Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-07-02

llchIy Cultivated and delightful. Whlo contenl
plating it, Harry's thoughts wcro far differently employ
ed. In answer to remark of mine on the charming
change in the appearance of nature, wrought by tho
shower he exclaimed Ayc, my boy, this will put the
course into prime order. iIighfyer will win in
ter" I'll bet seven Highhyer," said jockey
looking gent. to his companions, as they troted swiftly
past us. My friends countenance frightened. "Thcy
have some confidence in tho colt, you see" Here we /
swerved 10 the left, make for carriage and
four that was spankng the road The company talked
loudly. EYES," said one, 'IHghyor is fine colt, and
he beat the best OF Watts stock last year in prime /
style but have heard that he is not quite up to the
mark" II will lay hundred ersn, against him." said
young swell in the of the carriage, who held
Il betting book in his hand. The knowing seem
to say he is not TO have it, looked at Harry: the
siIrk had left his face, and it considerably length
ened. "Well," said he, 81 hope 1 may VIM if not
but shall see" BY this time the tall Gothic
of the ancient minister of b began to show itself
over the tree tops and in short time dismountcd
at the door of the Tiger Inn. The town cram
med with people from Hull, York and all the neigh
bourg towns that we began to fear that should
be able to obtain bed. But money, that al-conquer
ing agent stood us in good stead, and, by n pay
ing about four times the usual price, accom-
modatcd. ,
Next morning Harry at the door OF my chamber
by seven o'clock. Come, Jem, get up, and let's take
ride to the ground. They'll be airing the nags
this morning. and can see what sort of figure the
colt makes among them" immediately rose and dres
sed myself. The morning was beautiful The ground
was, as Harry had presaged in fine condition. The
rain of the evening BEFORE with small quantity which
had fallen during the night had given slight degree
of elasticity to the turf We found Harrys nag in tho
very best possible ordcr.healthy, full of spirit and
trained to point. As he took his gallop, his points
and PAGES were infinitely discussed by a number of
sporting men who the ground. We were soon
Joined by Mr.. Curricomb the trainer who seemed very
sanguinc of success. He said, however, that he had
reason to believe that the bites making party
against us they and all in favour of Squire
Watts mare. ''However must keep close" CONT
nucd he, land know shall run away from the field"
During the remainder of the morning, was asonished
at the nonchdLrnce with which Harry spoke of the forth
coming cvont,-an event which almost a II he pos
scssod in the world might be said depend The truth
is, he never allowed single doubt of failure
his mind. 1t was in his opinions thing; and he
seemed though he had already got the money in his
pocket AT length the bustis in the street, the crowd
swept past the windows, all rushing like mpetuous
and noisy torrent i'll direction, gave notice that it
was Tune TO repair TO the of action We
: dinghy got into saddles and Joined the stream.
what an aninating scene is racc-coursel The sun
SHINING on the Tapping canvass of the tcnts the flags
winch surmount them gaily futtering in the breeze
and the whole ground alive with happy human beings
What infinite variety of character presents itself to
inc eye OF the Observer Look at the of bonny
horkshlre asses dressed in all their Sunday finery
There thoy laugh loudly, and crack their nuts an; look
as happy as though not existed in the world. The
Jolly yeomanry crowded in the various booths smo-
KING their pipes and drinking their ale. while they
make their petty wagers the events of the race
Here you trace the keeneyed sharper looking out
Tor the nOccats, and here the proyvlng pch-pocket
VINO seems almost to be nosing his game among the
crowd There is no grand stand on the B course;
consequently, we remained on horseback Harry
ted INTO the midst of knot of gentlemen, who were
busy making bets their various favouritcs with as
much eagerness though the fate of their existence
depended upon It, went on making my observations,
ana amusing myself with the various scenes which
surrounded me. At length the second bell rung /
cantered up TO the rails. Two horses already appeared
with the riders their backs. One of the latter was
CAD IN tho gay colours of Harlequin. This was Mr..
Watts mare. The other a yeIlew Jacket [ inn
medatey recognised the small head beautifully arched
neck and deop full chest of this horse as it walked
WIN the light springing step of mountain over
bostrod over TIER noa of 56 5e ssfds c they
IIUbfly H.
was general exclamation of admiration amongst the
crowd When the horses summoned 10 the start
perceived that al but three had withdrawn the owners
not choosing to let their cattle for defeat
almost laughed when the third competitor take
ms stand beside the two beautiful creatures already mem
toned 1t was i'll formed little geding with sranoe
twist IN hind fetloc5 which gave it an
OF ameneSs. was told that it horse lately pir
chased from the north by wealthy farmer in tho neigh
bourhood, who, imagining that had some rood sf,f
an II, had determined give it trial for the Gun He
had chrstendcd it Baldace, from the large patch of
white which disfgured its head. ssWen" thouqht +
the struggle will be all between the mare and colt
The signal was given and away they went Then rose
the cxutng cry of thousands-They'rc off! they're off,
The high mettle of Highyer would be Satisfied with
nothing less than the lead | saw his rider boldinr
hard back, and that it with difficulty he was
Kept from running off. The mare was stepping
steadily with her at his launches aud the gedne
whose rider wore crimson, crept along beside her.
the ropes. a swell of the land hid them for short
Time from our view When again caught sight of
them they were still in the position They pas
sed us almost together, and few individuals bepon
TO o'r bets on Baldacc, which eagerly accepted
Again they disappeared behind the rising ground The
minutes were eargcrly counted and opinions were ha
zardcd as to the position in which they would now an
pear this being the final push 1t TO be the pre-
dominant idea, that the serving for strong
efort. Every eye rivitted the spot where
they would again emerge to view. At length thew
darted INTO sight, Hghfyer still leading, at rafting
pace and the geldng evidently exerting himself to push
past The mare had lost ground, but she was pursuing
ef course at seads pace. At length the straight run
lay before them, and the three horses were seen Avin
the goal almost togethcr yet evident that
gniyer had the advantage. Every eye followed their
track win eagerness, they seemed almost to devour
INC ground in their speed. Its Hghhyer's race
Now bigbfyerG heard in all directions s,A tbou
sand to one on Highfyer" repeated young seent1e-
nan VINO was near me. "Ah. by Heaven, little Bald
race VIII pass him! No! he has it, he has it," ssNow
wan, now Wattn bawled the Yorkshircman as the
mare made two or three bounds towards adversaries
one was exhausted in the effort for she Immediately
slchened and Jagged behind. Highhyer and the other
were now neck and neck, the riders ashinp and SPUR
ng and almost throwing themselves from the saddles
WIN eagcrness to win few more springs must decide
It, tney darted past tho winnng-post and inrmedi
a'eiy the air was rent by immense shout BaldEce
nad won by head. When the first excitement of the
moment was over, looked about for Harry but he was
no "ilero TO be seen remained to sec the Jockeys
Welghedj and, nc did flcn I .asst.,1SJ