The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1858-10-15

! or MIA please .isbch to, tHdl thc pistoIS "
chosen, and into one Of them let blanl
cartridge be placed, and ia the other
ball Let the pistols be placed upon ;
table and the combatants by a decision
Of the throw of tho dice, have choice o
pistols.
" | feel bound, said the President &
accept these terms, believing them tC
be as fair as ccn be suggested.
A party of gentlemen were then chosen
to saperintend the loading of the pistols
after which set of dice were produced
The parties each took box and careless, ly
threw the dice.
What is the result" asked the prcsi
dent
Z" Mr.. Clemens has thrown thirteen,
and Mr. Green but nine," was the reply
:" Mr.. Clemens has the first choice,
said the president, and it will be fortunate
for him if the choc is well made !"
If the gentleman wishes to occupy q
few moments with pen and paper, or 9TH
erwise," James remarked, 81 shall be
happy to grant him the indulgence"
"The gentleman Is always prepared for
any emergency" replied Green in a satir-
ical tone
Without needless pause for choice,
James took up the pistol nearest him.
The President now gave directions for
the gentlemen to take their stations in
the north and south corners of the Lodge
Hall, and for the members to occupy the
east front I" Medical gentlemen" added
the President, " will please range them
selves as near the combatants as possible
The preliminary affairs having all been
arranged, he cody raised his pistol to an
angle q perceived, as stood just behind
him, few inches over the shoulder OF
his antagonist He pulled the trigger
a fash from the pan issued.
The chance is now yours, said James
while not culver waved on his lip.
"The chance" said Green, sch ne
certainty now. But, before you take
your place, can do no less than recipro-
cate your offer Five minutes will be al
lowed you to finish up any business, and
to give orders where you shall be buried.
Only three are required, aud l thank
You Tor them, James responded. rten
with stout and firm step, he advanced
to where ] stood, and took my hand, ed
win said he, :" 1t is in defence of her |
idolize, that | die. shall soon be ush-
cred into the presence of Almighty God
by yon villain, but | hope He will forgive
me. Say to Emma what you will, and to
my mother"
lie could utter no moro. Farewell ~
he articulated, and kissing my hand, he
took his station in front of his adversary.
Green now raised his pistol and pulled
the trigger. A few sparks only were emit
ted. James stood mute with astonish-
mcnt, wondering what next was to fol-
low.
The question, question, question %
was echoed from all parts of the room.
The President now arose and said:
GENTLEMEN 1t is demanded that
the question be tiled. Accordingly, l
propose James Clemens, p. O.,* as a
member of Washington Lodge, No. l3, of
the Club of Honor, of New York City
Those in favor of his admission will signi-
fly the same by saying aye
Aye J" was the universal response.
The President then advanced to James,
and taking his hand said:
MOST WORTHY BROTHER L have
seen many brilliant entries in these halls;
but never one more noble than yours
In the name Of the Club Of Honor, |
heartily welcome you among us.
"What is the meaning of this, sir p
Am 7 to understand the past ceremony as
but an ordeal ?'
"An ordeal, yoang sir, and most robly
have you passed it.
But the gentleman has traduced the
lady.
. 1t was believed" said Green, who
now advanced, and took James hand with
in his own, "that such was the nearest
way to your heart, and it has proven So
You will never find me to possess name
and character of a traducer or scandalzer
of the ladies'"
James is now my brother, in the eye of
the law. Many IS the laugh that We have
had together over the ordeal, and neither
of us have ever rcpontcd it; for it has
had tendency to strengthen our mutual
attachment aad regard than otherwise.