The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-22

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THE GREAT FooT RACES, WALKING MATCH AND
HURDLE RACE OVER THE BEACON CoURsE.-The
first of thsse affairs, the walking match for $2OO
comes off on the 3Oth inst. For this there are "a
entries. 1t is to be fair heel and toe walk among
the competitors are some Of the best pedestrians in
the country; but just the attention is particular
" directed towards Chas. Wright, the North Star Of
Canada. Those who have known him in that coun
try are willing to back him to considerable extent
against any other named Indeed, in some instances
he has been backed against any two. On the same
day, one mile foot race for $500 comes of, in
Jackson, VIM. Barlow. an Indian of the roquois
tribe, from Canada, and some five others. The
powers OF three Of the former pretty well known
in thus neighborhood, and they alone will make a
good race. The Indian is said to be an out and
outer and is backed to considerable extent against
any other. The Hurdle Race, for $500, comes off on
Sd OF July, the entries for which close tomorrow
| evening" Already there are several entries, and
much fun, not sport, is anticipated. 1t is good
opportunity for the owners Of horses to test their
powers There are doubtless several in this city
and neighborhood, that could give good account
Of themselves, if they were only tried. On the same
day, five mile Foot Race, for $500, will come off,
in which the principal. performers in the previous
mile race are expected further to display their pow
ers, together with some ten or dozen Others The
entries for this race also close tomorrow evening;
therefore, those who are DESTROYS OF testing their
abilities, had better do so at once. But the grand
affair of all, is on the 9th of July 1t is ten mile
race for $780, in which the best pedestrians in this
count ry, one from Canada, two from England, and
one f. ON Scotland, expected to take part. The
number OF entries at present are upwards OF 3d. and
there is every reason to believe that ere they close,
ten US previous TO the race, the list will be much
increased. These matches, certainly, for, variety
and novelty, promise considerable sport and amuse-
menl. Every preparation is being made on the
ground to aid in making the affair 60 OIL as 1t should
do, aid it is hoped for the credit OF the city, that
those present the different occasions, will aid the
spirited proprietor in giving the competitors fai-
MosT CAPITAL AND EXCITING TRoT OVER THE
HARLEM TRACK, ON FRIDAY.-There was "a good
muster on Friday, on this most beautiful spot
Something more than common was expected, and
such was the result.
The purse announced to be commended for was but
triAing-$30-b the interest was much greater
than ten times the amount. 0nE.l8
The entries were sas
VIM. Whelan's. =. bay mare Fashion, drawn.
JLo. spicer,:: Oh Cd EPhm smooth r
A. conkiin's. 49,. :. ' .gr m. Fashion. drawn.
D. McManus' e. Sd. Harry h Dixon PHI.
two Fashions and Bob Logic, which were were with
drawn. The betting was 20 to l against Harry
Dixon Ephraim Smooth was backed against the
field at about to 2. aa
The following is the result of the match, to the
great establishment of the knowing ones. The
winning animal bears credit to the gentleman after
whom he is named-Dr. Dixon, the celebrated
veterinary surgeon Of Providence, formerly of this
city, wi rE y Elsls
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Stockton stuck to the others well. In the fifth
heat, Just as he was looking like the, winner with
the lead, his stirrup strap broke and he fell back
only losing the heat by length. The third heat
was dead one between Harry Dixon and Ephraim.
Just they reached the judges stand abreast they
both broke, such style that the judges could not
Already is this Course doing considerable good in
the neghborhood: tits drawing all the trottlng and
racing off the road, and thereby rendering it more
trians-a thing that was very much required. The
track promises to be one of the best in the neigh
borhood, and the whole of the arrangements are
first rate.
TRorTING MATCHES OVER THE CENTREvlILE
COURSE, L. l., To-MoRRow-Two matches and
purse come of over the above track. From the
entries there is every reason to expect good and in
teresting sport.
T. 9. Fuckers b. c. Red Eagle, years old, by
J. ii. Miilers 5. c., by imported Chesterfield, dam
O. AaIoTy's sr f., BY imported Hedgeiord, dam
y N'''' '' Time, il;:s;el.l:5;5.ii:4s. 10
mule followed, which interesting in the
extreme and by MIR. Means mule, beating the field
in four heats
Theatricals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles, accompanied by a talented
vocalist about to give series of entertainments
during the ensuing week at Poughkeepsie and other
towns the banks of the Hudson.
Booth is at his tricks again. On Tuesday evening
last he appeared in the Richmond theatre Pescara in
the Apostae than half seas over and has in
for no small share Of censure from the press in that city
in consequence. a#@ aa
The author of Leonora realized very handsome
sum by the complimentary benefit at the Chestnut street
theatre, Philadelphia, on Friday evening.
Mr.. Magenis and Mr.. L. w. Magenis, his son,
win give grand intellectual soree on Monday evening
w. f. Burton, Esq. has leased the Chestnut street
theatre for the coming season.
Charles Mason, Neafe, Miss Reynolds, and Mrs
Warren playing at Nashville ten days since.
DR.. Valentine made his last appearance In Boston
on Friday evening.
The Anglesea singers are giving concerts in Bes-
ton with great success.
Fry's new opera of a" Leonora' was performed
last evening in the Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia;
tickets reduced to half price, The last time it ID to be
performed in that city.
The Orphean Family gave concert in Richmond,
Va, on Friday evening.
Movements OF Travellers.
There STILL yesterday, further, but dispropor
toned accession to the principal Hotels of travellers but
the usual complement Is yet in reserve The names on
the rcgestres appear voumnous, but they chiefly
composed of officers of the U. Army Cadets from West
Point and delegates Of the Independent Order Of Odd Fell
lows returning to their respective homes from Boston
| At the -1N6 NEastr tgF
AMrRIcAS-R B. Eattierre Baltimore; Js Semonto,
Charleston, S. CT D. NJ. Hitchcock Springfield Mass;
Mr. Berry, L. IL A. W. Sullivan s. C., and several Off.
GERS of the u. s. Army.
AsroR-Mr H. Simpson, Boston /; Samuel Aspenwall,
do; w. B. Keen, kentucky; George Hunting. Sag Har-
Dor; Hugh Jenkins Baltimore; f. X Smith, Florida; M
Snow Boston Waller George H. Hudson
steamer Caledonia j. &. Mather Troy George A. Par