The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-24
Tsuruament ana Fsts at Dsaxhsro~an
Manor.


[Fron the Baltimore Americau, October 2e.l
On TUESDAY last grand entertainment, isclua-
ing tournament and other Interesting cere-
mon'es, took place at Doughoregan Manor This
tenuiiul county seat, where the family OF Carroll
OF Carrollton has welt IN osiable opulence since
The colonial days, is now the residence OF Coloae
Charles Carroll, the mind in descent from the last
OF The slgners. The concourse OF guests on the oc-
casion was very large; and for beauty, and
feminine grace and elegance, unsur ssed.
The exercises of tn. touraamsn', somewhat
novel, are yet so we'll adapted 10 improvement In
h0rstmanship, and furn sh an amusement 30 whole
SEINE and haIdy to those who are fond of active
sports, that some account Of this affair may not be
uninterestng. The presentations which followed
were, moreover, SO connected with the tllting on
the hed that the full measure of the compliment
paid to the gallant officers on the occasion, could
not be appreciated without some details of the
previous events OF the day.
THE TOURNAMENT.
The ground selected for the tournament was an
elevated spot on the night OF the road leading to
the Manor, about quarter Of annie from the man.
sion A grove of stately oaks bordered on the
rear; and from the other eide, fronting the road,
view OF the open country spread out lar and wide.
The eye OF the approaching vlster was arrested At
once by the imposing aspect OF this beautiful smn-
cnce, 10 which military appearance was given by
tents pitched upon the summit and flags and banners
streaming In The air. The animation of the scene
was further enhanced by the sight of horsemea
careerpg to and fro-some, experimenting the
final pre- partitions of the place; and Others cavaliers
Of the day. trying the mettle OF their steeds n
the lists where they soon to meet competitors.
At twelve O'Clock large company had already
assembled, and tor nearly an hour afterwards the
arrivals were incessant. Along the road towards
the city, continuous line Of carriages extended,
all dashng forward with rapid speed-brant
equipages, four in hand, competing with blooded
trotters In buggies and barouches, no favors being
asked or given in the way OF taking the road. The
broad avenue leading to the Manor iesounded
with the rafting of wheels and the tramp Of horses
rs the vehicles whlrled along IN quick succession,
freighted with fair ladies', whose varied dresses
and iuttenng wells, vieing In brilliant colo.s with
the many-tnted leaves of the autumnal foliage,
gave bright and picturesque aspect TO the scene.
All was life and animation. Every one seemed
prepared to enter, as by anticipation, upon the
pleasures of the day And never did an October
sun shine forth with more genial warmth, or with
more sOftened lustre upon valley, hill, an6 wood.
The day seemed to have been bespoksp ~ the
occasion.
At the word given, the cavaliers who were to
contend for the prizes OF the arena came forth, each
were, every one of them-each with banner In
hand; each arrayed IN his chosen coors and cos
tune, and all full Of hope, and bent on victory:
The lists now became the place OF attraction, and
the gay crowd hurried thither as fast as wheels
and horses could carry them On each side OF the
course, extending for some two or three hundred
yards, the carriages Nere arranged, and these
were crowded with fair occupants, awaiting the
contest of skill and horsemanshp which was at
hand, and IN which each young daughter OF beauty
might feel herself personally Interested. For. the
victor was to have the selection OF the Queen Of
Love and Beauty, when he was to crown, and by
whom he was to be crownsd-a prize worth con-
tending for--as the champions IN the field seemed
to know and to feel.
The q, ntemen who acted as judges were General D.
c. Howard, John Ridgey, Of Hampton, and Colonel j.
G. Davies The King alarms was personated by Mr.
Robert Gilmor, and the functions OF Heralds we're
allotted to hessrs. IL. Collins Lee and Charles Howard
When the full sounding martial strains from the
band had announced that all was ready for the
strife; in the the midst Of profound stiffness and
anxious expectation, one of the herads of the day,
Il. Collins Lee, Esq, rode into the lists and made
proclamation, giving notice that brave champions
were now about to contend for the prize of love
and beauty, snd calling upsn all to look and wit
ness how CALAMITY each competitor would do his
deuoir. Then to the sound of music the cavaliers
advanced, and moved slowly in single file down
his carscoling stecd, that seemed eager to spring
forward, they received friendly salutations on
either side, with hearty good wishes for success.
The riders were sixteen IN number They rode
down the lists in the following order-bsing the
in which they afterwards ran their successive
courses -
]. Alexander McTavish, Of Baltimore. 2 George
iy' I Henry Scott Of Bal,im"rs S Alexander Rid
dell Of Baltimore county Lieut.. Beethoven, u. y,
A. John +. Horard Of James George $. Riga
ty 10. Lieut.. Bhstt, Z. s. A. IL. James McHenry Of
Baltimore. IL Captain Foster, u. 5. A. 10. Tisrnan
OF Cowpens Is. Captain Elroll, u. 8. A, 10. VII
Liam Key Howard Of Baltimore county.
Having gained the head Of the lists again by a
detour along the margin of the grove, the cham
plons stood ready for the onsct-a brelthless
silence prevailed-al eyes were anxiously turned
towards the starring point-whea a flourish of
trumpets was heard, and nj the moment. career
ing at full speed, the first cavalier, Mr.. McTavsh,
swcp, down the lets, and striking the quIatsn
full, carried II over in handsome style, and rode
esllanlly of, amid the acclamations Of the behold
eTs. Nextcanc Mr. George Howard, of Wavsrlcy,
fearless rider, who bad equal success and equal
applause. We have not space 10 plrilcularlze each
rider ne he went through his first tlt. Following
IN the order we have named, all bore themselves
well, Five Tits followed IN succession, with va
rious successive interest deepening with every
succeeding charge. Aa interval Of some half an
hour was then allowed rs breathing space for horsc
and rdrr-a period which was busily occupied by
earnest discussions concerning the chances OF sue
cess for thls champion or that, with warm com.
niendaiions 81 the bold and accomplished horse
maj ship Of all.
Upon a second proclamation OF the herald the
tIlilsg began again, IN tie same order, and ave
rounds more were run. The contest as Il drew
TO close. became more and more exciting.
Louder and louder were the acclsmstons that now
greeted successful pass. The ladies' waved their
handkerchieis, aud clepPed their hands; and there
were in every quarter manifestations OF the
strongest interest. Now and then 4 melancholy
sleIce, or sroken cScamations of disappointment,
would mark The unsuccessful charge nf toms gall
LAM champion, whose manly delneanor aud daring
holdness deserved better iesut. Some beautiful
charges failed by slight swerving OF the horse at
the critical nomsnt--the animal being unaccus-
toned 10 such exercises. some lances were lost
some were shvercd in stylc worthy of Ashby
and tie days Of Cpur de Lion and one fine rider
Lost his seat by the failure At a stirup
The final round being iinisaed, the judges com
pared and counted ny their records and it was
asccriaincd that the victor oi the day was Lieut..
Bhett. at The army, one Of the officers at Fort
McIlenry The thee next m order. who had won
tie lryilcre If selecting maids of honor, were
Mr. Charles Howard, OF Cowpens, Mr. WIN Key
Howard, of Baltimore county, ssd Mr. Henry
Scott, II Bsitimcre city. The announcement, of
the res ult was not made Of The lists, bu, was re-
served a. pau q another ceremony.
TnE CORONATION
Upon lawn IN the rear OF the manor house a
throne, enclosed within bower esiooned and ca
ropicd with flowers, stood ready TO receive the
ialr occupant who might be called to wear the
crnMn. ~ Omen of LnNe md BcanlY. 10 Inls