The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-09

"a FC0mey' cOnunueu the other, 'enOngaOt |
this marker, place the balls
Saying which, with most impndent air
ne seized one Of the balls which Captain
Lovett's opponent had just driven into the
pocket, and caught up another one which
was near him.
The matter was growing serious. Capt.
L6yetl's eyes flashed fre-for although he
had mingled good deal among quakers,
and respected that moral sect for their mo-
ralty and quiet demeanoF, he was no nom
resistant man himself He dropped his cue,
and, doubled up fist Of portentous size
sPut those balls upon the table, you sconns
drel,' exclaimed he, imPerasiveIy, and leave
the room!'
Who do you call scoundFel, you Yankee
blackguardR Do you know you are taking
to one Of his maiesty's officers9, Take that
for your impertinence,' at the same time
suiling the action to the word, and giving
Captain Lovett a smart rap across bis shonl-
ders with his che. But in an instant he
received blow on his forehead, exactly
where psychologists locate the organ Of
leventuality-which would have feled an
lox; and submissively acknowledged the. ia
Vor, by measuring bis length on the floor.
His brother officers who were with him,
! had the good sense to see that Bigbee was
TO blame-and, although they looked rather
black at the Yankees, they wisely forebore
20 modest them further-but assisted the
Istunned bully to another room, where, by
the help Of some Testoratives, he soon re-
lowered his senses. His rage and mortif-
lcation at the result Of the rencontre knew
Inc bounds, and, with many bitter oath, de.
elared he would have satisfaction.
Before Captain Lovett left the coffee
house, biIletwas handed him, by Lieut..
James, which proved to be challenges
lperemptory challenge from Captain Bigboe,
lin which ii was insisted that arrangement
should be made foran early meeting, that he
might have an opportunity TO wipe off the
j affront he had received, in Capt. Lovett's
hearts blood.
Captain LoYelt smiled when he saw snch
manifestations Of Christian spirit. tTell
Captain Bigbee,' said he, shat / will moi
baGlk him. He shall have the opportunity
he seeks. Although not fighting man,
am familiar with the duel laws--and if he
will be Tomorrow morning on the banks O,
the Green Canal, near the South Quay, ra
ther secluded spot, he shall have satisfac
ton to bis hearts content.
Lieut.. James bowed politely and with
Idrew3 Captain Lovett went on board tht
Cinderella soon after, and he ordered hi
mate, Mr.. Starbhck, also a veteran whale
hunter, to select the two best harpoons
have them nicely ground and ftted-as al
lopporunity might offer on the morrow o
striking a porpoise. Mr. Starbuek obeye
his superior officer with alacrity, althoug
: he wondered not little why Capt Lovei
, expected to find porpoises in Demerar
: river
The next morning, as soon as all hand
70 were called, Captain Lovett ordered the boz
IN to be manned, and requested Mr. Starbuc
I'd TO take the two harPoons, to each of whic
as some eight or ten. fathoms Of rafting stu
ne were attached, and accompany him on shOf
I'm few moments the boat reached Il
,r- South Quay, where Captain Lovett wasm
"a by several of his eounfrymen, who had Bee
all attracted to the spot BY the rumor of 4
TO duel, as well as several merchants al
other inhabitants Of the place: They. q
art and all demonstrated with Captain Love
ut for his folly d consentingsto eight an En-
eli lish military bully, who was represented
practised dnellisir-an expsrt sWordsms
IN, and an unrvalled marksnan with-a pist
ne being sure of his man al twelve pace
ere Captain Loyett, howeYer, showed no inc
M nation 10 back oui; but, on the contra
,le seemed more cage for enea smen t-s
lalf give that qnarreispme fellow lessor, s.
en- he, (which shall be az service g him
,ed which be win never forget Is long
d name gbee.'
nd TIE challenger with his forsh cad Oh
as mented with large patch 70 cogef tle
,lav pression lee, b the Yankees alehl rs, a
his swollen eyes dimly tWinkling lh
an. fgeT and modification through two 1u
mr. Ilivid ciTcIess accompanied By bis seeo
the soon made bis appearances. He was l0lls
fer ed bya servant with-a pistol case, and
:. Il assortment OF swords. He bowed stflg
Captain LoHet rand Lieut.. James approx
,6s. ed the Yankees asked him if he vas III
to fgh with sWofds-.sIf SO, said be, 4
lain ieye We can suit YOU. we have broa
With us the small sword, neat centlema
ned eapon- lhe cui and thrust, good j
blag melee, end which Wi AMI wei ndi6aFai
sap. wei g duel md he bfodsWord o.
rdly lass, Whichis often preferred those J
IN are deficient "a sSill ~ zee nss IS arm
loon 'Of that privileges aware
piled Captain LoVetl aN4 mean b 8
on. myself 1t. shall not fghl With sWoT