To fhe Editor ofhe .Advocate.
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DEAR SIR-There is a rnnor in circula tion, that, on authority derived from me, the death of my much respected and la- mented friend, John Redmon, was an- nounced in the Gazette two days previous to his departure. In justice to myself, and the respect due to the memory of Mir. Red mon, most positively deny ever writing to any one going 10 or whilst at the Rock or sending any word whatsoever The whole story, so far as regards myself, is a malicious fabrication, and rests, with those who know me, where il should

 ' ours, &c. SAM'L g. BENTON.

 BMesuitte, Sept. r, 1s32.