New-York tribune., 1878-03-16

| conspicuous among INSTITUTIONS having their
origin in simple, lnsh Kindness OF heart and with
entirely dsintcrested objects in yiew the organiza-
on known the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
TO Animals Some years when was founded, was
much talked about; but, novelty wore of,
the public forgot its existence in measure. The
agers however, worked on, until they have length
overcome all obstacles and secured for the society per-
manenec and efficiency.
The society building at Fourth-ave and Tweniy-sec.
oud-s, is conspicuous with its gay colored front its
porch embelshed with the motto, Justice, Humanity,
Compassion" and surmouuted by the image of pranc
ing s'eed and flagstaff The interior is not less interest
ing with it, collection Of trophies and relics: stuffed
pigeons with broken wings the huteriug victims OF
pigeon matches; dogs bitten and ton rescued from
cruel dogpit, and daubed with boodred scaling
wax; Sticks budgeons ard bricks; whips. bits and spurs
and naughty checkreDs, and almost every other con-
ceivabe instrument of animal torture Except the build
ing and the curosites Henry Bergh is the society IL Is
emphatically one-man power The societys office is
the centre of empire whose administered by
Mr.. Bergh. Delinluents hga and low degree may
well have him constantly in mind for be spares no
cruelty His watcbflness wide field It ranges
from untmely plucked geese to cattle abused in tho
shanDcs. representative THE TRIBUNE sought ont
this potentate the other day at his Office AMI found hm
buy engaged in replying to letters OF inquiry and con-
graduation from all parts Of the world. Mr. Bergh Is a
tall spare man. with severe expression OF countenancs
abOut his experiences, something after THIS fashion:
unfortunately, fortunately perhaps, born with
an abhOrrence OF cruelty toward animals This developed
grew and when in Russia in the diplomatic service,
saw so many revolving deeds Of cruelty TO dumb brues
that returned to the United States determined to do
something TO persuade men to show TO poor animal,
only hree-quarters OF the mercy and Justice which
they demanded for themselves. This in 1864 For
beginning obtained signatures OF number Of gen
tlemeu Of wealth and influence. You see them hanging
there before you. That paper will be highly przed one
dsy az The Declaration the Rights Animals. Then
drew up some measures, which took TO Albany and
had passed by the legislature 1t was just at the time
when one would supposed the country to he ae-
cusomcd to the boodshed Of horrd war; that the Legs
aors would not be inclined to pity the sorrow of lower
creation Bat they did pause moment to pass the DIS
sly only regret that did not ask for more when
c0ud so easily have got them ! have trouble now
Wien want to have bills passed. However, when had
obtained all had asked for came back to New-fork
Then WAS living near Ffh-ave. and Twcnty-second
st. nj on the evening the day reached home, went
to work stationed myself at the intersection of Iwen
ty-thr.st aud soon pied ruckman beahorins his
poor horse.
My friend" said approaching, "you can't do that any
more" Tie man paused i'm sheer amaZement.
Cant beat my own horse, he exclaimed, the devil
can't" And he fell to again. Again ordered him to
stop and added "You not aware, probably that you
are breaking Law Mr. Bergh is always very polte)
but you are have the statutes In my pocket and
that horse is only treat kindly. could have
you arrested only wish TO inform you, what risk you
run" TLc fellow stared at me with open mouth, and
exclaimed:
go to hcll--yOure mad!"
Very little attention paid TO me at first. Then
saw that an impression must be made. SO went TO Fu
ton market and lJund hundred turtles ying on their
backs The poor things bad had food for three weeks
not siuce tLay had been captured in Florida. Their
I r1v nd Q-s.
The aud the other officers of the ship, and
took them t. the Tombs, followed by highly amused
| rabbe who thought it the most ridiculous per-
onnauce they had ever seea Ihey hed ,ae eonrs
the opposing counsel net me Win the eXtiloTulnary
statement that turtles not animals Begged TO
know then, If they belonged 10 either the vegetable or
/ IiJ MOI cain NV suit was teuderly advised go
| lame ann mind NV own uIsness. Bur | had as
cotnuscd my purpose The affair gained tor my cails
much notorety and people BEGAN 10 rdicue and abusa
me W yhout stint. Generally the courts WIZ told 10 bc
IN better busInfs aLt so ciueI were Tue cDH tt re-
seem IT home when thinking III al over, sometimes
could MT restrain my ea1,. But soon eot over that
In 1866 we had another on the second floor at
broadway aud Fourth-s I began 10 receive not only
sympathy. BUY money in sums ranging from one dollar
IN one hundred and hcy thousand! Often the dollar
with words that made the gift more precious than
tbe larger sums Taus struggled and now the So
ectv Is IN unqualified consider this due 10 the
,o. that n has been entirely managed by man, who
@ @ II more surely 10 its siugc end than II power
had been divided M among countless committees anu
manages have great power, undoubtedly IN Tue ex,
ecuou OF ali these particular laws !cdB ciL 90 my ald
~ any ti,ne n necessary one quarter o; all ibe police
forec IN New-YoIk In the courts repre- 'ent the At
aud the District Attorney take lnleuse
Pride s6raS M ls tSrough thlry states Tho ary
s0ciaons these States have our shield motto ana en-
LIENS.
poon,e have generally ceased TO rdeule although
pc for vse! have become perfectly Indifferent TO rid.
cue abuse or praise Ny satisfaction lies IN my power
IA stop any cruelty at any time and in any place. we
have not maHy obstacles placed In our way now put
do not think that tho poor and unctured classes arc
or most formidable antagonists the most cruelty
dlsuosrl Ii Is the rich and intelligent who oppose me
most h,fery with their fox hUnts bull fights, racing,
pigeoa matches and like sport Ard educated |on;A 1901
one daV there was funeral In neigboorlhS enurch
and many fine teams stood I"r 'ohs %4 ~ t,he G IN % ,ao
hitter cold Tne horses attached 10 an elegant "qnage
standing Just opposite Tins window had noticed; men
poor heads checked mp TIL they were IN torture. NqW
have bceu adinonscd often To nes Dv lnVSe ttISs
10 attend to greater evils that IN ms eSe, az ''a ] ws
little pamphlet about tae eruely 9s SO
oneck lines. 10 be dropped upon tue seat lrsSns, s
Lady ana her daughter f9shqnabie In dreSs aa mo.he
picked ~ he book laughed, and pas'. II 20 he oaSn
r. Tdat Young lady laughed scornfully lookcj up ~
window, aud 0stentat!osy dfoppeo t1t e., eoIn fer
me gutter Al we have 70 dread among We logSL ;L
cJ3sscs arc curses, and fight perhaps eut tns I.h
meet u4 with websed nsOence, and are tue F"estto
influence.
About my only real trouble now, hOwever-aAd am
soyr TO say It's with the magistrate aud politicians
The former do appreciation OF the wcked-
ness OF cruelty They viii send to the peniteaary 'oT
sly mcutls poor leyil who has stolen ham or pap
of shoes in the dcpth Of Winter aud let 20 Tree brutal
man. who in his unre asonahs raee, has nearly beaten
to death the faithful That has served nh wen LOT
years And, zoe, when have secureda eo8EFIVh, 80
hcav, foo or Imprisonment has been imposed Oh ,he
nan that maugg,d cockpit or dQsIght VITO EOes
to Albany but John 49, bur I'll meniion no hain,s - ana
tcls hr foyeror ttat tla culp1t owns an iuentlai
oygcrv on ue B0uicfar thar an election : iro%eh-
ing aud tua something must D. done Tor nm. Fhr-
don il the immediate result Iet politicians are oegin-
ninr TO resnact If no. to fear us TIWy secI our M
encncc and have tie door slammed III thef iaeo' oF
tLeg pans
Ihats 10 think what may beall this society "heh am
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