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gentleman having remarkable long vis- age, was one day riding by the school, at the gate Ofwhich, he overheard young Sheridan say to another lad That gentleman's- face is longer than his life" Struck by the strange ness of this rude remark, the man turned his horses head, and requested an explanation |" Sir," said the boy, 'sI meantsfIo offence in the world but have read ifY the Bible at school, that a mans life was but span, and am sure your .tace is double that length" The gentleman could not help laughing, and he threw the lad sixpence for his wit.

 DUsi!ing g.-The Grand Juries of Kentwcku have determined to make public examples of individuals who have violated the laws by fighting duels. The Grand Jury of the Coun- ty of Simpson have found a true biH against C. M. Smith, of Tennessee, for murder committed by killing Mr. Brank, of the same State, in a duel fought in Kentucky, on the 2Sd March. A bill was brought by the same Jury against Gen. Samuel Houston, for shoo- ting with intent to kill, in duel with Gen. White. The Governor of Kentucky has demanded both the persons indicted, of the Governor of Tennessee, in order that they may be tried in the former State, where the offence was committed. Very good

 Trouble i China.-A late number of the Observer, speaking of the Chinese Gazette, says there is sulIcn silence preserved in them concerning the rebellion of the Mahom- edan tribes. The local government however is said to consider it in every way serious national calamity. If suppressed, the ex- pense will be ruinous and some individuals who read the stars, think the destiny is drawing to close. The replies of his Ma iesty to memorials on national affairs ~con- tained in the Gazette, are very laconic, such as ' Record the document" ''Beit so,' II know it."