New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23
WOLF HUNT IN MISSISSIPPI.
s.PutHamo In the WOlves' Den.

The Meadeville, Mississippi, Journal re-
lates this exciting story of a wolf hunt:
A few DAYS ago, several gentlemen Of this
county, having had some knowledge of the
alarming number Of wolves in their neigh
borhood, prowling about the country and
making such hideous and mournful hOwls at
night, disturbing the peaceful slumbers OF
the quiet inhabitants, concluded to go In
search of the midnight disturbers OF the
peace, hogs and sheep. -Four Of the jones'
MIR. Poole and MIR. F. G.. Huff, were the
gentlemen who composed the hunting party.
They started near Mrs. Dixon's, and Middle.
tons Creek was the scene of the excitement
that soon followed. The chase commenced
with the spontaneous outburst of hounds
ioy, and the surrounding forest fairly re-
sounded with the cheering shouts OF the pur'
suing hunters.
For seven long hours the chase continued
undated. during which time six wolves
were killed and several dogs badly injured.
But they were still resolute, and if they did
not possess the tenacity of bull dogs, they
manifested whining disposition to ''go
forp the wolves. After approaching the
den, Mr.. Hutf's dogs entered in search OF
more game, and three dead whelps was the
result. But the fight went bravely on, and
it was soon ascertained that the faithful
dogs were having too much of good thing
in the den, and the hunters readily deter
mined to rescue them at all hazards. MIR.
Huff being the smallest man, he consented
to enter. So he assumed the character of
Israel Putnam, and entered the 'swolt's DEM
to rescue his dogs.
Perhaps Mr.. Huff had some mlsglvlngs
about this new adventure, as he requested
some one to heel for him, or rather to hold
him by the heels as he descended into the
hole. Well enough he took this precau.
ton, for the old mother WOLF was in there,
though he was not aware of it until he had
made his entrance. Mr.. Jones performed
the Office of heelsman for Mr.. Huff, 80 he
entered. The distance being much greater
than was first supposed, some one was COM
PEELED to heel for Mr.. Jones. The advance
was made slowly and cautiously, but when
the scene of the subterraneous combat was
fully approached, Mr.. Huff caught one OF
| his dogs by the leg, and had his request
| conveyed to the rear to back out, or pull
| him out. Jones' heelman pulled him; Jones
| pulled Huff: Huff pulled the dog, and the
| dog pulled out young wolf. .,
| Israel II took the trophy Of his exploit
| home with him, but he died in few days
| from the effects of injuries received IN the
| fight. Had the old mother taken part
| when the gentlemen entered the den, we
| imagine there would have been some Old
he scratching on that particular occasion;
| However, the wolf hunt ended with good
results. We have been informed that the
wolves are killing dogs,and sheep daily IN
| that portion of the country. Whlle the
dogs were running the wolves, dog that
| did not belong in the drive met the wolves
| an was killed. When the hunters arrived
| at the den they found limbs of sheep and
| hogs. which had been carried there the
night before-enough to feast the hounds
| after their chase and fight. We wish Israel
Putnam II success in his next adventure.