The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-04-22
Vol. 7. No, 49, Whole No. 951. Q 81

There are instances of hounds having returned
from England 10 Ireland, and of cats traversng near
y the whole Island in order regain favorite place
Of abode There are also instances Of dogs having
returned to France the channel. The circum-
stances attending such curious and anu
sing, "An officer of the 4l,h regiment, who had oc-
cnsion when in Paris, TO pass of tho bridges a
the Seine, had his boots, which had been pre-
viously well polished, drted by poodle dog rubbing
against them. lie in consequence went TO
who was stationed tho bridge, and had them
cleaned 10
The circumstance having occurred more than once,
his curiosity was excited, and he watched the dog
lie saw him roll himself in the mud Of the river and
then watch for person with well polished boots, a.
gnnst which he contrived TO rub himself Finding
that the shoe black was the owner of the dog, he
taxed him with the artifce; and, after little hesita-
ton, he confessed that he had taught the dog the
trick, in order to procure customers TO himself The
officer, being much struck with the dogs sagacity,
purchased him at high price, and brought him TO
England. lie kept him tied in Iondon for some
time, and then released him. The dog remained
with him day or two, and then made his Escape
A fortnight after, he was found with his former
ter, pursuing his old trade at the bridge.
II fully appears, conceive, from all the facts
which have been stated, that this travelling pow err of
animals has no necessary connection with eyesight
smell, or any kind OF perception whatever but is
peculiar instinct, operating in way of which we can
form no clear idea. This view is supported 10 our
apprehension by particular consideration affecting
instinct This class Of mental powers is largely dc
veloped in the animals, compared with man; but as
tba hoya , ,ol IF
intellectual powers, so do men seem to have a rudi-
mental development Of of the instincts so
largely bestowed upon them. These are only trace
able with any clearness in the savage state. Tho
wild Indian, it is well known has all the natural
percepve powers in far higher activity and refine
mcnt than the civilized man. lie has also some faint
share Of that wonderful power which enables birds.
reptiles, and animals Of various Species to find their
way large unknown tracts to particular places
formerly known.
II has been stated of Australian savages, on first
rate authority, that they enabled return for
hundredsRf miles to their homes, though totally
acquainted with the route, being led by intuitive
impulse which they cannot explain.
"a Hale (cliow treY n,etr'-A few days ago j. p
Hale, NJ c. from New Hampshire, in opposing pri-
vate claim took occasion most pnthetcaly lament
The wrongs Inflicted upon the hurd-fsted Democracy
by taking their money TO pay these debts. Mr. Til
len Of Ohio replied, reminding the House OF the
beautiful exempfcation it making o. democracy,
~ paying Gen. Jackson's fine and at the same time
esisng the small claims Of old soldiers FOR services
,erformed, and concluded by saying that when Mr..
lnle next soft-soapcd the "hnrd-isted democracy
lie had better take off his 6lacI lid glOrcs. The
louise roared-all eyes were turned to the boastful
Democrat in goves-but he had vanished.