Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-26

ScoTrisu GAMEs.-Tho foreign Corresron-
dent of the Springfield Republican, writing
from Scotland, describes the Jedburg border
games
The performances going on at our arrival
were Gcats of lcaping, the perpendicular and
the horizontal leap, the hop step and jump,
and various other varieties. Next wrestling
by little boys, some of whom were not more
than six wears old, and it was altogether as
rrctty Il display of science and ability as tho
day had to afford us. The gravity with
which the little fellows shook hands to show
that thcy bore no malice, the magnanimity
they displayed in raising fallen foe, and
tho stoicism they manifested to the praises OF
the spectators. were lessons in human nature.
The victor was little ten year old, who
spread out half dozen larger boys just as
fast as they could come and take hold. The
next performance was a smart shower of rain,
which was thinly attended by the spectators,
most of whom preferred wettlng up or n
different kind IN the booths above referred to.
Then succeeded foats of hurling, cannon
balls of various sizes being the prolectiles
used. A slight, consumptive looking youth
carried away the first prize in this sturdy
contest, having thrown the Sc b. cannon ball
nearly thirty feet, if | understood the an
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crowd now became greatly excited in a hurdle
race The competitors, about a dozen in
number ran out from the enclosure 800 yards,
leaping six hurdles or bars four feet high, IN
their course. and then returned over the same
ground. 1t was quite n spirited affair, the
victor passing no less than three men in the
last thirty feet, and coming in less than half
yard before the favOritc, who had kept the
lead from the first, and was famous runner
from England. After recess of half an hour
for rest, (Which opportunity was faithfully
improved by the rain.) we gathered again
together to witness the grand affair of the
day, the wrestling match, the most famous
champions OF this time honOred border sport
being gathered from all quarters. The
wrcsters wore hesh-colored tights and stock
ings only; clasped hands together behind
each Others shoulders, ono arm over, the
other under. and the contest was usually very
quickly decided. Some of the feats of
strength were tremendous. noted young
champion, Scott Of Carlyle, pulled from his
feet gigantic antagonist, nearly twice his
own weight whirled him completely round
in the air twice and left him gently extended
on his back. First, there were many separate
single matches, and then one grand trial
where winners were matched with winners,
and the lust man up was to be the victor. -
Finally, Scott of Carlyle, who had thrown
every opponent in Il long series of encounters,
and young shepherd from Jedburg who had
been successful against all comers, in a series
alternating with the first, were brought into
the list for the last decisive struggle, to
decide which should be champion The shcp-
herd, II tall lad rough and ungainly. but of
tremendous strength, was hitherto unknown
to fame, and now trembled with hope and
fear as the final trial annroachcd. Scot.
ensn, nut perfect model Of manly strength
and grace, came smilingly and carelessly
forward, looking really as if he would be
glad to have the shepherd boy gain the prize
They shook hands, the heralds waved little
yellow flag over the head Of each, and pro-
claimed their name and residence, then.
amidst II brcathlcss stiffness in that vast and
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arms about each other as if for a fratcrnal
embrace. Scott experienced much difficulty
in bringing his hands together about the burly
shoulders of his tall opponent, but at last
succeeding in cllspng them, he bowed that
huge frame together in grasp like that Of a
tiger seizng buffalo, and in the twinkling
OF an eye extended him on the sand with face
to the sky. But the valiant young
shepherd, gathering courage from de-
feat, claimed his right to demand three
trials instead Of one in the last contest, and
in the next encounter, seized Scott in his lOne
arms with "A strength perfectly irresistible
lifted him from the ground like baby to Iii.
hr ast, lald him gently on his back. And tn,
third trial, too, after a long and doubtful
struggle between superior skill and strength
WAS decided against the redoubted Scott; anC
Jenny Davidson, the raw shepherd boy
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