THE BEAR AND THEALIGAToR.
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On scorching day in the middle of June. 1880, whilst I was seated under q

 venerable live oak, on the ever green banks of the Teche, waiting for tho fish to bite, | was startled by the roarings ofsome animal, in the cane brake, a short distance below me, apparently getting ready for acc ton. These notes of preparation were quickly succeeded by the sound of feet. .trampling down the cane. and scattering the shells. As soon as recovered from ms surprise, I resolved to take view, oi what 1 supposed to be two prairie bulls mixing impetuously in battle. an occurrence