Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-06-16

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GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE
HORSE
We have seen . curious book, lust
published by CARTER s. HENpEE, Bos-
ton, entitled, The beauties and Defects
IA The figure Of the Horse. comparative.
W deiintdied ia series of Engrarings.
From Pendleion's Lithcgraphic Press.
In the Introduction il is remarked
that BY detailed SORES of graphic
and descriptive illustrations. il Is the
intention ut the author of this work "a
show the good and bad points in that
most noble and useful animal, the
horse. The publ, alton il also intend
ed az Book Of Lessons for suci,
young artists as are inclined 10 pursue
the study ct the horse in all the differ.
en-, points Of his figure aud action.
here J. no animal whose coupte.
nance combines such correct and pow
eriul expressions of character. The
pb,s'ognomy of the Horse. therefore.
illustrating the dltierep, passions 10
which he IS subject. as well az the ma.
tural bias Of his temper and disposition,
~ an important branch Of study To gen.
ilemen oil The turf. and Ia young pur
chasers for il is generally considered
that To timid riders and drivers. the
temper of the beast is an object of
more consequence than any slight DO.
Oily blemish.'
u may seem incredible, that certain
qualities IN horses. relating 70 their
dispnsitioDs. Passions, &c. should be
capable of being indicated by the pcp
cil of the artist. Vet ia these portraits
iof the animal. we see, or seem to see.
traits OF good humor, spirit, sluggish.
ness. rage, ferocity, sullenness. &c.
80 plainly depicted that the character
OF the creature, seems TO stare vou i.
the face, aud is as easily read as i!Ff
alphabet. The limbs, bodies. attitudes.
&c. &c. OF different sorts of horses are
represented. Here is a fair leg form.
eel Tor speed, and perhaps action. but
not calculated Cor rrrmsnency then
one which Is formed to do much work
aud last long ut it Next one viii. l.
- good VA substance, but rather rosne
and zoo staight.' Item, "a pair of leg.
veil iotmrd Tor strength and action.
- pair OF legs. weak, badly formed
and good f"S nothing, &c. Then com.
hind legs. quarters sc. succeeded
Dv complete figures Of the animals in
a,iefen, modes ~ action. such a.
The plain Spanking TrstJ the Run.
mig frot The CAnierer or Ladies'
HORSE . The GslIop : The Hunters
1ailop;' Lcaping;' Including .'The
b1cs'ng Leap and Tho Fly Lean.
we are not prepared 10 say that
The proper study ~ mankind is'-the
horse bot every person Who wishes
Tor knowledge II y hat are technically
called. the points 81 that noble All.
mai. will find. We believe, that ibis
work viii present great facilities 10 the
desired acquisition.
To desfroy 1n;,asI and TS1sfaiE,
EneD'ies Of Fruit Trees.-Wash viii
strong l'e IN April. To destroy ,be
bark louise on the apple. wash with =
strong lie on the last Of MAY or the
hrst of June. No one who tries this
remedy once, will FeIinqoish il nnIess
We 's very indolsRt OF very INDECENT.
Most OF COR insect enemies are reneIl !.
ed By vegetable odoars. Hence she
elder, sassafras, mint, &c. esnerslIv
escape their Depreciation. Tar mixed
With line, ashes, or earth, At the base
~ the peach, - said to Fepel the worm.
Ana l latsly saw hundTeds sf clam
sbehs Ted 70 cherry trees. on which
.ar haa been dsubed in Summer, 20
keep on the aphis and Other insects.
itPsodueed the desired effect