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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-06-17
]. SIMMONS, I cocro,o,ie,
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DISTRESS IN CAPE BREToN-APPRE-
HENDED FAMINE. Summer is at hand and
what are the husbandman's prospects? The
cattle everywhere dying in hundrcds-the
farm horses too feeble from starvation to per-
form the labor of plowing-and lastly, more
than three-iourthS of the farmers in the coun-
try wholly destitute of potatoes or grain for
seed The condition of the country is fright
full. FThe Island is menaced with all the hor-
rors of actual famine. Upward Of 200 cattle,
we are informed, have died from want offood,
in the settlement of Middle River alone
Many farmers, in other parts of the country
have lost their live stock.-SPectator.
GREAT DEsTITUTIoN AT THE MAGDALEN
ISLANDS. The Halifax San says that letter
received from the Magdalen Islands (Gulf Of
St. Lawrence) represents the people of the
settlement there in a state of great destitution.
Flour is said to be $40 per barrel A vessel
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Addison Co. Wing Convention.

The Wings of Addison County met in Convention
a" az NilDDLEBURY, on Thursday, June 10th, 1947 ar
~ ~ 'Io'N A. M'' pursuant to call of the County
committee every town but two being represented,
and organized by eecting
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but TINT must be Of tho worst sort, and eve.
~ thing Of better 10 rejected with dis
gust.
II we could see mems minds NJ we see
their bodies, what spectacle Of mixed
ness, degradation, deiormity and disease
they would be! What hideous dwarfs aud
cripples-whnt dirty aud revolving era.
wings, mud nil these in connection with the
most exquisite care and pa,npcring of the
body! il may be if conceiicd cox.comb
could see his own mind, he would see the
meanest object the world can present. II
is not with beggary in its most degraded
state, TINT il is to be compared; for the beg.
gar has wants, is dissatisfied with bis state.
has wishes for enjo.men,s above bis 10, !;
but the paupcr in intellect is content with
his poverty; il is his choice to feed on carl.
on; he can relish nothing; he has no relish
beyond his filthy fare. ", he piqucs him
self that he is superior being; he takes 10
himself the merits Of his tailor, his wine.
merchant, his maker, his upholsterer,
and his cook; hut il the thing were turned
inside out, if that concealed, nasty corner,
his mind, were exposed to view, how de.
grading wond he the exhibition.
(Tan's Edinburgh Magazine.
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BRANDRETYf'S Pills.
HE expressions, rich blood. md DO,

DHE expressions, rich blood, and poor
- blood, have a scientific basis. The ridi-
cue which many have attempted TO cast on these
common sense opinions. must rceon upon them
selves as surely as that TRUTH will prevail.
The effect Of this celebrated medicine is to
purify the blood, to convert the poor, corrupt
blood, into healthy, rich blood. And il is be-
cause they do this that they have been SO stead
liz sought inter hv all classes oi our citizens who
have required medicine. And ii i. because Of
the power Brandreth Pills are Now known to pos
sess as hcalth-restore,s, that renders them 20
popular.
They cure all affections, simply, BECAUSE THEY
MAKE THE HOOD rrEE-abs;ract out Of il those
qualities which produce disease, and give to il
those qualities which produce health.
Sold al % cents per box at the store Of GEO.
l.. DAVENPORT g. Co, in this town, and BY
one agent in nearly every village in the United
States.
Davenport. September 23d, l647. 5-3m
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High Living and mean Thinking.

How much nicer people are IN their per-
sons than in their minds! How anxious
they are 70 wear the appearance Of wealth
aud taste in outward show, while their in.
tclIects are poverty and mennness! See
one Of the apes Of fashion with his cox
conbries and ostensnsion Of luxury. His
clothes must be made by the bcs. tailor
his hrsc must he of the best blood: his
wines Of the best Aas &C; his cookery OF Inc
highest zest: but his reading 10 of the ponr-
est tr'voli''es. OF the lowest Of the animal
senses he IS an epicurc-but a pig is a
clean ieeder compared with his mind: and
. pig would eat good md bad, sweet aud
foul alike, but his mind has no taste cxceu
tor the most worthless garbage. The pip
has no discrimination, and grea, appetite |:
the mind which No describe has no anoIo'
gy Of vorscity; i 10 satisfied vi'h -. little.
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FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTMENT.
PERMANENT interest may no oh.
- tanned Of the subscriber, BY purchase Or
lease, in his
EXTENSIVE WATER POWER
Located ut the town Of CANTON. on the
South Fork Of the Maquokeia river. Jnckson
county, Iowa. This water power 10 very eIiri-
bly, situated, banks and bottom rocky, with suff;-
cient room TOR any amount Of machinery, and il
surrounded by large bodies Of fine timber
The machinery now in operation. CONSISTING
OF FIGURING Mill, Sar Mil, Cardine Machine.
and Turning Machines, will be sold. leased or
rented on reasonable terms.
A better opening for a stock of goods il no
where TO be found; the subscriber Is now erect.
ing large building, three stories including
basement, intended for n store, which he viii
rent low 20 any one for that purpose. There Il
also, nearly finished, a large two story building.
designed ns public house, which will be lct for
that purpose 10 good tenant.
Good and permanent employment can he oh.
tanned at this place by mechanics and maehia-
lists OF almost every kind.
Good selections cnn yet be made Of public
land, prairie and timber, in the vicinity Of the q
bove place. These are facts just % they exist.
Let oil persons DESTROYS Of situations in tho West
call and see for themselves 10 they are assured
no better can be obtained.
JtHJJ. TOMLlNsON.
CANTON, Jaekson CO., L. r., July l6h, Iele.
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inent in the State. These bcdsteads are the
pest kind mrdc in the United States, md are
proof agains, bed bugs. Prices 800, $50, 90,
4,59, &c.
CABINET HARE
Of all kinds and descriptions, manufactured
and sold ut small profit. Tables from AIS 10
500; Bureaus, Work.stands, &c. constantly on
hand. ,ISD
Two horse wagons and buggies, with pipe
boxes and nuts for sale.
Mr.. a. RESFRo will attend 10 business for me
at Camden, Ill.
All kinds Of Country Produce received in pay
men, for work a, Cash prices.
SHOP, opposite a. & Fulton's Store, corner
OF Rock Island and Second streets.
$. =. JENNEY.
Davenport, July 18th ifsi7.
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EvEtGx BODY TAAE NO1ANxSs
oHE Subscriber having returned to his old
- occupation
CABINET MAKING AND TURNING,
is now prepared to mnnur work Of all sorts
and descriptions on the shortest notice, and IN
style not to be surpassed IN the Western Coun.
try and at REDUCED PRICES. Now those Of
my Iowa friends having n special welfare for
their pockets will save themselves some trouble
and expense BY giving the subscriber their pay
tronage instead OF gong down the Bic DRlSxa. :
ter Furniture! For shall spare no pains to SUIT
purchasers in quality and price, having adopted
the READY PAY System am determined to
sell CHE.4P-Rcmembcr that!
am also prepared TO do
TURNING IN WOOD OR IRON
with despatch. All orders from distance
thankfully received and punctually attended 90,
il accompanied with the READY!
All kinds Of marketable Country Produce and
all ainds OF Lumber, taken in exchange for work.
SHOP on Front street, next door above the
Gazette Office.
N. h. Cegins made with despatch at | dollars
per foot. JOHN POPE.
a journeyman Cnbinet Maker wanted imme.
dately; apply ms above.
Davenport, January 22d, l047. 22-ly
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JUST RECEIVED
A NEW STOCK OF FALL AND
WINTER GOODS.
ut D.4EE.NIORT AND C.4.N.4NCIfE.
BURROWS 4 PRE1.TYMAN


BURROWS 4 PRE1TYMAN
RRPOULD inform their friends and GUS
- toners that they have Just received
from tho East and South large and we'll
assorted stock Of DRY GOODS, Groceries,
Boots, Shoes, &C., which they have opened
nj their old stand in Davenport aud ut Ca
manche in Clinton county. They invite
thoir friends TO call nnd examine their
stock. They will for Cash or Produce in
hand, sell their Goods as low rs any other
house in the country. Farmers residing in
the vicinity Of Rockingham will be supplied
with Goods at our Store in that place on
the same terms that they can be got in
Davenport. We do not pretend TO sell
Goods on time rs low, as for Cash or Pro-
duce in hand; b,,, for ready pay, we pledge
ourselves to sell ns low as my other house
in the country. We receive in payment
tor Goods oil kinds Staple Produce OF the
country, aud shall hereafter rs heretofore,
endcavOr To retain the confidence of our
country friends. Among our stock may
be found gnod assortment ii
DRY GOODS,
Prints, all prices, Domestic Jeans, SAITH.
nets, Broad Cloths, Bobncts, Jnconcts,
Edgings, Inscrtings, Linens, Ladies' Bon
nets, Ribbons, Ladies' Hose, Blue Drills,
Cable Twist, Gambroons, aud all kinds Of
Dry Goods called for in this section Of
country.
A largo and we'll assorted stock of Boots
ond Shoes, Groceries Of all kinds, Hardware,
Qnccnswarc, Dried Fruit, &c. &c. We
invite our friends 10 give us n call and we
will endeavor 10 sell them Goods rs low MS
those who say they buy Tor twenty per cent
less and sell fifty per cent less than their
ncighbors.
BURROWS e. PRETTYMAN.
ca~a"ehe, Dec. 9th, ls47.
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ncr OF Rock Island aud Third Streets; hs
has now on hand and intends keeping .
general assortment Of CHAIRS AND CAR
met FURNITURE, comprising FANCY
AND WINDSOR CHAIRS of all sizes and
patterns. BEDSTEADS, BUREAUS,
BREAKFAST and DINING TABLES.
WORK STANDS. and all other articles
usually manufactured in an establishments
ofthis kind, which for durability aud neat.
ness OF workmanship, he will warrant not
TO be surpassed by any manufactured in
the western country.
s. SCHOOLFIELD.
N. B. Old furniture repaired and paint.
cd in the ncatest style.
COFFlNS made in the shortest notice.
Davenport. Oct. 10Th, 1914. Tiff
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TIlRESRllNG! THIIESlIINGv
subscribers would inform

- the farmers of Scott and adjacent coun-
tics, that they intend having in operation this
season two Of their well known IHreshing and
Fanniny Machines. The merits Of these Ma
chimes are well known 10 many Of the farmers,
II 10 therefore unnecessary TO say anything in
their commentator. To those for whom we
have not vet ihreshed, we would say hold on un-
al YOU see us work.
ALI those who may favor us with call may
depend on having their work done in the most
expeditions and saving manner.
References, burrows & Pretivman, Davenport.
.. Peter Jackson, Bloomington.
WIN. A. e. J. Z. DAVIDSON.
July Goth, l847. 49-6m
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NURSES
FANNlNG MILL lGANUEACTOEsY


W A. g. ALONZO NURSE. nre still
- . mt work in Moline, tiouing all they can
--or they are manufacturing the best Blowing
Machines for cleaning grain OF all sorts and sizes
In the best style that ever was done by wind aud
selves. REMEMBER F.4R.uERS--Whe
YOU buy one Of
NURSES TANNING MILLS
You nre getting the north Of your MONEY, and
you will all have an opportunity Of buying a,
your own doors. There arc three wagons car
rying out mills nll the time and in our hurry and
the increased demand if any should get over
looked, please send letter, tell how many can
be sold in your neighborhood and where you
live exactly, aud we will give you n call.
When the Pedlar comes don't let the oppor-
iunity slip, for they go fact. You can pay in
Wheat, Pork and mos, kinds Of farmers pro-
duce-Flaxsccd, Hides aud 'ralow into the bar
gain, and it he happens to be low for expense
money he will take casll-,ry him.
About two hundred Of these machines have
been sold this season and more yet 10 90. Give
us a call when you come io-one OF the best
mills in the State to ges Flour exchanged for
Wheat. w. A. T. A. NJ
Moline, H., November 18th, 1896. left
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NEW GOODS.

HyHE subscriber having received his
SPRING s. SUMNER STOCK, is
prepared to supply customers with Goods
at moderate prices. The following are
some Of the articles he has on hand
DRY GOODS.
Cotton Yarns, Calcocs, Shcctings, Shirt.
ings, White, Red and Canton Flanncls,
Linscys, S. J.. and Sleeps Grey Cloths,
Sattinetts, Plain aud Checked Ky. and
Cotton jeans, Blue and other Drillings,
Gloves, Crayats, Pock. H'kcrchicis, Spool
and Pat. Threads, Hats, Bonnets, Stock
ings, Socks, &c. &c.
HARDWARE.
Door, chest, cupboard, till, trunk aud
pudlocks; spring and Norfolk Iatches, butt,
strap, parliament, gate and table hinges;
screws, hay and manure forks, spades and
shovcls, table, pen aud jnck knives; ham.
mcrs, hatchcts, coffee mills, chains, hoes,
augcrs, brace bits, smooth and jack planes,
rakes, scythcs, snaihes and stones, pocket,
tuck, fine and redding combs; curry combs
aud brushes; an assortment OF hollow-warc,
ploughs, steel, &c. &c.
GROCERIES.
Loaf and N. q. Sugars, superior tea,
chocolate, coffee, molasses, rice, Goldfish,
salt, vinegar, saIcratus, spice, pepper, mus.
tard, nutmegs, mace, citron, raisins, cur
rants, figs, almonds, cream nuts, iiIberts, to-
bacco in plugs and papers, Macuba and
Scotch snuifs, Undcrwood's Lemon Syrup,
starch, soap, candles; plates, bowls, print.
cd and common tens, pitchers, &c. &c.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Tinctures, Essential Oils, Essences,
Quininc, Peruvian Bark, Mcrcurials,
Banks, Roofs and Herbs Of all kinds,
Mortars, Graduated Measures, Walls,
Jars. Bottles and Window Glass; Cnstor,
Lard, Olive, Sweet, Fish and Linseed
Oils, Turpcntine, varnish, White, Red aud
Blk Leads. With n general assortment Of
Oil and Water Colors, Smalt,
Gold Lenf and Bronzes; Paint,
White Wash, Sash, Shoe, Hair, Cloth
and Tooth Brushes; Tooth Instruments,
Trusscs. Also an assortment Of pure aud
genuine Patent Medicines, such as Fnhe-
ncs.ock's Vermiiuge, Cough Balsam, Bill
ions Pills, Carminativc l.ozcnges, (for
Summer CompIaints) Eye Water; Mofiats
Pills and Bi.tcrs; Shcrman's Lozingcs and
Poor Mans rlastcr; McAlis,cr's Ail-Hcal-
ing Ointment, Genuine Wistar's Dalsum,
Cologne, Soda and Seidlitz Powders,
Nerve L. Bone Liniment, Opodcldoc, &c.
Also, Cordngc, Chalk and Garden Lines,
Fish Hooks and Lines, Tar, Pitch,
Rosin, Oakum, Nails, Glass, Putty, SC.
ALSO,--School Books, Blank Books,
Memorundums, Cap, Letter and Bank Let
ter Paper, Blk and Blue Inks and Stands.
Quilts, Steel Pens, States and Pencils
which no will barter for Wheat, Butter,
Lard, Eggs, Bccswax, Flaxsccd, &c.
G. LESLIE.
Davenport, May 18th, 1877.
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NEW GOODS!

NEW GOODS!
GROCERIES, DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c
- SANFORD, having just returned
- from the South with Winter supply Of
Groeerics, Drugs, .Medi.ines, Prints, Brrsher.
Oils, Tarnishcs, Dye StuD,, &C., would inform his
old customers, and such new ones 10 may wish
to purchase good and cheap articles, that he 10
now prepared to furnish them with almost every
article in his line Of business. His Groceries
were purchased ander his own inspect ton 80 that
the buyer can rely upon getting such ~ are Of
good quality. The following leading articles,
together with nearly every thing in the Grocery
and Drug line, may be obtained ut his store -
CROCERlEs.
Loaf, white Havana aud brown sugars,
Maracaiba, Rio and Laguayra Coffee,
Golden Syrup, Sugar house and Orleans
Molasses,
Imperial, Gunpowder, Y. II. and Black
Teas,
Western Reserve Cheese,
Cogniac brandy. Port, Madeira, Sweet
Malaga and Carct Wine,
Jamaica Rum and Whiskcy, for medical
purposes, Cider vinegar,
Ground Alum, Liverpool aud Kanawhs
Salt,
Gunpowdcr, Shot and Lead,
Alspicc, black and Cayenne pepper,
Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeRs, &c.
CASTLE, Shaving aud bar Soap,
Star aud Tailow candles, Rice,
Tar, Rosin, Red and White Chalk,
Linsced, Lard, Castor and Sweet Oils.
FRUITS.
Raisins, F;gs, Prunes, Currants, Tama.
rinds, Citron and Dates,
Dried Apples and Peaches,-Whise
Beans, &c.
Nuts, Soft Shsllcd Almonds, Madeira
Nuts, Cream Nuts, FiIbcrts, &c.
ALL KINDS OF TOBACCO.
Regalia, Principe and other kinds Of So.
gnrs, Maccoboy, Rappee and Scotch Snuff,
Candies Of all kinds,
Batter, Soda and Dyspepsia Crackers,
Buckets, Cordage, Drooms, Stone Ware,
Brushes, Tubs, Wire Selves, &c.
MEDICINES, PAINTS, &C.
Eng. Calomel, Quinine, Peruvian Bark,
Blue Pill Mass, q. Camphor, G. Myrrh,
&. Alocs, G. Opium, G. Arabic.
EPSON, Glaubcr and Rochelle Salts,
Tnrtaric Acid, Sub. Carb. Soda,
Tartar Eme,ic, Ipecac, Jalap,
Rhubarb, Sulphur, Cream Tartar,
Al. and Am. Cayenne, Baybcrry,
Composition, Lobelia herb and seed,
Ord. llemlock, Poplar, Wild Cherry and
Sassairas Barks,
Liquoricc, Spts. Nitre, Sulph. Ether,
Chamomile Flowers, Ssnna, &c. &c.
Sarsaparilla Syrup,
Cleye!nnd's Ague Drops and Pills,
Mofiats and Brandreths Pills,
Jaynes, Portcrs, Smiths, Lees and Bon.
nccll's Pills,
Wistar's BaIsam Of Wild Cherry,
Ven. Red. Sp. Brown, Lamp Blk,
Chrome Yellow and Green, Whiting.
Prussian Blue, Litharge, ve,digris, &c.
Castor, Sweet and Linsccd Oils,
Sp,s. Turpentinc, Meats Foot Oil,
Logwocd, Fus,ic, Madden, Indigo,
Ext. Logwood, Alum, Coppcras,
Blue Vitriol, Glue, Putty, Whiting. &c.
Together with general assortment Of Paint
and Varnish Brushes, Sash Tools, Wall Brushes,
{. H. Pencils, Fitches, Cloth. Hair and Tooth
brushes. Superior WINES and BRANDY for Mo
diclnal uses only, always on hand. BIS.
Davenport, November 10Th, 1916.
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The age of,he bride disappeared, aud the
absence Of personal churms was amply
n,oned for by such fortunc. Sir Edward
accepted, and the wedding has just been Gel.
ebratcd.
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TO STEAM BOAT CAPTAINS.
WHEN you break a shaft, or
w anv other part OF your machinery,
about these ''diegins," jus, call NJ tho
MOLINE FOUNDRY,
where we are prepared to tit YOU up n new one
in short order, and in style not to be surpassed
by any establishment on the Mississippi.
ALSO
For Mill Builders; we have Irons and vare.
~ OF other
CASTINGS
on hand and making to order in "leeiie' better
style than you can get any where else in the
West II YOU don't believe this. call and sec,
and not 60 of down stream for an inferior arti-
Gle, because it costs YOU the price OF the freight
less. We don't ask yonr patronage-wc only
want you to know what can lie done nj home
Come aud see our work, aud YOU will save time
and money By 50 doing
ANY order left with Mess Rally g. BOYLE.
Merchants aud Boat Builders, Rock Island, will
be strictly attended 10.
JAS. FERGUS g. CO.
Moline, Angus, 10Th. i847. 52-tf
n. B. From 10 IA cents per pound, will be
paid for old casting, according TO quality.
J. r. e. Co.
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LOOK HERE FARMERS!
AVlNG the cxclu-

- sive right Of making
Palmer Uiiiians' Patent
Screm Bedsiead,
for the State Of Iowa, and
having water powcrnt Cam
den, Ill, TO do my turning, |
can and will sell CHEAPER
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vHE subscriber would
IL respectfully inform
his old customers and the
public generally that hav-
ing taken the building for
mcrly occupied by Samuel
Gevcr. situated ON the chr.
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SCHOOL BOOKS.
Y LII kinds m hand and for sale q
"A April 24th. W,usLxR's.
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you shall be in tho wrong; propose wit
ger of some bottles OF wine which yon shall
lose; make Sir Edward drink, mud when
his head il heated, you shall lend him of 10
Q gnme." .'That is our usual way ii pro-
ceeding," replied the sharper. "Yon must
then win all his money; You mnst induce
him TO play upon his word oi honor, md
lead him on until he has lost his whole for
tune, ten thousand pounds"
The black-leg was Supplied. lie reaec-
ted q moment and said: ~ understand, !
will win his ten thousand and then share
them with YOU" The naughty English
woman rcprcsscda motion Of Indignation
and replied in disdainlu tone; M,
you will keep il yourself" sAnd is this
the condition upon which YOU consent not To
ruin mc?n ayes, but rcfec, we'll upon il.
insist that Sir Edward shall be completely
stripped. II YOU leave him the smallest
balance, these letters concerning you shall
b made public" "You shall have no rea-
so0 TO complain ofme."
On the following day the dinner came
or The champagne was drank; the par.
ties engaged 10 the game; and before tho
might was over, Sir Edward had lost every
thing. II was then that our English lady
appeared 10 advantage; the young man,
now ruined, opened both eyes and ears.--
The FIRST, il is true were not charmed, by
The personal attraction Of Miss Anna, but
h lis1eoed With complaissnce to the detail
end ths wealth, which she offered With hss
bend. il wss % affair Of three millions
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UyHE subscriber having received hi
SPRING s. SUMNER STOCK, j.
prepared TO supply customers with Goods
ut moderate prices. The following are
some Of the articles he has on hand
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honor safe and sound; ard that is more then
he would have done for me, il had been in
in his place and he in mine.-ADd now, TO
show that meant TO take no unfair advan-
tage; will change situations with him be-
lore YOU all. will take his pistols, and he
shall take my blnnderbuss, and place hun
self in my situation and position. III shall
stand ten yards of and may fire at pleasure
alter calling out, Stop, take care Ii was
acknowledged by all The company present 10
be fair proposition, and the .duelisi acrep-
ted the terms of the schnomasier. The
ground was measured and the combatanis
took their respective stations, The Yankee
threw the blunder3uss nj the feet OF the duel
isl, who very cody picked itup. imagining
that in very few minutes. he should re-
ceive his honor, by driving the nine buck:
shot into the body of his antagonist. The
word was given, and the duelisi Instantly
raised the blunderbuss, taking sure aim, pull
led the trigger, 'SnaP.' went the lock, but the
gun missed fire, Try again. said The Yam
kee. The duellist gritted his teeth as he
cooked il the second time. Again lie took
aim and pulled The trigger, Snap went
the old rusty musket with a duller sound
than before.-Now phenomenon occurred.
The wooden face of the Yankee was for
once wrung into smile. md so e affirmed
that he laughed. though others thought that
TO be impossible. BuI the enraGcd bully he
gan 10 smell rat He examined The ca
pacious pan of the old frelock. He found
nothing in ii but yellow snuff He hastily
turned the mazzIe TO his mouth and blew in
10 il. The air whIsiled through the touch
hole. The old musket was not charged. the
nine buckshoi were imaginary. He threw
down the harmless old iron with yell oil
blasphemy, and ran up 10 his room, while
shouts oil laughter cOnvulsed the assembled
multitude
Halt an hour afterwards. the chop fallen
duelist was seen on his horse trying 10 stca
| out OF loMn by a back lane. He was pcrsu
ed by hundreds with claps shouts of deris
ion, till he gaIloped out OF sight.
The people OF that Town never again saw
the face ofMaJor Alonzo Bickerion. the du
elisr.
"WhiIher he went, and how he Jared
Nobody knew-and nobody cared"