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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-01

TROTTING MATCH OVER THE DEACON CoUksk,
YKsrERpAy-It was announced that match for
$1,000, three mile heats, both to 60 az they pleased
was to come off over the above ground yesterday,
between W
SsSs spsss G. SWEEP sh Sir s %i Sis.
1t was matter OF doubt for some time whether
this match would come off in consequence Of the
state of the weather, but slight cessation IN the
rain about five O'Clock the animals showed forth
for the struggle At first the Jersey was the Ia
vorite, but on their showing before the stand the
tables were turned and Sir William took his place,
and most lively field Of betting went on for
some time. The ground was in most woiul
plight, not fit for or beast, yet they bravery
faced it, and went forth In gallant style, the Jersey
taking the lead for the first two miles at respecta,
BILE distance in advance, but afterwards showed
evident symptoms of being overloaded, and lost
ground, Sir William in short time going IN front,
and taking il easy for the rest OF the way home,
which he reached some 60 or 10 yards IN advance,
evidently showing he could make the distance IN u
much less time.
For the second heat, Wheelan Judging that his
weight was some thing too much for the Jersey, up
wards OF Is lbs over, M'Loughlin mounted with
little or no better success. The trot was much as
in the former heat, and Sir William came in win
ming the stakes easy, though not without an ar
duous struggle the part OF the rider to the con-
trary. The final result stood thus:
Sir william, 9. spicer,. ...........".
Time,... .......... -. .SSS-s ~
There is little doubt but that the former could
have won The first heat in about ID to ~ II there
had existed necessity for il.
purse OF 800 was announced to come on the
day. but owing to the state OF the weather, II
was postponed to another day. The attendance on
the ground was much more numerous than could
possibly have been expected, such day as II was,
the rain falling in torrents at different intervals
QUEBEC RAcEs.-These races commenced on
The 23d ult. and were numerously attended On
the first day, her Majesty's plate OF fifty gulneas
was won by Mr.. Grey's b. m. Bar Maid, beating
distance.
Time Of first round am 49, los
second heat First round, an 1873
third heat First round, On. s2s
The purse Of ESQ was won by Mr.. Mitchels b h
Truxton in two heats, beating two Others me
Prince of Wales purse of E25, was won by MI
Henrickson's b. m Isadora, in two heats, beating
two others
On the second day, the Metcalfe stakes Of f4(
was won by Mr.. Mitchell's b. b. Truxton in two
heats beating two others. The Garrison plate 81
ESQ, was won by Mr.. Caughlin's br m. Darymad
in two heats, beating three Others The Scury
stakes of ELS was won by Capt. de Saumarez't
Signal in two heats, beating three others.
won the hurdle race Of ego in the first heat, dis
tancing two others. The Turf Club purse Of E3t
was won by Mr.. Mitchell's Truston in three heats
beating two others The Innkeeper's subscription
plate was won by Mr.. Henrckson's b. m lsadora
in two heats, beating two others
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NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION. takes place
'o-day. In 1912 the wing majority was 4s92. and
a lSAo it.wss l2vbeA
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YACHTING The following yachts will leave this

Gimcrack, Mist Spray,
lanthe, Coquette,
Nina Dream
Lancet, Cygnet,
Emma, Petrol.
These beautiful vessels are to have trial oil
speed of Newport before their return. They be-
long to New York, Newburg, Philadelphia, BaltI-
more, and Boston, and make the prettiest little
feet that ever ioaled On the ocean.
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Ou- Fer the ssushsra Maui sss fourth pass
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ANoTHEn EXCURSION Gee advertisement in
another page for the Mechanics Institute West
Point Excursion. This excursion will afford more
pleasure 10 those who go than most any other
excursion again this season. The Brass Band have
pesa engaged
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MLrrARY.-A grand military review will take
place at Camp Mercer, Princeton, this afternoon at
about 4P. M. The Governor OF the State, General
Scott, and many officers Of high rank. will be
present Citizens and military companies who de-
sire to visit the encampment, will be conveyed
there and back by the railroad. The Highland
Guards, Captain Craige, OF this city. take the
morning train for the encampment. The troops
are commanded by Gen. Goodwin, Of Paterson,
who distinguished himself on the lines, during the
ate war, in the gallant Pixies regiment.
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IMPORTANT FROM HAYrI.-The Osceola, Sylves.
to the 18th Of July.
There appears to have been another revolution in
Hayti. A black philosopher, named Santa Anna,
had been proclaimed President on the 10th 1t was
his intention to discharge all the new officers and
reinstate the old ones-those probably who served
under Boyer. Polydillia had been appointed Vice
| President.
Who this Santa Anna is we cannot tell. Being
black the of spades, we suppose that he can.
| not be Santa Anna Of Mexico.
AFFAIRS IN VENEzUELA-PUEKTo CABELLo, July
| Both, 1874 considerable excitement has existed
among the people OF this country for two three weeks
divduals and enemies of order and legal government
small armed party Of OF bad character entered one
OF the towns oil the Interior liberated the State prisoners
added them to their force and alter committing outrage'
upon the inhabitants marched throughother scryins
down with the government; fortunately, the govern
ment took the active and energetic measures tor the
apprehension, by ordering the troops IN pursuit The &C
viy Of the troops dispersed the dsturbers OF tn,
public peace, and made prisoners OF several appears
by the declarations Of the prisoners that they were nst
though their have yet not been made public by
he authorities. The period for the election Of Vice
President approaches and is 10 be hoped that nehDl
may occur during the which Is an exciting an,
agatng moment to disturb the present perfect tranquil
~ Of the Republic.
Prices Of produce tosisy-Coee u a SC per ID. d,
l2c per ID Indigo, r. rs per ID, nominal no sale
transpired recently cotton 81 &c nominal price
hides 81 &C. per b. in demand; Cocoa, super quality
| $22 2at per 100 lbs.; mddling, SIT ais
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are again above water Many houses changed
their positions during the recent high water and the
streets became filed with sand, drift WOOD &c. The sps
pesrance OF those towns has bean sadly altered and i'm
ense injury done TO them 1t L spprehended that there
will be much sickness the American Bottom during
the next two montha
The Jeasrson City Republican says: 1.-THE late unprs-
cedented se in the Missouri appears to have effected
entire change in the channel OF the river at this place.
Where, short time since there every appearance
Of the formation of bar threatening the ruin of our
landing the main current and extensive bar
forming the opposite side.s ST Louis Rfp judy ~
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TALES, RHYMES AND ESSAYS.

RY PROFESSOR RICHARD S. EVANS, Coun-
sellor at Law, author of Witch Creek, the Ger
man Student, &c.
CONTENTS.
PART FIRST, TALEs.-The Indian Coquettes or
the Mohawk Girls, dedicated to the Coquettes OF
Washington; the Deserted House; the Pirate Count
the Demon Bride.
PART SECOND, PoErRY.-Translatons and lmita-
tons in Verse, from the Portuguese Spanish, ltalian
German, and Arabic languages.
PART THIRD EssAYs.-lst, on the falsehood of
Gloomy Theories ID, the policy of increasing the
Territories of the United States on every favorable
opportunity, and the future renewal of the Congress
Of Panama; Sd, expectancy of extending promotion
to privates IN the Army and Navy; 4th, evils OF
meanness and parsmony in public salaries; 5th,
means oil encouraging the emigration of the rich
well as the poor to this country 9th, influence
upon public prosperity Of having men of genius al
the head of affairs, illustrated by the examples OF
history.
The above work is nearly ready for publication
Many of the articles appeared originally in the Jour
nails and periodicals. april 10 dlw2nw2m
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TEXAS.

MI EXICO, Texas, and Yucstan, in rs a, with an
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Visit to Texas through those parts mos, interest
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Folsomr translation of the Dispatches Of CorieA,
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STATE RIGHTS.

respectfully solicit, of all parts OF the country
patronage for my work on this momentous sub
Jeet 1t Is an entirely impartial and careful nyesii
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ana having no partisan or personal object whatever
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The appreciation with which the work has been re
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The subject will continue to be one of great and
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1t remains only for me more particularly to offer
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In ordering it Should any person be pleased to
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Washington City, March %, 1874.
April 9th, 1874 Since the insertion of the above,
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LETTER.
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throughou) contend for similar principles. My de
cided and unqualified opinion is, that your work
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and other literary Institutions; and permit to say
that feel proud yet humby so, that God has spared
you through the various vcissitudes of life to give
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r. TAYLOR.
NEW MUSIC,

NEW MUSIC.
lust received at the old established Music and
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w. FISCHER.
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DiANO FORTES.-W. FISCHER has recently
Il received four superior Piano fortes, from that
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a CAhD.-the undersigned having under the
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