The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-25

with the procep. and example aud the
taliph, to whom the event was related.
that he Nigh, be liberal beyond the power
Of gold, commanded it to be recorded for
the benefit OF posteriiy
Snow paliirg on Liverpool Change.
On Thursday, January 1. one Of the
most unexpected and exciting tcenes which
has for some time occurred IA THIS town,
took place on tho AREA of the Exchange
buildings Owing to the sioppage of rail-
way communication, our merchant princes
hnve been, "a It were. showed M; it,
tie business has been transacted on Change,
aud probably anything calculated 10 aiIofd
recreation aud amusement was eagerly
sought after, AS occupation to Ill up their
leisure hours. The snow, which stopped
their serious business, at the same time
afforded them the opportunity Of heal.Aful
recreation. and barge number oil them,
accordingly. engaged in contest Of snow
baling. The scene was one OF a mos,
ouirc character, and can only be duly APP
preca;ed by those who we're fortunate
enough To Ice present, How the contest
originated, we are not exactly informed.
Ii i, said that challenge passed between
the share brokers and cotton brokers, who
dared each other to comba, IN snow ball
warfare on the other hand, a rumor pre-
vailed that member Of each interest en-
tered into single combat, and that, after tie
exchange OF lew shots, additional, forces,
DESTROYS Of sharing IN the honors OF the
DAY came up on both sides, aud then the
tighl became general. The contest cons
meuced about two o'clock and did moi ter.
innate til four To- some Time the battle
ragged with great waste OF AMMUNITION,
and victory seemed doubtiul
The snow bale flew in all directions, IN
come instances infringing somewhat disa
ugrecahly upon the faces Of III. combat
ants May fell in the conflict from the
effect ol blows, others from the Slippery
state Of the ground, bat, nothing dauntod
thos rose agi,n, and rene aed Toe nsht. ape
parenily animated with ihs sentiment
We II conquer, or we I. uohly die.
Hats were knocked OFF, and iroddcn under
foot, muuy OF them being So diNfgured that
they could not he identified by tho owners
In order to keep up continued hire. some
OF the troops made balls while others were
actiycl, engaged in the attack, and the for
NOR, whoa prepared with AMMUNITION, then
advanced 10 the attack Al one period the
cotton corps seemed TO be gaining the ai>
vantage as tbcy drove the enemy into a
corner; the Shareholders. however, after =
slight f,treat, rallied. and almost, routed
their adyersafirs. making n considerable
havoc amongs, Them. It IS ba, justice to
say. that although tie sport was eaniad on
with great spirit on both sides, Ihe utmost
good feeling prevailed, and no exhibition oil
I'll temper occurred All seemed animated
with toe sport Of their school boy days,
and resolved to engage merely 10 liuls
harmless sport. Several squares Of glass
IN the Exchangs newsroom were broken.
aud duriag the beat of battle, bah went
through the window OF the council cham.
Der. where the members OF the health con
mitiec were holding their weekly meeting
\ worthy member of the committee hap
pcned to be speaking st the time aud the
shock of tho snowfall ru, a monetary
stop to the tlow Of his elogueuce but on
ascefiainine that 10 mischief bad been
done he resumed his address Ater the
Warfare had been carried on abnu, an hour.
Capt Greig. the head constable, accompa-
med by one OF the snpetinteuden's and
several ol toe police, came luto the area,
having been directed hy tie maS cs to make
request that the proceedings should be
discontinued. The reason Tor this later
ference wa-. that a. thcte was Il ,arge mob
of persons assembled 20 witness the scene
lhey might ultimately become engaged 10
the sport. aud - lead to a disturbance
Tho chiel constable and his officers were
Immediately surrounded by the gen,lemcg
who had been engaged IN snow bsiliag
| he head constable Was assailei with
snow balls. bis bat knocked of sewers.
times. aud be was otherwise handled rather
roughly. Tie appearance OF the police
produced some excitement, and as those
engaged ia the conflict did not desi,., s.ss-
raj OF the leaders we're marked out aud IA
hen into custody.
Anopg,t these eeutcmemcn We under,
stand, we're sevefa. OF lhe leading cot
ton aid sharc brokers. They were taken
to toe central police office aniid.t loud
hoolings sHd other msiks Of disspprobasiou
towards the police, who, il was conceived
were guilty OF improper interference in the
course ,Aoy had pursued Alter some ex-
Ilsnaiiou the prisoners were liberated, The
battle then recomneue ed, aud WAS conlin,
ned az yigogously as ever for short time,
N then the hard con .tshls apn,o made his