Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-10

number Of ladies added to the pleasure of the
scene by their presence.-M Y Cour.
The following account of this race we copy
from the New York Evening Star, and is given
with the characteristic humor of the Editor of
that paper:
The Races-North against South.-I have not
been to horse race since the great contest be-
tween Eclipse and Henry, on which the fate Of
nations seemed to depend by the intense inte-
rest created, and don't attend such sports I'M
less something peculiarly attractive is in the
wind. But hearing continued buz of North
against South-encountering host of strange
faces in Broadway, and number of tall, go8d
looking, middle aged men with drab hats, broad
brims, and top boots, looking very much like
the inhabitants south of Mason and Dixon's
line, l apprehended, as they say north, that
something of great consequence was under con-
sideration. So, hitching the little mare to the
green wagon, started alone for the race course;
but thought Of stopping for my friend Hale, Of
the Journal oFCommerce-but recollected in
time that he had some Scruples of conscience
on these subjects; so whipped up for Williams
burg ferry, and crossed with perfect ease and
comfort; recommend that ferry, but own
no stock In it; mems motives nowadays are
always suspicious. The road is excellent; and
the view from the hills about two miles from
Williamsburg superb-embracing the entire pa
norama of the city. The weather was clear,
cool, and delightful; and the crowds of car
rages, omnibuses, gigs, curricles, and horses,
looked like an invading army. The flags on
the race course were floating gayly in the wind;
the oyster stands were numerous beyond exam
Pile; turtle soup and cold cuts were distributing
in the Pavilion; here and there roly-poly ia
BILE, and now then the rattle Of the dice box
was heard on tables along the road. was
glad that Mr. Hale was not with met would
have shocked his morality. There were two
or three handsome equipages containing ladies
and gentlemen of color Altogether the scene
was quite animating.
About ten minutes after one o'cock-I like
to be particular as to time--the bugle sounded
to bring up the horses; the little riders, three
smart looking boys, paraded in front of the
starting pavilion, to hear orders and listen to
the established rules-having previously been
weighed The nags were then brought forth
sleek, smooth, and shining-Trifle, Shark, and
Alice Grey. took stroll among the knowing
ones to hear how bets were going on, and found
in few moments that our southern friends
were wide awake. Trifle was the general ia
vorite and bets were freely taken as Shark
maintained high reputation also; but when
the field was cleaned, bets where then offered
7rife against the field; which was offer too
opened their wallets freely, and the safety fund
notes circulated in abundance.
By the tap ofthe drum the horses started per-
fectly fair; the rider Of Alice Gray in scarlet, Of
Shark in navy blue, and of Trife finely form
ed lad and superior rider in sky blue silk
jacket Shark took the lead, Trif1e followed
close, Alice no great distance behind-all seem
ed to hold in hard. The second mile Shark
still ahead-odds rather in favor of Shark;
Johnny Raw near me, one hundred dollars
on Shark 8" l take" says a tall, quiet man,
next to me: thrusting a cut of old Virginia in
his mouth. The stakes were held by neigh
Dor. On the third mile .Trifle shot ahead Of
Shark with perfect ease, and kept ahead, CO
ming in the winner, and in no way distressed
Time, I'm. SIS.
Stocks rose considerably on Trif1e, and in
half hour the nags were ready for second
heat. Alice Gray led off and kept ahead,
showing that she was a clever creature; on the
third round Trihe, with great ease, passed them
all, and won the purse, Shark appearing dis
tressed and to my mind rather i'll.
The racing was good; Shark and Trife are
both fine nags, but on the whole the affair was
much inferior in character and interest to the
great Eclipse race.
We learn that Mr.. z. Butler and Miss Fanny