Mobile register and journal., 1845-05-02
DOG ANNEXATION.

We take the following jsu d'esptit from the last
number Of the 'London Punch" We find il n
Wilmer & Smiths paper
''John Polk put to the bar charged with rob
bling the Mexican Minister OF a favorite dog, named
Texas. The circumstances Of the DON Ber-
nardo Murphy stated t. be simply these
Some months since, John Polk sold his Excel
lency the dog Ga very large animal, spotted black
and white, that used tn under his carrags,) sub
sequenilS fellow by the name Of Houston, coun-
Tryman Of Folks, Who had been IN his Exceency's
Service absconded with the dog and he had that day
seen il at Greenwich Fair, whittier he had gone in
| company with Chevaler Bunsen. The animal was
tied to van, belonging to the prisoner, and from
which he was haranguing and psalm-singIng to the
company at the fair.
Policeman, x.2l said-PIease your Worship,
there has been picking Of pockets round that
psam-singng wan, 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 agita-
ted manner, 81 instantly recognised my dog, and
gave the scoundrel yonder in charge to policeman "
"Sc0undrel!'' the prisoner cried, Ia vfry sancti-
looking teiiOto, ho held the dog III his arms)
Sam in Christian land, to hear myself Gale I
by such names! Are we men? Are we brethren?
Have we blessings and privileges, have not I
come Of country the most enlightened, the most
religious, the most free, honestest, puncluaest, on
this airth, do"
Mr.. Aberdeen (wiih profound bowl You are
an American, suppose?
Polk--I thank gracious mussy I am! can APP
pea every Thing that is holy. and laying my hand
on my heart. declare am an honest man. | scorn
the accusation that stole the COMPLIMENTS dog -
The dog is my dog-mine by the laws of heaven,
arth, right, nature, and possession. l.
Don Bernardo Murphy, very much agitated, here
cried outflow yours? can swear TO the animal.
l bought him OF you.
Polk-You did. It's as true as Pm free boz
Don Bernardo-A man who has an old servant of
yours, comes into my service and steals the dog.
Polka blesseder truth you never told.
Don Berna,do-And l find the animal now again
in your possession.
Polk (euddhng The dog)-Yes, m, old dog-yes.
my old Texas, It did like 10 come back to ITS old
master, il did!
Don Bernardo lin fury)-I ask your worship,
isn't this too monsrOus? o.
Mr.. Aberdeen-Your Excellency will permit me to
observe that we have not yet heard Mr.. Folks de-
fence In British court justice nusi.be shown, aud
no favour E
Polk-I scorn defence. The dog returned 10
me by lor OF nalur-is wicked to fly against lor
of natur. IL sold The dog, and by The Irresistible
attraction OF cohesion, and the eternal order of
things, he comes back TO mean / TO blame? It's
monslrous, heinous, regular blasphemy to say SO.
Mr. Aberdeen appeared deeply struckby the lat
ter observation.
Polk (coninusd)-I didn't steal the animal. Steal!
Is man OF my character to be called a thie.? !
|
ton has this here court! what authority has any
court on airih in "A question purely American? MY
bargain with Don Bernardo Murphy took lace
out ofths Countrywide dog came back to me thou
sands Of miles a, he rerOnl. 1
Mr.. Aberdeen-ln that case, really must DIS
miss the complaint Allow me to state my opinion,
Mr.. Polk, ,ha, the dog is yours; I have no business
10 inquire into questions oiarnexaiion rs YOU call it,
OF Of robbery as his Excelency here Every rudey,
must lhink,) entries your bargain. enireat ratn-
er that gentlemen respectable sl,ou Id live toge,h
er in harmony; and-and, wish lou both "a very
good morning. tH.
Mr.. Polk then left the Office whistns to his dog,
and making signs OF contempt at Don Bernardo
Murphy who skunk away in cab. He had not been
gone an hour when Policeman 81, came into the
Office and said, "Please your Worship The Yam.
kee annersd your Worship's Canadian walking
stick in the passage"
Mr.lAberdeen (stsrniy)-Mind your own business,
fellow, Mr. Polk is pei ectly welcome the stick
Presently another member Of the force (O'Regan
by name) entered and swore the incorrlgible Polk
had stolen his HEAVIER hat
Mr.. Aberdeen (good humorediy)-WeIl, well, ! |
dare say the hat wasn't worth twopence haIfpenpy:
and IFS better lose il than to squabbe about it
law. rsat .s.. |
O'Regan left the Court grumbling, and said it |
wasn't so in Tenn les tune.