The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-03

IRON the I Aarlesfown Free PrefA Aug SOL
The tournament announced to take place at Shan
nordIle. csme OF on Tucsdsy last The excitement
for the occasion has been great since the
mont and the number Of strangers who anxious
TO witness the f,ats q knghthood very
the largest mbage that has been gathered At Shan.
nopdale for many years.
The wing Is lst Of the officers and knights on
the occasion -
Col John =. Harltsmck, President
John w. Moore, ! M.~,,
George Stewart, "AfSa''
John Il Gibson, Herald.
James Gibson } Judges
VIM. II. Norris, "e
Sir jeffrey Huoson-Arthur Allen
Agil Aga-Edgar Allen
Roger Wdrake-b ennet Norris.
Turk-C1niles NJ. Thompson
Duke OF Eichmond-CbaIlss Boarmap
Observation-Disclosures Ward.
knight OF Bhnover-Wm II. Priddy
Terrapin Neck Rspger-R. D Shepherd, Jr.
Unknown knight-John Chanceller.
Hpntsmsn-Ibomas d. Moore
Knight Of the Crouchng Loopard-r. A. Briscoe.
Arabian Khight-Jobn II. Wilson.
Red Knight Charles NJ O'Bannon.
knight OF the Gsrter-B Gibson.
Knight Of the Lopgsbapks-Geo. l.. Washington
Hitz James-H. II Gibson.
Grey knisht-Wm II. Briscoc.
Black Kpieh.-Thenton Cooke.
g. w Maddox
At IL O'Clock. the knights dressed In their costume
were drawn up in line by the Chief Marshal, when the
Col Hsmtrsnck Who addressed them in a clear and
animate strain. in substance es follows =
STA kNfCU1s ov LOWS Mystic EIvG You r
rounded by b,srty-m than aroused the chvary Of
Greece and Troy for no Helen. however fascinating
and lovely, could ere compare with the beauty which
beams open you the chivalrc sons Of that era
were spmsted and their arms nerved. by the beaut
which er femed their country in war how much more
nnst your hearts glow by tho beauty ana the smiles
chosen your lady love aud recoect charge ye that
their little hearts will thrObthe rosoate Of her cheeks
for beauty ard for love ana the smile q her who
within yeur bear. will be your reward Recollect this
horGr End noble bearing are the characteristics Of
sniehthood ie are required TO the at the
full speed 81 your chargers and failure 10 do so for.
ftits your claim. We worshp nov az beautys shriRe-
1T your esrrisee, then be noble and brave, for
None hut the brave hut the bravs but the bra,
Aftu which the Knights took their position, and tn,
Trial q skil was coNnencod
On the first round, 4. d. Shepherd and william II
Briscoe were The only two who took the ring ON ths
steond rourd, n u. Shepherd, c. VI. Thompson, Boil
var Ward u. Gibson, w Howard, and q. w Maddox
were the only knights who the ring ON the third
and last round which decided the fate Of the knights
in crownlpg tho Queen, the ring was taken by Messrs
ShuL,ro. Arthur Allen y. A. Brscoe Chancellor an
Ccohe. Gr X. ID. Shepherd having taken the ring
three unss IN succession, wac declared the victorious
Knight.
The next contest for the nrst Maid Of Honor -
Messrs Arthur allen, Thompson, Ward Chancellor,
7. Brisooe. Gibson, Howard. w. VI Brscoe Maddox
and Cooke having taken the ring In the previous
icurds>wcre the C.iy contcstaItsthe other knights
tirs igltd ed the eourse In this contest, John J.
thsucencr bsirg the only successful champion, wss
rrtncrno,s entitled &c the second prize.
For the second Maid Of Honor.' tho same knights
entered. tn. con'ctt vas an animated oue, and ex.
ei.eo NOR. interest than any previous one.
ON III. fret r5uEd g. VI Thompson, Bolivar wsri,
4 Btlgsce srd VIM n Brieeoe succs rdeJ in Ia Ming
he r,rr on ths "a "a i,b and SIN ronnI. The cons
tctt narrowed down between the Mcssrs Briscoe,
(bro;bsrq) In one Ct these rounds the elder brother
6.trrg 90 give the victory 10 the younger reversed
his spear, and merely touched tho ring. This. how.
caussd the yCsnger brcoo 90 miss aso aud they
irs that bis brotr claimed the honor OF the second
aid upon the hardest contest made another rass at
tie rms. bot failed to take u. This animated young
Briseos, and on his turn he took The ring. and Of
ccuTte, entitled TO the prize y. 4. Briscoe being
second in this contest vac awarded the tLird Maid VI
Honor
The eoptsrt boirg thus ended, the Knights were
sgan drawn up 20 make their selection out OF the vast
multitude Of fer ones present
The Herald having announced that Ecyin ID. Ship.
herd, Jr vas the successful knight the President thus
sddrsasd him
ss Esrenr The Herald proclsims You vic.
tor. The ecptest was gallant and chivslric told
you little heart, hid amidst the galaxy Of beauty
Which gssed upon the noble scene, would throb for
fo. has retained 70 her cheek for her railant Knibt
bas the palm Of victory. Let the Herald announce
her nsme and Tie crown you have so nobly wna, now
perehed On your lance, will be placed upon her fair
brow.
Mr. shsrh.rd eho,e Miss Rosa rsrrsn, q shepherds.
town 80 Queen 81 Love and ncauty and requested the
President to place the wreath upon her lovely brow
which he did. With the following appropriate re.
marks -
T,E crys OF Lev, AND BrAuri.--By the requcs, Of
ytur gallant Knight, I now encirclc your polished
tfow with the bright crown he so nobiy won Your
smiles charmed him en- your beauty nerved hi. arm
aid upy the next crown which oncirclas this fair
brow lie placed there by Iiymen himself
Tho Queen bowed. sbd nodottly and gracefully re-
e,iyea the token ~ distinction.
Mr.. rhsue,or selected Miss Virginia Bassett OF
Richmond. a. the First Maid q Honor.
Dir. Nm. N. Eriacoa fclccted Miss inns Summers. Of
Nsrtinlburr A. second Maid of Honor.
Ut. a. Bfiscoe ,elcctcd Miss Nstiiis Berry, Of
sht phetd,town Us Third Maid of Honor.
be scn panJ then tspsrate1 60 prepare for dinner.
1be rding. With enc or two exceptions, wss well
doLe aud exhibited character Of horsemsnsir une-
quslled anywhere, everything considered. Many Of
the horses rcstivp and untred aps IL assigned
the only reason Why the ring not takes otener ON
the fret round.
The whole scene was of great interest and all Who
participated SC, med 70 enjoy themselves much.
Everything passed on without any accident II mar
the pleasure Of the day Last night the Tourna
vac closed by fancy ball