A Halifax paper published a long account of Sir Provo WALLIS whom it alleges to be the sole survivor of the duel between "Chesapeake" and the "Shannon" during the War of 1812. Another claimant for the sole survivorship is John WYNNE of Truro, N.S., who expects to live until 13th Sept., when he will participate in the 126th anniversary of Truro's foundation. Wallis is the senior admiral of the British navy. 83 years ago, he entered the service as a midshipman. He was the third officer of the "Shannon" and when Broke was mortally wounded and Watt, the first lieutenant severely injured, it devolved upon Wallis to take the ship and her prize to Halifax. The old admiral is now over 95 years old, lives in the little village of Funtington in the South of England and has retained his faculties. Wallis, we believe, was born in Halifax, N.S., where his father served a few years as a British official in the dockyard. When about 11 years old, the boy entered the Navy and he has since visited Halifax as duty demanded. (abridged)