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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
THE LAST OF HARPER'S FERRY

No sooner had John Brown and his mad fol
than the whole Locofoeo party charged the
blame of it on the r cpubliean party, and &C.
eused them Of being in some way connected
with it. Pretending TO believe these charges
true, Senator Mason. of Virginia. so soon as
Congress met, procured the appointment of a
democratic committee Of investigation, with
himself as Chairman, fully authorized 10 ex-
anime The whole subject This Investigation
has been vigorously pressed for months, aud
the result is just what We expected, and knew
it would be. Not single spark of evidence
has been procured to show that anybody but
John Brown aud bis twenty-tbree men knew
anything abou, ii. More than this, it positive
ly appears that nobody else did know anything
on the subject. Nat even Garrit Smith, and
bis radical school Of aboIitionists, were aware
of Browns plans, and he has commenced &C,
tons Of SANDER against certain parties for
charging that he gas connected with the mal
scheme.
So complete has been The aequittai Of a
Republicans, aud all others 10 the North, laat
in a recent speech in Congress, the Hon. Hen
ry Winter Davis, of Marylaod, in speaking Of
this matter, says:
"The utmost uigiiaacs Of ttco governments
has .fa,led to trace single connection V,th
any body Of men in any State. Two Of
Browns eonfederates were arrested in Peno-
sylvania without warrant, aad carried wiihoat
a guard 10 jail in Virginia. His arsenal con-
tanned two hundred Sharpe's rifles, and some
thing over thousand pixies; bis array coDsist-
ed Of about twenty men, and such we're the
means provided iy eighteen millions Of people
Tor the inVasion OF ten inillioas for though
rniaar promised hin suecor, no one eUa salo
body Of aaen 0, single nan marching 10 JON
nm or TO rescue him. It tthe iaves'igatioal
negatives tue existence Of any conspiracy
against cur Fsaee in tho free 5tates 9f tae
! Confed6gacy. Neithef the plan uof tie cEscu-
tiou revealed any higher intelligence or greats
er power behind tie crazy enthusiasts who act
ed 10 tie tragedy. To lay tl.is blood al the
door of great Political party OF our fellow
citizens, who now control the government Of
every free State except Two, in spite Of the in
digu .ui denial Of all their representatives, here,
and aoifhout particle Of proof in Jtct, is
NOT REASONABLE"
Such is the honest statements and option
OF an able aud honest Southern member Of
Congress, md i. confirms all we have said
heretofore on the subject. They prove the
utter reeklesness and fnlsehood of all these
charges made BY Lecofoco politicians, aud the
people everywhere can now see What the truth
is, and act eceordiugly. q
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
"MAN VAS MADE TO mnL1nN y

MAN VAS MADE TO MOURN"
50 said The iuimtitabie Robert Burns, and.
9 a great extent, no doubt, he was right
here Is DO season OF the year at which people
re more liable TO contract disease, than at tue
resent The mary sudden changes OF tcn.
eratnFc, the damp aud siu,h OF dissolvlng
pow aided TO the foilies OF many prevailing
'shiobs, send tAeusauds TO preuature graves.
aan nothing prevent this? We have but %
ent'on doctor Lindsey's Improved Blood
aarcheF, aud tue question i, answered. -
lead the certificates of its efficacy. Try
otie, aud It satisfaction is not given, he
ioney will oe rafuadeI Said by ali the pfia
ipal druggists N the Union. Sec advertise
leus.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Public Sale
OF fsEbL ESTsTE.

pY vI-tue OF order of the Orphans Court Of
np Bedford County, the subscriber will expose 10
sale by public outcry, on the premises, on Friday
the 10Th day of April 1860, following real estate
late the pr operty of John Roudebush. decd, viz:
a tract of land containing about thirty one acres
With tbout an acre and halt cleared and under
fence, and good spring of water upon it, situate
in Union Township, in said County, adjoining the
Mansion place OF said decedont and land OF Thomas
Liugentelter.
Sale to commence at one o'clock P. NJ of sail
day.
I'ERiaS :-One third of the purchase money at
the confirmation OF the sale, third on fhe first
day OF october 1860 aHii the remaining third the
first day Of April 1861 the purchaser r to give iudg
meRt bonds for the two payments. Immediate pos
session of the property viii Jc givea.
GEORGE NJ. HULSINGER,
Admir- Of Jno. Roaiebu sh dec ~.
March 23 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23

EtSNECU F0RS' NQTICE.-Lgtters testalnentary
-aA having been granted to the subscribers, living
in Cumberland Valley Township, tile Estate Of
Wm. H.Weltling, late of sal township, decd all
persons indebted 10 said estate notified TO make
payment Immediately, and those having claims
against the will present item properly suthen-
tcaied FOR settlement.
JOHN TENfLING,
March %, 1860 Executor
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Xe:ise Of Enggis;tfea

an ,EhEAss Kin. Snall. son and heir at lar AZ
w Jseet ST.cl 'ate Of Fast Pgoyi5e9c,, -
sap, Bedtsl't County, deed, tiat Ssi J scob snail
oy IDS aH Nlll aa3 testament devised a, jais rsai
estsfe @ his VIE, during her Ef,. aud afYer "a.
death to ee diFi5ed among tue heirs: tha. >Se
willow is da&d, leaving issue seven heirs. 10 ,r;t,
aria, inferaa.Tied with oaatAaa Stat.er. res,3ng
IN Story Co., Iowa, Jacob 5ael, rssid.ng in Carrai
Co, Ill.,, George Snell, residing IN Pennsvigat,ia'
Caroliae, int,rfnaried wi,h Jaco6 H. gsri,d3llsr
nnw dad residing in Blair Co., Pa, Christonhe,
Smell residing in Bedford County, Caroli3p ed
Catimfine Aaaspaker, clllireu 0i Catharipu Nan
speakeF,dec Of whom O. L. Shsnaoa i t-Iar5;Sn
ana David AaEspcake., another heir Of said CaIbs'
zine, who IS minor, and las no guardian. rssa;ro
ln CirEel Co., H., and Wm. Smell, the pstitiont%S
residing in Beaturd Co, Pa. that said tss,1fas
died seized Of tr4et of land in East Providence
Township, adjoining inds Of Samuel Peck. John II
Barton, Vim. Gray and Abraham Bnzz ,rd al,tf con
tsinins one lln dred acres and lying on both side.
of the Turnpike Road, on RAYS Hin
Notice is therefore hereby given, taat In persp.
ence Of writ of Partition or Valuation 20 ,ne d.
rested, ] will proceed to hold an Irauisition or
aluatlon on the premises, TUESDAY, the 81 dav
of April, next, when and where all Interested NAV
attendi If they see proper.
M. S. FLUKE, Sheriff.
Sherid>s ofiice Bedford, March 0. 1880.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23

! /, looks as If this was not '.bsesn! year''
for Sham Democracy.
r. q IAe Chicago Times Ar. Danelsss honis ar
gsul"t the morhlsg after Eisc'ian, has the
following raetuiiy comic notioc
"NorloE TO BErrERs ALI persops who
pave clalnis against persons in this oficc for
ooo's, bats, caps, coats, and various ether
ihing' y lie Wy Of wearing apparel, lost by
Us aid "ou b. item, Gu the late election, are
9o''bed to a?ply ou Monday next, in the fore
aoon, between the hours OF 10 aud II O'Clock.
70 FreTentcohinsion, ouf friends will approach
Aths office from Washington street, return by
/. .liadison street,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Borough Election.

The election in this Borough last Friday re-
suited iu The success of ihe Locofooos, gener-
ally. We elected the High Constable by 4
votes Of a majority, and Auditor by 46. One Of
our Justices Of he Peace, Esq. RadebaugE
was only beaten 2 votes The majority Of
Hugh Moore, for Judge of Election, was only
10 votes over Martin Millbarn. Mr.. Moore
ran considerably behind his ticket. His ana
jorily last year Wis "a Mr.. Moore, Instead
OF attending bis duties as Judge, was cut of
bis seat half the day elociiouoering, and yet
ran behiDd his party vote The Peoples
Party had the power to have elected their
whole ticket, had our men stood firm. as it
is, VIC gain considerably over last years vote.
APOLOGY mo paper was issued from this
Office last week. We were disappointed 10
getting paper. This is The first time We have
missed pspei for several years
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Opening Of the Campaign.

Al meeting Of the citizens Of Ise Borough
Of Bedford aud vicinity, belonging 10 the peo-
Fle's Party, held at he Court House, on Ion-
DAY evening, the 9h March inst, oalied fcr
the purpose Of effecling more complete or
gauizltion-- E7an P9nnelI was called to the
chair, aud John Helm was app ;ned Secretary.
The following constitution was tiieD submit
.toht, Reamer, Bedford John r. Eowrv, I1upewe
y l,.s 10 B. Ramsy. Rloods Run; JohA : Sgcum, Fai
''i"oo Nov. 4, 1853.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23

EsAEUU TORS N0TICE.-Letters testanlenta-
"A ry the estate OF Hannah Miller, late OF
Londonderry township, decd, having been granted
to the subscriber, all persons knowing themselves
indebted to said estate are requested TO make i'm
mediate payment, and those having claims wIl pre-
sent them properly authenticated for settlement.
II. +. LEHMAN
March 2s, 1850 Executor.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Na.;ee to GelTee:afS.

NOTICE is hereby given ts the collectors Of 1860
IN --thst their duplicates must be settled BY the
FsbTuary Court OF 1851 Those whose duplicates
settled at Eiat Tine will be allowed sxper ccnt
for collection, and all ncgee.iag this nutioe viii s
pushed imm ediately after that Tine By order Of
the Commissioners H. NICODEMUS
March 9, iS6G.--c Clerk.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.--Thc undersigned, aI-
IA poiE$ed Auditor, 20 ascertain the balance in
the hands OF Charles Hoynlan, Admir- OF Samuel
Hoyaan, deed, and distributs the same, viii al.
tend to the duties OF his appointment at his Office,
Ia tie Borough Of Bedford, on the 9th day oi
April next, at which time all interested can attend
r. ID. BARCLAY, Auditor
March %, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
BEDFORD LYGEuM.

ihe Bedford Lyceum will meet at the Cour.
'ise ou Saturday evening next, al 6a o..
ek. The public are invited to attend. De-
.mtr. a lex King; Essayisi, s. L Rassell.
stion-ssShould the U. s. Government es-
sish and provide Tor the support of nation
Hlblic school system2" Leaders in debate.
". Dickerson, 4. L. Lyon.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23

BEDFoRD Tp.-Iu Bedfcra 1ownshir, toe
Democrats elected their Whole ticket except
Michael Nawgel for Supervisor who was beaten
l8 votes by Capt. Geo Smith The majority
Tor Judge, aud most other officers, was less
than 2o-a gain of about 80 Tor the Peoples
Party Cool
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
New JaHeIrY.

THE subscriber has opened out new
Il splendid assortment of all kinds d
most fashionable Jewelry- -consistingin D
Breast Pins, Finger Rings, Ear Rings, &c.
Cali and see his stock.
del4 DANIEL BORDF
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
&g,erieF.

w are autho.tzed 10 announce the naiag Of Ep-
w MIND BEsEIL, Of Uuiea Towss,.ip. as 4 csr,
eid"te 10 the ofiice ef Se,riH .et 10 tie a..
elslon Of the Peoples Genaiy ConTeatioa.
March %, 1861
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
A TEL-LIE-GRAPR.

The tollowiug lying dispatch was sent fron
This place on Saturday. It is a lie ont Of the
whole cloth. There has been gain 10 BED
ford Borough and township Of about SO sote-
over last year, and large gain 10 the whole
Couaty for the Peoples Party:
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Protil6notargshiD.

NDb Vii please announce Dr. TN. Byrcs. Of
E PattsaSFille as a candidate for Prothoaatorv
subj ct e the decision Of TIE Peopla's County
Conyeutiol. Yours, Sc. MANY
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Caution.

A Lii persons cautioned against purchasing
N Note given by Abraham Sicily and payable to
ohm L.. Hill, fer $l25,e0, Cue on the lst April
1861 said Note has been pledged to the subscri-
ber. GEORGE TR0UTMAN.
March 23, 1850.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Election al Bedford. Pa.

BEpFoRD, March l7.--Ai tue election yes
terday, Bedford district gave increased Dem
oefatio majorities.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
HATS AND nApSt

THE largest assortnent in town, of bean
model and fabric, comprising every pattern.
and quality, CHEAP as ike goods arc to be ha
the United States, at OSrER & CARN
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
WWI "a -@%@B wRlJ saaM

WE have on hand three new two horse Wa
w which we will sell cheap in exchange fol
kind of grain, or give reasonable credit the
A. B. CRAMER X G
Oct. Z, 1859.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23

We have received lotier requesiiag US to
send our paper one year for one d1lsr ldls
We cannot do, 5 sc is not too much. We
will send i: in Clubs of 10 for Sl0o each, in
advance, or from this tim, until after the PIE !.
sidenial election for S1,00.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Ene Triumph in Chicago.

] be following is the vote for Mayor 10 Chi
~eapo at tho recent Charter Elecpon:
iWGrdS. WENTWORTH, r. CCRNEE. d.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
OLIVER . CLARK, SAMCEI N. HAL
q. e.. CLARK, g. CO.,
FLOUR, FIED, GROgEY
AMI
Produce store,
saffe Street. aert Eo0T 10 Lutheran Cha
CUMRER ND. Md


A well selected stock Is now open, and offer
"A families aud country dealers, consisting Of
ily, Extra aud SIperhne Flour. Corn Meal,
and Rye Chop. Shorts, Ship-stuif, and Bran,
Orleans, Porto Rica, Muscavado and refined Su
Golden and S. II. Syrups, Molosses, Imp
Young Hysnn, and Black Tea, Java aad Rio c
of the best quality. All kinds of Spices, ri
in barrels and jars, Candles. Soap Mackerel.
Herring, Water, Sugar, Soda, EdinbArg, and
ger Crackers, Peaches. Strawberries, Pine a
and Grecn corn, PUT up in can, expressly for
lily use. choice loL Of LIQUORS, consist
Wines, Brandies Rum and " his6ey, selected
care. Tobacco and Segars Of vauous brands,
Il variety of other articles usually found in Stol
Additions 10 the stock will be frequently I
SO as to keep up general assortment; ali q,
are invited TO call before purchasing elsewhere
kinls of grain and country produce fought for
or IN exchange for goods
April 8, l859.-ly.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23

Fam y Bibles, and all varieties of the Ilolt
Scrip tare ;, Of the best quality, aud ar ow ries,
are afw- -ays On baud ~ l3sdfarI isf.,Eg perss;-
tory, Store Of Saai'l sbuek & Gu.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-23
Weutworih's r.. maj ,rity,

Weut~orih's II. maj rity, 1,24G
This is the largest sote anl the largest Re-
publican majority ever cas-. at a Charter siee-
ton in that CITY. The aggregate votes foi
Mayor at tie two preceding Election rcspec-
lively were as follows
1858. Hsines, 8.64l
f3rtinarh 4cT
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-19
Fable Of the Wandering jew.

The legend of Jew ever wandering and
never dying, even from the crucifixion of
Jesus ''to this day" has spread over many
European countries. The accounts as in
all fables. do not agree. One version is
this: When Jesus was led to death op-
pressed bv the weight Of the cross, he
wished to rest himself near the gate AT
the house of a Observation-Disclosures
This man, however, sprang = forth and thrust
him away. Jesus turned towards him.
SAYING; shall rest, but thou shalt move
on till ! return" And from that time he
has had no rest, and is obliged necessarily
TO wander about Another version is that
given 10y Matthias Parisicnis, "a monk OF
the thirteenth century; When Jesus was
led from the tribunal Of Piatus to death,
the doorkeeper, named Cartaflious, pushed
him from behind, with his foot, saying
q" Walk on, Jesus, quickly: why dost thou
tarry?' Jesus looked athifn gravely, and
said: J. walk on, but thou shalt tarry till
] come And this man. vino is still alive,
wanders from place to place, in constant
dread OF the wrath to come. a third le-
gend adds that this wandering jew falls
sick every hundred wears, but he RECEIVERS
and rcnews his strength; hence, it is that,
even after so many centuries, he does not
look much Older than a Scptuagnariau.-
Thus much for the legends. Not Que Of
the ancient authors makes even mention
of such an account. The first who reports
some such thing j. q monk of the thir-
tecutA century, when. as i known. the
world was filed with pIou~ fiction. even 10
disgust However, the story hes spread
far, 50 that IL mas become q pTOycrb, lie
runs about like a wandering Jew There
are not persons wanting VIII" a--olt to have
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-19

4 CUEIosITY-Dr. CpdegraT removed
Yesterday from one of the eyes OF Mr.
Geo Buckley, living animal, called a cys;
ticcrcus cellulosa or snake 1t has been
living there for two years, and at times
could be distinctly observed while n,.'-ing
in the watery portion of the eye. When
examined under the microscope, it pre-
scented curious appearance, beil.s an
eighth OF an inch in length and possessed
of a head and tail resembling that Of ths
common tadpole. The doctor succeeded
in removin. it alive, but when eXposed to
the atmosphere it Immediately expired
Ii can yet be seen at the doctors Office
ITacc,nGS Ga-chc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-19

THIS i not the first time the Southern
Scce>sion>ts Und Disuniouists have boIJed
the Democratic organization. In 1852, un-
der the name of Nul!iticrs, they rallied
against the glorious patriot and hero OF
New Orleans. They threw South Carolina
against him. but their action had no other
effect than ~ increase his majority in the
nation. In 1896 they opposed Martin Van
Burcn and carried against him three South
crn Democratic States. He was elected
nevertheless by u triumphant majority
In lSfS, the same Wm J.. Yancy. who is
now 50 conspicuous in the councils of the
Disuuonists at Charleston, bolted the
nomination of General Lewis CasS, with all
his faction. They did not succeed, how
ever in carrying even Alabama. General
Cass, upon the popular sovereignty plat
form, his Michigan letter, defeated the
Di-unioniSts i'll both Alabama and Missis-
sippi We have no idea that the Dis
unionsts are is strong IN either OF those
States now as they were then. In 1872
the Di-unioniSts OF the Iancey school or
ganized another bolt. They were pro-
ioundly indignant because the Democratic
National Convention at Baltimore which
nominated Pierce and King for President
would not dcnoumcc and repudiate the
compromise measure of 1880, instead OF
which that Convention cordially endorsed
them. They were for going straight out
of the Union. They nominated a boiting
ticllet-Troup, OF Georgia. for President
and Quitman. OF Mississippi for Vice Presi
dent. The movement appeared 10 be Tor
, midable, but by the time OF the election it
amounted to nothing 1t is no new thing
for the tire-eatng Disunonists to oppose
the Democratic National organization.
They have repeatedly done it IN the last
thirty years, but have never met with any
success The solid and sub>tantil men OF
the south are against them. They are
but the foam upon the wave OF Southern
politics Their connection with party Is
more dangesous than their opposition
On. Eng.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-19

CoNvENTIoYs-Tlle statement is made
that the FIRST political National Convention
in this country was that which the demo
Gratis held in 1892 This is a mistake -
There was National convention held in
New York III lsl2 which resolved to sup
port De Witt Clinton for the Presidency,
and in which three of the Southern states
were represented. In 1881, the Anti-Ma-
sons held a National Convention in Balti-
more, and nominated Judge Mclean for
the Presidency. The Judge would not ac-
cept the nomination, but by his advice the
Convention nominated Mr.. Writ, who ac-
cepted the honor, and, in 1882, received
the vote OF Vermont. Nr Ellmsker of
Pennsylvania, was nominated for the Vice
Presidency.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-19

DOUGLAS on ASKING "QUARTrR. On
Tuesday last, after Jefferson Davis had
concluded his assault upon the Charleston
platform, Mr. Douglas said:
Mr. Douglas did not reply Yesterday
to the arraignment of my political actions
bv the senator from Mississippi (Mr Da-
vis,) for | could not get the chance l
propose to make that reply day after to-
morrow morning. | shall contine myself
simply to the indictments OF the senator
l have no argument to enter into on these
meet every arraignment and defend my
action, and the action of the Democratic
party, against all assaults here. The sena-
tor declares he will give no quarter on the
question of squatter sovereignty. l CAN
ONLY SAY THAT 1T REMAINS FOR THE VICTOR TO
GRANT QUARTER ASK NONE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-19

SCIENTIFIC TERMS--it seems that the in
dividustl who attempts to mount the lad
der OF Fame from the area of the Prize
Ring. has TO climb by many ana very un-
pleasant rounds A detailed account OF
the Great Fight, published in BeHs LJe
tells Us that the combatants struck cach
other with mawleys and punches OF h'tS
unou the head the nut the cone the coni<,
the canister the noddIe, the mug the
knowledse-box the nose, the sneezer, the
snorer the snuifer, the snuff tray, the noz-
zle the mayzaId; the eyes, the ogles, the
ontics, the pecpers; the mouth, the hisser,
the whistler, the Grafton trap; drawing the
blood. the claret, the ruby, the crimson,
the home-brewed, the gravy; and in some
instances knocking the unfortunate knock
or off his pins, his pegs, his stumps, and
his foundation, to say nothing OF boring,
tibbing, and sending him TO grass. Who
wants the Belt?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-05-19
The Greatest Duel Oh Record

An old Mississippian furnishes the fol-
lowing TO the Woodyille (Miss. ReyaLkco"
The famous duel in which forty or more
gentlemen were engaged, in lS2S is still re-
membered in Natchez. Col. Jim Bowie,
the famous fighter and inventor of the
knife which bears his name used to spend
great deal of his time in Natchez He
was challenged by gentleman of Alex
andra, La. whose friends to the number
OF twenty or more, accompanied hIm to
Natchsz to see fair play, knowing that
Bowie was desperate man. and had his
own friends about him All parties went
upon the frld-'l he combatants took their
places III the center .eperatcd from their
friends IN the rear, far enough not TO Ell
danger them rith their balls Behold
the battle array thus:-Tweutv armed
Louisianians fifty yards behind their cham
p!Ou and his seconds and surgeon, and op-
posita then, Is FAR behind Bowie and his
seconds and surgeon. twenty armed Nissis-
sppianS Behold the heights Of Natchez
throngcd with spectators, and a steamer in
the river rounded 10, its decks black with
passengers, watching with deep interest
in the scene
The plan to fight was to exchange slIots
twice with pistols, and to close with knives,
bowie bclnS armed with ms own terrible
weapon. At the first fire both parties es-
capped. At the second the L0uisianian
was too quick and took advantage of
Bowie, who waited the word At this
Bowie second cried foul play?' and shot
the Louis;auian dead The second of the
latter instantly killed the slayer of his
principal Bowie drove his knife into this
man The surgeons now crossed blades,
while with loud battle cries. came on the
two parties Of friends, the Ii ght Of battle in
their cyc-.-ln moment the whole mum
Der were engaged in fearless conflict
Uirks. pistols and knivcs were used with
fatal effect, until one party drove the other
from the field. do not know how many
were killed and wounded in all but it was
dreadful Slaughter Bowie fought like
a lion. but fell covered with wounds For
months he fingered ut the Mansion House
before he fully recovered.