Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-04-23
BROAD. ROCK RACES.

yesterday the Proprietprs purse $780,, milo
heats,l was ran for, and almost unparalleled con-
test occurred.
Five horses were entered-Waxey by Mr. Wa
son, Wormwood (brothor of Kate kearney,) by James
NJ. Selden-Restless (brother OF Starr by VIM Il.
Johnson--Litte Margaret by VIM. AImge-Morgia
ia ian upland fly by Mr.. Jno. Baker.
Of these, Waxey possessed the highest name. ha-
wing beaten Slender at Tree IIl and given other de
cisive evidence superior eetncss. lie was there
fore greatly the fayqprte, being pned against the
field.
The first iicat justified this con!idencs-Waxey
waited for his competitors under strong pull, near
~ from start ia noll. His power was universally adj
mIred, but his great superiority believed to have
o"crpowercd competition, and spo!t sport. This BIZ
lief was agrceably disappointed. In the first heat
MorgiaDa was distanced. 1ime-3m ;,os.
inthe second heat, Wormwond pu he'd at the VIC
tor ana put him up from the jump. lis spirit was
approved bat his capacity dstrusted. Nevertheless
atcra vigorous and beautiful contest, in which tIey
slashed several times, the heat vas taken by Worm
wood; who thus agrecably disappointing expectation,
was received will, loud Observation-Disclosures sd
vcd-time 3m. Sis,
His bottom believed unequal TO his foot, Waxey
was pronounced defeated IN. anticipation. Both he
and Norwood in the Sd hen,, fell in the rear ami
left the contest between Margaret and Restless.
Another close contest, which resulted in dead heat
! Time 3m. SOS,
| The 9TH heat, ii was supposed, must be won BY
Restless or Margaret-for Wuxey, although entitled
to run as the last dead heat had in fact, been
distanced and Wormwood barely saved his, And
SO 1t proved for although warmly disputed by both
J" a%ay and NORWOOD, the heat was taken by Rest
less-Wormwood dstanccd Time BIN. 57s
i Wormwood actually distanccd, and Margaret dis
tanced by the rule which requires Competitor to
win one heat in three, the contest was narrowed
down TO WaXey and Restless. Odds in favor OF
Restless Both he and Waxey had cooled off. and
blown out well, and looked much better than could
be expected after such hard service Fine running
was again exhibited, Waxcy showing unexpected
game, and keeping up doubt to the last Sympathy
against him at first, had now taken turn in his
favor lie was defeated nevertheless and this SC.
we're and protracted decided in favor of Resi-,
less. Knowing ones bit usual.
IL The show OF raco-horsos is unparalleled in ms
dern times
~ We have received ond shall publish with cxpo.
dltion' Mr. Barton's speechin secret session.
UIn consequence of the demise of Gen. smvlb
Congress did no business on Monday.
ri. IN, o., WAsHiSeTov, April 90.
The Funeral oPthc late General Alexandcr Srnyt,
took place yesterday, with all the customary oererno
mes ana MARKS OF respect Pursuant to the order
ticcrs of both Houses attended the funeral Il %
tended also by the President oftbe ITn;,od Sac
and the other officers of the Executive branch the
So;N tne Foreign Minister'S &c. The BODY
70 ihe nal ofthe House of Representatives, tLeu
s S IeHglons services performed by the Rev
Hr ost. chaplain of the House-those at the grave
The following gentlemen acted as Pail Bearers.
ar ar Mitchell Of Nd Mr.. Thompson, of Geo