The Sun.
London, England, 1830-06-03 00:00:00

be dead; but we wet speedily undeeciveclT, for
a Ilusseldar, a Veteran oldSpbrtsmini; descried
something moving in the thiekest part of the
cane, and requested , permission to fire, which
being granted, he let fly a random shot; which
made the tiger spring and roar, but whether he
hit him or not remains doubtful. After thus
trying various methods to get the tiger out, we
renewed our efforts to get the elephants again
into the k'hete, and after some time succeeded.
I got a good shot at the tiger sitting up, in re-
turn for which he charged, the side of the de,
pliant ; I tried the second barrel, but it missed
tire. The elephant now ran under the trees,
and somewhat endangered my neck amongst the
branches ; the other was brought up by a large
bough which had just fallen, from the weight of
the numerous natives who had climbed thereon,
as above stated ; after another half-hour's thrash-
ing and persuading, we got the elephants back
to the scratch ; mine went. firbt, but he no sooner
smelt or saw the tiger, than he piped off at full
speed. I, however, saw him lying full stretch
upon his side, and called out " He's dead at
the same time kneeling back on the seat, I fired,
and, perhaps, brought him to life again, for he
charged the other elephant, which was close
behind, when Mr. F. lent him a shot that sent
him to the place from whence he came.
This latter elephant would not enter the field
after this ; I got mine to run through three times,
gaining a foot or two nearer where the tiger lay
at each time : on the fourth attempt he pounced
directly upon the tiger, which now charged in a
more determined manner than ever, first at the
elephant's side, and then passing forward, sprung
upon her head. Here a better man than, my-
self might have finished the .business; but I
found it impossible ; the elephant twirled, round
with such velocity, that my gun was again dis-
charged in the air ; the tiger now held the ele-
phant for some seconds by the ear, when I held
fast by one hand, and with the other placed the
muzzle of the gun close to his head. The piece
again missed fire, and before I could snatch up
another both animals were off. I had sadly
feared the mohout would have been pulled down;
as it was, his leg was severely bitten, and the
elephant's ear much torn. Nothing would now
stop my elephant, she ran through the tope, and
brought me in contact with a branch, which for-
tunately breaking in my hand, did no injury ;
she, however, halted for an instant on the bank
of the river, when I dismounted with my gips,
and the elephant, crossing the water, ran
I returned on foot to the seene or. action, arid
found the tiger had shown himself-some yards
out of the k'hete, but ran back before my friends
could get a shot. He was observed to be much
burned and bloody. It now became too dark
for any further proceedings, and we, returned.
home much disappointed that we had not been
able to finish our day's work with better success.
On the following morning we found our
friend in the old place, and, of course, renewed
the attack, but could not get the elephants to
assist us. We adopted a method occasionally
adopted in dog-hunting—viz., drew a rope over
the cane, which soon disturbed the tiger ; but,
though he roared, he would not show himself,
excepting for an instant. After several repeti-
tions of this dragging system, he was dislodged
at the opposite side from where we expected
him. The Russeldar to whom I have alluded as
a veteran sportsman happened to be.within a few
yards of where he made his exit, and put a ball
cleverly behind the. shoulder... This drove him
back into the sugar-cane, where he fell mortally
wounded. The same man fired at him again,
and, finding he did not move, went and dragged
hint out.
As I have attempted to be sOineWhat.Minnie
in this detail, I should hardly be justified .in
omitting to describe to you a mM:cleficied,proof
of presence of mind,
.coiplesliv4o4.,usiSlininted
courage, than is usually to be met With :
tire. A Nail) Russeldar ;of tll.rigimpOt. (014
had amongst others, frequently 'bien Warned to
keep out of danger) followed the elephants upon
the first attack into the field ; and upon their
running, when the tiger charged, he determined
to do otherwise.. The tiger flew at his horse
and pulled him down, when the little fellow,
being dismounted, bravely drew his sword with
the greatest coolness imaginable,. and prepared
to do his best. This may be considered merely
an act of self-defence ; it was not altogether so,
for although his horse had left the; field dread-.
fully lacerated, the man was actually, searching
for the tiger until called off by his commanding
officer, who happened to look back and observe
his situation. He escaped in thisinstance unhurt ;
but on the following morning he was less fortu-
nate, for being mounted on a more timid horse
the animal reared and fell back upon his rider,
who I am sorry to say, was considerably hurt.
On the tiger being conveyed to Major W.'s
house, and examined, it was discovered that he
had received seven shots on the previous
evening, which were now extracted, four of them
being two-ounce rifle balls ; some,,otlier speller,
ones had passed.,throkigh Jas.. bqdT, 4nst ,the.
finishing shot of .the perfOrated
his heart.
Western Malwa, Nov. 23, 1829.

LEWES.—The ferment in the political state
of the borough still continues, and all parties are exerting
themselves to ensure success at tile next election. Lady
SHELLEY has visited us, and made several calls on her
tradesmen during the past week ; and the Hon. Mrs. De•
tiovAN has been more frequent is Ler ♦isits, and Mr. I).
continues indefatigable in his attentions.—Brighton Her.
The Ist and 2(1 division, with the band of
the 36th Regiment, march from Birr to Cork by the
Templemore line. The detachments of the 36th, at Bor-
risokane, move this day for Cork, by Nenagh, Ifewport,
and this city, as also the detachment at Nenagh •n Mon-
day, by tke same route.—Limerick Chronicle.

The following disgraceful occurrence and
breach of the public peace took place yesterday evening,
under circumstances which must attach blame to some of
the officers of the new police, who, it will be manifest,
were neglecting their duties at the time. An Irishman, in
a state of intoxication, caine reeking hot out of some ale-
house, and was proceeding along Saffron-hill, hallooing
end menacing every individual. man, woman, and child,
that came in his way. All fled with precipitation and
terror from before his face, but he was followed by some
hundreds, who felt enjoyment is keeping alive his anger
by incessant provocations. To such a pitch was the vio-
knee of his passion excited, that meeting a horse, he stood
before the animal in a fighting attitude, and inflicted seve-
ral blows on his face and head, till he reared and plunged
in such a manner as to threaten the most anions cones.
quences. Next, in his wild career, be upset a Ismael- of
fruit-stalls, &c., and then challenged the owners and all
who might be of their party to fight him for the damage.
Several of the shop-keepers were obliged to close their
ind he fell
i,e
doors against hint, out of one of which, as he went reel-
ing
shockingly
pavement,
hiB focoutt slipped,b y 1 e f aai, anti
hea-
vilyi across rhois the
his face
was
was
almost smothered in his blood. At this motneit Mr.
Dixie, landlord of the One Tun, oa Saffron hill, being
a constable, interfered, and with a great deal of difficult),
and risk at length succeeded in soothing the fury of the
man, and prevailed on him to go home. :•hortly after
the man issued into the street again, threw off his clothes,
and, in a state of nudity, proceeded as he had done before
through Charles-street, Bleeding-heart-yard, Union-court,
and as far as Hatton-garden. lie came in conflict with
some foreigners, one of whoa) drew a knife upon him and
cut him desperately across his forehead. This accident at
last cooled him, and be Was quietly cenveyeel home.