The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-04

the sun-a fact demonstrated beyond doubt by the
gentleman whose laudable enthusiasm on the sub
ject of dogs has been the subject of editorial glo-
ricatiOn in these columns. The name of the en-
thusast who has devoted his life and energies to
placing his quadrupedal friends in proper posi-
tion before the unsympathizng world is Jennings
Harry Jennings of No. % White street. Mr.. .Ien-
nings also devotcs some Of his time to rats: but
these smaller fry are merely the sportive compa-
MONS OF his leisure hours. He dallics with them in
the few moments of relaxation he allows himself
from the arduous duties of the great labor of his
lite-the elevation of dogs to their proper position
In the affections OF the people Dogs are the leading
idea; rats an atterthOught.
Last night Mr.. Jennings gave Dog Show. Now
we've had Horse Shows, Cattle Shows. Shows IIor-
ticutural, Agricultural, Horticultural and Pomo-
logical, and, within the memory of the present gen
cra,i"n, Il gentleman named Barnum instituted
Hen Show, and followed that exhibition up by
Baby Show, but we've never had Dog Show be-
FORE and to Mr.. Jennings belongs the credit of in
augurating novelty He gave prizes. too: and
liberal prizes at that. Witness the following state
mcnt:
Frsr PRIzE-A handsome Silver Goblet will be
awarded to the handsomest Black Tan Terrier for
all properties.
SECOND PRzE.-A handsome Silver Mounted
Collar will be awarded to the handsOmest Bull
Terrier.
THIRD PRIzE.-A Silver Mounted Collar to the
highest bred Bull Dog for all properties
And there was another feature to the grand in
augural ceremonies of Professor Jennings Grand
Canine Headquarters. There was "Great ITandi-
cap Rat Match, with Il valuable prize to the victor
which is announced in the manner following:
FOURTH PRIZE. and last, handsome Ambrotvpe
in gilt frame of the dog that kills the rats in the
quickest time, which likeness will be taken the fol-
lowing day. The dogs to be fairly handicapped as
follows: Each dog to kill one rat for every two
pounds in weight.
The hall in which this exciting scene was to come
off is large one, with raised seats all round the
sides while in the midst is circular box about ten
diameter. and thrnp n. &c
arena in which the dogs contend for victory and
renown-this is the battle ground, the field of
glory; but whenever the matter-Offact Jennings
has occasion to mention it he calls it a rat-pit
In this room the company assembled to the num-
Der of about 250; the admission fee twenty-five
cents. and there reserved seats for half a dol
lar, all being on an ariStocratc and refined model
The company were well-behaved not ONLY the dors
but the men, and all went smoothly on.
There were fourteen black and tan terriers to
compete for the brize for Beauty and of these Mr..
Charlton's dog "Toby" was adjudged the hand
soonest; and 'TOby" departed the richer by silver
goblet, prOuder and a happier dog
There were only four handsome and high bred
BulTerrers, and of these, Mr.. Boilers dog ''TIum-
bier" was pronounced the highestbrcd and, there
fore entitled to one of the silver mounted collars,
while Mr.. Fletcher's dog "Billy" took the other
one that being his reward for his good looks
Then came on the second part of the programme
the rat killing exercises, which were conducted
without regard to the feelings of the rats. Ten
Mr. Pritchard's "Jack," weighing l51% pounds was
to kill eight rats, the rule being that each dog
should kill rat for every two pounds of his own
weight:
Mr. Browns ''Jack, 7lb................-.... rats
Mr. Lyons Fanny" 90 lb............ .....1O rats
Mr. Bakers Jack, >, % lb....,...............n rats
Mr. Dunns Beauty Observation-Disclosures. rats
Mr. Whites lack lG rats
Mr. Mines Pet - rats
Mr. Cross "kelly," Observation-Disclosures. rats
Mr. Roses Pet i rats
There was also young Leopard that did some
thing in the ratkilling way, after which the dogs
performed.
We have not as yet given that consideration to
rat-kng, considered as of the Fine Arts, that,
perhaps, we ought; we cannot consent to attempt
elaborate review of the various STYLES of the diff
ferent dogs: we hesitate to delude the public with
crude opinion offered under the @uise of Il studied
criticism, and so we rest here. The ambrOtype of
the conqucring Canine is to be taken to-day, and
those who are curious to investigate the subject
further, can be furnished all the particulars by
calling on Professor Jennings.
Mr.. Mines dog pet" killed three rats in thirty
six seconds, won the ambrotype, and is to be I'M
mortazed by Gurney.
The New York Times describes the brilliant
close of the combat After the prize had been
awarded Prof. Jennings announced ga grand battle
rOyalhtty rats to all dogs that choose to enter"
Every man who had dog rushed with it to the
edge of the pit and waited for the signal. Finally
the word was given, the dogs thrown in. and
for a few moments. during which every rat
killed, the hall rcsounded with the shouts of the
delighted spectators. When the reporter left n
Chinaman, who, with thoughts of his native land,
and ''rats and puppies for pies, had watched the
fortunes Of the fight with restless eagerness, was,
purse in hand in earnest conversation with Professor
Jennings.
RAILWAY CARRIAGES FOR THE PoPE.-The rail
way carriages constructed for the Pope are about
to be exhibited in the Exhibition Palace in the
Champs Eiysees They arranged to form
sort of terrace, ante-chamber a thronc-roorn,
and bedroom. The throne-room is magnificently
fitted up, and is decorated with paintings by
Gerome representing the church seated between
st. Peter and ST. Paul, the four Evangests, the
Pope blessing railway, &c also with figure of
Christ on the Cross by Toussaint. The bedroom
has blue hangings, and is ornamented with paint
ing Of the Immaculate Conception by Alillet. The
exterior of the carriages is tasteuly decorated
with objects in bronze.
PRUssIAN RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE.-It is the premi-
nary elections which are taking place in Prussia.
The constituencies elect limited number of repre-
scntatives or proxies, by whom the deputies
finally elected The suffrage in the first instance is
possessed by every Prussian of the age of twenty
four, not pauper criminal, and who has had
six months residence. This constituency amounts
very nearly to manhood suffrage, but the electors
divided into three classes according to the
amount they pay in direct taxes Suppose a section
IS composed of 400 electors, 10 of them may paw a
equal to the third of the taxation of the whole
Thus class one will elect as many proxies class
two, which perhaps comprises $50 electors
The accounts from Prussia agree in representing
the electoral movement most active, and state
that in the principal provincial towns well in
the capital greater number of electors have
taken part in the elections then had been expected
and that, as in Berlin, the Liberals and Moderate
Conservatives had everywhere triumphed Much
interest had been excited by the appearance of the
venerable Humboldt among the electors. He gave
his vote, he has done, to the Lperal party.
In the country districts great indifference pre-
walls as to the election.