Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-07-02

Hot und pungent CayeHc first, he gradually gives
way till You experience nothing but the puro milk OF
human kindness from him. Ho is Il widowcr OF thirty
years standing; and ho is chdless, Hurry has great
expectations from him. By the way he has some pecu-
liar ways with him, which his nephew takes great de-
light in hunouring, not IN anticipation of his fortune,
but from real affection Some time ago | visited them
at the beautiful cottage or hd as the country people
call il, wero they reside was always favoured and
welcome guest, with both uncle and nephew. The
morning after my arrival was sitting oiS0-ris wit the
latter, over the coffee al Daratus Mr.. Maydewalways
breakfasts in bed. | discussing my last piece of
roll last cup Harry had scarcely tasted for he
sunk into brown study soon after we were seated.
beginning think him plaguy dull. Hang tr'
said he, length, AZ don't know what shall do am
conoundedly hard up. wish 10 goodness uncle would
down another thousand" whats that?" said
the old gentleman. who entered the room at the mo-
mcnt in his dressing gown and slippers; ''what's that
YOU say about another thousand Why, what have you
done with the last money YOU had from MOI" only
dear unclc' .Dont dear uncle mo, you extravagant
puppy, don't. You uncomfortable dog!--you wish
would come down another thousand, do you! Why,
what the ID sir, do You think can vomt money, ehl
thought, with the three hundred you received from
HAMMERS YOU would have had as much you could
make away with for twelve months" "My dear sir, be
little patient If you will have the goodness TO dress
Yourself and walk with the meadows the other
side the sirbbcry I'll tell YOU what I've done with all
mv money" ''Eh, what" said the old gentleman,
little socncd as new idea seized him, shave you been
adding Farmer Swecnans fields TO your estatel That
would be grand Improvement. Or have you been
draining that nasty FEM Or" ''No sir" SAID Harry,
sorrowully, al have not done any thlnS OF that KIND
''Ihon, dn it, sir, what have you done' Have you
any thing to show for all that money which You have
made away with?' .'Whv, yes, sir have something
to show which, iiatcr myself, you will he pleased
with. some time ago, unknown TO you, bought a
thorough bred brood mare" Mr. Maydcw opened his
eyes, and exclaimed, "a what, sir, \ brood maref"
Eyes sir, and her foal, with ALI engagements The
latter has been very successful in the produce stakes
but must own, that it has absorbed much more money
than it has However, I'm certain to carry the
cup at B, and Il least thousand pounds" 'tIx-
cecnt excellent! said the uncle. $50 you going
TO thrn sporting character and keep stud, Oh? Har
ry, Harry! take you don't ruin yourself" With
these words ho left the room. "Ihcrc," said iFrry
''now he will keep of sight for Heaven knows how
long But come, Jem there's no use III whimpering
want your advice, for must have some cash have
five hundred to post this week, all my fine
schemes will be blown the ID. First you shall
the colt. He is rising years old, and is book
ed at four for this His performances the close
of last year have placed him first avoe for the cup at
b. Thomas tell Bill TO lead Highfycr round to
the training ground Come get your coat on, and you
shall tell me what you think of him." [ could not
help wondering where my friend had fixed his train
ingsgrourd, as had before heard of any such
appendagc to his park. The spot however, eli
gibe enough. 4 fine sweep of meadow land with
few breathing slopes, was, perhaps, good place
could be- Hero the colt appeared neighng and
punging and seeming almost to restraint &c Yo
little Of that OF him, Bill" said Harry
''Yeas, sur replied the groom, eve mum gle him
hare breathing cv'ry daa, an not let him haac
ny woats an beyons." 'Neil, my lad, Jump up and
give him Il canter round. Now you shall see how he
glliops. There's action! Nov, Bill, hold hard, and
take care Of his wind" Scarcely had the groom rot
his knees to tho colts TANKS when he away with
the swiftneSs OF Ills superb creature,
indeed" said [, ] hrr throwing the turf from
his heels, ''but his condition is far high for the
course" ''Harkec Jem," replied Harry al have on
gagged Sam Curricomb, t&mous trainer, to get him
in order for the races so am easy on that subject,
You do we'll to saw a Ruperb creature. Do Won know
how he is bredl Here he entered into a minute de
tail of his blood, pedigree, and PAGES, which the
der will be glad TO bc spared the recital Of s'Ths
your trainer, your eIp5.ds vaes; and the tfdt
sand and one etceteras ofthe course cave said he
MI fla So
ny of the ready Is to comc from ''What have you
done with the damn" I asked go, don't YOU see her
over there bouncing and throwing up her heels as she
sees the colt taking ms gaIiop She is fine
Carried away three cups year, at four years old.
have kept her good deal at grass, she too light
for hunter" 'sAnd you want money!" Eyes"
Then why not sell hcr?' .'Scll her Egad an excel
lent thought. Thank you, my dear fellow. | gave
fifteen hundred for her and oa Her pedigree will
sell her for Thousand. I'll have her trimmed and
sent up to Tattersall's directly" l knew Harry too
well to imagine he would rest till no had put this re-
solve into execution. The forthwith put
under the of the groom, and in few days she
made to look as bright and sleek a beaver.
She sent to town. and in less than fortnight Har
y had six hundred and fifty pounds in his pocket the
net proceeds Of her sale.
When became fully acquainted with the amount of
Harrys bets much Interested for the result of the
very dangerous but highly exciting speculation into
which he had entered. lie seemed to have Scarcely
doubt the result but Mr.. Maydow shook his head
whenever the subject mentioned. Harry was sorry
for the pain which his conduct had evidently given to
his unCc' ana inc worthy old gentleman when nc
induced to give the former fresh supply of money had
the address to extort from him promise that, as soon
his colt had the cup, for that in Harrys opinion
did not admit of doubt he would give up horsc-racino
II at the close Of an intensely hot dav in the
month of June when Harry and approached the little
town Of 3. Harry mounted on his favourite
chestnut hunter, beautiful creature all fire and mettle
l besrodc the steady grey gelding Of Mr.. Maydew
Harry was completely rugged Ia Observation-Disclosures
coat, buckskns and boots contentcd myself in def
ance of etiquette, with my usual apparel of trowsers
and Wengtons, 10 the heels Of which latter article
had attached, by way of being in Keeping pair Of
huge military spurs. When out, Harry had cut
gallant figure his beautiful charCer but now man
and horse, tree and bush all of sober russell
hue. The road almost obscurcd by the clouds of
white dust kicked up 10y thousands of pedestrians and
equcstrians. IN this state Of things both Harry and
lbs horse were sorcly annoyed by the conduct Of Mr.
Naydcw's gcldng. That sober animal accustomed
only 10 the stoady and uniform pace of it's eccentric
owner, refused to step out inch beyond the easv
wrggng canter to which nc had for years accustomed
IT. lam not fond Of Furnishing the that car
RES me; but as became excited by the exercise as
saw butchers, grazers farmers, carriages crs and
shcarts all whrling past and leaving us enveloped
IN track OF choking dust did just the whip lit
tie urgently made whistle about the fat TANKS Of nv
nag. Nay, ] tried the influence Of the "bloodv