Rensselaer Union, Volume 10, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 March 1878 — An Old Bull-Fighter. [ARTICLE]

An Old Bull-Fighter.

Casas, commonly called Salamanchino, is a veteran matador, seventy years of age, who, having figured in Queen Isabella’s marriage festivities, wished, although he had long retired from the field, to appear in Friday’s and Saturday’s bull-fights. He appeared dressed in blue, embroidered with silver; his gray hair was gathered into a knot behind; and over his pure white shirt waved a long red cravat. On the fourth bull being let loose headvanced toward the Royal box to request permission to encounter it. All the torreros clustered round him to protect hitn. The bull is attracted toward Salamanchino, who holds his scarlet mantle in one hand and his sword in the other. The struggle commences, but Casas is old, he is not firm on his legs, his muscles are not supple, his arm is not sure. Twice the bull throws but he is up again and returns to the fight There is a cry of “Fuera!” and pocket-handkerchiefs are waved to stop him; but the obstinate matador wishes to win a last laurel. Fortune, however, is unpropitious; seven times he attacks the bull, seven times he misses it. According to custom, after seven unsuccessful attacks, the bnll’s life is safe, and, shaking its streamers, may re-enter the “Toril” amid the applause of the spectators; while on the other hand, its unfortunate combatant is hissed.— Madrid Cor. London Times. - ■■« • » —Mrs. Victoria Woodhull fans failed gs »lecturer in England.