Pedestrianism

CAPT. BARCLAY'S PERFORMANCES. 129 interesting ; and the reader is referred to the authenticated Journal for the TIME of per­ forming EACH MILE, STATE of the WEATHER, &c. during the whole period of the walk. First day.—After walkingthe second mile, Gapt. Barclay stript off his clothes and went to bed: he did not sleep, and perspired pro­ fusely. (Throughout thismatch, when he went to bed,he alwaysundressed*) Hesleptlittlethe first night, and next day nothing particular oc­ curred; but the weatherbeing very hoth, e had a great tendency to perspireafter walking. Second day.—He slept rather better the second night. At this time,he did not goto bed during the day, but walked in the streets of Newmarket, or occasionally rested on a sopha. He was still inclined to perspire. < Third day.—Twelve o'clock noonin; good health.—Twelve ant ight; slept well, andstill fresh, but much inclined toperspire. Fourth day.—Twelve, noon; the dust on the road incommoded himmuch, but he was still fresh, with a good appetite.—Twelveat R night