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the identity of the animal sent to Mr. Gibson’s with the mare 
Romaike, because he must confess he was not quite so well satis- 
fied with that evidence as the jury appeared to be; and if that 
identity was not proved, the defendant’s case had completely failed. 
After the strong opinion expressed by the jury, however, he would 
refrain from making any observations upon the evidence that had 
been adduced; and he would only observe, in justification of the 
conduct of Mr. Herbert, that there was nothing whatever to shew 
that he had not fairly and honestly bought the horse with all his 
engagements, believing him to be a two-year-old, and that there 
was no imputation whatever upon Mr. Herbert’s character. He 
was quite sure that he never would have been a party to the 
present proceeding, if he had not believed that those who had 
given him the information upon which he relied were persons of 
integrity. 
The foreman of the jury said they \Vere of opinion that Mr. 
Herbert might have been deceived. 
Mr. Platt . — We believe that to be the case. It is very probable 
that he knew nothing of the fraud alleged against the other parties. 
Mr. Baron Parke expressed his opinion that the jury could 
come to no other conclusion than the one they had determined 
upon. The history of the case probably was, that it was the small 
miserable colt which died, and the other was put in its place. 
The jury then returned a verdict for the defendant. 
LONGEVITY OF THE HORSE. 
There is at present in the possession of a worthy farmer in the 
Upper Ward of Lanarkshire a horse which has completed his 
30th year. We understand that he is across between a Clydesdale 
stallion and a small highland pony ; yet, notwithstanding the dimi- 
nutive size of his dam, he has attained the height of upwards of 
sixteen hands. He was foaled in the possession, and has ever 
remained the property of, the present owner, and numerous are the 
incidents of stirring interest in the life of “ Donald,” as he is called, 
in commemoration of his Highland ancestry. When first put into 
yoke he was a downright “ blastie,” with strength far beyond his 
years, with almost unequalled action, and, gifted as he was with 
seeing sights and visions by the wayside, the greatest precaution 
