The New York herald., 1845-08-05


lar feats and several overtures will be played by the
orchestra; the whole accompanied by popular bal
lads, sung by Mr.. Dennison, and dances by Mr.
Parsloe and Miss Pray.
NIpLo's.-Last night, Henry Placide, Burton NC,
drew crowded saloon. Tonight, H. Piacide ap-
pears again, and will suatain his original post in
Secret Service" The piece has been played but
once, and then elected the most enthusiastic appro
baton. We question if there bo an actor in the
country who can invest the character with SO much
interest as Mr. Placide. The Acrobats' last appear
ance but four. The very droll sketch OF "Mr and
Mrs. Pringle," Terminates the entertainments.
VAuxHALL GARDEN-Mr. ]. O'Conneu the won
derfn tatoed man, will appear this evening for the
lirst timc and will relate to the audience his mira
culous adventures. Young Francisco the Fakir Of
Angelina will also participate in the amusements of
this evening. To this is added the usual series Of
songs and Dances and it can be seen at once that
the bill is unusually attractive.
grand entertainment was given at the United
States Hotel Saratoga, Saturday by Mr. and Mrs An
drews, and Mr. and Mrs. Maeder Qate Clara Fishcr).
The Orphean Family gave concert at the Fe-
male Academy, Albany, last evening.
Sporting Intelligence.
PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCES ON
pretty good muster yesterday the above track to
witness trotting match for $3.50; also, hurdle
match between the Canadian horse Hops and the
celebrated pedestrian, George Seward. Previous
to the trotting the betting was Is to 70 on Reality
against Tip. Lady Tompkins was not mentioned,
it being generally considered that she was no two
mile nag.
Within few minutes Of the time appointed the
horses were ready to start 1t was for sweep
stake for $3.50, two mile heats, under the saddle.
l.-George Spicer names. b. Tip.
2.-George Yoangs !" b. m. Lady Tompkins.
3.-Jas. d. McMann {" .hr m. Reality.
They were placed in the above order, Tip having
the pole. After some Six or seven attempts at
strike pace, the word was given and they went
forth, Lady Tompkins and Reality we'll together,
Tip somewhat more than length be hind At the
drawgate he made bad break, and the other two
had nearly reached the quarterpole ere Tprecovered
himself At this point Reality appeared 10 have
the lead somewhat, and as they approached
the half mile, TIP made up considerable OF his lost
gTound me nan d mle IVA WAS M rd a n m I'M s
quarter pole Reality appeared to be about length
in advance. and came to the judges stand for the
first mile, in 2m: Ais At the first quarterof the
Reality and lap her, but shortly after made break,
and was thrown considerably behind in conse-
.quence and Tip almost reached the Lady before she
recovered herself fully. As they, proceeded round
the top, Tip made a most tremendous break, which
threw whatever little chance he had out, Reality
reached the Judges stand at the conclusion of the
second mile, some six or eight lengths in advance,
in 5m 3Os. Tip at the same moment was onlya
few yards on the right side of the distance post
Previous to the second heat it was to- on Reali-
ty against the field. There was something like l3
IA attempts at start the Judges spectators and
on Tip tried every means possible to. make
him go at any thing like decent-whip and
spurs, rollers, leaders, pulling and tugging,
were almost dragged from his bo dy in his endeavors
for nearly hour. The judges at length declared
that they would give the word, independent Of their
situation, if they did not endesyor to GO forth in
something like decent order Shortly after, they
managed to get off something like in order-Tip on
the outside, in front, apparently by length, and
maintained his position pretty well to the halt mile,
going round the top, Reality went up ard passed
Tip and reached the three quarter length in 'front.'
here Tip broke, and the Lady passed him. They
thus reached the Judges stand Reality about three
lengths in front, in about 2m. BIS. At the draw
gate, for the second mile, Tip broke, nd took to
pacing, notwithstanding every endeavOr to the con-
rary by his rider; but pace he would. and by this
means recovered considerable lee-way, gaining on
the Lady materially; TIP, up the back stretch, two
or three times took to pacing; in the meanwhile
Reality was nearly distance ahead of the other
two, and round the top Lady Tompkins was about a
length or in front Of Tip but the liter resumed
his pacing and passed hers but shortly after, broke
even at that and before he could be recovered the
other got some dozen lengths I'D front Just as the
Lady redched the draw-gate Reality got to the
Judges chair, in 5 Bis, winning The, sweepstakes
TIP was dlsanced IN consequence OF his pacing
Immediately after, match tor $500, between
Geo. Seward and the Canadian horse Hops, to
quarter mile, and jump II hurdles II. 4 in high.
came off The hurdles were place,i on the straight
side commencing the three qu trter pole, about
25 80 yards apart, and extending bout 40 yards
below the Judges stand This arran cement afford
pd a Of n nj f3l Ir tn
on the different stands. The word having beer
given, both man and horse went forth j good style
Seward apparently having the lead, which he main
tanned to the fifth or sixth hurdle, where they were
abreast in clearing the seventh Hops, struck the
hurdle and broke it, and took the lead from Seward
Hops In clearing the eighth and ninth struck them
also and broke them ne also did the same at the
eleventh hurdle; the horse cleared the twelfth hur-
die just as Seward cleared his ninth hurdle. No time
was kept. The horse Hops was ridden III fine style
by Mr.. Sweetcnham.
New York YACHT CIUB.-The different vesse Is
belonging to the Members of this Club take tn, III
departure for pleasure to Newport wh ere
they expect to meet with other yachts from b at-
more, Philadelphia, New Bedford and other places
It is more than probable that of the fine st ailine
matches that ever took place IN this country will
arise out of this meeting.
The UNION STAR CRICKET CLuB-W,1 .LABo,,r
AGAINST ALL BRooKLyN.-This match carte OIL yes
terday on the Union Star Cricket Gro und For
Green The day was fine, accompanied by fine
breeze frem the South, which, with the beautiful
view of Staten Island, New Jersey, tue city OF
Brooklyn and New York, with the smiles of the nu.
merous ladies, who honored the Cricket Ground
with their presence, certainly added to tn spirit OF
the game.
The Wallabout won the choice Of innings, and pu
the Brooklyn side to the bat. The field ng of the
Wallabout was bad in the first innings J ohm Boyd
in a short slip, missed two ketches. John Flardy
also missed pretty ketch as wicket player. john
Hire, as long field, made most beautiful k~tch =
The Brooklyn boys scored 81 runs in the first in
nings The Wallabcut boys took the bat and forced
the fielding and Rowlay, of the Brookly side
fetched their timbers much faster than they antici
pated, scoring only 46, leaving them II ru ms short
rhe following is the score
BRooKLyN FIRST INNINGS BROOKLYN SEco n INNINGS