The New York herald., 1877-10-28

by walking two miles ut start, beginning at the
third quarter Of one hour and continuing with the
next mile without stopping Even then his victory
was nothing like certainty during the last day, and
pistols had TO be fred at his to keep him awake
while walking. The gallant captain had nearly
eight months preparatory training before begin
ming tho task, and some IDEA of tho arduous
nature Of It may be gathered from the fact that he
lost upward OF two stone IN weight during its nc
complshment Many have since laid claim 70
having successfully performed similar feat but
properly authenticated record could never bs fur
nished. II does seem curious that what remained Tor
upward oil halt century unequalied should now be
easily surpassed, and tnat by person whose appear
phys sque do not point TO athletic excellence
in their owner But facts are stubborn tnlngs and
cannot be got over Cap,ain Barclay, a magnificent
specimen OF the genus homo, upward OF SIX icot in
height and weighing ls2 pounds, when thirty years Of
aye walked l0U0 mics In l. 00U hours William Gale,
comparatively Insignificant looking indivdua i've iect
three ana hall inches height llo pounds IN weight,
1000 hours Wonders most assurediy viii never
cease; Tor not only has Gale walked half milo more
per hour than dia tho Captain but ho began eacn In
staimsnt ol his task at the commencement OF every
sixty minutes.
Gale, whose will now be handed down TO pos
tery us pedestrian celebrity has for years past boen
walking exhibition matches IN The Provinces but little
heed was paid TO the wonderful Isats whicn ne was
SAID to have accomplished. This ago oi unUeef
and Galcs performances were openly doubted. Even
when month or two since hc walked at CardiG 700
quarter miles IN 900 ton minutes there was shade
0l uoubt attached TO II. Convinced however, OF hs
own integrity, and his ability TO excel all previous
ents, he determined to attempt In Ahe metropolis tho
task Just completed There was NO money stake at
ssue all that he wanted convince Ihe world OF
that about which he himso had no doubt. Arrange
meuls were promptly mado, hvc well-known judges
were appointed and most exact aud careful record
was taken Of tho entire proceedings The result has
been that NOT even inc shadow OF doubt can attach
to the genuine nature OF the unprecedented feat
Each day since 9th August last has Gaes daily prog
ress been recorded III our columns and IL 10 to great
extent unnecessary dwell upon that part OF tale
winch been already told After the nrst days
he got hut erected at the side oi the track, from
which he mmcnccd each journey, and into which no
won't when each was conciudcd FOR three fourths OF
the time little interest lnkon In the Affair." aud the
pucky fellow went through Tho greater part OF his
undertaking without cheering word from spectators,
who were select indeed TIL the last wosk. Then It
became known that his chances OF success were great
and Increased numbers Of visitors found their way
to Brompon week past on FRIDAY his pros
poets were suddenly reduced to zero; ho became
much troubled by varicose VEINS IN one 0i his legs,
and the following day swelling In his groin almost
rendered him h0rs dc CONDUIT but sunday he
covered ana his l,OOoth mile aud hall was accom-
plished IN The quickest time OF any-viz, l5m las.
That extra sxeron appears 70 have tod and ho again
became queer, and II WAS only by means Of careful
Dursng that he carried through. On Friday nigh
October 5h wnen our last bulletin given, his
cess seemed assured, and accordingly Liliicbrage
Grounds on Saturday afternoon presented a scene
which will not readily be forgotten by those who wit.
messed 1t Cl0sc upon ten thousand people
alike keen. During his 99ylh hour ne trudsed along
appal emily wearied and with stin gait but precisely
" the bell ring at i've O'Clock ne commenced his nnaI
10 MS work, and encouraged Ny the dcaiening APP
plausc which greeted evcry step Of his progress I'm
weak points of those who accompanied him. shout alter
shout nlcd The air, ana the most composed OF tho
thousands present seemed 70 be The quiet noIensivo
person VINO was the hcro oil the ovation Alter ilo
time he poted 10 his dressing room the pavii-
ION, aud Tho Immense crowd began to dispsrsc,
scarcely able realize the greatness Of the nj OF
which Incy had just seen tho termination Galo was
almost Immediately examined by Dr. Cant, OF The
Royai Free Hospital In tho presence Of Dr McOscar
nj Arpv sfPa M r EnF q Karl (nir Y..nd
the judges also being IN the room ut the time The
following Is the rcpOrt:--s'Profuse perspralion-com-
plcxion quite nalural-puso 50, regular ana
prcssibe-temperstur 1U0 deg ncart natural botn IN
iorce regularity oil action-no murmurs at either
face Of :tne ds slightly congested-eyeoails quite
clear. pupis natural, anu act under the influence OF
lght-no headache, and perfectly ralionai-snght
c0ugn-varicose veins Dack oil calf vi left lcgone spot
very tnin-external saphmna-right leg Unaffected
NO swelling Of logs, knees Or ankle JOINTS ono slight
blister ball Of great zoe Of right loot
tion: toes bend readily back. Al the expiration oi
twenty minutes tho temperature OF tho axilla was
l0o-puIse not up TO normal state Five minutes later
tho temperature was reduccd TO VIZ. Weight, liz
lbs.' Yesterday, We believe, he slopl vol and alo
we'll aud no III ELECTS are expected from his super.
human exertions. We may mention that throughout
ths walk Gales meals were taken at no fixed hours
did ho restrict himself 70 any liked Diet WHAT
ever he tancied ho was supphed wilh; mutton chops
wcro most frequently resorcd 10. but his four O'Clock
meal On saturday morning consisted, curious 10 re.
late, of lobster and bread ana Dutter, followed by
tried sole, ana washed down by some tea Beer
the principal liquor taken during tho six weeks.
The present task hns been accom- pshed with such
comparative that It'd greatness Is apt TO be
looked Weston, O'Leary aud Captain Barclay all
thrown into the snade aud William Gale, OF Cardiff
must be credited WIN having exDiDited tue greatest
amount of physical endurance during this or oiher
age, oven excepting the wonderful Channel swim
OF Captain Webb. Tnis seems 20 be thcsage OF prog
ress, and when where these wonderful foats Will
end say. Even this latest accompiish hi meut
may be eclipsod, but thai Is reason why
IS present unprecedented and undreamed OF feat
should not meet with It's due need Of praise. There
are, Of coarse croakers who Will say bono and
TO all, however, 1t must Dc satisfactory TO that
IN those times OF luxury and sell Indulgence IN uscle,
stamina British pluck have deter Grated and
thot Dotn pedestrian excellence and physical en-
durabce the present generation can compare moro
than lavoraply with any preceding QUE
Mr.. Gale has succeeded la the task ho set himself
but IL doubtful whether much pecuniary bencnl will
accrue himself from IT. He Is great walker, but
u bad caterer Tor public approval Oi circus tricks
and advertising advantages he IS totally ignorant; he
played cornet and gave no oratons; his thoughts
we're entirely of the great feat which he VIVA en-
gagged ana not OF the applause OF the pubc and had
he been more cemunstrative and less suming his
exchcquer might have showed more satisfactory re.
sultz SUBSCRIPTION has been started by Sir John
Ashley on behalf OF tho plucky pedestrian, and wo
shall DO glad 10 acknowledge any contribu which
may be sent US IN iurtheraucc OF the object.
Inc quickest time was the one lhousaudth hour. the
required distance beng then covered In 15m 14s tho
sIowest was the eight hundred and sixty seventh
hour, Tor which tao time 3m. 555 The FIRST milo
and hall hc walked IN lon. los AID tho last In I5m.
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