The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-16
LICENSED BUALIES.

It is so sensible and to the point,
that we give the entire article. II the
DR.. will o1Ey maintain the position he
has taken against these bowling brag-
adocio's, in exposing their bullying /
threats of cowardice, he will achieve a /
more enviable position in the minds of
honest men, than in publishing, on a |
credit, the lies of cowardly set Of |
wretches far below the character he
has herein portrayed. Such sentiments
as the Doctors's come from the lips of
none but the fearless dignifed gentle
man, who needless Of The popular voice,
gives utterance TO sentiments of truth.
Here is the document; we endorse it Ia
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"In every community in the West
there is clase of nondescripts-men
who occupy a middle position in so
ciety, between the bully and BLACKBOARD
and the accomplished gentleman. 1t
is a mystery how this qtasi cqaracter
is maintained with apparent consisten
cy to evil being greater than the re-
straining influences of the good and
true men, they finally sink to their pro-
per level, aud become drunkards row
dies, and desperadoes. This picture,
however revolving to all the better
feelings of humanity, is not over drawn
or too highly colored. We can see mis-
cradle creatures in every stage OF this
{ demoualizing malady, walking our
streets by day and by night. Being
bankruptin purse and wanting In self
: respect, they attempt by violence to
; command that difference which their
conduct has forfeited. Having "seen
better days" and associated with rein
: ed people, they possess the external
I characteristics of gentlemen, Their
: captivating manners and pleasing ad.
' dress render them agreeable, and throw
t the unexpected and inexperienced OF
: their guard. They have physical eour
: age. are reckless and abandoned, and
are on that account the very worst as
J sociates for young men, VINO ar,
9 easily lead astray by such jovial com
! panions. They disdain tolabor although
reduced to the utmost extremity, ant
must resort to every rascallity expedi
. ent by which to support their familie
IS and keep up appearances. Fine elothe
j. they must have and they run thei
J. faces" and obtain credit wherever the,
1t can. They will almost compel by fore
q quiet tradesman to trust them, ant
It promise them to pay when they max
I a raise" The question naturally arise
] how do they make a rise ? We leav
!. the solution Of that problem to b
! solved by those who have loaned then
i money; or played marked cards wit
a such excellent fellows.
it To play the bully is their highes
e ambition. To make the night hide
4 Gus with savage yells and diabolical be
lows is esteemed glorious fun. The,
wish to be considered dang rous me,
: and do all in their power TO establish
q such disreputable name. Ifperchanc
) they can fad some timid man owe
s. whom they can display their wonder
q full daring, it is a subject of gener;
e congratulatlon among themselves.
II they come in contact with brave d.
= termined man, they will not give biz
: fair chance, but seek every adyar
tage, and if iti is necessary for the
: own safety, he IS assassinate. Fair pla
"a in ideally combat is unknown il the
y code of honor, or rather dishonor. I
d all the broils and street fights whicl
a have occurred in Shreveport for tou
e years, who has heard that good Of
q !. question. @Are you ready :" adde's
= ed to an adversary. A stranger or
man without friends bis no chance e
bis life in deadly combat, although be
has been forced into it. Those II
n marks are applicable alone to the cla'
n we are describing.