The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-14

down, and most fearlessy charging the intrudng
multitude with his whip. The indomitable Captain
charger, rendered most valuable services and never
have we seen such perfect self-posscsslon and In
vincible good humor as was displayed on this oc-
cason by the leader OF the Empires. He was
loudly cheered by the members Of the Jockey Club,
and by his address to the crowd, appealing to their
feelings OF pride as norhemers, TO show the south
eners assembled that fair play could be given TO
their horse succeeded in obtaining clear course;
Country McCusky also appeared on horseback, and
used his hands, feet and legs, most Literally.
Yankee Sullivan, and others, including Bill Harring
ton, who, with the rest preserved their temper and
feelings most admirably midst the hundred provoca.
tons pentlfully given them, most ably seconded
the efforts OF the rest. Justice Matsel, by his APP
pearance of most essential service and, where
ever a notorious character, or suspicious-looking
individual, fell under the influence OF his eye, their
stay was short. The worthy Recorder, by his IN
huence and presence, was most efficient in two or
three emergencies.
We observed Mr.. Prescott Hall in the Judges
stand exerng his lungs to the utmost to preserve the
necessary ORDER but beyond that did not see any
particular action on his part. There was also the
tall form of another gentleman who is quite prom-
nent in sporting affairs looming up IN the same
place, but the exerons requisite appeared to nave
been left entirely to the twenty thirty cOnstables
who were expected to control the hundred thousand
people on the Course. The interchangeable Mr.. Toer,
the Treasurer of the Club appeared take the whole
OF its work on his shoulders, and he was so occupied
WIFI ClSCIhIBlHB Ills duuCo uiut W.
reporter was unable to obtain from HIM even the
names Of the Stewards OF the day and the Judges OF
the occasion.
The booths and temporary stands with refreshments
that were erected outside were crowded during tn,
whole day, and we should Judge that, be the result
of the what tmay to northern men in general the
propretors of these establishments at least retu mel
to town to the tune of "money in both pockets Ine
gambling fraternity were by no means inactive on
the OCCASION and the extraordinary force Of example
thai always tempts people to gamble at race course
was fully followed here. Roulette, sweat-cloth,
hmble-rg and all the usual games were in full ope-
ration during the whole day, and many one fet the
full truth, of the old adage touching fool and his
money being soon parted. There was one feature we
noticed with pleasure, which the almost univer-
sal absence of all the gross scenes OF intemperancee
that used formerly disgrace race-courses, and
despite all the attractions OF the various turntables
in the different booths, the crowd generally seemed
to partake of the eatabes and the different tenn
perance beverages Of soda water, lemonade and the
like.
In the meantime all eyes were turned towards the
Judges stand, where it was expected the horses
would be led out previous to being saddled, and
when we mention this stand, we. would say that we
were surprised to see 1t occupied by some sixteen or
seventeen individuals, amongst whom was one OF
very questionable character, shouting and cheering,
cap in hand. Last year our reporter was refused
the accommodation Of this stand for the public nte-
rest, whilst on this occasion some dozen strangers
had free admission, and the reporters had to get
their Information and obtain sight as best they
could.
The Heats.
The horses at length appeared and after the close
OF the first heat ian account OF which we have
previously given), when the word passed round that
Peytona, the southern favorite, was the conqueror,
most exciting scene was presented on the ground.
The southern gentry having their most anxious ex,
pectatlons thus so nearly contaminated, were loud
in their rejocings, and hearty congratulations and
warm hand shakngs were seen on all sides
among them, whilst the more cool and deliberate
NOrfhPrnara remained nnrfactIv cOO and
though certainly their spirits were not quite SO buoy
ant as before this damper to their sangune expecta-
lions. However, the general excitement OF the
crowd on the Course was by no means allayed; In
fact II possible, 1t was more intense than ever and
the various groups walking up and down might be
heard discussing with the greatest earnestness the
chances and probabilities for and against their re-
spectlve favories and in some instances waxing so
nigh In dispute to cause apprehenslons OF breach
OF the peacs-but few instances OF fighting how
ever came under our immediate notice, and as far as
could ascertain but very few took place atogeth-
err In the interim between the heats, quite an alarm
was created in the gambling establishments under
heath the stand by ominous crack OF the rafters
overhead, and most terrific rush from the tables
took place, money and game being alike forgotten
in the horror Of being crushed BY the superincum-
bent mass of people the stand. Luckily the alarm
was false one, and except the descent OF couple
OF sightseers from the stand above to the room be-
low and the establishment of roulette table keeper
at their landing the top of his apparatus and dis
turbing his game, no damage was DONE In the
early part of tho day, one of the stair cases
Leading to the stand broke down, but also in
we could gather was the loss one unfortunate
gentleman sustained in his wig which, considering
the warmth of the day, must have been no slight
loss to the owner.
After the interval of twenty minutes the horses
were again ready, and the crowd resumed their po-
sltions round the course; this time wound up the
pitch OF frenzy and, the announcement of Peytona
being again the conqueror, we can compare the uni
shear brrl ha,,
ever heard. The southerners appeared perfectly be-
side themselves with joy, and afforded quite strik-
ing contrast to the northerners, whose heightened
faces were indicative of the shortening their
purses and fame had undergone within the last few
minutes. The result was soon nannounced from
the Judges stand and the time of the different heals
marked in front of that building, and thus the south
was declared the victor of the turf.
The Return.
Both heats having been won by Peyto-
ma, and the necessity of a third heat be-
ing precluded, every one was busily engag-
z in making preparations for their return to town,
and it was marvellous to the astonishing celebrity
with which the ground was cleared of its thousands
and thousands OF spectators One after another the
various vehicles disappeared, and in quarter OF an
hour the ground was almost deserted; though the
booths and gambling establishments outside still had
a number Of customers, who remained till the train
started for Brooklyn, at SIX o'clock, and though we
thought the crowded state Of the cars in the morning
could not be exceeded, yet they far more cram
meu ana IL not only required mucn aRillty 10 ouldn
seat, but good share Of strength to keep it, How
ever good, bad and Indifferent, we all rolled off
together, and more dust-begrimed, dirty looking set
of passengers we doubt have ever travelled on one
train before In consequence of the length Of the
train, it was seven O'Clock before arrived at the
tunnel at Brooklyn, and the horrd screeches, yells
and noises which they kept up during their passage
through it, were well calculated to give idea OF
Pandemonium. As might be supposed, the boats
were crowded down with vehicles and pas
sengers of every kind, and the day must have
ferry boats on the route Not the least gratifying
fact is, the absence of any material accident among
such an immense concourse people
The Evening In the CITY.
The general excitement that prevailed during the
day was continued throughout the evening, and our
city presented scene ofgeneral vivacity, similar to
that seen on public anniversaries, which was kept
up until late hour. The various places of public
amusement were crammed to excess, and the diff
ferent hotels were filled to OVERLOOKING Much d.
plomacy must have been exercised by the landlords