The New York herald., 1845-07-08

althoush the thermometer stood just on the verge o
ninety degrees in the shade. There could not be
fewer than five thousand persons present, although
not more than fourth paid, the others having
broken In, to the great annoyance OF those on the
club stand. Ginger beer, lemonade, and pop
together with other matters still more potent were
IN great requisition Old Raney's porter went of
with the greatest gout without cessation, and was
highly extoed.
The betting previous to the foot race was almost
every where. 1t was even on Jackson against any
other; afterwards, Is to 10 was laid out upon him
10 some extent; 100 to 40 against Barlow 100 to 80
against the Indian; one or two hundred dollars
were laid out at evens, that Barlow would not be
either first second 100 to 40 against Desmond
rs to l5 on Fowl against Desmond Jackson and
Desmond against the field.
1t was near upon halfpast four o'clock, when
the men made their appearance. The following was
the race and the entries:
footrace of five miles, for purse of $4OO$75 to the
second best and S25 to the third
1. William Barlow, 7. William Fowl
,. William Jackson, 8. ~ NJ Hall,
3. lgnce Katanchiate, the Q. Welch Bantum,
lroquois Indian, 10. Long Mike,
I. {. Desmond IL. Edward Chenny,
5. Ambrose Jackson, l2. +. Kennedy.
8. Peter Hutcherson
Ambrose Jackson, N. NJ. Hall, Welch Bantum, Long
Mike, and Edward Chenny did not show
The men having been formed in line the cond-
nons OF the race having being made known to them.
the word was gwen, and they went forth in good
style, Jackson taking the lead, the others well
together the Indian at the tail end apparently with
the Intention OF waiting upon those Immediately in
front. They kept thus to the quarter post which
was done In l:S; the Deer evidently increasing the
space between himself and followers They kept
much in this position to the half mile, which was
reached in 227, the Deer some eight or ten yards in
front. They reached the Judges stand much the same
way, jackson followed by Barlow about four yards
behind with whom was Desmond /; but Just as Barlow
came TO this spot stupid fellow ran against him,
and was the means OF Desmond taking his position.
These two were followed, at some twenty or thirty
distance by the Indian Fowlc, Hutcherson, and
Kennedy; the latter had the good sense to give up
the contest at this point, and withdrew This mile
was done IN Am. 55s.
For the second mile, at the hafmile pole, the Deer
appeared to be near the eighth of mile IN 'front.'
and came home much in the same position, follow
ed by Desmond the Indian about six yards be-
hind evidently laboring hard; Fowle and Hntcherson
about as tar behind them again. Barlow, shortly
after passing the half mile, struck his colors and
walked home. Time, 5m los.
Third mile, they kept as before TO the half mile,
where the Indian gave up the contest. Coming
down the straight side, Jackson appeared to be
near upon. quarter Of mile in front, and reached
the Judges stand thus, followed by Desmond and
Fowle, Hutcherson welost sight of. Time, 5m. 37s
The Indian was obliged to be supported home by
some of his friends.
The fourth mile the Deer came in Just as he
pleased; followed bv Desmond, much in the same
position as before; Fowle about six wards behind
HIM; Hutcherson about half mile behind. Time,
5m. 46s
Fifth mile, Jackson at the quarter taking it easy,
walking to rest himself, showing his capabilities in
perfection, first running, then walking. He is one
of the most perfect fatfooted walkers ever seen,
and at running, with such spring and stride al
most to be astonishing; yard and half is nothing
to him. AT the pole he took it easy, some said he
was fatgued and having the lead. he wished to re-
he aft fort
again at great rate-looked roun d him and took it
easy. Finding the others draw on him, he went
forth and increased the space between him and his
opponents; and at the drawgate took it leisurely,
whether from fatigue or what not, there was no
telling. He here made rush and came in about
quarter OF mile IN 'front.' in 6m. IS; Desmond, I'd,
49,, Fowe Sd, in 7:4S; Hutcherson half mile be-
hind.
1t may be seen that Jackson won the race in 27::9
Desmond second, in 2S42; Fowle third, in 1921 =
The first winning the purse OF 800; the second 75
the third S25.
There was considerable complaint on the part OF
the hackers of Barlow at the conclusion, and some
ugly statements made as to sell, NC, but losers
must have always some excuse tor their defeat The
fact Is that Barlow is no five mile man-hs years
Will not warrant 1t. He is trump at the bottom,
and in time, with proper care and attention. may do
all that his friends may require OF him. As to the
winner, facts must speak for themselves. The ten
mile race on Wednesday will test his powers it
will be between him and Gilderseeve, and
" When Greek meets Greek,
Then comes the tug of war"
1t was near upon six o'clock when the next piece
OF sport was in readiness.
Hurdle Race for purse of s4oo sIOo to the second
horse third horse to receive back entrance if
than three horses start for which were the following
A. Conover enters his horse.
Oscar Swaziland, late from Fort Gibson, enters CHI g.
Snip
They were placed as above, each was obliged to
carry l6S lbs Mr. j. Mason rode Mr.. Conover's
horse, in a red and black jacket and cap.
MIR. Swaziland, Snip, in scarlet Jacket and black
cap
MIR. Duchesney, in light blue and buff jacket and
white cap.
Mason had to carry upwards of3Olbs extra weight;
Mr.. Swaziland some six or eight; Mr.. Duchesney
was almost full weight without trapplngs.
The hurdles were of the strongest and novel con-
strucnon, feet inches high, and were placed, the
first at the draw-gate coming in the second little
below the Judges stand the third near the quarter
pole-thus giving each horse four hurdles to leap
the mile and quarter, having TO take the first hur-
die twice.
After some little delay, the word was given, and
Hops took the lead, clearing his first hurdle in gal
lengths apart. He was Immediately followed by
Conovers horse, but the rider appeared to pull
him in just as he reached the hurdle. The con-
sequence was that the horse struck the hur-
undermost, rolling over him. He was taken up in
sensible, terribly bruised. Some two three med-
cal gentlemen on the ground Immediately came to
his assistance, among whom was DIR. Dixon, well
known in the sporting circle the unfortunate man
was bled, and every thing done for him that cir
cumstances would permit. After some time he re-
covered his sensbilty, and was conveyed to the
Judges stand, where he received all other attention
that was available. In the meanwhile Hops took
the second and third hurdle in most gallant STYLE
closely followed by Snip in the same manner, but
Hops led the way almost distance in front, clear
ing all his hurdles in most beautiful style in 81.
For the second heat, latter some fallacous attempts
of a second rider for Conover's horse, who bolted
at the commencement, they went forth Hops and
Snp,wel together, not length apart; each took the
two first hurdles in beautiful style and round the
bottom they were breast and breast, but Hops took
he third hurdle clear; not so Snip, he faltered and
alone Sweatland was not long in gathering him
self up, bride in hand, and overlook him at about
the half mile pole, mounted, and went forth in gal
liant style. Now Hops took i easy. his only oppo.