Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17
From The Encyclopedia ef-Nrfaral History.
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From me Eacyct0PcHn y Natural History.
DOGS.
Tilesius relates Of his own dog fact which he
Witnessed The animal had been worried by
oioiher Of Crea-er strength. When returned 10 his
lsme II % served that he abstained from half
fe proportion - as allotted food. and formed
ksd Of store w:tn ms savDgs. After some days he
vet out, brought several dogs of the vicinity back,
ans Toasted them upon his hoard. TINS singular
preceding attracted the authors attention who
wachIng the result. observed that they all went
outtogethcr. and following them he found they
proceeded by several streets, the skirts Of the
tow, where the leader singled out large dog,
wheh was Immediately assaIled by all his guests
andvery severely punished.
Aslmllar case IS reported 70 have happened some
ysartago, in the precincts OF London, where per-
q business from Devonport then named Dock
had tken his dog. This animal being maltreated
by watch dog, returned, with his master. home,
but h, was missed a day or two after, well 4
fivo7te companion Of his, very large house dog,
andHelther seen for bout ten days. They had
scarcely returned before letter arrived, informing
tho owner of the dog that that animal. IN company
with another. had been seen at the place where he
had been maltreated. and that they had killed the
dog which gave the first offence.
The sagacity Of soiac Is no less remarkable ::
as, for instance, that Of dog which had delayed
entering the ferry boat Saltlsh, DevonPOrt.
and. swimming after II, found that the tide swept
hm away instead OF perscycrIng, he swan back
ant, a4OnB the ebOIc 10 sunni utSthHNN VI
the current, plunged again and reached the land
ing place on the opposite side. DIR. j. McCuloch
relates, Of has own knowledge several singular an
ecdotcs OF Scottish shepherd-dog who always
cluded the intentions of the household respecting
him. If aught whispered IN his presence that
did not coincide with his wishes.
Their instructive comprehension of the nature Of
property, evinccd IN the OF a lady AT Bath,
walking out and finding her progress lmpeded by a
strange II dog. until half alarmed, she iiscov-
cred the loss OF her veil when retTaclng her steps,
the dog went on before her, I'LL the article was dis
covered and then the animal FASTENED after his own
master. Again, when lad upon hard trottIng
horse allowed the cakes lac had bought to be tossed
OF the basket. and he had scarcely discovered
his loss dsmountlng, when the housc-dog which
had followed HIM, came home with the greater part
his mouth these he had no sooner dropped, than,
running back, he fetched the remainder.
Dut their capacity of understanding certain wish
Of man still more curously cvnced IN the
Parish dogs. belonging to the Sepoy soldiers IN INDIA
rs these are OF many different creeds, secis ana
castles scarcely any two can cook together or use
the vessels they are even jealous o. de-
fling shadow passing their food. but their
duties not permitting personal supern'endence,
many have dogs trained To keep oil all strang
ere. These animals will stand on their hind feet
and sprInging in the air, drive away any argeelah
or STOPPING vulturc being ever careful that their
own shadow does not the vessels.
To give you idea Of his (Sr Thomas Lander
Alpine mastn) strength, may tell you an ancccOtc
which happened good many months ago lie took
particular fancy to one OF the postmen who dev-
cred letters here. IL tine duty of the postmen
now alludc to besides delivering letters, to carry
n letter bag from one receiving house to another
and this bag used give to Bass to carry. Bass
always followed that man through all the villas ~
this neghborhood y here he had deliveries 10 make
and he invariably parted with him opposite the gate
ofthc covenant ofSt. Marearets, and returned home
When our gate was shut here to prevent his fol
owing the postman. the dog always leaped higl
wall to get after him. One day, when the POSTWAR
was Ill. or detained by accidental circun
stance he sent IN his place. Bass went III
TO the man, curousy scanning his face whilst he
rather retired from the dog. by means liking hi'
appearance, and very anxious 10 decline all &C
ouaintance with him. But the man left the place
Lass followed HIM. showing strong symptoms tina
lie was determined 10 have the post bag. The mar
did all nc could to keep possession OF Il. But a
length Bass. seeing that he had chance OF getting
possession a. the bag by ciy. cntrcaty, raised hun
self OF his h.nd legs, and putting great fore paw
on each Of the mans shoulders he land him fiat OF
his back the middle Of the road. and quietly pro
cecded on his wonted way The man. much dis
mayed, arose and followed the dog, making eyerN
now and then an Intellectual attempt to him Il
give up the bag. st the first house he came TO ht
told his fears and the dilemma he was in but ia,
people comiortcd him by telling him that the dos
always carried the bag Bass walked with the mar
to all the houses which he delivered letters,
along the road. TIL he came to the gate Of 81. Mar
garet's, when he dropped the Dag, and making hi
bow 70 the man he returned home.