The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-01
Terrifying Scene at the Zoolog-
iCaI Institute.

The Geological Institute of Messrs Ray
mond 81 Warning, in Walnut street, was the
scene of thrilling terror for uboutthree hours
yesterday afternoon, in consequence OF Tic
large elephant ofthat establishment becom-
ing uncontrolabeund doing serious damage.
II appears that ut about one O'Clock +. NJ the
keeper ofthis animal, William Kelley, was
preparing him tar the afternoon performance,
in the recess where he is kept when being
unclaimed, hc started towards the ring. The
keeper spoke 10 him, and rs lac did not stop
us soon rs he ought To have done the keeper
struck linn with spear. This eXaspcratcd
the animal, aud hc made pass nt the Keep
err with his tusks, throwing him up twice III
succession To II considerable height lie
keeper fell in front of II cugc, aud as he did
so, The elephant made third pnss at him,but
missing him struck the cage, which contain
ed small docil animals and also capsi2cd n
stove filed with fire that stood in front Oft.
The cage fell with Mr. Kelley under it and
when he was rescued, il WINS found that the
unfortunate man had received serious trac-
lures of both legs, one Of which--the right.
was obliged to he amputaIcd
The enraged beast then passing towards
the ring again, the elephant dogs were intro
duced aud succeeded in driving him back
to his place. lie now became more furious,
aud broke to pieces two cages in this recess,
containing the small animals referred to a.
bove which were let lose. Thence he return
ed TO the ring somewhat damaged the curb
of il, and likewise did II trifling injury 10 The
seats. lie was NJ last secured by dropping
rope moose from the top the dome Of the
building into lie rmg,and drawing this when
he entered the ring around his fore legs.
While thus entangicd, in making passes
towards those OF the platform and the saloon
above him, lie got into the narrow western
gangway, leading TO the upper door on Wal
nut street where by cflectuul applications of
the harpoou, he was goaded into submission
and surrendered. After fastening his tusks
to his iorelegs and securing his legs together
with strong chains, Herr Driesbach the cello
brnted wild heast tanner made.hls appearance,
and taking the subdued beast in churge, bore
him in triumph TO the ring, where he caused
him to lie down in perfect submission. Herr
Driesbach then standing on the conquered
mammoti of the forest addressed the spec
tators present in the following impromtu
speech
n:-Unnaccustomed as l am 10
public speaking, | am compelled TO say that
this is the proudest day of my life. Napole-
on and other gentlemen have their monu-
ments in stone, | huve mine III conquered
living elephant
This speech was answered by rounds Of
applause.
At the time when the elephant was in the
western gangway the Mayor had loaded six
FOUNDER, manned 10y volunteer nrtilerists
pointed at the door ready to fire at him in
case he should rush for the strect--An-
other six FOUNDER was stationed by him al
The back door on George street, and some fiji
~ musketeers were kept in readiness near nj
hand.
The only animals killed Ivy the elephant,
we believe, were IL couple ofmonkeys.
The animals which escaped were all re-
turned to their cages, without there harming
any one. Kelly has since died.--PhiadeI-
pkia NJ american.