Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-01-05
RACEs-LouIsIANA COURSE.


II is with infinite satisfaction we announce TODAY the 70
suit OF the matches which of over the Lou.
s,ana Course Friday last. II ia conceded by all who
witnessed II, without dissenting voice, far a. We can
Judge from the expressions of public opinion TO have sur
passed not only the brilliant achievements of the Am
erican tu but stands unequalled the annals of the ra
cing calendar throughout the world. Upon contrasting IL
with those trials OF speed which stand in bold relief in
the list Of the formidable competitions the race of
Saturday IN which Miss FOote capped the climax exceeds
them all in point of time.
The that preceded her coming-tlc undisputcd
merit of George arfiand acknowledged preensons of
Geo W. Kendall, with other attractions, induced larger
trong than mas attended the this Through
out the city and the Course the paaes Of the spectators
decidedly Miss FOotc the field giving from
three, and in instances far as five to
one Some advocated with sturdy zeal the nsisO George
Martin, whilst Others relying upon the Santa Re
OF Kendall were ardent aud vehement in his behalf The
day rather dsagrc cable and Northern breeze
casonaly sweeping along, those who had then mani
Tested great affection for cloaks and wrappers.
AT the summons all came 10 the stnnd in good order
Martin the track, EOote next and Kendall outside
At the signal Martin led off, Kendall following Foote IN
the running equidstant position they reach
ed the bAcksetch IN the second mie when Foote advanced
considerably but fell back they approached upper
turn, leaving Kendall in ocksep with Martin Thu.
they for distance when Focte passed Kendall and
made push the heat Kendall LAYING back and
only saving his distance Mis- Fooc had dsled too long
IN the back ground, making the gap wide in favor of
Martin il could be closed but in coming down the
first stretch she made desperate effort both coming in the
last mile with admirable impeuosiy Martin winning the
heat. There diversity Of opinion to time some
contending 1t 1885, whilst Others 1861 but rs it was
livery fair" will cotton 1854.
The second heat warmly contested. There was a
continued brush for miles passing the Judges stand
abreast. About the Of the back stretch Kendall
commenced falling back, Foote and Martin running in such
proximity that circus der of respectable qualifications
could hsye ridden both in position So they con
nued until they reached the upper end of the stretch when
Foote in 'front.' cheered by the shouts of the multi
ude winnngihe heat by length 7:39 In consequence
of unfortunate blunde OF Kenda's rider he was
refined at the stand the trd round and distanced
This untoward circumstance caused considerable reare,
throughout the crowd somewhat nitiRated however by
the consong doubts what the result would have been
\ had the accident occurred
Third Hsai.-Foote got the some 30 or 10 wards
but Martin oyerauled her the backsretch end ock ed
her both running side by side until passing the Judges stand
on the third round when Footc took the lead and kept to
/ the end of tie f-urth mile, winning in 7:5l.
As this race unparalleled in regard timc it was also
unsurpassed IN interest and excitement propoonate TO the
number spectators At the end of the second heat Fonte
was "dead lame" fact which spread purtal gloom over
the company, which few since had rcycled i'm
the exquisite joy Of the She WIS only temporarily
disabled, which made palpabe she came to the
scratch at the proper time gay and sprighy as morn
/ ing lark.-N u. TTOpic