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upon the apparent merits of the case. We read in ‘Galignani’s 
Messenger/ that 
“ The commission nominated by the Emperor, consisting of General Eleury, 
Mr. Mackenzie Grieves, and other gentlemen acquainted with the nature of 
the horse, to examine into Mr. Rarey’s mode of proceeding, has terminated 
its investigations. In order to put the system to a rigorous test it caused 
to be purchased at Caen a four-year-old horse by Tipple Cider, noted for its 
violence, and for kicking furiously whenever an attempt was made to put a 
crupper on it. In the space of four days this horse was as docile with the 
saddle and in harness as could be desired, and he allowed a whip to be 
cracked about his head and a drum to be beaten on his back without any 
manifestations of fear. The results of this experiment are considered by 
the commission perfectly satisfactory, and consequently their report to the 
Emperor will be very favorable to Mr. Rarey. A new experiment was 
made on Tuesday week on a stallion belonging to the Haras du Cluny , the 
property of Government, and which was so untameable, so vicious, so 
furious, in fact, that a resolution had been adopted to kill it. The animal 
was lent for the purpose by M. de Baylen, chef de la division des Haras in the 
Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce, and as many as 300 members of the 
Jockey and other clubs assembled to see what Mr. Rarey could do with him. 
In company with this horse, which arrived with a cavesson and muzzle on, 
and led by two men, Mr. Rarey fastened himself up in a stable, and in an 
hour after he came out mounted on its back. Although the horse had al- 
ways previously bitten the legs of every one who mounted him, he w r as then 
perfectly quiet ; and though the very sight of a whip was accustomed to put 
him in a fury, he received a correction as quietly as the best broken-in horse 
would have done. The members of the Jockey Club were astonished at what 
they witnessed, and broke out into loud acclamations of admiration ; after 
which they gathered round Mr. Rarey to compliment him. M. de Baylen, 
for his part, warnly expressed his surprise and pleasure, and at his request, 
Mr. Mackenzie Grieves gave the spectators an account of the character of 
the horse. Mr. Rarey then requested to be allowed to keep the horse for 
three days, promising at the conclusion of that time to give him up as quiet 
as any lady’s horse, and his application was granted.” 
It farther appears that the Commission has since made a 
favorable report to the Emperor, and, in consequence of this. 
His Majesty has caused his name to be inscribed on a sub- 
scription list for 2000 francs, for the purpose of purchasing 
the secret. 
So much for the success of the practice in France, which 
in fact differs but little from that which had previously been 
attained in England. 
Various suggestions have been put forth as to the means 
which are employed. On this part of the subject His 
Grace the Duke of Wellington writes : 
