Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-29
From Porter's Spirit OF the Times.
The 'sSpirit'sn Voice from the Turf TO

The ssSpirit's', Voice from the Turf TO
the Ladies'.
We have frequently expressed peculiar pleasure
ut the revival of equestrian exercises at agricultural
fetHs throughout the country. The slashing and
dashing exploits of our fair country women are
jocund spectacle. How the nerves tiDgle as they
mount, and seat themselves so gracefully; bring
their coursers to the scratch, brace themselves to
the ribbons, dash along the course and sway to the
motion OF the 1vng steedsi How proud we be-
come OF our Di VernoDs, health and freshness
bloom upon their cheeksl We confess TO some
enthusiasm upon this sutiect, and earnestly press
upon the ladies the importance of healtbfui exer-
frcise, and the avoidance of everything tnat can
interfere with fine physical development. Let them
eschew all occupations and amnsements, as Tar as
possible that crsmp and confine the attitude, con-
tract the chest strain the eyes, weaken the nerves,
or in the slightest degree tend to undermine the
consntution.
pleasant spectacle has for long time attracs
ted our attention in position overlooked from our
sanctum. young lady seems fascinated with
pet which she has exercised and disciplined. We
were certainly pleased that snything could attract
from the damaging tolls of the needle, to
which too many Of our fair country women are sac-
rifced. (Were it german to our subject would
here anathematize this species of drudgery, which
il belittng to the Eek, and pregnant with dire
sequences to health. virtue and happiness.) Her
blooming cheeks, rounded, well developed form
and graceful movements divided admiration
edge of anything that ego, made the
qusintsnce of both. Through the courtesy OF the
mistress were furnished with every facility for
teeting bis qualities. We examined him in joint
limb, color, form and constitution, and procured his
age and pedigree, which we here record:
IL is silver grey, somewhat below the medium
size and faultless In form and carriage; the joints
ell flexible, TIE limbs clean and properly placed,
the chest beautifully modelled, the movements
graceful, light and quiet; and the whole make as
perfect, for Efficiency and endurance, jockey
ever dreamed Of He ia trained TO every species
of movement, and his management seems TO re
quife no effort, on the part of his mistress, but
simply volition. And then his speed Why it is
a streak Of lightning 10 "Shank's mare" when
compared with ordinary movements. We thought
we knew something Of speed. We have
Fashion, Flora Temple, Prioress, AMI scores of fast
hor-es, upon the home stretch; but what were they
to Thu?
He being attached TO a beautiful carriage, the
fair owner seated herself gracefully with US by her
side; the siken lines being adjusted, and a slight
touch gwen, he ambled gently, to let US some
thing OF his movements, and came to the score
reaCy Tor a trial. After moments delay, for OBJ
serVaton and questioning came the signal for star
ting. At the gentle touch of his driver, without
baking or false starts, he fairly and squsrty
to the score. The exhibition we upon lawn of
about one thousand PAGES. He glided over the
back stretch without skip a break, turned the
corners square ly and gracefully, flew the home
stretch, and came to the starting point before we
had recovered from our establishment. The fair
ockey chatted, and held her position coolly and
gracefully, her face beamng with smiles, and ligh-
red up with the pleasurabie excitement Of the oc.
cason. On the second round, timed his speed
and found that he made the two thousand PAGES in
less than one minute. Around went, again and
sgaln, to the linking music of his silver hOois until
our head, accustomed the course as it is became
turned with the velocity and excitement of the oc-
casion. Having completed the seventh round, we
sIsnaied to hold up. Instanter, the pet was mo-
tonless as statue. There was 10 panting-not
limO trembled, not a muscle mOved-but he was
fresh for furrher trial.
We him put through all sorts of PAGES upon
oil KINGS OF courses, comp tely subject the will
OF his driver through simple check. She assur ed
me that he was entirely serviceablC; and though
apparently light just the thing for general family
use, and not merely fancy affair. Hi pure blood
Is Tree from disease; he feeds lightly and hence the
expense OF keeping is merely nominal. For endu-
rance, no limit has been found; be seems (seams)
good for a life lime
His pedigree ~ found y DO 20 hDliuws:-he 10
five years of age, and sired by Will. Unfortu-
Datey in his early maternal relations, a splendid
Uheeier became his foster parent; hence he s de-
nominated the son OF Wheeler & Will, or Wheeler
Wills son wheeler & Wilson's) He is purely
American-not drop OF foreign blood running in
his veins his stock has become very common
III fashionable quarters, and is the general favorte
OF the ladies, both for fancy and family service
Very many of the first women of the nation drive
them, and thus may be properly named the La.
dies Pet. -.
They have no rivals, having swept the field,
time and again. FIom time 10 time, some hack
enters the list against them, merely to be named in
good company. Formerly, heavy oil stager
Judging from his musical name) clattered upon the
course after them; but his proper place has been
found to be upon the farm, pulling stumps, or taxi
ing turn at the corn-sheer. From time to time
"a nm 4 Leaf bxy1o
donkey, lops (loops) around the course, being
trained to assume airs, and cut few fantastic,
harlequin capers. He appears but under the
same name There il also a mongrel (slsi qeneris)
cross OF this French trickster, with bread-car
hack, combining the weakness of both; the looping
(OOpine) uncertain gait of the former with the
vOraoious appetite OF the latter. Like his French
sire, be Is exceedingly uncertain, and often PLAYS
the mischief by taking the back track. We
once saw them all trotted out, and they were maxi
ing Ordinary speed occasionally breaking and skip
ping, however, down the first stretch, when a mis-
chlevous fellow, who knew their weakness; shout
ed, Let h'T TIl" when the whole troop broke,
took the back track and the way they did "Trip"
was a caution 10 all who venture money in any
fancy speculation. We expect TO see the whole
breed tightly looped up in their haters by and by
"a fate they richly deserve.
We were 80 well pleased with the performances
OF the pet, that We made one own; and he has
executed family and fancy service for sometime
must huulhdu4y. Inc ladies' and children OF our
household are In 6cstacies with such a love Of a
tbingi and We cordially invite friends that
near to make his acquaintance; and to those afar
of, who appreciate fast trotters" We say, don't
leave your household without one of these pets, II
you "lsh to see your wives and daughters healthy,
spirited aud happy.
pretty good notice, this, of Wheeler & Will
sons Sewing Machine.