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July 10, 1858
Keowee Courier
Walhalla, Pickens, Oconee County, Pickens County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
A New Orleans Picayune correspondent describes a dog feast at an Indian lodge near a Utah army camp, where officers enjoyed the dish unaware that one officer's beloved pointer dog likely became the meal, leading to his suspicion and distress.
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The Utah Army—A Dog Feast.
The special correspondent of the New Orleans Picayune in Utah, in a recent letter, narrates the following episode:
"Not long since, I had the honor to be present at a dog feast in an Indian lodge near our camp: several officers and other gentlemen of my acquaintance were present, partook of the savory dish with great gusto, and were loud in their encomiums upon dog. They assured me it was delicious.—I was perfectly willing to take their word for it. One of the officers who partook largely, and was most eloquent in lauding the savoriness of the dish, owned a beautiful pointer dog, to which he was very much attached. When he returned to his tent that night, his faithful canine friend and companion was missing. Upon diligent inquiry, the next day, he succeeded in tracing the dog to the vicinity of the lodge where the feast had been given them the night before. From that point he had mysteriously disappeared, and has not since been heard of; his owner, who has not been seen to smile since, is a prey to a horrible suspicion."
The special correspondent of the New Orleans Picayune in Utah, in a recent letter, narrates the following episode:
"Not long since, I had the honor to be present at a dog feast in an Indian lodge near our camp: several officers and other gentlemen of my acquaintance were present, partook of the savory dish with great gusto, and were loud in their encomiums upon dog. They assured me it was delicious.—I was perfectly willing to take their word for it. One of the officers who partook largely, and was most eloquent in lauding the savoriness of the dish, owned a beautiful pointer dog, to which he was very much attached. When he returned to his tent that night, his faithful canine friend and companion was missing. Upon diligent inquiry, the next day, he succeeded in tracing the dog to the vicinity of the lodge where the feast had been given them the night before. From that point he had mysteriously disappeared, and has not since been heard of; his owner, who has not been seen to smile since, is a prey to a horrible suspicion."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Animal Story
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Dog Feast
Utah Army
Indian Lodge
Missing Dog
Officer Suspicion
What entities or persons were involved?
One Of The Officers
Where did it happen?
Indian Lodge Near Utah Army Camp
Story Details
Key Persons
One Of The Officers
Location
Indian Lodge Near Utah Army Camp
Story Details
Officers attend a dog feast at an Indian lodge and praise the dish; one officer later discovers his missing pointer dog was traced to the lodge, leading to suspicion it was eaten.