CURIOUS TRAIT OF NATIONAL MANNERS.
(Extract from the Advertising Columns of the Slickville Patriot and
Locofoco Bowie Knife.)
To be sold by Public Auction, next Wednesday, the whole contents—furniture and appurtenances—of the late Editor of this Journal's Office, consisting of—
1. Five Tomahawks (warranted).
2. Eight Colt's Revolvers (have each shot their man).
3. Two Sword-sticks.
4. Three Gouging Forks (patent).
5. Seven Nigger Whips (loaded with lead, and highly recommended).
6. A Horse Whip (same with which Editor said he flogged General Dodge).
7. Another Horse Whip (same with which General Dodge said he flogged Editor). These two will be sold in one lot.
8. A Cask of Tar—good for Abolitionists.
9. The Feathers out of Four Feather-Beds—ditto, ditto.
10. Curious Recipes for Brandy Cocktail, Whisky Stingers, and Gin Trumps.
11. A Pair of Bloomer's Pantilettes.
12. A Bad Dollar, and
13. A Worn-out Pen.
Sale to commence at noon, and no revolvers allowed till a quarter past.