The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-04-01

nm hisAVhi bENohkS OHSCUhED AND MfsTlfIED.
Like the ancient Israelites who became tired
of their lot and longed for the green leeks and
cucumbers Of Egypt, so possibly Macon, tiring
OF the rich pasturage Of the Sacramento, took
to the mountains in search of the more deli
cate bunch-grass. or it may be that some law
less wretch devoid of reverence for either age
or position stole her away and appropriated
her to his own vile purposes. At any rate
MACON SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED
From the ranch, and all search for her proved
vain. The old pioneer was much grieved and
annoyed over the loss of his charge, and left
no means unturued TO recover her. Japhat
in search Of his father did not look more dill
gently for that venabItble individual than did
old Peter for Macon. Finally the old man
despaired of finding the lost animal.
ABOUT THIS TINE COLONEL WILLIAMS,
An intimate friend Of old Peters and TO WHOM
the history of Macon had been impaired, went
to Genoa TO establish the Territorial Enter
prise newspaper. The Colonel had become
much interested in the history of Macon, and
determined, il possible, To rescue her from OBJ
scurity. The COlonel's satisfaction and sur
prise may be imagined, but not told, when,
one evening in early June, soon after his ar
rival in Genoa, he
ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVERED MACON
Among large pack train of mules, laboring
under heavy load. No difficulty was expe-
rienced in identifying and proving her by the
mark 80 miuutely described by Iassen. The
Colonel Immediately impaired the good It'd
ings 10 the old pioneer, and at the same time
begged permission to keep Macon for awhile.
This request was readily granted and Macon
once more enjoyed freedom on the rich pas
turage Of the Carson. The month following,
JUDGE CEADLEnAUGH,
Who had visited Genoa on business connected
with his judgeship found it necessary to re-
tnrn To- Salt Lake and the Colonel kindly per-
mitted HIM 10 ride Macon, who had became u
great inyorite "A saddle animal with the
Carson vallcyitcs. While Judge Cradlebgugh
was in Salt Lake,
HORACE GREELEY PASSED THROUGH
On his western tour to California. by some
mishsp the the stage in which the great phil.
osopher rode failed to connect with the west
crn bound stage from salt Lake, and it be.
came necessary for him TO make II rapid jour
uey on horseback Of 80 miles to connect with
the California stage. In this dilemma he ap-
piled to Judge Cradlebaugh for "a suitable AMI
NAL, and what should the Judge DO but place
Macon at his disposal. II vas on the back
of Macon ON the banks a! that turbulent
stream rendered classic 10y the circumstance.
that the great philosopher and AgricutuTHlIst
gave uttrrance To- That sublime expression
which startled bis Countrymcn cvcryw here,
nstonishcd aud filled with awe the crowned
heads Of Europe, and cIcrtei such beneficial
influence upon his country III after years:
'Sow MrLE, FoE GoD's SAKE Don IN 4 MrLEr
Had he have known Macon better he might
hnye spared himself the use Of such prOfnue
language, but ii would probably have been at
the expense OF his reputation as farmer.
Macon carried Horace through nohly, until lie
came TO the point whence he took passage
with that noted iohG, Hank Monk, who. il
will be- remembered. cnlmcd the fears of
Brother Greeley. when fearful Of having to
pass in his checks by being plunged down
some horrible abyss. 10y the cousoliug remark
| Keep your sent. HDrUCg, III gd yOu MrOugh
on lime" In due time Macon carried the
Judge back 10 Genoa, and was
THENCE TRASsFERREp TO ..ssEs's RANCH,
In Honey Lake valley. Shortly after this the
good old pioneer, the friend to the early emf.
! grant, WAS called 10 his Just reward, and in
the sale Of his little effects by the executor,
which soon followed, Macon fell into the
| hands Of the projectors Of the Central Pacific
| railroad, and WAS used by their
CHIP ENuISEER, MONTAGUE,
While making preliminary survey and loca-
! ton Of the road as his fnvoritc saddle animal.
| This portion Of the work being completed the
| company with that disregard Of obligations,
/ indifference 10 long service and personal
/ rights, which has ever characterized that venal
| corporation,
CONSIGNED MACON TO TBE MOST MESTAL sERvICE,
| Drawing the cart. From this abjcct slavery
she was finally rescued Ivy some ranchmen on
the Humboldt river. and since that timo she
! has done service in carrying the hardy pros.
! pCctOrs through the mountain regions Of
! Eastern Nevada, her last trip being from the
! Humboldt river tO Bull Run. Her actions on
| the evening preceding her demise showed the
/ gOcd sense and sagacity Of the animal. She
| had ever evinccd the greatest horror and fear
| of the coyote. and the greatest enmity 10 IL.
| Often chasing that animal away from the
camp as would well traiend dog. While
| grazing on the pasture two miles from any
| habitation she felt
THE TIME op HER DISSOLUTION APPROACHING,
And also realized tho grim satisfaction the
coyotes would tako in feasting on her dead
carcass. With n determination to deprive
them Of this last satisfaction, she left the pas.
turo and wenrily trod her way 10 the nearest
| ranch, aud lying down beneath shelternl
roof quietly brcnthod her last, with the con
soing thought that the ever faithful watch
dog would jcaously guard her carcass from
the rnyagcs of her malignant foes. Rcqdcscd
IN pace
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