In these conditions, it seems that a man would have some chance of escaping the double asphyxia, even in descending the cataracts of a Niagara.

Wouldn't a gentle asphyxia by water, now, be the best thing for some of the Broad-Street cellarers?" "Very likely; but they would probably object to the remedy.

"You diabolical scoundrel!" yelled Mr. Whedell, in a partial asphyxia of rage; "if I had a million dollars to-day, I wouldn't give you a cent.