The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-12-03

dneCOOtt, tFinSh'b "NE Nv W :"
a boy, of eleven years of age, quite admi-
rable:
A singular and most incredible occur
renee took place few days since in the
parish of VillerJ Morlancourt, in the depart
ment of Sommc. Eight children, from o to
10 years old, were tending cows, on the
morning of the 18th Of September, near a
wood called the Gressot. While they were
amusing themselves, they suddenly per.
ceived a wolf come out of the wood, and
make for the plain beyond. The most in
trepid Of the children Immediately pursued
him, and forced him to fly in the direction
Of their village, about halfa mile Off Their
screams, as they entered the village, at
tracted other children. Some terrified at
the sight of the animal, ran away others
more courageous, joined in the pursuit
They drove him in small place, enclosed
by brake, and from which there was no
outlet. The wolf made several attempts
TO climb the brake but they oil proved ia.
efFectual.
Some Of the boidest Of the boys now be.
gan 10 throw stones at the animal, which
had the effect Of rendering him furious. A
young man Of 20, who now joined the par.
lyon beholdng the woffoaming with rage;
and grinding his teeth, fled from the pre-
sence Of the enragcd animal, and advised
the children to do the same. AS two Of the
boys were preparing to follow his exam.
pie, tho wolfmade sudden spring at them.
The third boy named John Boptistc Wig
non, belonging to one ofthe farmers inhab
iting the village. Of IL years Of age, tho
small and delicate, and apparently not more
than years old, but possessing great ad.
dress and courage, on beho!ding the dan
ger ofhis comrades, flew to their assistance
with the tongue of small Wagon, which
he had in his hand. He struck the wolf q
blow on the head with oil the strength he
could muster. The enraged animal in
stsntly turned upon his assaIant, and ter.
rible battle took place, in which tho rash
boy nearly forfeited his life at tho price Of
his temerity. Though conscious of his ex-
treme danger, it only served to stimulate
his courage, instead oftertlfying him. ''If
one Of us must die" he exclaimed, at shall
be you, Mr.. Wolfm lie stepped back a
few steps, and as the wolf mada q second
spring at him, with the view oftearng him
to pieces, he plunged his stick in tho ani
mails throat, and thero twisted il, till the
animal was suffocated, or nearly so--and
finally dealt him blow after blow on the
head, ill his antagonist was quite dead
Thus ended this fearful combat. The boy
proud of his victory, called to his fugitive
companions, and, with thor assistance, car
red he bleeding body Of the dead wolf in
triumph to his parents, who could scarcely
credit the evidence of their own eyes. The
news Of this affair spread rapidly through
the village, and the house was soon throng.
cd with yistcrs,--for the event was so as.
tonishing, that no ono would believe it ill
they had occular demonstration of the fact,
The mayor vas among the visiters, and
had on account of the whole written down
and sent to the Prcfcct of the Department
-..eNs-.-
Combat beticeen Horse and q Lion
A nobleman, in the carly part Of the reign
OF Louis XIV. having a vory vicious horse
which mono Of the grooms or servants
would ride, several of them having boon
thrown, and ono killed, asked leave Of his
Majesty 10 have him turned loose into The
Managerie, against ono Of the largest il
ons. The king readily consented, and the
animal, on a certain day, was conducted
ihither. Soon aftor the arrival Of the horse
the door Of the den was drawn up, and the
lion with great state and majesty marched
slowly TO the mouth Of it, when, seeing his
antagonist he set up a tremendous roar
The horse Immediately started and foil
back, his cars were erected, his name was
raised, his eyes sparklsd and something
hko n general convulsion seemed to agi-
tate his whole frame. After the first emo.
tons Of fear had subsidized, the horse retir-
ed TO corner Of the Menageric, where
having directed his heels towards the lion,
and having reared his head over his left
shoulder, he watched with extreme eager.
ness the motions Of his enemy. The lion
who presently quilted his den, sidled about
for more than q minute, MS meditating
the mode Of attack, when having sufficient.
ly prepared himself for tho combat, he