Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-13
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Orrrcr "srrRir or rue TINES"
Siriy Thousand Spectators on ths Ground /,

the most thrilling AMI exciting race ever seen in
America ,-onc which throws in the sha le the cee-
DRAFTED contest between Eclipse and Henry. No
such time has ever been made IN this country and
whether we take into consideration the numter of
spectators in attendance, the amount Of the stakes
run for. OF the prodigious enthusiasm which perva-
ded the vast assenbage, rs the rival Champions Of
The North and The South alternately seemed like
ly to win the laurelled wreath of victory, this race
will go down through all Time rs the mos, tire.
mendous contest on record.
The number of spectators in attendance is estima
ted al between Sixty and Seventy Thousand per
sons, including members OF the Senate and House of
Representatives, and distinguished strangers from
the remoest sections of the Union. The Army and
Navy, the Bench and the Bar. and the Beauty and
Fashion of New York, were also represented while
the thousands OF carrisgcs of every color size and
description ndde to lnnumetable pedestrians and
equestTians, all combiged To make uD n tabeau
which has never been PARALLEL IN America,
In our endeavors To place in the hands OF our CO,
Temperatures aud correspondents, tho earliest possible
official intelligence Of this memorable rnce thew
will be kind enough To overlook any literal errors
In next Saturdays spirit OF the Times" our report
will be revised. We have only time lin order to
save to-nishrs mailsl TO give the simple facts,
which may be relied
The prospect OF the weather IN The morning was
unfavourablei but though at 10 O'Clock there was
slight sprnkng OF rain. it soon cleared OIL The
day was warm and pleasant, but with scarce a
glimpse oil the
The betting on Monday evening was a shade in
Boston's favor. Ga the course to day, however. in
order TO lay out their money, Bcston's friends were
obliged 10 bet 100 TO CO. and in some cases 10 1
There WAS so much money laid out previously that
comparatively little heary betting took place on
the course, though the backeIs OF each were san
gunc.
The race commenced at , o'clock, having been
postponed some time IN order "a have the course
cleared IN front OF the stands Thousands of pedcs
trans climbed over the pickets into the enclosed
space, and II with great difficulty tina, a apc
could be cleared for the horses. For more than "A
quarter OF mile IN front OF the stands the specte-
tors presented one dense mass, and the horses ran
through a lane not over ten feet wide The cor.
course was so immense that Notwithstanding The
stands were crowded with thous, nds and the
fences, carriages, trees, and every "bad emaence"
was coveted, there were vet some thousands who
could not obtain view OF the horses, and, under
the circumSta nces It is not surprising they over
threw all obstacles aud The fences at the same time
There never tods seen such ocean oil hats rs Won
looked down upon from the Club and Ladies'
stands The latter, Ivy the way, was appropriate
~ graced hy the presence OF 4 large number OF
the most brilliant OF our city bellies, who with hard.
ly an exception, gave the suffrage OF "ther most
sweet voices" to the beautiful daughter of Bonners
o'Buel
The champions stripped superhly. Boston was
unusually low, we thought, but his coat looked
and felt like satin. Fashions curb did no, seem 10
affect her n Ot, and otherwise she was in condit on
TO run for mans life. Joe Laird, FASHIONS Jockey
was nttired in light blue cap and Jacket: Gil
Patrick int Jacket and cap of dark blue; but every
one remarked that he was minus his spursl uay-
ing received their orders, mounted, and had their
siuhs taken up another hole, they both came up in
hue style, with running start foe
THE RACE
Boston went away with the lead on the inside
at rafting pace, leading the mare about length
down the bRek stretch the half mile was run I'm So
seconds. They maintained the same position 10
the end OF the mile, but after Fashion made
play, and thu pace improved. They made strong
running up the hill lat the half mile post) and
down the slight descent which succeeds, snd though
this seemed favorable ground for Boston, tho mare
gained on him, at this place, in this mile and plac-
ed herself we'll up. Boston threw ner off on the
turn. and led through clear, running this mile in
1901, (ihe LIST mile was run in 1881 The pace
seemed TOO good TO last, and Bostons friends M
he led olevery down the back stretch, were
scratching and enger" 10 take anything offered.
Again Boston led through this mic 1.-THE ; y beng
run IN l5i, but soon after, and 100 yards from
the ground where he passed Charles Carter Joe
Laird called on Fashion, and the phenomenon un
der him responded 10 1t IN such a style "a we have
never seen. She collared, and passed him in half
dozen strides, a. fight Of speed that BATTLES all
description and amidst cheers that could have been
heard Tor miles! Fashion made her challenge nf
ter getting nearly round the turn and took the tmck
opposite the quarter mile post Boston, however
like trump as he ~, did not give back an inch
and though IL was manifest Fashion had the foot Of
him, he gave her no respite. lie tapped her down
the back stretch for 800 yards. when Gil. Patrick
very sensibly took strong brncing pull on him
AMI bottled him up for desperate brush IN
The hill, where Eclipse passed Henry. Here
I'll. again let him out, but unfortunately he pull
Cd him inside near the fence th1t Boston
struck his hip against pos, and hittiag n sharp
knot or nai cut through the skin on his quarter
| for or inches! lie struck hard enough to ir
I Ia aNlU b..
but he soon recovered, and though at this moment
Fashion led him nearly three lengths, he gradually
closed the gap round the turn, and after n despo.
rate struggle NJ the quarter stretch Position won
cevefly, with apparently something IN hand 10
spnro, by length hnishng the heat in 1921 1.-THE
fastest heat 10y oil odds, ever run in America -
On coming out through a gauntlet Of several thous.
and spectators, excited 20 the highest pitch, both
horses very naturally falterod 1t the tremendous
shouts which made the welkin ring, but though
Fashion runs habitunlly with n loose rein, we have
/ no doubt she had something IN reserve and very
possibly could have made the heat in 1872
The time was kept on the Jockey Club Stand by
/ Mosgrs Robert L. and James Stevens and IN the
Judges stand 10y Senator Birrow, Of Louisans,
Hon. MIR Bolts, Of Va, and the official Timers. We
/ took the time OF each mile from the Messrs s.. be-
| tween whom stood. Mr. Neil, Mai Rnggo'd,
/ and other gentlemen Of ncknowleJgcd accuracy M
timers stood IN the same circle, and there was but
| n fraction % difference IN the time each declared
"by watches, too, not made m Kentucky =" Messis
3. made tho time 1888, but ne they kept the time Of
/ the hall. and in some cases. Of the querter miles
their difference Of but half n second from the Ii
mors in the Judges stand demonstrates the remark
able accuracy Of the parties.
The result Of the heat, was the more astonishing
10 few Of Boson's friends no one ever supposed
! Fashion could make TINS time, though she might
BgAr him. We were prepared 10 expect the best
Il time on record, an1 from circumstance which VIC
shall be excused, We trust Tor oluding TO here. Az
Il ter retiring 10 our room last light NJ the Astor
Il House, NJ late hour We had the pleasure Of n
| "domlclIary visit" from Mr. Long the owner Of
| Boston, and several mutual friends. The "p,fty"
| were ottitcd in costumes that would he esteemed
somcWhat unique out Of tho circle Of tho Marquis
Of WatohOrd's friends, who tide steope chasos in
their shirts and drawers Nevertheless there was
no lack Of iun or spirit. in the of an inter
csung horse talk" Mr. Long gave several
"noms," ono n which was that Boston would run
the lst heat "sufe," IN 1871 Said Mr. L., "he will
run the ist mile IN about l;53 tho % IN l:j2, tho
81 IN 1864, and tho 9Th IN ISIS" After he retired
| we made n memorandum Of tho time as a curiosi-
~ aftor the racs. And refer to il now, 10
| show thnt though beaten by tho Northern
Phenomenon, tho gallant Boston amply sustain
ed all tho expectations formed Of him from his
trials and previous performances. lie not only
made vastly better time than ~ ever did before,
but bcuot time than ever MAD been madol-Iime
mot quite ocpees the most wonderful achlevemonts
on the American Turf The vaunted performances
Of the Southern "cracksp NJ New Orleans, arc al.
most thrown in the shade, wonderful AZ they are
Il n a r ~ Nlat