Pedestrianism

1528 CAPT. BARCLAY'S PERFORMANCES. roping in the ground was suggested; but Capt. Barclay objected to the measure as in­ dicating toomuch parade. On Monday, how­ ever, the crowd became so great, and he ex­ perienced somuch interruption, that he con­ sented to allow this precaution to be taken, and next morning the workmen began to rope in the ground. Among the distinguished company who witnessed the conclusion of this arduous un­ dertaking, we may include the Dukes of Ar- gyle andSt. Alban's; Earls Grosvenor, Bes- borough, and Jersey ; Lords Foley and So- merville; Sir John Lade, and Sir Francis Standish. THE following particulars relative to Capt. Barclay's stateof health, and other circum­ stances whichoccurred during this celebrated walk, were furnished to the author by a gen­ tleman who attended him from thceommence­ ment, and they are copied fromhis MS. with perfect fidelity. This statement, it is hoped, will be found inte-