The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-02
SALE OF THoRoUGHBREDs.
THE BELLE MEADE YEARLINGs AT AUcTroN-DE-
scRIPTIoN OF THE YOUNGSTERS, THEIR PUR-
cHAsERs AND THE PRICES OBTAINED.

bCRIPTION OF THE YOUNGSTERS, THEIR PUR-
cHAsERs AND THE PRICES OBTAINED.
NAsHvILLE, Tenn, May l, 1876.
General Hardng's Belle Meade stud farm is situated
the Richland pike and the line Of the Chatta-
nooga Nashville Railroad six miles from this city,
1t s Of the most delightful spots for homestead
and breeding establishment America TIE farm
comprises l. 700 Of very productive land which
is judiciously and scientifically worked On
1t is o magnificent residence, with the neces-
sary outhouses, and from the front Of the
mansion a comprehensive view can be had OF the
greatest portion Of the lands the BARNS paddock
the shelters the pastures for brood and oas
tho stables, the workshops, &c for stream that
meanders through the grounds saw and planning
mills where nearly everything that is needed In build
ing and repairs can be done.
Here occurred to-day tho first the spring sales Of
thoroughbred yearlings There was large attendance
Of gentlemen tho ground and all through the bid
ding quite spirited The several lots did not real
lie the prices expected what they really WORTH
finer looking company seldom never Of
fered any breeding establishment in this country
THE SALE
Nineteen lots were catalog colts and
eight hlies Eighteen wcrc disposed of a. follows
No. 1-BoscABEL. brown colt, by imported Bonnie
Scotland, dam Melrosc, by Childs Harold. This is q
very prettily formed colt all over of much substance
and his symmetry IS remarkably perfect He has
largo star in his forehead, but no other white about
him. He is very snowy gentleman and much
admired Sold to W. H. johnson for Mr.. p. Lorrlard;
$3.50
No. 2-HKRorsE. bay ally, by Helmbold, dam Queen
Of the West by Bonnie Scotland This is an exceed
ingIy handsome n:y, resembling her dams sire
than Helmbold, both In conformation and color. She
has small star in forehead, which is all the white
about her She appears active and has conspicuousy
dr. lArk Drrra hxwW II vAtxsx. s,~N n u
Lorillard; 1910
No a-BxADsxAs. chestnut colt, by Bonnie Scotland,
dam Bcnica, by Jack Malone. This Is colt OF great
substance, and has 'cut and again. look about
him that Is quito prominent He Is powerful fellow
and handsomely formed nc may be termed little
Lorlard; $780,
No 4-BnBADILLA, bay nlly by Bonnie Scotland,
dam Bondin, by Commodore This is beautiful hily,
with black points and small star In forehead She IL
symmetrically formed and resembles her sirc very
much She will prove a rapid racing nag beyond
doubt Bought by Mr. J. A. Grinstead; $500.
No b-BAHITosE bay colt by Bonnie Scotland. dam
colt being finely proportioned Ho has small in
forehead and no other white He has beautiful head,
Purchased by Mr. W. H. Scott; 81, 600 ''''' : 80
Scotland, dam Laniana, by Captain Eieee This is rs
pretty FLY We have anywhere She 10 fine
all over. and has most marked racing contour Her
head, neck and shoulders back loins, stiles, hooks
and lower joints are fauesA She was secured by Mr..
Archy Cheatham; $500
No. z-BrsnLE BEk chestnut colt, by Bonnie Scot.
land dam Bella Donna, by Brown Dick The appear
OF this colt was quite satisfactory as there j.
great deal Of substance in his general makeup show
ing that he will stand much and tear when iul
grown and In right condition. He has star and
Purchased by Mr.. j. A. Grinstead: $500
No. S-BcyASzA. bay Oily, by Bonny Scotland, dam
Jessamne by Brown Dick. This Is nice shaped Ally
with black points, having only small in the fore
head. She Is Of good size. with nnc head and heck
strong loias and good legs sold TO Mr. " y Douglass
No. a-BUcKNcmAx, chestnut colt. by Benny Scot
land dam Evadnc by Lexington This colt has three
white stockings and white fnce. He has a slight
blcmish right hook, but Il docs ininre
him Mt ALL He has nnc shoulders and back, ana is a
large boned colt showing great Substance. His head
and neck are very striking. This gentleman must be
race horse when masured Purchased by Mr.. p VIM
mer; $e75
dam woodbine, by Lexington. This Is beautiful hy,
very deep In the chest and muscular all She has
hne limbs beautiful head and neck, is extra Al all
points, is well grown and very large for her age.
Bought by Mr. Charles peine; $3.50
No. lI-BrHeuSpY, chestnut colt, by Bonnie Scot
land dam La Bluette, BY Australian. This IL grand,
large sized colt, with short back and anc strong olns
and big body. He has stripe on his face and also
on his nose he must make good race horse Sold
No. 1a-BAyou SARA, chestnut ally, by Bonnie Scot
land. dam Bcnah by Lexington This ally, being sick
and subject TO spasms, not sold
No: l3.-BnIsroI, brown colt. by Bonnie Scotland,
dam Meteor. by Childe Harold. This Is neatly made
size and IL marked with blaze face and a white near
foot Tho young gentleman, besides, has a racing
about him. Purchased by Mr. w. c. McGavick, t1G0I
No. M-BRoxIDE bay ally. by Bonnie Scotland,
Arnca by Aseroid. This IL very pretty little lilly,
with hnc head and neck in TACT all points she Is
exccptonabIc. The only white about her rs small
star on forehead. She must be race nag Bought by
Mr.. d. Mccarthy $3.50
No. la.-BRAxBiE, bay COLT by Bonnie Scotland dam
Ivy Leaf, by Australian. This IL a very powerful
youngstcr, with small In forehead black points
He 10 well formed all and resembles his In
shape and color. The colt must fast with proper
care. Sold 10 Mt. 7. Caldwell $3.50
No. l6.-BERGAx0r, hay lilly. by Bonnie Scotland,
dam Juanita, by Jack Malone. THIS very powerful
flly without white, except lew hairs in her FORE
ankle. She Is large and shows great substance; has
immense stiles. ana II wide and strong across the
loins. II she does succeed winner on the turf
she will make capital brood marc Purchased by Mr.
W. 7. 1inck, $4l0
No. 17.-ExsrcS chestnut colt by Enquirer dam
linda, by imported Sovereign. This gentleman has
two white stockings behind md white near foreIoot
anu white face. He - remarkably clever looking
colt beautifully formed. with fair share OF rncng
points He 10 large and rangy, trins rough in tho
coupling, but taken ~ whole Is fine colt Bought
by Mr. d. J. HadIey, $3.50
No. lS--HELsxAx, chestnut colt, by Helmbold, dam
Mariposa by Jack Malone, q very fine colt we'll
formed with every requisite 10 make horse and
tough one besides He Is the second son Of his SIRE
end resembles him somewhat being marked with star
and has whito OIL hind loot Purchased BY Mr.. A.
r.-~s h1e~.