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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
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0.1RDE-N SEEDS G.fRDE.N SEEDS!
VENHE subscriber has just received a large
IL and general assortment OF Garden
Seeds, suitable for the approaching season,
consisting, in part. OF the following articles,
to wit:
hsrrowfat Dwarf Beans
Red French do Caseknife do
Pole do Small Lima do
Beet Seed assorted
Delaware Kslc. fine for greens
Cabbage Seed. Early York, Drum Head
Globe Savoy, Sugar Loaf
Carrot Seed assorted
Turnip SeedAAssorted
Salad Celery Cucumber Seed
Early frame long green
Egg Plant, Endine, hne Salad
Early Corn assorted, Lettice Seed
Nutmeg Cantalope. very fne
White and red Onion Seed
Psrsnip Seeds, Cromweil's Peas
Hoispurs Fall Marrowfst do
Bishops dwarf, foot high, very fine
Tart Rhubsrb, fine for tarts
Sage Majorum, Thyme Lavender,
Rosemary, &c. SC. sc.
Persons wanting good and fresh Seeds will
do by calling early and supplying them
selves, To be had at the Drug Store Of
JOS. G.. HAYS.
Harpsrs-Ferry, Feb 4. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
April :, 1876.
srRAvED on STOLEN.

STRAfED or stolen from the stable OF
~ y fiiZsimmOns, at HarPsrs-Ferry, on
Saturday evening last, large
BLACK HORSE.
lie IS blind IN one eye, and has probably a
star In HE forehead, and is . or 10 years
old. lie was generally used as n work horse,
AID may have marks caused by the harness.
II 10 supposed that he i. with another horse
that disappeared at the same tinie-a dark
sorrei, with = sore back. No other Partic u
lars rCcollected.
Any Information where no may be had
gwen TO " fIIzsIMNOSs or WALTER LANE.
HSrPcrs-Fsrry, will be thsnkfully received
and promptly attended TO, and a liberal re-
ward will be given for his recovery.
May ,, 1886
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
C.TSTEN'GS.

They have on hand several Of the most ap.
proved Threshing Machine Patterns, one VI
which IS RIchaTd-on'S Mammoth Machine,
on an improved plan, warranted superior TO
any heretofore IN use; aud also, among a
variety OF other patterns, The Mcdonnell
Nouidboarts, Of all numbers, right and left ;
do. Loudoun do Hillside Plough, right and
left. cast together Also, Plaster.Breakers,
Corn-Shel Hers, Apple Nuts, Wagon and Dear
born Boxes Of all sizes. We have also a
hrsi-rate Pattern Maker and Turning ola the
Gudgeon Patterns, Of all sizes, on hand.
The Baltimore and OHIO Raii-ROad, the
chesapeake aud Ohio Canal, aud the Rail-
Road 10 Winchester, all afford great facii-
ties for forwarding any articles in our line
To those who may favor VS. with calls through
either Of those channels. An orders thank
fully received and promptly attended to, by
HUGH GlILEECE 4 co.
e. Old Cast Iron bought o. taken in ex.
change for any Of the above-me ntloncd cast-
ings-alsO, old wrought Iron Of every de.
scription.
lIsrPers-Ferry, April II, 1886.
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DESCRIPTION.

VIRGINIA, TO wIr;
At Rules holden 10 the Clerks Office OF the
Circuit Superior Court oG Law aud Chan
Ger. for Jefferson county, The Grst Monday
in April, 1896;
Jam" H'is, i4is sheriff Of J.Gsr'on County.
PLAIsrEF,
AGAINST
J0hs Jackson, .lfbst HBmriekhogss, J.An
SHAFT, Daniel kabis, jams Moore, and Tokn
4. CookU', .iimini,b a.gr Of John Uaipsr,
dtesdasd, DLfESpAsrs.
~ CHASCERY.
FuNilE defendant. Jsra, Moore, hot having en-
tered las appearance. aud gwen security ae-
cordIng To- the act OF Assembly and the rules
Of this Court; and It appearing by satisiac-
tory eSidance that he is not an inhabitant Of
thi, country Is ordered, That the SAID de-
PENDANT do appear here on the 6rsi day OF ise
next terni, and aHsw,T the bal of the PLAIN
TIT add that copy Of this order be forth
with inserted ia some newspaper publi.ho q
in Ch1Tlesiown, for two months successive.
iy, aud posted at the front door OF the Court
House Ia the said town Of CharissIOwn.
Copy--Tesie,
ROBERT +. BROWN, CLsk.
April Z, 1886
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VKlLL stand until ,ho ooh Iunc-on
Wv Mondays and TUESDAYS a. Dan'l Nc
Pherson's Mill; on Wednesdays aud Thurs
days at George isler's farm; aud on Fridays
aud Saturdays at IIllltown-price s., 10 lie
discharged by 81, II PAID BY 2Oth jane s.
insurance.
GoLNH is n handsome bay, l. bands high.
years oiJ-rsi,ed by the subscriber. cut Of
e stock celebrated Tor the drausht-himself
not eNceiled. HIS colts without, I believe,
an eNceptIon) show great size aud muscle,
as many in this nsighborhood, and n number
on Buliskin, would conclusively evidence
To gentlemen Of either place. respectfully
refer any person DESTROYS Of Information
The Groom is authorised To make contracts
tie promises much attention aud care, but I
will not be liable for accidents in the dis
charge Of his duty.
JOHN PETER.
April IS36
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
-<rrunged and Tdiied 6E the Cors,aissieae-s ap-
PANIED BY th< J<sIsiaiITe Of .haryLInd

With other prizes. making together 405
prizes amounting To $50, 3l0.
Thu Lottery will be drawn upon the plan
OF the old Maryland Lotteries. under the d.
reeiion Of the Trustees appointed by the Ls-
gislsture.
10 this Lottery any one disposed to risk the
small sum Of el0-mHy venture without any
seruPles. IL IS not . sehsme OF spec ulstioa,
but simply TO relieve the proprieiors OF tho
late Antietam Woollen Factory which was
destroyed by hre-Aod the chances are ~
sOOd, II not better, than the monied Lotto
rIes.
Who would not risk the sum OF SO for
such valuable property Nothing Veniurs,
nothing ~in-dslsys are dAngsrouA-ssnd on
the cash and you shall have the prizes
Por tickets, address
GEORGE SHAfER, .4E,ni,
SsaksfOs0n, Nd
March J. Is3S.-td.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
PERFORMANCES.

Spring, l-2s, then three years old, he ran
Tor the great sweepstakes, over the Halifax
course, North Carolina, To which there were
seven subscribers, $500 each, when he was
tie second horse, making fine race IN good
Time, although he was quite lame for several
days before the race. Fall after, hc ran for
the post STAKE at Norfolk, five starting, two
mile heats, entrance two hundred dollars each
THIS was among the best races ever run in the
state The second heat 10 three MINUTES Ioyty-tco
'eeOHds; won by Policy Hopkins, beating Byron
not q length. lie again became lame and did
not run for another race, was turned out and
rested the next spring Fall ls2g, I put him
~ training, and continued him until his defec-
tive leg gave way, when was obliged To give
him up. " bile sound had the highest opin-
ION OF him. His stock is much approved, ma
ny of his family sold very high; his dam az / :
years old for 1900 dollars, his < d. at 10 years
old for 1900 dollars; Sally Melville for I GOO
dollars; Arab for 5000 dollars; Brilliant for
1000 dollars; Tariff for 5000 dollars. The
distinguished race mare Virginia LAFAYETTE
from ihe same mare (,iE. Byron's dam. $500
dollars was refused for her Just before her
DEATH Byron himself at two years oil for 1900
dollars, and lately one half of him for 1900
dollars. Virginia Taylor. also oft 81 the same
mare, 1000 was refused for, AT years old
run four races, W0n three u the m one 81 the
races she Won was ~ three heats of two mile.
each. ard each of ne three heats vas run H.
L'ss miHuis' aud Ois-i,eo scossd,. ovincing
inc speed and bottom. A yeafIing fly out Of
The same mare 1000 dollars was refused for
and others held al high prices
w. u. JOHNSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19


UST come TO hand, lat the Charis.town
e. APotbeesFy aud Book Store Of tho
last years gathering, . supply Of Gsr6sn
oeed' for early sowing, via.
Psris Early Cabbage seed. very small, but
90 earlier sort than the Early York
Early (Seoteh short stalk York Cabbage
Seed very superior Kind
Early Sugar Loaf. Esriy Harvest
early Wellington and Early Battersss
bage-Ail the diHerent kinds " summer and
fall CsDbsSe seed
EarIJ and late Csvi,aowsr Seed
Purple EgE Plant seed
A great variety Of Lettuce seed. viz
Early (supsrior) lee Lettuce, white
Head Cabbage snd Brown Dutch Lettuce
seed together ~ th other sorts u ditto
Tie rsfte,t AID Or-i kinds e Busck os
Dwu,s kiabsy beans. L,ma BesHs
Cfomreils early Frame Pess-grov two
snd hall feet hieb--vefy superisr-hind
Bshop's early Bunch Psss--EroW oha foot
high also several other kinds for tummef-
Ell u The u,ost useful kinds
ssisafy or Oyster Pisut seed
Tart Kbubafb (6as for tsfisJ seed
Fist Dutch Turnip Seed for spring sowing
Spinach New Zealand end other kinds
Zoe early greens
Red Turmp, short Top Scarlet. and msny
oihef Einos 81 hadish seed Tor spfing. sum
msr, and fail sowing, Thyme, sweet Mar
lofsm, LaVs0dsF, ssgs. Psnlsy. Psfsotg.
Carrot, Cayenne snd Cherry Pepper, Fiossf
Seeds assorted
The aboEs lisi oompF'sss = very small
part % TIE assortment - seeds vhich tie
subscriber Aas sifsady received and 90
hard, end shortly he viii rsesiVe ne resolve
70 eomplsp hes assOfi@snt foF the present
and approaching seasoaa. Ne bss every
condolences ~ the gspgiusnsss 81 the seeds
uhich he oasrs for SALE the ~hols q vhish.
Siih ssry Halted sEospi,of, having bssa
procured from oae u Ne best establish
meate - tbs eouRtsy, and ne sass hoa
shieh - hes been suppItsd 20 mssy years
baek. The skesptioa referred 70 eeosisas
u fsg ktaas, - eel EsissS Ass - asy
sbers else, sd uhisA Esss faissd sAisaJ -
hi@ssh.
JANps BnOwp
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
TIncimre az EsenrIs-

IKhNCTURE ~ Pearls, = new and vsloa-
- bic discovery FOO the immediate reno.
tsi u al .eorhut.c rtuptions. p,mpies. free
kles, aud ail rpuE nnrss on the fsee anI .k,a
Improving the beauty of the cheek and odd
ing bio 80 TO she complexion. Received
from uie Agent 30 Sew York. and Zoe sale 81
YOI SG'S
Drug \ .Mdirias Sfors
Htrpsrs-Ferry March %. 1886
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
DOCTOR SPOHN'S
Sick nead0ch Remedy,

"A CEkrAlN cure Tor seek Hesdarh
4 n which hes been used in families every
member u shich has bai SICK hsadacb
from infancy, 81 a constitutional family com
plsiut, and has cured ehrctualiy iu every in-
stance yet kaown. 10 $50 perfectly satisfao.
tory. that The proprietor has gwen directions
Tor bis sEsnt. 20 refund re Price n any one
sho - not pleased viii Il. aecsited fron,
the agsnt AZ Nsv Y sfk ard offered fof sale
81 YOtNG's Drug store, Hsrpsfs-Fsfry.
March 81, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
PEREORMANCES,

- 0S8S y V3A&V841A ~ ~6SS9S
Tyran1 has run nineteen races. winning tea.
Iu has races, run At different distances from one
to four miie heats, he has displayed remarkable
speed - yell a. enduring bottom. tie Won. NJ
> ears old, svcepstake, Oct. 81. 1892. st
Middiehurg, 2miic heats, beating Betsy Ia
krr and others, in two heats 9th czse-Iime
Jm' 5Ss-jm SIS. Course said 10 be- eighty
yards over miie. Tie ~ . years old woa Oct.
-, 1855, the jockey Club purse Of $500 AZ
Washington City, ID. G. four miles aud rrt,e.t.
~ tSo heats beating the noted gci,iag tJsche-
lor by Tuck shne, and Reform by Nsr, lander
Bachelor dropping IA hIs distsnc, tie FIRST hest
i hc ~ heat Vas run ~ I'm. sTk the best n
hes, ever made over that course. anil rrm.rI -
bic. cubsideriug that the track was Gpgty Z Il
Over mile. aud very heavy ~ the time -
The t"lJNIng week, ~ u,e Central Coutsr
Nd, tuur r,iic heats. &c tbr J rktS Ciuh parse
~ itAp dollars, b. euuteudcd vith Mn, Il
Johnsou's celebrstcd race mar. iriur. ard 9TH
era w. uns race Do ettuocd gftst 1-,tness snd
isstirgncssi three hsats ~sto r.tn b,f,re the
contest VS. feridcd ~ favor e Triar I,ins.
!. So Yin 5iN - Tttsnt was b. strn
sb"tR lrt'Fth Zee ~ hsst--ia fltc - b. 49,
nrxt no lrihc sod NTH . 4 he-t u4s thtfd H.
thf Sprung u 1885 BE- r4p setet,i fsess .aI VS.
strn. Although ish ring under the d,stru.
rer, - vss -itcrssrds d,scuterri. Ne msde trty
qui 'iu'r in to instances. o. he sth NV
50, %, " -siingtse Cav. % O.. Ru.tt,.. oat ~
ii,r hfst -ops 81 y rilcrn E,Hps-. sud Tyrsnt
y want carving three o uufs snd hsll more
htn HI proper ght.j fsn 2 bet. ~ ihfrr
riirs rHrh in tn extraordinary ufBr a. sfn
tss--bu SO. Aud ti,r f,llpviuy ~erk. - So
n,Yuiuin tourtr. I nude hests lYr ti,e J-rkrt
luh pnrs ~ iwp d1ilsrs. Iyrsnt 49, bt.trn
u't iu hest by VIM X IphBs-qs m.r.. col,
~ inches, tI- brat being male boz iif fstfs1fdt-
n-fy in,c ~ ~, tss. a. the ~ heat b. dropp-
~ ~ Tee disian,e--ritu 90 Sfn. o. --ihr 80 heat
fun Dc IN So tyrsnt. Boz the thifd mile there
~ esfne ~, shslicugei, Esd pas.sd NJ lafri-
sons hofss snd ir Johnson : mare sith case.
bot becoming festive. u,ppcd. asd ~as dislans-
more fall s1G complete detail NJ Tvrsst's
racing earecr may BE- found b. ti,e Turf Resis-
ter
w. iusiirs ~ Tyrsnt bis ouurts a. ~ hesits,.
~ astef', ihsi BE- nevrr Fsn b. soy rssc 10 c1nat
tion, etoepf u Ntdfleburr
iyrsut - got ~ oniy ol- ~ hss dss,'s f.o,,t,
'hsi has become distinguished far has r.s,.,
Pefiot m.nefsi Veto. he foil hrtshsr. hss 49,
f'irrtl high rcp'ftafian o. the turf-hssinr so-
'i'fce oni u iouf rsces 10 marx ahly quick time
shoatng no lset ~ bofflra And bis ftI sisfrr
~ hes ben irsiard proi,oainse,i 10 hs one IL
~ most pr0mising hliiss 10 the loser psrt al
Virgins.
for rnares from distance Ersin sd f,ssiar-
20 Nih - saorird ~ DE loscsi neighbosfsood
prices. y BE- gre4tee Dotsibie esre Wifl bs "a
hea " pFefeut aseidents sod enEapes bsls 90 r.
sponahiistg 20 any ti.si my hsppea
Ass'e - tsA Aeva
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
VEiNeheSGeI' and Potomac
RAIL ROAD COMPANY.

THE WINCHESTER and Potomse Rail
road Company will rontrae, for q large
quantity Of PINE WOOD. to be deIiv.
cred az their Depots at Came ron's Spring and
Harpers-Ferry the delivery TO commence BY
the lst Of September next, or earlier Il
practicable. The wood - to be cut 10
lengths Of feet, and TO be corded up at the
expense % the contractor.
Any person wishing 10 contract. will plea ,e
furnish the subscriber with his proposition,
on or before the 10Th of August ext, stating
the whole amount he will furnish, the price
per cord, snd the qusniuy per month.
FOR further Information apply either per-
sOnslly 10 the subscriber o. the hne of the
Railroad, or by letter addressed to him at
W incbestsT.
w ~ MORELL,
Engineer ". h p. K.R
July 30 Is3S-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
NEW CONCERN.
TIME PIECES.
sOfH 0B'd sitter TTafChes.
.gegroFferg. SC.

flHE srFseriter, haViug purchased the
- whole r,tlbii.lment u Jewellery lately
90 possession 81 Mr. 3 p M,iius. is AMPLY
pre- reed 20 furnish those wishing h. purchase
ARTICLES ~ his ne-sueh ~
cold AID .Sirer Lcrer Watches. DO.
do Common ditto
Clocks, Time Pieces. whips Canes, &c. &C.
Clocks and Watches repaired Al tie short
ct notics. and I'll kinds q Gold and silver
Work executed N he best manner. as the sub
fcffocr has associated With ben Mr. fslnate
. hnt-f-te workman
FHEDERICK HOUcK.
HafPeu-Terry, March 2. is36.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19

Il Caanee.-The following adver-
tsement, from an eastern paper, is
published Tor the benefit Of the bash
full:
Amy gal what's got $500, and has Mt
got the itch, can find a customer for
life, by Writing 6,He dur. addressed
to T.. .. and sticking it in the crack
of uncle Ebcnezer's barn."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
WARRENS
Celebrated .EFtIk or Roses.

UHHis celebrated Psrluns y Wholly free
n from The injgrious effects Of mineral,
~ moat eosmsiics. u preserves and bsagt..
ass the skin, rssdefine u sofl aad doIiests
u hes hseoas fsshioaabls artisls fos ibs
ladies' toilet offered fsS sale 81
HagDosrEsEgy, Asa,ab a. Is3G
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
ORUoa, N6EDICTMEa.

Dye Sufs, Paints. Oils, Fruits, Con-
dictionary.
And, IN short, whatever sIse Is usually found
IN APo,heeaTJ Stores.
Tie has employed steady and aeeommo-
dating young man, who is we'll acquainted
with the business, and who may constantly
be found 10 the Store. ready TO attic nd to any
order, connected with the concern
GJPhysicians may rely on having their
prescriptions put up IN the most accurate and
prompt manner
JOSEPH 9 HAYS
Shephsrdstown. Nov 20, 1875
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
PEDI0REE

Tyrsnt Was 10y Go,,-nnA. his dam by Tom
Tough, grand dam hy the imported horse Ira
weller, (Strsngr's,) his great grand dam by
Wildsir-from tie best information ~ yet OBJ
tanned, believed TO be the imported Wiidair
T. by reference 10 the Turf Register, Tom
Tough's pedigree may be seen. Charlie
mont, imported b. c. afterwards called Big
Ben, ia which name he ran many races 10 Eng
land, aud After~srdS IN this country, called
Tra,eIlrr) WAS by OKeIiey's Eclipse; his dam
by King iIerosi, blank, Snip Penton's Lady
high, Nc. foaled 1886. Signed,
JAMES STRANGE.
Manchester, Va, 1873
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
Real %PersoNaI Property
~ LOTTERY.

To be disposed Of under the supe rintsndence
Of the Trustees sPpoioted by IN Act Of the
General Assembly Of MARY iasd. passed At
December session, 153&-to authorize
Hsary SAFER. George Skater 4 n. D. Skater.
To Dssiribsfs thsiy Estate By Lot
TINS property 10 situated in the village Of
Il Fsak,iora IN Washington County, on
the Nstionsl Turnpike road leading from
Baltimore 10 wheeling and distant two miles
from Hsgerstown, being in the centre Of one
OF the most poPulcus, wealthy and thriving
counties IN the State Of Mary land.
The Mills are upon the waters Of the An
nenm, aud driven BY said stream with am
pie water power and which u very constant
aud neser-faiiing.
The advantages attached 20 those mills
are numerous, bsins in one Of the most pro
ductivs counties in the state Tor wheat ADD
ell kinda Of grain, wool. SC. being distant
only miles from Niliiam.port on the Che,s-
reake and Ohio Canal, and near Ilaserstown,
with Turnpike leading TO both places
one Of the best wheat markets IA the state.
where large quantities Of grain find, IT. mar
ket from PeonIylvanis, &c. The proposed
Hail Road contemplated from Chsnbe sburr
and passing through tfagerstown, to interseot
the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road at Viewer
ton on the Potomac, will pass very pear To
this place. There 10 not much doubt but
that the Antietam will DO made nsvigabls,
80 a. TO interseet the Chesapcake and Ohio
Canal at the Ant,etam Iron Works.. there
Is now lock st this place, built BY the Po-
tomae Company. which will pass . beat
from the waters Of the dam to the water be-
low &.
The Lots Of Ground are situated 10 and
adjoining Funkstown, beng many OF them
valuable building lots. and in very high
ttate OF cultivation.
The Mansion House 10 large and com
modious dwelling house, celebrated for the
tower and frrit garden attached 10 H.
This Property ~ss valued by Commission-
srs appointed by the Legislature. The prizes
IN this lottery are subject TO no dr,eouut-ihs
prizes that may be drawn will be delivered
alter forty days subsequent To- the drawing,
Il demanded within twelve months from it,
date.
The title 90 thin property Is unquestion-
able. plat OF tho real estate u de po,iIsd
with the Trustees.
PRICE OF A TICKET-IO DOLLARS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
The Thoroughbred Race Horse,
TYRANT.

4 IS DARK CHESNUT, wears old this
II Spring, IL hands high, az hne form aud beau
t'ui action. lie Is one OF the largest sized
Race Horses
fyrani will stand the ensuing season, COM
mcnc'ng on the 18th March, and terminating on
the 10Th July. at Chsrlestown, Jefferson County.
Virginia, at the moderate price Of $50. which
may be discharged by the pay meut ol $40 With
in the season; insurance RAO
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bis dayl ''Dr. Fsusiu., Arashne, General
NINA, sisnor'ns, Wilmington, Ows.try. 49,,
Ss, Flexible Il full IS hsua,. "a -,
high. with great mu.sslea b, few; hi, TEN.
nice osr proportion s.riy ali b.. mare. Of las,
''tie is unequallsd in strength Of forn, and
bis stock" has g.D ''are worth looking at"
FLEXIBLE. one oi the best Sous Of Whale
bone. descended from the two beat Arsbisns,
without an objectionable cross. His speed
aud bottom or temper equslled any horse Of
bis day"
Flexible 10 known TO be q certain foai-xet-
ter. Two Of his get only have run in public;
one was winner, aud one ran vsry forward
ia . large sweeP.tskes-
DESCRIPTION.
Flexible ~ . very rich dark bay without
white, except on the coronet Of one hind
foot, fully i've feet = inches high, OF fine
racing Ieagth aud reach, good shoulder.
back, ioin, limbs, eyes, an uncoE monty full
aud strons body, his action il excellent, hi.
bone large, and b. is uncomm oaly muscular
and strong. In shape, blood. axe, power,
racing performances; III fact, IN ali the ss-
sent'si qualities Of q stallion, IL would be
very difficult to hnd his equal.
A. T. u. MERRITT.
-NsTfiaSburx Gs-sue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-19
RACING PERFORMANCES.

Spring Meeting, 1892, He won with
ease the stallion stakes Tor 5000. y p over the
Tree ilill course. beating I. p. Hare, gr. E.
lronette by Contention, Wm. u. Johnson's
Blue Bard By MsdieJ. "a inner OF the $1,000
stskes,) Damon by Johanna, aud }. J liar
risnn's tor by Arab. Time, Ist heat, m.
56sec; second heat ! IN s. sec. See Amer.
I. Reg June 40. 1892.
FAN Meeting, at New Market, he was dis
tsaced in the second heat, from becoming
lame and ia other respects IN very bad con
dnion.
Fairfield, Oct 10, 1892. Though still
complaining. he won the stakes for 5000,
heating MIR Botts's Douglas by Johanna, out
Of the dam of Collier. wm. Il. Johnson's
Tobscconi't by Johanna. }. Hsrrison's
cb. c. by sir Archy, and DR. Wings Black
Hawk This race was won with great ease
~ m. IS sec. aud } IN. 50 sec. + Reg
Dec. No. ls32
Nos. H. ls32 lie was started again FOR
the stallion stakes over the Tree HiIi course,
bat becoming again lame, he was with
drawn after the hTst heat. See 7. Register,
Dec. No. 1892
It's lamrEess continuing, he was not
trained again unti the fall OF 1888, when
his owner, from private trials with some OF
the best horses in the State, formed the high
est expectations Of him. But in his first
race ut Lynchburg. Sept ls33, he broke
down. After letting down, $4,000 was re-
fused for him.
n. u. Mr.. A. Eobison's br { by Monsieur
Tonsou, dam by Sir Archy, which won the
$500 stakes for , year olds last fail over the
Central Course, and other distinguished
purses. and for which $4,000 was refused, is
the full sister OF Sir Walter Scott.
ID. II. ALLEN.
Clifton. Clarke county, Va,
March Al Iol6 I'm
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