Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-10-07
A CARD.

Fellow ClTIzENs:-I am heartily asha
med that | am compelled 10 acknowledge
that have ever condescended 80 far as Il
have even talked with Alexander nj
Gwin, w. L. Battle, and their accompi
ces, as they are hell up 10 the public gaze
but wish 10 prevent that infamous Scoun
drel and BLACKBOARD, Gwin, from practi
sing imposition and deception upon my sis
ter,in-law, is my apology. You are aware
that he and w. l.. Bate have denounced
me as liar, but you cannot fail to per.
ceive, that have adduced proOfin every
instance where have made an assertion
and proven things too, by diSintereSted
gentlemen whose shoes this clan is unwor-
thy 10 black. 1t is but fair to look at the
motives Of each party, by which they
were acluated. 1t is very evident that
neither Dr. Henderson, Mr.. Lamar, nor
myself, were expecting any benefit by the
result of things alluded to, Except the
welfare of Miss Lowry,) consequently
there was no inducement to miSrepresent
on our part-neither was there any in
dncement for that rillian Bate to lie, un'll
OWNS company threatened his life. But af,
ter certain threats were made against him,
the contemplate rascal Joined this lying
club, notwithstanding his opinion was that
Gwin was one OF The Gerry louest o crea-
ton. Look now on the Grin side, and
you will see that they expected 10 be ben
Gifted, and consequently had many IN
ducemcntS TO peyurc themselves.
viii now allude to a false statement OF
w. B. Dameron, and will give you his
motive tor having told apalpable lie in his
certificate, and will prove that il was TO his
interest to lie, He, it was who brought
the challenge from Alexander Nj. Gwin'
that long cared Jack ass, in human shape.
As refused to recognize this brdying an
imal as a gentleman, according to the rules
Of honor amongst duellists, it next devolv-
ed upon his dog, Cameron, to chalenge
me. But he having tailed to do this, con,
sidered that he had laid himself liable It
cenSure; and therefore to obviate this, con.
cluded 10 certify to pack of lies.
Iregret 10 be under the necessity OF cal
IEg The name of beardleSs boy, (Wm
+. Lowry,) in the matter, but as he is q
mere child, in years and experience, h,
Suffered himself to lie most miserably du-
ped by tina, apash looking rogue, Gwin
whose sole obi ect was 10 steal from hlm
and his sister; being infatuated by OWNS
fiac-sy un lies, and thereby induced to 81 {
he certificate which was published las
week. 1t is my honest conviction tina
10th Gwn and Bate will end their days
in dance, bling suspended by hemFen
cord Jctceea the heaueas and the carth.-
But sincerely trust that may lie SO for
tuuate as to inherit their carcaSes, for post
martum inspection, as | am persuaded
that they are remarkable for certain mon
siroStieS. My impression is that any
man who will act as these creatures (Gwr
and Balte) have, will not hesitate to steal
am not afraid OF this tribe Of monkeys
as they have stated, for attacking thei
characters: lut to be candid, will comics
thus much, that could | be SO fortunate al
to own heavy bag of gold, and should bt
transporting ii home, through thick, dar|
swamp, all alone, many miles from carilizet
bangs, and Alexander NJ. Gwin, knowing
that | would have a certain road to travel
ve,ily believe that he might be so coura
gous as to place himself behind tree
+, with the view Of firing ball at me, for thu
purpose of counting my cash, This i
: courage, is it not!
Cautton.-I would say TO the public, tina
Bate is fully aware that he cannot be pat
ronized any longer as a commission mer
chant at Yazoo City. Knowing this, hi
object will be to get cotton into his posses
: sion, in order to steal the proceeds and the
TO look for Texas, in partnership wu
Gpin. Look out for there's, tarmorsH
i, ROBT. J. COLLINS, M. d.
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