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.sGoop.o--An old gentleman residing in
this city was very incorporate in his younger
days. After drinking ardent spirits for about
eighteen years, he resolved henceforth TO satis-
fy himself with beer. This step was not at


tended with much benefit, for beer will intox-
ica,e as readily as brandy. if taken in sufficient
quantities. AT length he had his thigh mash.
ed by accident Being brought home, he re


auested his wife to take the jug to the beer
shop and have il filed. She al first declined,
but he persisting in his request, she reluctantly
complied The beer was brought, glass filled
and handed him. Holding it out and gazing
steadily upon it, he declared, "from this day
will drink no more.v Then pouring out the
contents Of the glass, directed his wife to pro-
ceed in the same manner with the jug. joy
fully she obeyed. Taking up the jug, and has
iening TO the yard, she emptied the beer, which