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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-28
A Queer EBO0t-Jack.

A late London Magazine giving an
account Ct the hunting adventures Of
the late Major Rogers Of the Ceylon
Rifles--says that he had killed, in the
course of his life, by his own hands,
twelve hundred elephants! OF course
he had met with many singular hair
breadth escapes. One Of these adven-
lures is thus Ielated -
He had just had capital sport with
herd Of these animals his four guns
had all been discharged-wfen an un-
seen elephant made charge at him
from the skirts Of the jungle. There
was no help for il except 10 run, and
for one hundred yards Major Rogers
kept just ahead, feeling at every step
the animals trunk trying TO insinuase
itself around his loins. A turn around
tree gave him momentary advantage
which he made the most of by spring
ing up into the branches, (hc was as
nimble as cat, and as strong as a
Iion.) One foot higher! and he would
have been out Of reach; but before be
had time to draw up bis legs. the elc-
PLAT had got him firmly clinched in
the coils Of his proboscis. Still Rog-
ers pulled against him, thinking il bet
ter 10 have his legs wrenched from the
socket than fall bodily into the ami
malls power. The struggle, however:
did not last long, for to the delight of
the pursued and the chagrin ofthe pur-
surer, the Wellington boot that the for
mer wore, slipped of, extracted the
leg, and saved the life Of poor Rogers.
(Save US from such boot-jack.) The
dilemma, however, did not end here
for the elephant. finding itself baked OF
his prey, after destroying the boot,
took up his quarters beneath the
branches, and kept his intended vic
tim in the tree for twenty four hours,
when the tappal, or country postman,
happening TO pass by, Rogers gave him
notice Of his position, and on this being
intm ated al the nearest village, the cle-
plant was frightened away by TOM
toms and yellings. Had this occurred
in deserted part OF the jungle, poor
Rogers would Individually have been
starved TO death in the tree.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-28

Mnd CoV.-A COW belonging 10
DR.. II. A. Stetson, of this village, was
seized with strange symptoms on the
LIST instant. aud ran up and down the
streets with great violence, foaming at
the mouth, and presenting spectacle
Of great wildness and distress. AT
length some one threw a pail of water
Upon her, which seemed TO convulsc
her a good deal, and in few minutes
she died. She had within few days.
been bitten by several dogs, aud had
also eaten profusely Of diseased pota-
toes she found in the road, and il is
said had likewise taken a quantity OF
paint Whether the dog or other mat
tiers occasioned her death, is doubtful
One Of the dogs seen 70 worry her,
lately, was suspected Of hydrophobic
symptoms, yesterday, and was prompt
lly killed by IFS owner.-We..held
Messenger.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-17

subject by imploring the attention of all the far
mers clubs in the country, TO a matter ofdeep in
terest TO their advantage. Mr.. Megs stated "A fact
that in Spain, and IN the proximity of the tomato,
no perncous insects were 10 be found We APP
prehend his project of planting tomatoes on the
margin OF orchards as an antldote, might be pro-
ductive of contrary effect, as giving birth TO
anoIher species OF animalcum, more dangerous
perhaps than that VIII CHI il was designed TO crush.
Col skinner read some extracts from work
on the turpenine trade Of South Carolina, which
tended to show the rapid disappearance OF the
long eaied turpentine pine, which was invariably
supplanted by trees OF different origin, probably
by the inroad of beetles DIR Field corroborated
from his experience the facts and theories of DR..
Underhll, and recommended constant Swinging
with ii solution OF water, moasses, and tobacco,
and approved also Of the process Of scraping the
trees in the winter. DR.. Field suggested to the
Club the propriety Of farmers supplying the So
ciety with such specimens OF the bug tribe as come
within their experience, a proposition which was
cheerlully adopted. After some desultory re-
marks, the Club adjourned, not however, losing
sight of subject, that embraces SO much matter
of deep and abiding importance, viewed either,
referring to the fancy amateur hortcul-
tulist, or to the practical and professional far
mer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-17
Privateers.
The Texan Navy.

To tia EDITOR Of the Union
SIN In looking ovor your paper of this morning,
discover that in your notice Of the proceedings oil the
Senate of yesterday upon the bill to incorporate the
Texas navy you give at length the speech of the Hon.
Mr. Fairfield In opposition to that BILL without noticing
my remarks in reply
This, so far am individually concerned Is to me
ofno consequence but to the officers the Tex
ian navy it is In reply to what the Hon. Mr. Fairfield
said relation to the officers Of that navy. stated that
that was not the time and place to discuss their merits
that the bill passed. they would have to be nominated
by the President and those nominations acted upon BY
the Senate which time it would be proper to discuss
their qualifications.
In reply to what he said in relation to the injustice to
the United States navy by their incorporation, stated
that by the bill amended las proposed dong) in
justice would be done the officers Of the United States
navy Their chances of promotion would not Nc diminish
ed, but tho contrary, would be increased that a
captain being the highest rank in the navy the two adj
ditiopal captains proposed the bill stood chance Of
farther promotion that in either Of them vacated
his post by death or otherwise II would be filed by one
OF the commanders OF the United States navy
The additional commander and Ieutenants proposes to
be added by the bill being ct the foot ofthe list stood
chance of promotion unt all the officers Of that grade in
the United States navy should be promoted. | would
be the last to do injustice to the gallant officers of
the United states navy throw the slightest obsruc
ten in the way Of their promotion but while entsr.
tain these views, think justice to Texas and fair
sructon Of the joint resolutions of annexation required
that the bill should be passed.
Your obsdisat ssrvant THO. J. RUsK2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-17

FUNNY TRAvELIING.-A man, his wife and six
children, on their way to PEBBLE county, in Ohio,
from seven hundred miles southeast Of Cincin-
natl, held up to rest in that city on the 9th inst
The Youngest child and their baggage were q
wheebarrow, their only carriage from home, pre-
pelled by turns by the company -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-17

the city York. commanded by OF experience
each month - 49, ~ -
Their cabins elegant and commodous and ar
with whatever coduce the comfort
gers. Price Of passage 500.
Neither the captains OF these ships will be
regular bills OF laAng signed therefor.
For freight or passage apply to
WOODRUFF MINTURN,
81 South street. New York or TO
FIELDEN. BROTHERS eco
liver
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-17

AFFAlEs IN CANADA.-We were sorry 10 hear
that several Amer can travellers had been pre-
ented from extending their tour 10 Montreal and Que
bee, owing the rumors that have prevailed, that the
cholera had made its appearance They may he assured
that there ground for apprehension on that score
There is doubt that Sir Allan AlcNab has thrown up
his commission Adlutant General II IL said that the
government has broken faith with him that Col Ken
to have been his deputy, and that he
is offended at the nomination Of Mr. Mcdonnell of Green
field. AT all events the ministry Is in terrible scraps.
Mnnfre al Pilot JUN IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-17

STATE TEMPERANCE CoNvRNTIoN-The Conven-
ton assembled at the North Pearl street Church
this forenoon at II O'Clock. VIM c. Bouck, President;
Geo Hall Of Brooklyn and the Rev. Mr. Schneller Of
Warner, Secretaries. Prayer was offered by the Rev
Lebbius Armstrong Committees TO report rules and to
prepare business appointed Several resolutions
were submitted and laid the table for consideration In
the afternoon and evening The convention was adj
dressed upon the traffic by j. p Coffin and upon the lc-
gaIity of the license law by Alvan Stuart Tho ocers
and delegates OF tho State Convention were invited to
take part IN deliberations Tho Convention promises
be Of very greatin and the future meetings
to be held in the audience Of the church,
that ladies' and all others who wish hear the debates
and addresses, may have opportunity In the morning
session lao delegates enrolled their from %
ties besides about 30 from Albany. Among the visters
Rev. Drs Edwards and Anderson from Boston, Rev.
w 8. Blanchard, Illinois; and Rev J. II. Rice, Upper
Canada-.albs~y journal, july 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-17
The Filth and stencil OF the Streets.


SIR-l perfectly agree with you, that it is ofno
use 10 say any more about the filthy and unhealthy
state of the streets to the Common Council, In
spectors, &C.; and would not have said any more,
were IT not to expose, what consider, one, if not
the only cause, for their not being properly
cleaned, and at much less cost.
My authority for the statement ! am about TO
make, consider good, and were l at liberty to
give names, the public would consider it SO too.
1t appears that the Committee Cleaning
Streets, recently adopted resolution to enlarge
the size of the dirt carts. But 10, and behold.
when the Jehus who drive these carts got their
orders to enlarge them, they would not stand it
no how They kicked, and threatened to petit
ton the Common Council against this innovation
on their liberties, ''the largest liberty"
Now, Fir, this attempt (whether successful or
no of the dirt cartmen to override the action and
orders OF the committee, is a practical ilustra-
ton of the repeated charges which were, and
now are made by the natives, ''that the Common
Council, and the democratic party, are under the
dictation and control OF the Irish in this city,"
gives much plausibility and force to the charge.
For it is notorious. that the dirt cartmen, sweep
ers, Sc who hold the lower Offices under tho
Common Council, chiefly Irish. |, for the
same reasons, infer the same, and as natural
consequence, that no change for the better ought
Ia be expected, or can take place. whilst the Com
mon Council collars, and must do this
potion OF the voters OF the party dictate. would,
therefore, suggest that the dirt cattmen, sweep
ers, Sc. be invested with all the municipal au-
thority, and take possession of the White House,
and that the present Aldermen and Assistants,
G.. L. L. a matter Of PRoPgIETY.
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Mining In England.

F,on The London Mining Journal Non. 22d.
Notwithstanding the apparent paucity of busi.
transactions in mining shares as compared win
railways which have certainly, during the past TWO
O, three years been completely In the ascenoaa' we
bnt rejoice to see that change for the oetter
/. rapidly taking place and legitimate mining once
more having attention drawn TO II by capitalists io5
invas,yen, An apathy for a long season pervaded
,hi. branch OF our industry, and cloud hung over
ira foture prospects which are now happily passing
RAPIDLY away. and as the excitement causea ny tuo
ajn,ost unhealthy extension Of the railway system
snbsides we hope this branch OF industry, on
,ybich the well-being Of so many OF our counties
depends developed 10 greater extent imam al any
former perjod The coal and iron districts II Is que
certain have full and constant employment cot OUT
for them for many years TO come ana properly u
,b;s description Of course. becomes OF correspond
In, value but il is the copper, tin, lead &c. o's
tr,crs where the great room for Improvement ex,
;s,a-Cornyall with her copper tin' SILVER ana
lead-WaIes with her copper, lead, ana silver
nshvsbire Cum berand, Westmoreland, and York
81 ,beir lead. with numerous other associated
inerals in all these localities, with the yet almost
,nworke ed masses OF mineral in lreland-are still
,an.be of supplying with, II may be SAID. an To-
eYhaustibe supply OF these metals, 30 important In
,be various relations OF life,-of thus supporting
their several local populations IN comfort ana IN
,Isn,v and of increasing. 10 large extent the held
r. ,i.oo enterprise in which the adventures will
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our readers the present cheering prospects oil The
mining interest have been at some pains ior cor
rectness in the compilation oil the following taoe IN
which we have taken thirty mines, now standard
ones. in which it will be seen that upon them has
been OK nended the sum Of fl4a,66l-while from
The regular payments Of dividends, and the solid
urospec,s they afford of continuous profitable work
nc The nresept market value is Ct, 634 ,364-or
nearly $1,000 per cent. upon the outlay !Ivz
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Our share list generally, presents cheering proof
of the improvement gradually taking place. the ma
.jority of the undertakings are at premium and
many mines. which have laid dormant for years, are
taken up aud put into spirited course of working
new SETS on which lodes had never previously been
discovered, have been eagerly sought for by CAPT
talis,s; and the increased practical knowledge pos
sessed by mining officials, from the great advance
made in chemical and geological research, and the
establishment OF various scientific institutions, rem
der them infinitely more certain in the pursuit of
their interesting avocations. and inspire extensive
confidence in those parties who supply the needtul
funds for carrying on the works. The vast i'm
provements which are daily being made in machine
~ appear keep pace with increasing depth in our
deepes, mines. and, with steady demand for cop
per and the other metals we hope to witness, for
many wears to come, a season of undated prosperi-
sy and happiness in the mining districts.
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ALEXANDER,S TRICOBAPHE-A new and

LEXANDER,S TRICOBAPHE-A new and
"A invaluable discovery, being liquid dye, which IN.
changes the color of the hair beautiful
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great superiority of this Dye consists in its easy mode Of
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Extract from The Philadelphia Daily Sun"-ALrxAx-
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wINERis ARcANUM EXTRACT


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THE TRIBUNE.
For The Tribune.

For The Tribune
FAREWELL To TIE OLD YEAR
WHILE happy hearts are leaping
With JOY thy knell to hear,
par: from thee with weeping,
Thou good and dear Old Year!
Thou st seemed TO me the heetsst
Ofall my youths short years,
Although. with joys the sweetest
Thou st brought the most of tears
And yet i, was in kindness
Thou madest me to grieve-
through tears, |, once in blindness
Lies earnestness perceive
New Truths thou has: been showing
In each bright cleansing tear
Thus l must bless their flowing.
And thee 100, good Old Year.
And vet, Old Year I'm growing
60 sad those Truths l find,
Tba, thou art not still leaving
Me child.like, trusting. blind! AMI.