The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-22

The Tournament at the Hugaenot springs.
From the Richmond R+publicau.l
The Tournament advertised to take place at the
Hugh, not came of in fine style the day appointed
Thursday, Sept l4h inst. in the presence OF about
Fix hundred spectators.
The following gentlemen acted as officers and
knights on the interesting occasion -
OFFICERS.
President John s. Cashir, Esq, Of Richmond.
Morshots.- Jas. Clarke, u. s. Army, and I. b.
Roy EFq of Mddiesex
Judges. Nessrs J. j. Flournoy, of Chesterfield, and
Willism A. Cooke, of Powhstsn.
Heroid.-Mr.J J. q. Turpin, of Chesterfield.
KNIGHTS.
1. Aaron I. Burton, OF Powhatan, Knight OF the
2 Robert Crouch, of Goocbland, Knight Of Tucka-
hoe
8. George w. Darraoott, OF Richmond, Knight Of
EdwardA Gallahsr, of Richmond, knight of the
8. William Hancock, of Chesterfield, knight Of the
White Plume.
.. Philip Harrison, of rihe Richmond and Danvills
Railroad. Knight Of the Turkey Plume.
T. James ID. Lyle Of Chesterfield, knight OF the
EedSssh
Park Poindexte ter, of Chesterfield, Knight Of Ches
terfield
o. James w Sneed, of Goochiand, knight OF Dover.
10, VIM. Woodbridge of Chesterfield, knight OF the
Black Plume.
IL Bernard Crouch, of Richmond Knight Of the
Forest.
IL. Thomas Mckenzie, Of Henrico, Knight of Rich-
mond.
At O'Clock thek nights in their costumes, mounted
fiery steeds Of heel and BOTTOM and with their
in front OF the spectators when the herald read the
following rules which were 70 govern the tour nament
1st. Each knight shall be entitled to three rides
End Any knight who fails three times shall be
ruled out.
3gd II more than one knight takes the ring three
times they shall contest for tie victory with each
other, and he who is successful shall be pronounced
the champion and shall have the privilege Of selecting
the "Queen Of Love and Beauty" The one who
takes it next shall be first knight Of Honor
and shall choose the first Maid of Honor the next
oftenest shall choose the second Maid Of Honor the
1,.Vl. A.sl nf whavt,
are 10 constitute the corfege to the Queen.
4th Each knight shall be- proclaimed before he rides;
he will The present himself with lance at rest and at
the sound Of the bugi. dash off at full speed.
5th Each knight must put his horse at full speed,
or his ride does not count and If it shall be decided
by the halls that he has ridden twice At less than
full speed no shall be ruled out.
9th. Any knight starting badly shall have his ride
over If he drops his lance to his side before reaching
the ring.
18th Tie marshal shall decide upon the horseman-
ship Of the knights.
eth Each knight shall carry his lance under his arm
or upon his shoulder, as he may prefer.
9th. The ring must be taken OF fairly and borne of
upon the lance.
10th. When the marsbals have decided upon the
champion and the three knights of honor they shall
be conducted by all the officers and escorted by all the
other knights to the front Of the spectators where
and the % champonn shall then name the " Queen Of
Love and Beauty" She will be led forth by the Pres
dent. who will take wreath of flowers from the point
Of the knights lance and place 1t upon her brow
Then the first knight Of honor shall name the first
maid Of honor; the second knight the second maid;
they shall be led the Pres dent and take their
stand the left side Of the Queen and each be pre-
sented with bouquet or wreath by her knight. The
knights will then make them salutation by lowering
their lances and wheeling their steeds about galop
OFT
The rules having been read the President addressed
the knights in language Of fervd eloquenee appealing
to their gallantry and inspiring them to deeds OF
chivalry and renown.
They then marshalled to their posts whereupon
the herald proclaimed aloud the of each knight,
as his horse dashed of at the tap of the drum
The following is the order in which tho knights rode
ond their success at each tilt -