The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-09
suortins Intelligence.


day over the above course. II was certainly not
such fine affair as the day previous, but from The
the well known abilities Of the different animals,
a more equal trio could not have been selected
The attendance on the ground was very respecta-
ble-not so numerous as on the previous day. The
weather was most beautiful and the course in good
order, though rather dusty. The betting previous
to the start was Sir William against the field, at
forwards Is to 20 upon him, and some business was
done at the latter figure. The match was purse
and stake for $50O-three nile heats, under the
saddle
H. Woodruff names b. z. Ajax
Geo spcer CHI. & Sir william
8. Mclaughlin names 6 Jersey Blue.
They were placed in the order above, and after
few attempts, went of for the first heat, Sir Will
liam leading, closely waited on by Ajax, Jersey
Blue some length or two behind, going round the
bottom; when near the Sir William made a bad
break, and Ajax took the lead, and before the
other recovered, was some 20 or 30 lengths In ad
vance. Shortly after, the Jersey broke and tell
behind. They came In IN tins positioon the flrsi
mile, it being completed in about 2 36t When
near the tor the second mile, the Jersey came
up and >plcer made another bad break and came
in ut the end OF the second mile IN very similar
the third mile, not going very fast until near the
J. wheie Hiram appeared to increase his speed, bnt
his horse so swerved from one side to the other,
that he did not gain much on the othefs, as .ney
proceeded in straight forward course, being Well
together, but Ajax came home some 10 or ZOienglns
in advance, the Jersey Blue near the distance
The betting now took a turn-it was 10 to on
Ajax, and 2 TO that he would take the next neat
At the start Hiram took the lead, though all were
we'll together. When near the quarter, AJAX broke
and Jersey Blue went In 'front.' and the pace up the
back stretch was most beautiful all close together so
that table-cloth would cover them; but near the
top Ajax broke and fell behind, and Sir William
went in front. twas pretty trot round the Top
and down the straight side; where AJAX maze up
good gap but Sir William led home about, tor the
first mile, two lengths in advance, IN 2'3S AT the
bottom Jersey went up, and at the quarter tney
were all well up together, but on nearing the nan
Ajax fell off and ere they reached the hree-quar-
tiers was some 20 lengths at the tail end, Sir VIII
| liam apparently leading Immediately aiter or
William broke, but soon recovered MS former po-
| sltlon and led home tor the second mile. Up We
back stretch for the third mile, when nearing the
half, Ajax made bad break, and 1t looked very
| like a distance for him ere he recovered, winch
threw Sir William again In front, and ne main
some 3 OF lengths IN advance, performing the
heat in S9.
The betting previous to the third heat was about a
and up TO the mile they kept well together, but
here Hiram made play, and shortly after broke.
but soon recovered they made the first mile in
front, and Jersey Blue about the same behind Ajax,
completing the first mile in A. They Kept wei
together to the hail. where IT was most beautiful
and txcitng trot. When nearing the !, AJAX ap-
and on nearing the judges stand. ne and SIT Will
liam were abreast OF each other. and round the
bottom and up The back stretch they were pretty
we'll thus but after passing the 4, AJAX broke, nu'
soon recovered and at the end Of the second mile,
Spicer came in about three lengths IN advance,
Mclaughlin about the same distance behind Hiram
1t was now still more exciting t1ot, ana an az w s
near the 4, Sir William broke, and AJAX came IL
'front.' and led home until within about ~ lengths Of
the desired spot, when he broke, amid loud shous
Hx.~ rod a N
was in front and home some three or four lengths
in advance completing the last three miles AND
winning the stakes III SOY !,
There was as much done by those present In the
betting way on the election on the sport, II mol
more. All bes on Henry Clay were readily taken
at evens, and there was an attempt TO get some
little odds, but 1t was mo 60. Ihere were
few hundreds staked on the result.
Foor RAcE.-A preparatory foot race to the
great event is TO come off tomorrow, on the Bea
con Course Those who are at all DESTROYS to see the
different competitors for the great prize. Monda,
next, may have the opportunity on this occasion,
as they are expected 10 be present Those VINO
are inclined to bet on the affair may have an op-
portuni,y of Judging which s the best, aad conse-
qiently, supporting their opinion more satsIacto-
rly by being present to. morrow.
TRIAL OF THE NEW CUrTERs-The two new
iron cutters Legare and Spencer, propelled ny The
submerged screws of Hunter and Ericsson, have
had their trial of speed and efficiency. What the
result was,I lis not yet publicly known. We hear II
stated, however, that both will, in the mlldest
manner be condemned as not suitable for the ser
vice of cutters Let US have the official report,
and see on what ground such decision is made.
II is to be hoped, however, that no such decision
has been made, and that both vessels were found
to work well and efficiently.
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Tn Cur
law reports, will be found case which has been
brought up before Judge Kent the result OF which
involves bets to the amount of $4,000 or $4,000
Il has created much interest in the sporting world,
and was the chic! subject of conversation amope
the sporting gentry on the Beacon Course yester'
day. One witness, whose testimony was not i'm.
portant, was examined. The case will be resumed
this forenoon.
Corsu1. GENERAL OF HAMBURa.-Albert Schu
macker, of Baltimore, has been recognized az such
by the President.
Personal Movements.
Bishop Kemper la had recently very narrow escape
from drowning
Mr. Jacob NJ. Nicely was recently killed by lightning,
Isaac H. Wright has been nominated, in opposition to
| q Adams, for the Norfolk district
Hon. Wes ?. Magnum, N. c. Is dangerousy Ill at his
residence in that State.
General Clark Of Washington county addressed de-
mocratic meeting at Plattsburg, few days ago
Mrs McHpgh has been arrested in New Orleans for
whopping her husband ~
Bishop Fitzpatrick the portion Of the
Catholic church in Bangor last Sunday assisted by seve
raj OF the clergy from Boston.
Dr. Lynde deliver the address at the Somerset Cat
tie show the 18th inst, which is to Of at Nor
ridgewock.
| A MANOR TRIPLE HoNoRs.-James G Birney is
the abolition candidate for President of the United States
Governor of Michigan, and Member Of Assembly in the
same State.
| Factory BuRNEp.--The Wooen Factory OF
Gibson Smith Co.. at Proctorsville, VT, Yves destoyec
by Gre on the night Of the 9th nit part of the good
were saved. Insurance S4 600. which will not