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A PARTING SALUTE. 
6 June, 1812. 
powder, than to waste it in mere form ; but my people on this occa- 
sion, were extremely desirous of testifying an affectionate farewell 
to the various friends and acquaintances which so long an abode at 
this settlement, had given them an opportunity of forming. I there- 
fore gave them leave to fire a dozen discharges ; soon after which, 
seven or eight from different quarters, were given us in return. 
