Lerngton, (Ky.) Jaly 2.-A snake of uncommon and extraordinary dimen- sions, was seen near this place few weeks since, by Mir. J. B. Hardin, ole of the most worthy citizens of our county. He informs us that passing through a ll;ssc ll;ssc sl.irtted ei each each side thick ioT- est he saw this snake with his head res ting upon the limbs of tree, his tail extended to the ground. Surprised at the sight of such a monster he siiiisfiloiln- ted, and after striking 1t with stones azc. compelled it 10 come down the tree, after which 1t mounted itself on the fence with it's head erect. He was within ten or fifteen steps of the mon- ster for half an hour, and represents it to have been about IS or 20 feet long, as large around as an ordinary stove pipe, and of a brindle colour. His eyes were Of the same hue as his skin and as large as q four pence half penny. Many oi tic neighbours had gone in search of him, and discovered his trail which led to cave; $500 We under stand has been offered for his majesty. His tail is perfectly blunt. and he is s.,p- posed to be of the bull speeies-

 July 9.-0Ny-The monster above spoken of, has yet escaped; several companies of the Kentucky militia have been ordered to hold themselves in rea- diness. Every citizen should eelirter- ested in his capture, as he has made .sterribie havoc among the horses, cows, and sheep in the neigbbor- hood of his residence. His believing was distinctly heard at intervals during the night of Monday last.