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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-16
The Extempore Duel.

Standing one night in one Of those tinseled
aud papered palaces Of hell, which used to
abound in the mountain towns, and were fire.
quented as gambling saloons, sudden quarrel
occurred at a faro table, and two mel sprang
up 10 fight
One was the dealer, q large ark.visaged, sin.
lister looking fellow, who was easily recognized
as desperate character who had been eonspic-
uous in more than one murderous affray The
other was square built, heavily bearded, sharp
eyed man. roughly dressed in the common
mining habiliments, which were streaked with
mud, just as he had come from the ''drift =, 4,
"You are thieving scoupdrel " said the
latter, land disgrace to even your own infa-
mous business. You are did thief, sayr'
Instantly the other began TO feel for o weap-
on; but his hand was arrested by the sharp
cleaning of large knife, close TO his throat.
"Oh, yop have struck the wrong customer
this time. you murderousr wretch" said the
miner. "Now you'll have show to try your
coursge-Pm after yCu-you can bet am"
The gamester grew pale, but otherwise be-
trayed no symptoms of fear, IL was directly
agreed that the parties should fight, each chos-
ing his own weapon. To the amazement Of the
spectators, the miner determined to fght with
his knife, while the other produced q sil
| shooter. -.T I..H.s.Ll
The parties took hold Of the ends Of hand
kerchief, the one with bis pistol cooked and
leveled, and the other with his knife drawn
back over his shoulder. They stood thus fol-
several seconds. The people OF the house fell
back, seemingly stupefed with the desperation
of the encounter, and no one ventured to in
terfere. My blood chilled With horror, but nc
one had the presence of min, or burst attempt
any expoatulation. The word was giyen-the
gambler q pistol cracked and J.. ,ns...aea..
| He had mtised! 10 ~ s,naq.1iiisg ada ID. .s.'l
1 With incredible nerve his antagonist hai
moved at the instant the word was given, anC
the bullet crashed among the glass on the bar
The came moment the kI life flashed; some one
touched the mans elbow and the gleamnl
blade went over the shoulder and tore down tht
back OF his antagonist, laying open the fest
to the bone. Theig Was ended; the wound
ed man was carried off amid the shouts of thl
crowd who for o time had been paralyEed with
astonishmsnt and fear. A year aiterward
saw the c0mbatants drink together, and wbei
one raised his glass, 1t was with his left hand
The other remained helpless witness OF oth,
extempore duel. tei9 49, .ra.gI slia i s.b
If any Of the readers OF the Mercury doub
the credibllity of this little sketch, and shouli
chance to the fourishing little town of L------
their incredibility will giveWay on listening h
the village gossip, who will point out the plso,
of eacounter; and INTRODUCES them ito Ton
W., who 10 stin there-7-a quiet citizen
well to do In the prosperous ayocation of golC
miner, and looking az little asJ possible like
blood seeking desperate which, In reality, hl
j ia not. But wopld not care 10 do az Genera
Mcclellan threatened St0neWall Jackson--t
Hnuab him To the wall. .n--Sundgg MeYcurv
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-16
VIM. b pBradbury's o''
PianO.F Establishment,
NO. 4Q7 BROOME STREET. NEW YORK.

NU. 4N bhUUmE bThhhI, NEW iOhh'
THE subscriber respectfully invites the attention Of
his friends and the public generally TO his Piano.
Forte Establishfnent at No, Az Broome Street.
Having withdrawn lsinteres, materials from
the late frm Of 'Lighte Bfpdburys," which arm vas
dissolved the 3lst January u.. and having purcas-
cd the entire stock Of and Piano Forte Ma
teria, owned By bis brother Edward O. Bradbury In
the said Arm, heg noWprepfed 10 suppyhe Increased
demand for his celebrated Pano Fortes9 Employing
the most sklful and experienced workmen with large
stock Of the best and most thoroughly seasoned mate
a. and anabpndance Of Capital, be has taken In hand
the perlonal buperfsIon Of the whole bushesls Of man
uiacturing his Instruments and 10 enabled TO turn out
Piano-Fortes OF unequalled tons and durdbLeness.
BRADnURYbNGw SCALE FORTE s-7In the arrange.
ment Of our new Hcale drawn and prepared with the
most care, expressly for new instruments we have
added every improvgment which can IN any way tend
% thspereoonc 81 the Pianc.Forte. and We can conf.
IDENTIFY assert thAtfof delicacy Of touch volume bril-
lancy and sweetness tone combined with that strength
and aoldity necessay to durability these In.
STRENGTH AND BrAurY"is Is our motto, and we In.
yte the closest criticism Of the best unbiased Judges In
the land Every instrument warranted for Eve years.
WIN. d. BRADBURY,
lQ7 Broome ST., cor. Of forosby, New York.
monu oAmt taHNN ga 49,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-16
southern News.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAc, April
l5.-Richmond papers Of the 18Th are received.
JACKSON, MISS, April, lofty three yam.
kee gunboRts have gone up the ColdWater. A
three gun iron-clsd Was abandoned and de-
stroyed al the mouth OF the Amite. Memphis
lines are sealed for sixty days; neither coitou
or contrabsnds will be admitted within them.
MOBILE, Ala, April ii An. officer from
British ship of-war off the bar last night, re.
ported the capture Of the City Of f-Mexico BY the
French. s,lr .if LA3 lluJ saSisis-e
admiral FArragut is reported blockadlng Red
riveri
CHARLEaToN, April I0-Afiaifs UNCHANGED:
all qulst tonight. The steamers Emma and
Anna arrived here this-mOrning from Nassau.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-16

Mr.. DANA, U. s. District Attorney for Mas
sachusetts, in late argument in Rhode Island
said:' ''If any man fears or hopss that tn
proclamation did, as matter OF law, by it
own force, alter the legal status of one slsve in
America, on the first of January last, in M
private Judgment, he builds his fear or hopel
on tha aand.o - iYce ii.w -AL-i 5...3tf u,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-16
the blow was struck. Comment upon It would
be an attempt to "paint the lily, or'add per;

be an attempt to "paint the lily, Or add per.
fune TO the vlolet;" igi8i 5li pa v1lEj
4 Jacksonville isin ruins. That beautiful city.
which has been for so many years the fayorits
resort for invalids from the North, has, to day
been burned to the ground, aud, what is sad to
record, by the soldiers Of the national army
Scarcely mansion, o cottage, negro hut, or a
warehouse remains. The long lines of mngnif-
cent oaks, green and beautiful. with she Thick
est foliage, the orange groyea perfpming the
air with their blossoms, the 81 yoamorea, the
old, century plants adjoining every garden, the
palmetto and bayonet trees, ever tropical In
vefdure, the rose and the jessamihe-all that
at this season, indeed might say through all
seasons,has made Jacksonville q little Eden,has
been burned. and soorched, and crisped, If not
entirely consumed 70 ashes, by the deyouring
flames .'-- Chicago Times. 7,a lh. "a" i7
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-16

l'DoH'T you think my son resembles met
inquired an apothecary, as he. introduced hil
gressy-faced boy to the witty DR.. H. "Yes," re.
piled the Doctor, pretending to scan the phys
iognomy of each, "yes, think l see your linD
ments in his oDuntenance, ya.. ~. ..,s.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-16
.Aamiyal Wiykes a prisoner.

NEW YoRK, April ia steamer from Ha-
vana 9lh has arrived. 1t was currently report.
ed that Admiral Wilkes was prisoner, aud
would contine 30 until after the affair of firing
into the Spanish ooasting steamer was explain
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-16
Country Produce Commission House
~. a.li NJ g. THE OLD FIRM OF ,., X i;.f 4
Miller & Carpenter, n,

No 8 Erie Baildinss, New York, (300 Wssh
& gsqs i ba6as q ington Styest), b, 3 sgi s.s
CTILL receive and sell Flour, Grain, Butter, Lard
y Cheese Riggs, Pork, Seeds, Hops, Beans, Drlst
Fruits, Poultry, Game, etc. i',lisc n 90 4h2i
Cash advanced on shipments, and prompt RETURN
made Of saies.1 Send for our Price Current list.
President Of N. Y, q n. Rsilway 0o.i Gould Hib
bard Warsaw, N. T.; d. Baldwin. Esq, Fowler, Ohio
q. 5, Munger, Esq, Geneva Ohio; y. o. Grosvsnor'
Esq, Jonesville, Mich. 81 l ~
mchll.dly
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r. O. LIGHTE 81 GO.
r lIats Iiehie & BradbugD, q. Il.
Piano Forte Manufacturers,
4e1 BROOmE ST., NEW YORK,

- "a BLOCK EAST OF BROADWAY r
MR.F. O. LIaHTE, the original founder Of this well
A'A known Establishment, Sersior Partner, and onts
Practical Piano Forte Maker Of the late Hrm oil
"Lighte dr Brsdburys" having retained his Two-Thrd
interest in the whole business stock materials etc. ant
Sole PropretorShip In his Halaa6le Patents, nclu
slSe OF his celebrated PATENT INSULATED iron
FRAMES. Is the only one who can make the sUPERIoB
PIANO R0RTEs for which this house has been so popu
lar. D7Al lnfringements his rights will be prose
cuted according to law.
UAll Fiano Fortes from this mandatory are war
ranted psricct in every re,pect for Ave years.
q Liberal terms 70 dealers. i 5lI lIJli i9jJG...
+. O. LIGHTE d CO.,
42l Broome st., NEW YORK.
aprill0-d3m @
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Y House to Rent.

| A TWO STORY FRAME DWHEEItNa, with eleven
k rcoms In good ftpair With good out houses shrub
Ibefy and every thing complete Said house b on Tie
particulars, inquire a ihis once, o. rst NJ. ii Wss
| Cav etYeet. sNsr-.lGll
! Inchl7-dn
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11
SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1868.

CALIFORNIA TO BE ARMED.-The Chap
man seizure it appears has awakened the peo-
pie of California to sense Of the dangers
which menace them, resulting from their de-
lay in placing the State on war footing until
the reasonable plans of the conspirators were
well nigh put into execution. Tho Legislature
of California has had the matter under serious
consideration, of late. A resolution asking
for arms had been transmitted by Gov. Stan
ford to the Secretary of War, and elected the
reply that all the arms specified i'll the resolu-
ton would be at once forwarded, consistingof
five batteries of artillery and the value Of twen-
ty-nine thousand muskets in rifles. or not less
than twenty thousand of those weapons, with
ammunition and accoutrements. Senator Nc
Dougal tclegraphs that Government will do
all that is necessary for the protection of this
coast. The appeal contains an article i'll
which it is confidently asserted that Govern
ment authorities at Washington have under
consideration the assignment of several IRON
clads to our waters. This activity will 80
very far to effect the abandonment Of any de-
signs which the conspirators may yet have in
view relative to turning this coast over
to the tender mercirs of Davis. With two or
three Monitors" and thorough orsaniza-
ton of the military, under efficient and trust
worthy commanders, the handful of traitors
on this coast will speedily "subsid"" to their
holes, although the case might have been 9th
crwise if they had taken the people by SUR
PRISE as was contemplated, with their plans
well matured. They may plot and counter
plot, the people have received the warning in
time, and upon the first outbreak they will
begin to learn the bitter lesson Of their South
ern neighbors.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

ages in each case are laid at about the value
Of the improvements.
The settlers begin to feel that they are
caught in trap. That it will be long time
before they can SO much as ascertain whether
or not they will! be permitted to acquire a
title to the city lots occupied by them, even
by paying whatever may be asked for the
lots in addition to. the full value Of their own
improvements. They think, and not without
reason, that it would only be fair for Victor to
defend them against Stanton Of whose claim
he knew every thing, ut the time he held out
such strong inducements for the settlement Of
his new city by assurances that lots would be
sold at auction, the persons building upon
them to have the benefit Of their improve
ment.
We have rumor here of shooting spree
lately up at Dunginess. 1t is reported that
a man by the name of Davis or Dawson, was
shot Supposed mortality accidentally by one
Of two parties engaged in a bar room fight.
Davis or Dawson, was outside of the house
at tho time, the other parties were within.
Doctor Thomas of tho hospital, has gone up
to see the wounded man-the full particulars
will b. known upon his return.
/ cannot close this without saying one word
upon tho subject of our first, last and best.
because most certain Experimentation
Smitl-and his plans may triumph or fail.
Stanton may DO the proprietor here, or it may
be B-somebody else, but no chance or cir
cumstance can deprive us of our clans and
muscles which are the iattcst and of the finest
flavor on the coast. to say nothing Of our
salmon and other fishes, &c. w.
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t. In late number of the Portland Or

t. In late number of the Portland Ore
gonian we observe quotation from the Wash
ington correspondence Of the Sacramento Un-
ion. purporting, as the former has it, to be the
boundaries Of Idaho Territory. The Orego-
MAN is mistaken in giving tina boundaries
quoted as those Of Idaho, and cannot substan.
tiateits statemsatby its authority-the Union.
That paper gives the boundaries contemplated
in the first bill, to create the Territory of Mon
tana. Both the name and the boundaries
were subsequently amended.
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Curses Come Home to Roost,

"Answer fool according to his folly" is
an injunction more frequently uttered than
obeyed, yet it will be conceded it is founded
OH wisdom, and is certain to result to the ad-
vantage Of those who invariably observe its
teaching. There are those who have the ad-
vantage Of a man of sense in argument They
perhaps talk loud, and with much vehemence
Of gesture, but their harangue generally
amounts to but little-full of "sound and fury
signifying nothing" We remember to have
read Of the "hydrostatic paradox" Of contro-
versy, in which the illustration is drawn of
small body of water balancing much greater
quantity in the opposite side Of bent tube.
So in controversy with this class Of persons.
A man places himself OH an equality with his
opponent the moment he begins to argue with
him, and as much as he e!evates and dignifcs
his adversary, he degrades himself. A sensi-
bic man is not forward in giving expression to
his views, nor is he ever betrayed into making
positive assertions, unsupported by proof.
lie does not lay about linn in Quixotic style
at imaginary foes but if censure is he given
he bestows it direct, and without chance for
Misrepresentation. Venom is the natural weap-
on Of low minds, given for their defence, rs to
other of the lower animals. An idiot may
aim his spleen against the wisest Of men, but
does he sink him in tho estimation of sane
men?
There are those who sheer at every effort of
the Government to restore her sovereignty,
every act Of the Administration for the wiping
out of rebellion. They talk as loud, and per-
haps louder. than the loyal man, but in nine
instances in ten when they are pinned down
to facts. they go in at the same hole they came
out at, and when snugly slowed away they
grin and hiss through their teeth, "Well. I
said it and II stick to it. anyhow! When a
man condescends to argue with him. he bags
but small game at best. From the President
down to the State and Territorial appointees,
their popgun artillery is equally effective.
Agreeably to their logic. men who have al.
ways borne commendable reputation in the
community, when elevated to positions of
trust, are all at once found to be villainously
corrupt and totally unqualified for the posi-
tions to which they have been assigned. TO
notice the libels and ISLANDERS, the character
Of the assailed is more likely to be tainted
than if be calmly pursues his way and allows
the accusations to pass by him on the breeze.
We arc pleased that our officials who have
from time to time been the recipients of I'M.
merited abuse. have generally adopted the
wiser plan of allowing the ISLANDERS to refute
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

~ The bark Francis Palmer was boarded
by the authorities at San Francisco, on the
3oth, while preparing to leave port. it being
intimated that she was starting out on pirat-
ical cruise. Nothing Of suspicious nature
was found on board and she was allowed to
proceed on her way. 1t appears that the au-
thorities are determined to do their duty in a
c0mmendable manner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

themselves. In about every instance where
this policy has been pursued, their traducers
have in their impotcnt rage only bit themselves.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

THE "GOLDEN CiTY."-A new steamship
Of tho above name has been built in New
York by the Pacific Mail Steamship Com.
pany, designed for the Panama route. Sheis
said to BE- 345 feet in length, with As feet
beam. Her tonnage is $500.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

~ Gen. Wright has given orders to per-
init no vessel to come within 500 yards of Al.
catraz after dark.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

% San Francisco dates Of the 2Sth say the
steamer St. Louis brought up the remainder
of the Golden Gate treasure. There is great
squabble now as to who is to have it. A
question has arose rega, ding tho salvage.
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rhe union--It Shall be Preserved
Agents for the Standard.

The following named gentlemen are authorized
to receive and receipt for money due on subscrip-
ton to the STANDARD:
l.. p. FISHER, San Francisco, Cal.
Tuos. BoycE, san Francisco, Cal.
q. w JoSEs, Vancouver. W.T.;
ALEX. S. ABERNETHY. Oak Point;
Il. D. HARnINGToX, Monticello;
JONI WEBSTER, Port Madison;
Henry G. WILSON, Tcekalet;
MARSHALL BLINN, SeabecE.
ns,y.Moncy can be sent through the mails ut
Our risk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

TThe ship MassacAusetts Capt. Schendea,
arrived at the Kendsll Co. wharf on Thurs.
day, from San Francisco, with freight. Fl.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

q The schooner Growler. Capt. Barring
ton, sailed last Thursday with cargo of -four
and live stock.
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~ The steamer anderson resumed cm-
rying the mails on Monday last. Tho Sha-
brick has been ordered to San Francisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

p David Logan. Esq. was elected Mayor
Of tho city of Portland at late municipal
election. f.r ,.......
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New Publications.
We have received from II. II. Bancroft &
Co., the following new publications:

We have received from II. II. Bancroft 4
Co., the following new publications:
Dancroft's Handbook Almanac for the Pacific States,
1863 An Official Register and business Directory of
California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and washoc.
Edited by VIM. IL. knight.
This is neat little volume Of 42O pages,
containing an invaluable fund of local Informal
ton relating to the Pacific States and Terrific
rics. Every city, town and village west of
the Rocky Mountains finds place in this
volume, under a separate head, convenient for
ready reference, with Isis of the principal
merchants, physicians, attorneys, postmasters
and express agents; the executive judicial,
Legislative and military officers, together with
all the county and town officers. In addition
to this, are tables Of the officers of the Gencr.
al Government, to wit /: Members Of Congress.
Ministers to foreign countries, Generals in the
army, Commanders in tho navy, and all the
Federal officers on this coast. Send all orders
to the publishers, San Francisco.
Bancrons Map of the washoc Silver Region of Ncva-
da Territory.
This map gives on scale of ono mile to
the inch, nearly nil the settled portion Of the
Territory, and much valuable information, ex-
cluded on smaller maps. On the margin are
given the names Of tho principal mining com.
panies.
The Canoe and Saddle, Adventures Among the North
western Rivers and Forcsts-by Theodore Winthrop
A volume of nearly 400 pages l6mo. 1t is
written in the authors best style; and will be
unusually attractive to the people Of this Ter
ritory, wherein tho scenes are laid.
Dancrohs Guide to the Colorado Mines, containing nm
elaborate map Of Southern California and Western
New Mexico, with table Of distances
AN Indispensable companion to all persons
contemplating visit to the mines along the
course of the Colorado river.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

~ We are enjoying fine spring weather.
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Pooh FELLows Some iSimnsh 1--WE Judge
by his signuurc) In s a communication in the
Oregon Statesman in regard to Indian De-
partment liabilities in Washington Territory,
in which occurs such billingsgate as drunk.
en- Siwash or a "cultus Boston, might b. ex-
pected to use. If it is tho "Boston." we have
no doubt his main talant consists in knavery,
and lis relationship is not far removed from
the famous apple-tr-e Spectator in O:rgen.
who did not secure his $4,000 contract from
Mr. Hale, for yearling trees at SO cents apiece.
1t is limited that very honorable man, who
borrowed gold aad bought greenbacks in CAL
fornia to pay it back. also belongs to the tribe.
He can communicate something on green
back transactions, without doubt, including
propositions to tl,ct ond to the Superintendent,
The third may. or may not yet BE-, a Delegate
to Congress. Pitch in, gentlemen. "lIow
W" apples swim! !" Let us have all yon know
keep nothing back-whethor they be pri.
vate epistles or private propositions. Wehave
sufficient confidence in Superintendent Hale
to believe that he has no fenr as to the publ
cation Of my Of his correspondents with the
Department, whether private or official, upon
these subjects. If he had followed the advice
and accepted the propositions made to him by
the precious two, doubtless he would have
been pronounced all right. Az he did not.
they endeavor by falsshood to carry out the
threat Of tho apple-trec Spectator.
BATTLE WITH INDlANs.-I'he Dalles Noun
taimeer contains letter from Auburn, dated
gath ult., which gives the following particu.
lars of an Indian battle at Boise:
"From Boise we learn that the party of
volunteer under JEFF. Standifer found some 40
Indians in stone fort on the east side of Boise
river. The Indians were well armed and
fought in rife pits. The battle lasted over
two days, when the volunteers advanced be-
bind willow bundles they had made, and
killed some 81 Indians, captured 36 horses,
aud brought back Is scalps. Only ono man
among the volunteers was wounded"