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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

The FIRST AND LAST DUEL IN ILLINOIS,
The year 1920 was signalized by the first and
last duel which was ever fought in Illinois,
This took place in Bellevie, ST. Clair county,
between Alphonso Stewart and William Ben.
nett, two obscure men, The seconds had made
it up to be sham duel, to throw ridicule upon
Bennett, the challenging party Stewart was
in the secret, but Bennett, his adversary, was
left to believe it a reality. They were to fight
with rifles; the guns were loaded with blank
cartridges, and Bennett somewhat suspectinr q
trick, rolled ball into his gun, without the
knowledge of the seconds, or of the other par
ty. The word to fire was given, and Stewart
fell MORALLY wounded. Bennett made his es-
cape, but two years afterwards he was arrested
in Arkansas, brought back othe State, indicted
tried and convicted of murder
A great effort was made to procure his par
don, but Gov Bond would yield to no entreaties
in his favor, and Bennett suffered the penalty of
the law by hanging in the presence of great
multitude of people, This was the first and
last duel ever fought in Illinois by any of its
citizens. The hanging of Bennett made duel
ing discreditable and unpopular, and laid the
foundation for that adherence of the practice
which has ever since been felt and expressed by
the people of Illinois. The present Judge,
Lockwood, was then the Attorney General of
the State, and prosecuted in this case. To his
talent and success as prosecutor the people
are indebted for this early precedent and exam.
pie, which did more than is generally known to
prevent the barbarous practice of duelinp from
being introduced into this State.
3, 1-rrl Fords History of Illinois.
The OLD MAN.-Bow low the head. bow: DO
reverence to the old man. Once young like YOU,
the vicisstudes of life have silvered The hair
and changed the round, merry face to the care
worn visage before you. Once that heart beat
with aspirations coequal to any that you have
felt; aspirations crushed by disappointment, as
yours are perhaps destined to be.
Once, that form stalked proudly through the
gay scenes of pleasure, the beau-ideal of grace.
Now, the hand Of time, that withers the flower
Of yesterday, has warped the figure and des-
troyed the noble carriage. Once, at your age
he possessed the thousand thoughts that play
through your brain; now wishing 10 accom-
piish deeds worthy of "A nook in fame, anon i'm
aglning life dream, that the sooner he awoke
from 1t the better. But he has lived the dream
pretty near through. The time to awake is
very near at hand; yet his eye ever kndes at
old deeds Of daring, and the hand takes irmer
grasp of the staff. Bow low the head, boy, as
you would in your old age be reverenced -
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22
Those NEW GOODS have arrived

n me Old Bropn Store and are being sold fast,
~ at prices that give universal satisfaction
we snail this week receive another lot of those
cheap sugars, and fresh Tea at SOC per pound that
cannot be beat 1O1l GIIprRT & Co
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

CUGARS, Teas and best Rio Coffee in great
- abundance, now offered for sale at
FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

T AIDES Come and see our Broche and Long
IL Shawls, and superior article of Mutflers
FERRY & SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

JUSTICES GUIDE-Tiffany's Treatise on JUS
81 tees Courts, adapted to the laws of Michigan:
A full supply of this popular work just received
from the publisher. remittance of $500, the
price of the work, will ensure copy by return
mail, postage paid. Address or call at
HowE's Bookstore
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22
NEW GOODS.

N NV UOOIp.
WE have just received from New York a large
w and well selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which we will sell cheaper than any 9th
err store in Ottawa county; we lexchange for all
kinds of lumb Der, shingles, bolts, logs slaves,
ship knees, wagon spokes, hoop poles, and for all
kinds of produce. Those wishing to make good
trades please give us a call, we on hand from
yard of tape to steam saw mill
sc. HOPKINS & BROTHERS.
Mill Point, June 81 1851. 1tf
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22
New Goods, at Reduced Prices.
G.. DAVIS & co.

\ RE now receiving a large and well selected
n stock of goods, for the Fall and Winter trade.
Consisting of Staple an( Fancy Dry Goods Ready
Made Clothing, such as Fancy Dress and Sack
Coats, Overcoats, Pants, Vests, Shirts and Draw
crs, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Drugs and
Medicines, Paints and Oil, Groceries and Provis-
ions, Shelf Hardware, Iron, Nails and Glass, Glass
ware and Crockery, Stoves and Stovepipe. All of
which will be sold cheap for Ready Pay. The
highest price paid for Lumber, Lath, Shingles,
Single Bolts and Square Timber. 67tf.
Muskegon, Ottawa Co., Mich, Oct. A, 1852.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

GLOVES! GLOVES!!-Kid, Lisle Thread, Silk
VI and Wooden Gloves for Ladies and Gents. al
so children's Mittens to be found at
FERRY & SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

CYRINGES-Metal, Glass and India Rubber In
- lection Syringes, Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
F's and P's at the Mill Point Drugstore.
Nov o. I72l L. NJ S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

GOLD and Silver Hunters watches, just receiv-
" ed by VIM PREUssER.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

MACKEREL, the best quality now on hand, and
Nl for sale by FERRY & Sons
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

NALCINED CHARCOAL for cleaning teeth, and
~ other medicinal uses, for sale at Mill Point
Nov. 20. 72l l.. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

ICELAND MOSS, a delightful medicine for the
L sick and makes delicious buildings for the
we'll at the drug store, Mill Point.
Dec 6. M. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22
GOLD PEN MANUFACTORY.

GOLD PEN MANUFACTORY.
c. Piquette, of Detroit, Manufacturer OF Su-
perior Gold Pens, r.
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FINE FINISH.
DOINTS, twenty different kinds made, some as
l. low as 81 so for Pen and Silver Holder.
Damaged Pens repointed. Medium so cents.
Engrossing rs cents.
Damaged pens sent by mail, enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office. Stamps, will be
promptly attended.
Detroit, January, 1858.
EOR SALE.-A good second hand Engine of
IL % Horse Power with Cross Head, Slides &C..
suitable for running two saws Also one good
secondhand Cutter. GILBERT & Co.
VNTANTED.-5OO,OOO feet, smooth, sound logs,
Wv 16 feet long, for which cash will be paid on
delivery. GILBERT & Co.
Grand Haven, Jan. /, 1883
NHLOROFORM, Just received at the Mill Point
" Drug Store.
NORN q OATS, 1000 bushels Corn & Oats Just
\ J received, and for sale by GILBERT & Co.
TAY, 20 tons pressed hay, for sale in lots to suit
IL purchasers, by GILBERT q Co.
ELOUR and Salt on hand and for sale low, by
II GILBERT & Co.
WOODS AND DYE STUFFS-Camwood,
IL Fustic, Logwood, Redwood, Nader, Aunatto
Ext Logwood, Alum, Copperas, Sal Soda, Carbon.
ate Soda Cream Tartar, Tartaric Acid, &C., &c,
At the Mill Point Drug Store E12ft1
''' L. M. S. SMITH.
CYRINGES-Metal, Glass and India Rubber In
- lection Syringes Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
F's and P's at the Mill Point Drugstore.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22
Uncle Toms Cabin----Seoond Supply.

TIME first was sold before | had time to adver-
L tise it. A few copies of this wonder of the
world just received at the Mill Point Drug and Va
riety Store. Call quick if you want one-they go
off like hot cakes. l.. M. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-22

CALABRIA Liquorice, and Jujubec paste, at the
~ Mill Point Drug and Variety store.
In S. SMITH.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
FRAUDS on IMMIGRANTS.

r, n, FS,hc- cftls ~ Y Tr,bs-e .-.;,,. -.
60 In your issue of Tuesday last an articie up,
.rad bsaied "Inismous Fraud upon Immigrants,
,r,, 10 hold ia up To tte public reprobatou ana Al
I,a5 ,o iniur us in our business The article, soiar
90 o. arc nsrsonsly concerned, is untrue. and We
therefore request you viii do us tue Justice ~ S'
-. ,oou, In your journal for It's contradiction -. a.,
us..S~ of the mni grants IN question was sf9Hs9. %
our depot al their request on frSsy , sIa rSe
rsn. came for tbeir luggage; Ard saw ae deot 49,.
man he Of his authority dSulAas~ d. @ sst h.i,x
o an UNAUTHORIZED On bis part, and Tor "hieh
<. va. dismissed from employ yment ,.n, 80. I'D.
~ % r,,e-,ded TO The Office OF the Mayor, ~here .ae
usnt supporting 20 be theirs wa tsA-n qo, ~ "a
80. Ersl.h but which does not IN any way ihpc ae
~ Srn ia heir o, -sons ehascter-eiarginE na e N
rs.se bv tlerk OF and which has been tortured %
S r.. iptmson we had Of the matter was ny me 'snd-
spee $, our ofhce of officer aaen,d 70 te nay
- s ,,ysSiatey pronounced the demand an unantnoi'
va irroson srd stated the immigrants miehi have .aeif
upon repayment Of the money paid OUT any & ''
Or sors % the depot the claim for The money ped oat
ss 50 vas by the nnisan and me pefsoh "a "
vhtusiy paid BY the ear,nen aud The asss
bat too laie by the train thai night the As S
rsfssd 10 Ieksy 6sd SsiI,nan 90 b% '' INJURY
he mater wa. asain taken the Mayors office
"a 80 H. fole tbe First Marshal Mr. stephens Mr. Loe-
b.r Of our r attended when on It's being ade 20 apesi
that the shole ot she sedins arose IN tns nts
The sggon sde by Mr. stephens that the uen ought 20 oe
pden6ed for their loss Of time was seeesa 10 oy ai
b. the acts their employees and that some reaTaon was
due 70 the con planants ,., A.,
nor had he one say the business nor was he even
present
Th. plain ard truthful Of the whole affair
the charged against us would be proper 20
hold Us up public Indignation but 20 be accused wronsuy
snd injustice done to us Our poicy has been 70
afford every facility the immigrant and far as sy 10 our
power, 70 shield them from oppression.
Tuae you Will do US the justice we SR yoII Hah''
Se.si York. Aug 81, 1884 No. 10 Greenwich st.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02

tally In the least with Rsoussefs sn.eoeients- Be-
sides We know that neither Rsousset nor any Of his
e. have b. shot sd that three vessels have been
chartered 10 transport the prisoners tn Sn Francisco
Santa AnDs jealous Of the exploit OF Yabez VII -
lsurels won az Guay anas prevent new Them sto-
Gle. from sleeping ia exceedingly disples-ed 4t what
be terms Yahezs weakness and delay. Truth begins
at length to mske IL way letter have seen from
Sonora states thai ReoGsse; captuated condition of
life End liberty for biInseli ard hi. soldiers. Al eN
petition from San Francisco il sad 70 be ia WAY
10 Sonora, by land route VIII not Count Rsous-
sets cpaster change the views Of the adveniurers
II IS but fair 10 acknowledge hat General Yalez IS
behaved handsomely ana with olemency If all that
s related Of his conduct toward the captyes be tue
The pr0Han1i0mtHtOs in the South snd in Nchoa-
neither advance nor recede. Ciudat Victoria Is
at Il s time blocksded by force II three or four
thousand men, and Santa Anna has issued orders 20
the commander Of the besieging army 10 treat the
city with severity. and to i; to the ground If
refuses TO surrender al discretion. lou may. how
ever feel pretty certain that this order Will oct be
executed Meanwhile the treasury il terribly DE-
peted By the expenses of the war and It l. -aid h4t
ono-haif of the seven millions received from the
United States has already been expended. The evil
is universal in this unfortunate country There Il no
bass for tie foundation cf rational system. IL
would require two Hercules to cleanse such an Au-
gesn stable Of filth and corruption.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
THOUGHTS WHILE DITCHING.

To ke Edit0v Of TA> " i. IrtoE.<
SIR: For the last week or two have been engaged
in diiobing the Passaic Flats, and though do not
expect 70 immortaize myself in this way, nor con-
tnue the business until the fats are all reclaimed,
We. would sooner cut my name the earth with a
spade than with sword-by ditch through marsh
to be read by the celestial messengers as they pass
over ON the errand- Of God Lhan with catass
through a crowd-rather leave a reclaimed and well
tiled acre, than monument of blood.cemented mar
bic, as aD evidence TO coming ages that have had
being on the planet. say though 30 not expect 10
continue The business until the 1sts are all reclaimed
Wi If al the people of Belleye, Newark, Rarltan,
Eizahetltown Brunsvck and Ne v York would each
do a. much, the whole Of this immense Hsekeu.ack
and Pa safe bottom would be made into gardens sad
fruitful fields, and produce food enough TO feed them
all. The aluviai and vegetarian deposit Is Of great
depth and Will require ages 70 grow II ali up into
human nutrition.
Although il has been very hot and very dry, over
bead -till could not well stop thinking; aai
eoulc Dot but come 10 this sage conclu-ion-that
ditchng Il more important 20 the world vS, a0r ,han
presciing and of iha; the ditcber is greater
man than the preacher. Very coasoling, yOa vii
obs, rye 10 a man up 10 h- kne-- in mud With an
occasional duck all over and the Thermometer rang
ing from 92' 10 I032 in the shade Friend Bee cher
may boat that be excel all men in lying down "
hut III beat him ditchtrg. No doubt be viii make
the most converts in this his day and generation and
so for a tine become the most 20 oular man of the
two But then il Is very clear thsi h is r,oo4ary
My eyes against bis feet, says he. NOv that i.
altogether visionary idea most palpsbly. But when
say MY hands against biz eyes that Is altogether
material snd Substantial most seif-evidenily. Ha-
msiify hrst, We sfterward. In contemplating pro-
speetiyey our several future popuArities am sorry
TO say that the chances sadly against him Owing
TO the practical nature Of work my thoughts have
been eofrespondingy real and substantial. lie, as
state few:
Had all the inhabitants of earth through the vast
generations Of men 10 all ages, wrought az hours
day for the cultivation and puriicston Of rs surface
il would have been pure paradise fruitful s the
garden OF Eden and beautiful az 20 many square acres
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
fBy Telegraph !

81 i@Oti' riuogf q p'' - +o'f'
The Salt Lake mail arrived to-day.
Peace had been established between the people Of
Salt Lake City aud all the tribes of Utahs, Gov.
Young having concluded treaty with all tue chiefs.
The health of the country was good. Rains had
been more abundant than ever before, and much
larger quantity of land was under cultivation.
On the l 3th of June, a heavy storm of rain ami
hail spread over the greater portion Of the valley, and
did considerable injury. Grass was scarce wing 10
the large amount of cattle driven the plains to
CalifOrnia-estimattd at 10 900 bead this season.
-Four thousand persons had gone TO Salt AXE this
season.
Many complaints are made OF outrages by the Paw
nee Indians. teamster named French Wood had
been killed in broad daylight and 700 head OF sheep
driven off.
A gIea, number Of horses, sheep and mules were
passed on tie road.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
FIRES.
FIRE IN BROOKLYN.

A fire broke out in one of a row Of three story
brick buildings on Courtsqusre, between Church
and Mill.sts, about o'clock yesterday morning. The
FIRE originated in the basement of the house occupied
BY Michael Mcnamara as hquor.store, and commu.
nicaed to two houses adjoining on either side but
which were untenantod. The floor above the store
was occupied by Mr Mangan. The house WAS
completely gutted and those adjacent considerably
damaged. Mr.. McNamaras loss is about $500; in
sured for $3.50 in the New-York City Insurance Co.
The buildings were erected by Mr.. Warren Beman,
but have passed into other hands. The loss on them
will be about s6 coo.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
LETTERS FROM THEPEOPLE.
MIR. SPARKS ON WASHINGTON S LETTERS.

MR.. SPARKS on WASHINGT0NS LETTERS.
To ae Editor II 7Ae v y. Tribune.
SIR: Ia your journal Of July 81, after some peril
nenf remarks on the character of WASHINGTON, y)u
publish the following extract from of his letters
10 Tobias Lear concerning the sale Of lands
have scruple disclosing thst ny motives to
these sales reduce my income Be Il less 10
tranquil and irem and that nay be enabled.
hEowug what NV dependence Is . do as much good a.
nv resources viii admit, or although in the estimation OF
the world possess good and e al estate YET 50 aaPrdae
five i. H. ths, oepties ahsDed to refuse aid which
cannot afford unless sell part Of this purpose
Besides these have Apoher tive inca earnest
IN msh for these hns il Indeed more pow rIa than al the
rest psme 10 beTsfe certain species pioperty which
r,puensnty TO own feelings but which tup-
necessity compel. until 'ub-isie otnef eNPe
by which expense. power sy0id however
wen disposed may be 20 do IN can be detrszed'
1t seems The Peters5urg IateHiseaeer took exoep-
tons TO the article containing this extract aud in
your reply is the following appeal to me;
The inteoaoe, Wishes to know why IL that ,A' letter
tany rtfsr our contemporary this poi1 M
JArtd spsks We have disposition reopen tn conO
ys S ms ihS IannsT % N Which that , ..n
ourselves our brother Of Ths Psbxg iieleaov may
srSPh OF pToiosndeE and important asuicsnc-P-r
so9s and Pohiea-;han Alnesi -heh be aA' chosen
% include IN his twelve volumes Of sshnxons Sriinss
Tse ossal letter ~ sarPs TO NOV w~ ..sd -iia ih'
,ody to t~ printed BY nm he thought proper 10 PAGES
TO al OF his tenth volume ne copies TIE .,
together that r-tEnSf hlch
resce Of rHt rRisUNE wtttou. intnaron whsiever
such s conveyed BY two or three periods ss'esks
that be has failed tTsnscns thu whole shall be hlpD
to hear iiom MI SPARKS the SUBJECT hereby tender
him the columns q THL TKIBVNE aT explanation he
have to make Of fact s. sIiIsoEdinGsy"
This appears TO me a proper request, but could
wish the tone Of II had beer little more reserved
and courteous. !, ASSUMES the ground that great
wrong had been done, under tie influence Of cen
durable motive or unjustifable design, for which l
wa. required to account. 1t would have been as
well perhsps, 10 ascertain what hsd to say on the
subject before grave q charge was uttered or i'm
Piled Blu, this is a circumstance Of little moment.
will now endesvor to answer your queries in man
pel which trust VIII be satisfactory.
Before proceed however, allow me to correct an
error into which you have fallen in saying Tie
" original letter, we happen TO know, was placed,
~ with the others addressed by Washington to Lear,
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
bniIoina 0laterials.

ENCALsTIC TILES for Floors Of Churches
~ srd Pubic BsNdint, and for Ve.,fbalea Rails Coa
ser'sc1ss Oioins koons ara HesT,hs N Dwelling rhess
les Hs OF sn nost nfae variety Il patterns and very
n1sc arc sToss and hs best houses IN al pss of tss
country.
tiso, GARSKiRK C1'MNEYToPS, suited 20 every aye
Of srch efure aud uded Downlnss work ssa1
~ bcvs' sld - efebliscS ssueral.y. For sale BY
MILLER, COATES 4 YOuLE, Nc. ~ PssEse
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
urpvopu nAuy TRIBUNE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER q 1904

to say that each of these -Four thousand AnS"'
"Nothipg" vo,ers-pany Of them Demo cra'S-
prefer,ed Kennetr to Benton-they vo'eu mo
Know. Nothing ticket, aud asked no que'''ons'
We cannot deem it wise or safe that Eie ''loa'
should be controlled by such influences. Ed
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
KNOW -yOTHINGS AT ELECTIONS.

To ne Editor u The " Tribune.
SIR: In an editorial Oi to-days paper, on Our
City Elections you fall into al error with regard to
the part which the so-called "KnOw-Nothing organ
iza'ion takes in such matters. lou say +" But ne
Know Jthings, We are yauntngly told, do not
know for whom they are to vote until the mom,IB
OF election when they 90 it blind for whomsoe ~
"their superiors have agreed to support at the COZ
''clave OF the preceding night Now 50 far from
this being the fact it IS not IN reality the province Of
the Know -Nothings 10 nominate any man at all for
any cs except where the persons put in nomin ttlon
by the Wings Democrats, Tomperance Men, Free
sOlers or whai not, of foreign Catholic origin,
qualified in their opinion and unworthy Of their
suffTages
The le climate sphere Of the Know-Notk g.. Is .n-
ply 10 choose between the various candidates noui
mated by the different parties-to choose the best mr.
OF whatever politics or party; bat where ckoics
can De made in consonanee with the principles of
RspsLlleGAsm, then ;tey. may put in nomination
some UHosPtrIRg man and elect him If they can.
Nothing 30 efectually kills mans chances Tor a
domination by this organisation as oFeOHsasss and
ofiee-se.king. And 40 far from members being sub
jeci 70 the dicialion OF superOrs and going il
:" blind every man has a right to vote for whom be
pleases, or not 70 rCte az H. The various claims Of
any nominee cany tssed but diclasioa tolerated
from any souTce would only place them upon Level
with the very principle against wiz they are a:
war. Outsiders cry naturally fall into many blum
Gers concerning the aims and objects Of Know-Noth-
ingi.m, and will continue TO do until they
Ar7 i0rt, sept ], Is5L hNoW-SOTHING.
The above letter is wholly anonymous, and ito
assertions are entitled to no weight whatever.
If tie Know NothiDgss contemplate objects Of
which they gre Dot ashamed. and expect TO CON-
p1ss them by honorable means, what need have
they Of secresy! They owe darkness rather
than light, because their deeds are cod, Gays the
Good Book: and the rule thus indicated is safe
one. In country as free as this, there is no ex-
euse for the unfruitfal works Of darkness"
To KnOw-Nothipg's unsupported assertion, we
oppO'e recorded fact. 1t was not publicly
known in ST. Louis ill the morning of Election
that the Know-Nothings had made a ticket at all.
On that morning a ticket came out taken ir part
from each Of the other tickets, but bearing the
nsme Of Luther n Kennett for Congress This
split ticket was voted en- masse by the - Know
'Eoihinss," Wing. and Democratic, and by this
vote Col. Benton was defeated. Nov il 10 sbsurd
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02
Gntlerp ano 6ar6mare.

SHOVELS, SPADES and SCOUPS-Ssr,-
~ FAcTt FED BY rHE OLD C0LOSY lRox CoNsGSy-rha
orfn en- mpnos fty disrTant arales and szes
complete lat Of which can DO obsHed sep.sioa ~ to
deHsntd, AGENTS u ths Old Co ~ Iron Conyaby. We 81
ways have n store III f snd De- aAFdy
taii 10 hbI la soes llnst ds.cripoD Of shoseb
- aees SCOOPS ha may h. ~an.5 nd At ~. - .at
elose-t buyers. tDHN !. sussiSG.
81 Gilt ~ Ns~York
SPRlNG STEEL, 600 bundles assorted, in
- lots 10 suit pgrchass ~. ~ sale. Apply
sHORTRIDGE, HOWELL & JESSOP, Msnuf.etur,r
No - -s1sl., ss~ fsf-.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-02

1t tbeing presumed that you printed accurately
from the original, this comparison is curious only as
lIGstratipg a well knoE vi fact, that, in the minor
points of phraseology and style, there are frequent
differences between WsshDgt-ns original letters and
the text recorded in bis Letter-Books; and what has
been shown above proves that passages are some
times omitted in the one, which inserted in the
other
After this explanation, trust you viii becouvinced
that, in assigning TO me an improper motive for doing
what has not been done, your aniInadversons were
more unguarded and severe than the occasion required
JARED SPARKS.