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DEATH FROM INTEMPERANcE.--Mr. Luther
Allen, of West Springfield, Ireland Parish,
was found dead in the woods near the road
side in Old Chickopee, last Monday morning.
A coroners inquest was called by Col. Harry
Chaplin, postmaster in this town, which re-
turned verdict Of " Death from intemperance
and exposure" Col. Chaplin informs US that
the most remarkable instance of canine fidelity
and affection he ever witnessed was exhibited
at this inquest. The dog of the deceased,
faithful ever, was found keeping watch by the
body of his dead master, and would permit no
person to approach it. In vain coaxing and
caresses were used 1.-The faithful sentinel felt
the sacredness Of his trust, and would not per-
nit it to be violated. One moment he would
lick the face and hands Of his inanimate mas
ter, otherwise evincing his affections by the
most piteous and touching means, and the next
would turn with angry defiance to keep those
at bay who attempted to approach; and It was
not till he had been secured BY strong tether,
that the coroner's jury could attend to the bu-
siness for which they had been called together,
or the body be removed.-Er paper.