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[symbol of X with dots in each space ] When Wheelwright said that the [?] offered to [?] at him with an axe - Wheelwright retreated left the difficulty to Mr. ?Rossgarde? who put a loaded pistol into his hand - W. then went to the Kitchen - Shot the [[decenled?] - who threw the axe afterwards at Ivan - died of the wound - Verdict Not Guilty - Had W. awaited for the Man & not gone into the kitchen then it would have been justifiable homicide - But in these Warm Countries (& those of the U.S.) A friend tells you, he will shoot you, or it is intended by another friends that [?] friend intends to have a difficulty with you - if you wish to have [?] upon you must kill [?] friend as soon as you can - a Jury will find a Verdict of Not Guilty - I have seen a fellow [?] upon his fellow man with [different sheet of paper reproduced] of the [symbol of circle with dot inside] lookers on - order was kept in the Courts - but Ever & anon a Squirt of Tobacco juice on the floor - Most 2 yrs since a judge Tomkins went thro the Country - & hung 2 for murder - & one Nigger for breaking prison - See 23d