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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

A NOVEL DuEL. - The Austin State
Times gives the following particulars Of n
duel which took place recently in De W u
s)unty: - Two men came TO q drinking
Establishment, drank together, conversed
come moments In an under tone, went u
small distance together, measured the
ground, took their ststions, and commenced
hrlng with pistols. Al The third fire one
Of them was wounded. His antagonist
helped him into wagoa which was passing
and rode "a. N,ither Of the parties v, re
SHOWN 10 the spectators, nor has il been
escsrtsised whsthsr the wounded man hes
tst, S.@sa'aA 8 4I..ag.t
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LAND DEP uSTNl I.NT:
,Ea MOINES NAVIGATI0N COMpANYl
Machine and Jobbing Shop.

TN B. aEHOrTis nov prepared 10 manu- iaetufe
Saw Arbors, Rotary Saw Mills, Heistng Ma.
enlns,y i,r stores III ,uring mia Iron Work, and all
Sueciai alluuton given to repairing Saw, Flonring
ami Flaming Mil inacbsneryi also 'fhIe shing Ma
chine. r.psirad Without delay. Having procured
ths bsst Eastern tools, together with inahy years
.xpsreuca IN the business teei eonadent OF giving
sstt.J.s uont o ali who msy favor me with call
corner OF 81 aud LeCia ats, opposite SSs orks
psss the u. u. depot DsyeppshosS " WON"
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

A Boston paper speakinS of some persons
leaving the concert room in that city, while
Thalberg was playing his last piece, says:
Such persons must have been domestics
ANXIOUS to gen home before their master and
mistress. Next time they 60 to concert We
hope they will get leave to stay until it is
ended,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

LAsp On, Soar, &c.-Mr. ]. c. Mat
thss 10 now engaged in making excellent
qualities Of Soap, Candles, Lard Oil, &C.,
II this city, and can furnish these articiesto
families and dealers At low prices. See his
advertisement. Encourage home manufsc'
tursrs, especially when it is to your adpan-
toe to do CO.
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Large Fire ct Milford, Mass.

BosToN, Jan. 16.
Union block in Milford, Macs, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. The loss Is
near $4,000. The building including the
Post Office and occupied for stores, ofhees,
&C., was owned by two gentlemen. f.
Clafn and A. Webb. Five dwelling houses
adjoining were also destroyed.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

Hoes hsA sdvsnesd last Saturday to $3.50.
Wheat has advanced to 20 csnts. llspPears
"a VI some Of our farmers had better sell at
that price than to pay ~ to 3 per cent. =
month for money, - many Of them are do.
in to keep from selling.
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FIRST LAY OF JANUARY
Ia q y.

FIRST LAY " JAHUAkt
i q 3 Y.
Balance the Books and accounts g
the old year and lei as open ne,o Get. turn
ouer nep leaf and "begin ansa0 our JosT-
neg and our Life" so aid and encourage US.
RELIGloUsLY, bny Bibles, religious books 90; Of
ELL ADAMS No. 80 Brady 81, near tho r ..
PATkKeALLY, buy good ehildrsn's books, Of
ELI ADAMS, No. 80 Brady st near r. o.
PuscTUALLY, buy Diaries, Alinsnses, DC. Of
ELiADAMS, No. 80 Brady st. near r. "
aGREEABLY, buy nice Gift Books, Poets, DC. Of
ELI ADAMS, No. " Brady st. nssrP.o'
skNTIMENTALLY, buy Mrs. South ~ieki works
Of Mi ADAMS, No. IS Bradyst near p. Q.
lssTRUeTlvELY, buy Kans's Arctic. kxRisrs-
lions, Of FIJI ADAMS, n. IS Brady ST. nsarPO.
Books, Of BLi ADAMS, Nc. 81 Brady u. near r y.
usEFULLY, buy IN ecbauitai4 scientific books, Of
ELI ADAMS, No. 81 Brady at. near 70.
coNsTRUCTIvELY, buy Architectural and build
ers books OF ELI ADAMS, No. 81 bfsdyst nsas 70.
PROFESSIONALLY, order medical and Law books
OF ELI ADAMS, No. 3 Brady St. near p.o.
COMMERCIALLY, buy sdger, Journals, bag bks
Sc Of Ell ADAMS, No 81 Brady st. near r. o.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY, buy School Books and school
Stationery Of ELL ADAMS, No 80 brady street.
oHlRoGgApHICALLY,b buy Writing gspsrs En-
veiopes, Pens, &C., Of ELL ADAMS, 81 Brady st.
lNTsLLJGENTLY, subscribe for Magszinss, Paper
tc.,to ELiADAMs, No % Brady q. nssrPO
oRTHoGRAPniCALLY,b buy Weestsrs Diction AIRY
all sizes, Of ELI ADAMS, No 81 Brady D. near 70
coMFoRTABy, paper you. rnon. With wall p q
per from ELI ADAMS, No36 Brady st. nesrP.o
ECONOMICALLY, buy Books, Paper, Stationery,
SC. Of ELI ADAMS, No. 70 Brady Ut. nsss r. y.
FLU TING LIZ, read this advertiser ent OF
ELI ADAMS, No 36 Brady 1t. nssrP.O'
stopl stopl Charley, for bre si.y and the printer,
axe nut away that ictiona ~ and wait on crstom'
isat THE IOWA BOOK Rooms,
NJ. - Brady ct. near r. o
ELI ADAMS.
lr mo JAM 1, 1856.
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Red Cow and Marc Colt.

e5..st3 isAkEN up BY Chrislian SchDan
kEgSfS at his residence 10 Blue Grsss I1N
gIW Tovn. hip, on the hTN Day ofZA
December, iesS. rs an hsiray, red Cow With
oniy one eye; between aud II years old. Also,
Iy Christian KistsRmasber, at the ssms place,
Mare Colt, three years old next spring, with .
iufgs white spot above the nose aud some white
hars on the forehead; Tho lie hind foot las Sone
whits stripes on the hoof. J. ID. PATTON,
janl3s< County Clsfk.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

IA Farmers" communication will appear
in due time. 1t must come in its turn
Communications discussing political sub
issss arc liable 10 be laid over BY any pres
sure Of news correspondence, such - we
publish today.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

Coin AoAIx.--Fridsy was very mild
comparatively speaking, but Saturday the
weather was very cold again. The mercu-
n was not above zero the middle OF the
dsy, and II 3 o'clock ?. d. was 10 dogs.
below,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

,,HK Patent kigAS Of CkAkkB CkkAhkA TED
l AHD1HW LIZ PATENTED Com HlkED q RAD.
INC AND BOILING MERCHANT OR CUSTOM
MILLS foE s6s above Stats oouaties, sale low
10 cash susloneS. The fsrritor. aosold Is the
most dssl rSbls In The Stsie, and thsre IL
spaeulstioE In II. The Seanttss include Rssk L.
land 10 nSyis, Cook and nearly sil thoss bordering
on the RsilSo&d sad tho Mississippi and Ohio Xiv
sS.. Apply 10 JACcB wkfvER, JR.-
hntv Corner = aDA Perry sts.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

Lock OUT BoYs BY notice ii will be
seen that the members Of the Independent
Fire Engine and Hose Co. are to hold a
meeting this evening.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19
u, q. Senator from Maine.

PORTLAND, Jan. Is.
Ames ]. Nourse was nominated for U. s.
Senator for the short term by the Repubii-
can caucus at Augusta this evening.
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TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP,
ny James Brown, OF Pleassni Valley ToWnship,
| ) one red aud waie spotted Heifsr with erunpIy
horn.; no car marks brands psrceivsbIe; suppos.
cd 10 be Two years old last sprlng. Also, red
swallow iork In each ear, supposed 10 be two years
old. Also, one red white spotted Cow, marked
vita an underbit oil her rig4t ear; supposed to be
s,x years old. JOSHUA D. fAItoN,
tsclS.V3lt COunly Ct1gk.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19
RED COW

up by Samuel iieilmsn Ibis residence
1 in liberty township, in Scott &C -nty, - an h.
sirgy,s He'd Cow, Supposed to be nvs Sears Old and
' .lueda aIT JOSHUA ID. PATTON,
deeast C0unty CLERK.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-01-19

W Coal is selling at so9s2 cents per
bushel at Burlington. 1t is IA cents in
Davenport.
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LATEST RETURNS
NEW YORK AUCTIONS!
Y.v.SLEE r CO.

1gv 81 En- ~ SOs
Have received Ibis day . lazss lot Of
DRY GOODS
An ef which are to be sold ct
GREAT BARGAINS!
AneaS them may be found Soo yards of those cheap
De h g -,
wsi.h have bess 50 much saquissd fo..
800 weeI Leng sAawls,
SO DrecAs LslG and Square snawls.
100 pr Bsd 1lanksts,:
10 eases Dlssehsd Muslin,
cases Cstten 1lsnlsl,
sass Debags 4 DsLaiua konss.
s cases Prints,
lease LsLainAs,
lease Preach 1sxino cobIrSs,
10 sasss oatinsts, Casstnsrss Jeans,
With great variety Vi Gocds, which We viii seal NJ
.'s1' ''A.'' ''i NV YoRK COST.
a Ss,ssa'ss Gun 'a SNE PRICE.
House and Lot iee Sais.
A DWELLING House csntainics 8 rooms and lease
Aos lstfsr M year,, situated on -. hiaH, BE-
svssa ss.a' .ad a.r'issI Il ''i e ;us AtREv to
Auslsau rio s,esol... ,.sca Acr
JOHN FULLY,
FRoy LIvsnrooI,
lMp0rter 81 CrockOry " are.
9 ELLs very low, only one price, being Rerissliy
y
Liverpooi and Rosk Island.
HEADQUARfER
Copy Of letter from one OF tas iass issio'iss in
81 40 fdshirs to my eoanseu8 In Liverpool:
Dear Frisnd--Ws here tneloss you IN ins OLE OF
Earthsn Ware al ths rates "a dispose of one
h1aarsd paskAgeskt ones. We eoald hsye sent you
lot Of xoods Srly tnles svsr, bal would not anless
II would give satisixc ion and do as credit, ale
d promising you We would do 50; az. iaysr ~e can
render your FslSiiro Ia Rock isiAnd We will with
pleasure eur serS here hi. nd and ish
him good success in bns,uess, J. r.
would invite the sttsstisn OF the public to call
and see the sns and ixFse lot Of Cgoeksry Ware my
frfvnds have just ssnt direct from serp3 o, all
.,Yes, 10 com sales Hiih ike year, isSI.
Nv Wares are al! wal RATED 10 no Il parsss mate
rails, and wsrk msnship thstknEand sends forth 10
the world, and better imported Into this greal
Kspuhiis 80 state uay .stssTs from Liverpool. Or
dsrs respectfully sehetsd for us Are. houses IN
Liysspool and Manchester. Any smeant oil refer
acss eau b. had Il sia nos, speasab!s parties
Ia RSck lssnd, New York. Liverpool and London,
W pr svsat RistAkss.
fvosid easuoa tho pupi.s ~ AK Tor the Liver
posl IuporlDs Croeksry Warehouse, taet storsl o.
fhrt ircsi coulter Of the city; open frsm sunris,
" sup ssI Rsek lslasd, III. Jan aasssv
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THROUGH OUR

Mills fer corn
4 other grain, Steam
Engines Of any size also
Rotary Saving Aachtsss
furnished TO order; Iron MAJ
lies and dIstssd ways er
.. hand, Steam VII isles and
Brass goods for steam
work esasraily-In Tie
line of Building Matsn-
ale We defy compeE-
don. We give parsics.
lar attention to this branch 81 sue tIade
and know that We can sats fy spy ana
oil who have occasion to want sny go0ds
in the way Of building. We keep only TIE
Lest brand, VI Nsiis and Spikes, VIII t. Lad Z
Faint OIL, aud very large sssortnsnt OF
Trimmings such as Laeks b iIatshss, Butts
h Hinges, GlSss, SASH Doors, Putty, eaae
Pu,l;ss, Window Springs and Locks,
Weights and Cord aud thipSs tso nunasS oas TO
mention. Our stock of Fancy Hardware and Of ~
good will DO found attractive. We have fns -.
sortmsrt Of Silver plated Ware, cousisttnS Of Tea
Sstts, Cake Baskets, Coffee Urns, Table and Tea
spoons breakfast sad DinssT Casters, new
styles, Mustard, sussrsnd SAT- Spoons
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F.CEt)SE GCOlS. C0I1UN Mn


r. CLosK 4 CO., " H0LRsALk 4 RI.
TAIL DkALEgS ~ HEAVY sMkLF
MARDWAEE, NO. 10 BRADY hfREkl,
nlyENPORT IOWA. We are nov fully
nreraYad 10 oder tho trade and our retail
= nstossers great bArgAips,ws only ask
esIls frou those dorlrinS to paf'hsss 81
tides IN cur line, AID We easIantss
,Ss s,e.t decentralization In all cases
We c.Iqa i..Ily ask dsaisIs FROM the Il.
tsrtr 10 cali upol MS, bod ewing as We
10 that We can Of
Ter them sufficient
iEducenepn 20
ouy from rss
thereby saving ex.
psnss 81 So.ng fur
ther east. DuT
stock 10 very large
and embrases ali
the kinds Of goods
kept by any house east
ar west II ns. Orr far
mers csu fna here tia
Jest Of gaSHe 7l'fr
uns. W. self tEe c+l"
hrated Moline II vs..
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Carnenters Tools.

u oRiNG Machines, Beach Plains, Spears =
ID Jsekson's Hand Panel snd RipSAws, Cast Steel
augsrs Anger Bittsand Braces best quality; bepch,
Hand, ahnxis and Lath hatches, Barton's Draw
Knives.
Pairing, Mortce and Feriner ehisss Gauges, screw
Drivers, Mortice aud Thumb Gauges; Try Squares,
8av els, Saw setls, Beach Screws.
RUgG LNlNusloN ALoohWoop.
nuTLERY--Wosle Table and Pocket cut.
~ lsry alg6 ST.
ID oThERf's Fiies--ihc bestin market
IL aegS LG l.
Farmers Utensils, every description. Id /
IAPAN'D Ware, Whips-psini BRUSHES.
MAILS and Spikes Best brands.
~ anx6 L& D.
u1sE Buiider'sGo0ds, syssy description.
IL auy6 L& l.
DON DIR Hazards 4 Dnpont's best Sporting,
Eieys cloth q 1n Wsds
Water Proof caps the beat Ia use.
~ HOT, Lead, Shot Bags, Powder sssks, Gun ear
- lriixes, Nipers and merscLss. d L.
|sHAlNS, coil, Trace, OK, Halter.
I arindslone Rollers, matches, counter and Tea
Scales; Coffee Mills, Wood SAWS and S,sslyxrds.
ans Wit LIVINGSTON 4 LOCKWOOD.
fleming WIRE.
TUST received and Ter sal 10 low large lot of Fer
u cling Wire. wiCKERSHAM d HICKS.
Igh.NlNu
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NOURSE s. VIELE,
Corner Of Front ana Rock Island Streets,
Have for sale at reduced 1'iess,
PEASE'S FARM MILL,
for grinding wheat, com, de.

TIL 4 STA 4 MIL l.,
for grinding corn snd corn In the ear.
Cor Shelters, Meat Cutters, Sausage stuf-
fsrs, NeGregors Agricultural 1eilsrs, :.
The hes. used Usage ORANGE SEED, whole
s.is nd retaiI DO. 1snl wifi
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jaHs Il. Fl. TAItHAs, CssRAEsPawzhs
r61ghksspsie, ". j. Davenport, iowa.
TALLMAN = POWERS,
ssioTDeysa Councillors 1T Law,
and Land Agents
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
.aes asoas street, between second and Third Sls.
I hsBs bpughland sosj On orn6iission. Havn 4
l4slap an Office In Eastern View YORK, at 3 point
rcn which a!arse emigration may be ex pected during
he present Season, we have unusual sdysptages to
Its Jose 0! lands to actual settlsrs.
II FLosn negotiated on Real kstateseezTisT,
-REFEHESCEs-
Ssx York City. Peuzhkespsie NY.
ioH. John Van buren,; NON Charles n. Ruzaiss,
&c. Flsgg, 80 Gilbert Dean,
= Charles O'Eopor, 8 VI vasssr6 Co.,
William r. Hayemeyer, s. Benson Losing
, HthonJ J. Blocker. Prof. $. r, II. Morse,
Willis b. skidmore. Uucs,N.
iitzny, NJ Hon. Horaiio Seymour
iii, Gaxgex 4 Porter Chicago, III.
Ao1eboome, King aai R3ies RK.Swtn ard Co.
rfastus Coming. Mile and Fowler,
apii3d Wit " R.Wood and 90.
NOTICE
4 GENTS wssts8 to canvas tue State for .ne
~ Hawke, Insurance company.
appygt tie onice OF IN COMPANY, No. 2 Davsp.
port Block, opposite she L. Cisre House.
Dec dwsf d.. sHoREf, Secretary.
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New Hardware.

New Hardware.
LIVINGSTON 4 LOCKWOOD
4 rs now opening ~ No. Main 81, complete
N stock of Superior HardvGrs 10 which We invite
The attention OF those Wishing to purchase anything
10 our line. Those buying anything OF ut Cab rel,
IN getting good article, II recomme nted as such
We shall Keep up full stock of Mocha ics' Tools.
Farmers Utensils and Shelf Goods-we csnfdent.
btileYe that IL will be Ter the istsrest buyers to
examine our stock before purchasing enewhsrs.
C. n. LIVINGSTON. q, ID. LOCKWOOD.
la, export, Aug .wff
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R1YA4e London Fortsr 3usl reHslred slI Nf nls
Dat FRANCIS JACoBf'S
Drug and Prescription store,
o. - 2sady, ~, q Aaae0 DAseaeesA
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II AExAkUs Powder, Powder Fissss =, Shot hsxs'
III Tabes, Wipers, klsy . Csps and Wads.
LIVINGSTON & LOCKWOOD
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We're not 6unmers 0istilIafim Ie{f,
Iiauid prisoner psnt in walls u glass,
Beauty effect with beauty were bsFefs,
Nor it, nor NO rsmerabeEales what it was
Bit fowsTs Distilled though they with wintsT mzet.
Lc.e but thsr show their substance still hyssswset
Over fty different Sahiopahie 20 eta per
bottls sample bottles open foT public inspection and
uss All may try before they Aiso FANCY
SOAPS BALM OF A THOUSAND RL0WERS, HAIR
OILS, PoMAnES, ETC. ETC., vt JUof'S,
OstSs Brady sc. bet. Atm and attn.
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JUST BSECElVED,
A NJ for ssls hy 0Oedrieh, Carts 4 lsnus, at
"A their warehouse opposite the Railroad Depot,
90 IirklAs OF Butter,
from ChaatssQus Csussy, state Of New YORK, =
very sups. Of srtieis. jsnl1d4M
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1857-10-22
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

When the stopper Of a glass dacantsr is too
tight, a cloth wet with hot water and applied
TO he neck will cause the glass 10 expand and
the stopper may be removed.
CovERNG FOR PREsERvE3.-To one quart Of
mutton tallow, take two quarts Of beeswaHi
melt them together, Dip q cotton cloth In this
mixture, and spread-it quickly over the jar.
MANGoEs Take large green peppers and
melons, (neons that are half ripe arc worry
goOd) take out the inside and put them in weak
brine for four or iivo days Then iiil them
with uaslurton, cabbnge, green tomatoes aud
onions chopped. Season with mustard seed 4,
cloves ana cinnamOur and cover with cold
strong vinegar. They require no sculdiug
REMOVING WARTs.-A paste made Of the ash
es Of willow bark and vinegar, and put on the
wart onos Or twice a day for week 80, will
cure them, A very little nitric acid put on a
warts once day, for few days, 10 a su re
cure n every cuse, without soreness or pain,
unless the acid rs used too freely. Whlttlo out
a stick about as large as knitting needle, dip
this into the acid and just 10 UGH the top of the
wart with IL. ltis better TO get ON too little
than too much. The cure Is certain, but the
danger is iu getting on so much as to cause
pain.
! Sour, BEEF TEA MUTTON BRoTH, &c.--In
lIlb preparation OF Lutabg our OuIbCl Is 10 take
the nulritve aud saYory principles out Of the
meat, and get them into a liquid soluble form.
To obtain liquid extract o meat, i'm tho form
of soup, broth, or tea, the flesh is finely chop
ped and packed I'm cold water, which Is thon
slowly heated and kept boiling for a few min
u tos, when IL is strained and pressed. I'm this
MANNER wo obtain the very strongest and best
favored soup that can be made from llesh.--
Liebg says: 'When one pound Of lean beef
free of fat and separated from the bones, iu tho
| finely divided tate I'm which tits used for beef
sausoges on muce meat is uniformly mixed
witrits own weight ofcold water, slowly heat
ed to boiling, and th6liquid, after boiling brisk
ly for a minute or two, Is strained through a
towel from tha cOaguIated albumeu and hbrIn,
| now become hard und bony, we obtain am equal
weight Of the most aromatic soup, ofa strength
that cannot be- obtained, evon by boiling for
hours, lrom piece of iash' 10 make tho
best article, IL is desirable mot TO boil "a loug,
as. the effect Is % c68gulato aud render insolu-
| ble chat which was extracted from the tissues,
bones and other paris. Soup making Is kind
| of analysis of 0lunentary substpucos used i'm its
| Ipreparation--a part is pkenr aud "a residue u7u-
/ ally rejected Yetlt Is clear that we shall have
I tho comotosl hourisllment by taking both
parts as th6 dbgo 0f meat aud tio soitcnod
boaua uud peas Of ulcig respective coupe.
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woshington's Acknowledgment.

Tn 1855, Washington, then O young
man twenty-five years of age, was sta
toned with his regiment at Alexandria.
At this time an election for public Off
GERS took place, and tho contest between
tho candidates became exciting and So
we're. A dispute took place between Mr.
Payne and Washington, in which the
latter Gan occurrence very uncommon
with him) became warm, and said some
thing which gave Mr. Payne so much
oifenso that he struck Washington. and
knocked him down. Instead of flying In
to a passion, and sending him a challenge
to fight a duel, as was expected, Wash
ington, upon mature reflection, finding
he had been The uggrossor, resolved to
ask pardon of Mr. Payne on tho NOR
row. Accordingly he met Mr.. Payne
the next day, and extended his hand I'm
a friendly manner:
"Alr. Payne" said he, 'to err is ma
turc; to rectify error is glory. L find
was wrong yesterday, but L wish to be
right to-day. You had some satisfaction
yesterday, and if you think that was
sufficient, here is my hand, let us be
friends" " 1t is hardly necessary to state
that ever afterwards they were so.
Would persons who think it honorable
to fight, be likely to approve Of General
WashingtOn's course, as given in the
foregoing narratiyo2
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Col. Benton's Habits.

When I was young 1 became what
DR., Franklin was-my only point Of
resemblance to that illustrious man
when he worked at his early calling
in London, an aquaHc-the term which
his comrades applied to designate him
as a wator-drinker. 1 also drank water,
and nothing stronger, in the early part
Of my life-the first half Of it; and to
that abstinence from all vinous, spirit
uous and fermented fluids 1 attribute the
good health and vigor which 1 now
enjoy.
AS this allusion touches a point at
which a word might be useful to other
young men desirous to advance them
selves in life, and to have good health in
old age, will go on to say that, at that
time and in the South, it was the custom
in every house to offer something to
drink TO all visitors-even boys; and that
excuses were no defense for those who
would refuse. Pressure, importantly,
custom, broke down all excuses, and it
became necessary to oppose 1gB where
reason was UnaVailingj so / made law
for myself that l would drink nothing
until 1 should be in the decline Of life,
and might need it; and rosolutely plead
ing that law, 1 afterwards escaped i'm
portunity 1t was the first stand, "soli-
tary and alone, that L ever made; but
not the last was young enough, and
silly enough, at that time, to suppose
chat this decline would como upon me
at thirty; and so fixed that ago as the
limit for my law. When thirty came, ]
did not feel the decline, and extended
the timoj and eventually relaxed into
temperance, and have remained at thai
point ever since. Thus, tho first half
of my life was abstnent--tbc second
half temperate and to these conditions
1 attribute whatever of mental and
bodily vigor / may now have, and what
ever Of business application i have oy
on shown,