The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-05-21

ohu uotHuiouS HlOLOn-StOOQ the tOrmIda-
oie beast himself, apparently doubtful whether
to commence or await the attack But little time
was gwen for elaboration haooing the dogs
forward, who boldly dashed across the ravine,
tne oihcers levelled their rifles and fired almost
smut, 'neously. Lieul Pinkwes ball grazed
the animals ribs, while that of Captain Drum
mage wounded him slightly in the neck no eff
iect appeared to have been produced by the 9TH
Ell SHOTS The chittaWarries rushed on, and the
Tiger, irriated at the wounds he had received
with one sweep of his enormous paw crushed
three Of them in the dust, and, seizing fourth,
the brave brindled dog, in his Jaws, crushed him
between his teeth, and hurled him dead into the
ravine.
AS quick as thought the second barrels were
poured IN, and this time with better effect two
balls pierced the tigers breast, and another cut
away the upper part of his left ear. Uttering "a
tremendous howl he sprang forward, and wide
as the ravlne appeared, measuring full 30 feet,
ne cleared 1t at bourd, before the rifles could
be reloaded for execution. His first sprang was
made at Lient. Maggles, whom he feed to the
earth with his powerful paw, tearing away his
clothes, and severely decorating the whole of his
lelt side. lie then turned on Assistant Surgeon
Cutbush, who, having no firearms ready, thrust
the spear at the monsters eyes, but his hand be-
ing unsteady he missed his aim, and his spear
flying from mis- grasp, the tiger seized him by the
right ARM and wheeling round, made off down
the ravine in the direction of the river. At this
having favored side view, sent ball through
the tigers jaw, and made him drop his prey
But 1t was only for an instant he turned as it
were in defiance, shook his head wildly and
then with desperate energy once more seized his
unfortunate victim, and bounded towards the
river. The party followed, trusting to arrest his
course before he reached the stream, and ball
from the rifle of Lieut. Pinkwell told on his side
marked by long tract of blood along his striped
coat But his course was not checked, and be-
fore Captain Drummage could follow up the
shot, the tiger had plunged into the Humbuiee
with the wounded gentleman fixed between his
jaws.
Mr. Culbush, though dreadfully hurl still re-
tanned his presence of mind, while the certainty
OF death, in one shape or other, appeared newt
able. His left arm was dsengaged, and while
the tiger dragged him through the river he felt
in his belt for his cuttyjack it was fortunately
by his side and with determined resolution he
drew it from its sheath, and plunged it deep into
the tiger s breast Immediately beneath the lnser
ton of the left forearm. A violent spasm, oc-
casloped by the oonvulsive clutch of the tiger,
tile report of fire arms and all recollection passed
away from Mr. Cutbush, until he awoke again to
consciousness, extended on the sandy shore of
the Humbuljee, with his friends around him,
Capt. Drummage and Lieut.. Pinkwell leaning
on their rifles, Lieut.. Magles resting on buddek.
har with his left arm in sling, and the body of
the tiger pierced with innumerable wounds
stretched IN death at their feet. 1t appears that
on being stabbed by Mr. Cutbush, the tiger
dropped his victim, and raised himself
for moment, better mark for the rifles of
the hunters, who, with admirable precision, each
sent an ounce ball clean through his head. To
S ave Mr. Cubush from drowning was but the
work of moment; one of the chimrowzees
swan off and brought him to the shore, while
with lasso the remainder of the party dragged
the dead tiger on the beach. This enormous
animal was found TO measure twenty -four feet
in length. We are glad to find that, although
much hurt there is nothing dangerous in the
wounds received by either Mr. Gu, bush or Mr.
Maggles