Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-08-06

pursucr, and gave him the contents Of the second
pistol This time unfortunately ! was not sur.
cessful II only wounded him, and saw the ami.
mai lim7ing of into the woods. beside with three
four Of the troop, but the reminder in hot
haste sfter me
II thought then ny moments were numbered.
for although we were nearly ont Of the woods, I
could feel the poor beast reel and saggcr under me.
and every moment, was dreading his fall in which
case knew my fate would be sealed cold
elammy sweat stole over the, and prayer invoIun.
iary rose TO my lips--for Competence alone
felt could save me.
IN The hour Of danger, with dreadful death
staring him in the face. man instinctivey turns to
his Maker for relief He, even. who denies the ex.
isience Of God when brought to the fearful verge
Of life, Involuntary Acknowledges his error-,he
last struggle brings a cry for mercy from his lips
Il prayed, sir-not flr rescue from devouring
be1sts-ihai did no, look for-but in the near
prospect Of death. asked for forgiveness With
lighlning-like r1pidity my thoughts sped through
the past-every incident Of my life crowded on my
mind-the evil doue and the good left undone -
Bus, in these reflections forgot the perils which
surrounded me- and was only called to a sense Of
my situation by sharp growl al ms side. Turning
my head, observed an unusually large wolf snap-
plug at my legs, while others we're leapIng at the
launches Of ny horse.
man to that Of any other animal, and finding my.
self in this exircmi,y-eyery hope Of escape being
cut off-feeling, moreover. ELECTION for the
beast besirode, for he was old family fsvoTiie
was on the point Of springIng upon the pack,
trusting that while engaged in deyouring ne. the
poor horse would get out OF harms way. Believ-
ing, too, that nv case was entirely hopeless. mads
up my mind tina, il would be as well 10 meet my
fate al once
Il grew desperately calm. ] even calculated
the time should live after the first sitack-how
long sensation would continue in my mangled
limbs In fact, kind ofderium seized upon me-
my mind wandered strangely, and have faint
recollection Of looking back upon the lean hungry
pack and giving uiierance 10 4 loud 'ha Ia Ia I"
a wild laugh Of derision. This was but moments
duration. however. At the end ofthat brief period
a sudden thought struck me-a faint hope sprung
up. A grocer in the village to which was bound
had commissioned me to purchase couple pounds
ofScolch snuff, cake pinch, sir , which had
done up in paper bundle, in my saddle-bags.-
With trembling hands took out the bundle-tore
open the parcel, and grasping handful Of the sub
lie powder dashed into the face OF the ferocous
animal al my side Without stopping TO witness its
effect turned and threw a cloud Of it, BY sort Of
scattering FIRE, into the gaping mouths and glaring
eyes ofthose in my rear.
"Sir, the effect was beyond my hopes-it was
ueCENe. lou enOulu nave ucdIu tue uueaFtull
hoWls that arose, as, blinded aud maddened with
pain, the pack rushed upon one another, swapping
and biting at each other in their rage. They were
rolling in their fury-a regular wolf hghi-all
too much engaged to heed me. Well, sir, | kept
along piece, and then drew up my horse, who
could hardly stand upright He was completely
blown, and seeing that all danger was over, | dis
mounted and led the painting animal by the bride,
soothing him by the way, for the fearful bowls and
maddenlng yes oflhe Infatuated wolves made him
shake in every limb. Hurrying along fast as
were able, in the course OF half hour we
reached house in the outskirts where | applied
for admittance, which readily granted me-
First seeing my horse taken care the poor
creature absolutely neighing with delight | led
him into the stable--l detailed 10 the astonished
residents my har.brsadth escape. They had heard
the hoWs, and had got their dogs ready for the at
tack, little dreaming that human being ex-
posed to such imminent danger.
"Sr, if ever there existed grateful man, was
one that night With my noble heart could echo
the thanksgiving of the Psalmist blessed be the
Lord who has not given prey to their teeth. -
Our soul is escaped a bird out ofthe OF the
fowler the snare is broken and we are escaped"
Worn out as was with fatigue yet little rest could
/ obtain. II for moment | lost myself, l was
transported Immediately to the scene in which was
so lately engaged. Again was in the midst Of
the bowling wolves, flying for my life, and when
Jusl on the point of falling victim to them, |
would spring up in terror, my forehead beaded
with sweat, and every limb quaking with fear. |
could the hungry eyes cleaning with that terri
bic greenish light garing at my bedside-and that
horrid howl would ring IN my ears, even aiter
awoke With difficulty could pursuade myself
that it was but frightfnl dream-ihat was indeed
sheltered safely beneath a friendly roof IL was
long ere these fearful fantasies ceased to trouble my
sleeping hours.
"'rhe next morning we visited the scene Of ac-
ton. Signs of the conflict could be traced all
around The snow was lrodden down in all direc-
tons and stained with gore, and by the side OF The
road we found the mangled carcasses of three OF
my overnight enemies-one OF which was the veri-
table wolff have no doubt that received my first
charge. for his muzzle was all begrimmed with
snuff and it seems the rascal had completely bitten
/ his tongue off in his agony
well sir, that adventure taught me lesson to
never travel through such patch of woods again in
the night time, and always TO keep good supply
Of the article which saved my life about me Won't
I you take pinch now, sir ;"
/ So saying. the gentleman rendered his box to
me- and out Of respect for the good services II had
4 performed for him, ventured TO comply with his
invitation, and soon gave snes=iHg proof of my re-
| gard for his favorite Maccaboy
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