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Shocking Transaction at NST-LOndOn. We learn from correspondent at New London, that on Monday night last, u quarrel took place in cellar, occupied as grocery, between a man by the name of Spencer, and two brothers by the name of Forsyth. Spencer was, or had been, sailor. After he left the cellar, the two Forsyths offered the fireman of the steam boat, Long Branch, who was present, three dollars if he would Ego and beat the d-d rascal" while they were to stand by with clubs, and knock the first man down who attempted to interfere The frman clo- sed with the proposal, followed Spencer, and knocked him down in the street. Af- ter some struggle, Spencer succeeded in getting to the Hole-n-the-Wal public house, though not until he had received a severe foging. The fireman afterwards went to Spencer, expressed his sorrow for what he had done, and by way of settle ment paid him the three dollars received from the Forsyth, and took his receipt in full for the Aoging. Spencer afterwards died, and on Saturday the fireman and two Forsyths were lodged in gaol to await their trial. The same day, Saturday the wife of Spencer, being somewhat intoxica- ted met Mrs Barns, who was no friend of hers. A quarrel ensued, severe blows were interchanged, and Mrs. went off severely pounded. Yesterday morning she died; and the deceased Spencer's widow was lodged in prison with those who had compassed tbn death of her husband-a!l to meet their trials together.