Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16
A Mississippi Fight.

ioOhihS man Is tuc lal iafneu tOl. DoNle!
whispered Mr.. Nj, in my eu.
1t is so,' replied, and before could
add more, Bowie was by us. Ny friend
introduced us. and soon we were ,onvers-
ing together.
4 have not seen you for some time
said my frienl, at length.
Il am returning from a trip to tn. Rocky
Mountains said Bowie. Really. Mr..
M wish you had been along with us.
We had several fights with the Indians
and in one of them | received a bullet in
the arm Unfs'sun~trly for my friends,
the gamblers, it is nearly healed and a
terrible look passed over his features
Our party had a most desperate fight with
party of Indians near Coon's Hollow
there were twelve to one-but we beat
them off,
At this moment loud shout caused MS
to turn our heads; almost Immediately the
cry Of a man stabbedp reached our ears.
Soon the crowd opened, and the gambler
came forth. His hands were covered
with blood. Suddenly he turned, wiped
his knife on the coat of man who stood
near him and burst into loud laugh.
What's all this about?' exclaimed Col
b. On hearing this, the gambler thrust
the knife into its sheath and approaching
us.
Merely a man stabbed-that's ALL he
sail. ANY ofyou gentleman wish to play
cards?
i never play cards with strangers, saij
Col Bowie.
why n2t?'
because, for all | know to the contrary
the person with whom am playing may
be gambler was the reply.
On hearing this crowd collected
arounl us.
'Do you mean to insult me?'
Insult you!' said Bowie, surveying thu
other with look of contempt-'I insul
no man sirl'
| because you are too much of a coward
to do so, said the gambler sneeringly.-
Is this gentleman your flicnd?'
y new friend, sir replied Bowie.
We'll | insulted him few minutes ago
said the gambler,
I is this true?' asked Bowie, turning t.
Mr. M--repliel in the affirmative
What is your name?' asked Bowie
My name is McMullen,' replied tn
gambler.
Hal exclaimed Bowie, with look {
delight, are you any relation to the duel
ist that slew Joe Wingo, year ago?'
Yes. it was that slew him, replied tn
gambler.
a terrible look passed over Bowie
face.
! 'Ho!' he exclaimed. Perhaps you d
not know that Wingo was my cousin.'-
i don't care who he was,' returned tn
gambler. If you wish, will serve yo
the same way
Perhaps continued Bowie, a strang
smile creeping over his features, 'perhap
you do not know that | swore to aveng
his death?'
! Then step out this way, and f. 5ht IN
like man
Grant me one moment. Perhaps 20
do not know that my name is Col. Jane
Dowie?'
On hearing this dreadful name, tn
gambler staggered back, and gazing d
Bowie, vacantly in tho lace, he drew hi
hand across his eyes.
Bowie Bowie!' he murmurd.
Aye! James Bowel returned the otl
er Come, come, you wanted to fight m
two minutes ago-I now comply wit
your request. | am the challenged part,
and therefore, | choose the weapons an
the place. Our meeting will take pla,
here, and our arms shall be the Bow
, knife
Have it as you wish, said the gamble
throwing off his coat.
! Bowie placed his hand behind the bac
Of his neck, and drew forth huge bowl
knife. Placing it between his teeth
threw off his coat and rolled up his sleeve
8 4 am ready he said in clear, ringir
voce.
4 so am t. said the gambler.
Three cheers for Bowie, were given
the crowd. Bowie smiled, while the gan
bier bit his lips with rage.
Make room,' said Bowie, L can't fig
" without clear field. Come, Mr.. MENU
- len arc you ready?'
Ies!' cried the gamble.
Bowie raised the knife high above h
6 his head and sprang upon him. Boz
g struggled for an instant, and fell to Il
I. floor. They rolled over the deck, Il
II crowd making way for them, until the
reached the railing Suddenly strea
n of blood flew from the gambler 'sright ar
d and he uttered cry ofpain. Still he Ike
h his hold. Again they rolled over al
= again Bowie plunged the kuife into h
e arm. Suddenly each released his hold
C the other, and sprung to his feet. Wi
If the quickness of lightning tho gambl
h changed his knife from his wright hand
n his left, and sprang towards Bowie
Bowie met him half way and drawn
back his arm, he plunged the knife into
O. body; the gambler held up his hands dro
! ped his knife, and staggered back. Bo,
y. w. ic followed him step by step. still plum
ing his knife into his body. At the fit
- blow the gambler fell dead.
~ ~ tits over 1 said drawing long brea,
~ Gentlemen said, Bowie placing
foot npon the oouh]ar,s hrooct onJ /