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consequently, instead of the progeny being simply the 

 result of chance, it was produced under and in strict 

 a^cordance with the fixed rule of the law of nature — 

 that "like will produce like." 



In proof of the soundness of our theory in regard 

 to breeding, we shall follow the Muove-mentioned 

 article with the pedigree and history of a few of the 

 most celebrated stock horses which have been produced 

 in Orange County, which, if carefully perused, cannot 

 fail to convince the reader of the infallibility of the 

 law of reproduction. And while our work is designed 

 more particularly for those who, in consequence of 

 their interest therein, may properly be styled " horse- 

 men," yet we trust that it will not be altogether with- 

 out interest to the general reader, and that he may 

 obtain some useful information in regard to the animal 

 which contributes so mucn to tne comfort and pleasure 

 of mankind, and which represents so largely the 

 wealth of our citizens. 



The author has spent much time in obtaining the 

 reliable pedigree and history of the noted stallion,. 



