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business. Though extremely amiable, & hospitably inclined the Major kept a sharp eye to his main chance and gave no credit, himself going around during each meal to collect "the stamps." One day a tall slender long-haired specimen came in and taking a seat proceeded to demolish everything eatable, within the reach of a wide pair of arms. In due time the Major tapped him on the shoulder and asked for "one dollar" - The stranger refused to pay, & pulling out a huge Bowie-knife intimated his intention of cutting the Major's heart and liver out. On further persistence by the Major, Mr. Longhair spring? from his seat and made for the Dutchman, who scuttled away as fast as his fat legs