Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-08-31

bon, where, in the of Spanish Interference against
him, large naval force with very strong and admirably
disciplined body OF English marines, is ready, at
ments warning, TO assist Donna Maria-Giobe s. TrdU
All quiet at Lisbon the 18th July. The fact OF
Don Pedro having landed being possession of Oporo
fully known in the city, feeling had up that
period manifested itself in favor of the Consuuonalsts
Extract Of a letter dated Liverpool, Jtiy 20.
Our markets, as noticed in of 10TH per Canada
main dull owing TO the unquet state OF France and the
evident increase OF Cholera here This fine weather is
quite favorable to the crops, which promise abundanty
ExrRAoRDINARY TRorrINc MArcH-The great
match between tho two American horses, Rater, the
property OF MIR. Osbadestone Rochester, the proper
~ of MIR Payne, Off yesterday according appoint
ment, on the ground between Whittleson Bridge and
Roys,on. Mr. .. backed his horse l000I TO Mr.. Ps
5OOt and the distance vast miles, and performed in
harness. Rather will be recollected, brought
to this country from America time back, in company
with the celebrated Tom Thumb, by Mr. Jackson aud both
horses were purchased by Mr.. Osbaldestone.
At the time appointed, the respective parties met at
Whteord Bridges and at this period considerable hrongs
OF spectators were collected all along the road who select
cd such elevated points likely 10 afford them the
most extended view of the trot
The articles specified that both were start at given
signal and that each should keep his side till he
clear length before his antagonist, when he might take
the course OF the roads but if called to- with view of
atiording facility OF passing he again to keep his
own side TWAS also provided that either horse broke
into gaop he be pulled up, and the wheels OF
the match cart moved back, the command of the
pire II was OF course, understood that there be
neither crossing nor ostng, and that the match to be
conducted in the fairest aud most honorable manner
These matters being all satisfactorily arranged the horses
which were in the immediate vicinity of the starting post
were brought 10 the post.
Mr. Osbaldesone, whose weight eleven stone under
took TO drive his horse; and Macdonald the Jockey,
was chosen 10 drive Rochester, his weight is about nine
stone Each was seated in march cart of the highest
possible constructions that of Rochester, understand,
being 10 pounds less in weight than that of Ratler and
the harness of both horses slender character
safety would permit Mr.. o. drove in common snale
bit, but Macdonald had bit OF description. MIR.
Osbades,one attred in short flannel jacket aud
his ordinary round hat; while Macdonald his jockey
cap and jacket, with Mr. Paynes coors-broad black aud
white stripe There several persons horseback TO
attend each match and clear the way, while
crowd OF spectators mounted hacks prepared TO
accompany them.
About half past twelve, all being in readiness, and both
horses eager Tor the start the appointed signal given
and the struggle commenced Both horses started speed
put kaer took the lead at tremendous pace, close fol-
lowed by Rochester The shouting and cheers now
deafening, and Rater being some lengths in advance,
took the crown centre OF the road Raer appeared
be gaining ground, and Macdonald, who at starting had
placed his whip in at the back of his match cart,
put his hand reach it, thinking it necessary TO APP
ply the persuader TO his horse to his notification how
ever, he found it had been either thrown taken out
At the end of two miles Raer nearly sixty yards
ahead and at this point the avote, 10 TO L. Macdo
maid was then supplied with small stick, which he used
and the stallion meded his pace and essened the distance
between himself and Rater who continued his almost in
conceivable pace, Mr. Osbaldcstone pulling apparently,
with all his strength at his reins. Afler this the stallion,
in increasing his speed, broke twice, and Macdonald
says, pulled up and backed but this will hereafter
appear, disputed. When we first caught sight from
the winning point of Mr. Osbadeone he was about twelve
yards in advance. Here Ratcr obviously broke into
gaop Tor few yards, but quickly resumed his rot, and
came on in the most gallant syeMr Osbadestone hold
ing him in and looking round with smile of triumph
Macdonald applied his stick increased his speed, and clos
et last upon ls antagonist till at last his horses head
close to his wheel Al this moment, Mr. Osbaldestone who
the centre of the road either from being called
by Macdonald or of his accord, drew little his
own side at the moment Macdonald trying pass
the direction. Both at this crisis close at
home that il impossible for Macdonald change the
fate of the races for in the Raer had passed
the winning post, the of Rochester touching the
wheel of his machcart the shouts of his friends pro-
claimed him the winner. MIR. Lawton, who the
pre for Mr.. Payne who behind the horses, now
exclaimed that Rochester had won, for that Raer had
broken, and had not been pulled up when he called
the Squire MIR. Osbaldestone denied that he had
heard any CALL which, from the noise that prevailed
more than probabe and reorted by saying n which he
was confirmed by Mr.. Engand) that Rochester had bro
ken twice, and that Macdonald, though called The last
Tune, had not pulled up and backed according the articles
Both horses of course excessively warm, but neither
showed any extraordinary symptoms OF distress Both Mr.
Payne and Mr. Osbaldestone arrived in town last night
and in all probability, the be pursued will be
settled this day at TattersaPs In the Interim the bets
on the match remain undecided but not so the bets OH
time. which are considered concluded Immediately
alter the match was over the parties holding the watches
repaired to farm house close at home where in the
sence oil several persons they produced and
ed, and from them appeared that the five miles had been
compleedby Ratler in precisely thu teen minutes and IT.
tyeSht seconds! That tosay seconds under the four
teen minues! degree of trotting speed, we have
before said unequaed in the records of rOtng in this
country.
Ascend apd more laboous match in which Ratler is
engaged, is TO come off on Thursday next beyond New
market on the Thetiord road He is matched TO rot in
saddle against Driver, the property of Mr. Lawton for
IoOo, thirty four miles; that is TO say, seventeen miles
out and in Driver is the poney which recently perform
ed seventeen miles within the hour at Smhan Bottom
is broken kneed, and altogether screlC look a and
yet his admirers are confident OF