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little polish in manners, style, and address, 

 that better fitted him for a position to 

 which he had been advanced by the notice 

 and patronage of the rich. 



But now the objects of both have va- 

 nished, and the art is likely to die with the 

 purpose that gave it birth. 



Steam having surpassed horse-power, 

 driving has ceased to be a profession ; and 

 with nothing to engage the attention of the 

 amateur, or to invite his imitation, both 

 tutor and pupil, original and copy, have, as 

 our senators would say, pari passu, disap- 

 peared. 



Some weak attempt may be indeed has 

 been made to prolong or revive the love 

 for this national pastime and display ; but 

 even should the present amateurs succeed 

 in forming a new society or club, we may 

 look in vain for such glorious specimens of 

 the four-in-hand as we have seen, or for 

 that skill in driving four horses that a per- 

 fect knowledge of the rudiments alone can 



