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at what is called a 'dead lift.' He died in 1821, at 

 the age of twenty-nine, from the effects of a kick from 

 another horse. Previous to which he was perfectly 

 sound. His appearance was remarkably fresh and 

 youthful. Age had not quenched his spirit, nor damp- 

 ened the ardor of his temper. His eye was still bright, 

 his step firm and elastic." 



All the immediate descendants of this remarkable 

 horse have a striking resemblance in all his leading 

 characteristics. Each exhibit in a high degree those 

 qualities that have given such celebrity to their sire ; 

 all had the compact form, wide bony legs, great ener- 

 gy, vigorous health and iron constitution. The Mor 

 gans of the present day possess the spirit, compactness, 

 strength of constitution, power of endurance, general 

 structure of the body of their illustrous ancestor in an 

 eminent degree. 



There has been, and are, doubtless, more "fast 

 horses" of the Morgan breed than of any other one 

 variety in the United States. Among them may be 

 named "Fanny Jenks," (who trotted 100 miles in 9 

 hours 25 minutes;) "Black Hawk," (who trotted 5 

 miles in 16 minutes ;) the celebrated "Lady Suttin," 

 (who trotted 2 miles in 5 minutes 17 seconds;) "Blue 

 Morgan," "Know Nothing," "Flying Morgan," and 

 a score of others that might be named, all having more 

 or less of the Morgan blood. 



This breed sell at extravagant prices. Linsley says, 

 "The best stallions cannot be purchased for less than 

 from 1,000 to $3,000 ; the best geldings from 200 to 

 $400; and the best mares from 300 to $600; and horses 



