84 THE HORSE. 



A few years later, about 1827, a fine stallion, by imported 

 Expedition, was brought from New Jersey, and about the same 

 time the Messenger and Imported Diomed stock were also intro- 

 duced. These horses stood in a part of Warren County called 

 the " Jersey Settlement," and their influence is still very mark- 

 ed in horses for all work. 



The farmers of the " Jersey Settlement" are owners of the 

 best stock in this part of the State. 



In 1829 or 1830, Governors McArthur and Trumbull brought 

 from Virginia some fine thoroughbred stock, descendants of old 

 Sir Archie and the Medleys, the best of Virginia blood. "With 

 this importation was a lot of fine brood mares and the stallion 

 Taritf, by Sir Archie, out of Bet Bounce ; she by imported Sir 

 Harry, &c. 



These gentlemen, McArthur and Trumbull established a large 

 stock farm for raising thoroughbreds in Eoss Co., near Chilli- 

 cothe. Tlie influence of that importation was very great, and is 

 still apparent in that region. 



About the year 1831, Mr. M. Beach brought from ISTew 

 Jersey and Long Island several fine horses and brood mares. 

 Among them, the Orphan Boy out of Maid of the Oaks by 

 Spread Eagle, &c. The Admiral, by imported Barefoot, and 

 several fine brood mares and colts from the stock farm of Messrs. 

 Bathgate and Purdy, New York. 



These stallions. Orphan Boy and Admiral, stood in Hamil- 

 ton, Butler, Warren and Montgomery Counties. Their influ- 

 ence for roadsters and all work is still to be seen. 



About the same time, Mr. David Buchanan introduced some 

 fine thoroughbred stock from Kentucky, descendants of old Sir 

 Archie, and some of the most noted of his get, such as Ber- 

 tram's, Kosciusko's, Wliipster's, Whip's, Ilambletonian's, and 

 Spread Eagle's. Their influence is also apparent among road- 

 sters, hacks, &c. 



In 1832, Mr. John Garner brought to this section the stal- 

 lion Kobert Burns, by Stockholder, standing for a number of 

 years in this and adjoining counties south, producing a very 

 durable stock. Many of his get however were affected with 

 string-halt, as was the sire. 



In the same year, Mr. Peter Yoorhees brought from Ken- 



