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Tricks of the Radicals.

4 gentleman belonging to the Radi-
calls stated in this town ON Monday that
Judge Kennedy had resigned. This is
another of the dirty tricks of the Radi-
calls to defeat him. We have it from
Judge Kennedy's own lips that "the
statement is utterly talse-that he means
to run the race out"
Let no man in the Circuit be deceived
by these shallow devices of the enemy,
but march up to the polls and vote for
the ticket entire.
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JOSEPH Il. Chap{ine.
charge.

In the Berkeley Union (?) is COM
munication from Mr.. James d. Fayman,
ex-Agency Aid. He says that "Mr. Ken
needy, in speech made at Harper's
Ferry, stated that Mr.. Chapline was a
defaulter to the United States Govern
ment, las Local Special Agent,"9 and
that " that statement is as false and little
as the source from which it emanated."
Now, we have heard it from one who
heard Mr.. Kennedy's speech, that he
stated that Mr.. Joseph a. Chapline, the
Radical candidate for the West Virginia
Senate was turned out Of his office for his
intenaperate HABITS, and neglect Of duty,
and that Mr.. McJilton, who was the
Surveyor and Permit Officer in Balti-
more City, under his official signature
charged that Mr.. Chapline, had "not
settled up his accounts aciA me, and is de-
H,aq,tent to the Government"
We copy the communication cerbdtin,
ct lHeratim:
CUSTOM HOUSE, PHILApELPHIA,
COLLECTORS OFFICE March 30, 1865.
Nh Dear Sir Yours OF the Dist, ask
ing facts relative to the discharge of Jos.
A. Chapline, Local Special Agent at
Shepherdstown, was duly received.
In answer, / state that complaintsw were
made of Mr.. Chapline's incorporate
habits, and neglect of duty, by gentle
men Of undoubted loyalty and veracity
Major II. A. Risley, Supervising specia
Agent of Treasury Department, referred
the case to me (then Assistant Specia
Agent for investigation and decision.
Such evidence was afforded as left NJ
doubt in my mind as to the untitness o
Mr.. Chapline for the position he thel
occupied, hence his removal, and III
assistant, who had performed all, o
nearly all of the duties of the office, wa
appointed to succeed him.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-19

THE largest months business of dry
goods ever transacted in New York, was
during the thirty days ending September
10, 1865. The city was swept clear of
cotton goods, and so importunate and
incessant were the orders that the manu-
facturers have been asking and getting
from sixty to one hundred per cent. upon
the cost value of their goods.
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subsequent events, 1ully eStaDISneu,
in my mind, the wisdom and justice of
the decision given.
AS | refused to give to Mr.. Chapline
the names of the parties who complained
OF him, so must | decline furnishing
them to you. Sufficient to say, they were
gentlemen, well and favorably known,
intelligent, loyal and entirely uninterest-
ed, save so far as the interest of our
Country is concerned. Very respect
fnlly, truly yours,
G. J. HEDENBERG.
JNo. +. McJILToN, Esq, Surveyor of
Customs, Baltimore, Md.
Upon the back of this letter is the
following endorsement:
Mr.. Chapline has not settled up his
account with me, and is delinquent to
the Government. | have repeatedly
called upon him to close his official
account, but he declines to do so.
JOHN f. McJILTON,
Surveyor, and Permit Officer, Baltimore,
March "a, 1865.
Now here is the fact, stated by authority
of the Treasury Department, that Mr..
Chapline was turned out of his office as
Custom Agent at Shepherdstown, for his
Incorporate habits and for neglect Of duty.
Can Mr.. Chapline's man Friday deny
this? Why did not this sapient de-
fender Of Mr.. Chapline meet that charge?
Why does not Mr.. Chapline in propria
persona come out and meet it? Because
he couldn say that little source" the
Treasury Department, told falsehood.
That was reserved for Mr.. James d.
Fayman, who holds, like most Of the
faithful, two offices, tone Government
office-Deputy Assessor 1t is awonder
that the Berkeley Jnion(?) did not come
to the rescue and denounce Heidelberg
and McJilton as rebels and copperheads.
That every honest man in this COM
munity knows, is the habit of that
refined and elegant sheet.
Let every Thoroughly loyal man in this
Circuit know that NJ. Joseph 4. Chap
line uas turned out Of his office for IN
temperate habits and neglect Of duty, and
that he is now the Radical candidate for
the Senate. Was he drunk when he
voted for the infamous Test Oath, and
when he stated in the Courthouse in
this place that Mr.. Hall the candidate for
the Judgeship has pleelgedhimsey to sats-
tdin the Onion men IN their suits against
the rebel syn1pathizers? Mr.. McJilton,
the Surveyor and Permit Officer at Balti-
more does say that Mr.. Chapline was
delinquent to the Government, on the
3lst day of March, 1865. The people
would be much better satisfied with Mr..
Fayman's defence if he had produced
Mr.. McJilton's receipt for the deficiency.
Let the community decide between
Mr.. Kennedy and Mr.. Fayman. The
proof is perfectly CONCLUSIVE.
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THE New York Herald learns from
reliable sources that "the Fenian or
ganlzatlon in the Northern States num-
bers two hundred and twenty-one thous-
ana men," These men are openly
pledged to move any day ON the great
question OF the liberation of Ireland.
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ed of the Lord, and devote all others
as but Gentiles or Philistines-to the
fagot and the halter, it will matter
nought, 50 that 10 Jeffrey defiles the
ermine, and the bench do not become
the prostituted register of a tyrant's
cdicts. The whims and caprices of rulers,
in a land of freedom, fortunately, are but
temporary in their influence and effect.
But the principles of justice are eternal
and years muss pass away before stain
upon its cleaning sword can be erased.
Let our judges be pure and impartial
let them feel the high dignity of their
position and be ever conscious that like
the ancient priests they are set apart for
holy work let no dust from the arena
of politics rest upon their garments; and
no voice of bigotry mingle with their
judgments and all will be well. Right
will ever find its prompt vindication !;
and the temples of the law will echo to
no footsteps of wrong.
But if, on the contrary, the courts but
record the decisions of partizans; the
judges join in the "wild hunt for oftice;"
and that independence, with which our
fathers sought to surround the judiciary,
be sacrificed to gain the temporary ends
of packed conventions, and interested
demagogues, God help the country.
To think of MARSHALL trailing his
ermine in the rough and tumble strife of
an election contest; to fancy STORY
bearing the banner ola party; or a IA
NEY pledging in advance the judgments
of his court!
What are rights of property worth, if
they are to be determined before such
tribunals? At what should life be val
ued, if the rulings upon which it may
hang, are proclaimed in advance, in the
"platform Of a party, or the pledges of
an eager candidate?
But it needs no argument to show how
deeply concerned must free people ever
be in all that may effect the indepen-
dence of their judges. To again quote
from Story Gin free governments when
the majority, who obtain power for the
moment are supposed to represent the
will of the people, persecution especially
of political nature is the more violent
and unrelenting because it is deemed in
dispensable to attain power, or to enjoy
the fruits of victory. In free govern
ments, the independence of the Judiciary
becomes more important to the security
of the rights of the citizen, than in a
monarchy since it is the only barrier
against the expressions of dominant
faction, armed for the moment with pow
Grand abusing the influence, acquired UNI
der accidental eXcitements, to overthrow
the institutions and liberties, which have
been the deliberate choice ofthe people,"
Language like this addresses the mind
of every citizen; it is of practical, present
application; and we will have accom-
plished all the purposes of this article
ifin view ofthe approachingjudicial cleo
ton it should attract the serious cOnsid-
Grafton of our readers, and impress them
with sense of the responsible duty each
and every voter is called upon to dis
charge.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04
New York Market.
GBy Telepraph.l

ny 4oiCSioPhI
NEW YORK, May g.
COTTON-Firmer at 46647 for middling
FL0UR-Dull and heavy and 100 l5c lower on
common and medium grades; &c 7507 for extra
State; 81 lOa7 90 tor extra Il. II. o.; 81 $500 40
1or trade brands, market closing dull.
WHISKY-Steady at 81 IL for Western.
WHEAT-Dull and dropping at 81 81 for COM
mon winter red Western aud 81 81 for amber
RYE-Quiet
BARLEY-Firmer.
CORN-Scarce and very firm at 81 Is for old
mixed Western and 81 a al 50 for new yellow
OATS-Dull and lower at 70675 for Western
PETROLEUM-Quiet at 80 for crude. "a for
refined In bond and "a do. free.
COFFEE-In active demand; sales Rio at l5t.
MOLASSES-Dul.
s. SUGAR-Firm; Cuba Muscovado ut, and l25
Boxes Havana at lit.
PORK-0pened heavy and lower and closed
with more hrmness; t27 Get a % 12f for new mess
closing at SCI 87i cash, for 1864 do. cash and
regular way closing at s25 25 cash S25 25 25 for
prime, and $25 50026 for prime mess. $3.50 bbls
new mess May, June and July, sellers option,
at 81 5Oa2325
BEEF-Steady at l2el6 for plain mess, and
1890 for extra mess.
BEEF HAMS-Steady at 2a9a5.
CUT MEATS-Fair demand at l4fal5t for
shoulders and l7f0lsf for hams
BACON-Steady At l5tdl5f for country cut
13t9l6 for long ribbed, and yi6fal6i for short
LARD-Steady at I5s
BUTTER-MOre active at Is d23 for Ohio and
28035 for State.
CHEESE-Firm at l5023.
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COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

wheeling Wholesale Market.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 3, 1865
prnuR-Demand, fair and prices firm at 70 Sd
WHEAT-In demand at 81 sOS2 W.
G0RN-Firm and in steady request at socesi.
EIRTEYLSslls dull at 81 25 - -
STG1RS-Dull and little doing; Porto Rico 10
Choice yellow l9o; Crushed Powdered &c;
C9 %91 1u sSEsNNew Orleans 81 IS.
SYRfTPSNew York 90c Baltimore u %.
EnFEEE-Dull; small sales at 35036c
0TISFirm at b 10 tor Lard: 7O075 for Car
hon, and CSC for lubricating.
SALT-Ohio River g 90 Table "a So
PPSSTAToEgNot much doing: prices range
aIT Pfp 3 JSS at g 5oo4Oo
EGGS-Not much doing at lac.
LARD-l9020 in fair supply
HAYES per ton loose: oo ,,,s
SEEDS-Clovers l5 so; Timothy $500; Flaxseed
demand at 81 Is. 80, +o
RROOMS-Cemmon g 1904 50; Fancy - 2S0
oTToBACCo-Dark los rs 750s5c; Spun Roll
ooao5c. Bright sl0l 25; Common Twist 4sc
SOAPLCincinnati German l6c; wheeling DO
CANDLESHMould 2oc.
GT.ASS-Good demand Market firm; by lO
M l. as Is; No. g. IS 40; 8 by IL to 10 BY u NO
J, S6 10; No 2 IS rs; 8 by 10 to 10 by Ia NO. J.
<oTEA THER-Sole 43046c. per ID. !. Oak sole
,,c ner III. upper s55064 per dcz. calf skins q
ner Ib. harness leather 4s05Oc per 10.
WHISKY-Steady; common y 20 Rye
>' WooL@Quiet at Soc
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Grocery and Provision Market.


WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 3, 1863
FLOUR 20 per lb, at $40 75Gll % per Dbl. for
best brands;
CABBAGE-5al5 per head.
BUTTER-30c
EGGS-l5c.
ONIONS-S3 90 per bus. or SOC per peck.
COFFEE-40045 per Id.
SUGAR-Brown l592O, Crushed 3D. C"nee '4'
TEAS-Green 81 1922 60, Black - w.
CHEESE-2563O per lib.
SOAP-l5620 per ID.
CANDLES-TallOws rs, Star 50.
7 RICE-ls020 per lib.
POTATOES-4065O per peck.
APPLES-2504O per peck.
HOMINY-l0 per quart.
MOLASSES-Sorghum 81 90; Cuba 81 40 Bal
amore syrup 81 60 per gal.
VINEGAR-20040 per gal.
CORN MEAL-40 per peck or 81 50 per bush
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-6 per Id.
CHICKENS-l2io per Id or 30e4Oc apiece.
TURKEYS-a0 per Id or 81 50a2 SO apiece.
aEESE-6O0sl 90 apiece or l5cper lb.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04
MANHOOD

4 ND TIE VIGOR OF YOUTH RE.
ESSENCE OF LIFE. Dr. RicOrd, (of Paris
after years of earnest solicitation has at length
acceded to the urgent request of the American
public and appointed an Agent in New York,
sence of Life This wonderful agent viii restore
Manhood to the most shattered constitutions, in
four weeks, and, If used according to printed in.
structions, failure is impossible. This life.re-
storing remedy should be taken by all about to
marry, as its effects are permanent. Success, in
Dr.. Records Essence of Life Is sold in cases,
with full instructions for use, at s. or four
quantities in one for 50, and will be sent to any
part, carefully packed, on receipt of remittance
r 70 S of fonr ag1n' IG11ar ssns lree ON
All Broome St, one door west of Broadway,
New York ianl2-d1y
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j. & G.. BAYHA,

DREAD, CRACKER AND CAKE
ID BAKERY, Market Street, opposite the
Washington Hall, few doors above Monroe
Street, Keep constantly OH hand a full assert.
ment of the above articles.
Their wagon runs constantly to Ill parts
OF the city with Bread Crackers Rusks Cakes,
etc. sep20
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CHARLES SIEBKE.
no M. DIEME

~ CTC L SSOK To III. E11EL,
y FANCY DYER AND SCOURER, South
Street, near the b. & o. X. Il. Depot, Wheeling
w. Va. Az kinds of Shawls, Ribbons, and eve.
~ description OF Silks and Wooden Goods, exc.
cuted on short notice and on reasonable terms
This is the first and best Steam Dying Estab.
hshment i'll the Western States. Sep2u
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Cincinnati Market.

sl4t by Tsiegraph.l
CINCINNATI, May s.
.7FLOuR--DaIlsk @ sO1s Is for superane
mWHEAT-Prime red duh at 81 456l 46.
OATS-Declined to 65
RYE-Dull at IS.
CORN-Dull at Is .s.
BARLEY-Sll0Tll '--.--.-a,
.sf~AWHISKY-Dull at q O6G2Os ",
PN0vHI0NS-NQthing doing and prices nom.
4 i2aksltogether.. 80 :. - - .'
BUTTER-Dulli supply better.
GOLD-N 60 e.
- NONEY-Abundaht at SOLO per cent.
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JACOB GROSSCLOS.

Successor To FrObe & GrOsscIOs) .
MANUFACTURER OF BUGGIEs.
Vl CARRIAGES, ROCKAWAYS, &c, &C.
No. 70 Market Street, keeps constantly on hand
and manufactures to order, all kinds of work in
his line Of business Particular attention given
to repstring
Second hand Carriages and Bugges for
sale. sep1u
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04
Philosophy Of Marriage.

i NEW YORK Museum Of Anatomy have
determined, regardless of expense to issue free.
Qor the beuett of suffering humanity, and sup.
preston of quackery) four of their most inter.
esting and Instructive Lectures on Marriage
and its disquahfcations, Nervous and Physical
Debility, Premature decline of Manhood, Indi.
gestion, Weakness or Depression, Impotency,
Loss Of Energy and Manly Power; the great So
cial Evil, and those maladies which result from
youthful follies. excuses Of maturity, or igno.
rance Of Physiology and laws of Nature.
These invaluable lectures have been the means
OF enlightsning and saving thousands, and will
be forwarded free on receipt of four stamps. by
addressing SECBETARY, New York Museum Of
Anatomy and Medicine, 6is Broadway, NY
s jani2.diy.
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- q =. wv HOfk mOnoy MaFkct.
-sE>.. ~ fBy Tslegraph.l
: - New YORK. May g.
NQNEY-Fsr and active at SOC per cent,
~ Ihisny &C latter rate
sTERLING-Dul at q oesal oss for gold and
a1S GOLD-Dun and without decided change,
9sningatN 4lt, advancing to 81 at and closing
aovSRNAENT srocKs-Lss. sstiv. and
STOCKs-stronrer; q. S. 6's 500 eounons
. p 05k o. s. Sc 5-90 coupons new Issue 81 O5f U.
- So 81 coupons u l0t; o. s. So 1910 coupons
Z En- srooKs-rtts,eurs 70; Fl Wayne ss..
.-.-- =. - - Later. go
xvsnang s1uASnss- Gold tonight u 4ft.. -
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p. E. ZINN,
SIMON KEIM.

IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
i FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WINES
Brandies, Whiskies, &c, 2fO Market Street,
Wheeling, Va
would invite the special attention,of city and
country dealers, and the public generally, to
call and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere. a.1 sep2O
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04

From the New York Evening EKpressl
Our telegraphic dispatches received to-day
from the OF Regions, inform us Of the striking
near the FIRST NATIONAL PETROLEUM
COMPANY'S PROPERTY. Cherry Run Stocks
will be in demand tomorrow"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04
From the Now York World. |

From the Now York World
THE FIRST NATIONAL PETROLEUM
COMPANY is a first class organization, whose
officers are of the highest standing and we cheer
fully recommend it to all parties DESTROYS Of pur
chasing reliable stocks. The General Superip.
tendent is pioneer In the Oil business, and well
known as a most efficient manager"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04

T,HR DAILY RHeIsERR sTEAM
kinds Of Printing. from . Card TO Hssssr,
neatly, eheaply, ana On shcrS pelzcs. Once on
Market street, between the NeLurs House md
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04
COMPREHENSIVE.
\ 81 - SNaFa
W. SMITH. JOHN TKIcE. JOHN GLE
COMPREHENSIVE.

/ HAyETHI1D DAY ASSOCIATED
4 With Ms JOHN TEICE and JOHN GLIB.
son, in my Brewery, Mailing and Hon business
The business viii be hereafter conducted nm.
'aee ths title and style Of Geo w. Smith Co
Ny new partners have been many years In nv
employnent and have thorough knowledge Of
orally. eco " SHffH
WHEELING, Jan. q 1855 Nvss lana
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04
q. Freheh Ger fsesi shsry.
PHILIP SCHWEfT,ZER.

nOelTE DUsBF &sEfTT4.R -.
- NO. - Market Street has;n6w on hand and
tiseaiy. Medical BalSimors Coz Can,Iv u aSd
ssvy other variety Of Gandy .snd Lakes TOYS
81 oesEiption, and . full assortment of
1sESvaee ma NqtienAs sTyc~ =, Z sep9O
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SWAMI HOUSE,

DARKERSBURG, VA, CHANG
i ED HANDS. On Thursday, October Sth,
1868, j. W. Dent. late of the Richmond House,
took possession of the Swami House for
term of years He hopes by strict attention to
business to merit a continuance OF the very lib.
eral patronage conferred upon him when prOpri.
etOr of the Richmond.
Every department is in the charge of the
most efficient assistants j. WIN. DENT.
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JOSEPH TOLIVAR,
1ETAH DEAIERUN HATS AND

IL CAPS No. Washington Hall, Wheeling,
Va. Keeps constantly Oh hand full and
complete assortment of everything in his line,
which will be sold oil at the lowest market rates.
sep20
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04

From tho New York Tribune.
THE FIRST NATIONAL IL the name Of the
Petroleum Company whose prospectus and map
are before rs. The names which we see among
the Directors are ample recommendations Ton
this Company, and q sufficient guarantee Of its
future management
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04

~4H orders By Nail o. Otkes1rse piH
be promptly attended to until The Stockfs all
sold.
n Good responsible Agents aad Exchange
Brokrs ranied in erey city and torn in tie
United States and British Prorinces, 'ciih
rhom LIBERAL arrangements ,ciu be made.
EAn orders and applications, whsthsr By
letter or otherwise, mnst be addressed to
n. o. ROWE q CO,
So. - Co,nnsszoS NsRcHxSrA
narI4Im q Liberty Sc, New York.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-04
q. Z. ZANE eco,

e FoK1I6N I'M DOMESTIC WINS ~ nM
Liquor Manufacturers OF Pure Catawba Wines
9Itscy Street bstYeen MAJ md Market Sta; Sta
vWneshng IVA keep cogsta oHAsHa Brandies
C CSssSn ana rise MmAkies AHsiea Runs and
sspso on0.'s o'a Ase saf tsafsOn WHISTLES
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! WILLIAM KRYTER,
MANUFACTURES OF, SHEARS.
VA Knives Scissors, Cntlery, Sheep Shears
40, and dealer In Hardware and Guns. No I6S
Market Street, Wheeling WA, sep2O'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Release OF Rebel O1lcers from Fort
Warren-Harry Gilmore at Liberty.

BosroN, July 24-'rhe following Off
GERS of the late rebel Coniederacy arrived
in This city this evening from Fort War,
rem, having .aken the oath of allegiance
Major Generals S. j. B. Kershsw and J.
). Marmaduke; Brigadier Generals S. n.
Barton, w. S. CubeII. NJ. D. Curse, d.
"a. Duboise. J. w. Frazier, E. Hunter,
G. w. Gordon, J. A. Jones, j. G. Scott
and r. B. Smith; Major Harry GilmoE
and Lieuls. G. w. Reed and 7. !. Hun.
ter. Probably all Of them Will leave for
the South tomorrow. The only prison
ers remaining a, Fort Warren now are
Vice. President Stevens and Postmaster
General Reagan.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
A Balloon Duel.

Perhaps the most remarkable duel ever
fought took place in 1903. Ii was Pecu-
liar French in lis tone. and could hardly
have occurred undersny other than a
French state of society, NJ. lie Grsupre
and NJ. LIE Pieue had a quarrel, arising
out of jealousy concerning lady engag-
ed al the Imperial Opera. They agreed 10
fgh. a duel 10 sel.le their respective
cllims; in order that the heat Of passion
should not interfere with the polished ele-
gance of the proceeding. they postponed
lbe.duel for a month, the lady agreeing to
bestow her smiles on the survivor, if
the other was killed, or, at all events,
this was inferred by the two men, if not
actually expressed. The duelists were 10
fight in the air. Two balloons were con-
s,ruc,ed precisely alike. On the day demo
Ted. lie Granpre and his second entered
the car OF one balloon, lie Pique and his
second that Of the other; il was in the
Garden of the Tuileries, amid the i'm
mense concourse Of spectators.
The gentlemen were TO fire, not a, each
other, but at each others balloons, in or
der TO bring them down by the escape OF
gas; aud, as pistols might hardly have
served the purpose, each erOlsnt took a
blunderbus in his car. AT given signal
the ropes tina, retain I'D the cars were cut,
and the balloons assembled. The wind was
moderate, and KEEP, the balloons in about
their original distance Of eighty yards
apart. When half mile above the sur
face Of the earth, preconcerted signal for
firing was given. NJ. lie P'que dred, but
missed M. lie Granpre fred, and sent a
ball through lie Piques balloon. The
balloon collapsed, The Car descended with
frighfui rapidly, and lie Pipue and his
second were dashed to pieces. lie Gran
pre- continued his ascent triumphant and
terminated his erial voyage successfully
a. distance of seven leagues from Paris.