Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-18
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FRIDAY, AUGUST Is, 1854.
The DOs-Pommd.


of the Dog-Law, which went into effect on
the 26th Of June. 1t appears from the official
record, that about 2, 100 have bitten the dust
since the time mentioned, exclusive of loo
which have been redeemed by their owners.
Their juvenile captors were rewarded with 90
cents for each adult dog, and half that SUM
for each incipient specimen.
Upon entering the pound" on the corner
of Thirty first street and first Avenue, most
melancholy spectacle is presented. The build
ing, which is low, wooden one, is partition
ed off into STALLS and on either hand is an ar
ray of dogs, of all sizes and colors, bob tailed,
and long tailed, grey, yellow, and white, all
secured with ropes or chains, and most of them
awaiting execution on the approaching even
ing. All are under the care of stalwart ne
gro, named +" Bill" who enforces obedience
with a whip. If this fails, the hapless victim
is sometimes instantly killed with a stick, and
his pitious howls are ended Such was the
fate Of one little wretch, during our stay
After repeated admonitioas to keep quiet, he
was taken by the nape Of the neck, and while
thus suspended, was given two blows over tho
pate with light club, and thrown aside to be
taken away III one of Reynolds offal carts.
The oftal-cart removes at dusk, all evidences
of the slaughter at the dog pound.
A number of respectable looking dogs, or
high blooded dogs, are placed in favored part
of the pen, especially set apart for their occu-
PATTON and regularly fed with fresh meat, un-
til sold. Among these are often many SUPER
Tor animals, who are keenly sensitive to their
state of bondage, and resort to all the persua-
sions and articles known to dogdom, to awak-
en- sympathy or excite compassion on the part
of visitors. They are conscious of having
committed no crime, other than that Of
thoughtlessly stepping beyond the doorsiIl or
garden fence, without their muzzles on, to
survey the premises or take a snuff of morning
air. The difference between the dogs of this
class, who have been well educated and pro-
vided for, and the sneaking ours who contest
with the chitionier for the contents of the
gutter, is readily detected. The latter, famil-
iarzed BY close association with all the dis
gushing practices of their most depraved COM
panions, are utterly destitute of self respect,
and shrink from observation, with manifest
sense of shame and self-reproach; whereas the
well-bred dog in the opposite pen, although
horror-strcken with the bloody scenes which
have been enacted before his eyes, and almost
confounded with the never ceasing yelps,
howls, groans, and unearthly cries around
him, exhibits all the noble traits of sagacity,
courage, and fidelity for which the race are
distinguished. Much that is instructive is to
be derived from a close scrutiny of the char
acterS here represented. First of all, is noticed
a deep seated melancholy cast of countenance.
Tails and ears seem to have lost all power of
perpendieularlty; eyes are askant, or turned
up edgewise, and there Is a looseness of flesh
near the intersection of the jaws, commonly
termed, " down in the mouth" All these
things are said to indicate state approaching
collapse, being attended with loss of spirit
and animation. A few. of trmer nerve, at
tempt to curry favor by the performance of
good offices. and maintaining uniformly cor
rect department.; and others, though laboring
under great disadvantages, endeayor to dis
play their varied acquirments, such as walk
ing on two legs, barking with peculiar en-
phasis, or at stated intervals, and using GER
tain sly expressions of the eye, such as are
employed in coaxing, OF to awaken the gentler
emotions of pity and compassion. Having
been suddenly deprived of their liberties and
household privileges, and brought in contact
with the most shameless characters Of the can
race, and no longer the vigilant protectors of
Their masters property, enforcing respect
where not voluntarily rendered, their condi-
ton is anything but agreeable, to say nothing
Of the chance OF an ignominious and speedy
death.
An eye gifted with the acutest perceptions,
often needed to detect the real virtues of a
log, even where existing i'll the greatest ex-
ellence. Several dogs of very far exterior,
we're pointed out, of whom it was remarked,
'No'doubt their owners thought great deal
f them" A visitor selected one hideous
pecimen, which seemed to be well provided
or, and it was asked if the above remark APP
'led to him, Certainly" said the keeper,
shat is a high-blooded terrier, but looks bad,
IS he is troubled just now with the itch" So
rue is it, that sometimes are the nobest char
Icters found where least expected, and under
he most forbiding outward circumstances.
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