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March 17, 1834
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
During a fire on the boat Wm. Penn, a horse followed Captain Jeffries closely, showing awareness of danger and reliance on him. The captain urged the horse to jump overboard, and it did, swimming to shore and escaping.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Sagacity of the Horse.—We learn that several horses were on board the Wm. Penn, at the time of the conflagration. Among them was one noble animal who, when the flames spread, appeared to be completely conscious not only of his danger, but that his only dependance was on human aid. He followed Captain Jeffries, who was the last to leave the boat, like a dog, from one side to the other of the boat. At every movement of the Captain the intelligent animal was at his side, manifesting, with singular intelligence, his apprehension and dependance on the aid of Capt. Jeffries. The latter, at length noticed him, and leading him to the side of the boat said, "my noble fellow you must leap this railing or be lost." To the surprise of the captain the animal appeared to understand him, and leaping the rail plunged into the river swam to the shore, and escaped.—Philad. Int.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Horse Sagacity
Boat Conflagration
Animal Intelligence
Escape From Fire
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Jeffries
Noble Animal
Where did it happen?
On Board The Wm. Penn Boat
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Jeffries
Noble Animal
Location
On Board The Wm. Penn Boat
Story Details
A horse on the burning Wm. Penn boat follows Captain Jeffries, understands his command to jump overboard, leaps into the river, swims to shore, and escapes.