The lynx. (Panola, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1845-1845, 1845-02-01
TIE GYAscUTUs.


occasion while roaming at large and
disturbing Ina cogllations Of those quiet
people who know nothing about him
a statement ofthe particulars concern
ing his origin and remarkable escape
will no doubt be thank fully received by
an anxious public.
The story goes, that couple Of Yam
KEGS travelling South ran short OF
funds, and resolved themselves into q
committee Of ways and means for the
purpose of eifecting a ''raise." They
determined 10 take advantage OF the
passion for shows which possessed our
| people in those days, when the elephant
and rhinoceros, and lions and monkeys,
were being exhibited all over the coun-
try Ore of this worthy couple, it was
agreed between them, was to personate
a rare beast, for which they invented he
name of Gyascutus; while the other
was to be keeper or show man--to ex-
hibit the said Gyascutus to the curious
spectators, stir him up with stick,
throw him his feed, discourse Of his
history, capture, qualities, &c.
Accordingly advertisement was made
at the next village, to the effect thai a
rare and Interesting specimen Of ANNA
ted nature, called the Gyascutus, would
that night be exhibited to the enlighien-
ed and generous pubic Of that town and
vicinity. This animal il was set forth
was captured on the Disputed Territory
where his species was found, rowing in
the wilds Of the Arostook, on the banks
ofthe Penobscot, and over the circum-
Jacent bills Of the Passamaquoddy--
more ferccious and terrible than the
Gnu, the Hyena, the Ant Eater Of the
African desert. Admitiance 25 cents
children and servants hall price.
Curiosity was on riptoe. Every BODY
crowded the door at the appointed time,
where Jonathan the Snowman grayely
received their quarters and dimes and
politely bowed them in. Across a cor
ner OF the room was stretched a stout
rope and curtain behind which was
stationed Jonathan the Gyascutus.-
The curtain did not quite reach the
ground, and beneath il the curiosity Of
he spectators was tempted by par
tai view of four horrible feet, which TO
less excited fancies would have borne
wonderful simiitGde 10 the feet and
hands of a live Yankee, with stripes Of
coonskins sewed around his wrists and
ankles! With pal plating hearts they
saw those big feet move aud Zap abou;
as the monster shook his chain, NUT
'"red his discomfort in Unearthly erowts.
The designated moment for opening
he exhibition having arrived, and Jon
than having slowed goodly amount of
the shining spoil IN the big pockets of
his pepper and salt, he stepped deliber
ately up to the curtain, for the purpose
OF commencing the performances, La
dies and gentlemen, said be, the Gyas-
cntds is not only remarkable for the
slngular'ly and ferccity OF his appear
ance, but for the terrible tones of ms
1olce. Before raising the curtain II
Will proceed TO stir him up with this
lere sick, just 10 let you have speci-
men of The mnsic with which he makes I
us native wilds resouud when angry
" about to seize upon and run off with
rs unsuspecling prey lie according
y dlsappeared-the stick was pIyed
'pon the Gyascutus-the beast gave q
ew hideous grunts; but. waxing r.
wrath, he begun to rattle his chain
Ike mad, and roar and growl in most
ledeoas sort, TO the unspeakably delight
ui horror of all present. Expectation
mixed with a portion of apprehension,
vas wrought up TO high pitch. When
lst al this juneture, Jonathan !eaped
ut with a mighty boand--his limbs
ren:bling in every loint--terror in all
is looks--exefaiming, ladies and
en,lonen save yourselves.-,he. CIV.
scutns is loose.
fell meil--horly bnrly-laioiins.
leap'ng, crowding, the terri
cd spectators rolled out; while iona
han and the Gyascntus retired. he
ack way, with all reasonable exned,
on, and now Cor adghi we know, ON
'ylng the rewards of their adventure
mons their clrcunljacent hills Of the
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