The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-01-02

''Do not stand pottering there, said
an old hunter, who wept, however in
spite of himselef, while he chided. ''Tbe
r;yerhive will be swarming in few min
uts, and we shall have the bloodiest
sport ever seen in New Madrid -
Even as he spoke, number of bu-
giles walled ont together-ominous warn
ing that the boatmen were mastering for
general melee. Rapid runners then
flew over every part of the village, sum
moning the male inhabitants to collec!
for the common defence.
In about half an hour from the incep-
ton ofthe difficulty, the two parties were
arranged in opposing lines, with dis
lance intervening of not more than
twenty PAGES. They might, perhaps,
amount TO two hundred on each side,
and it was impossible to say which band
presented the most diabolical appear
ance-thc boatmen in their red shirts
and bareheaded, or the townsmen, swart
Spaniards and long-bearded F'renchmen,
with sprinkle OF half breed Indians
There were many guns and pistols,
and knives and hatchets in either Inc.
The silver rays Of the moon, bright as
day, revealed it all, and caused beth
sides to pause before commencing
battle so extremely dubious
Suddenly the red head Of Bill Coul-
ter might be seen advancing half way
into the open space betwixt the two lines,
IS he cried out in stentorian voice
which might have served charging
host instead Of trumpet.
81 don't want other folks to do my
fghtin. no how. .jist let the Teller what
hit me the jaw iolter with the rock walk
out here, and if he can whoop me- the
wild cats ull treat, and if whoops him
"Sodom" shall give ne free night in
her liquor shops. What dye say:"
That's fair. 1urrah for Bill King"
shouted the hoatmcn.
That fair. Hurrah for John w ak
err" echoed The Sodomites.
\ well dressed young man Of fine
Intelligent countcnance, then left the
ranks Of the citizens and moved towards
the wild Cat king" but he had scarce
iy made four steps, when female
sprang after him, seized him, both arms
around the neck, crying in words Of
heart rendins anguish. ooh! do not
fight that dreadful man, who has already
Killed several with single blows withhstist
In vain the husband cndeavorcd to
shake Of the hold Of those atfectiouate
arms. She would not let him go. At
the instant, two richly dressed gentle
men arrived on the ground as specta-
tors, from a keel-boat which had Just
landed.
''If his woman wont let him fight,
Why let some one else stand in his shoes
its all one to Bill Coulter But II
fight III have, or chaw up the town and
spit it out like tobakkef juice" again
shouted the ruffian.
That fair roared the boatmen-
but this time there came no echo from
the line of the Sodomites." Coulter's
proves was too we'll known.
Sing out what yen do, OF else Will
have general rumpus, once more ex-
claimed Bill, chamPing his teeth and
foaming at the mouth like 4 mad wolf.
John Walker shall fight, " said sew
eral Of the citizens, advancing to tear
away 5 the Americans wife who still
| chung to him with the strength Ct des-
pair, and shr;eking most piteou3ly as the
men strove to loosen her grasp.
81 this moment one Of the richly
dressed spectators moved into the open
area. Boatmen and citizens alike were
struck with his noble and commanding
form; erect and stately as tower, and
with a look Of imperial majesty that sat
Ike seal of authority and kingship on
his brow, lofty and ample as that given
by sculptors 10 the statutes of O!ymp;an
Jovc.
Il an always ready to do battle for
any LADY," said the stranger, bowling
low with lnoc!; courtesy, to the "wild
cat" chief.
/ Then YOU take it Up, do You: asked
Bill! rncasur:-+sta3 the other with his eye,
apparently mel mach pleased with the en-
change of antagonists.
81 de-" was the laconic reply.
"Thcn strip OF your fine fixens or
they'll git bloody as we'll as dirty--lor
IN goin to pound you up for sassage
meat"
''Neyer mind me, but look out for
yourself" said the stranger advan cling
The wild cat king aimed several
heavy oyerhanded blows, which the 9TH
er cody parted. The stranger then
watched his opportunity, and as the fee
attempted to break through his guard for
the purpose of graphing, dealt quick
direct punch taking effect in the pit of
Riil's stomach, which sent him Keeling
to the Garth
"Yoa can't do that again cried the
wild cats as he rose to his feet and
pitched towards his adversary, furious
with pain aud notification But this
time he received cash above the right
eye that again pat him on his back.
''That wasn't done fair, Bill remark
ed, as he leaped up and struck at his
enemy. A deep cut of sharp knuckles
over the left eye cost hin another tum-
! BILE in the dust
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