Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-01-19
Paddy,s Coon Hunt.

nm lrishman oil orr acquaintance named
Michael O'Rolger, who settled in this part
OF the country some years aga, lately re-
ceiyed an unexpected visit from his Broth
or Pat. who was direct from the sod
Nike heartily welcomed his brother and
resolved to do everything in his power to
make his visit an agreeable one. Accor-
dinghy ct the end of the second day after
Pats arrival, which had been spent by
them in general carouse. Mike armed his
brother with shilla'ah; aud Immediately
Tod OF in the direction of the cornield
about half mile distant. where he as
surred Pat that they would enjoy rare
evenings coon hunting
The night was too dark 10 distinguish
the object Of their search at any great dis
lance, but on entering the field and setting
mp yell they soon discovered by rustling
of the corn stalks in various directions that
they had been successful in routing sew
cral Of them from their hiding places
Mikes keen eyes were now fixed up large
tree, which stood a few yards distant, and
he soon had tho satisfaction of detecting
IN object moving up its trunk at rapid
rate. This he knew 10 be coon, and
with shout of Joy lie rushed toward the
tree calling his brother to follow up. In
= moment the two sportsmen were under
the tree. Mike prepared to climb and d.
rected Pat how to act when the coon reach
ed the ground.
He'll be after maxim great noise to
get away said Mike. 'bnt for your life
don't let him escape ye.'
Och, be offup the-trce wild ye.' answer
ed Pat aourishing his shillslah evidently
growing impatient for the sport. 'niver
fear but I will put an end to him when he
comes down.
Mike now commenced climbing the tree
with all possible haste and succeeded very
well in the ascent until he reached the first
branches. and became hid from the gaze
of his brother, when he paused moment
TO ascertain in what part of the tree the
coon had taken lodgings. While matters
were in this state, the coon made sud.
den move among the branches which so
startled Mike that he unfortunately let 80
his hold AMI fell headlong to the ground.
Pat supposing him to be the coon, rush
ed furiously upon him with his shillalah,
OF putting an end to him.
Murder! Murder' cried Mike attempting
10 raise to his feet, in the name Of ST
Patrick don't be afther batting me to
death.
'Ye incident be given me any nv yel
dirty excu ses: sure me brither told me We d
be afthcr maxim great noise to get away
but not a fut yell move out o this alive.
Mike now supposing his brother to be
crazy thought il time TO make desperate
struggle for his life; so seizing Pat by the
legs he succeeded in throwing him to the
ground. whereupon rough and tumble
Sight commenced which lasted for some
time without either OF the brothers uttering
aword aIo q
After a violent contest. however, Mike
came of victorious. Pat being so subdued
as to render him helpless. But fearing il
was all over with him, he began to cal
wildly for Mike to hasten down the tree t6
assist him. or the ugly baste' would have
his life
By this time Mike fully comprehended
the error into which his brother had fallen
and he commenced using every means in
his power TO bring him to his senses. which
after great deal Of persuasion he succeed
cd in doing.
But the coon was allowed to escape I'M
harmed, as neither Of the adventurers fell
in humor for continuing the hunt tha
night. Indeed it was Pats first hunting
scraps. and he swore by all the saints i
would be the last.