The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-06-17
From The Ner York Courier
LONG ISLAND RACES.

The great trial 6f speed between the
North and South came off yesterday on the
Union Course, l.. |. Never since the great
race between Eclipse and Henry, has the
sporting world been so much excited. Con-
lldent OF success, the partizaas Of the Nc:'h
had for some days past been most liberal
IN their bets, In order 10 induce the South
ern sportsmen to back their iayorle steed.
The Soulhrous understood their game, and
PLAYED IT well. Flushed with the antIcipa-
lions of an easy victory, the hackers of the
Northern horse at length we're inconslder.
ate enough TO propose large odds on the
event three TO two were freely offered, and
as freely accepted, and bets 10 an enormous
amount we're consequently made. John
Bascombe, horse OF great Southern cele-
brity, was the selected champion OF that
part Of the Union, whilst Post Boy, of equal
distinction on the turf, was the chosen ia
youte OF the Northern sportsmen.
At an early hour yesterday the steam.
boats were crowded with vehicles OF every
description from the coach and four down to
the humble cart, aud with pedestrians OF all
sorts and sizes. The road from Brooklyn
TO the race course presented most lively
scene, and from the hours OF ten TO one,
living stream appeared 10 pass along II;
the number of spectators on the Course Is
yarlousIy estimated at from fifteen TO twenty
thousand, and the scene was one OF the
most exciting ever witnessed. The back.
ers OF Post Boy were prodlgal in their Of.
iers TO bet, and found ready customers.
AT few minutes before two o'clock the
bugle sounded call for the competitors,
and the steeds were brought TO the starting
post. They both appeared 10 be in perfect
condition. John Basconbe is a bright
chesnut, and Post Boy dark bay. On the
zap OF tile drum they started IN beautiful
sly e, and at rafting pace, Post Boy tax.
Ing the inner track. Al the end OF the FIRST
half mile Bascombe took the lead and kept
Il during the whole heat, coming ia at least
fifty yards ahead OF his antagonist Meth.
er OF the horses appeared the least distress.
ed. The hackers OF Post Boy still retain.
ed confidence IN their tavorte, and offered
trldlng ODDS that he would win the succeed
lu- heat Their opponents were not slow
IN accepting their oilers, aud bets TO a
considerable amount were again made Oh
! The event.
The time Of running the first heat was
seven E4luules ioTts .ntae seconds.
Al the euI Of thlfty minutes, the horses
were again summoned by the busle to the
starting post. Ddscombe made a false start,
and ran nearly quarter OF a mile before
he was stopped and beng again placed, al
the usual slglal both started in beautiful
style, Bascombe taking the inner track, and
leading. Never, on any occasion, was a
more beautiful race seen. Throughout the
whole four miles the horses were close u
each other. Occasionally Bascombe would
increase his speed aud leave his rival a
few lengths behind, but BY the free apphca.
I ton of the whip aud e91r, Post Boy wa,
urged 10 his former po5ftlon, and although
! repeated efforts &c made 10 push hin a
/ head Of Bascombe, they were always de-
iested by the consunmate skill Of the lat
! ler's rider.
The last mile was gloriously contested
I Bascombe still continued the even, easy
+ tox.lIke pace with which he Sc, out, auC
Post Boy close at his side, straining every
nerve to outstrip his adversary, but IN vain
they reached the winning post almost necl
aud neck but Bascombe still being ahead
was declared tue winner.
The period 10 which the heat was rur
was screen minutes ftty. one and Ia u Sc
combs.
The age Of the horses is rising years
both are beautifully formed but Post Bo,
appears most powerful. Bascon,be va
rode by Willis, the groom Of Col. johnson
and Post Boy by Kirkpatrick, Of grea
celebrity on The Northern courses. Ii i
generally admitted that more beautiful
race Vas never run On tic JnIon Course
aud every body, except the losers, Ieit th'
ground perfectly satisfied with the day
sport.