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himself, at one fell swoop, for a mere trifle too, 

 of the pride of his native state and one of the 

 best horses that ever gave character to the Ameri- 

 can turf. Colonel Spann's sale of Bertrand was 

 like Glaucus " exchanging gold for iron, under 

 the walls of old Troy." 



Bertrand was taken to Kentucky by Mr. Lind- 

 say, where he annually realized for his fortunate 

 owner a large sum. Bertrand for several seasons 

 covered one hundred and eighty mares, receiving 

 mares into his harem during every month in the 

 year but one. Bertrand covered at ^100 the 

 season. 



There was another gentleman, among the best 

 specimens of a country gentleman of the South, 

 who, although he did not figure conspicuously 

 on the Charleston Course, must nevertheless be 

 mentioned with profound respect — that patriot, 

 citizen, and sportsman of the old school. General 

 Cantey. He was one of that gallant band 



" Who fought for the land their souls adored ; 

 For happy homes and altars free ; 

 Their only talisman the sword ; 

 Their only spell-word Liberty ! " 



In private life, too, all who knew General 

 Cantey loved him ; his hospitality and courtesy 



