Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-11
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The anti-Duelng Society of New Orleans, is now
 fully arganized. IL consists of President, two Vice Presidents Secretary and twelve Judges-establish- ed semi.aDnualIy by ballot. Any perso" not abiding by this Court of Honor," will be subjected 10 ex- pusion and disgrace. |, has entirely altered the code of duelIing prac,ised in New Orleans, and has determined that of its members shall accept the challenge of an intoxicated man, proiessed duellis engage in contest the result of quarrel at ban quet.
 'WAy iou', yos wear your ring, my dear ?'' said E. father to his lovely daughter "Brcause papa hurts me when any body sqneezes my hand" "What i'usi- ness have you io have your hand squeexed2" Ger taniy not; bu. still you know, papa, one would like to keep i, in sQMsesabie order."
 An honest gambler.-A person in the habit ofdrink- ing pretty freely, being troubled with leg, was advised by physician send for pint of brandy to wash it with. After obtaining the brandy he came to the conclusion 10 throw up copper 10 decide wheth he should drink it. for his leg; head for his mouth, and tail for his Ieg in it's turning out to be the latter, he gravey exclaimed T bar that
 Dnek-The Charleston Patriot says-"We learn that duel was fought behind the Race Course this morning, between two individuals, one Of whom. nam- ed Francis Boutau. was bar keeper of Mrs. Charpees boarding house, East Bay, and the other lately arriv- ed from Boston. was a boarder at the same hoteL- The former shot through the heart at the first fire, and instantly expired A triAing dispute was, understand, the cause of this fatal event.'
 QMick Despafch.-At the court of Special Sessions Friday, there were 6 persons brought, up for ria and conviction. acquiiia nt the short space ofthree hours and quarterly. Y. Ado. How long would .f.L:. with the like number q
 The Newark Daily Advertiser relates inc following incident iH exempIi6caton of the sagacy Of the Ee- phant Romeo, attached Othe menagerie lately in that town. Itappears while entering the place Of exhib ton in company with his keeper, and mate, JuIie he spied former attendant against whom he entertained old grudge, and immediately made for him. The man perceiving his movements, Ieaped the fence and escaped through the wood shed off adjoining house the elephant following, tearing down the fence and wood house in his course, without, however, finding the ma0.
 The celebrated Artist Mr. Curtis in hs latest irea- iise o" Deafness observes. amusngIy enough. though not more amusngly shan truly, that many are uB- doubsedly deaf frum sheer negligence ;-,hey have. according the clever, thoUgh eccentric, Dr. Ki,ch "er, only hearing enough to catch the sound of the ,:nnerbell, and sight sUicieH find spoon ;-ihey are accustomed attend whea first spoken to ; bu, answer you with Was that you:' Pray did you speak r 'Wha, did yo" say Eh what eh l'- and their dieDess and inal,eniion daily growing upon them, they become in lime really drof; not from any defect disease, but from absolute suggishness."
 Aparice-An old bachelor, possessed of fortune of 4O.O0OL. meeting friend day bega" to harangue very earnedy upon the detestabe sin of avarce. and gave the following instance off "AbOu three years ago." said he, "by very odd accident, fell into well, and was absolutely within very few minutes of pertaining before eOuld prevail upon an uncOnscOn- able dog of a ialsOser who happened to be whhi" hearing of my esies, to help ont for half crown. The fellow wassO TapaeiOns iO insis, upon crow" for above quarter O hour, and very believe he would not have abaied single farihing if he had die than submit to his sxlOEton."