Pedestrianism

capt. B arclay'sperformances. ICKS By the agreement, Capt. Barclay was to give Mr. Fletcher eight days notice of the dayon whichhe was to start. The time was accordinglyfixedfor Tuesdaythe 10thof No­ vember; and the ground on which the bet wasto be decided, wasthe spaceof one mile on the high road between York and Hull, about sixteen miles from the former place. The contractingpartiesmeasuredthe ground, anda post wasfixed at the end of the mile. In turning this post, it required a pace and a half additional each mile, which werenot taken into the measurement. Persons were stationedat the winning post to notch down the rounds, and to observe that every thing wasdone in a fair manner. On each side of the road, a number of lampswere placedfor the purpose of giving light during the dark­ ness of the night. On Monday evening, Capt. Barclay appeared on the ground, ac­ companied by several of his friends, a few minutesbeforetwelve o'clock; andMr, Flet­ cher also attended. Precisely at twelve, six stop watches were set, and put into a o box