The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-18
CITY Intelligence.

the Mayor will issue his usual proclamation curtaiing
the freedom of the canine species Pet poodles and
favorite mastiffs must be muzzled, or confined
within brick walls else the dog killer may mark then,
for his own. Those who are accustomed to walk OUT
with their lap dogs into the streets health and
airing of the latter, and who may not te disposed
to give up. the habit, believing that they can pro-
tect their little friends, had best not "lay any.
such fattering JUNCTION to their sou for dog kiers
are lynx eyed, and their glance is fatal to the
best and most arrstocratic of the canine species.
Those who profit pecuniarily by the dog days
return the most thorough going republicans of the
age in the exercise Of their trade no Judge upon the
ench is more impartial In his decision than they The
streets Of New York perambuted by sorts of dogs
belonging to all sorts of people, enjoying all the diff
ferent social positions of society There the Fifth
dogs the Waverley poodle the Union square King
Charles, the Fourteenth street pet &c, all of them
them delicate constitutionaly their mistress who
administers to their wants Thousands upon thousands
of starving children would the condition of any Of
these dogs But such il the beautiful organization OF
society that while these animals live upon the fat of the
land and sleep upon down and satin human beings en-
dowed with reason faculties virtues self denial beneyo
ence and sensitive feelings must draw their susenance
from gutter sleep without shelter and famsh and
die in the novels garrets and cellars 'There is
counting for taste, the maxim and in the of
those whose prejudces and affections in favor Of
dogs and animals in preference to bestowing the
for the relief and happiness of those made after the i'm
age Of the Creator the maxim is most true Leaving
canine speces to the enjoyment of their let we come to
another grace Of dogs whose social condition. contrased
large-these the ''rag pickers dogsthe most use
full of Of their To this fraternity belong yery
large number and all of them and pay for their ex
isence These really fine, large noble looking ami
mails to be found in harness to their masters
or mstress's cart and are always pulling and struggling
ITO get along with energy that would be beneficial
for lazy man to look at They pay good price for the
bone they gnaw and heavy rent for the kennel they
they are the little delicate attentions of she
little snarlipg aristocratic relations excite but little
then WS os the world whe
and gold collar, win receive homage than stout
limbs shabby coat and an honest heart ii the latter
are found in the harness of labor. Besides these there
are various classes and grades. But have given the
extremes of dog society and minute history is
all these various classes stand upon the same footing
az run the same gauntlet Dog killers have said
upon the King Charles Of Union square as apon the un
fortunate resident of humber parts Of the city who
drag rag carts for living There is fifty worth in
either OF these when brought before the judgment seat
hence it is question with the saughterer what were
the antecedens Of the animal 10 all he gives the same
quarters that ''vultures give to lambs and that dog
"hangs his life upon thread" who ventures into the
streets after the Mayors proclama !. To those who
would their avores of this race we
can only say during the season. keep your dogs home
ST STEPHENS CHURCH 0RGAN.-Mr Henry Erben of this
city, has lately erected in St Stephens Church. Twenty
eighth street, ev Dr. Cummings) organ of unusual
magnitude and power There exhibition Of it on
Friday evening last which most eminent organts
took part. The gentlemen who played were David R.
AIMS, Mr. Yanuy, Of St. Stephens Mr. Morgan, from
London, and w. A. King, organist of Grace Church The
is As feet high u feet WIDE and 16 Deep and
contains 500 pipes Il has sets of keys, TX octaves
pedals and 4s stops The is constructed that
organist faces the altar With the exception of St.
Georges and Trinity it is the largest in the city. Mr.
King performed four pieces in splcn lid manner, in
which he introduced the trumpes caropets bassoons
flutes clarons, hautboys, &c. as to produce full
orchestral effect At the conclusion Of his psrformance
he was presented, by committee Of ladies' with mag
the pedals astonshed not only the audience but the
professional gentlemen present. being superior to aay
hing heard in this country. The cost Of THE in
strument is 81 eco.
State Fencibles, commanded by Lieut. Wentworth and
attached to the Eighth Regiment of the New York State
Militia celebrated their twenty anniversary yeser
day by parade and public dinner In the afternoon the
lrmory the of Broadway and Grand street. and
falling into line, marched through Hudson and
fourteenth streets, preceded by Adkins brass band.
The company numbers about fifty guns and presen ted
pany sat down to sumptuous dinner at Florence's
Hotel Lieut. Wentworth presided, and by his side were
It. Smith, of the Paterson City Blues It. Lambier of the
Light Guard Captain Gregory, of Pens Guard, Major
evils Captain lawrence and other invited guests When
The company had eaten their fill of the good things
spread before them, champagne and all kinds of wine
we'd in profusion and various speeches were made by
guests and members. The evening was spent in the
most agreeable manner and at late hour the company
adjourned, highly delighted with the days celebration
The CoSnNENTAIs The Washington Continental Guard,
inder command Of Captain John Darrow, yesterday
celebrated the anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill
parade in tie city, after which they proceeded to
clifton Park Staten Island and part0ok of sumptuoue
Inner. They mustered at the Armory, Eagle Drill
Rooms, at O'Clock A. NJ, and were accompanied by
soberstons American Brass Band.