The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-27

CrNrnxvrLLK CouRsE, L. 1.-The trotting match for
$780, between Boss Pelter and Lady Sherman adverti
ssd to OF this yesterday did not take
place the OF Lady Sherman paying forfeit there
by nulng the match. This proceeding created consd
cradle disappointment among the trotting men, who
have recently had their eager appetites drawn to the
highest pitch; besides troting appetite is unlike all
others the it is fessted the it be-
comes. The pacing purse, also advertised to come of
likewise postponed until Monday next, when there
will be gala day at the Centrevie.
UsIow CoURsE-To-DAY.--Itw viii be seen by reference
to our advertising columns, that very hpe trot will
take place to-day for 500 purse mile heats best three
in Ave- for which three crack nags entered and will
go without fail, Wis. g. Tom Benton, br 9. Young
Dutchman, and b. IN. Sarah Winch. The two latter, it
will be remembered, contended in $1,000 match few
weeks since Great sport and quick time is anticipated
CANTON CouRsE, BALTIMoRE-SPRING MEETING
FIRsr DAr-AlAY a5The races over the Canton Course
commenced yesterday with quite large attendance,
and the sport excellent The mile and
repeat for three year old for of 5000 with an in
side bet Of $3.50 between Maryland and Virginia The
entries Col Longs bay colt Boston, and George
Wadens bay colt out OF foreigner The purse was won
in two straight heats by Boston, Jr. Time l55s-l:59
The course In excellent order.
Sr. LOUIS CoURsE-JocKEY CLUE RAcEs.-Third
Day Monday May Hockey Club Purse, S3oo-Thrss
!. MIR. Fanning's g. m Gaudalette, by Glencoe,
dam by Leviathan, years old. ......... o
2. John P. Whites Mary Waller, s years old, by
Starting, dam Discord, by Luzborough. dist.
g. Joseph Metcafe's &. f. Sally Wagner, dam Ze-
lima, by Levixthan DIST
We were not the course, but understand that eau
daette had all her way taking the lead from the
start and shutting both her competitors out with ease
The time in which she made the heat $50 considering
the heavy state Of the track shows her to be good
one.-St. Louis Rersiile, 18th inst.
New YoRx, May %, ls47.
To EDITOR HERALD-
DEAR SRI observed in your paper Of his day, q
paragraph stating that Mr. Geo Law had challenged the
Bay State and C. Vanderbilt for This Is the
first have heard of the challenge do beeveMr.
Law authorized its publication The following PROPOSE
ton made by my brother J. II. Vanderbilt on
board the Bay State Tuesday the 25th inst In pre-
sence of MIR. Law, Mr.. Newton, and Capt Comstock:-
To enter the Hendrix Hudson Bay State, Oregon and
c. Vanderbilt any other first class steamer for race
to test their speed-the three first named steamers
standing at the head Of the list in the waters OF
New York The proposition to put in $500 or any
other sum, boat to any named day from the
lower bay to Haverstraw bav and back This agreed
to by Mr.. Law, and partially by Mr.. Newton Captain
Comstock wanted until Thursday it being necessary to
his owners.
Now, say will the steamer C. Vanderbilt, un.
tried she is against any boat aoat any place they
whore there is sufficient water to float her for any
sum from $1,000 to 500 900. This challenge Is open
until Saturday next, when purpose trying my boat
C.. VANDERBILT.