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times like an old bull, bellowed very loud, went back a 

 few steps, and bolted at his legs with all its force ; bit. then 

 began to paw again, bellowed, stept back, and bolted as 

 before. But being aware of its intentions, he moved aside ; 

 it missed its aim, fell, and was so very weak, that it was 

 unable to rise. It, however, had done enough ; the whole 

 herd was alarmed, and coming to its rescue, the doctor was 

 obliged to retire. 



The domestic Cow has been the merited theme of euio- 

 gium in all ages. She is both the most gentle and the most, 

 useful of beasts ; she is peculiarly the friend of children, as 

 she furnishes them with the most wholesome part of their 

 food. Let every child, then, learn early to make her the 

 object of the kindest care. The most famous breed of 

 cows for milk is that of the Durham Short-Horn, now well 

 known in the United States. 



The Kyloe Ox is a most useful animal, and a native of 

 Scotland. It is said to have derived its name from having 

 crossed the kyles or ferries which abound in the Highlands. 

 This animal is of a black color, and has a very thick hide, 

 well covered with hair. Its horns are large and long. Its 

 flesh is the finest kind of beef; and there is scarcely a single 

 part of the Ox that cannot be made use of. The hide is 

 made into leather, the gristles are made into glue, the horns 

 into knife handles, drinking cups, &c., and the bones are a 

 substitute for ivory. The Ox is also employed as a beast of 

 burden; they are yoked together in pairs, and fastened to a 

 clumsy vehicle called an ox-cart. This is quite a common 

 sight in the country, but we seldom meet with them in the 

 city. Thompson, the poet, speaks of " The strong, laborious 

 Ox. of honest front." 



