The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-12-02
BLOOMSBURY. COLUMBIA COUNTY. PA. WEDNESDAY

to gratify their TASTE for this innocent pas
time, and at the same time cater TO his
own. Approaching the waters edge to
within few feet of the bank he sweiled
out his back in such a manner as to give II
the appearance of small island or prom
on,ory The stupid goats, pereiving this,
varied their ganbois BY jumping from their
secure places on shore upon the seeming
island, which they, however, never reach.
al the right instant, received them into his
open jows, and swallowed them without
difficulty.
No person can venture near the water
without danger from their attacks, being so
treacherous that they approach their inte,li +
ed victim near enough 10 strike him with
their powerful tails efore he is even aware
OF their proximit y. The bubbeling sound of
gourG being filed in the water by some
imprudent person specially attracts them.
To obviate this DAGGER, calsbash bowl,
with long wooden handle, is usually en-
ployed for the purpose yet even this is not
unfreauently snalched them from the hands
of the water carrier.
If by accident human being falls prey
10 this iyrant of the river, the reptile 10 then
called cebado, which appellation im2els eve-
rything that is bold, ferocious, and treacher.
GUS in animal of the species, as from that
time they not only wayIay persons, but FOL
low them in The canoes, il hopes Of again
securing this dainty morsel There are,
however, men bold enough TO meet the
enemy face TO face in his own element.
The man who makes up his mind TO this en-
counter is well aware that this must be
conflict 10 10 the death for one of the antag-
gonists.
The ferryman related to Us feat of gall
Ianlry, worthy of better cause, performed
by a LIansro with one OF these monsters.
The man was on his way to San Jaime on
a pressing errand Being in haste TO get
there the same day, he would hot wait tor
the canoe to be brought 10 him, but pre-
pared to swim across, assisted By his horse.
He had already secured his saddle and
coihes upon his head, as is usual on SINH
lar occasions, when the ierryman cried out
to him 10 beware of caiman ee5ado, then
lurking near the pass, urging upon him, al
the same time, 10 wait for the canoe. Scor
ming the advice, the Llauero replied with
characteristic pride. Let him come
was never afraid of man or BEAST Then
laying aside part OF his ponderous equip
ment, he placed his two edged dagger bet
ween his teeth and plunged fearlessly into
the river.
He had moi proceeded far when the mon
s,er rose and made quickly towards him.
The ferryman crossed himself devoully,
and mutlered the wholly invocation of Jesus,
Maria Jose r fearing for the life, and.
above all, for the toll of The imprudent trav-
eler. In the meantime. the swimmer con-
tinued gliding through the water towards
the approaching crocodile. Aware of tn e
impossibility OF striking his adversary
mortal blow unless he should reach the
arrnpii, he awaited the moment until the
reptile should attack him to throw his sad-
die at him. This being accomplished so
successfully that the crocodile, doubtless
imagining it to be some sort oI good eating,
jumped partly out of the water 10 catch it.
Instantly Ihe Llanero plunged his dagger
up to the very hilt into the fatal spot. A
hoarse grunt and tremendous splash show
ed that the blow was mortal, for the fero-
cious monster sunk beneath the waves to
raise no more.
Proud of this achievement, ard scorning
the lardy assistance of the ferryman, who
offered to pick him up in his canoe, he
waived his bloody dagger in the air, ex-
claiming, as he did so, is there no other
about here and then turning, he swan
leasurely back 10 take his horse across.
The cannero who related this adventure then
added, SO delighted was on that occasion
that killed my latest hen to treat the man
to good sancOcho, for the eaiman had de-
voured all my goats