Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-28

RARrf MIR. Rafey, the renowned horse tanner
lectured last night before an audience that would
the immense structure erected for the purpose
| Amongst the audience we noticed Vice President
Breckenridge and Mr.. Hamlin, the Vice Presiden,
elect, Mr.: Seward, Senators Bright and Kennedy;
Messrs. James b. Clay, Sherman, and Henry
Winter Davis, Of the House, &c, &c |; and mos
Of our own leading citizens, including of course
all who consider themselves knowing on "hoss,
m,tiers Messr' Davis and Mast, Of the N. Y
illustrated papers, Were bobbing about too taking
sketches Of the building and aIdience. About 6
O'Clock Mr.. Rarey walked into his arena, an ele.
waited earth -and-straw-covered platform, bounded
by ropes, and made his bow. He Is of good
figure, but not robust, and wears neat side whis.
kes and mustache, altogether not quite the
stripe Of man one would imagine as a horse con.
queror.
Mr.. Rarey commenced his lecture by descrip-
ton Of his experiences in tanning the celebrated
horse Cruiser, the story of which is familiar to
most newspaper readers, but which was made in
teresting by Mr.. Rarey's animated recital. After
some further remarks upon prevalent mista kes In
the manner Of treating the horse, which 10 natu-
rally affectionate and disposed to be friendly the
famous horse Cruiser was trotted out. He is Of
elegant proportions, trace HORSE and I'm appear
ance did not come up to the ferocious Cruiser of
the mind'seye. The lecturer, however, explained
that the Cruiser Of to-day is very different look
Ing animal from the Cruiser Of old, who, In his
vicious, unhappy state, showed his temper in his
eye and motions. but who now expresses the pos
session Of peaceful conscience. Cruiser was
now put through variety of motions, shook
hands or boots, with Rarey went to bed I'm the
straw with Rarey, &c, &c, In the most docile
manner
Next was introduced handsome chestnut horse
that had been sent to MIR Rarey for experiment.
Ing. He was described as not eminently vicious,
but as baulky in harness and under the saddle
The animal was permitted to walk about for few
minutes to get the hang Of the gas.lights and the
late the head and fore legs Of the animal with
light caressing touches, and having established
good understanding, adroitly strapped up the near
fore leg In the manner so many times described
Meantime Mr.. Rarey was carrying on the work of
his lecture in desutory style at invervals of his
work, and hereabouts took occasion to ridicule
the assertion that he affected his control over
horses by using drugs, the oil of rhodium, &c. He
thought that tying bottle Of oil TO the nose of
refractory boy would be quite as likely to prove
enectual as the same process upon horse In
tanning the horse 1t was necessary to give him
time to try his strength with the operator Kind
ness, patience, and perseverance were the reoui-
sites The horse is SO constituted that he will
continue only brief period to offer resistance
when he finds IL Intellectual
Noticing the methods variously resorted to To
sueugate the horse, he mentioned that the shyness
OF the animal under treatment about having bis
head touched, was occasioned by the fact that Its
owner, having tried various means Of compelling
him to move when baulky, had bit the horses
ear severely occasioning the sensiiveness to
touch witnessed! Mr. Rarey concluded his usual
Swapping, throwing, and tanning his subject, and
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proper manner Of mounting horse with as little
leverage as possible, and showed by experiment
that 1t is easy to set foot In the strrup and effect
seat, while the saddle simply rests upon tn,
horses back without girth-fastenings
How TO start horse " vot wont 90 - was next
shown This is simply by drawing on the rein
10 tne mt or left, and turning him in circle
compulsion he cannot resist until he gets dis
gusted and concludes 1t pleasanter to s.go ahead
plain snaffie-bt and single rein was recon-
menoed Tor breaking horses to the saddle.
considerable amusement was now created by
the introduction Of a couple Of Shetland ponies,
one OF which, weighing 77h pounds only, the
lecturer supposed was the smallest full grown
morse In the known world. (Mr. Rarey here
picked tue pony up in his arms and carried him
across the arena, causing great laughter Mr. r.
said he introduced these ponies to illustrate the
influence Of climate upon animals There was
no do9nt that the ponies Of Shetland had deterio-
tue severe climate and poor fare they had been
accustomed to for centuries. There was no telling
now small they would grow II taken yet further
Mr.. Rarey next introduced young horse, the
property Of w. T. Naylor, of this city A letter
accompanying the horse, read by Mr. Rarey,
ssa.ea that II was an unbroken colt, never yet
backed Several attempts had been made to
mount him, but the parties had always been
ihroWn Rarey had rather time of 1t to get his
inevitable straps upon this colt, who kicked up
his brows with his white handkerchief, and re-
turning with unfagging patience to his charge,
tne great horse-tamer at last had his subject on
three legs, and after some puzzled wonderment
the animal turned penitent look towards bis
conqueror saying Enthusiastically, "Its no sort Of
use, Mr.. Rarey, cave" and down he wilted into
the straw, and from thsnceforth was a horse Of
another mind.
Mr.. Rarey's lecture was conclusive and salts
factory we presume, to every mind present. as to
the value of his system Of training. He was list
ened to throughout with the closest attention and
the disposition Of the audience to applaud inces-
sanity was only restrained by the repeated requests
OF the lecturer the noise was calculated to dis
turb an animal so sensitive and nervous as the
horse.
Mr.. Rarey gives one more lecture on Friday
night, when he will have number of the most
vicious animals Procurable, to experiment; upon.
THEATER.-To-night the popular Ledger story
drama, 3" The Hidden Hand - with Miss Gougen
helm in her celebrated part Of Capitola,n is the
attraction at the theater
On tomorrow mig bit, the occasion Of Miss
Gougenheim's benefit, will be presented Bourci-
cauli's affecting drama Of "Jeannie Deans This
charming Coincidence has performed most accept
aoiy mere, and deserves handsome benefit.
The play of I" JEANNE Desns'' is a spirited
adaptation from Scott's celebrated novel, =" The
Heart Of Mid Lothian, - and will be brought out
with all possible historical fidelity and attention
TO local coloring. The celebrated trial scene for
instance, will be reproduced In strict accordance
In grouping and details, with the we'll known
Scotch picture Illustrative Of that striking chap
ter Of the tale.
LEAVE TAKING OF Nh. Observation-Disclosures
the officers and clerks Of the several Executive
Departments met at three O'Clock In the East
Room OF the Presidents House for the purpose of
taking leave of Mr.. Buchanan. The President
entered the room accompanied by DIR. Blake and
Hon. Horatio King, Postmaster General, and pro-
ceeded to bid farewell to the several officers and
clerks. There were no set speeches. but each
person was introduced by the chief officer of his
Department and cordial shake of the hand and
a brief expression Of good wishes for future health
and prosperity completed the ceremonies
After the close Of this interview the Judges and
officers OF the Court Of Claims were announced,
who, In like manner, paid their respects to the
Chief Magistrate.
COMMISSION REFUSED IT seems that the ,eason