The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04
Amazlng Per6Ornanee or Frsneh DOC.


The surprising intelligence of pair of
dogs owned by a n. Rouil, is related in Oar
Dumb AnimGLs:
A large table was placed in the center of
the room, and on 1t were laid some cards on
which the letters of the alphabet were
printed in large capitals. NJ. Rouil then
told Blanche to spell frontage (cheese). She
Immediately picked out an +, r, and o,
and then seemed to hesitate You only
gave us three letters; there are seven, said
NJ. Rouil. Blanche then found NJ, A, G, e,
and the work was complete.
She then performed the remarkable feat
of correcting a mistake in photography.
Mr.. Hamerton wrote the word mesOR on the
slate instead of maisoa 6house), and, on being
asked where the error was, Blanche pointed
to the letter Z, and then picked out an
'tA'i and an 81"
In spite of her success, the animal seemed
to accomplish her work with considerable
effort, and made sounds of complaint. The
authority of her master, although exercised
with great gentleness, seemed irresistible as
that Of a magnetizcr over his subject. Per-
ceiving this, Mr.. HamertOn suggested giving
hera rest; and she was allowed to retire to
corner and enjoy some bOnbons, while
LYDIA took her place on the table. Some
numbers were now substituted for the let
tiers Of the alphabet. Several problems
were written on the slate, which LYDIA APP
parently solved without difficulty.
Her master then proposed trying little
mental arithmetic, and said, IF you had
ten pieces of sugar, and met ten Prussian
dogs, how many pieces would you, French
dog, give to each Prussian.p LYDIA replied
20 Al. .rorr
with great energy. 1And how" said the
master, IF you were TO share with me1''
LYDIA took the figure ) and gave it to him.
NJ Rouil then went out for moment, while
Dir. Hamerton asked the dog for several
numbers successfully, which she brought
without the slightest hesitation.
Blanche then came forward, and q pack
Of playing cards was spread on the table,
NJ ROuil holding another pack in his hand,
and asking the company TO choose a card
from it. Without making any mistake,
Blanche Immediately brought the cores
ponding card from the pack on the table,
She then played game Of cards with a
young lady, and was beaten, after which
she took refuge In q corner, with an air Of
deep humiliation.
The most surprising feat Of all came next.
A pack Of cards was spread in the next
room, and the door nearly closed. n. Rouii
told one Of the guests to ask the dog. ia q
whisper, t. fetch any card be cligse to
name The acc Of spades was called FOR.
Blanche went in search Of Il, and imme-
diately returned with the right card in her
mouth
Mr.. Hamerton himself then examined the
dog again in her Literary requirements, and
she translated the word Chin dog into
English, and spelf the word fer (frel with
out difficulty; but At this point y. Rouil in
terposed, aud sid gently, THAT IS very
well for the fiBguiaF. now give us the plu-
raj Wonderful IS Il seems Blanche q
once picked out the letter X. and gave i ito
Hamefion
This account Is almost incredible, but the
facts are vOuched FOR 81 Mr. Hamcrton,
who, however, offers no satisfactory expia-
nation - thcm. IF the dogs had been
less clever. he sayh. '.Wc might have be-
iicgei IN their acfnal knoU edge but they
really knew too much. Being convinced
that there was some communication between
them and their master, had invited several
rery intelligent friends % lie present, tell
iug them that my object was 20 discover