The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-07-23

THE ELFIE HUETsMAE A gentleman who,
not long ago, dwelt in remote part of Dubar-
tonshire, IN addition to poney and couple Of
beautiful grey-hounds, entertained monkey
that had been sent him by military officer
from Gibraltar. Pug had formed particular
friendship with the two dogs, and it was no un.
frequent sight to behold him seated on the back
of one of them cantering across the lawn in
front OF his masters dwelling, and apeing all
the airs of a FIRST rate sportsman Mr.. -.
having risen early ore morning, mounted his
shelly, and taking along with him the two har
Tiers had scarcely emerged from the shrubbery
that surrounded the ancient mansion, when pug.
contrary to his wish, unexpectedly appeared,
and was permitted, after gentle reprimand,
to take his usual seat on the back of one of
mis- fayorites After proceeding through sew
eral fields, and affording, by their conioined
drollery, abundance of mirth to their worthy
master, hare suddenly started up, few ridg-
es from the nose of the unencumbered grew
hound, and scudded along with all the swiftness
1t was master Of; when it was instinct;y pur.
sued by both Of the dogs, pug all the while re.
tanning bis seat with wonderful science, as he
few with his gallant steed around the side of
moory hill, with his tiny arms clasped firmly
round his neck. The gentleman soon lost sight
OF them, but, putting spurs to his poney, follow.
ed, as nearly as he could guess, the direction
they had taken, and coming. up with an High
lander, who was busily employed building a
stone dixie, he inquired of him if he had seen
any dogs pass by. "Toggs, pless your honor"
responded Malcolm, " bur saw yer ain Munro
snly ten minutes syne, tracing hare wi a. hnr
speed, and after rode wee aud earle. on a
grey galloway, at sic a rate that muckle dell
bur main sell could no o'rtak her" From this
description, MIR. - had no doubt that the
trio, which had occasioned so much wonder to
the Highlander, were hia own and checking
his pony, as he had lost hope of overtaking
them, ne trudged quietly round the other side
of the hill, whore he msf, the grey barrier re-
turning with his rider, who, upon approaching
his master, instantly dismounted, and laid the
dead hare at his feet, having carried it beneath
bis arm from the spot where it was killed by
Nango. nearly half mile distant. Mr..
on lifting up the offering, patted pug on the
head, as reward for his equihuman display Of
reason, and from that day forward he was look
ed upon by all the old wives and children in the
neighborhopd Us something SO far akin to an
elm or fairy, that until the day Of his death,
which happened shortly after, the urchin who
venEured across the moor Of 49, after sunset,
was allowed TO be possessed Of no small degree
Of courage CGisdonian Mercury.
PUEs COMPLIMENTARY. Rhode Island has
become infected with the punning fever. Here
10 ono Of her late toasts. " Rhode Island in The
1tDeztSsh Congress Her RopBIns SCARED
above the Eagles and Turkey buzzards of the
South and West, and her KNIcuT was as clear
rs day. There was no barrier raised AGAINST
hsr interests that she could not PEARcr, and no
mscient Hotspur who did not shrink before the
stern rsbhke Of a plain BURGESS" rF
LLovManlEo TRADE. A gentleman being
ASKED what business he intended to bring ND his
ecn 70, answered, g If / thought the rare for
Gig. whmkies, tandems, &c. would continue. II
should bring him up to the profession Of a sur.