The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-06

i Course yesterday-Lady Suffolk almost De-
| feated.
| There was goodly muster yesterday, on the Gen.
revie track of the most choice spirits of the turf
Much was expected, and much more was done than
was expected The weather favorable re-
CARDS trotting, although somewhat cool. The latter
aided sport. Previous TO the start 100 to IS of
fered on the Lady, which was taken freely The
first trot was for purse of $3.50, 1.-TWO mile heats,
in hamess) between the celebrated trotting horses,
ss ru.r'' g. M Lazy suGolx
". oPicers. D. r. hmericus
Both animals never looked in better fix" ripe
and ready, and a. that'-and money was backed to
some extent against 5l5. After some two three
starts Americas had the track which he held to the
quarter, which they reached in 3sa, taking it easy;
up the back stretch it was quite dead level between
them. The half was made in ll5 the Lady lead
ing; but on approaching the thres-quarter she was
up, upon which Americus came IN front strongly,
leading the first mile in 234i. For the second mile,
they went well round the bottom together, Bryan
evidently waiting upon him. At the quarter Ameri-
Gus went up somewhat; but at the half the Lady led
length Here it became beautiful trot, quite even.
At the draw gate coming in, Americas was up, by
which he lost some five seven lengths, and the
Lady came in front about two lengths in minutes
seconds, performing such piece OF sport as was
never known In this quarter OF the country before
Previous to the commencement of the second
heat, the betting was 30 to 20 on the Lady and
even against 6-l2 on time on the next heat. After
some three four attempts at start they went forth,
the Lady leading, and Americas well up, but at the
bottom he broke, which gave the Lady some five
or six lengths in front; around the top, Americas
gained somewhat but not with much effect, but
on coming down the back strsatch, evidently in
creased, and shortly after passing the 1, the Lady
broke, and Americas came in front home in SIG:
For the third heat it was 100 to 70 on the Lady;
and after attempts at start, the word was
given, but sooner was it done, when Americas
broke loosing some 8 or lengths Notwithstanding,
up the back stretch, it was evident that Americus
was made in sat for the second mile Of the heat
at the quarter, the Lady made somewhat of a bad
break, upon which Americas gained some little on
her, but at the half he lessened his space between
them considerably, and worked SO well that he
looked like catching her; but as he came home, he
made bad break inside Of the draw-gate, which
| threw his chance out, and the Lady came in win
ner of the purse in IL.
After this, there was match for 800, between
w. Whelans b. &. James X. Polk, and G. Caman's
G. G. John Anderson. After some two or three at
tempts the word was given, Immediately after both
broke; John Anderson on recovering taking the
m s w Sa Ms eHSsd ~ sseond d mile ss s s
quarter, Whelan looked like winning, but shortly af-
six lengths, but somewhat recovered on coming
round the top. AT the draw gate, Caman was some
six or eight lengths in front in s Ssh, a winner
able hands Of Hiram Woodruff, very judicious
proceeding, who made the heat in very similar style
as the previous in s g.
The GREAT Match BETWEEN PEYroNA AND
FASHION. Numbers arc already fooking into the
city in anticipation of this great piece Of SPORT and
plenty of money is fuctuating or pending on the
result. The supporters of Fashion have somewhat
rallied; they now take ninety to one hundred on her.
but they were like angels visits, "few and far
between" They do not like the sight of the i" big
mare" Twenty-seven feet at a stride is not to be
sncezed at in these times and under such circum-
stances: Fashion will be on the island tomorrow,
the day Of the great MATCH will be under the charge
OF the sheriff of the county, assisted by number Of
officers Of police Of this city 1t appears there 10
determination on the part, Of the Jockey Club to
keep the track clear on that day. and It is to be
hoped that other matters equally necessary will be
as well looked to. 1t will not be the fault of the
worthy treasurer Of the club if it is not So
ALARMING AND Destructive FmE--MLLKn AND
OBS SrEAM-SAw Mill REDUCED TO ASHES FOR THE
THIRD TIAE.-Last night at 10 o'clock, fire broke
out in the steam saw-mills Of John A. Miller g.
Co., corner of Light and Washington streets
The alarm was sounded, and numerous ngines
and hose companies were in attendance in a very
short time. Meanwhile the flames threatened de-
structlon to not only the adjoining buildings, but
those on the opposite side of the street. and several
fronts of houses caught fire, but were as speedi-
ly extinguished as they ignited. The Engines for
some time played with full force on the building
but finding it utterly useless commenced playing the
had actually their furniture more distant
place Of security: Engine No. and hose Company a.
viceas afterwards proved that they wore tho means Of
saving the adjoining buildings by their timely interfer
progress and in the Of half hour from the time
the rc was discovered the whole building
tions, and the are still ragged with terrific fury
Al eleven o'clock the trent wall Of the ed6ce fell into
stem the Sery but still tho ame made hsaaway
and seemed to say we defy the hand Of man. and the
Juice q tho "Croton Rock. to eradicate u, from our
and illuminated the whole atmosphere to great extent
At this moment twenty minutes past eleven o'clock the
rear wall facing an adjoining Enclosure of Mr. Mllcr
fell and the crash was greaan sounded like peal
Of hunder shortly after heard the report pistol
which we afterwards learned had been the premises
whether for protection not cannot tell but il APP
pears, If it had been that Mr.. Miller few days
previous, withdrew Waterman he was in tho habit OF
keeping in the mill night safeguard There was as
usual on such occasions, strong force Of the Municpas
at hand who made themselves as useful as possible,
mistake pure mstake) slip their susceptible fingers
to the nexpressbles Of their friends and extract there
from whatever they consider may be cumbersome to
them. At 10 o'clock the fire still raging but in a
n mS give to hs dsqse Of cr0tSn
vourcd also the machinery, and very large quantity
Of mahogany and other descriptions Of timber. The
nothing saved tho flames having burst forth in
stantancously and given understand the pre-.
misses are not in insured
Convention for tho Abolition OF Capital
Punishment.
The Convention Of the friends Of the abolition of
capital punishment, met last evening in the large
room Of the Lyceum, Broadway. The room was
completely filed with ladies and gentlemen, amongst
whom we noticed several of our most distinguished
citizens.
Vice Chancellor McCoUS, occupied the Chair
A number Of speakers addressed the meeting
The principal were the Hon. WENDELL PmrrI.rps
and Mr.. w. l.. GARRISON, of Boston.
Mr. PHrLLirs concnded at great length that capital
punishment did not the great end Of
the crime of murderhat 1t the sanctty Of hu
man ethat 1t brutalizcd the mind by familiarzing il
with blood.