The Sun.
London, England, 1830-10-09 00:00:00

ESCAPE FROM A LION.

TAMBOOKIE VIA!, DEC. 2, 1829.—About
eleven o'clock I preached from I-lob. xi. 10.
When. divine service was over I visited a poor
sick Hottentot, who recently eiperienced one of
the most remarkable and providential deliverances
that I ever heard or read of. I found him in
great pain from the shocking wounds he had
received on the occasion ; and in the course of
conversation, he furnished me with the follow-
ing particulars of his escape from the jaws of a
don, which he ascribes wholly to the gracious
interposition of the Father of Mercies, and
which arc, therefore, worthy of being recorded
to his glory:---
About three weeks or a month ago he went
out on a limiting excursion, accompanied by
several other natives. Arriving on an extensive
plain, where there was abundance of game, they
discovered a number of lions also, which ap-

peared to be disturbed by their aproach.
prodigiously large- male immediately separated
himself from the troop, and,began slowly to ad-
vance towards the party, the majority of, whom
were young, and unaccustomed to rencontres of
.so formidable a nature. When droves of timid
antelopes, or spring-hocks only, came in their
way, they made a great boast of their courage,
but the very appearance of the forest's ling made
them tremble. While the animal was yet at a
distance they all dismounted,
,to prepare for
firing, and according to the custom on such oc-
casions, began tying their , hems together by
means of their bridles, with the view of keeping
the hitter between them and the lion, as an oh-

ject to attract his attention until they were able
to take deliberate aim. His movements, how-
ever, were at length too swift for thorn. - Before
the horsy were properly fastened to each other
the Monster made a tremendous bound or. two,
and suddenly pounced upon the hind parts of
one of them, which, in its fright, plunged for-
waid and knocked :down the poor man in ones,
tion, who was holding the reins in his hand.
His comrades instantly took flight, and ran ofd'
with all speed ; and he of course rose as quickly
as possible in order to follow them. But no
sooner had he regained his feet than the ma-
jestic beast, with a seeming consciousness of his
superior might, stretched forth his paw, and
striking him just behind the neck, immediately
brought him to the ground again. He thee
rolled on his back, when the lion set his foot
upon 'his breast, and laid down upon him. The
poor man now became almost breathless, partly
from' fear, but principally from the intolerable
,pressure of his terrific load. He endeavoured

to move a little to one side, in Order to breathe ;
but feeling this the creature seized his left arm,
close to the elbow, and after once laying hold
with his teeth, he continued to amuse himself
with the limb for some time, biting it in sundry

different places down to the hand, the thick part
of which teemed to have been pierced entirely
through. All this time the lion did not appear to
he angry, but he merely caught at his prey, like a
cat sporting with a mouse that is not quite dead ;
so that there was not a single bone fractured.
as would in all probability have been the case
had the creature been hungry or irritated. Whilst
writhing in agony, gasping for breath, and ex-
pecting every moment to be torn limb from limb;
the sufferer cried to his companions for assistance,
but cried in vain. On raising his head a little,
the beast opened his dreadful jaws to receive it,
but providentially the hat, which I saw in its
rent state, slipped off, so that the points of the
teeth only just grazed the surface of the skull.
The lion now set his feet upon the arm, from
which the blood was freely flowing ; his fearful
paw was soon covered therewith, and he again
and again licked it clean ! The idea verily
makes me shudder while I write. But this was

. -
not the worst; for the animal 'then steadily fixed
his flaming eyes upon those of the man, smelt
on one side, anti then► on the other, of his face,
and, having tasted of the blood, he appeared to
have inclined to devour his helpless victim. 4, At

this critical moment," said the poor man, "
recollected having heard that there is a God in
the heavens, who is able to deliver at the very
last extremity ; and I began to pray that he would
save me, and not allow the lion to eat my flesh
and drink my blood." Whilst thus engaged in
calling upon God, the beast turned himself
completely round. On perceiving this, the Hot-
tentot made an effort to get from under him ;
but no sooner did the creature observe his move-
ment than he laid terrible hold of his right thigh.
This wooed was dreadfully deep, and evidently
occasioned the sufferer most excruciating pain.
He again sent up his cry to God for help ; nor
were his prayers in vain. The huge animal soon
afterwards quietly relinquished his prey, though
he had not been in the least interrupted. Hav-
ing deliberately risen from his seat, he walked
majestically off, to the distance of thirty or forty
paces, and then laid down in the grass, as if for
the purpose of watching the man. The latter
being happily relieved of his load, ventured to
sit up, which circumstance immediately attracted
the lion's attention ; nevertheless it did not in-
duce unotherattack, aim the poor fellow naturally
expected ; but, as if bereft of power, and un-
able to do anything more, he again rote, took
his departure, and was seen no more. The man,
seeing this,-took up his gun, and hastened away
to his terrified companions, who had given him
up for dead. Being in a state of extreme ex-
haustion, from loss of blood,- he was itnmedi-
'ately set upon his horse, end brought, as soon
as was practicable, to the place where .1 found
him. Dr. Gaulter, son of .the Rev. John

Genitor, being stationed at a military post in the
neighbourhood, and hearing of the case, hastened
to his relief, and has very humanely andered
him all necessary assistance ever since. Mr.
(limiter informs me that, on his arrival, the ap-
pearance of the wOunds was truly alarming, and
amputation of the arm seemed absolutely neces-
sary. To this, however, the patient was not
willing to consent, having a number of young
children, whose subsistence depends upon his
labour. " As the Almighty had delivered me,"
raid he, " from that horrid death, I thought
surely he is able to save my arm also." And,
astonishing to relate, several of the wounds are
already healed, and there is now holie of his
complete recovery. " 0 that men would praise
the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonder-
ful works to the children of men."—Missionary
Notices for October, 1830.

Mn. COOPER.—Those who ure conversant
with this gentleman's former admirable productions (and
who is not so?) will he gratified to learn that he is on the
eve of favouring the public with another'Pale of the
deep of a new and very extraordinary nature entitled
The Water Witch or the Skimmer of the Sea." In
point of interest it is said to be superior even to the Red
Rover.

We understand that the Ek•King declined
Wardour4tle solely on the ground of ih instance
from a town, rendering h 'probable that hie refugee vial-
hints would be neveaurily quartered upon him longer end
At a greater charge than would be deairable....Morn. Paper.

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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRENCH PAPERS.
(From the Messager des Chambres, Oct. 7.)

VIENNA, SEPT. 25.—The Count de Lebezel-
tern, one of our most distinguished diplomatic cha-
racters, has just been appointed Minister Plenipo-
tentiary and Envoy Extraordinary to the King of
the two Sicilies. This choice gives reason to pre-
sume that our Cabinet has concluded arrangements
of gnat importance with the King of Naples.'—
Count Louis de, 13ombelle,,, who has hitherto repre-
sented our Sovereign at the Court of Tuscany, is
appointed Ambassador to Lisbon. The march of
troops to Upper Italy continues withou► interrup-
tion. Among other arrangements said to have been
resolved upon by the Aulic Council, the garrison of
Venice will be composed of 9,000 Hungarian
troops. The garrison of Milan trill be increased to
14,000 men. We hear a great deal cf. an offensive
and defensive alliance with the King of the two
Sic,lies, certain stipulations of which will be speedily
carried into execution.

(Correspondence of the Messager.)

MADRID. SEPT. 23.—The re-organization of the
Royalist Volunteers of the Principality of Catalonia
proceeds with activity. In each capital of a district
(corrcgemenlo) a complete regiment is formed, and
the class of officers is composed of all those who are
distinguished by their ultra-royalist opinions. Ac-
cording to letters from Barcelona, the consternation
of the inhabitants is such, in consequence of the
measures of the Count d'Espagne,that the places in
SO diligence, are engaged by whole families, who
are removing to the interior of the kingdom.
The diligence from Bayonne, which arrived here
yesterday, brought 14. French Jesuits, who, having
received competent permission, are going to form
part of divers houses, which their order possesses
iii this capital. It seems that all the emigrants from
France, who are at the Port (In Passage, have re-
ceived orders to tel air to the famous house of Loyola,
in the province of Guipti‘coa. Major-General San
Llorente, who occupies Santander, has been ap-
pointed second in commandin the Philippine Islands.
It seems that the General has sent a memorial to his
Majesty, explaining the reasons that binder him
from accepting this appointment. The Apos-
olic party decidedly triumphs here. The mo-
derate make warm efforts to accomplish their
projects; the King desires to reconcile the mem-
bers of the cabinet, but he is ruled by the Abso•
lutists. It is said that the, plan of the moderate
party would be the establishment of a representative
Government, in imitation of England, in which the
monarchical principle should predominate, but in
which the aristocracy would have a considerable
part. But the Absolutists display a frightful energy.
The ancient chiefs of the Army of the Faith, the

directors of the movement of 1817, Are placed at
the head of the military force, and every day Madrid
witnesses the arrival of fresh battalions, who arc
sent towards the north. The troops sent from this
city will have taken good positions in Catalonia be-
fore the Constitutionalists from abroad have pene-
trated into that province.
Nuts, OcT. 6.—The Moniteur of this morn-
ing announces the presentation to his Miijesty of
Baron Werther, who delivered his credentials as

Ambassador Extraordinary from the King of Prus-
sia ; of Baron Wet Tel, from the King of Bavaria;
and of M. de Treutlenger, from the Grand Duke of

Saxe Weimar. _
The King has just grunted a pension of 20,000
francs to the widow of Marshal Ney.
EXCHANGE OE PARIS, OCT. s.—lf we were to
judge of the acts of the Government by the effect
which they produce on the public funds, we should
almost always run the risk of committing great er-
rors. Certainly the Ministry has taken the best
mode to avoid war and its calamities, by calling
under arms a sufficient force to awe those who might
dream of a new invasion of France, and yet this
wise and national measure has caused considerable
leeline in the funds to-day. The Three per Cents.
dell If. 40c. below the closing, price of yesterday;
IFive per Cents. if. 15c ; the Ducats 3f. The
of the Ducats was caused by the alarming Hews
ich was spread respecting Italy, and which do
appear to us to have any foundation.
(From Galignuni's Messenger.)

PANS, 0- CT. 6..--The King held a Council of
Ministers on Monday evening, which sat in delibera-
tion from eight till eleven o'clock. Yesterday the
Ambassadors of Prussia and Bavaria, and the Envoy
of Saxe Weimar, had the honour of audiences of his
Majesty, to deliver letters of credence from their
respective Stivereigni. Their Excellencies were
presented by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The
King transacted business with the Minister of
Public Instruction.
The following is the resolution of the Chamber of
Peers, constituted a Court of Justice, in its bit titig
on Monday
" The Court of Peers,—
" Considering the resolution come to by the
Chamber of Deputies in its sitting of the 28th of
September last, impeaching of treason Messrs. de
Polignac, Peyronnet, Chantelauze, de u
Renville, de Hatissez, Capelle; and lkl Gmmi
ontbel, Mini-
sters who signed the ordinanees of the 25th of July;
" Considering the message, dated the 3)th of
September, communicating the said resolution to the
IChamber of Peers, accompanied by an extract from
the minutes of the proceedings of iho Chamber of
Deputies annexed to the message, and showing the
nomination of Messrs. Berenger, Persil, and Media'
de Monijau, as commissioners charged to conduct,
sustain, and bring to a conclusion before the Cham-
ber of Peers the aforesaid impeachment;
" Considering, in like manlier, the deliberation
of the Chamber. of Peers, on the Ist of the pre-
sent month, concluding iat the-Chamber would
assemble this day as a Court of Justice, in order to
proceed in due form upon the abovc-mentioncd reso-

lotion:
" After due consideration—
" Considering drat, according to the terms of
articles .55 and 56 of the Charter of 1814, and 47
of the Charter of 1830, the Chamber of Peers has
the sole right of judging Ministers impeached and
arraigned by the Chamber of Deputies for acts of

treason;
" Considering, an the other hand, that before
passing an to the judgment of the impeachment
brought by the Chamber of Deputies on the 28th ►,f
September last, it isneceseary to verify and regulate
the examinations and proceedings, as well regarding
the accused who are in custody, as those who have
not beets arrested—
" Orders, that hi the President, and by such
Piers as they may judge proper to appoint to taskt
him and to replace him if there shall be occasion,
the documents transmitted, by the Chamber of De-
puties shall be examined, together with all suchnets
of examination as may, be. necessary ler the elticida.
doss and qualification of
.facts, as well as to set on
foot the proceedings; which acts of examination
shall be communicated to the commissioners of the
Chamber of Deputies, in order that they may make
suck requisitions thereupon its they may deem ad-
visable, end in order that after the said examination
shall be completed and terminated, full reports may
be made to the Court who shall decree as may, be
just, the Deputies being called in and heard if they
require it.
" Orders, likewise, that when the said examina-
tion is completed, the functions of registrar shell be
performed by the Keeper of the Records of the
(Amber, who shall be associated with a sworn
clerk to replace him 'if necessary, and that the cita-
tions or other acts within the province of huissiers
(summoning officers) shall be performed by the
huissiera of the Chamber.

" RESOLUTION OF THE COURT OS THE 4TH OF

OCTOHEM, 1830.

" The Court charges its
,President to write to
each of the Peers, reminding them of the strict obli-
gation imposed upon them to be present at the hear-
ings, when the impeachment, brought by the Chum'
ber of Deputies is in judgment, end to announce to
them that tke Court will sitlect the motiyee they

may adduce for dispensing with this duty to the
most rigorous examination ; that every absence not
sufficiently justified will be viewed with marked
displeasure, and noticed in the minutes of the
proceedings.
" The Court further resolves, that the present re•
solution shall be published in the Afonitettr."

PROCLAMATION BY TUE PRINCE OF

ORANGE.

William, Prince of Orange, to the Inhabitants of
the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom—

" Being charged provisionally by the King, our
august father, with the Government of the Southern
Provinces, we arrive again in the midst of yen,
With the hope of being able to contribute to the esta-
blishment of order and the happiness of the country.
" Our heart bleeds at the evils which you have
suffered ; may we, seconded by the efforts of all
good citizens, prevent the calamities which may
still threaten you.
" In quitting you we conveyed to the feet of the
Throne the wishes expressed by many of you for a
separation between the two parts of the Kingdom,
remaining however under the same sceptre. This
wish has been granted.
" But before the mode and conditions of this
great measure can be determined in the constitu-
tional forms, attended with inevitable delays, already
his Majesty grunts provisionally to the Southern
Provinces a distinct administration, composed en-

tirely of 'Belgians, of which I tun the chief. The
affairs of this Administration will be carried on with
public bodies, and with individuals, in the language
that they may choose.
" All places dependent upon this Government
will be given to the inhabitants of the Provinces
which compose it. The greatest liberty will be left
with respect to the instruction of youth, and other
ameliorations will be made in accordance with the
wish of the nation and the wants of the times.
Fellow-countrymen, all that we ask from you, in
order to realise these hopes, is to unite your efforts
to ours, and we at once guarantee to you entire
oblivion of all political errors which have preceded
!his Proclamation.

The better to attain the end that we propose,
we invoke all information and will adopt all useful
advice. 'We will surround ourselves with several

notable inhabitants distinguished by their patriotism.
Let all who are animated by the same sentiment
approach us with confidence. •
" Belgimis, it is by such means that we hope to
save, with you, this line country, that is sodear to you.
" Given at Antwerp, the sth of October, 1830.•
(Signed) ,‘ WILLIAM, Prince of Orange."

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