The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-07

| THK APPROACHING SroarrNe SfAsoS.-.sThe sea.
son Just commencing, promises to be orc Of the
most stirring that has taken place this coun-
Try The noblest animals both and trotters,
together with their spirited propretors and support
ers, are now on their way, or have promised their
attendance, at the different matches about to come
off in this neighborhood. Such Is the expected
display. that there are now no fewer than five
courses in preparation. F.. -<,
The first and principal, is the Union Course,
Long Island, over which there will be five days
most splendid sport, commencing on the 18th oil
next month On the I'd day, the 18th. the great
match between the North and South will come of.
1t liz for $4,000, between Fashion and Peytona,
tour mile heats, and doubtless, barring accidents,
it will be grand contesti that will attract thou
sands to the spot Even at present it is exciting the
utmost interest, and betting is heavy and very
general-lOO to as is freely offered on Fashion
"Peytona' is said to be in fine condition, and hel
hackers most sanguine. $1,000 to $500 has been
offered that Boston and Fashions time q 32a-
I: 45) will not be made on the 18th. The betting
In New Orleans is to on "Fashion," and few
takers and accounts from all paris of the country
show this mare to be the favorite just now. This
has also been taken by one of the best train
and directors of pacing and trottng horses in
the country, for trottiDg and pacing Matches
There is little doubt but that Hiram Woodruff and
his cOaduors will leave no means uatrled TO bring
the best horses together, and afford adequate sport
over this course They have also in contemplation
the getting up OF some interesting footraces, and no
doubt but that the Union will be attractive as II
ever was, under such udieious arrangements as are
about 10 be adopted.
Nor has the spirited proprietor of the neighbor
ing course, Centreville, been idle he opens the
ball this day with most splendid trottng match
the best rotting field of horses that has come to-
gelher in this neighborhood for years, and some
| excellent. sport Is anticipated. A number OF
stands, &C., have been made since the last
season, and it is to be hoped that the attendance
will be such as to adequately remunerate the pro-
prietor for his palns-takIng.
and long at the Beacon course, HobOken. The
ground has been much improved; new stands erect
ed, the course newly and substantially fenced
round, and other arrangements made to prevent the
intrusion of improper characters Here there is to
come of racing, tottlng, pacing, and foot races OF
every length-from 200 feet TO Is miles. It's prox-
| unity to the city will certainly always command
the attendance OF the mass, but how far this has a
tendency to promote good sport is very questiona-
bic; at least last season it was found very obec.
onable in several instances; but perhaps the alte-
| ratons that have been made will prevent such OBJ
structlons tor the future.
The next sporting point of attraction, of ordi.
nary character, will be the new course-or rather
[ the old course improved and enlarged-on York
Island, near the East River, towards Harlem. This
| is now in the hands of Mr. Geo. Spicer and some
others, whose welliknown characters for integrity,
energy, end gentlemanly conduct, and first rate
judges OF good nags, will certainly draw numbers
OF noble ANIMALS and thelrowners and supporters to
the spot, where as good sport may be anticipated,
as at any other part of the Union.
Then there is to be some interesting SPORT but OF
minor character, at the House, on the Third
Avenue even here good hours entertainment
| may be frequently enjoyed
In addition to all these the cricketers are coming
out this season in greater force than ever the ST.
Georges, the Newly olkers the Brooklyn Star, and
some two or three new Clubs, in active prepa-
ration. This manly and healthful amusement, it is
gratifying to know, Is considerably on the increase
| in this country. 1t speaks well for the growing
| taste Of the people.
| Nor are the members OF the different shooting
clubs idle; all the sOld Joes'' are getting rubbed
up in anticipation of some two or three grand pi-
geon matches that are to come off in the neighbour
hood OF Brooklyn and this city within short
| time.
Nov, with all these preparations, arrangements,
Nc there certainly appears to be every prospect OF
abundance of sport, of every description, for the
ensuing six months; and 1t is TO be hoped that all
will 60 off in an honest and sportmanslike manner,
| No very questionable dead heats-no running or
| driving foul-no crowding ON the path of foot ra
GERS to prevent their success-no announcements
but what are really come off-and all stakes run
| for and fairly won, duly paid. Then will sporting
become admired and supported by those who have
| hitherto stood aloof.