Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-06
From thu Boston Traveller.
The Gipsy's Dog

1t Of the sayings ever uttered that ona half
OF the world know not how the other half live In tho
tap-room OF tie Gypsy King about twelve persons
all OF whom got their lviag none bat themselves kno
now sweeps, Gpses, OF the masculine gender and the
darkeyed daughters Of Egypt were there altogether
ing group such could only be met with at the .Cipsv
hing" or county goal
inform nv readers that This hotel yv,s M, H.;
ta'e Of paro the VisIers which shall hereafter b, de-
scOed happiness responsibility, and every other ness'
lha my, should as philosophers tell u.s. always be-
viewed comparatively Upon this principal was il that nv
companions who would have been look upon a. the scum,
o. ne EARN IN some companies all became great
Persohages here and treated such Feeling their
importance ihey disdaned to associate with common PEG.
PIC ana accordingly passed the more select compe-
~ IN e oes apartment; whilst stopped short the din
m LOT the faces OF the group there gave promise
TINS den OF lniamy and seated myself on table
In the night hand corner OF the room sat man Of
49, Sendef OF religious tracts him great
gypsy WIN ms nose bent on one side This unsghty cou
PIE were enjoying their pipes and game Of all tours
young ualsh'er OF Egypt and two sweeps flied up the
Bench On table the opposite side of the room r.cIin
cd another Gypsy with his head resting on his hand He
wore huge red scarf round hs neck aud his black shsr
Sy mar hung over his iron ylsage. The bench behind IN
conspicuous object was filled with Gses, both young and
Ou' aha OF elmer sex, one OF whom particularly des
rous that would allow her tell my fortune whilst at.
ieced 10 be equally soc0us that should TO have
portrait painted Tor splendid picture she would have made
nree little boys with hats-ssns Of the landlord
were looking IN at the door certain performances which
VIII presently describe 70 the reader. In the centre
a lead md face
swollen from the effects strong drink and bruises He
was alfred IN miserable attered at all points, and be-
lng destitute VI linen the skin his dity neck
and breast was e1p7sed-Ths last held in his
hands black, greasy pack Of cards. with ten OF which he
formed small circle the floor. Two the cards for
ming tue ring inscribed with the words YES" and
No a little French poodle with a bright brass collar
ana eA-n lay cuT.ed up on bench IN the
room.
Where is that wonderful cremr Of minsl" exclaimed
the gentleman who hsd Just arranged cards. his body
pafahing Of the reeng motion OF a spinning top well spent
Cai'o come here will you, or Ill"
tine sound Of his masters Carlo jumped of tho
'oi ana crspt beneath the table, which disobedence
greatly Snd.ed the wrath Of our sNciiaoIe hero
Tome here, say yOu--1r III break every bone in
/ yoer skin. I'll has YOU alive, YOU, will
lnS o'utsh language only caused the poor dog creep
further out OF the reach OF the monster. So eura-d W.,
tue hend that he actually appeared about to car
threat INTO execution, when eNpostuated with him tor m
using The poor dumb ANIMAL ana pleased O. see that
even tue fallen creatures around me eynced disposton
prevent the dog from Ing unAiudy treated. AT thu.
Carlos lord and relened when be called the lit
Nc trembling poodle to him.
Come here Carlo, my DEAR come hitber my little beau
" Wi. not hurt thee aud show the company
Whist wonderful creature you are"
Inc subduod yran uttered these words in the Rentest
manner possible a. the same time Plting bis right knee
with The palm Ot his hand Kind words and persuasive
guage produced the effect which violence and abuse failed
I" accomplish Tor Carlo cTept his belly m the most
supphcang manner possible and turning on his back AZ
me iect OF his mister imploTed with his graceful paws
forgiveness Tor his recent dsubedisnce THIS was too
much Tor the man actually stood n his eve as be-
embraced his little charge, caresing fondest man
nef possible az the repeating and over agan:
~ VIII not huft thee now, my hu.o beauty; | will
/ hurt ntg now Carlo
simple a. this incident may appelr to the reader IL ss
most Interesting sight Low ls we're the audenea
the scale Of society they were effected by this scene be-
tween NE dog ard his thus proving that although
they bad uu regard for themselves yet they possessed
that could feel not only for fellow creature but we're even
| su'cepNJie oi compassion for brute beast Tbs
now put Master Carlo the Jo relieved him ct his chain
and Paed hrs head aud back in for which kind treat
meni this pretty creature Jumped about and iondsd his
master.
Although you and slept on q dust heap last night.
my beauty, do duty i'y; show the company
what w'rdcril animal You arc, my luc poodle. Come
| here say, nv pfCty ong.'
Upon which the dog placed H. lorcpaws ON his master.
knees who covered animals eyes with esp snd
the bead OF Carlo placed between the mans legs.
s dgu The dog could anything that going
Uu in the room.
The man now said % me-
"P.casc, s' t1 point with your sick 70 any card you
would IKE the as 10 fetch Are you convinced Sr. that
/ be- cannot see you poinU"
Quite convinced" said !, touched the seven Of
\ hearts.
"Now, Carlo. bring me thntenrd Tho gentleman touched
with HE walking suck" said tis he uncovered his
| dog.
The animal walked deliberately round tho mig sewers.
/ times. occasionally stopping 30 smell card. After he
had made the circuit tim be- took up between hts
csl the identical card bad touched and presented
/ hrs master.
"lh1ra good boy, Carlo I'D not te you, ladies and
gentlemen, what wonderful cretuf be- wal Now or.
tell me how many lsdics and gentlemen there are utung
/ on the tsb.ts IN this room"
The deg walked round the cards bsfors took up Tho
deuce Of clubs and dropped his masters feet The
two dots the card represented numerically TIE GipsY
whom described ss reclining table and myself
"liow many te boys are hero In The roJm vih straw
| has on, Csr07r
In due time the astonishing animal produced Tho rs Of
hearts Three Of the landlords children who vors srsW
bats. a. have beors observed we're looking 20 o. Tho
! performances.
| 81 want rumbcr ten. my bcsutyr
After going his rounds deliberately With hos ao.s