Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-31
RICHMOND. May 10.

last.
First Day "A sweepstake Of $500
was won by Mr.. WIN. r. Johnsons b.
c. by Contention, ia J heats beating Mr..
Bolts, Mr.. Craddock's and MIR. Clay's.
Time, m SOL m. 5S.
Second DIy-Two miles heats
PROJECTORS purse SsOO-Mr. Bots Phil
lis-Hr. Clay's Andrew Scroggin--M
Vests Charlotte Pace and MIR. Ross's
Blenheim.
This was one of the finest races ever
rnn. Public opinion was in much doubt
al the commencement, and soremained
until the last heat was actually run.
The betting however, as far as we were
advised, rather inclined to Charlotte
Pace and Andrew Scroggin, though
Philis and Charlotte in many cases,
were pitched against their male com
petitors. The day was fine, the course
in good order, and the most beautifully
W. have seen in the United States.
ist Heat The horses came up 10
good order, end at the signal made a
fair start. Ii was slastipg heat, each
horse in turn, except Andrew Scroggn;
I'VE wish Mr. Clay would give hm a
more christian name taking aud resign
ing the lead. For the first round, aud
considerable portlon OF the sec"gd,
Blsuhelm. Notwithstanding game foot.
discovered after he had entered the
track, Kept the lead, and promised TO
retrieve his reputation somewhat dana
ged by the run at Tree hill, IN October.
But Phillls passed him at the back OF the
course and retained the track until she
entered the quarter stretch, when CEafi' e.
Pace who had rraile her at short dis
lance behind, at once put up to Inc top
other speed, and came out a few lengths
ahead. 1t was evi dent that Charlotte,
PhiiIis and Blenheim, had contended IN
good earnest for the heat, aud that there
was among the three, great equality
of foot. Andrew whom we shall here
after call Giles) Scroggin, seeing his
opponents quarreling among themselves
for the heat, cunningly laid back and
pei hitting them to exhaust the mselges
just dropped in in time save his distance
Time, 3 minutes, Sc seconds.
I'd Heai Opinion was still at fault
the crowd judging by what had jus, oc-
CARED, anticipated victory for Chariot.
tie the judicious few, who reasoned
more closely, and whose judgments
were not to be dszzled by the eclst Of
saccess, foretoid the triumph of Giles
Serosgin. ,Blenheim's injury had be
come 50 apparent that II become neces
sary to draw him. This heat too was
most closely and undoubtedly contest
ed, and it was believed for tie greater
part of the time, that Poillis would take
it; she and Charlotte Pace alternately
gviag and taking the lead. But jus, be
tore entering the quarter stretch in the
last round, Giles began TO manifest the
superiority which he had hitherto chos-
en- to conceal. He passed Fhllis, lock
ed Charlotte Pace, and tor hundred
yards, they might have been covered
with blanket. Finally, entering the
quarter stretch, his snout was seen a
little in advance Of Charlotte's, and he
passed the Judges stand less Than a
length ahead Time, SIN SIS.
Sd Hea.--Tbe result was sill cousd-
cred very doubtful Philis was of ap.
proved good bottom-Charlotte was ev
identity sinking under her great exer.
tons and Giles beng only three Years
old, it was doubted if his bottom could
sustain him, in so protracted a contest
Had phillis thrown awav the first heat
with the good policy of Giles, the know.
ing oaes seemed to think her success
would have been certain; az it was
/ having coutend"d for both, It was feared
I she was too much ex ,austed to combat
! the comparative freshness of Giles
And SO il proved-for Charlotte falling
behind, and Giles aud PILLS contend
ing single handed, the latter after vi
gorius contest, was compelled to yielc
the purse to Giles. Time, SIN Sos
NEW YORK. May 20.
RACES.-The Union Course prom.
Use great sport. The match race be
tween the southern Sir Hal colt Reso.
/ luton, and the northern Duroc colt
Splendid, brother, on the dams side
to Lance and Eriel, takes place on
/ Tuesday next both large and bea utifu
three year old grays, Ill fine condition
and Justify from their appearance and
pedigrees, the expectation of a great
race.
The regular meeting for the three
days takes place on the Monday follow
iru O9th ;uat