Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-24
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

PooK OLD HoRsK, LET HIN DIE.-He has worn
himself out In the service of his owner, and now
that he can work no longer, he is turned out 70
die. Many dollars he has earned-many years he
has toiled to provide bread for his masters family
requiring and receiving few bushels Of oats per
week, for his sustenance. He has toiled patiently
and willingly; but now he is old, and cannot work
any more Poor old horse, let him die He is
turned out TO grass but soon the grass will wither
and decay; soon the earth will be covered with the
SHOWS Of winter, and then the poor old horse win
have no grass to eat; the cold earth will be his
bed, and the Ice and sleet and inhospitable and
piercing winds his only covering. Poor old horse I
ne suffers a thousand deaths. Look at him; poor
fellow, he Is suffering the pangs of starvation. He
is unable to 60 far in search OF food and In few
days his strength viii utterly fall How beseeching-
ly ne looks VIII no one bestow upon the faithful
animal handful Of oats, for charity sake, or a
bucket Of cold waters Alas
There's no more oats for the poor old grey;
He's going where the good horses go;
And his hide win make boot and q shoe,
And his flesh viii be turned into glue.
This custom Of turning horses out to die is a
barbarous custom, to say the least of il, and we
believe 1t is purely an American custom. There
Ia nothing Christian about itl II horse breaks
his leg he is speedily knocked in the head to put
him out Of his misery. If he is unfortunate
enough to live TO good old age, laboring and toll
ing to the last when finally, he is too old for SER
yice he is turned out to die lingering and painful
death from starvation
In England this business Is regulated by law, a
man must not take the life Of his horse, even
though he breaks limb. He must send for the
proper officer, whose business it is to take the life
OF the horse, sSctndem dTtsm
In the village Of Itchin, 1--WE are informed by an
American who was presently horse slipped his
halter and went struggling along among the horses
in the stable, one of whom kicked him on the leg
and 1t was broken. The animal was brought out
into the yard, where he stood for some hours
champing some hay, as composedly as though no
thing was the natter
why don't they kill the poor beast, and put
an end to him and his pains" asked Jonathan
They have sent for the officer"
can officer to kill horse Why, are they go
ing to hold an inquest?"
There's the officer, sir"
There he was, sure enough, and Jonathan
watched his motions closely for his curiosity was
aroused. The officer proceeded into the yard
pulled lint-lock pistol from his pocket and load
ed and primed it. Then placing a long sharp
knife between his teeth, he took firm hold of the
bride Of the animal, close to the m nth caution.
ing all hands to leave the enclosure he presented
the pistol near the upper portion of the head, and
fired. The animal would have reared and plunged,
but was firmly held, falling in minute upon his
aide. In an instant the knife had separated the
jugulsr, and thick stream of blood dsluged tho
earth. The horse was dead "That's the way to
kill horse, said he, and SO it was.
We saw poor old grey horse, the other day,
that had evidently been turned out to die, and the
passers-by said, as they looked upon him, "Poor
old horse, let him die"
HOUSES WAsTED.-In consequence Of the small
number of houses erected during the last three
years, there is at present great demand for
dwellings adapted for the residence Of families
who wish to be comfortably housed And for the
few which may occasionally happen to be vacant
an extravagant rent is demanded.
What is needed in this city, is class Of genteel
houses, not too large which shall contain all the
modern improvements, and yet rent for about s4oo
year. Such houses are abundant in Baltimore
and Philadelphia, and there is no good reason why
they should not be in Washington.
We make this suggestion for the benefit Of our
real estate owners well as for that Of the still
larger class who own none, but who are compelled,
like St Paul at Rome, to "dwell in hired house,
and put up with sundry di ,comforts which would
not be tolerated elsewhere.
JUDGE MAsoN.-The resignation of Judge Ma
son, the Commissioner Ct Patents, has been tend
cred to the President, but not accepted; nor is it
believed that he will vacate that Office.
mr. and Mrs. Davenport have played long and
successful engagement at the Richmond Theatre.
DEMocRArIc.--Certain gentlemen Of the Demo-
cratic school, desiring to send favorable report
abroad, by telegraph, of the popularity of Buch-
anan and Breckenridge in this city, resolved to
avail themselves of the opportunity offered by
Professor Wilson, at his exhibition at Odd Fellows
Hail. last night. They furnished money to certain
individuals to be expended in the purchase of
tickets, each ticket to secure vote for Buchanan.
But it would not do. Buck and Brock are no
where, " here or elsewhere.
New CoAcH FACTORY ask the attention of
the public to the advertisement of Thomas l. Gard
ner No. $50 Twelfth street Good work. fair
prices and strict punctuality," ishis motto.
HONESTY THE BEST PoLIcY.-We are requested
to call the attention of the person interested to the
advertisement headed "Pocket Book Stolen" in
to-day's paper.
HARPRRs' NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE for October
is already in the field. 1t brings the welcome in
stalment Of four new chapters of Dickenss Lit
tie Dorritt "a story in which he is thought by
many readers to excel all his former productions
The chief illustrated articles are review of Pro-
fessor Diapers essay on the physiological dieren-
ces of the various races of men, graphic sketch
Of "Wid Life in Oregon, /" Passages Of Eastern
Travel" and an entertaining paper on Insects
and Insect Life" The short stories of " The South
Beach" "A Terrible Night" &C., are admirable,
and there is more interesting collection of miscel
lansa than usual in the editorial departments. For
sale by Shillngton.
FILLMORE SrRAws, &c.-The town of Bergen,
Hudson county, New Jersey, has been canvassed,
with the following result