Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-07
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Dec 23-ts B. SMITH.
THE DISTIN UISMED
IN RACE HORSE JOHN BLUNT, viii
Stand Al Buford's Gap Bedford County, Va, the
ensuing season. which Will commence the 18th
Of March. and expire on the 10Th Of August next
Every attention viii be paid prevent accidents
escapes. but no liability for either.
(rE5s For particulars, sec HGti6iitS. agf.)
Holm BLUNT is beautiful bay, with black
legs name and tail, nearly l51 hands high and will
compare with any horse, in form, symmetry and ac-
ton His performance on the Turf, from Virginia
"a New York was Of the first order, showing his
lhty to run from TO miles in the best time and
STYLE In his las; two races he met with the re-
nowned Fashion, and after beating her heat, his
leg gave way from an injury whena colt. and he was
Withdrawn from the Turf 1t will be remembered,
when they met in the above two races, Fashion was
then in her prime a years oldand is given up by
all GOOD Judges that had John Blunts leg not given
away he would have beaten her.
PEDIGREE.
JOHN Biunt wa sired by Marion, ont Of the Maid
of the Brook by Sir Alfred, dandy Phenomenon,
dam BY imported Domede. dam by I'M
ported Shark, g G dam by Imported Medley.
Phenomenon was bred by Joseph Mayo, Of Henri
co. and trained and ran successfully by the late
Miles Selden. lie was sired by Imported Wonder,
his dam by Imported Daredevil, dam by Mark
Anthony, z dam by Imported fearnaught, g e
dam by Imp. fhmnap, ggg dam by Imp. Aristotle,
ont of an imported mare.
Given under my hand, this 23d day Of Jan'y 1892,
RICHARD ADAMS.
Marion was by Old Sir Archy, dam by Imported
Citizen. dam by Imp. Alderman. 2 dam by
Ashes Roebuck, z 2 dam by Haines' King He
rod q e g dam by Imported Partner. llaines
King Herod was by the I'm. horse Bnyly's Old Fear
naught, his dam by I'm horse Othello, his dam was
"A thorough bred I'm. marc, purchased from his
Grace the Duke of Rutland's stud.
PERFORMANCES.
Spring 1910. Bclfcld Sweepstakes for gear old
Coits and Files, mac heats; 5000 entrance. holf
fo,t,H.
DR.. Geo. Goodwyn's John Blunt, OIL
A Robinsons CHI. f. by Gohanna out of julia
Burton's dam,
DR.. SCOTS 70. f. by Eclipse, dam BY Muir
lin, 80 3
E. Towns Oh. c. by Emancipation, 04 di
Time, l, Sc: 1,56: 223.
Broad Road !Siroepstakc, for 3 ycar old co.'s and
Files, mile heats; $500 entrance hoLftogei'.
DR.. &. Goodwyn's John Blunt, 3 Il
Jas. Gardian's br. c. by Emancipation, dam
b. Graves, 10 dr.
j. s. Corban's br. f. by Chat Mango, di
A. Robrscns sister to Julia Burton, pd #
Col. Johnson's b. I. by Starr out Of Triac, pd #
Time, l,53: IS: 1,54.
Fan, 1910: Baitiuore Sweepstakes $500, entrance;
SlUn fOTftf'; = BfHc hcHfS.
DIR. q. Goodwyn's John Blunt, II
james B. Kendall oh. f. Amilc Preastman
by Drone, . di
Time $50.
Spring. 1871. Byoad Rock .Jocicy C7uJ. Purse,
3 mile heats, 800.
Isham Puckett's, b. h. Texas by Philc. 6
years old, 3
Geo. Waldcn's CHI. h. Lainville by Ecpsc5
years old, IL ,
DR.. Geo. Goodwyn's b. h. John Blunt, 4
years old, . 3
VIM. McCurgo's b. h. Baltimoreby Lough-
borough, 6 years old, 3
John d. Kirby's b. h. Camden by Shark, 5
years old 4dr
Joshua Goodies ch. h.
bolted.
Time. sos: $50: 553
Spring 1871: Baltimore Jockey Clab Purse, mile
heats, 5000.
DR.. q. Goodwyn's John Blunt, wears old, IL
John d. Kirby's ch. h. Phil Brown Glaucus, g
Jas. d. Kendall's Lady Canton by Dronc 3 di
Time Sll; 7,54.
Spring. 1871. Camden Jockey Glib Purse $1,000,
mile hcafs.
Col W. R. Johnson's b. h. John Blunt,
years old, II
Sam. Laird's oh. h. Clarion, .
Time, 500: s,l04.
FdH 1871. Pefqs5arg, Va, a mach far $4,000
side, mile heats.
DR.. Tn. Payncs b. h. John Blunt
years old, IL
Rich Tembreck's b. h. TYLER b.
Trustee out Of Kate kearney, %
Time 1.06 3.531.
Fail. 1911: Broad Rock Jochy Chi Purse 500,
8 mile heats.
Dr. Geo. Goodwyns b. h. John Blunt. 4
years old, II
Isham Puckett's oh. h. Bengal by Gohanna,
years old, 80
John D. Kirby'sb h. Aster, years old: 80
VIM. NIcCargo's ch +. Mary Carter BY
Priam out Of Chas. Carter dam, Dir
Geo. Walder's oh. f. by Eclipse, years
old, ) DIR
Time. COS: SD
Fail, 1911: Baltimore, Proprieiors Purse 500, 3
milo heats.
Samuel Lands oh. marc Fashion, years
old, 81
Dr. Geo. Goodwyn's b. h. John Blunt,
years Old. 9 9
Jas. B. Kendalrs gr. mare Lady Canton,
years old, dis
Wn Collins CHI h. by Eclipse, aged, dis
Time, 5,57: COL: 6,lO.
Fall 1871: Philadelphia, Camden .Joekey ClaJ
Purse $500 htie heats.
Samuel Laird's oh. m. Fashion, 4 years
old, 81
DIR. Geo. Goodwin's b. h. John Blunt,
years old, 2 DIR
Col Jollnson's oh. h. Boston, aged dis
Time7 AZ: 81. In this race one Of Ohm Blunt's
legs gave way, and lac never appeared again on the
Turf PASCIlAL BuFORD.
Extract Of a letter from p. A. PriAaic, Esq.
kIcHNoSD, Va, Oct. IS, 1850.
z. Buford, Esq.
Dear Sir: wrote YOU, a few DAYS
since stating that had bought the celebrated horse
"John Blunt a. | did not then 90 into partict-
lars have concluded to say to You, now, that he
is looked upon here, and in the neighborhood of
Greensvie, where he was raised as one If he finest
Stock Horses IN Virginia. In his racing day, he
had no superior on the 7'rrt
Yours, very truly,
P. A. PRINDLE.
Ertrae, cfa letter from J. j. Harrison Esq.
DIAMOND GRnvE, July 10, 1850.
T. Buford, Esq.
Dear Sir: After had made appli-
cation to Mr.. Cary for John Blunt" but before
concluding bargain with him. learned that you
had made proposals for him, yourself. This is to
inform you, that he is in my stable, and in fine
health He has the bearing and action of a horse
OF or years His appearance Is that Of colt
John isa wonderful Horse and his performances
on the Turiwere splendid. lido not Aloar any horse
| eIrai 70 him.
Yours, very Respectfully,
March 3I-wtl5ma JAS. J. HARRISON.
COTTON 900 lbs. Cotton
~ Yarns, Milton factory, most of it high Nos,
will be sold to merchants accommodating terms.
apl 3-ts SAiITHSON s. STATHAM
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