{"id":7982,"date":"2014-03-08T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2014-03-08T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=7982"},"modified":"2019-11-11T12:49:04","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T20:49:04","slug":"preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Cruelty to Animals &#8211; 1840 style."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Reflecting_on_ugly_humans_wearing_silk_wool_etc\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >Reflecting on ugly humans wearing silk, wool etc.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#_How_proud_we_are_how_fond_to_shew_our_clothes_and_call_them_rich_and_new_when_the_poor_sheep_and_silkworms_wore_that_very_clothing_long_before\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >~ How proud we are, how fond to shew our clothes, and call them rich and new, when the poor sheep and silkworms wore that very clothing long before!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#The_tulip_and_the_butterfly_appear_in_gayer_coats_than_I_Let_me_be_dressed_fine_as_I_will_flies_worms_and_flowers_exceed_me_still\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >The tulip and the butterfly appear in gayer coats than I:\u00a0Let me be dressed fine as I will, flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still. ~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Isaac_Watts_circa_1700\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >Isaac Watts circa 1700<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#A_little_reminder_to_children_in_the_1840s_to_be_kind_to_animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >A little reminder to children in the 1840s to be kind to animals.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#This_%E2%80%98Reward_of_Merit%E2%80%98_was_awarded_to_Maria_Southworth_by_her_instructoress_S_D_Crossman_It_dates_from_around_1840_or_1850_The_reward_was_printed_by_George_Pond_Daniels_Providence_Rhode_Island\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >This\u00a0&#8216;Reward of Merit&#8216;\u00a0was awarded to Maria Southworth by her instructoress, S. D. Crossman. It dates from around 1840 or 1850. The reward was printed by George Pond Daniels, Providence, Rhode Island.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Rewards_of_Merit_have_been_part_of_the_American_educational_system_for_more_than_300_years_Typically_paper_and_either_printed_or_in_handwritten_form_teachers_bestowed_Rewards_on_their_deserving_students_to_recognize_their_classroom_achievements_and_to_acknowledge_exemplary_attendance\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >Rewards of Merit have been part of the American educational system for more than 300 years. Typically paper and either printed or in handwritten form, teachers bestowed Rewards on their deserving students to recognize their classroom achievements and to acknowledge exemplary attendance.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#It_features_a_woodcut_illustration_of_a_cruel_boy_beating_a_helpless_dog_which_has_slipped_or_collapsed_whilst_pulling_his_dog-cart_Printed_on_laid_paper_the_reward_measures_3_x_5%E2%80%B3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >It features a woodcut illustration of a cruel boy beating a helpless dog which has slipped or collapsed whilst pulling his dog-cart. Printed on laid paper, the reward measures 3 \u00a0x \u00a05&#8243;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#The_Verse\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >The Verse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#On_the_reverse_is_part_of_a_hymn_poem_which_reminds_folk_that_humans_do_not_look_at_all_attractive_when_they_are_dressed_in_garments_made_from_abused_or_murdered_animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >On the reverse is part of \u00a0a hymn \/ poem which reminds folk that humans do not look at all attractive when they are dressed in garments made from abused or murdered animals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#How_proud_we_are_how_fond_to_shew_our_clothes_and_call_them_rich_and_new_when_the_poor_sheep_and_silkworms_wore_that_very_clothing_long_before\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >How proud we are, how fond to shew our clothes, and call them rich and new, when the poor sheep and silkworms wore that very clothing long before!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#The_tulip_and_the_butterfly_appear_in_gayer_coats_than_I_Let_me_be_dressed_fine_as_I_will_flies_worms_and_flowers_exceed_me_still-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >The tulip and the butterfly appear in gayer coats than I:\u00a0Let me be dressed fine as I will, flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Below_is_the_entire_poem_hymn_%E2%80%93_only_an_excerpt_appears_on_this_Reward\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >Below is the entire poem \/ hymn &#8211; only an excerpt appears on this Reward.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Against_Pride_In_Clothes\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >Against Pride In Clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#By\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >By<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Isaac_Watts_1674_-1748\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >Isaac Watts\u00a0(1674 \u00a0-1748)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Why_should_our_garments_made_to_hide_Our_parents_shame_provoke_our_pride_The_art_of_dress_did_neer_begin_Till_Eve_our_mother_learnt_to_sin\" >Why should our garments, made to hide \nOur parents&#8217; shame, provoke our pride? \nThe art of dress did ne&#8217;er begin \nTill Eve our mother learnt to sin.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#When_first_she_put_the_covering_on_Her_robe_of_innocence_was_gone_And_yet_her_children_vainly_boast_In_the_sad_marks_of_glory_lost\" >When first she put the covering on, \nHer robe of innocence was gone; \nAnd yet her children vainly boast \nIn the sad marks of glory lost.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#How_proud_we_are_how_fond_to_shew_Our_clothes_and_call_them_rich_and_new_When_the_poor_sheep_and_silkworms_wore_That_very_clothing_long_before\" >How proud we are, how fond to shew \n Our clothes, and call them rich and new, \n When the poor sheep and silkworms wore \n That very clothing long before!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#The_tulip_and_the_butterfly_Appear_in_gayer_coats_than_I_Let_me_be_dressed_fine_as_I_will_Flies_worms_and_flowers_exceed_me_still\" >The tulip and the butterfly \n Appear in gayer coats than I: \n Let me be dressed fine as I will, \n Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Then_will_I_set_my_heart_to_find_Inward_adornings_of_the_mind_Knowledge_and_virtue_truth_and_grace_These_are_the_robes_of_richest_dress\" >Then will I set my heart to find \n Inward adornings of the mind: \n Knowledge and virtue, truth and grace, \n These are the robes of richest dress.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#No_more_shall_worms_with_me_compare_This_is_the_raiment_angels_wear_The_Son_of_God_when_here_below_Put_on_this_blest_apparel_too\" >No more shall worms with me compare, \n This is the raiment angels wear: \n The Son of God, when here below, \n Put on this blest apparel too.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#It_never_fades_it_neer_grows_old_Nor_fears_the_rain_nor_moth_nor_mould_It_takes_no_spot_but_still_refines_The_more_tis_worn_the_more_it_shines\" >It never fades, it ne&#8217;er grows old, \n Nor fears the rain, nor moth, nor mould: \n It takes no spot, but still refines; \n The more `tis worn, the more it shines.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#In_this_on_earth_would_I_appear_Then_go_to_heaven_and_wear_it_there_God_will_approve_it_in_his_sight_%E2%80%98Tis_his_own_work_and_his_delight\" >In this on earth would I appear, \n Then go to heaven, and wear it there: \n God will approve it in his sight; \n &#8216;Tis his own work, and his delight.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Dog-carts\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\"  >Dog-carts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Dog-drawn_carts_were_prohibited_in_Britain_in_the_early_1900s_on_animal_welfare_grounds_%E2%80%93_Wiki\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\"  >Dog-drawn carts were prohibited in Britain in the early 1900s on animal welfare grounds. &#8211; Wiki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#The_Metropolitan_Police_Act_of_1839_ordered_that_they_were_not_to_be_used_within_fifteen_miles_of_Charing_Cross_The_legislation_stated\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\"  >The Metropolitan Police Act of 1839 ordered that they were not to be used within fifteen miles of Charing Cross. The legislation stated:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%9CXXXIV_Prohibition_of_Dog_Carts_And_be_it_further_enacted_That_after_the_First_Day_of_January_next_every_Person_who_within_the_City_of_London_and_the_Liberties_thereof_shall_use_any_Dog_for_the_Purpose_of_drawing_or_helping_to_draw_any_Cart_Carriage_Truck_or_Barrow_shall_be_liable_to_a_Penalty_not_more_than_Forty_Shillings_for_the_First_Offence_and_not_more_than_Five_Pounds_for_the_Second_or_any_following_Offence%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\"  >&#8220;XXXIV. [Prohibition of Dog Carts.] And be it further enacted, That after the First Day of January next every Person who within the City of London and the Liberties thereof shall use any Dog for the Purpose of drawing or helping to draw any Cart, Carriage, Truck, or Barrow, shall be liable to a Penalty not more than Forty Shillings for the First Offence, and not more than Five Pounds for the Second or any following Offence.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#It_was_considered_that_the_carts_were_cruel_to_dogs_as_they_were_liable_to_be_overloaded_some_owners_unable_to_maintain_a_pony_within_London_seemed_to_expect_a_dog_to_pull_similar_loads_The_prohibition_was_also_a_measure_thought_to_limit_rabies_as_over-worked_dogs_were_believed_to_be_especially_prone_to_contracting_the_disease_According_to_the_medical_journal_%E2%80%98The_Lancet_in_1841_there_had_been_a_decline_in_the_number_of_cases_of_rabies_in_London_since_the_act_was_passed_%E2%80%9CWhether_the_police_or_the_Dog-Cart_Act_have_had_anything_to_do_with_the_decline_of_hydrophobia_we_cannot_say%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\"  >It was considered that the carts were cruel to dogs as they were liable to be overloaded; some owners unable to maintain a pony within London seemed to expect a dog to pull similar loads. The prohibition was also a measure thought to limit rabies as over-worked dogs were believed to be especially prone to contracting the disease. According to the medical journal &#8216;The Lancet&#8217; in 1841, there had been a decline in the number of cases of rabies in London since the act was passed: &#8220;Whether the police or the Dog-Cart Act have had anything to do with the decline of hydrophobia, we cannot say&#8221;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Having_banned_dog-carts_within_London_a_more_general_bill_was_introduced_into_Parliament_in_1841_to_ban_the_use_of_dog-carts_throughout_the_kingdom_The_banning_of_dog-carts_was_part_of_a_succession_of_Acts_of_Parliament_intended_to_limit_cruelty_to_animals_starting_with_the_Cruelty_to_Animals_Act_1822_banning_cruel_treatment_of_horses_and_cattle_and_the_Cruelty_to_Animals_Act_1835_banning_all_animal-baiting_and_animal-fighting_bloodsports_Parliamentary_debates_are_recorded_in_Hansard_and_the_speeches_show_that_humanitarian_considerations_were_foremost_in_the_minds_of_those_who_proposed_the_motion_although_dog-carts_may_also_have_caused_a_nuisance_to_horse-drawn_traffic_%E2%80%93_Source\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\"  >Having banned dog-carts within London, a more general bill was introduced into Parliament in 1841, to ban the use of dog-carts throughout the kingdom. The banning of dog-carts was part of a succession of Acts of Parliament intended to limit cruelty to animals, starting with the Cruelty to Animals Act 1822 (banning cruel treatment of horses and cattle) and the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835 (banning all animal-baiting and animal-fighting bloodsports). Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard and the speeches show that humanitarian considerations were foremost in the minds of those who proposed the motion, although dog-carts may also have caused a nuisance to horse-drawn traffic. &#8211; Source<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#The_Ernest_Bell_Library_is_in_touch_with_more_than_300_specialist_dealers_around_the_world\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\"  >The Ernest Bell Library\u00a0is in touch with more than 300 specialist dealers around the world.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6so_we_have_at_least_300_pairs_of_eyes_continuously_looking_for_examples_of_quirky_ephemeral_material_such_as_these\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\"  >\u2026\u2026so we have at least 300 pairs of eyes continuously looking for examples of quirky ephemeral material such as these!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Books_metal_items_often_survive_fairly_well\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\"  >Books &amp; metal items often survive fairly well.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Magazines_posters_booklets_leaflets_rarely_survive\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\"  >Magazines, posters, booklets &amp; leaflets rarely survive.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-5\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#The_Ernest_Bell_Library_is_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_marketing_activities_related_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\"  >The Ernest Bell Library\u00a0is actively building a collection of examples of marketing activities related to: &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#vegetarian_products\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\"  >veg(etari)an products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#vegetarian_books_other_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\"  >veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#vegetarian_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\"  >veg(etari)an\u00a0organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#vegetarian_businesses\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\"  >veg(etari)an businesses.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#animal_rights_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\"  >animal rights organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#animal_rights_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\"  >animal rights publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#humanitarian_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\"  >humanitarian organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#humanitarian_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\"  >humanitarian publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\"  >rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#Our_collection_of_vegetarian_animal_rights_related_magazines_is_being_referenced_by_scholars_almost_every_day_%E2%80%93_starting_with_Sylvester_Grahams_Journal_of_Health_and_Longevity_%E2%80%93_Vol_1_No_1_%E2%80%93_1837\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\"  >Our collection of veg(etari)an &amp; animal rights related magazines is being referenced by scholars almost every day \u2013 starting with Sylvester Graham\u2019s\u00a0Journal of Health and Longevity\u00a0&#8211; Vol 1 No. 1 \u2013 1837.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#We_also_have_a_fine_growing_collection_of_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\"  >We also have a fine &amp; growing collection of \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%98art_created_by_humans_%E2%80%93_primarily_for_the_benefit_of_animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\"  >\u2018art created by humans \u2013 primarily for the benefit of animals\u2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%93_both_original_artwork_printed_manufactured_items\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\"  >&#8211;\u00a0both original artwork &amp; printed \/ manufactured items.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#If_anyone_would_like_to_help_by_either_Adopting_or_Sponsoring_items_in_the_library_please_be_in_touch\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\"  >If anyone would like to help by either Adopting or Sponsoring items in the library, please be in touch.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#We_are_working_seriously_on_cataloging_the_collection_as_when_funds_are_available\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\"  >We are working seriously on cataloging the collection, as &amp; when funds are available.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#If_anyone_would_like_a_high_res_scan_of_this_item_%E2%80%93_just_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\"  >If anyone would like a high res. scan of this item \u2013 just send an email to:\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\"  >humanitarianleague (at) outlook (dot) com\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\"  >&#8211; or message me through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/preventing-cruelty-to-animals-1840-style\/#https_wwwhappycownetblogauthorJohnnySensible\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\"  >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflecting_on_ugly_humans_wearing_silk_wool_etc\"><\/span>Reflecting on ugly humans wearing silk, wool etc.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_How_proud_we_are_how_fond_to_shew_our_clothes_and_call_them_rich_and_new_when_the_poor_sheep_and_silkworms_wore_that_very_clothing_long_before\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">~ How proud we are, how fond to shew our clothes, and call them rich and new, when the poor sheep and silkworms wore that very clothing long before!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_tulip_and_the_butterfly_appear_in_gayer_coats_than_I_Let_me_be_dressed_fine_as_I_will_flies_worms_and_flowers_exceed_me_still\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The tulip and the butterfly appear in gayer coats than I:\u00a0Let me be dressed fine as I will, flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still. ~<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isaac_Watts_circa_1700\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Isaac Watts circa 1700<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ROM-F.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7983 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ROM-F.jpg\" alt=\"ROM-F\" width=\"550\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ROM-F.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ROM-F-188x300.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ROM-R.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7984 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ROM-R.jpg\" alt=\"ROM-R\" width=\"550\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ROM-R.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ROM-R-188x300.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_little_reminder_to_children_in_the_1840s_to_be_kind_to_animals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>A little reminder to children in the 1840s to be kind to animals.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">This\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">&#8216;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ephemerasociety.org\/news\/news-rewardsofmerit.html\" title=\"Rewards of Merit have been part of the American educational system for more than 300 years.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">Reward of Merit<\/a>&#8216;<\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00a0was awarded to Maria Southworth by her instructoress, S. D. Crossman. It dates from around 1840 or 1850. The reward was printed by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/repository.library.brown.edu\/studio\/item\/bdr:298193\/\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" title=\"George Pond Daniels was listed in Providence directories as an usher from 1830 until being listed as book-shop owner in 1836; he began publishing in 1835.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">George Pond Daniels<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Providence, Rhode Island.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rewards_of_Merit_have_been_part_of_the_American_educational_system_for_more_than_300_years_Typically_paper_and_either_printed_or_in_handwritten_form_teachers_bestowed_Rewards_on_their_deserving_students_to_recognize_their_classroom_achievements_and_to_acknowledge_exemplary_attendance\"><\/span>Rewards of Merit have been part of the American educational system for more than 300 years. Typically paper and either printed or in handwritten form, teachers bestowed Rewards on their deserving students to recognize their classroom achievements and to acknowledge exemplary attendance.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_features_a_woodcut_illustration_of_a_cruel_boy_beating_a_helpless_dog_which_has_slipped_or_collapsed_whilst_pulling_his_dog-cart_Printed_on_laid_paper_the_reward_measures_3_x_5%E2%80%B3\"><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">It features a woodcut illustration of a cruel boy beating a helpless dog which has slipped or collapsed whilst pulling his dog-cart. Printed on laid paper, the reward measures 3 \u00a0x \u00a05&#8243;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Verse\"><\/span>The Verse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_reverse_is_part_of_a_hymn_poem_which_reminds_folk_that_humans_do_not_look_at_all_attractive_when_they_are_dressed_in_garments_made_from_abused_or_murdered_animals\"><\/span>On the reverse is part of \u00a0a hymn \/ poem which reminds folk that humans do not look at all attractive when they are dressed in garments made from abused or murdered animals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_proud_we_are_how_fond_to_shew_our_clothes_and_call_them_rich_and_new_when_the_poor_sheep_and_silkworms_wore_that_very_clothing_long_before\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">How proud we are, how fond to shew our clothes, and call them rich and new, when the poor sheep and silkworms wore that very clothing long before!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_tulip_and_the_butterfly_appear_in_gayer_coats_than_I_Let_me_be_dressed_fine_as_I_will_flies_worms_and_flowers_exceed_me_still-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The tulip and the butterfly appear in gayer coats than I:\u00a0Let me be dressed fine as I will, flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Below_is_the_entire_poem_hymn_%E2%80%93_only_an_excerpt_appears_on_this_Reward\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Below is the entire poem \/ hymn &#8211; only an <span style=\"color: #008000;\">excerpt<\/span> appears on this Reward.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Against_Pride_In_Clothes\"><\/span><strong>Against Pride In Clothes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By\"><\/span>By<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Isaac_Watts\" title=\"Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 \u2013 25 November 1748) was an English Christian hymnwriter, theologian and logician. A prolific and popular hymn writer, his work was part of evangelization. He was recognized as the &quot;Father of English Hymnody&quot;, credited with some 750 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">Isaac Watts\u00a0(1674 \u00a0-1748)<\/a><\/h1>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_our_garments_made_to_hide_Our_parents_shame_provoke_our_pride_The_art_of_dress_did_neer_begin_Till_Eve_our_mother_learnt_to_sin\"><\/span>Why should our garments, made to hide<br \/>\nOur parents&#8217; shame, provoke our pride?<br \/>\nThe art of dress did ne&#8217;er begin<br \/>\nTill Eve our mother learnt to sin.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_first_she_put_the_covering_on_Her_robe_of_innocence_was_gone_And_yet_her_children_vainly_boast_In_the_sad_marks_of_glory_lost\"><\/span>When first she put the covering on,<br \/>\nHer robe of innocence was gone;<br \/>\nAnd yet her children vainly boast<br \/>\nIn the sad marks of glory lost.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_proud_we_are_how_fond_to_shew_Our_clothes_and_call_them_rich_and_new_When_the_poor_sheep_and_silkworms_wore_That_very_clothing_long_before\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">How proud we are, how fond to shew<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Our clothes, and call them rich and new,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> When the poor sheep and silkworms wore<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> That very clothing long before!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_tulip_and_the_butterfly_Appear_in_gayer_coats_than_I_Let_me_be_dressed_fine_as_I_will_Flies_worms_and_flowers_exceed_me_still\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The tulip and the butterfly<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Appear in gayer coats than I:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Let me be dressed fine as I will,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Then_will_I_set_my_heart_to_find_Inward_adornings_of_the_mind_Knowledge_and_virtue_truth_and_grace_These_are_the_robes_of_richest_dress\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Then will I set my heart to find<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Inward adornings of the mind:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Knowledge and virtue, truth and grace,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> These are the robes of richest dress.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_more_shall_worms_with_me_compare_This_is_the_raiment_angels_wear_The_Son_of_God_when_here_below_Put_on_this_blest_apparel_too\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">No more shall worms with me compare,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> This is the raiment angels wear:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> The Son of God, when here below,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Put on this blest apparel too.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_never_fades_it_neer_grows_old_Nor_fears_the_rain_nor_moth_nor_mould_It_takes_no_spot_but_still_refines_The_more_tis_worn_the_more_it_shines\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">It never fades, it ne&#8217;er grows old,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Nor fears the rain, nor moth, nor mould:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> It takes no spot, but still refines;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> The more `tis worn, the more it shines.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_on_earth_would_I_appear_Then_go_to_heaven_and_wear_it_there_God_will_approve_it_in_his_sight_%E2%80%98Tis_his_own_work_and_his_delight\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">In this on earth would I appear,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> Then go to heaven, and wear it there:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> God will approve it in his sight;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> &#8216;Tis his own work, and his delight.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-3\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dog-carts\"><\/span>Dog-carts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dog-drawn carts were prohibited in Britain in the early 1900s on animal welfare grounds. &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dogcart_(dog-drawn)\" title=\"A dogcart is a cart pulled by one or more dogs.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">Wiki<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Metropolitan_Police_Act_of_1839_ordered_that_they_were_not_to_be_used_within_fifteen_miles_of_Charing_Cross_The_legislation_stated\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The Metropolitan Police Act of 1839 ordered that they were not to be used within fifteen miles of Charing Cross. The legislation stated:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CXXXIV_Prohibition_of_Dog_Carts_And_be_it_further_enacted_That_after_the_First_Day_of_January_next_every_Person_who_within_the_City_of_London_and_the_Liberties_thereof_shall_use_any_Dog_for_the_Purpose_of_drawing_or_helping_to_draw_any_Cart_Carriage_Truck_or_Barrow_shall_be_liable_to_a_Penalty_not_more_than_Forty_Shillings_for_the_First_Offence_and_not_more_than_Five_Pounds_for_the_Second_or_any_following_Offence%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8220;XXXIV. [Prohibition of Dog Carts.] And be it further enacted, That after the First Day of January next every Person who within the City of London and the Liberties thereof shall use any Dog for the Purpose of drawing or helping to draw any Cart, Carriage, Truck, or Barrow, shall be liable to a Penalty not more than Forty Shillings for the First Offence, and not more than Five Pounds for the Second or any following Offence.&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_was_considered_that_the_carts_were_cruel_to_dogs_as_they_were_liable_to_be_overloaded_some_owners_unable_to_maintain_a_pony_within_London_seemed_to_expect_a_dog_to_pull_similar_loads_The_prohibition_was_also_a_measure_thought_to_limit_rabies_as_over-worked_dogs_were_believed_to_be_especially_prone_to_contracting_the_disease_According_to_the_medical_journal_%E2%80%98The_Lancet_in_1841_there_had_been_a_decline_in_the_number_of_cases_of_rabies_in_London_since_the_act_was_passed_%E2%80%9CWhether_the_police_or_the_Dog-Cart_Act_have_had_anything_to_do_with_the_decline_of_hydrophobia_we_cannot_say%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">It was considered that the carts were cruel to dogs as they were liable to be overloaded; some owners unable to maintain a pony within London seemed to expect a dog to pull similar loads. The prohibition was also a measure thought to limit rabies as over-worked dogs were believed to be especially prone to contracting the disease. According to the medical journal &#8216;The Lancet&#8217; in 1841, there had been a decline in the number of cases of rabies in London since the act was passed: &#8220;Whether the police or the Dog-Cart Act have had anything to do with the decline of hydrophobia, we cannot say&#8221;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Having banned dog-carts within London, a more general bill was introduced into Parliament in 1841, to ban the use of dog-carts throughout the kingdom. The banning of dog-carts was part of a succession of Acts of Parliament intended to limit cruelty to animals, starting with the Cruelty to Animals Act 1822 (banning cruel treatment of horses and cattle) and the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835 (banning all animal-baiting and animal-fighting bloodsports). Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard and the speeches show that humanitarian considerations were foremost in the minds of those who proposed the motion, although dog-carts may also have caused a nuisance to horse-drawn traffic. &#8211;<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.messybeast.com\/history\/dogcarts.htm\" title=\"The Metropolitan Police Act of 1839 ordered that they were not to be used within fifteen miles of Charing Cross. The legislation stated: &quot;XXXIV. [Prohibition of Dog Carts.] And be it further enacted, That after the First Day of January next every Person who within the City of London and the Liberties thereof shall use any Dog for the Purpose of drawing or helping to draw any Cart, Carriage, Truck, or Barrow, shall be liable to a Penalty not more than Forty Shillings for the First Offence, and not more than Five Pounds for the Second or any following Offence.&quot; It was considered that the carts were cruel to dogs as they were liable to be overloaded; some owners unable to maintain a pony within London seemed to expect a dog to pull similar loads. The prohibition was also a measure thought to limit rabies as over-worked dogs were believed to be especially prone to contracting the disease. According to the medical journal 'The Lancet' in 1841, there had been a decline in the number of cases of rabies in London since the act was passed: &quot;Whether the police or the Dog-Cart Act have had anything to do with the decline of hydrophobia, we cannot say&quot;.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-4\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" title=\"In 1934 Henry S. Salt originally suggested the establishment of the Ernest Bell Library as a fitting memorial to him. In this Library the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Mr. Bell was so deeply interested would be collected and made available.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>The Ernest Bell Library<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0is in touch with more than 300 specialist dealers around the world.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6so_we_have_at_least_300_pairs_of_eyes_continuously_looking_for_examples_of_quirky_ephemeral_material_such_as_these\"><\/span>\u2026\u2026so we have at least 300 pairs of eyes continuously looking for examples of quirky ephemeral material such as these!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Books_metal_items_often_survive_fairly_well\"><\/span>Books &amp; metal items often survive fairly well.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magazines_posters_booklets_leaflets_rarely_survive\"><\/span>Magazines, posters, booklets &amp; leaflets rarely survive.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-5\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ernest_Bell_Library_is_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_marketing_activities_related_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong><em>The Ernest Bell Library\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is actively building a collection of examples of marketing activities related to: &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_products\"><\/span>veg(etari)an products.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_books_other_publications\"><\/span>veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_organisations\"><\/span>veg(etari)an\u00a0organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_businesses\"><\/span>veg(etari)an businesses.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"animal_rights_organisations\"><\/span>animal rights organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"animal_rights_publications\"><\/span>animal rights publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarian_organisations\"><\/span>humanitarian organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarian_publications\"><\/span>humanitarian publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\"><\/span>rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_collection_of_vegetarian_animal_rights_related_magazines_is_being_referenced_by_scholars_almost_every_day_%E2%80%93_starting_with_Sylvester_Grahams_Journal_of_Health_and_Longevity_%E2%80%93_Vol_1_No_1_%E2%80%93_1837\"><\/span>Our collection of veg(etari)an &amp; animal rights related magazines is being referenced by scholars almost every day \u2013 starting with Sylvester Graham\u2019s\u00a0<em>Journal of Health and Longevity<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; Vol 1 No. 1 \u2013 1837.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_also_have_a_fine_growing_collection_of_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>We also have a fine &amp; growing collection of \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98art_created_by_humans_%E2%80%93_primarily_for_the_benefit_of_animals\"><\/span>\u2018art created by humans \u2013 primarily for the benefit of animals\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_both_original_artwork_printed_manufactured_items\"><\/span>&#8211;\u00a0both original artwork &amp; printed \/ manufactured items.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_anyone_would_like_to_help_by_either_Adopting_or_Sponsoring_items_in_the_library_please_be_in_touch\"><\/span>If anyone would like to help by either Adopting or Sponsoring items in the library, please be in touch.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_are_working_seriously_on_cataloging_the_collection_as_when_funds_are_available\"><\/span>We are working seriously on cataloging the collection, as &amp; when funds are available.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-6\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_anyone_would_like_a_high_res_scan_of_this_item_%E2%80%93_just_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>If anyone would like a high res. scan of this item \u2013 just send an email to:\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">humanitarianleague<\/span> (at) <span style=\"color: #008000;\">outlook<\/span> (dot) <span style=\"color: #008000;\">com<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>&#8211; or message me through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\" title=\"Working to promote vegan businesses since 1978. Henry S. Salt Archive - researcher &amp; fundraiser. The Humanitarian League - researcher &amp; fundraiser. The Ernest Bell Library - archive manager. Collecting &amp; republishing historical material of vegetarianism and other humanitarian movements.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reflecting on ugly humans wearing silk, wool etc. ~ How proud we are, how fond to shew our clothes, and call them rich and new, when the poor sheep and silkworms wore that very clothing long before! The tulip and the butterfly appear in gayer coats than I:\u00a0Let me be dressed fine as I will, flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still. ~ Isaac Watts circa 1700 A little reminder to children in the 1840s to be kind to animals. This\u00a0&#8216;Reward of Merit&#8216;\u00a0was awarded to Maria Southworth by her instructoress, S. D. Crossman. It dates from around 1840 or 1850. The reward was printed by George Pond Daniels, Providence, Rhode Island. Rewards of Merit have been part of the American educational system for more than 300 years. Typically paper and either printed or in handwritten form, teachers bestowed Rewards on their deserving students to recognize their classroom achievements and to acknowledge exemplary attendance. It features a woodcut illustration of a cruel boy beating a helpless dog which has slipped or collapsed whilst pulling his dog-cart. 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