George Washington, ("the father of his country,") who decided that Capt.

Helm had lost the game, and that Mr.
Graham had fairly won the property, of which Mr.G.took immediate possession, and conveyed to his own plantation.
Capt.

Helm was not a good business man, unless we call horse-racing, fox-hunting, and card-playing, business.

His overseer was entrusted with every thing on the plantation, and allowed to manage about as he pleased, while the Captain enjoyed himself in receiving calls from his wealthy neighbors, and in drinking what he called "grog," which was no more nor less than whisky, of which he was extremely fond, notwithstanding his cellar contained the choicest wines and liquors.

To show his partiality for his favorite beverage, I will relate an incident which occurred between Capt.