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anent the Lottery portion of the steeplechase ; 

 some ' bearing up ' stoutly ; others /t'r contra, insist- 

 ing that the odds and the amount laid out against 

 him were prima facie evidence of ' bad intentions.' 

 We can only say in reply, that whatever construc- 

 tion may be put on the betting, it would seem that 

 no unfavourable interpretations could be assumed 

 with regard to Mr. Elmore in the race. We collect 

 that Lottery did his best at the wall ; and it 

 requires a strong stretch of imagination to suppose 

 that that fall was purposed by the animal, or that 

 it was any part of the rider's intentions. We must 

 leave the matter here, as it would be idle as well 

 as unjustifiable in us to adopt or give currency to 

 the speculations and surmises of disappointed 

 parties which are afioat. Steeplechases like other 

 o-ames of chance are Lotteries, and the losers must 

 abide by their luck, good or bad." 



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