The Washington union., 1858-02-03
LOCAL NEWS.


Raney, who will be remembered by many Of our Wash
ington readers As having exhibited hs wonderful power
the horse in this city Few years since We well
remember have linn enter the enclosure n front
cf the old tnoa Office with refractory animal who
completely snbdued in lew moments. The following
OF exhibition made the 18th OF January by
Mr. Raney before Queen Victoria Prince Alht and the
royal family in the riding school Windsor Castle of
his almost miraculous power viii be read with interest
Ii is extracted from number OF the Manchester Exam
iner
a He commenced with wild colt le months old. br-
longing 10 the Prince Consot which brought from
Shaw Farm, and which had been handled except
by halter and selected by Colonel the Hon A. n. Hood
for the occasion. After being alone with the animal
about hour and half the royal party entered and
found r Raney sitting its back without holding the
ren the horse standing perfectly quiet Mr. kaney then
made remarks ia regard 10 his great experience in the
treatment Of this noble animal A drum afterwards
handed to Mr. Rney which he beat with fury whilst sit
ting the horse back without the colt exhibiting any
signs of The royal party afterwards withdrew for
few minutes and their return found the animal lying
down and Mr. Raney knocking its hind legs together
of which he put against his face Afterwards
tive horse from Mr. Anderson stables in London which
Mr.. Raney had before handled, brought in THE
horse placed AT end of the riding house alone.
Mr. Raney went To the other end and at his command
the horse walked quietly mp 10 him He then made the
horse lie down in the presence OF the Queen when Mr.
Raney crawcd between his hind legs and him in
various ways. Mr. Ianey then rolled the horse his
back the horse afterwards placed in various posi-
tions, in which it stood without holding and without
bride third horse. selected by Mr. Meyers the riding
master a very animal, then brought Ia,
and in a few minutes afterwards II made by MIR.
Raney do al which had been done by the other horses
At the conclusion Of this exhibition the Prince Consot
expressed to Mr. Raaey his qualification and thanks The
secret been ntrus@d Major General Sir r. Aey in
confidence who has pronounced that there nothing
the treatment but what any horseman would approve of
The secret will be made known when sufficient number
of subscribers have been obtained "
MILITARY VIsir The list regiment of the New York
volunteer militia has recently given evidence of great pro-
ciency in drill and discipline equallng d snrYass
ing the famous 7th meeting of its members was re-
Gently called with view of organizing force OF such
were disposed to make excursion in the course of the
ensuing spring to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washing
ton. Captain Kinnan appointed permanent chair
ly accanation Mr. Cornelius Corson of company c.
secretary; and Mr. Thomas G Hail. Of the engineer CORPS
corresponding secretary From the spirit manifested
thought that the party would number at least $50
muskets 1t ordered that the association meet every
Saturday evening, at the aory to forward the interest
of the association and receive recruits.
1t is be regretted that there is regmenal organ
ixton Of the volunteers here by which the list can be
received they should be received but we doubt not
that the individual companies will extend the utmost
of their abilities, cordial welcome to the New Workers
Busr OF RuTIEpGE A bust of Chief Justice Rutle6lge
ordered cr the Supreme Courtroom the Capitol has
been commenced at Florence by Mr. Alexander Galt a
young yignan He is yet the sunny side Of thirty
and from the work he has already accomplished has re-
ected honor his native State which has paid him the
high compliment of ordering from him lfe-size statue
of Thomas Jefferson This Mr. Calf is already far adj
yanced and it has been suggested that while engaged
it he should also model statue of the sage of Mon
tcello for the Capitol Such work OF art executed
by capable Of impang the spirit of the author
the constitution to marble while perpetuating his well
known lpeamcnis would be far prefeahle mytholog
cal devices OF CANDY ornaments.
fIrGur,sp PgKR has made his appearance here al
the metropolis and makes his appearance in the hotel
passages in the full glory Of kilt and laxeg and
ing tartan his pipes dressed with ribbons and silver bnc
les in his shoes He plays those weknown Scotch airs
which have ever above the din OF conflict when the
s.Hielanders'' have been in the field and which re-
Gently were heard by the besieged Lucknow like the
voice OF God, ios they announced succor
RlcHMoNp will not only be visited 10y military compa
and masonic lodges from this city the coming
auguration of the Washington monument but BY dele
CATION from the Irregular correspondence of distant
journals who constitute feature Of metropolitan life
Although there instances in which this vocation has
been prostituted to most unworthy purposes,
mend the gentlemen who propose to visit Richmond
worthy of the hosptaltes of the capital of the Old
minion.
CRIMINAL CorRT 1t is chronicled that John Hop
kns who evil disposed ITO be concerned with
party of riotous men in entering house George
town. and sprnkling snuff and cayenne pepper the
floor where persons dancing fired So and costs
Fiat jushtin, ruat crifnnt
BouRoIoAuLr takes benefit tonight and the theatre
which its beauty his good taste should be packet
like box of sarnes with his admirers The bill is al
admirable one, and well calculated display the abili
ties of Bourcicaut and Of the Fairy Star
THE BULLETIN of the United States Agricultural Socet,
FOR February has been promptly issued and will be graf
uously distributed to all who may call Mt the sec
rearys Office, No 365 Pennsylvania avenue up stairs
II contains condensed report Of the proceedings
the recent annual session of the society which thu
sorgho, imphee, and other interesting topics dis
cissed
TiE ORPHAN BOYS BENEFIT BALI, ON Thursday night
must be kept in mind, and literally patronizcd n,
tickets to be sold at the door.
WASHINGTON THEATRE.