The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-04


A Second Nimrod-0smerai Tom Thumb
On u Hunting Expsdision-lis Kiils .
Deer.
The world renowned Gen. Tom Thumb
Notwithstanding the multiplicity Of bis en-.
gagewenls, still fnds ii ne to pursue rscrca-
tive pursuits, ole of which-huntiDg-he
takes great pleasure in, aud while travelling
through Canada, awaited himself OF every
spare opportunity to satisfy his ardent desires.
Game OF every descrip ion succumbad to the
expertness OF his unerring aim. To bring
down one OF the antlered tribe has long been
bis pet desire. Last Friday being IN Albion,
Mch IL came TO the ears OF Ira Mayhem,
Esq, President OF tho village, that such was
his wish, and he very kindly Invited him to
visit an estate Of his on the banks ofthe Kal.
amazoo River. at the forks Of that beautiful
stream In the town Of Albion
The grounds have been .... 49,"
r..ort ~'xscL Man, wIo nave,
within the last Ave years, encamped on the
spot as was III ir custom formerly. These
same grounds still continue to be freQuented
ut times by Deer. Arriving at tho spot, &C.
compapied by the Professor ana two friends
of his, J. D. Morton, Esq, Of Detroit, aud J.
NJ. Stirlse, Esq, Of Monroe, (who with their
families had been spending Thanksgiving at
bis hospi,able mansion } It was not long be-.
fore noble Buck was put up. 1t was q
pleasing sight, and ore which will be long
remembered by the party above named, to
see the little "hero," whose diminutive
height was diminished nearly one half by the
depth OF the snow, standing all intent. bis
bright eye fully dilated, aud sparkling with
excitement, his Iavorite double barrel "
ready at bis shoulder. On comes the
noble animal, snufang the morning air, un-
conscious OF danger, aud revealing in all
the freedom Of nature. But he was ap.
proachipg the presence Of one to whom
thousands had paid homage, and before
whom many bright eye had been subdued
and conquered. He speeds by with lightnit g
wing, the fatal trigger i, pulled, and the un'
erring bullet clears It's way and soon causes
the crimson lido to flow from his painting
side, and he falls lileless to tho ground, be-.
dewing the virgin putty Of the snow with
his gore. When measured his length proved
| to be 9 feet ZACH, eirth feet 8 inches, and
| hts artlers % inches In leaeth weight about
l42 poonds, flue specimen Of these denizens
of The fore.t. The General" was delighted,
ard expressed his thaoks 10 very spirited
manner to Mr. NJ yhew for his extreme kind
ness and consideration. He would have been
pleased to stay longer aud avail himself Of
the KIM hospitality extended, but business
engagement Is at Marshall prevented.
RRcRuIrIN0 FOR TINE STOCKTON KBdr.
MESr.-Lieut. p. Mclaughlin Of Colonel
Stockton's Regiment. Is at prcsens In this city,
having been detailed on recruiting service
An Office has been opened a, No. AZ Wood.
ward avenue, where recruits will be received,
and forwarded to the regimental rendezvous
as soon as mustered into service. This af.
fords an excellent opportunity for all who
desire to see active service, as the regiment
l. attached 10 Gen. Fiis John Porter's division
now under orders for South Carolina. Com.
panies Or parts Of companies forming In tho
State, who have not yet been assigned posi-
lions, should make application to Lieutenant
Mclaughlin at once.
TRR RUSSELL HousE-NHw PRoPRIRToR.
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