Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
THRILLING INCIDENT.

The following thrilling incident is extracted
from very interesting paper in Bentley's Mis-
cellany, entitled "Hours in Hindoostan." The
Copra Copella is said to be one of the most ven
smous species of serpents in the East--its bite
being attended with almost instant death.
we had been playing all the evening at whist.
Our stakes had been gold; mohur points, and
twenty on the rubber. Maxey who was always
lucky, had won five consecutive bumpers, which
lent self-satisfied smile to his countenance,
and made us, the losers, anything but pleased,
when he suddenly changed countenance, and
hesitated to play this the more surprised us,
since he was one who seldom pondered, being
so perfectly master Of the game, that he deem
cd long consideration superfluous
"Play away, Maxey, what are you about 90
impatiently demanded Churchill, one ofthe most
lmpetuous youths that ever wore the uniform Of
the body guard.
"Hush" responded Maxey, in tone which
thrilled through us, at the same time turning
deadly pale.
"Are you unwell p said another about to start
up, for he believed our friend had been sudden
ly i'll.
"For the love of God sit quiet" rejoined the
other, in tone denoting extreme fear of pain,
and he laid down his cards; T" If you valne my
life, move not"
"What can he mean has he taken leave of
his senses :" demanded Churchill appealing to
himself
Don't move tell you!" in a sort of whis-
per can never forget, uttered Maxey. IF you
make any sudden motion am a dead man 7"
We exchanged looks He continued
"Remain quiet, and all may yet be well.
nave copra copella around my leg"
Our first impulse was to draw back our chairs,
but an appealing look from the victim induced
us to remain,altho' we were afraid that should've
reptile transfer but one fold, and attach himself
to any other of the party, that individual might
already be counted dead man, so fatal is the
bite OF that dreadful monster.
Poor Maxey was dressed as many old resi-
dents still dress in India-namely, breeches and
silk stockings. He therefore felt more plainly
every movement Of the snake. His countenance
assumed 4 livid hue, the words seemed to leave
his mouth without the feature altering its posi-
ton so rigid was his look, so fearful was he
least the slightest movement should alarm the
serpent and hasten the dreadful bite.
We were in agony little less than his own du-
ring the scene.
:" He is coing round" muttercd Maxey,"I
feel him cold-cold to my limbs and now he
tightens. For the love of Heaven call for some
mix! dare not speak loud let it be placed
on the ground near me; let some be split on the
floor"
Churchill cautiously gave the order, and ser
want slipped out of the room.
"Dont stir. Northcote, you moved your head.
BY everything sacred, conjure you not to do so
again. 1t cannot be long ere my fate is decided.
| have a wife and two children in Europe, tell
them died blessing them-the snake is wind
ing itselfaround my calf--I leave them all pos
sess-I can almost fancy feel his breath. Great
God to die in such a manner"
The milk was brought and carefully put down,
a few drops were sprinkled on the floor and the
affrighted servant drew back.
Again Mayey spoke.
"No-it has no effect. | dare not look down,
but am sure he is about to draw and give the
bite of death with more precision Receive me
o Lord, and pardon me-my last hour has come.
Again he pauses. die firm but this is past en-
no--he has undone another fold
and loosens himself. Can he be going to some
one else?" We involuntary started. " For the
love OF Heaven stir not. am dead man, but
bear with me. He still loosens-he is about to
dart. Move not but beware. Churchill he falls
off that way. Oh, this agony is hard to bear.
Another pressure and am dead. No he relax
es
AT that moment poor Maxey ventured to look
down, the snake had unwound himself, the last
coil had fallen, and the reptile was making for
the milk
81 am saved-I am saved" and Maxey bound
ed from his chair and fell senseess into the arms
Of one of his servants. In another instant, need
it be added, we were dispersed-thc snake was
killed, and our poor friend carried more dead
than alive to his room.
FIRES IN MnwAUKEE.-On Tuesday night, 4
fire broke out on the corner of Spring st. and
East Water street, damage, four to $4,000.
On Wednesday night another fire broke out
in the block north of the block in which Speeds
Telegraph Office is located. A. ID. Senman's
Cabinet Warehouse was entirely consumed
The principal part of the furniture was saved.
buildings to the alley south were.in-
jured. Damage not ascertained.
BY the burglares and fires in that city, there
is no doubt but that it is infested with as precious
a lot of consummate rascals as ever trod shoe
leather. There is work for them at Waupun.
Kenosha Telegraph
Let man be treated as brute, and he will
be more british than brute; but as rational
heino and he will show that he is so.