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middle nf this Yankee Doodle. and teach him betsst than so strike one gentleman Sd hard with his hig f0nt.n
 Sasas senslesnen who were witnesses ,o the scene enacted in the lobby, sssaged Mir. DickensoB that he ought not to meet ,he French officer, who Was . gamas,sr and a notorious daellist--a qnarrelso,se fellow. who pritlE5 himself on his skin with the small sword. and had already killed his an- tagonist is three seseEai engemenls. by rus- niHg them through shs body. But Mr. Dick. eusun, wha had all the courage ef Yankee. with Iesa-eausioh than is nstcn found amc,.6 his coaaiaymea, cut short lhe matter by sss- ting that he had pledged himself to mees Captain DLofme st 2 o'clock the next morning. and 10 ansicipations of unpleasast consequences to himself would induce him 10 break his word,
 Mr. Dickenson was fortunate in procuring FrS@ch gentleman to acl as his second on ihe occasioSs andawho on fading ,sas Dick ensou hAd Aeses giasped . small sword in his lite, gave him few lessons, and adsisesi him not to prolong the combat. but 10 finish 1t before his antagonist would be able to ind out that he was not ''cnnning in fence" The parties naet--the ground was selected --the swords were measured, and put into the hands of the principals, who after bow ing politely to each other in their stocking feet and shirt sleeves, commenced the ea- gagement; the Frenchman eyeing his aumgo. mist with savage look, as if he anticipated an easy and bloody revenge. Captain Dior me made false thrust for the purpose al learning something of the skill of his oppo- nent, which Mr. Dickenson parried with ease then quick as lightning sprang forward un,il he got within the point of his adversary's weapon. which he giasped with his Jeff hand --anti shortening his own sword with his right, at the same moment. he thrust il deen into the body of the vlndictiye Frenchman-- who uttered loud ginan, staggered back . few paces, and fell at the feet of his less skilful antagonist
 D'Lorme's wound was examined on the spot by professional gentlemen who was present, and declared mortal. He was borne off to his lodgings in the city, where lie ex- pIred in few hours. execrating the Yankees with his last breath.
 MT. Dickenson was congratulated on his success, no, only in escaping from the swcrl of the formidable duelist, but in having been SO lucky as io rid the world of wicked and dangerous man. But being a man of line feelings, he could not easily hush ihe upbra- dIngs of his conscience. He had killed . fellow being--and the up.urned eye and tea- tures with agony, of the dying Frenchn,au, haunted his vision for many long and drea- " night afterwards. He made solemn VOW that he would never again place himself in a situation Ia take the life of fellow creat. nre in q dnel--and he kept his word faith fully.
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A child was murdered recently at Oyster,

A child was murdered recently at Oyster vile, Barns,ahle, Mass, by being thrown of ,a wharf and drowned. It was but ten weeks old. The murder was attributed 10 the nal, ice of some enemy ofils falher, Mr. Il. Hinek- ley. The Boston thus reveals the mystery {:
 The coffin containing the corpse vas ta- ken in.o the church on Tuesday, asa al! :!:s neighbors were collected there. and, one by one, according to the form of<be old super stitioa, requested .o lay their hands on the coffin and declare their innocence of the mnr- der. When il came to the turn of the mothes of the child, she relBr,an.ly laid her hand on the coffin, and with great etior, made ont to say--..l didn't do it.; didn't do i,.'' Her manacs as once created violent saspi- cion against her and after she had been qaes- toned Jistle, she made a full confession oi the mssder. and also admitted that she made the several attempts to set fire to the hoase, which have been noticed heretofore.
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LITTLE ROCK, MONDAY MORNING. AUGUST 6 s47.

filled to overnawing by spectators anxious to behold lhp baFbaroGs proceeding.
 Come, be in hurry he said. as he took . seat, and leaned his head agains, the conn. tel for support T can, stay here long; SC veral ladies are waiting for me to escort them to the ball.
 sTfue. very trne--you are one of the man agcrs--l recoliect. Mfr. Barber, don't Ietaiu the Qentlsman--go to work al once.'
 The lalhering was soon over, and with about three strokes of the razor, one side oj his face ras deprired pf ls oraamsm
 Come. cOnie,' said Jenks, push ahead--- there is no time iO be lost--let the gentleman have his whiskeFs- he is iunpatient'
 sNol at all,' replied eoolly, sl'm in sc sort Of hurry myself--and now think ol it. as your time must be precious at this par ticuiar time, several ladies being ia waiting for you t0 escoft them to the ball, believt FH not fais the otAer rkisker so-aigkt' l 4 loud laugh from the by-s,anders and [ glance in tie mirror, caused Jenks so opes his eyes to the luticrous appearance he GU with his single whisker, and he began io tn sist rpon my taking the srhole of my proper ty. But all wouldn't do. had a right tt take it when chose---I ivas soi obliged {, lake all at once! and chose to take bu, Aai ai that particular period--indeed, intina,et to him very plainly that l was no. going .s be very hard creditor; and that if he he haved himself,' perhaps should aersr cal for the balance of what he owed me, When Jenks became convinced was de termined not to take the remaining whis ker, he began, amidst the londiy expr S sed mirth of the crowd, to propose iermi of compromise-trst offering me $i0, ,her 20, 30, 40- 50i t0 take off the remain ing whisker. said firmly, My dear, sir there is no use talking; insist on yoaf wear ing that whisker for me for a month or two.
 What will you take for the whiskers,' ht at length asked, sWon'I you sell them back to me;'
 'Ah.' replied l, now you begin to talk a. on speculation--l'll sell them if 1 can obtain a good price.'
 What is your price:'
 One hundred doliars--mEa double my money. Not lar.hing less--and Pm no anxious to sell even at that price.'
 Well, ] take ihen,,' he groanetl, there's your money; and here, barber. shave off this internal whisker in less than no iime--I sha he late at the ball.
 The barber accomplished his work, ant poor Jenks was whiskerless' Jenks went tc the ball, but before the night was over, he rished he hadaf -
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BY REv. goHM arsRLIKo.

hX hEV. dVHNAG4ALtHU. Earth, of Man the beanteous Mother, Feeds him still with corn and wine; He who best would aid brother, Shares with him these gifts divine. Many power within her bosom . NoIselesa, hidden, works beneath; Hence are seed, and leaf, and blossom, Golden ear and clustered wreath. These to swell with strength and beauty, Is the royal task Of Man; Mans king, his threne is duty,
 Since his work on earth began. Bud and harvest, bloom and vintage. Those, like man, are fruits of earth; Stamped in clay, c heavenly mintage, All from dust receive their birth Barn and mill. and wine yat's treasures, Earthly goods for earthly lives. These are Natures ancient pleasures, Which her child fiom her derives. What the dream but vain rebelling. If from earth we sought to rise Tis our stored and ample dwelling,
 sl'is from 1t we see the skies. Wind and frost, and hour and season, Land and water, sun and shade. Work with these, as bids thy reason, For they work thy toil to aid. S6w thy seed and reap in gladness;
 Man himself is all seed; Hope and hardship, joy and sadness, Slow the plant to rpeness lead.
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LIBERAL PoLIcY OF THE PoPE.--A letter rom Rome to the New York Herald, dated une 5, ls47, says: "The popularity of the osereign pontiff is augmented from day to as; and Il IS now not transcending the ash to declare that there is no sovereign Europe so beloved by his people. Rome, h'ch formerly did not allow newspaper, Fe,eps the official gazette of the government, De published within her walls, now sees me hall dozen we'll conducted and we'll laen journals issued weekly, one of which 'n the English language. Measures are progress for calling into gradual opera n 'he principles of constituiional govern M council of distinguished individ- IS already employed in revising the a'cipai regulations of the towns and ci,ies '"e States of the church. A national 'd 's spoken of, and will probably soon organized. With the best intentions, "eser' the good Pope Plus has ,o strug- ass'ns' the secret opposition of Austria, even oi France, which notwithstanding evolutionary orgin of its government, a', 'a all its foreign policy, to, the abso- e Government"
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AyALuABLE REeEirr IN A Frw woaps. Every dairy shosld have vessel of lime 'caier sesiing m il, say Aaif gsiies of lime so ten os twelve gallons of water simply to rinse everything ia. The vessel can be 6l- led up ss often ss yoa piease. Is will be sass so remove all seidity of bal eaos. L., dairy women sesnemhcr shin,
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The body of Mr Wm. A. Wells, the prin- ter. whose disappearance from the city in q state of mental alteration we noticed short time since, was yesterday morning brought home in the cars, in charge of his friends.
 Nlr. Wells was n man of uniform kindness of heart, and we believe, as he ofien express. ed himself. harbored Ill will against 10 one His life had probably beeR more chequered with lhe ups anL downs of this world than that Of almost any man in the state, il nc: in the nation. He served aa apprenticeship of seven years al i9 John street, New Ycrk. with Mayor Ilaper and George F. Morris. as fellow apprentices, aiierward procured q midshipmap's warrant, aud sailed under Con- Morris, ia lhe frigale Brandywiue, in 1925. which vessel had on board the Marquis La Faye,ie.
 Mr. Wells used to say that Ihe general con- ierreI particular favor upon him, by en- trusting lo his care rattle snake, an oppos- sum. gray squirrel, q cock robin and pnodie dog. He afierward had the honor of sitting down ,o dinner with the lady ol Lord Byron and the Duke of Clarence. He had visited every port in the United States except New OtIeans and Charleston, had SC, type in almost every principal place from one end of the U,,ion to the other.
 In 1919 he was m Buffalo without shil- ling in his pocket, but in short tune he earne,i Si50, wi,h ~sktish he renewed his adventures. He was once confined in the dungeon of Buenos Ayres; danced with the daughter of Gov. Balearee, of ihe island, and ate cassada root with the negroes ou lhe coast of Africa He built saw mill and dam across Bear Lake in western Michigan, and had occupied every situation in a prin- ting office from devil 10 editor, He has sip. ped malie and danced amidst the giddy throng of Bnenos Ayrean lasses. upon the pampas of San lsidro, and ridden in his coach and-four wilh ;he printer 10 the Gov einment
 Mfr. Wells was vice president of the first Harrison state convention ever held in the United States nt Niblo's Garden, New York, and it IS said wrote he first editorial in favor of Gen. Harrison for the Presidency. In former years he wrote with great deal of vigor and ability. but of late years a chronic affection of the brain had rendered him in- capable of any. laborious duties, and in fact, had caused kind of mental Arrangement.
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WAxr or FoREsiGur.--A black snake which. had discovered the nest of wood. becker, climbing up the tree and pu,,ing his head into the hole, swallowed the wood. becker. Alas. when he would have with drawn, he foaad his throat so much ,lisses- ded by his supper, that he could not get back, and so he died with his length exposed dssgling from the woodpecker's hole, an asimonition io ali who passed by, not to gel iaio scrape un,il they had contriyed how they could ge, oat of it.
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.Mon,gemefy,' sl.s iniellieenl Mexican car- respondent Of the N q. Sun, speaking olI the number of prolessiaA1I tohbtfs. ~ fso.- pads, that infest the public roads of Mexico, says:
 pot dishonag Iiohin Hoods circle under the greenwood tree. One was told nc the day Ilef Mexico by an actor ia the play. \ young sad-lookiag eirl. just one yea asar- Fied, wss returning from elunseFey- widow, mother, and simosl aesiilsle---so her iami- Y near Mexico. She was one of consider able party, and some af lhesn well arneL but thas did not prevent q an,alEer numher eg ladronss lsem s!stainine lketa all whsle their baggage was riAed. The gsss.,,s ss wardrobe was seans and her money melted down to | very few dollars, which she gave up. nf course without resistance. The ehief ol the robbers glanced a, the small sun, c, her poor apparel, and at the chilJ ia her arms, and gently replaced the money i.s the childss. Tap priest who vas bringing handsome sun for some public purpose. was obliged 10 Fesiga it. though eight dollars which he had in hts pocket and which, he said tn re- ply to the question, were hts own Hav<llnK lunds. were restored with many respectful apologies for the necessity they were under cf disturbing him 4 rich raaehero unean- while was tied 10 . tree. and threatened with touch of discipline from the bridIe. by one of iadEnne party, because m mnncy wes Eess+.d upon him; al tisis point, hows.ss, he plead gully so twenty dsubloons t32O1 heinmed up in the borievs of his serapc, CT travelling blanket. The widow, who aaw al this in silent, helpless terror. now turaest her eyes on her trunk. which with the rest was undergoing what might we'll be called an extra judicial examination. Nothing in it was worth the robbers asssa;;uss but ,he | miniature Of her husband, whom shosid have before stated was lieutenant ia the army, and iell a, the head oG his men in the defence of Monterey. The miniature was sei in gold, and attached to chain of the same metal, and when he saw one of tho robbers lay his hands on the treasured relic, the unfortunate wife could not repress sa exclamation of pain. i struck Ihe ear and 1 heart of the lawless man, and with the single word sswidow,n he nut the aainatare in her hand. She detached tho chain and presented tt to him, with alaHy tiaaks for the picture--said the poor girl. .fs was a great charity" The robber returned the courtesy by replacing the clothes ia tho trunk aud returning the key; for all the party had gi sen up their keys on demand. The rest did as much for themselves, and. afler giving the unhappy loser of the douhIoons dollar for his supper and bed, the robbers mounted their horses aud went their ways. This cool inquest occurred within twenty miles of the city of Mexico. which was garrisoned at the very moment by four or i've thousand soldiers. They were fighting, however. with each other, and had no time to bestow on triAes.
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and con6dentially appeals to them for even ynore extensive patronage to the only Literary Jonnai oi long and hlgh standing in all their wide borrs. it Is not seci;saai--having always circulated ffdeiy in the North and Esss. and aimed at impadiag a Iiodical Literature.
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THg PHILosoPmy or DRawN,xa.- Man is the only animal that drowus naturally.--- He does so because he Is endowed wisls req son. that Is to say, with large spherical brain with skull on 1t, which rises above his nose. t he falls into deep water, ln spite of his great brain, he has not presence of saind eHongh to stick his nosa oai s.id Keep t oat. as he easily might do, but lets his heavy head like a steax, press his nose nn- der water. In this position he inhales and fills his chest with water, SO that he becomes on the whole so much heavier than water as to sink. While the lungs ara filled with air the body is lighter than IS bulk of water. and of course swiDs, just as an irou vessel does. All therefore which is necessary to keep person from drowning in deep water, is to keep the water out of the lungs. Do you ask how 1t ia to be dones Suppose yourself bottle. Your nose Is the nozzle of the bottle and must be kept out af yhe wa ter. 1T it goes under don't breathe at al till
 it comes out Then to prevent It's going down again, keep every other part nnder---heasl, legs, arms. all under water bat your nose.--- Do ,has and you can't sink in any depth If water. All you need to do to secure dis Is to ctasp your haads behiad your back and point yoar nose at the iep of tke hearcns, and keep perfectly still. Your nose viii geser go under water to the end of time, unless you raise your brain, hand, knee or foot higher than if. Keep still. yonr nose turned uP in perfect lmpndence and yoa are safe.
 This will do in .olerably still water; iu boisterous waller you will need liltle of the ar' oi swimming, which if you don't get yoa deserve to be drowned.-- Chrosok npr.
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oI'rafSr OF BREADsrurrs.-l5,0O ,0O0,- oasheis Of corn, 2,700.0O0 bushels ol
 ' ana 2,50O,O00 barrels of nour--lhe .o's valued at S33,000, ,Oo0--have been
 s s.d . ,nls season to Grets Britain and
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THE ORicIs or WtSE.--Jerbsheed the founder of PefsopoIis, Is by Persian writers said to have been the first who invented wine. He was immoders,ely found of gsapes, and desiring to prexese some. they were placed for this purpose in large sessef land lodged in vault for future use. When Inc vessel was opened the grapes had famented snd their juice in this state was SO acid that the Kink believed t must be poisonous. He had some vessels filed wilh j.; s.poisoa,, was written upon each and they were placed in his room
 u happened that one of his layorite ladies was affected with a nervonss Headache, and the pain distracted her so upsei tha, she de- sired death. Observing vessel with ..poison'' wfitten on il she took irsnd swallowed it's contents. The winf. for such fl had beeosiie, overpowered the i4Av, she fell into souad sleep and awoke spch refreshed. Delighted with the remedy, she repeated the dose &, often that the monaFch's poison was all drank. He soon dlscoyesed this and forrsd the lady lo confess what she had done. quantity Of wine was made; and Jerbslseed and all his court drank of this new beverage which from the circumstance that led to the discos- cry IN this day known Is Refsia by fhe name of her-e-Ceoshon, inc dshghsfal possou.
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The Commsyciai Journal says the First Regiment of Texas Volunteers, es ihs Fros- tier Regiment, were organized and mustered into service ou the 10th instant It's off- cers, ccIoaei J, c. Hays. Lieut-Col P. H. Bell and Maj Chevaliie, were eIected ca the 6sh instant, The order received from Gen. eraI Taylor is to the effect tlsaf Col. Have shall appear at Monterey. wiih aiI possible dispatch, and with As many cprnpamies af ls.s regiment as can be spared from slse sraaises. Col. Gorman's Indiana rrg,ips6x lefi Gsl- weston on the 18th instant lDf Bsasos. THE GovERsoRsHIP.--it is said that Gen. Wood, Hon. N. V. Darneli, Hon. |. Van Zandt Hon, J B. Miller. and J J. Robinson aasy all hs regarded ss candidates fos ,hs office ~ Goscsnss, a they hsvs all been sg- noas,csd by theis friends. and none h4v~ de- , eliHed
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