON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
For Rent

,axss wish 70 rent for The present year,
ysSS the tobacco factory on Washington-street,
sssa mar hesugar house lately occupied by Jo-
Sssl2. nathan e. May. The house " well cacula:-
ed for mechanic of any kind laiso wish to rent the
lce-House in Hallowell's yard, and large Smoke.
House on Prince.street, lately occupied by Luther
Chamberlain. Possession will be given immediately.
an3l ELIZA I. HOOE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15

Professor of Surgery in the University Of Pennsyva.
MIA, Surgeon and Clinical Lecturer to the Aims
House Inirmary, sc. &c.
Ihave employed the PASAcEA Of Mr.. Swain, N nu-
merou instances within the last three years. and have
always found it extremely eticacous especialyin sc
condary syphilis and in mercurial disease. I have no
hesi,atonn pronouncing It medicine of inestimabIe
value w GIBSON, N. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
BemiNmin I. FenAalA's

GRUCEhF y CUHNIooION SIUhE,
On Davis wharf, ne vt door TO VIM Fowle & Co.
ALEXANDRIA, ID. G.
DENJAMIN T. FENDALL respectfully informs his
I'D friends and the public in general, that he has
opened Grocery and Commission Store at the above
stand where he will constantly keep on hand gene
raj assortment Of articles in his line and sell them
unreasonable prices ashley be obtained in the Dis
trict. He will receive consisnments of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
70 Rent,

EuA The large and commodious Dwell
68I(s(6ling House, on Columbus-street, lately
E% bttk occupied by Mr.. Thomas Smith -lmme'
&8aa3 diate possession may be had
Likewise, the Store and Cellar on King street. al
Joining the Franklin House, at present occupied by
Mr. Wilbar as fashionable hat store. -Possess0n
may be had on the 1st June Apply to
april lS-tf CHARLES BENNETT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
Stocks &c.

r WILL sell at private sale the following Stocks;-
\ 600 Shares Marine Insurance Company
" do Rank of Alexandria
So do Columbian Insurance Company
$50 do Great Hunting Greek
"A do Steamboat Potomac
do Little River Turnpike Co.
2 do Alexandria U Fauquier Turnpike Co.
"A 10 Smokers turnpike Co.
do Washington Bridge
so do Fire Insurance Co.
A Bond for 1887 so well secured by deed of trust,
and sl6.500 of the Capital Stock Of the Mechanics
Bank OF Alexandria.
500 to be paid on notes endorsed TO the sat'Sfac
ton of the President and Directors OF The Bank OF
Alexandria, and $4,000 to President and Directors Of
the Office of Discount & Deposit, Washington,
june IS GEO. WHITE, h"ct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
York, September 20, :.

with the rheuma, ism to that degree that often II
was unable to walk-trying variety oftnie,ssi,
eject. heard of Judkins' ointmen,--ob''.''' :.
and by using the pot agreeable to direction, g.
tre,ycured and have not since (now more tnan ufr
been afflicted with il. JhCob h"'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
FROM DR. HsLENTYNE MOTIF

Professor Of Surgery in the University Of ew-York
Surge on of the New-York Hospital, &c. &c.
Have repeatedly used swan's Panscea, both inthe
Hospital and in private practice. and have found it to
be washable Medicine in Chronic, Syphtc & Scro.
fulous complaints, and in obstinate cutaneous aec.
tions. VALENTINE Mort, NJ. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
Charles Bennett

JWAs imported from London, and offers for sale,
4 4 handsome assortment OF
Silk and cotton hose and half hose
white and colored Marseilles and Fiorentine vest
ings
Ga cambricks AMI cambrick dim'ty
Null null mslns and Jaconet cambricks
Navy blue and black cloth, of very superior quality
BY the Virginia from Liverpool, expected daily ne
will receive Shoe-thread of the various qualities and
natent colored thread, from 10 TO 40. June io-u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
To Let,

"a convenient, we'll finished two story brick
.iHx dwelling house on Henry street between King
and Prince Streets having good rooms, store room,
kitchen, servants room, smoke house, &c. The rent
will be made low to goodtenan Apply at the auc-
ton store, corner of Prince and UDion streets.
oct14 WIN. MUTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
New Books.
]. & A. DOUGLA.
Have lust received

HN@ ]. s. A. DOUGLASS
-vAlAl Have just received
R8i@ Memoirs of Mrs. Ann III. judi
EI ~ son, including history Of the American
ssz.aA Baptist Mission in the Burmsn Empire.
New Stereotype editions Of the following
orks w Lincoln s Edmunds Boston:
Baxter's Saints Everlasting Rest.
Do. Call to the Uncouverted, and
Imitation of Christ, by Thomas Kempis.
Hints to Mothers. and An Essay on Infant
Cultivation; the two works comprising complete sys-
tenn OF Infant School Tuition. june %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
Wheat Wanted

Will purchase prime crops Of Wheat and would
take them from the landings on the hiver-'or dc,
livery not too distant. wish t" purchase as", aS9oa
dray Horse. "no
.up %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
CaAcineA Magnesia.

WE have received direct from the war, !ana enc
w mical Works. supply of superior Ca'cinea Way
nesia made after the manner of tIenrys celebrated
magnesia his magnesa warrant to be as gooo'
if not better, than the English, having by testing 'he
two articles together. proved this TO be superior
We here offer in condensed form, at han me price
of the imported perfectly pure magnes'a i aha may
be taken into the delicate stomach without pro
ducnr the slightest nausea IAN object often so cons
derabe with PHI, sicans) being rather pleasant Una"
lisagreeable tasted In the use OF the aer'can apu
cle and when il shall become generally Known we are
satisfied i, will supercede the use OF the ,nporfea es
pecay as it is afforded the same price and Is more
sure in effect than the common calcned nasnesa' IL
is ru, up in bottles aud labelled WITH directions, IN
convenient size for families retailing in country
stores. or other places where medicines are vended
50 hlso an assortment OF
COMBS, BRUSHES and SOAPS,
Consisting OF
Tuck, side, long crooked, neck and pocket COMBS
Cloth hair fesh nail yarnish, sash tools, and Gamers
hair brushes o.
Rose, transparent, variegated and Windsor shaving
soaps. For sale by
august il WILLIAM LANPHlER Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
For Rent.

-,~s The brick Store lately occupied by
TT II. Brent & Co. as dry goods store. A
~ tenant in that line would be preferred. APP
As.E plica,ionto be made a the book store of
nov Ia A. L KENNEDY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
New Goods.

ssICH>RD 8. HOPKINS & Co. have lately received
q, from Philadelphia an additional supply OF DRY
Goods which, with their former stock makes their as
sortmen, very good, and which they,w dispose of on
acnnmmndating terms July
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
Rob;,nor>,ounfu. OcioJO1, ~.

About four winters ago, was severely lv sr,c,,
in both feet, and became quite lame I'VE! G,as
ng winter brought forth the severity o. VI" ..rieI
heard Of Judkins' ointment and Va" y, ,rcit
acted like charm, completely curing me rp %L
time. EDWIN III. 9hhL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
Cheese and VeMisOn.

INST received and for sale, casks Cheese' ~ PRIME
% order, and one of Venison Hams TN hano, axe
neral assortment Of groceries, cordsge and PaIh's
aur IS BENZ. J. ~ -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
District Of Columbia

alexandria COUNTY. s.,
APnIL TERM, 1879
Charles Murray. Administrator
of Matthew Robinson. decd. Comnlr
.againa +
John n. Robinson, " illiam 70.
b'n.on, william d Mutt. ADJ ia Chaas.
binscn decd, Margaret Rc-
binson, Elizabeth Maddox,
and william Sutton Dfs
VSHE defendants John n. Robinson, Marcafe.Ro
Il son, Elizabeth Maddox and " iam Sutton e.,
having entered their appearance and yiyen ss,n,,
according to the statute AMI thr ruics Of h, to--
and it appearing TO the satisfaction ct the Ct,r,,,a'
affidavit filed, that the said John VI. Robinson. p,
ret Robinson, Elizabeth Maddox and " ilFlm ,ri'.
are not inhabitants of the District of Colur b.. + !,
ordered that they do appear here on tie in, d,r 4
the next term and enter their appearance and g,, g.
curity for performing the decree If the Court aud N
a cory of this order be forthwith publ,hed .Cr mo
months successively in the PheniX Gazette printed,
the town of Alexandra, and tina. another COP, be
ed at the front door OF the Courtho>e of said count
leste, T.. J. LEE, &C.
august4-2m -
II. ". Judkins' Patent Specific Oinfulni.
vVvHE above ointment is offered to the public s,.
i safe and certain remedy for these obstnai. q.
eases, some ofwhich have 50 long bailled tie, xii
medical science.
1st White swellngs of every description.
Cd Sore legs and ulcers oflong standing
Sd. Schirrus or Glandular tumors, particular hog
hardened tumors in women's bres9s, which o'tcGra
terminate in liberated cancers.
4th Felons, or what some people know By d.
name of Catarrhs, of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains fthe joints.
9th. Sprains and bruises of every descrpton,aa
whatever part situate.
9Th. letters of all kinds-in this complsint,be p
tient in applyingth the ointment must keep thepata ct
of water.
9th. Chilblains or parts effected byfrOst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15

Which he offers for sale at reduced prices, viz :;
per dozen. per bottle
Medoc wines of 1920. IS 90 or 45 cents
Mcdoc do of1S22, SO or 40
Vim Blanc Degrave Of 1924, co or so
Bordeaux of 1926, so or $50
Old Sicily Madeira, OO or 40
On the cork Of each bottle is seal with the sub
scriber's name, prevent deception and if, on trial,
it should prove represented, can be returned
For the accommodation of public houses, the subscri
berhas bottled quantity of wine, porter, cider, &c
in whole and half bottles which will be delivered free
of expense Masters Of vessels wishing wine, pOr-
ter, SC bottled, will please gives few days notice,
in order that it may undergo the necessary process
long sea voyage. The above liquors were import
ed by the subscriber, and will be warranted pure and
unadulterated He expects hereaftert to receive re-
gulsr supplies All orders from the country (either
in boxes miohns) will be promptly attended to-.
N. 8. The subscriber is at all times prepared to
clarity and bottle wines for those who may desire it at
their dwellings, and if required, can furnish claret
bottles and corks of first quality.
In few days he will be able to supply his friends
with Wine Vinegar ofthe best quality.
lie continues to carry on, in all its varieties, Dyeing
Securing and Bleaching Mrino Shateis. in the best
manner, on the west Side of Royal, between King and
Prince streets, Alexandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
Sunnpolis, Ep,ti To- :,

thereby certify, that have used some ~ ,on,'
ointment in nv family with such success as
ed. One instance-My SON had been ls6oI,ss Va
very disagreeable eruption on bis head r ,nt Of
all efforts to cure it-untilby applying P'''
it was entirely removed in less,bsn sve prIryALL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
70 Rent,

Cheap to a Good Tenant
- To Rent, comfortable a"d conVe'
eEgTi ncnt House on Fafaxs'reet, below the First
III = u Presbyterian Church. roa good tenant the
49, rent will be moderate.
June Is JOSIAH n. DAVIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
Nothing Cellar

yyyHE subscriber, grateful for the encouragement he
4 hasreceived since his return from Europe, informs
the pubc that he has Oh hand an assortment Of
Zines, Bro,Cn Stout, London Porter, file,
cider, &c
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
AGENTS.:

ONWARD srABLER SON, Druggists; &. I'D
WIN. GuNroN, Druggist, Penns! IVAN" W,..rss 4
N. JEwETT, Druggist, Pennsylvania WWa,hrr
mo. LITTLE, Druggist. Georgetown -
,sEnpAv Dom Tah2ccC.- DID
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15

NIB. This Ointment, which is n'gGIg nd Y.
,nnieation for Frost-bites, Burns, seald' 1 1
nished glazed jugs, well corked and ssaIs si.a
sons using it, will cork again. so as I.
from de stroyng its good qualities Noss, ,o,sss 4
them in any other way than being We"
sealed
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-09-15
FROM DOc7DR w. GIBSON

n. CHAPMAN, n. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20

.onscious Of becoming srch public or private
n,,;.o,c. AZ To desire TO die, that he shouic rip
un hi, own bowels, than to procure another
~ do !, for him: ADJ i, may be matter Of won
aerment that among oil the rehne ments IN the
mode Of durlling, 10 shew the spirit OF the
comba,au,s, such as fighting muzsle 10 muzz'e'
&c. the Japanese fashion has never been adopt
ed 10 take ones own life seems not oaly to oe
a less offrnce against society than to take the
life of another, but is q sure mode OF saving
the necessity OF public execution, as every ma"
mus, know bes, what are his own deserts, VINO
can assert, that the felo-de-se has not conc
himself perfect justice. 1t was probably some
such view Of the practice OF dueiling when III
duced Marius the Roman general, to SEND PACK
the following reply, 10 challenge sent him ny
a Caul-" IF he is DESTROYS to die, let him hang
himself" But in truth, the customary mode
Of dueling is mere gaseonade Eacn nue"s'
hopes either iha, his antagonist will skuik ou',
or else ,ha, he himself by superior skl' or
good luck shall escape and acquire additional
Consequence. How wofully disappointed ana
panied with regret when mor'a'iy "o"hae"'
and The world is vanishing away!
The Kniph,s Of Malta have a singular Tsgu-
la,iop on the subject Of Curls. Fhey are no'
absolutely prohi,ed, but il Is required that they
shall be fought in particular street, that they
may be in pubic view, and If any woman, priest
or knich, disapprove Of the duel, it cannot pro-
ceee. Blu, with such wonderful sang 'ro'd do
these pt ople regard the fate Of those who thus
fooli.hly hazard their hives, that "o'wi, and
ing this regulation, daels are not unireqoe"'
among them.
This Gothic me hod Of healing wounded no.
nor has been perpe,ua'ed in the world through,
the influence Of grea, men. The clustering o'
Francis and Charles the s'b, about hgh.,ng
duel, rendered il popular among Their s"oJ'e'';
and the example Of Decatur and Barron has
been followed by tie midshipmen in the navy
the clerks in the Treasury, and such small
deer" The example of Cumming and Nc,
Duffie, with their '.'es,ring, Cologne and
white >oak bark, was too ridiculous to exci'e
much emulation; buI the examples OF General
Jackson, Henry Clay, and John Randolph II Is
feared may be less innocuous.-Safsm GaseAe.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20

EsrEaparzE.-A letter from Captain Henry
Austin dated Ma, amoras, s'h October, received
in New York states that his steam boat (the
ArieT) had returned from her first trip up the
Rio Grande del Norte, having been up FIVE hum
dred miles above that place. The boat did not
proceed higher in consequence Of erroneous
information received from the people on the
banks Of the river, that there would be no fur.
Their rise Of water during the season. Capt.
Austin considers the fact established, that the
Del Norte is navigable and safe at all seasons
Of the year, as far as Comargo, a town near
the mouth Of the ST. Juan River. sbou, 100
miles from Ma,amoras (by Iand). and generally
above Camargo, as far as Psso del Norte Cap.
tain A. found the banks Of the river fully set.
lied as far up as he assembled, the people re-
matkably civil, temperate and well disposed (;
they colect in crowds wherever the boat stop.
ped. and always behaved with the creates, CT.
Witty. Captain A. expected to start on his
frs, ,egula, trip to comargo on or about tie
18th October. Another letter dated l3h,
states lha, the Ariel ran down from Ma,amoras
10 the mouth of the Del No:te, in 4 hours and
10 minutes.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20

TWhat is Mr. Calhoun about? Is ihs
weazIe asleep? Is he no. aware tina. The Great
Magician Of the North is in Richmond, draU'
ing a charmed circle around him? II he intends
to enter for thu plate, he should begin to sho"
himself Oh tie course
So says the Lyneh6urs Trsinion. We have
no., had any ,idi"gs OF late from the Vice Pre-
siden,; but, if we may judge from his known
habits and disposition, the "wessel is not
asleep" Mr.. VAN buren, is willy enough-bu'
he cannot overreaeh, in cunning, Mr.. CALHOUN
"When Greek meets Greek
Then comes the tug Of war"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20

A letter has BEEN received IN Boston from
ed explosion on board the steam boat Oliver
Ellsworth was wholly grouudless, no kind Of
aeciden, having happened to her wlatevever.
This boat, we understood, has . new copper
boiler, Of The hest kind, ano may be esteemed
one OF the safest boats that plies in the Sound.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20

A fellow in Baltimore stole from Capt G..
Bodd Of the U. S. Navy, his gold watch, chain
and seals, undress uniform Goa, and waistcoa,,
and various other articles, which he aremp,.
ed to sell 10 a Jew elothesman. The latter
caused him 10 be apprrhended, and being
guilty., he was sentenced 10 ten years imprlson
ment He had assumed the name OF John
Budd the brother of Capt. B.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20

We are entirely convinced with the N. Y.
Daily Advertiser, that Mr. Adams in his letter
to Mr.. Jefferson, as published in the Gazette
Of "Wednesday, was mistaken with regard 10
the views Of Gen Washington, and Mr. Jeffer,
son concerning the Navy General Washing.
ton was undoubtedly friend to the formation
Of the Navy-Mr. Jefferson. as far as Official
acIs can be any criterion for judgment, was not.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20

We have received pamphlet copies OF the
Speeches of ROBERT b. TAYLOR, THOMAS Il
JoYsEs, and Judge UPsHuR, delivered IN the
Convention on the abjec, of the basis Of re-
presentation.
These speeches, containing so much to inte'
res, the people Of Virginia, will. doubtless, De
read with avd,ry by bo'h sides. They are
from the press Of T w While, Richmond.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20

A GOOD BANK AND GOOD CUSTOMERS. The
Xennebrck journal, (Augusta Me.) states that
he Augusta Bank has been in operation IF.
teen years. and has during that time divided
among the s,oekh olders, sum larger than its
original capital 100000 besides paying an
annual S.afe tax OF one thousand dollars and
that The only bad debt made during this peri.
cd. does not exceed 625o. We suppose there
is not another bank in the country that has been
SO well managed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20
tBsi, without.

DuELLINo.-We read, that il is ,he custom
In Greenland, when . man considers himself
aggrieved in any way by another, to challenge
bis opponen, TO y public rhyming bout, a.
which the friends Of both parties assemble in
large numbers, as auditors and judges. The
injured party commences the comba' by re,
CHING soto voes all the ridiculous circumstance
he can ;hink Of in rels ion to his opponent grow
ing pia allegro epiu forte as he advances, ill want
OF brrath comp-ls him 20 close His adversary
then then stakes up the wonderous tale" dex>
terously shifting the laugh back again, till he
also is compelled TO stop, when the FRS, per-
former re-comm-aces. AID SO the contes, goes
on till the wind Or the wit Of one party is ex
hausied, and the other marches of in triumph.
II must be acknowledged tina, this 10 . very
sensible and excellen, method of deciding a
quarrel, as il allows 4 man to "to live and
Fight another day"-whereas
"He who ID in battle slain,
Can never live to fight again."
In Japan, when man has received an insult,
and honor pricks him on 70 svepge IL. he
takes Q sharp knife in his hand, and repairs
forthwith to his adversary's house, and :here,
before his face, rips open his own bowels, which
example no man Of honor in that country dar. 8
refuse To follow. in This mannrr both receive
their quietus This mode Of due Ting should
he recommended to the duelis:s Of our own
country. II is certainly better, when . man is