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He was raised by farmer Peter Stewart, of Hillsborough River, his proportions were: length 9 feet 6 inches; girt round the body 7 feet four inches ; round the neck 5 feet; height 3 feet 11 inches, and weighed upwards of 1,000 lbs. This animal was raised from a breed originally from Ireland; he was dis- posed of by Mr. Stewart for the sum of £19 Island currency, and sent to Halifax for exhibition there.

From the period of passing the Militia Act in 1783, annual inspection of the force during summer months by the Adjutant General was held at the various districts’ local headquarters. The Commander—in-chief, who took a great interest in military affairs, often accompanied the Inspecting Officer in his rounds from one district to another.

On the occasion ofa muster this year on Queen Square, a troop of horses were drawn up in review order across Queen Street facing the Hillsborough River, a Companyof Artillery with field guns joined them on their left, then the Regulars from the garrison, the Ist, 6th and 9th Battalions of Militia extended the line beyond the Market House in the centre of the Square. Here, between Great George and Prince Streets, the forest had been cleared away, but the surface was uneven while the roots of trees projected above the ground. His Excellency the Commander-in-chief, accompanied by his daughter and suite on horseback, arrived and took post near the saluting flag. At 12 o’clock, as the first gun of a salute was fired, the horse on which Miss Ready was mounted took fright, and with a bound went off at full gallop. Seeing the peril of the young lady two or three gentlemen put spurs to their chargers, thinking they would arrest her frightened steed, but it was useless, for at the second fire her horse increased his speed and fairly flew through the Square, over hill and hollow, and as her would—be rescuers closely followed they presented the appearance of a steeple chase, where all were crazed or mad. Turning into Prince Street the frightened horse headed up at full speed, and not until the stable yard was reached did the panting steed halt. The young lady maintained a firm seat during her perilous ride and evidently enjoyed the swiftness of her noble animal. Meanwhile the review proceeded, and although His Excellency looked sad and troubled he did not leave his post. The glad tidings of his daughter‘s safety being brought him, when

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