The American ThorouMred 



arched a little over the loin, indicative of ability 

 to carry weight; sway short; the loin full and 

 strong; haunches strong, and well let down ; hind 

 quarters somewhat high, and sloping off from the 

 coupling to the croup ; thighs full and muscular, 

 without being fleshy; hocks, or houghs, strong, 

 wide, and pretty well let down ; legs remarkably 

 fine, with a full proportion of bone ; back sinew, 

 or Achilles tendon, large, and well detached from 

 the canon bone; stands firm, clear, and even, 

 moves remarkably well, with his feet in line; 

 possesses great action and muscular power, and 

 although rather under size, the exquisite symme- 

 try of his form indicates uncommon strength and 

 hardihood. 



" He was bred by Mr. Lemuel Long, near 

 Halifax, in the State of North Carolina, and 

 foaled on the 17th day of June, 1819. He was 

 got by Sir Archy, son of imported chestnut 

 Diomed, his dam by Diomed, grandam by Bel- 

 Air, g. g. dam by Pilgrim, g. g. g. dam by Valiant, 

 g. g. g. g. dam by Janus, g. g. g. g. g. dam by 

 Jolly Roger; which four last named are imported 

 horses, and are to be found in the English Stud 

 Book. 



" Eclipse is a dark sorrel horse, with a star, 



