The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-27

was to come off between two double teams Oae
was driven by Mr.. Martin and the other by Mr..
Simon Dyke The latter, after considerable trial
gave up the contest and paid forfeit, he could
not get his pair tolac in unison, and wisely thought
was Of little use contesting the matter though he
took every pains to the contrary.
| The next piece OF sport was for purse Of fifty
dollars, best in 5, in harness.
l. II Jones enters CHI. 6. Tom Moody red and black
jacket and black cap
q c. Berthe enters b. m Indian Queen green jacket
| and black cap.
3 H. woodruff enters br 6, One Eyed Riley white
Cleo. Metz.er enters Oh. 6. Young Neptune yellow
jacket and black cap. is-
Each was driven by the parties who entered
them, and showed well, particularly the oh. 8. Tom
Moody, which was much admired; One-eyed Ri
ley never looked better, and under the able hands
| of Hiram much was expected from him, and be-
tween him and Tom the honor of favorite, previ-
Gus to the start, was divided; the Indian Queen
also appeared in first rate order, and there was
something of a sneaking kindness towards her.
though not to any great extent. Tie odds were,
previous to the trot, to on the field against any
one beyond this there was no telling whether the
One-eyed or Tom Moody had the cal-both being
alike supported.
After they were placed in the order above, there
was somethin like Is attempts at start before
| the word was. given, and the Indian Queen took
the lead, closely waited on by one-eyed Riley, but
rounding the bottom the latter broke, and Tom
this example was followed by the Queen, whereby
| shell ost some three or four lengths at the mile
post Riley again broke, which threw his chance
for this heat almost out of the scales When
near the Tom broke, and the Queen went
in front, closely followed by Riley, who strove
hard to reach her, but in his endeayors 10 do
| so, as he came round the top, broke, and lost
ground but soon recovered, but not sufficiently 10
lead home, where the Queen reached some i've
| or six lengths in advance, performing the mile
in 2 minutes so seconds; Tom second, One Eyed
third, each about the same distance from one ano-
Their, Neptune a dozen lengths in the rear.
In the second heat Tom led, and close on his
| quarter was the Queen, One.Eyed about length
behind the other, two. They kept much in this
| that Tom had it all his own way, but down the
strait course Berthe used every endeavor that whip
and good driving could accomplish, to come up,
but it was no go. and Tom came in about three
lengths in front, One-Eyed Riley about the same
distance behind the Queen; Neptune as before
| This heat was performed in minutes Az seconds
| Previous to the next heat it was two to one on
Tom and no takers. The start was very similart to
the previous, but on nearing the onefourth, Riley
made bold push for the lead, but in his endeayors
found Tom In his way somewhat and was Obliged
tie ground, otherwise he looked very like winner
| of the heat On reaching The judges stand they
were very similar to the previous heat, only Nep
| tune was rather more distant with his anquaint-
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| seconds. tee
For the fourth heat Tom led closely waited on
| by the One-Eyed, but near the bottom the latter
kept to the one-half, after which Hiram increased
his speed and went before her; at the top they
| were well up together Neptune In the rear, Tom
there was pretty brush made for home, but Tom
was too much for tn en- kept his position and came
| in winner in minutes 50 seconds.
| The following is the summary
Indian Queen. ...... ............'".a .
One eyed Riley. .....".....".
'''s Tippe,. 1850 a:47 asa a:se
The attendance on the ground was but limited
throughout, and it was past O'Clock ere the sport
terminated.
MONTREAL RACEs.-These races commenced on
Wednesday last. The following is the result Of the
The Montreal stakesyof s25-neara mile and a
Mr. Davids Dr. m. Princess Royal, years. ......I
Mr. Laws CHI. Missisquo Lass. ........ - 2
MATCH FOR ElO0-Two mile heats
Mr. Mitchell's Truxton,. .............l
NIX ra''n' 1A"s' Time am. ss.1m.7s
The Turf Club Purse, of ESQ, added to Sweep
| stakes of f5 each, p three mile heats.
Mr.. Psgeaus oh: h. dosport years DID,. ........l
aT he' LADIES' Purse Of eco. added to sweep
s wnssr 9 sa i 81 CLAIMED sao one mule heats The
Mr. Delisles gr Little Wonder, years. 2 On
Mr. Hendrckson's b. m. sadore. years., $3.50. .dn
SECOND DAY.
The Proprietor's Purse Of ESQ, added to Sweep.
stakes of 70 los. each. p; one mile heats.
Mr. Mitchells bay c. by Emancipation years..
The time Of the first heat was m Sc g.; the Sc
cond m. 55
The Garrison Plate, of E45 entrance f3 los
s ~ y mls ne heats corr,ns,,sr s,ed
Mr. DArcy's Goth Regt) CHI G. Fire Fly. 20 2
Mr. Aeyne's s9.h Regt) CHI Sailor Boy, aged. dist
The st. Pierre Plate, of ego, added TO Sweep
stakes Of co los. each PIP; distance near mile
Mr. Hendrickson's bay m. Isadora, years. ...I
| Mr. Fox's File Leader, aged. .................3
| Mr.. Mitchells CHI. h. Truxton. Northumberland
Mr.. Pageau's Henry Martin years. ......"...".4
| INTERESTING FROM CANADA.-Our advices from
Montreal are to the Oath inst. inclusive. All the
provincial politicians seemed, at that time, to be
absorbed in the formation Of a new ministry. Ac-
cording to the Herald and Pilot, the following gen.
| tlemenwill compose the cabinet-
| President Of the Council Mr.. Viger Secretary, Mr..
Days Attorney General for u c., Mr. Draper Attorney
General for L. Mr. Smith; Solicitor General for u c.,
Mr. Sherwood; Solicitor General for L c.. Mr.. Chabot;
Commissioner Of Crown Lands, Mr. d. B. Papineau Re-
| Merritt.
There appetrsto be strong French infuence,in
this Ministry, ard therefore determination on the
part of the government to continue in their conci-
atoms to the French Canadians. 1t seems to be the
smoothest course for Sir Charles Metcalfe to take
as it u.s. in its organization, fraught with far less
difficulties than anyother
The Montreal Herald of the Oath inst, gives the
following additional intelligence relative to the
riots on the Beauharnois Canal -
We regvet learn that the strike among the Irish Ia
borers on the Beauharnois Canal Of deeply dis
graceful nature than first anticipated for they not