Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-06-26
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iJnsblf with man. We copy two or three exanspfes.
Gin scndon. within these fcwycars, the ofdogs
IN dragging light vehicles has become very general
and though their strength Is rarely employed IN COM
binet,on, ae IL the with the Esqumaux sicdse
dogs, their energy makes them capable Of moving
very Considerable weights. There is scarcely ba-
her. in tho populous parts OF London, Who has
not his travelling shop upon wheels, drawn by one or
a Two stout mastfs or ball dogs But the vendors Of
cats meat appear 20 have derived the largest benefit
ffcm this application of animal power. Tho psssen-
Ger through the narrow streets and lanes Of London,
NJ oseen amused by the scenes between ~ consumers
OF the commodity and those who bring to the bous-
rs. ~ the well known cry Of the dealer. the of
whoc district arc IN activity anXiousy pccping out
'i inc doors Tor tho expected meal, and sometimes
arlessly approaching the little cart, without appre
pension OF their supposed enemy who draws it. Tho
dogs attached to these carts appear have dispo
sition TO modest the impatient groups Of cate who
gather around them. The habit OF considering dogs
ard cats as natural enemies, has tended the pro-
Ticton Of great deal Of cruelty IL is true TINT
dogs WILL BY 'tinct, pursue any thing which flies
from ihom; and puppies will thus run after and ir
9ucntiy kali chickens. But dogs, by chastisement,
Niay DC made to comprehend that nothing domestic
aust DEMOLISHED Bedford n writer ON huating.
Riudcs To the circumstance OF buck hounds playing
Withdcor on a lawn, within an our or two afte, a
chase OF the same species. There is at present
taue doc IN Tho streets Of London belonging tn some
person near st. Clements Church yard, which the
passing dogs never afffont; and we have seen, some
YEARS ogo, ut Coodwood, the seat of the Duke of
Hichmond, pack of fox hounds, on their way to
cover, go close to fox caincd ut the outer g,c of
sheir kennel without taking the slightest notice OF
tirn Ihis mt any rate, shows that dogs have their
instincts under subsection to the commands of their
ttond and master, man. : >
"AII dogs can swim, although supie dislike the
Watcr and tnkc TO it with difficulty, n, the bidding of
their masters Tho bulldog would appear the least
likely to combat with heavy sea- as the Newfouna
land dogs often do; and yet The following circumstance
Is well boa rt slS which ruck
pon rock near the shore during gale, there were
three dogs, two of the Newfoundland variety. and an
English bull dog, rather small in growth hat very
firmly built and strong II was nnor,ant To have a
rope Carried ashore; and boat coul live for an
Instant in tho breakers towards the land 4. was
.nongh that one OF the Newfoundland docs might
succeed; hut he was not able to struuric with the
waves, and persisted. The other Newfoundland dor
Upon being thrown overheard With the rore SHARED
similar fate But the bulldog. though nc: hahitua-
ted TO the water, swan trumphan;y to land, and thus
Saved the lives Of the persons on board. Among
Them was his master, military officer, who still has
the dog in his possession.
hany of the inferior animals lave distinct know
ledge OF time. The sun appears TO regulate the
motions OF those which leave their homes i'm the
morning, to return at particular ho;rs of the evening
The kamtsclhtka dogs probably iitIurucci in
their auumna return to their homes BY cian,r, OF
temperature But IN those animals possessing tho
rcadiest conceptions, as i'll the of dogs in highly
civilized country, the exercise of this faculty is stf
Angy remarkable Mr.. Southey, in his Ornniana
relates two instances Of dogs who had acquired such
u IN cIOi
the days of the week He says, My urandfn,
had one which trudged two miles erery Sa.urday to
eater for himself IN the SHAMELESS. ! know another
more extraordinary and well authenticated examplc
a dog which had belonged TO an lrslaan, and was
sd 1taGi5 ie o. sam, ,ear touch rnors2
- III e'Vais o. tune exists, though IN Jnor j;no;t
eu extent IN the horse. We tirv 49, rs M
~ TIE circumstance which, BEING accustomed
20 DC employed once week OH n iourTev viii tho
the several aw13s stopped AZ the honscs of
seventy IN number. But further. there v,aro ;,va
persons on The route who took one naner bo,,rean
lneni and each claimed the privilege Of bavn !, fret
sccns, aochate sunday. The horse soon became
aCcustomed TO this rcguation--and aI,bo,,cb .,o
Raities lived two miles distant he s,on,,oJ -, 80
'ornisht at the door Of the Iaccusto1er nj II,ron
u once fortnight at that Of the other half
,ent uoh ana never did he forget this arrangr
or', winch lasted several yenrs, or stop unpecrssa
'Ny when he once thoroughly understood the rSc.
"Dr Gall says, that dogs learn 10 undor No,
a,s ,Sy scpaIae words, or articuatc sounds. but
"noie sentences expressing many ideas DR.. Elliot
son. Toe learned Translator Of Dlumenbacl's Phvsnl
osy, quotes the following passage from Calls Irco
Use sur Aes h1ac0ns du Ceroeaa without expressing
eny oouol OF the circumstance i have often spoken
Intentionally OF objects which might interest NV dog
taaing care not to entio lis name or make any in
tohation or gesture which might awaken his atten-
Ton. Ie, however: showed no less pleasure or sos
row, as II might be: and, indeed manifested b, his
Hc Idu perfectly understood the con-
yersation which concerned him. bad taken a hitch
from Vienna 10 Paris; in very short time She co,
rFehonded Bfench as well az German; OF which sat !
i5hed myself By repeating before her. whole een,en.
css IN ooln languages We have heard iIIs Y.ce
is tins guckness in the comprehension, OF language
which is very remarkable. 4 inonaycl between the
Shepherds deg and terrier grea hyorite in "A farm
mouse, was Standing by while his mistress vas wash
ing some OF her children. Upon asking a boy. whom
she hadJust dressed, 10 bring bis sisters clothes from
The next room, he pouted and hosited. 'Oh, then;
SAID the mother, Mungo will fetch them She said
ihis by way of reproaci TO the bow for Mnn,so Ind
not Gcen accustomed to fetch and cnrry. But Afnn.
20 was intelligent and obedent; end without further
command be brought the chiIds ffock TO hs nstoush
Cd Mistress This was effort Of imagination in
Mungo, which dogs ccrtainy possess in u copsdera-
bic degree He bad often observed, doubtless. the
busness OF dressing the children; and the instant Inc
was Appealed TO, ne imagined what lis distress wan.
Jed Every one knows the anxiety which doqs fsel
TO 60 out with their masters if they have been acc
sonod SO TO do hdog will often anticipate the Jour