Rising Sun Times, Volume 1, Number 54, Rising Sun, Ohio County, 22 November 1834 — Page 1

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1MAMV. nV FRUl'Er.KK S. r.CKARD. Sacred your pl.iy nn. ;iieFair creature-1 to treat Thoe dim refreshinjr mctnoiii-s On which no taint can f ill ; A charm too, like t! r. fiiiiet On the youne Moroni's hno. They- fiiiie ami !-t the Witnitii houis, And charg e must conn.' u'vr on. You can waki'oiir ear!v j !"".-arc.-", W ht C 'te:mi-Kii a;i.! ufikov. n Li;"e strttchM hoyo:n1 :i iriitlenug moi n licfoic tlio c'cw ha? llow 11 ; Von can tivi n hack ur.-a.Iii.t The -h;:liiaii-? of yo ..U , When the siin-li.iK from tin- Ik vm veil J The nis's.i-Jrifj.j of t : uth. I no-e vi-iO.! so.;i ,nv el,. 1 or iliv'-i-r t:. fit:. ..Is m ; -t u, The current of our a.r ,r , Yet we ;mc l.i-i Is : For with ihc:n s.ee- the inin-i-rci; Til. it mvii'ti ih. An 5kn.vV.hx- at :'..: t luav price, Alas', is !c:wly Lw.igl.l. Ai those who In a teni. vst Are shii'l.h rmr o'er the travr, When hope h is almost cc.i-eii to move Their striving wiih the :ne, Discover Mmc i ivezi H.:mI Some calm ( .,'. '. n 1 spot. Where tei ror ma ! IsiilM to rev, Alii! Oioaii's n Iotl; t. Tlit!, O ye jovfi.l children! Aprean .r r.t-li trit t;!ee, fairy 1 an I t w !.i -h the o-il From Morm nn;! clou I can i'ee. Wn'.'-t hitternei- a:i:i ill-: out e come li.ie iii i- c Mvt.-t ; A zephyr from the 1 ahi y ehiwv, To chirk tiif t..:i-.':v hT.t. .Vft AS Hi'' I' (.7 a i A Tim i.v. iPxuiy. This for:niJabI'j a:.d sanntnary mal is fom.d t.varly llitoniiO'it untie and wl)o!(! vi Africa. ;md in eastern liortlu rn Asia, lie u-ualiy measures about three left in I- ng;h. exclusive ol the tail, but sometime uaches four feet. His appearance indicates his natural disposition, lie ha a restiefs ee atid ;t sinister cous.tctnace, and all his motions are hasty and abrupt. In rapidity, agility, and precision of motion, he is unrivalled by any other animal; an advantage which lie owes to the strength of his muscles, the suppleness of his joints, the extreme pliability of the spine, the grea'er lateral compression of his body, and the slender proportions of hi ii;nb. 1 1 i 5 prey, on hich he darts from his hiding-place sind eve'a pursues up the trees, consists of antelopes, monkeys, and the smaller quadrupeds. Uusuilly, he shuns man, but when closely pressed be turns upon the hunter, and hunger will drive him to attack, though by stealth, the human race. Kven among the cats, s s Mr. Bennett, he is remarkable 1 r vxtrrme sleekness and excessive agility, lie is well distinguished from all the other hpecies by the vividness of bis coloring and the beauty of his markings. These consist of numerous rows of large roselike spots passing along his sides, each formed of the contlaence of several smaller black snots into aa irregular circle enclosing a hVvn colored center, upon a general ground color of light yellow. On his head, neck, and limb?, and the central line ef Ids bade, the pots run into one another so completely as to form full patches of sm aller size than the open roses, and without central yellow. The under part of his body, as is usual in most quadrupeds, become gradually of a lighter hue, the throat, chest, and abdomen, being of a pure and delicate white. His tail is equal in length to the entire body, excluding the head, and is marked by continuation of the open roses of the sides, which become towards its extremity separated in such a manner as to surround the upper surface with partial rings of black, alternating with white. The whiskers arc long and white, and implanted in a series of black lines which traverse the lips. The. leopard is often seen at night in the ullages of the negroes on the west coast; and being considered a sacred nnimal, is never hunted, though chilchildren and women are frequently de stroyed by him. In the Cape Colony, where no such respect is paid him, he is shyer, and much more in awe of man. But though in South Africa he seldom or never ventures to attack mankind, except when driven toextre mitv, (unless it be. some poor Hottentot child now and then that he find? un guarded.) yet in remote place, his low, half smothered growi is ireuuently heard at night, as he prowls around the cottage or the kraal, as the writer of this notice has a hundred times heard it. His purpose on such occasions is to break into the sheep-fold, and in this purpose lie not unfrequently sue

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ceed--, in spite of the troops of tierce watch dogs that every farmer keeps to pro-ret his flocks. Tiie leopard, like the hyena, is often caught in trips constructed of large stones and timber, built upon the same principle s a common moue-trap. When thus caught, he is usually baited with dogs, in oider to train them toconii" i i ; i j ii I rn, aiui m loom uies w nuoii 1 1 I l : i - i . i . i . I kiihng oi.e or two of his canine antagoli'ists. Witen hunted in the IklJs, he i.istinctivt ly betakes himself to a tree, if one should be within reach. In this situation it is exceedingly perilous to lipproarh within reach of his spring : ut at Use same time, from nis exposed po-ition, he becomes an easy prey to i lie shut o the huntsman. Th? Sou!') African leopard, though tar interior to the lion or Bengal tiger i;i strength and intrepidity, and though :e usuaiiy siiuns a coninct with man. is nevertheless an exceedingly active and furious animal, and when driven to desperation, becomes a truly formidable antagonist. The Cape colonsits relate many instances of frightful and sometimes fatal encounters between the hunted leopard and his pursuers. i lie following is a specimen of tnese adventures. It happened in 1822, and is here given a? it was related to the I writer of this article, bv an individual who knew the parlies engaged in it: Two African farmers, returning from hunting the hartc beest, (antelope) roused a leopard in a mountain ravine, and immediately gave chase to him. The leopard at first ct.deavored to escape by clambering v.p a precipice; but being I. oil v pressed, and wounded by a musket-ball, he turned upon his pursuers with that frantic ferocity peculiar to (hi? animal on such emergencies, and springing on the man who had fired at him, he tore him from his horse to the ground, biting him at the same time on the shoulder, and tearing one of his cheeks severely with his claws. rtie other hunter, seeing the danger 0( his comrade, sprang liom bis horse and attempted to shoot the leopard through bi .whoilirrmvir.irM irf.,,i. nation, or the fear of wounding his ,.v,.., ..... n ' c lliu.iu, ui 1 111; iinii,. luwiiuit? vi nit; mil- ' - - - ' , 1- . ii, ni: h, iinfartimsifn v m rH The leonard. abandonine his nrostrale enern- . darted with redonb ed f.irv .mo., ' . . M', c..,-ml :..iimniti ana li.i'roUit sudden was his onset, that before the V.V.,.,. ....... ..V.. ....... boor could stab him with his hunting L-r..; ri th ,,,. lct et.rL- h;. n lite bead with bis claw s, and actually ..v, ""i Iitp thi- ctviti rivr r lii pvps. It tliie frightful condition the hunter grappled with the conard: and. sirups nn for 1 - c- ? -J life, they rolled together down a steep leciivitv. All this passed more rapid ly than it can be described by words. Before the man who had been first atf:icl.'nt r-milit efirl- tn hi (wi ami Ktir his gun, thevvere rolling one over the other down the bank. In a minute or two be had reloaded bis gun, and rushed forward to save the life of his friend. Bat it was too late. The leonard had seized the unforhtnate man by uie throat, an 1 mangled him so dreadfully that death was inevitable; and his comrade, (himclf severely wounded.) tad only the melancholy satisfaction of age beast, already exhausted with the loss of blood from several deep wounds by the knife of the expiring huntsman. nit. i,icii.i hlak. The strength and ferocity of the Grisly liear are so great tnai tne inaian hunters use much precaution in hunting mem. 1 ney are reported to attain weight exceeding eight hundred pounds, and Lewis and Clark mention one that measured nine leet Irom the nose to the tail ana say that they had ..... ..... . seen a sun larger one, out ao not give the dimensions. 1 his is tar above the usual size 01 our jjauu uears anu eI : . f I I 1 I uuals the largesl specimens of the I olar Bear. Governor Clinton received an account of one fourteen feet long! from an Indian '1 rader, but even admitting that there was no inaccurrency in the measurement, it is probable that it was taken from the skin after it was ta ken from the body, when it is known stretch several feet. The strength this Bear may be estimated from its having becn known to drag to a considerable distance the carcass 01 a uuua o.wetghingaboutonethousand pounds, flic following story is well authentic led. A parly of voyagers, who had -' . . ..l . :J ' been employed all day in tracing a canoe up the S.-katchewan, had ieated

themselves in the twilight hy a fire, and were busy in preparing their supper, when a large Grisly Bear sprang over their canoe that was tilted behind them and seizing one of the party by the shoulders carried him otF. The rest fled in terror with the exception of a Metif, named Bouran, who, grasp

ing his gun followed the Bear as it was . i . i i ? . i , i 1 ei 1 1 aung leisurely wmi it? prey, lie called out to his unfortunate comrade that he was afraid of hitting him if he fired at the Bear, but the latter entreated him to fire immediately, without hesitation, as the Bear was squec7ittg him to death. On this he lock a dcliberate mm, and discharged his piece in to tne body ot the bear which instantly dropped its prey to pursue bourasso, He escaped with dituculty. and the Bear ultimately retreated to a thicket where it was supposed to have died ; but the curiosity of the parr, not being a match for their fears, the fact of its uecease was not ascertained, i he man who was rescued had his arm fractured. and was otherwise severely bitten bv the bear, but finally recovered. have seen Bouraasso," says Richardson, in his Zoology of British America ''and can add that the account which he ?,ves l? ,ul1' credited by the traders resident in that part of the country, who are best qualified to judge of its truih from their knowledge of the parties. I am told there is a man now living in the neighborhood of Edmonton ltoue who was attacked by a Grisly Bear w hich sprang out ot a thicket, and w ith one stroke of his paw completely scalp ed him, laying bare the skull, and bringing the skin of the forehead down over his eyes. Assistance coming up ine near maue on wunoui uomg him further injury, but the scalp not being replaced, the poor man has lost his sight, .1. i- ii- -ii 1 1. although he think3 that his eyes are uninjured." L Drummond, in his excursions over the Rocky Mountains, hai frequent opportuiiities of observing the manners "' u,"7 11 - Pe,1cd 1,1:1 ,n lunnn1" hec l01nt ol "ock, or 6uarp ang.e ot a lauey he I II .1. me m upon one u. more o. 1 .1 r.. !. - : 1 inem. vjh Mien uci.iisiun? ieur 1 , 1 , 1 v.l rv-.n tlim.. lima Afrc M 111 mil cuupun 1111,11 iniiu .....ui. .1 ,0Ul1 noi?e ,ike a person breathing I ....... !... .!. liJ 1., I,' 'Iullu' uul --" ' Sromd without altemptingto molest , , . . - u,c . ' ' "u . . 1 e" I' "' "vt :u" lent.ve y regarding h.m or-ome time generally wneeiea rounn an ganopei ll,uus" "' .vm .1 u.sposi,r 11 t. r. .u: 1 1:. ... h;sVC becn lorn in pices had he T":1 """" """" ed to (lv. When he diseo.;red them from a distance, he generak frightened them away by beating n a large tin box, in which he carriei his speci mens of plants. He neversaw more L,han four l'ethf and t of them nc rP 10 . e net. runs; ne mrore otten met them sing y r .n pairs, JIe Vs .nl 0nCG alt,ckc.an.d lhen 7 n ,emale' ,or t!,e Pposet allowing Der cubs time to escape I This animal has long beelknown to the Indians and fur traders aa distinct species, inferior to all the rieties of the Black Bear in the qualit of its tur, and distinguished by its grct strength and ferocity, its carnivorous imposition, the strength of its claws, tt breadth I and length of its soles, and tl shortness of its tail. The Grisly Bear inhahitshe Rockv Mountains, and the plains ing to the eastard of them, as far asititude Gl deg., and perhaps still faner north. ts southern ranee, accord p to Iieu cnani Pike.extends to Mexb. Neck ace8 0f th.e claws of a Gris) Bear are h;.rhlv nrized bv the Indian arriors as .inJ 1 j proofs of their prowess. I'KCt' LI A R1TI ES oome reoiue contract sung nanus I f I . . t. 1 of what may be termed extoal associ ations, the body more coirrned in it than the mind, and externahings than ideas. They connect a ccain action with a certain object, so Ut without the one they cannot easily ;rform the - other; although, independlly of ha to bit, there is no conncclit between of them. Dr. Beatlie mentitf the case of a clergyman, w ho could t compose his sermon, except when Itfeld a foot - ruie in nis hand; and aiuer, wno while he was employed in idy, would - always be rolling betwecnis fingers, a parcel of peas, whercol hronstantly . a. . . .1 .... . .. f ti -.1 1. Kept a trencher tun wunircacu oi nis I arm. Locke speaks of a ung man,

who in one particular room where an oid trunk stood, could dance very well; but in any other room, if it wanted such a piece of furniture, could not dance at all. A writer in the Taller, mentions a more probable instance of a lawyer, who in his pleadings 11-cd always to be twisting about his ringers a piece of black thread, which (he punster ol that time called, with some reason, the llurad of his discourse. One day, a client of his had a mind to try him without it, and stole il from him. The cons' qutt.ee was, the orator became silent in the midst of his harangue, and his client so He red for his waggery, by the loss of his case.

rli.k;io. What is it that is bread to the hungry eyes to the blind feet to the lame liberty to the capfive and joy to the world! What gives women, the partner of our joys, the soother of our sorrows, that rank and standing in society, to which she was originally designed by her creator it is religion pure and undt filed religion which had its origin in the bosom of benevolence, and which has been fostered and cherished by the loving kindness of the Almighty. And is there to be found a female in the wide world so lost to every thing that ennobles human kind, as that she can despise and attempt to destroy that which is her all ? Such instances are rare they stand out in bold relief like monsters in creation. Mrs. Carv, in her letter, says: "Women without religion is a solecism in morals, a deformity in social life. She. resembles the dead oak, to which the verdant ivy still gives the appearance of freshness, as it twines its flexible branches around the witheted stems. There is life, it i3 true; yet it is not in the main body of the tree, but in its intrinsic decorations. Woman may look attractive at a distance, as if her characteristic requisites were all in full vigor, but approach her nearly, and you w ill see a redundance of ornamental qualities, covering, like the unsubstantial ivy, the lifeless trunk, troin winch emanates no one substan tial good, for the principle of life is wanting. HUMAN LII'F, OR THE FIRST AND LAST MINUTE. Minutes pass. The anxious husband paces slow ly across his study, lie is a lather, a male child is born unto him Minuter pass the child has been pressed by a parent whom it cannot re cognize, and pressed to that bosom, to which i ustinct alone guides for suste nance the young wife too has faintly answered to a husbands questions, and felt his warm kiss on her forehead. omv? pass The low moaning from the closely covered cradle, tell of the nisi w,ii usui ine iniant occupant, ihe quiet tread of the nurse speaks of sutleriti; around her; while the glad counten ance says that the very suffering which she is trying to alleviate is a source of joy, and the nameless articles which from time to time she arranges on her heart, tell of a new claimant for the courtesies and attention of those, who have progressed further on the pathway of existence. Days pass. Visiters are thronging the chamber, and the mother, pale and interesting after her recent sickness, is receiving their congratulations, and listening proudly to their praises of the little treasure, which lies asleep in its rocking-bed at her foot. The scene shifts, and the father is there with her alone; as the twilight deepens about them, while they are planning the future destiny of their child. Ilceks pass. The eye of the young mother are sparkling with health, and the rose blooms again on her cheek, and the cares of pleasure and home engage her attention, and the father is once more mingling with the world; yet thej' find many opportunities each day to visit the young inheritor of life; to watch over his dreamless slumber to trace each others looks in his countenance, and to ponder upon the felicity, of which he is the hearer to them. Month pass. The cradl" is deserted. But the chamber floor is strewed with play things, and there is a little one loitering among them, whose half lisped words, and hearty laugh, and sunny countenance tell you, that the entrance into life is over a patumay of flowers. The cradle is empty, but the last prayers of the parents arc uttered over the small crib, which stands by their own bedside, and their latest at

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tention is given to the peaceful breatliings of the occupant. Years pass. Childhood has strengthened into boyhood and gamboled along . into manhood. Old connexions are broken parents are sleeping in their graves new intimacies are formed a new home is about him, new cares distract him. lie is abroad, struggling amid the business of life, or resting from it with those whom he has chosen from Ids own generation. Time is beginning to wrinkle his forehead and thought has robbed his looks of their gaiety, and study has dimmed his eyes. Those who began life after he had grown up are fast crowding him out of it, and there are many claimants upon his industry and love for protection and support. Years pass. His own children have become men, and are quitting him, as he also quitted the house of his fathers. His steps have lost their elasticity his hand has become familiar with the cane, to which he is obliged to trust in liis walks. lie has left the bustle which fatigued him. He looks anxiously in each days paper among the deaths and thus ponders over the name of an old friend and tries to persuade himself, that he is younger, and has a better hold on life than anv of his cotemporaries. Months pass. He gradually diminishes the circle of his activity. He dislikes to go abroad, where he sees so many new faces; and he grieves to meet his former companions, after a short absence, they seem to have grown so old and infirm. Quiet enjoyments only are relished a little conversation abont old times a sober game at whist a religious treatise and his early bed, form for him the Eum total of his pleasure. Wfeks pass. Infirmity keeps him in his chamber. His walks are limited to the short space between his easy chair and his bed. His swollen limb9 are wrapped in flannels. His sight i failing his ears refuse their duty, and hi cup is but half filled, since otherwise, his shaking hand cannot carry it to his shrunk lips, without spilling its contents. His powers are weakened his faculties are blunted his strength is lost. Days pass. The old man does not leave his bed his memory is failing he talks but cannot be understood he asks questions, but they relate to the transactions of a former generation he speaks of occurrences, but the recollection of none around him can go back to their scenes he seems to commune with comrades, but when he names them, it is found that the waters of lime and oblivion have long covered their tombs. Hours pass. The taper grows dimmer and dimmer the machinery moves yet more and more slowly the sands are fewer as they measure the alloted span. The motion of those about is unheeded, or becomes a vexation. Each fresh inquiry after his health is a knell. The springs of life can no longer force on its wheels, 'the silver cord' is fast untwisting the pitcher is broken at the fountain and time is a burthen. His children are about him, but he does not recognize them. The circle is completed. The course is run, and utter weakness brings the damp, which ushers in the night of death. Minutes pass. His breathing grows softer and lower his pulse beats fainter and feebler. Those around him are listening; but they cannot tell when they cease. The embers are burnt out, the blaze flashes not before it expires. His lhree score years and ten' are numbered. Human life is finished. THE CANDLE AND INKSTAND A FABLE. Once when Sir Isaac Newton was writing by candle light, the Candle looked scornfully down upon the Inkstand that stood before it, and said, "Stand further olF you little black fellow! how dare you remain so near one of my importance?" "Prav who are you and what are your pretensions?" answered the Inkstand. "Zounds sir! cried the Candle, flairing proudly, "I give light to the whole room." "And I," replied the Inkstand, M enlighten the whole world. A mistake. One seeing a great heap of stones, said to his friend, "I wish I had some of those stones at home." "Why, what would vou do with them?" said "the other. "Why." said he, "I would build a brick wall round my yard with them."

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