The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-10-28


spirsd within tho area and had notice,
that when Cordell approached Che f's
vendsr. he priest prevented the sale BY BIZ
pious calculations. ] afterwards observed
that on zach successive application Thu
vsnder. before he replied. looked at ih'
priest, who. il every instance. forbid tbs
exchange BY o significant gesture Of hit
long .bory angsr. l remarked also. thai
when Abe ten eagles we're offered. nod oil
his old grey head hsd placed every bird
within the power Of tho purchaser,
When Cordell camo to understand the
character Of the fraud prsc.iced. hc turned
quietly round. and slipping his hand under
the shareholders blanket, fastened upon his
coat collar with the grip Of vice. " Now.
said no, addressing the willy old priest
having voluntarily placed yourself in a
dilemma. you may cling to whichever horn
you prefer Ono of two thngs You mus,
do, withou. delay; either you must furnish
\ cock to comple.s tho match. or relin-
qnish the stake without the forfeit
Quite a sensation prevailed among the
bystanders when these words we're rendered
into Spanish. Significant looks wcre ex-
changed BY tho alguasIs. several of whom
were present 10 preserve order and quiet
The old priest, without abiding to the
charge. began at once TO pelaver abou! the
principles Of honor and the rues o! tho
cock pit.
Meanwhile tho stakeholder managed to
convey the purse with the wagers into the
hands Of the dandy who Immediately tried
to escape from tho edi6ce. Perceising that
Cordell'a object was likely to be defeated
By tho sscre. transfer. | quietly descended
from my elevated position, and OPPORTUNITY
intercepted tho fugitive.
Baflled on every hand, tho villainous old
priest, with a most sanciimonous seeming
turned to protest his innocence and crave
the Generals Interference; bu. TO his utter
Amusement, tho brigadier who was sober
enough to comprehend tho fraud. VISA stand
ing on his feet. with his omnoua revolver
aimed directly a, his consecrated crown
"You cursed old shaveling." said he, il
you don't secure me cock in the twinklinR
Of an eye, Ill send your soul in no, haste
to the devil"
These word, Terminated tho difficulty
The holy man, trembling in his shoes, prom
sed to use his best endeavors. Calling tc
little ragged boy. whose arms clsspcd &c
his breast an ungsinly cockerel no, yet ful
grown, he directed him to bring !, forward
for vendition. Cordel insisted on the righ
to make hi. own selection, but the General
already grown impatient ia consequence o
the unnecessary delay, authorized the par
chase. aud begged TIA. the eon,esiors Nigh
be speedily armed for the fight
In 81 few moments the pii wss ears'ei
excep, by the cookers. to whom was In
trusted the preparation Of the combatants
At length. everything being in readiness
the General desired to address his champion
before the strife commenced The rsques
excited somo n,irth among tho Nexicans
bu, WAS promptly complied with BY tia
gamckeeper. The General put forth his
hand, and taking the cockercl by the bill
Turned bis hesd to one aide and ADDRESSED
him in the following terms:
my good fellow" said he. with an sii
Of sincerity. admirably assumed. tho rela
ton we sustain 10 each other makes il my
duty. before you enter the arena. 10 impfes,
upon your MIND proper sense OF the 70.
sponsibility that rests upon you in this Try
ing moment. BY The nsgges that every
where prevail among the potter states OF
our Republic, have .his day become yoaI
master by solemn purchase and have ih'
right TO dispose Of your service IN whatever
way msy suo.efse @y purposes. But
design you FOR az example Of my nisgnsai'
nifty.
upon tho issue Of tic fgh, IN viirl
you are about to engage. entirely dcpend'
the condition Of your future existence. II
you are defeated, you will be condemned
TO perpetual slavery; but If you arc victor
Gus. you will be- freed from your bondage
invested with the rights Of citizenship, arc
adopted into the grea, family Of American
fighting cocks.
In the coming contest. yon srp to 70
present the frees, aud the happiest people
on the facs of the earth. and IL your kecpiaa
is in,rustcd the honor % their mos, GLORIOUS
nation. The result OF this combat viii hs
emhlemaiie,i OF tue conclusion OF the wal
in which they ara now engaged. II yon
are conquered, all tina, Taylor has achieve,
10 tho mountains, Scott vii loose In IN,
valleys; bu, il YOU are triumphant, shsl
expect to celebrate tho anns erssry Of oai
national independence over haSiy plate o
soup. nj the table OF the victorious General
in the palace Of tho Nontezumas.
go, sir. aud do your duty sHl ma,
the God Of Abraham and Of lsase, and o
Jacob, and Of tbs Thirteen United Colonies
preserve YOU from defeat, and your nation
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