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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-12-08
The very last Duel of All.

Tom Mungo and Theophilus Boon,
two strapping negroes, undertook yester-
day afternoon 10 settle all affair of honor
in the fahlonabe way by resort TO duelo'
Boon was the challenger, and of course,
Mungo had a prescriptiye right to the
choice ST weapons. Being Of the curriers'
opinion, that there is nothing like leather,
he chose cowhides. The parties met
with their seconds in an open lot near the
junction Of Broad and Second streets.
Boon's second objected TO Mungo's pants,
which were made of THIGH kersey, and
moreover were plated or patched in q way
that made them as obdurate as the hide
of rhinoceros, whereas Boon's inferior
person was covered merely with thin
pair of drillings. As it was found imposi
bic to reduce the two antagonists TO eaqual
terms by getting another pair Of pants to
match either Mungo's or Boons one Of
the seconds suggested that they should
fight sans culotteS! proposition which
met with immediate favor, and both
chivalric gentlemen stripped for the con-
test.-At concerted signal the fight COM
menced and it was fearful TO see how
the instruments of fagelation were piled
by both combataIts. Boon keeps
school for young gentlemen of color
Mungo is a drayman; both were well
versed in the ilogng business, and there's
fore made every stroke tell. Twenty or
thirty lashes were given on each side,
when Mungo laid in such scorcher that
Boon could stand ii no longer, but nglori-
ously fled, the victor hard after him.
Three times they circlcd !he lot like Hec-
tor and Achilles around the walls of Troy;
when the vanquished Boon jumped the
fence and flew at full speed down Broad
street towards the city, the conqueror
close at his heels playing the lash most
ndustriously. Two such apparitions in
such an ungraceful dishabille, naturally
attracted much attention; and finally
police officer took the further settlement
of the matter into his own hands, stopped
both fugitive and pursuer, made them re-
tnrn to the field of battle, resume their
unmenionables, and then conducted them
where much hot blood is regularly cooled
down. On hearing the statements of
the facts this morning, the Mayor ordered
the duellsts to find bail for their better
behavior. Nevertheless, their selection
of weapons will furnish COOL hint TO
other brave youths who have cerous
quarrel to dispose ol.-Phiia, Mercury.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-12-08
Life IA Continued warfare.

Every organized being lives in the
midst of dangers which are every inst
ant menacng lis existence, and enemies
who are seeking to live at its expense.
There is not Il species which is not injm-
ical to others, and which has not in its
own existence. Our life is Il continual
combat. in which we are excessively
conquerors and conquered, cxecutioners
and victims, frequently unjust but more
commonly oppressed and all our intelli-
gence, all our search, all our arts, and
all our activity, have no other object but
to dispute with that which surrounds us,
this irall existence, which is threatened at
every step. Sometimes this war is with
the elements at others with the temper
aiOre, which is too hot or too cold with
the tempest that brushes US beneath its
force, or consumes us as a piece OF chaii;
with the monsters of the deep, which sur
prise us on the waters; with the beasts
of the forest, which prowl about our
dwellings; with the insect so small that
it might be crushed under the nail, but so
powerful that its invisible labor, which
works our blood in state of fever, and
consumes us with an iutolcrable itching {;
lastiy, with our own irregularities, our
eycesseS aud our own suicidel acls.-Lec-
titre dy Mr., RdSpoH. .~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-12-08

The Bible Pf0hibHed.-Dr. franklin,
in his own life, has preserved the follow-
ing singular aneCdote of the Bible being
prohibited in England in the time of Ma
ry, the Cathoic.--llis Family had then
early embraced the reformation: They
had an English Bible, and TO conceal it
the more securely, they conceived the
project of fastening it open with pack
threads across The leaves, on the inside
OF the lid of stool! When my grandfa,h-
er wished to read to his family, he revers-
ed the lid Of the stool upon his knees, and
passed the leaves from one side 10 another,
which were held down on each by the
packthread. One of the children was
stationed at the door 10 give notice if he
saw an officer of the Spiritual Court make
his appearance in that case the lid was
restored TO its place, with the Bible con-
cealed under it as before
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-12-08

"Plcaseto take my arm" This age
Is prolific in new fashions, new etiquelt,
new every thing. The last new thing is,
in stead of saying 10 young lady-"please
to take my arm you should say-"will
You condescend so far as to sacrifice your
own convenience to my pleasure as to in
sert the five digi,als. and par, of the ex-
tremi,y of your contiguous arm through
the angular aperture formed by the crook.
ing of my elbow against the perpendicu.
lar portion Of my natural frame :"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-12-08
THE POOR.
III nonkRr NIcoLL,

HI no hEhF NlIOLL'
We are lot7ly-vcry lowly,
Misfortune is our crime,
We have been trodden under foot,
From all recorded time.
A yoke upon our neck is laid,
A burden to endure;
To suffer is our legacy,
The portion Of the poor.
We are lowly-vcry lowly-
And scorncd from day to day;
Yet we have something Of our owR,
Power cannot take away;
BY tyrants we are t0lled to death
By Geld and hunger killed;
But peace Is in our hearts, it speaks
OF duties all fulfilled.
We are lowly-yery lowly-
Nor house nor land have VIC,
But there's heritage for us,
While we have eyes to see.
They cannot hide the lovely stars,
Words in creations book
Although they hold their fields and lanes
Corrupted by our look
We are lowly-yery lowly--
And yet the farcst flowers,
That by the waysiIe raise their eyes
Thank God they still ere ours!
Ours is the streamlet's mellow voice,
And ours the c. mmon dew
We still dare gaze ON hill and plain,
And field and meadow too!
We are lowly-vcry lowly-
But when the cheerful Sprng,
Comes forth with flowers upon her feet,
To hear the ,hrostlc sing,
Although we dare not seek the side
Where haunts the forest deer
The waving leaves we still can sec,
The hymnins birds can hear!
We are lowly-very lowly--
Our hedge row paths are gore,
Where woodbincs laid their fairy hands
The hawthorn's breast upon.
Yet slender mercies still are left,
And heaven doth endure,
And hear the prayers that upward rleo
From the afflicted poor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-12-08

What if you have patch on Your
knce--it is nothing to be ashamed of. L.
lays easier on the mind than a wri, at the
door, or an interview with creditor who
feels you have wrongcd him. Better
wear an old hat, an questionable coat, or
Il pair at cow-hde shoes, than live extraya-
ganlly, run in debt, and have every body
feel that YOU are villain. There is no
thing like prudence and ecohomy--espec-
tally il You Hro striving 10 keep up your
credit. WHO will trust you if you are
poor o& hzy, and dress in fine broad
cloth and display gold chains, rings and
brcsi-piSskNo one. Bn, with a home
spun coat, asgwn face, hard hands, and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., you are shure to DO
favored. cagsqpnearance indicates that
YOU are fdgs. had YOU viii be safe
. fxE&QXShks.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

a. The rumOF is. that Dr. Brockenbrough declines the
mission to Washington, to which he depuird 10y the
Common Council Of Richmond. and upon the ground that
Presdeat Tyler would probably an appropriation to
the lower James River could be carried through Con-
grrss-n other words that his sbors would be thrown
away.
Ii this rUm0T be true, which believe be the fact
think the conclusion Of DR. Broekenbrough entirely
harmony with his good sense. II is least; heads tails
whether President Tyler would approve his final
determination would depend upon what his Robert or
Mr.. Wise thought upon the matter, eonsutionay cleo
,ioneerngly otherwise. For one care no, to owe
this the grace of John Tyler any one connected
with him. II will follow a Of course Is months
yesr and, having done wihou! since The st SET
clement James Town, afford to wait year or
longer. Meanwhile Richmond saves $1,000 and
thousand dollars saved. thousand dollars got according
TO Poor Richards Almanac and good interest delay
Wohope Richmond will desis from the purpose of soliciting
Loco Foco House and nondescrpt President and pa-
enty await that better day which will justice admins
tered, without money and without price,; when she will
get her own, without the humiliation Of sueing for il to on
poncnts apostaios.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21
Died,

In Peiersburg sunday morning The I7 inst aner severe II
ness Mrs MAEF JosoS, the wife d Col William johnson
Those 90 whom tbs sdy known would consider ftlli
sketch Of her lie and character language partial Affection
but W her woufbC deficient f an esfai. Of her
virtues to BE- adequately expressed.
10 TIE husband 81 whom shc devoted eoft for forty
years 70 her children, wnse ertnguisd sn
nepn'ed 81 scia moher her boxed 10 her
The source % eomSr instead u auton D. her wide ce OF
iencs who REGARDED her admiration and love nd
70 ne nsny objects o her charity and sympahs no tribute Of ian
ghge can speak stef hearts fperectonn all ters
relations Of e ever united in human being by one
who bad ihe best opportunities Of Judging displayed tell
the subject Of this obituary.
70 tehtFss envy, was utterly
sangef tef chef source Of happiness indeed N flow
on fountains bringing from fhe happiness oeas her die
uecs g Away BE- traced Tie gfcfs connected m
her b. The tr- u kindred or friendship.
hit Ws }mpahy thus hell d1lnI1n heart sf mind
exercised ~ Office with activity freedom Although prudent
ana uy ehennntr IN The of ~ expressing her opinions
were e result Of conviction AMI except matters which too
strongly Engaged her Affections Truth were The guides
81 her Judgment.
itseha fart ts Teen long of
hafou need hardly be of A. In comfort A. In sorrow e
Dovea WIN constant humility and adoraion esu
" n she ever hooked with fieadfast hope faith and 10 Him
se feeb resigned her ebbing me- Int briefly clio
sng afound her would be- followed dawn ~ immortal ror
i'uo'y a. fe cherished her earthly them osenng
wuou munnur and ler beautiful Invocation n The Divine
/ home 800
On he l2ih instant of rieursy Mfs CLARsaA RAWLINGS
VIC "i W. bcnamin ha~lings n spottsyvana county.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21
GREENE COUNTY.

Al. respectable meeting q the wings Of Greene
~ 81 The Court house IN ssnsrissle November the eoth
isfJ that being Circuit Superior Court day, tor the Pur
pass of forming "Cisy Club." motion Of Mr.. ouse
fnks Newton Hume. E-q. called to the Chair. and
"m, X. koenron sppo'"'oa s"s .,s' p IN. ch.,r NJ,
O. fnk. roe and briefly stated the object OF the meeting
esoeed he necessity concert Of action on the part OF
s Whss-snd concluded with offering preamble and
M. WIN. r. Esry followed Mr.. Finks; and in lucid
and eloquent manner unioded the present position o. inc
two great parties the Unon alluded TO the policy OF the
whr- 10 the present attitude and prospect 81 sueee-and
concluded with song appeal 10 their generous feelings
md p,,f.n % rally around the standard OF the gr-s,
,,,.,n and Phant,ropsi Of the West and do honorab bic
bse hi. behalf in is4i and IN defence OF their eounN
u,'s dearest rights.
Mr. Finks then in n handsome address. enforced the
sentiment. Of the last speaker with neat euogium upon
the Western Cincnnatus.
whsrunoo The following preamble and resolutions
In order the energies OF the whig party to
pono IL. Interest," and advance the prosperity and hap
puess of the country;
Resolved ls That the wings Of Greene county, form
themselves into clay club, be styled the "Stondnrds
vile clay club, TO promote the elevation OF Henry Clay to
the Presidency OF the 4. States.
and Tina, the officer. Of said club shall Of Pre-
sdcui, Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer
who shall Discharge the usual duties and be clothed with
the customary powers vested IN such officers.
ID That contribution shall be required oi any men,
be--bur each contribute Whatever sum he pcHses to
deffay the expenses OF the Club
4,h. That every Wing OF Greene is hereby declared
member OF this body.
s,h That meetings the Club shall be held regularly
at zach County Court-and Al any other time
appointed by the President Vice Presidents.
9Th There shall be Executive Committee and Cores
pondng Committee OF each who shall discharge
duties those OF the Committees OF the Con
irsl Clay Club" at Richmond.
whefeupoa on motion-Newton Hume duly elect
sd President William Sims, Jr. and Moses Pcregoy Vice
Presidcnts, and l.. n. Stephens, Treasurer.
motion then made and carried, that the President
be empowered appoint the members to act upon each OF
the orcgoing Committees.
whercupon he proceeded to select, Wm. Sims Jr, Oil
Hnks, John q. Duaney, Alfred Eddens and kuus n
fitzhuRh as members OF the Executive Committeeman
James r. Finks, l.. y. Stephens William II. Conway, ~
exander Bradford and William Sims, Jr TO act as Commit
&c OF Correspondence.
On motion, ResoIrsd That these proceedings be pub
lshed in the Advocate, Charlottesville, and the Erich
Inond Wing"
The meeting then adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21
TO THE PUBLIC.

" any apology be deemed necessary from me- for max, ng
P4Dhc saeueot OF the Kind here offer,
o. ne Jury in the case 10 which refers, that II will
be found IN the painful character the rsrre tsef
fact that WHILE all cases the testimony and decI.
lions OF one party must be- received the mouth Of tho r
cased must DO c0sed notwithstanding cannot be- e IA
Iniaf win he ace' nor trust IN this less worthy
~ Commence But willie feel IL my solemn duty 10 nv
alt aud family, well my friends that ms fist
more especially speak and Iny own main "a,
isuon ~ gu NAT occurred, snd 81 those which II
wus my duty officer, my desire a humane mar
70 pay 70 the woman who has done 70 foul wrong 30,
IT'S not 20 the public here alone speak familiar ne 10
are win The aet bui 10 those disisnce also who c
Hn interest tn affairs who iron,
and who knowing me. wl feel anxious To hear what b,yo
no o'het means Of communicating thom-pv o,rs r,i,
ION OF the facts. II my wish to discbsyc IN ,is
-. ~ a'an az my duty 70 myself and my good
may err, yet no man surely will blame who considers
upon we sones which have been recently made a, ooss
hfougi and the anguish which have necessarily ssG..d
ys w uuoh, now proceed TO relate the facts in as
briei snd succinct amonncr possible
IN October, 1912, was appedto by Mr. Banfrd a. No.
loht 70 bflng 70 That place sserinaw from tivefpo,
tod Mr. baniod hei should probably return 10 New
Orleans and not 20 Vifginia before SUNNI, H. ,
cd that would beume enough;that was anrious IN.
come with me, from the kindness manifes,sd h., ~. =, nv
nefh" sad sisfer during their paesage TO This country IN
1873 lie Agreed for the price Of passage 800 d, b ,J
arnval IN Nohoisnd gave me letter di,,c,ed =, ny
~. ths same.
f On my arrival IN 1averpool forwarded ,t, l,.. -
nng on the back direct to Grecisn Hotel" recei
xed shortly SITTER cucr land u Il IN my possession
~ ne inspection 81 pny peruon) from h in.av al
fcoHrentnH) stating The cngagementmide with mo ia Nor
fpk. and requesting give her mo ;sfsrt,gfoo !,
spscting her resyes, she had not see, tp, ~ ',
TINE answered De erer oforrniap her believed he
brother in-sw ww doag well; that lad sson but hide a
him. snd could 10, gise her any oua Information
shs wished % fetorn ia The ship, in the summer wouI
advi~e be- ~ my rcturn 10 Liverpool from New Oresns
u"e " " resdy - 60 10 ihe ship 70 Virginia
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

Hessrs Editors-IIaying some curiosity, ! attended
last night. Dr. 5haws Lecture Consiannope together
with the exhibition Of The Wild Boy Of the Woods and was
much pleased and graufod. The Wild Boy is undoubted
ly u the greatest curosiics have ever SEEN Io IL
neither mermaid humbug They leave this morning
for Petersburg H.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21
Gen. Cass in the Field.

The veteran John J. Munord has re.establ-hcd the N
York Standard and hoisted the sg General Cas- at
the masthead. His editorial head is occupied by long
discussion tho claims of the respective candidates. and
their availability. His opinion is that the chance of Mr.
Van Bosen j. rather Blue about this We agree with
him there, At any
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21
From the Charleston Mercury.

Destruction Of the Steamboat Rershau.-Neorly one
thousand Bales Of Cotton burnt
The steamer Kerslaw Capt. CHASE from Columbia for
this port with 966 bales cotton totally DESTROYED by fire
The night OF the l4t ins wills, lying at the plantation
OF j. l. Singleton, about 90 miles below Columbia. with
the entire which place she had completed loading
portion OF the cargo taken eight and is sup
posed some OF the bales may have taken fire from the lights
used on Tie OCCASION previous their having been taken
On board steam had been raised some hours pre-
yous 20 the accident
The following is Of the amount Of cotton
burnt taken from the freight list
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

The Editors Of tho Wing were in error in saying in
their report Of the proceedings Of the House Of Delegates
on yesterday, thut tho resolution adopted by the House in
relation TO free negroes was offered by Mr.. MarH II
va. offered bY Mr.. Camnboll.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21
Ne. Rkrff,s Resolution.

We noticed yesterday, resolution which Mr.. Rheu
tempted introduce into the House Of Re-
object Of which was repeal the present Tariff law and
that which existed previous passage. At the
time this resolution offered 1t 1T order, and
the question being upon the suspension Of the rule the
suspend voted down by majority thirty in
very fall house. Whether this BE- indicative Of the final
disposition Of this question, not prepared
say. Our private opinion, however is that the present
Law OF the popular tina, has passed by
any cenge~s. It's popularity Is only great now but it
is the increase every day.
II has been found in all countries where the two -y.
have been rcd, that entire free
trade alike disastrous. The golden mean is the true
line OF policy in this, 1t Is in almost all other
This law has that medium. possible
Tor any merely human enactment IL gves mode.
protection manufactures increases Ie home
market agre uural products and the same time
allows foreign productions eater, in sufficient quantities
keepup brisk and steady competition Tn. result has
been beneficial 10 all classes of the community.
OF what do the people Of South Carolina Mr.. Rheus
constituents more particularly complain What savan
tages did they under the former law which they do
ENJOY the extent under the present Where
they oppressed Let them come particulars and tell
what they find tins law unequal Vague
general declarations, the annuncaon few leading prin
cpes, and impsssiOnod denuncacns behind the age
The present generation has had enough of them already
the lookout for facts! Let Mr.. Rher and his
colleagues show them and subssnae them by the pos
sibe evidence, before they ask the repeal law high
ly beneficial. TO the country.
We stated yesterday and repeat today that we have
fear Of the repeal OF this law Ii every man in Con-
ess Locofoco, and the President were rs eager to
stun;y himself he in the Of the Land Bill we
should s,i have no cars for its integrity The peopche
bone and snew OF the county, in favor. They ciH
no, have repealed. and should like wha dare
to the wishes OF a whole people.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

In walpoe, New Hampshire, on the lih inst by Rev
~ w Willis. Christian b. Lucke, Esq, Of this City, Miss
Harriet x. Watkins OF the former place.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21


The Keishnw owned by Messrs. Hilard & Brooks
ana we understand was not insured From statement made
Us ue loss OF the Cotton will also fall :he shippers
as hhad been tho cuomfo the the boat Z, tax,
Tue NIX whenever the freight s75 cents per bale
"he the shipper at his risk could obtain freight Of Is
cents. The whole loss including boat y estimated At
10000. "
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

Rrv f.. L.. MAGooS.'fhc friends and admirers of this
distinguished divine have opportunity OF seeing
Of him. at the Studio Of r. NJ. Suly, Esq To say that il
IN Sdlys hest style, u nj To bosow upon char
acier to which any commentator would be snpernous
There is, indeed, place in chose piping times" where
one can more pfohably, aud pleasantly while away
hour than in the study O this admirable stored
~ with rich genus Of his creation. IN many cases
there arc To be recognized the features Of old iam
lar iace-pcrhnps some bound by
ship than that Of mere acquaintance. Even when totally
unknown to ~, II is pleasant To the noamens Of the
human lace Divine revealed in almost speaking md
breathing ionn 10y the lmn0fs IL should At any rate
be matter Of pride and graduation every Vigninn that
native OF Virginia afford rich and beautiful speci.
mems OF Tie highest at to be found in the musy
puiniing' Of The Old World 80 greedy sought after.
AVIATOR
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

For Ttosfou.
IN The schr. ABSTRACT, Capt. McKon.
- nm wiz BE- ready 70 bad Tomorrow sni having the
greater n her engaged dach Fot freight
passage. apply Boafd 81 Piekeus wharf. or 10
der Jas. FISHER a BON
Old mononRahein aud Common wbiskcy.
ufOErY bhis baltimore Whatey
u Do Od Mon0ngnhea--ptr Communicative sse BY
d. ~ gAs. WINSTON.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

1J'Mr Lacy enormously stated 10 have opposed ION
Monday the reconsideration Of the vote posponinp inde
niieIy the bill In relation Free Negroes and Mulaue,
1le friendly to the bill.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

a meeting Of the Legislative Temperance Society will
be held in the Hall Of the House Of Delegates O'clock
Friday night.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-21

ELAN SEED and Hseswnx, for which the highest
- market price will be paid. Wanted BY
de9i N. EUsTACE q SON
TNO Mr.. HENRY VOIGLER:--As you arc n
- resfent Of this Commonwealth, and have M known
agrn therein, WIZ please take Monday 4p
day ~ Ianuafv lsff. between the n the
morning and n the day
Myers n the city q Richmond proceed deros
Ton ~ Adam Long u be- Rad ~ bcnc certain
Depending AMI Undetermined Superior Count n law
and Chanee oribe Courts u Henrco and of Richmond N
which piann and you defendant and u from
the sad deposition tau be commenced shall not b.
concluded on that day The % the wiz be continued
from day day place and between the hours Aforesaid
until q shall h. completed JOHN N. GORDON
Richmond, div
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ia ~ APobecsry 4 Druggist
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