The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-04-25
American Society for tho Prevention o
Cruelty to Animala.

The first regular meeting Of the American Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals formed under
act of incorporation passed by the late Legislature
held Monday evening" at the Of the Geographi-
cal Society Clinton Hall On the walls Of the
couple Of paintings illustrating specimens Of cruelty to
ANIMALS, such may be witnessed almost every day in
the OF the metropolis represented butcher
wagon laden with sheep and calves their heads hanging
the sides OF the wagon, which Is being driven
twofortS rate by brutal butcher boy, who goals the
poor horse along by means OF stick and with the aid OF
bull dog trained to worry the horse police officer
walks by the sidewalk but takes notice of the out
rage The other painting represents dray horse strug
Cling under q heavily loaded cart being beabored by
two stalwart fellows with cart-rungs
were pretty well Allied nv leading business and nnbc
men, among others Hon. John I. Holman, A. I Stewart
General D: Butterneld, General R Anderson, August
Belmont I. c. Acton. w. McMurray Henry Bergh, John
Van Buren,, 8. B. Rusgles, W. c. II. waddcl, W. H.
Webb A. Stuart John A. Kennedy, Alexander Warner
James Leonard Marshall o Roberts and Moses Taylor
The meeting organized by Mr. Henry Berg, who
nominated his Honor Mayor Hoffman, al chairman pro
tn., and Mr.. W, c. II. Waddei Secretary. Both
these gentlemen we're unanimously elected.
Mayor HOFFMAN,, on taking the chair, thanked the
gentlemen for the honor conferred on him. and said that
he believed New York had not been behind the rest of
tho world in its charities either public private The
blind, the dumb, the sick and MANNED were all taken
Of the poor assisted and In fact everything
was done to alleviate the condition of fellow
where II was needed and he happy TO know that nj
last something would be done to protect the poor dumb
beasts, who had neither votes voices
The SECRETARY read the ac Of incorporation, and
motion II adopted by the society. Letters
then read from Shepard Knapp, Rev. Dr. Bellows and
Peter Cooper-the last urging the nomination and cleo
ton Of Mr. Henry Bcrgh president of the society
The election Of permanent officers proceeded
with and resulted in the election Of the following gen.
tlemen President Henry Bergh Vice Presidents Hon.
J I. Hoffman Rev. IL W Bellows, Peter Cooper,
Geo. Bancroft Hon. C. r Daily g. T. Trimble, W. II.
Aspinwai Moses Taylor Marshall O. Roberts and A. T.
stewart; Secretary, W. c. II. waddell Treasurer, W.
Ruggles J. d. Wolfe, II. Grnnell, Aug Belmont, J. J.
CISCO simeon Draper General d. Butterfeld Frank
wade Ac'Sn A sSSa Jos Beach WEBB
Mr. BERGB taking the chair, thanked the gentlemen
present for the honor paid him, and stated that lac
could not fail TO recognize the fact that he was chosen
presiding officer simply because he had taken the
initiative in this movement He thanked them espe-
ciay In behalf OF the poor dumb mouths which have
been conlded the of man. and he congratulated
them on the work which they had contaminated in
founding for the rs time in the history of the country
institution devoted TO the protection OF the drudgcs
OF humanity, and whose corner stone was mercy and
humanity to the brute creation. The President then in
reply TO question, related the manner which the act
OF incorporation passed through the Legislature
and his experience as member Of the ''thi house
resolution then adopted calling for the appoint
ment Of committee Of three to report suitable code
Of by laws, and providing that, until the by laws bo
adopted, nve members OF the executive committee be
considered quorum for the transaction Of business
Mr.. McMuRRAy then made few remarks on the OBJ
jecs Of the association and said that the city should be
is, without doubt most unmitgscd means Of cruelty
20 the horses that are Obliged % travel on II
motion was then made by Mr.. AuGrsr BELMONT that
the Mayor he requested 10 issue Official document 10
the citizens large explaining tho duties and powers Of
the society and requesting the police TO assist IN carry
ing out Its Intentions.
Mayor HOFFMAN said TINT although no felt much In
teresed In tho objects aud working OF the society
one could feel yet he thought they might well pro-
coed 10 work In orderly manner. Orders from the
Mayors ONCE, he sorry 10 say, were not OF much
account the police force concerned He did
say this In disrespec the police authorities, and
he explained his meaning by recting instance IN
which ofcer refused TO arrest person for marest
ing hore because he had received orders from head
quarters the subject He thought therefore, that the
proper place for such order " Issue from would
be the police headquarters and that Superintendent
Kennedy and Commissioner Acton who were present
might requested by the society TO promulgate the ne
cessary directions the police force II the society de-
sired beyond this, general notice 70 the citzens he
would be very happy TO comply with their request
Mr. BELMONT then withdrew his motion, and The Aig.
gcstion OF the Mayor put in form OF motion aud
carried In few days therefore, orders will be issued
10 members Of the police force nsructiDg them 10
their duties under connection with the society
The PnEsrpgSr then from the laws OF the
State prescribing the penalties 70 be inflicted on persons
OF cruelty animals and also the act passed
By the egsature For the preservation OF the hesh
Of finals for human food and stated that he a. exc
cutiye ocer Of the society, would use bis utmost en-
deavors and he ksew that every gentleman present
would do the same 20 have these laws rgidiy and I'M
linchl nrly enforced These remarks OF the President
were greeted with hearty and unanimous sppaure
On notion then the meeting adjourned subject 70 he
call Of the Chair.
At the close OF the meeting a subscription list vas
opened In the library Of tho Geographical Society 70
which several VI the gentlemen present subscribed <lVO