Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-11-12

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FaE wei known elephant Hannibal, belong
ing to Van Amturgh & Cos Menagerie, is
celebrated not only for his enormous sizs, (he
is the largest animal Of his species either in
Europe or Ameriea,) but also for lis humOs-
Gus exploits of an eccentric character, many
Of which have found their way into print. An
incident which occurred some years ago IN
Pittsburgh, shows that an elephants can Be
susceptible to the influences, both Of the ten
der passion and--whiskey. Hannibal had
been spending The winter in large ware
house. on the banks Of the canal, Whers two
menageries had taken up their winter guar
ters. Hence, he was thrown into the society
Of geEde lady elephsat named Queen Ann,
and as natural result, warm attachment
COON grew up between them. Hannfbafs
tender feelings were apparenlly fully Fecipfo-
Gated and no unsephistieste5 pair Of youthful
lovers. were more unreseryed in their demoa-
strations Of mutual affection than these desper-
ately enamored creatures Of the elephantine
race. But, alas, the course Of tue 1oVeneyer
did run smooth; and when spring came tie
meroenary menaserie men separated the fond
couple senGing Queen Ann off to be exhibit
ed st quarter head and leaving HANNIBAL
a prey to reflection, grief and indignation---
The subject Of our little story is not .rema5k-
able for perfect control Of his temper, and this
was probably the most severe trial It had ever
received. He became furious IN the extrue,
and endeavored to Kill his keeper, but foftu-
uatsly failed IN the attempt Then he refused
all food, and seemed determined to commit
suicide by starvation At this iuncturs, Ilfs
keeper reeolleetsd that under similar circum-
stances, he had once found great consolation
in rye whisky, and determined 70 try It's eE
feet upon his charge Hannibal took to the
beverage with avidity, still refusing, however,
to eat, and swallowed it BY the backet fo1
whenever It was offered to him. In ths
course Of eight or ten days, the remedy began
to have its effect, peculiar tW inkle Of bis ii-
minutire eyes plainly evidencing that he had
begun to feel hisrye. On the twelfth day,
with a tremendous effort, he burst loose from
his iastngs and staggered forth into the body
Of the building, as drunk as beast. Aseans
of great excitement followed. The lions, ti-
gers, hyenas and other animals elashed against
the bars OF their cages nttering terrific cries
Of fright. and the story that the elephant was
loose, spreading through Che city, a crowd Of
several thousand people was soon gathered
around the warehouse. Had Hannibal felt
50 disposed he might then have wrought in
mischief; but instead, he content
cd himself with reeling about On his hind legs,
bis huge bulk raised in the air, and required
only battered hat upon his head, and apipe
stuck in his mouth, to furnish painter with
an Incompatible model for picture Of ami
NAL enjoyment. He was soon properly ss-
cured, all TeecoIectiOn Of bis sEestheart hav-
ing, to all appearances, bsen drowned in the
whisky which be had swallowed Whether,
or not, his spree was followed BY headache,
we cannot say, We presume It was, ss he
has not been known to indulge IN the ardent
siuce; indeed, it is said, though we viii not
vOuch Tor the truth Of the story, that when in
few weeks since, he refused to
drink barrel Of river water which was offer
ed him because it was +" Pure Monongahala."
THB man who thinks it necessary. 10 be al
ways testing his friends, oouldn'tstsud byang
tested himself. -at
. IT is an important part Of good education
10 be able to bear politely with tie Vspt Of
/ II others
TEMPER is the only ulgoYerusd thing in
our nsture5 while it governs all the rest.
WHES punishment is deserved it is expect
I'd and, when it is expected, it is suffered