Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-05-24

of Va, and the official Timers We took
the time of each mile from the Messrs g.,
between whom we stood. Mr.. Neill, Mai
Ringgold. and other gentleman of ack.
nOwledged accuracy as timers stood in the
same circle, and there was but fraction
OF difference in the time of each declared
''by watches, too not made in Kentucky"
Messrs s. made the time 1888, but as they
kept the time of the half, and in some ca.
ses ofthe quarter, miles, their difference of
but halfa second from the Timers il
the Judges stand demonstrates the re
markable Accuracy of the parties.
The result of the heat, was the more
astonishing TO few Of Bostons friends
as no one ever supposed Fashion could
make THIS time, though she might
BEAT him. We were prepared TO en-
pect the best time on record, and from
circumstance which we shall be ex-
cused, we trust, for abiding to here.
A fter retiring to our room last night,
at the Astor House, at late hour, we
had the pleasure ola "domiciIiary vfs-
1t" from Mr.. Long, the owner of Bos-
ton, and several mutual friends. The
''party" were attired in costumes that
would be esteemed somewhat unique
out of the circle of the Marquis of Wa
terfords friends who ride steeple cha
ses in their shirts and drawers! New
ertheless there was no lack of fun or
spirit; in the course of an interesting
"horse talk" Mr.. Long gave US sew
eral "items," one Of which that Bos-
ton would run the 1st heat, "sure,"
in 1884! Said Mr.. L., she will run
the 1st mile in about 1853, the End in
1852 the Sd 1:54,and the 4th in 1855"
After he retired we made a memoran-
dunn ofthe time as a curiosity after the
race. And we refer to it now, to sh0b|
that though beaten by the Northern
Phenomenon, the gallant Boston am
| ply sustained all the expectations form.
ed of him from his trials and previous
performances. He not only made
vastly better time than HE ever did be.
fore, but better time than ever HAD
been made!-Time that quite eclipse:
the most wonderful achievements or
the American Turf! The Wanted per-
formances of the Southern "cracks'' a
| New Orleans, are almost thrown in the
shade, wonderful as they are! Blu
what shall be said of the winner, the
Incompatible daughter of Trustee anC
Bonnets o'blue! Too much cannot bt
said Of her, or Of her jocky. She rar
as true as steel, as game and honest
racer as was ever recorded of HigI
Melted Racer!
Both horses cooled out we'll. Bos
ton always blows tremendously ever
after gallop, but he seemed little dis
! tressed. Neither was Fashion; he
) action is superb, land as she came throu
t on the 4th mile, it was remarked tha
r she was playing her ears as iftakins
3 her exercise. She recovered soone
than Boston; and though her friend
now offered large odds on her, Bos
: toms were no less confident; the sew
y enth mile, they thought, would ''fetc
r her." After another endeavor TO clea
o a portion Of the track of the multitud
+ which completely took possession {
e it, both horses come up together fc
the
Second heat: Fashion led off with
!, moderate stroke, and carried him @
II the running down the back stretch viii
N a lead of about three lengths. Altt
s making the ascent of the hill Bosto
ID challenged, closed the gap and. lappe
k her. A tremendous shout arose {
IS all hands at this rally, but as it subs
" ded on the part of Boston's friends,
~ was again more tumultuous caugh BIT |
by the friends of the mare as she GU
footed him before reaching the head
the quarter stretch. She came throug
le Gu 1877 three or four lengths ahea
~ and kept up her rate down the emit
" straight stretch on the rear Of Il
of Course. Alter getting over the h
lie Boston, as before, made a rush al
lie succeeded in collaring the mare, viii
lie she, as before, again threw him o
N and led throughby two or three length
a, a in 1857. Gil. relieved his horse t
=. the next 600 yards, but instead Of W;
er ting for Fashion to ascend the hill
n. the half mile post alone, he called
lie Boston just before reaching it, and 4
30 two went over itnearly together no so
ne ner had they commenced the desce
re ding ground that gathering all his e
% ergies for a final and desperate efo
m Boston made dash, and this time
nd succeeded in taking the track.-T
I'd scene which ensued we have no wor
n TO describe. Such cheering, such b
as ting, and so many long faces, was ne
nd err seen nor heard before. After b
. ing compelled to give up the track, J
~ ~ Laird, with the utmost prudence al
a. good sense, took his mare in hand, al
rn gave her time to recover her win
ter Boston came through clear leng
MP ahead, having run this mile, the Sd,
nd 1854! But the pace was too good
he last! Nothing short of steel and catg
lP could stand up under such a pre-
W On the first turn after passing the star
Fashion now fresh acain. made da: