Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-07
DOW ESTIC.
From the Charleston Courier, Feb. 81.
WASHINGTON COURSE.

HANDICAP PURsE-rnREE Mile Hears.
Inc annual Races over the WASHINGTON
Course were closed on Saturday.
Of the horses entered for the Handicao
Purse, on that day, Col. Johnsons Tribe. Col
Richardson's Little Venus, and Mr. Singleton,s
Mary Frances, were the only ones which came
to the post to contend for this days Purse
Bets were offered as high as four, aud in soma
instances as high as five To one, ON Trinc q.
gainst the field.
The day was unpleasant, but the wind wa,
not rs high as on the day preceding.
Trihe was evidently IN fine condition. Her
race on "Wednesday had not injured her in tho
least. Little Venus had run two heats the dav
before, and some feared that it might affect her
running this day. The start was equal, and
Lutte Venus took the lead, which shs
maintained throughout, Notwithstanding two vi
gorus Efforts were made by TriAe to pass her.
She evlnced the same speed and strength to-dav
that was manifested Yesterday Time of run.
ning-frst heat 5m 5Os
Inc start tor the second heat was good, AMI
Little Venus took the lead, but was hard prcss-
ed by Mary Frances for the first mile and baN
when The latter gave up the contest, and was
soon passed by Trfie, who came 10 contend
with Little Venus for the heat. Bets were still
offered, at this stage of tho race, of two 10 one
upon Triiie. The knowing ones were in error.
Tor Irhe was unable to press Venus in any
part ofthe ground. The heat and race were
decided in favor of Little Venus-tmc Of this
heat SIN. 49s
Mr.. Browns Lady Jane Grey, and Mr. Thurs
toms Redgauntlet contcnded for the swccpstakes-
which was won with ease by Redgauntlct
Alter the Race sweepstakes, another heat took
place between TrHe and Lady Frances for $500
aside The first two miles well contested.
but Irite was pressed no part of the third milo
1t remarkable fact; that Col Richardson tho
veteran Hero of the Tart, has achieved what M
sportsman has before done in South Carelina He
mas won three days out of four with Horses raised
IN the State, and of his Stud and breeding
General Hampton once won four days. but the two
best of his Racers were raised i'm Virginia. and he
was out part owner of them. The breed of Col
richardson's horses is unsurpassed in the u
o'ates, ana all seemed pleased that his efforts to
amuse, resulted favorably to his fine horses and
Prohtably to himself. There are no better Cosrsers
at the present day, than his Bertram, Jun and Lit
tie Venus.
1t is rumorcd that Col johnson has enou;rsd
what price Col. Richardson has placed upon his
Bertram, Jun. If this be SO, there is stro 10 evil
dencc to conclude that he is far above medic
Gritty.
The South Carolina Jockey Club have increased
considerably in numbers the present year-and
hne purses will be given again the next annual
races. The Club dined together the Thursday of
the race week, at the Carolina Coffee House, and
tho concourse of strangers and Jockies that sat
down to dinner was unusal!y great. Many songs
and toasts were given in good taste and humor
The two following stoasts record, to evince
the spirit and feeling on the occasion.
by Major Sedcn of Virginia-Clara Fisher and
Bonnets O'Blue, both admirable that we are
lett in doubt whether the Grey Mare is the better
horse.
BY Col. Hampton of South Carena-Our
Guest, Col. w. K. Johnson-The Napoleon of
the Turf.