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Turf; of Major Edsall, a very fast stallion ; and of 

 many other good ones not so well known ; indeed, it 

 is almost the universal opinion of the experienced 

 horsemen of the county, that had he remained therein 

 he would long ere this have acquired a reputation as 

 a stock horse not even second to his sire. 



Edward Everett, 



(Formerly Major Winfield), has recently, in conse- 

 quence of the achievements of his colts, greatly 

 distinguished himself as a stock horse. His dam is 

 said to have been by imported Margrave, and was 

 formerly owned and used under the saddle by the Hon. 

 Thomas George, of this county. He bred her to 

 Hambletonian ; and, although recognizing the superior 

 qualities of his mare, yet, for some reason, he gave 

 the colt to Sheriff Lillum, upon condition that he 

 would keep the mare until the colt was weaned. In 

 connection with this fact, it may be mentioned, that 

 Judge George bought one of Everett's sons, which 



