Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-04-05
A Mississippi Fight.

S0Ho loOksDS tiiau 10 tuc IdI-iduu0U
Col. Bowler whispered Mr.. A.
in my ear. s.i.tss. ~
1T is so, replied, and before
could add more, Bowie was by u.s.
My friend introduced us, and soon We
were conversing together.
Il have not seen you for some
time, said my friend, at length.
i am just returning from trip tc
the Rocky MOUNTAINS said Bowie
Really, Mr.. M, wish you had
been along with US. We had severa
fights with the Indians, and in one o.
them / receiyeda bullet in the arm
Unfortunately for my friends, the
gamblers, it is nearly healed and a
terrible look passed over bis features
Our party had a most desperate fight
with a party of Indians, near Coons
Hollow--there weretwelve to one
but we beat them off, SO b3s
At this moment loud, shout
caused us to turn our heads: almost
Immediately the cry,'A man stabbed!
reached our ears. Soon the crowd
opened, and the gambler came forth,
His hands we're covered with blood
and 10 his right hand he bore huge
knife, dripping with blood. Suddenly
he turned, wiped his knife on the
coat of a man who stood near him.
and burst into a loud laugh.
whats all this about9' exclaimed
Col. B. On hearing this, the gam
bier thrust his knife into its sheath
and approached US.
Merely man stabbed that's all,
he said. ANY OF you gentlemen
wish to play cards?'
4 never.play cards with strangers,
said Col. Bowie. aa
why not?' asked the gambler. g
Because, for all know to the con-
trary, the person with whom | am
playing may be gambler was the
instant reply. -
On hearing this a crowd collected
around US.
DO you mean to insult me?'
Insult you'll said Bowie, surveying
the other with a look of contempt
Il insult no man, sir!'
Because you are too much Of a
coward to do So said the gambler,
sneeringly. is this gentleman your
friend2'
"A new friend, SIR replied Bowie.
We'll, insulted him few min.
utes ago, said the gambler.
is this true?' asked Bowie, turn.
ing to Mr.. M. Mr.. Me.
piled in the affirmative. ,g.a
sWhat is your name?' asked Bowie
My name is ,McMullen,' replied
the gambler.
Hal exclaimed Bowie, with alooh
Of delight; ARE you any relation te
the duelist that slew Joe Wingo,
year ago?'
Yes, it was that slew him. re
piled the gambler.
A terrible look passed over Bowie
'Ho!' he exclaimed 'Perhaps yol
do not know that Wingo was m,
cousin. -
Il don't care who he was, returnet
the gambler. IF you wish, ! vii
serve you in the same way
Perhaps continued Bowie,
strange smile creeping over bis fea
lures, perhaps you do not know tina
| l swore to avenge bis death?'
} Then step out this way. and hgh
me like a man. said the gambler
Gran. me one moment said Bow
J ie; perhaps you do no know tina
my name is Col. James Bowie9'
l On hearing this dreaded name, th
gambler staggered back, and gain
Bowie vacantly in the face, ne Ore
, his hand across his eyes. :
! Bowie! BoBie!' he murmured faintl
AYE! James Bowel returned to
} other. Come, come, you wantedd
} fight me two minutes ago-i no
|. comply with your request. ! am % 70
challenged party, and, therefore
choose the weapons and the plac'
Our meeting will take place here, an
our arms shall be the bowie-knlie.
$ Have it as you vish, said q
gambler, as be threw off bis coat.
S Bowie placed his hand behind T.
' back Of his neck, and drew forth
' large bowie-knife. Placing it .
tween his teeth, he threw Oft his r'