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half-mile one. The fame of Dexter, and the speed of his recent 

 exploits, drew together an immense multitude. The fences and 

 stands broke down ; and it was with difficulty that the course 

 could be kept clear for the horses. Dexter won the first heat 

 easily, in 2m. 21|s. The second was fast and close. In the first 

 quarter, George made one little break, and Dexter led at the half- 

 mile, in 1m. 10s. The last half-mile was stoutly contested. Fast 

 as Dexter was going, the runner and the trotter drew towards 

 him, and at length headed him. But the little horse then made 

 himself up for a finishing struggle. He again got even with the 

 team, and, passing them in the straight work, came homo, full of 

 power and trot in 2m. 19s. The best time of Flora had now been 

 beaten ! Dexter won the third heat in 2m. 21ls. Let it be re- 

 membered that this was on a half-mile track ; and then let ns look 

 at the figures, 2m. 21|s., 2m. 19s., 2m. 21ls. They are so forci- 

 ble and eloquent that no more need be said. This is not one fast 

 heat out of three, but three fast heats in succession. Ye* there 

 was good reason to expect it after the races against Ethan Allen 

 and mate, and from the known almost-everlasting capacity of 

 Dexter to improve under plenty of strong work. 



It is unnecessary, in this place, to notice any further perform- 

 ances made by Dexter on the trotting-turf, except that in which 

 he went against time at Buffalo. There is little doubt of the fact 

 that the negotiations between Mr. Bonner and Mr. Fawcett for 

 his purchase and sale had been, virtually concluded soon after he 

 went against Ethan Allen and running-mate on the Fashion 

 Course. But, be that as it may, on the 14th of August, at Buffalo, 

 Mr. Bonner and Mr. Fawcett being both present, Dexter was en- 

 gaged by Doble to beat his own time on the Riverside Park at 

 Boston. The famous little horse was brought out and warmed up. 

 Doble then intimated to the judges that he should drive one 

 round as preparatory. The horse went to the quarter in 34s., to 

 the half-mile in 1m. 10s, and trotted in 2m. 21^s. This was a 

 great deal faster than Doble had intended to drive him ; and, in- 



