Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-22
lsatoat Botuoen RRrey and n wild Mn
tang Penney.

The following exciting diVsrtSsMeat Is re-
ported in the New York Times among Mr..
Rsrey's fsats at horse tanning in thatcity:
But the entertainment Of the afternoon be-
Gan when Mr. Rarey announced the sltras
of a mustang pony, There are great many
funny things in this world, and oomicalities
abound all over the earth, but We doubt il
any man can specify funnier sight than was
presented to that delighted audience than the
advent Of the jolly little nag. He bounded
upon the stage in the most theatrical style
Rarey said be was scared, and no wOnder-it
was enough to scare horse, to be ushered, as
be was, before so imposing an audience. A
Celtic gentleman had hold Of the end Of one
long rope, which was also attached 10 the
ponys bit a Teutonic individual held anoth
er rope in the same manner, and RaFey wav-
ed a hroomstick several feet long, so that the
nag, who is accustomed to the freedom Of
his nstivs hills, was astonished and outraged
at the very onset From between bis ssrs IS
sued long hairy horn, making him 70 aP-
pear for ali the world like that often sung
but never seen, belligerent who joineth con-
tinual issue with the British lion for the pos
session Of the crown. His name was very
thick, rough and long, 30 was bis ground
sweeping tail, bis eyes gloWed like burning
Goals, his nostrils pink with blood, worked
ike a bellows, his feet paved the yard, and
his spirit was thoroughly alive and apparent
ly equal to the emergency Of the occasion.
While the attendants stood like psir Of
Prodigal Sons af.r of, Rsr4y, stick in hand,
attempted to gain hsnd-hold upon the bri-
dle-a liberty which the horse at once and
without ceremony resented Standing on
one hind leg be wheeled swiftly around, paw
ing the air with his fore leg, kicking with
the remaining hind leg, whisking his tail
like arevolVing fan swapping with his mouth
and poking With his long hairy horn. This
be did several times greatly TO our delight
but much 10 the dissatisfaction of the attend
ants, whose possible two dollars per diem do
| not warrant their Wanton exposure OF lite
and limb, simply for the amusement Of audi
ences, even the most select. On one occasion,
after the successful attempt Of the horse to
initiate Harlequin in the circus one Of the
attendants found himself directly in the
horses rear, and with but a few inches be
/ tween him and the fence. Instantly be be-
came agile, alert and expeditions in his move
ments toward another part Of the Stage, and
we think it would be difficult to ird any
where a recorded instance OF retreat more
timely, immediate or precipitate. It was an
utter impossibility for Rarey to get hold Of
the bride with his hand7-and it was only
after long, long time, that he was able, by
means of a carefully managed stick, to OBJ
tain it. There is no degree in plunging, box
ing, fighting or careening to which that mus
| tang did not attain during the first twenty
minutes Of his exhibition. After patient
handling, however, Rsrey succeeded in get
ting that fatal strap about the fetlock-joint
and subsequently in binding the limb tightly
in the desired position. It made no differ
ence. Most horses, when 50 bound, walk
around the room, but this chap fairly ran
It was with difficulty thst Rarey kept up
with him.
In the course Of time" as the ancient
poet hath it, the second strap was adjusted,
| (the fight meanwhile, going on, and sub
sequently fastened thus having both fore
/ legs tightly bound up, compelling Him eth
er 20 walk on his hind-legs alone, or on his
hind-legs and fore-knees. Pony preferred
/ the former. With head up and tail up
with ears back and horn elevated, he ran
around on bis hind-legs, while be attempted
/ to hammer his to-be-master with his joints.
Failing in that, he came down ca-ehunk up
/ on the ground, thrust his nose into the straw
and dust, snorting and blowing so violently
as to send the Iay-seed and dust like spray
into the air. Then rushing rapidly across
/ the yard, he jammed his head upon the
boards of the fence, and apparently pleased
with the sensation, continued the operation
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might as well sit down and quietly smoke
our cigar, leaving the horse to tame him
self After the animal had become fairly
lathered with sweat after be had behaved as
foOlishly and as wicked as possible for a wild,
untamed savage TO do, and after he had ex-
hausted his catalogue Of kicks, prances and
! jumps, be allowed Rarey to draw him to the
front OF the stage, and gently laid down.
The rest need not be told. His kicking
/ legs were manipulated with entire safety,
his nervous hoofs were placed upon the
tanners face, his biting mouth and snapTing
teeth were handled and brushed, his horn Of
hair was untwisfed, his back was mounted,
his tail, before sweeping in the widest circles
was combed and the tangles removed, his
naughty neck was pstted, and his quick
twitching ears lent themselves eheerfnlly to
the sound Of their masters voice.
The universal sentiment in the House was
that of wonder and amazement. A greater
triumph one cannot desire to witness. On
Tuesday night Rsrey will try his hand again
on Joe Anderson, who has been behaving
very badly again. We can, and do, with
I pleasure recommend Mr.. RaTey and his ex-
hibition to an who admire skill, tact and
courage, as well as to those who are fond Of
| conflict and doat on miscbief