Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-09

,yaip ana spur by uufbefs, and successful coisbi-
nation and management. His friends that backed
him at starting were now fearful OF the issue but
ON talking with the rider Of Bertrand. they were
somewhat relieved. he declaring the certainty Of
his ability to take the next heat; and his neiiei'
that if be had not been dir ected ease his horses
the third round OF the second heat he could have
beaten il. =,
The bird heat was entered upon with the
most intense anxiety The friends OF Bertrand came
out warmly in his favor now, and oteie ed pets
for the heat: many were taken; Bertrand now had
10 make great exerton for if this heat was lost
all was lost, but reputation. He took the track
early in the heat, and by hard running, kept 1t
throughout, beating Kate about q length Aratus
just falling within the distance The burst OF exul-
tation al this success was lond and long continued
Bertrand had exhibited hinsel capsble Of great
and long continued effort. The friends of Bertrand
had regained much confidence; they saw tina, Kate
was put hors du combat, but they still saw Ara
tus comparatively fresh for the contest having run
at his ease, during Hates contest with Bertrand.
The fourth heat Kate was drawn, and Bertrand
and Araus were now to decide the contest single
handed Aratus had been saved two successive
heats, and Bertrand had three successive heats
under whip and spur. AT starting, Aratus exhi-
bited the advantages of his rest and took the lead,
Bertrand hanging upon his launches. In the second
round, Bertrand made desperate push, and ran
locked with Aratus for half mile. Expec-
taton on tiptoe at this juncture, and when at
the turn, Bertrand was compelled TO fall in, all
feared the result On the third and last round, at
the same point, Bertrand made his last push, and
succeeded in passing his antagonist and taking the
track Aratus now hung on his launches until
the last quarter, when the great and last effort was
made, ard the heat won by Bertrand by half
length. The burst of joy, at this moment was
long, loud, severe, and reiterated again and again.
The great horse of the South had performed the
greatest race on record. Bertrands reputation was
now placed beyond the reach of contingencies
The Eagle that hawked at by moping owls
had not only escaped unhurt, but had risen to a
more sublime and towering height. Bertrand was
now of the first horses in the world The
great reputation lac had already gained, left him now
without rival. AL were gratfed at his victory.
| The ladies waved their handkerchiefs in exulta-
ton, and their smiles of joy gave new lustre to
their beauty Congratulations seemed TO be passing
between all. The great trial had resulted in favor
of the great horse. So fine race was never run
on the Washington course, and the Oldest sports
men averred they never saw any thing superior on
any turf. The day was very warm. The sun
bright and clear, and all seemed delighted and
charmed with the sports of the day. The follow
ling is the time of running:
LIST heat 5m. AZ LIS. Cd heat ON. II I-2s. Sd
heat, 5m 50 I2s. 4th heat, SIN. So I-2s
Thus ~ miles was run in 2S minutes, % So
conds.
The great Eclipse race, between that horse and
Henry. in May, 1928, was IL miles in 23m. SOS.
Bertrand has won the three first days over the
Charleston for the last three years. and two
handicap purses. Bertrand has never been beaten
four miles, and is considered the first horse in
America He is without injury from the race,
and re hope TO witness his powers the next year
We understand there will be running every day
in the week next year, and from the fourishing
and permanent state of the Cub, who have deter
mined 10 purchase the Course, and apply for an
act OF incorporation, the Charleston Races will
offer to strangers many inducements to visit them
The citizens of Charleston will add to the sports
in future, by plate to be run for on the Tuesday
preceding the regular races.
The following Officers of the Club were re-
elected.
Col. M'PHERSON pr~-;J~.s..s
Ct nINnKSRI, piee President.
The other Officers 10 be appointed by the Pre-
sident and Vice President. [Couyier.
New York, March 1--we are informed that {
Treaty has been concluded al Washington between
our Government and that of Central America, anc
signed on the part of the latter by Mr.. Canas, the
Minister from that Republic. The Treaty is sta
ted to be formed upon the most liberal principle,
and will, without doubt be ratified by both govern.
ments. (yAfeycantiie Ain.
Phe steam boat Saratoga, which left here on Sun.
day landed her passengers at Poughkeepsie and re-
turned yesterday morning. The river was open
about miles above that place. H.
II From ALBANY. On Saturday the committee
OF The Senate OF this state, the case of Gen
Ward, reported statement of the facts-an there.
upon their Chairman, Mr.. Wright offered two re.
solutions
, LIST That Gen. Wards conduct in relation &c
the Etna, and Chatham company, was de. ogatory
TO his duty as Senator.
2d---That he be expelled the Senate.
These resolutions were made the order Of the
day for Tuesday. yesterday and it was expected
would be adopted.
The pr inted report of the proceedings of tn.
committee, which is very long, was laid before
the Senee at the time of the reading of the same
all having been previously prepared. The fact.
ascTiained by the committee in relation to Gen
W's conduct, are in all material points, the sam.
as heretofore published the trials Of David Ba-
kei in this city.
The House Of Assembly was occupied nearly the
whole OF Saturday, in discussion of the claims o.
MIR Astor TO certain lands fh
We learn that the Barracks occupied by the
troops at West Point, were destroyed by fire on
"Wednesday night Ib.
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