BUZFUZ v. BLEED'EM.

Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist, Volume 2, Issue 59, 19 September 1844, Page 3

BUZFUZ v. BLEED'EM.

& few days a.io an altercation tool; place near the Royal Hotel* between two learned gentlemen (of different professions, but of similar pretensions) which, we un_ derstand wi)l form a subject for the deci, sion of a jury, as well as amusement to the public,—in the shape of an action for for slander.

The Doctor, open meeting his friend and subject —the Lawyer politely bowed and expressed a hope that Mr. Buzina's health was improving.

Buzfuz, —pompously drawing himself up—replied, in a very sullen tone, if I am recovering, I can scarcely attribute the improvement to your mode of treatment. '

Bleed’e®,—My dear dr your remark astonishes me \ you must be aware that 1 carefully watched the sy nip to ns of your case \ and, after bleeding, prepared for you-uport the Hommpathic system, a most invaluable medicine, of which Hone of the Profession here have any idea, and it has, you may feel assured, led to your recovery.

Bustos.—Bleeding, indeed! | understand from Mr, Paregoric , that it is a miracle I escaped with life, as you have cut both vein and artery,-—and as to your medicine, I am told that it is only used by cattle doctors; 1 would therefore recommend you to the Government contractor, as a very fit person to bleed his pigs when he wishes to have them killed.

Bleed’em.—l am quite flattered by you 1 * recommendation—but I think, aftei pracs rising upon your great carcase I am competent to operate upon bullocks as well as pigs.

Buzfuz.—Practising upon me | whatdo you mean, Sir ? I shall bring an Action against you. Bleed’em,—lf you do, I shall be safe as I understand the few clients yon ever had, are about to petition the Court to get you struck off th,e Roll for gross ignorance and negligence.

Buzfuz.—(ln a great rage,) you are a quack, and au impostor, Sir, Bleed’em.—You are an ignorant pettifogger—without law in your head, or a book to refer to ; and ought to be taken into custody for obtaining money under false pretences, Buzfuz.—l shall have satisfaction.

Bleed’em,—l shall be satisfied when you pay my Bill, Good morning Buzfuz. — Communicated,