this time labors, by reason of which the dis trict is deprived of the sort ices of a chosen representative—alike distinguished for his fidelity and lor his ability. They respect tully, but earnestly,iavoke the General As sembly to act favorably la the premises, and art'h speed. The petitioners say that the pre cedent lining befm set, and lrequently fol lowed, ol gran ting am acs lies to person* offend ing against the duelling law, they think their