Washington sentinel., 1854-06-01
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Scarcity Of Ammunition.-The proclamation
OF the mayor of Washington, dated the twentieth
of May requires that all animals of the dog
kindn shall be confined for the space of sixty days,
il having been made 10 appear to his satisfaction
that there are CANNES mad within this city"
The statute makes il the duty Of the city con-
stables, and lawful for any other persons TO kill
and bury all and every dog going at large, con-
trary 10 the said proclamation" &c.
| A question has arisen why has not the killing
been commenced, and why stand the city con-
stables" idle, smoking their cigars, while dogs con
tinue, as heretofore 10 bark and bite" at whom
| soever they please?
There is certainly something repulsiye in the
idea OF indiscriminately slaughtering dogs, and
hence we do not complain that the police con-
stables have touch of that tender sensibility
fearful eyes,
No dogs that range the city free
g To slaughter condemn;
! Taught by the Power that pties me,
| learn TO pity them"
But the duty of g the city constables." although
imperative, cannot be performed, not only because
| of difference of opinion among them as TO the
mode Of slaughter, but for the reason that the
| corporation has failed TO furnish the necessary
| ammunition for that purpose; and surely it can
not be expected that they shall buy their own
revoivers, poisoned sausages, or slung-shot, with
which 10 conduct the massacre
| In conversation with police officers on this
subject, was suggested that requsition should
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carbines and several brass field pieces, with
view TO carry on the war in true military style;
but this would detract from the profession Of
arms and therefore we pronounce the project
| improper. Sung-shots are the weapons Of row.
dies and highwaymen, and resort TO poisoned
| sausages would be to cause death under false
! pretences."
In this painful, unsettled and embarrassing state
| of affairs, the means of slaughter should be re
ferred TO the city fathers, or TO convocation Of
| scientific men and hence we respectfully make
the suggestion. But in the meantime, we advise
every man who values his dog TO removed it out Of
| the way Of those who may thirst for its blood
The Rights Of Voters.-Chares S. Wallach
esq, having applied 10 the circuit court TO issue
mandamus TO the city register, requiring him 10
| enter upon the registry OF the corporation=the
names of persons who possess all the other quail
| fications Of voters, but whose names had been
| omitted, the case came up yesterday before their
| honors, Judges Morsel and Dunlop. II was made
up by consents for the purpose of testing the right
of citizens, whose names do not appear on the
| said register, to vote in the municipal elections.
| 1t is proper to say that Mr.. Wallach's name had
been omitted from the list for The present year,
| and hence he originated the proceedings.
An interesting encounter of legal wit ensued !;
Mr.. Wallach defending the right to vote irrespec-
tive the registrys and Messrs. Bradley and Car
lisle the other side.
Finally, as we learn from member of the bar
who was present, Judge Morsell said they must
conlnc themselves 10 the particular case before
the court; and, for reasons stated. maadamus
was ordered to the register to Place the name Of
Charles S. Wallach, the relator, on the list of vo-
ters.
Observation-Disclosures and the day be-
| fore we observed large number Of persons oil
foreign birth at the courthouse, taking out their
/ naturalization papers, preliminary 10 which, "a,
the time Of application, according to the law o
April, 1902 they declared on oath or affirmation
that they will support the Constitution Of the
United States, and absolutely and entirely re
nounce and abiure all allegiance and fidelity tc
| every foreign prince, potentae, State and SOW
| eregnty whatever, and particularly by name, the
prince, potentate, State or sovereignty, whereof
| each was before a citizen or subject.
| II lis said that upwards of TWO hundred persons
| will receive their papers this week
Thanks.-Two strangers sshaving sent kind
note 10 the Rev w. H. Milburn, the Chaplain Of
the House OF Representatives, enclosing fifty dol
lars, he gratefully accepts this token Of their re-
gard for such service as he has been enabled to
render them, and hopes that time and opportunity
may serve TO tender a personal expression Of his
obligations.
A Coroncr's Inquest was held yesterday over
the body of colored boy named Harry Joice,
who was drowned while bathing in the Potomac
on Sunday last A verdict was rendered accord
ingiy
Wife Whipping.-We have TO state that an
individual in male costume, named Charles Done
Ian, was arrested on Tuesday night for whipping
his wife, and taken before Captain Birch, who, we
are happy TO say, committed him TO Jail.
Marriage Licenses.-During the month of
May upwards of eighty-four marriage licenses
were issued at the courthouse.
IL Sick Headache Rcmedy.--A remedy for
the sick headache which has been recently offered
to the public is attracting great attention, moi only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials TO
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are so great a number of people who af-
i aicied with the distressing compaint for which