The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-05
THE LONG BOW IN INDIA.

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The long-bow has fallen into dsuse as an in
strument of war; but as sporting weapon in
society It still holds its own, and as much of other
peoples as 1t conveniently can.
There are two kinds of long-bows constantly
drawn in connection with India, TO which de-
sire to refer. These are;-
LIST. The leng-bow drawn for themselves by
eur conntrymen In India.
ID. The long-bow drawn for our countrymen
IN India by our countrymen at home.
Let us take them In their proper order OF pre-
eedence.
Ihave known or heard of q great many men in
India who have been distinguished by S04bTt9,let,
either on account of physical or moral peculiari-
ties. There was Codshead Jones, for instance, so
named on account of his striking facial resem-
Nance to a certain fish. He had brother
known as Fiycatcher Jones, from pleasant habit
Of carrying his mouth open; and another brother
called Tiger Jones, in consequence OF certain
cat-like herceness Of physiognomy. Cheeky
Smith was also, a well-kn0wn character in my
time, his description being taken from vulgar
word which am informed is sgnihcative OF as
surance.
count Of the darkness of his complexion; for
which, suppose, he was a little indebted to ma
tive blood. For the same reason an officer named
Windsor used TO be called Brown Windsor, until
he said he wouldn't stand 1t any longer, when he
was called so more than ever. There was another
officer, too, whose remonstrances on this score
brought additional trouble upon his head. His
name was Window, and as he was something OF
an exquisite In his dress, he was generally known
as Beau Window. The joke, mild as 1t was, so
annoy ed him that he changed his name. The
designation he chose was Lyon, which he thought
quite safe but the first time he aired II at mess
he was called Dandy Lyon on the spot; and the
remainder of his life is doomed TO the most ab-
ject despair.
nies must have known Lieutenant Colonel Fri
day, Of one OF her Majesty's foot regiments. He
was one of the best billiard players between Cape
Comorin and the Himalayas; but that is not to
the purpose. What intended to say was, that
he had brother, and that their witty and face
kous friends in order to distinguish the two used
70 call them respectively Friday week and Fri
day Fortnight. Among brothers, too, must
not forget TO mention the Glasses-Musical Glass
and Mrs. Glass; so called on account of their
talents for singing and cookery, Dirty Dickson
and Shiny johnson were other names given to
well known members of the military service, for
suggestive reasons.
There was another class of names also in vogue
some years ago, which omitted the real denomi-
nation altogether. Thus the Colonel of a certain
regiment was known as the Smiling Corbra; and
the Colonel OF certain other regiment was never
spoken of ont of general orders, except as the
Smiling Tiger. Sweet Billy was the accepted des
igBation for a long time OF an officer on the staff
But one of the most remarkable names / eyel
heard Of was a real one. will not give it Il
ron literally Indeed, l have very cleyerly dis
guised most of the aboye); but 1t was something
like Jessamine Blogg It's owner lived in duel
npg days; and have heard that he had to g
cut upon some dozen OCCASIONS in conse luence
of the jests 10 which his incongruous appelatioI
0f all the souJriquets common in India, however
the majority seem 10 have been directed at pecu
harities Of the Munchausen order-to drawers o
the loug-bow In fact; nd in order to distinguish
these the rather direct word "lyng' has bee
profusely employed. Thus you may hear Q
Lying Brown, Lying Jones, Lying Robinson an
host of others, with a similar distinctio
attached. Nor can it be denied that the word
applicable 60 good many stories going abot
the three Presidencies, though the word 'rC
mancing'' would be perhaps preferable TO ear
polite. The stories are for the most part harn
less, and seem scarcely intended TO deceive an,
body but the teller, who after time no dOul
hepevee them himself
Tbey generally refer to the physical or NOR
sascendency possessed by the hero over his fe
Iow-men; his proves ~ the heldi hs cleVe
ness in controversy, especially When at war wa
the authorities; his knowledge OF wines, an
capacity for consuming them; and ditto dit
cheroots; hts feats in buying and riding horse
his tremendous exploits IN the way OF neil
sports; and (this you may be sure) the immens
execution which he has done in the way Of lad
killIng--a class OF game ia reference 70 Whit
Che long-boY is apt to be drawn to its fnllc
extent.
social sportsmen was an officer whom Will ca
Captain Tattle. never happened 70 meet hid
but his stories are household words anywhe
between the Indus and the Hoogley. or these
subjoin few, which may be considered as Ia
specimens.
Tatte was loud and incessant talker, and ov
any table where he might be placed never tail'
20 let the party know that whether In battLI
with men or beasts, or in whatever pursuit
might be engaged, he was superior 10 any ma
YOU might mention, or who would be likely
mention himself. Of his proWess in the fed he
ssThe fact Is, sir, that whom am in actio
nothing can restrain me- and nobody knew tn
better than Napier. Before an engagement bega
be always sent for me, and said, Nov Tutte, yC
know my wishes moderation above all thing
my boy 2 Il will do my best, Sir Charles, vi
my usual answer; but you know 1 canu
always answer for cOnsequences.' AT Meeance,
remember, Ia particular he had his eye upon m
and when he saw ne up to my elbows in slain
all on my own sword, ir!-he cent an aid-d
camp V me. Very sorry, sir, says the ali
pu, yve are 70 give your sword 10 me, by q
ecneLass orders. AM not pntting you und'
etIesl, ne added, laughing; 'but you are real
dolnB 700 much. Well, there was no help for
90 gave him up my sword. But directly
back was turned, feil 10 sror w With u'i mH Sca
bard, and finished Oft seyenteen more Iof n
rHEcals-seventeenl counted them a. thay h
on the ground. And this is no lie s,rs' NV ~
The latter somewhat necessary essert,on ,vu
che usual reinforcement 70 fS most astonIsbi,
revelations.
ifTattle went after tiger. 1t was aIway.
(iRer such as no man had ever been after beio
fThere Was beast In the Repaul Tarai, 1
fhat was three seasons IN petting. He was
terror OF Dude; and Rohilcund was afraid 10
20 bed when be made an excursion into that p
vince. He Was twenty-three feet six inches a
half fFom tho point ofthe nose 70 the up OIL