"Mr.Petway," says he, "you would lose your money, and I won't take advantage of any man's ignorance.

Besides, I never gamble on a certainty.Gen.Franklin Pierce, sir, is a son of Gen.

Benjamin Pierce of Revolutionary memory.

He served in both houses of Congress, sir--refused a seat in Polk's Cabinet, sir--won distinction in the Mexican War, sir.

He has been from the first my choice, and I've money to bet on his election." Franklin Pierce had an only son, named Benny, after his grandfather, the Revolutionary hero.