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Another New Orleans duel.

--A duel took place on Monday evening, at the Oaks, between two young gentlemen of the Second District, Messrs. Du Gruy and Delpit. The weapons used were small swords, and the combat resulted in the first-named gentleman receiving a thrust through his sword arm and a slight would .--Mutual friends interfered at this juncture, and ended the affair.

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