Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-01

two sets of weapons-the teeth and paws;
but on the other, greater powers of endur-
ance and more inhexible courage. The posi-
ton thus assumed was maintained for some
time-the bull struggling desperately to free
its head, while the blood streamed from his
nost-:ls-the bear straining every muscle to
drag him to the ground. No advantage SEEM
ed to be gained on either side. The result
Of the battle evidently depended on the mer-
est accident
As if by mutual consent, they gradually
ceased struggling, to regain breath, and as
much as FIVE minutes must have elapsed while
they were locked in this mOtiOnless but ter
tible embrace. Suddenly the bull, by one
desperate effort wreuched his head from the
grasp Of his adversary and retreated few
steps. The bear stood up TO receive him.
now watched with breathless interest, for
it was evident that each animal had staked
bis life upon the conflict. The cattle upon
the surrounding plains had crowded in, and
stood moaning and believing around the
oUmbatants; but, as withheld by terror, none
seemed to Interfere. Rendered furious by
his wounds, the bull now gathered up all his
energies, and charged with such impetuous
force and ferocity, that the bear, despite the
most terrific blows with his paws, rolled over
in the dust, vainly struggling to defend him
self The unges and thrusts Of the former
were perfectly furious. At length, by a sud-
den and well directed blow of the head, be
got one Of his horns under the bears belly,
and gave it rip that brought out q clOrted
mass Of entraiis. It was apparent that the
battle must soon end. Both were previously
wounded, and neither could hold out much
longer. The ground was torn up and cover
ed with blood for some distance around, and
the painting Of the struggling animals became
each moment heavier and quicker. Manned
aud CORY, they fought with the certainty Of
death-the bear rolling over and over, vainly
striking out to avoid the fatal horn Of his ad-
versary the bull, ripping, thrusting, and tear
ing with irresistible ferocity.
At last as if determined to end the con-
! lict the bull drew back, lowered his head,
aud made one tremendous charge; both eyes
blinded by the blood that trickled down his
forehead, he missed his smark and rolled head
long on the ground. In an instant the bear
whirled and was upon him. Thoroughly in
vigorated by the prospect Of q speedy Ficto-
~, be tore the flesh in huge masses from the
ribs Of his PROSTATE foe. The two rolled over
and over in the terrible heath struggle moth
ing was now. to be seen save heaving, CORY
mass, dimly perceptible through the dust, A
few minutes would certainly terminate the
bloody strife so far as my favOrite was con
cerned, when, to my nstonlshment, saw the
bear relax in its efforts, roll over from the
body of the PROSTATE foe, and drag himself
freebly few yards from the spot His en-
trials burst entirely through the wounds in
his belly. The next minute the bull was on
his legs, erect and fierce as ever. Shaking
the blood from his eyes, he looked around,
and seeing the reeking mass before him. low
cred his head for the final and most desperate
struggle that ensued both animals seeming
animated by supernatural strength. The griz-
Ely struck out widely, but with destructive
energy, that the bull, upon drawing back his
head, presented a hOrid and ghastly spectacle;
his tongue, mangled mass Of shreds, hang
ing from his mouth, his eyes torn completely
from their sockets, and his face stripped to
the bone On the other hand, the bear was
completely ripped open and writhing in his
last agOnies. Here it was that indomitable
courage prevailed; for, blinded and manned
as he was, the bull, after a momentary pause
to regain his wind, dashed wildly at his ad-
versary again, determined to be victorious
even in death. A terrific roar escaped from
the dying grizzly. With last frantic effort
he sought to make his escape, scrambling
over and over in the dust; but his strength
was gone. A few more thrusts from the
savage victor and he lay stretched upon the
sand, his muscles quivering convulsively his
huge body a restless mass. A clutching mo-
ton of the claws, groan, a gurgle Of the
throat, and he was dead. -......--
The bull now raised his bloody crest, utter
ed deep, believing sound, shook his horns
triumphantly, and slowly walked Of, not
however, without turning every few steps to
renew the battle if necessary. But his last
was fought. As the blood streamed from his
wounds, death chill came over him. He
stood for some time, unyielding to the last,
bracing himself up, his legs apart, his head
gallantly dropping then dropped on his fore
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