Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-22
Volume IV==::==::aaNumber 4S.
Fron, the London Pnn-t.

John Polk was put to the bar charged with robblng
the Mexican minister of favorte dog named Texas,
the circumstances of the case Don Bernardo Murphy
stated to be these some mcRths since, John Polk,
sold his Excellency the dog, Ia very large animal,
spotted black and white, that used under his
carr'age,) subsequently fellow named Houston a
eountryman of Folks who had been in his EAcellen-
cys service, absconded with the dog, and he had hat
day seen II at Greenwich Fair, whittier he had gone
in company with Chevalier Bunsen. The animal was
tied to a van, belonging to the prisoner, and from
which he was arguing and psalm-singing TO the
company at the fair.
Policeman, 81, said-Please your wopship, there
has been more picking of pockets round that ere
psalm-singing man, than in any part Of the fair.
Mr. Aberdeen-Silence, Policeman. What has that
to do with the complaint!
The Mexican Minister continued, in very agitat-
ed manner, 81 instantly recognized my dog, and gave
the .scoundrel yonder in charge of policeman"
"Scoundrel y the prisoner cried "a very sancti-
monious looking fellow who held the dog in his arms
"Am l In Christian land to hear myself called by
such names! Are we men +! Are we brethren {!
Have we blessings and privileges or have we not
come from country the most enlightened the most
religious the most freest, honestest, punctualis on
this airth, do"
Mr. Aberdeen, with profound bOw,)-You are
an American, suppose 80 -
Polk thank gracious MASSEY / am can ap-
peal to every thing that holy, and, laying my hand
the accusation that stole the compliments dog. The
dog Is my dog-minc by the laws Of heaven, airth,
right, nature, and possession.
Don Bernardo Murphy, very much agItated, here
cried outflow yours / can swear to the animal.
| bought him of YOU. $50.
man.
Don Bernardo-A man who was old servant of
yours comes into my services and steals the dog.
Polka blesseder truth you never told. =,
Don Bernardo-And fad the animal now again in
your possession.
Polk (cudding the dog)-Yes, my old dog-yes, my
old Texas it like TO come back to Its old MASTER i
did,
Don Bernardo lin fury)-I ask your worship,
isn't this too monstrous
Mr.. Aberdeen-Your Excerency will permit me to
observe that we have not yet heard Mr. Folks de-
fence In British court, justice must be shown, and
no favor.
POLK scorn defence. The dog returned 20 me
by lor of natur-its wicked to fly against lor OF
natur. If sold the dog and by the Irresistible at
traction of cohesion and the eternal order OF things
he back TO me--arn to blame It's mon
strous, heinous, reglar blasphemy to say So
Mr.. Aberdeen appeared deeply struck BY the latter
observation. - .s.si
Polk (continued)-I didn't ateai the animal. Steal
man of my character to be called thief! | an
nexed him-thats all Besides what jurisdiction has
this here court? what authority has any court on
alrth IN question pure American! MY bargain Win
Don Bernardo Murphy took place out of this country
the dog came back to thousands of miles away
herefrom.
Mr. Aberdeen-In that case | really must dismiss
the complaint. Allow me to state my opinion Mr..
Polk that the dog is yours have business to in
quire into questions of annexation you call It, or
of robbery as his Excellency here Every rudely,
must think entities your bargains. | enreat rather
that gentlemen so respectable should live together in
harmony and-and l wish you both very good
morning.
Mr. Polk then left the Office whistling to his dog,
and making signs of contempt at Don Bernardo Muir
ply, who skunk away in a cab. He had not been
gone hour when Policeman 81, came into the Of
fee and said-"Please your worship, the Yankee an
nexed your Worhips walking stick in the passage"
MIR. Aberdeen (sternly) your own business,
fellow, Mr.. Polk is perfectly welcome to the stick.
Presently another member of the force, O'Regan by
name, entered and swore the incorrigble Polk he'd
stolen his beaver hat.
Mr.. Aberdeen good humordly)-Well, well, |
dare say the hat wasn't worth twopence halfpenny
and it's better to lose it than to squabbe about it at
law. !
O'Regan left the Court grumbling, and said 1t
wasn't SO In Temples time.