The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-26

ducing one that held several gold coins, and
handing it to the chief of the ladrones
"Thank you, Senior! you are very kind!' he
said, as he took in his hand, with apolite bow
and chinked the money
This diamond pin may prove acceptable to
your friend" added, as | quietly removed it
from the bosom of my shirt, and handed it to
the gentleman on his left, who received 1t IN
the same polite manner. ''This diamond ring
| trust you will retain as keepsake?' con-
tinued. drawing the jewel from my finger, and
presenting it TO third. Il beg your pardon,
Senores, !" pursued, ,glancing at Senorita Paula
who with my pistols sill in her possession was
quietly standing within the diligencia, regard
ing the whole proceedings with one OF her
sweetest smiles. Il must not forget this beau
tiful lady; have here" [ went on, at the same
time producing the article, ga very beautiful
gold snuff box-set, as you perceive, with dla-
monds-will your ladyship honor me by &C
ceptng this as slight token of my regard for
the pleasure afforded me by your company and
conversations"
You are a very gallant gentleman, Senor!'
she laughed, taking the two reyoyers in one
fair hand, and presenting the other.
| reached the box toward her but my hand
trembled a little-and just as the present was
about to touch her fingers, it slipped and fell
between US.
IA thousand pardons, Senorita for awk-
wardness!' | said, as | bent down to pick It
up.
4 Now was the all important moment-the
moment of life and death! All were in meas
ure off their guard, and one quick, furtive
glance showed me that the girl still held my
weapons in one hand, with the other remaining
t extended for the prize. lifted the box care
fully; but as | raised myself, | gave a wild
startling veil; and as the Senorita started back
| with the quckness of lightning seized both
weapons and wrenched them from her.
To wheel and commence firing upon the
party was now only the york of a moment.
! The first shot, fortunately, stretched out the
chief the second shot took effect on the nearest
) to him. and by the time the third had been
Z sent to its mission, there arose one ssmpitane-
+ Gus yell of dismay and the astounded robbers
began to scatter in every direction. l had no
a disposition to follow them, however, another
minute they might rally and turn upon me; and
S springing forward, grasped the reins OF freed
mustang, and yaulled into the saddle One
more glance around me showed me the Senorlta
e Paula, upon the body of the chief, her laugh
e ter changed to grief and some of the scattered
towards bringing their weapons TO bear on me
"Adios Senorita and Senores!" said /, Bit
|, terly, che laughs best who laughs last!'
/, The next moment was dashing away, down
s the road, the half rallied robbers pouring attel
e me a volley, but fortunately not touching THEN
Il mark. They would have followed me doubt
J, less in hot pursuit but for the wholesome dread
e they had of the still undischarged weapon. AS
it was | escaped, and entered the town o
e Peubla in triumph; where il is almost needless
to add a Narrative of my exploits made me
II hero and lion for the time Here l sold my
e captured mustang and trappings for enough tt
A indemnify me for what [ had disposed OF II
,e the way of presents, and the next day saw mt
q an inside passenger of the same diligencla ei
y route for Mexico, where | arrived In safety
Y, without any further event worthy of note.
le What became of the robbers and their beau
a tiful accompce never learned; but the lesso
TAUGHT me on that Journey have not forgotten
and during the remainder OF my stay IN tha
" country, no pretty woman ever had me mono
le of being my business contidante, or OF gettn|
i porsession of my tusty and untaillng reyolverS
rs THE GREAT BATTLE.-Those who have bee
have to contend with the combined powers c
England, France and Spain, will be startled
N know that she will one day have to fight
L. fearful battle, not with three nations only, bu
with the autocracy and monachy of the Who'll
l world, with the exception of France which vii
take sides with US This battle is to be th
e battle Of 'fArmageddon." The full particular
t. of this interesting intelligence are furnished b.
c -l1n pN
D. holding forth to the people Of Baltimore LII
OF data from which he derives his information ar
If very ancient, and are found in the bible wher
n the great event is described by the prophet
pens of Ezekiel and John in the Apocalypse
ne A synopsis of what is TO happen according
y the views OF 1Ir Pitts, is thus given by th
If, Baltimore Patriot:
II. "Tbat the United States would be invade
I'd by monarchy. That Russia would be the lead
ID inc power, and that all the autocracy of th
as world would be allied with Russia agains
lie America, but France; that France would b
I'd with US in the end, as she had been with us /
beginning That an armament, such as tn
u world never saw. composed of millions, woul
c. invade our country; that the battle field wa
I'd the valley Of the Mississippi, (see Eze. xxxl1
Sc H.; that heaven would be upon our side; thf
n in this dreadful fray there would be troubl
as such as never was. That the United State:
w being the exponent and representative OF re
es publicansm, extending its borders from sea
a sea, and from the lakes in the north heaye
IS only knows how far SOUTH arose in formldab
OK defiance of autocracy; and that Russia, en-
IS bracing an area of one-seyenth of earthl
wv terra firma, and arising in dreadful grandeu
must in self defense attempt the extinction
1g popular freedom; that these two tormldabI
powers, lowering and eliminating to the hea'
Nv ems. like dreadful clouds, surcharged with th
be elements of ruin, would shock the world wit
their collision, and drench the earth with boot
~ ''That our great country would never be div
ne ded, that our Union, like noble ship, thong
E: her liye-oak timbers would yield and qulver
IN the tempest, would ride the storm in safet.,
That monarchy would be overthrown-reput
e licanism everywhere prevail, and nations leal
war no more"
lie; A Washington correspondent tells the 70
IS lowing amusing anecdote of what took plae
IL the other dav at WASHINGTON party.