The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-25

matter, the Northern and Southern sportsmen adj
dressed themselves to il with the earnestness of men
whose very lives appeared to be staked on the
Issue Of the contest. In these cold and dull ma
terial times, when pecuniary gain alone seems to be
the sole motive by which men are actuated, it is
hard to appreciate the feeling Of enthusiasm that pre-
vailed throughout the whole country, and extended,
even to England, where the comparative merits of
the rival racers were canvassed and discussed. The
best judges on the other side of the big water were
Of the opinion that Fashion would be the successful
competitor for the prize-an opinion which her tri-
umph proved to be well founded. But the same con-.
fdence not felt in this country and great appre-
tensions were entertained among many Of the
highest authorities that the race would result in her
defeat. Those who knew the noble animal by expe.
rence and the gallant spirit she had always displayed
Wnen brought upon the turf, confidently predicted
had proved her mettle on the Camden course, in am
admirably contested race with John Blount and
Boston, in which she left both horses behind hers.
ing the speed of the animals as the Union course.
and the time made was therefore several sec-
onds longer than that accomplished on the
great ,.pp prize :, match ss year subssausn The
minutes and forty.two seconds, John Bount passing
the winning post first, hard pressed by Fashion.
Boston being left considerable distance In the
eight seconds, Fashion coming in ahead Of Blount,
who had been famed in his desperate efforts to pass
her. At this time Fashion was not more than four
years DID, while Boston was at least twice her age.
It might be supposed that this race would have con-
WINGED the sporting community OF her superiority:
but there were various circumstances which war
ranted many in believing that fair drawn match
between the rivals would have far different result.
The race not considered fair test of the merits
OF either and it was therefore DESTROYS that another
should be arranged, which would be regarded az
satisfactory and conclusive. Accordingly, the pre-
liminaries were arranged, as we have stated, and
OH the 9th Of May both Fashion and Boston
appeared upon the course, in excellent order.
The number of persons present at this race
thousand, about ten thousand of whom occupied
the stands commanding view Of the whole
course. Among the principal spectators were men,
bers Of the United States Senate and House Of Rep
and navy, as well as our own, and fair represent
tation from the gravest Of the grave-the members
of the bench and bar. Ten dollars was paid for g
seat in the enclosed privilege space in front of the
stand, which is invariably reserved for members of
the Jockey Club and strangers. Where ouch vast
number Of persons were collected, it was no easy
matter to preserve order. There were thousands
who could not the race and who in their anxetV
TO get near the course burst over the enclosures,
rendering it impossible for the animals to run. A.
few determined individuals, however, succeeded ir
clearing the track" by dint of enreaties and blows.
Of which the latter were used most unsparingy-
After a brief delay the rival competitors were
started (; and now commenced, in real earnest, the
excitement incident to such occasions The frends
OF Boston bet five to four against Fashion, SAN
guine were they of success. The first half mile was
accomplished in ifty-ive seconds, and the sc.
cond in ffty-eght, Boston gaining by two lengths.
On the second, Fashion exhibited wonderful
speed, and was rapidly closing on her rival, when,
by terrible exertion, he succeeded again in coming
in ahead This mile was run in one minute and
fifty and half seconds Nothing could exceed the
enthusiasm Of Boston's friends and they offered td
accept anything on the chances Of their fav0rite:
but little did they appreciate the qualities of the
noble animal against which he was cOntendng.
She took her time to do her work. and nobly did she
The third mile she appeared to enter into the spirit
OF the race with more zest and, putting forth her
whole power, succeeded in passing Boston, at rate
Of speed which said to have been equalled.
The enthusiasm Of her admirers appeared to know
no bounds at this partial triumph, and those whd
feared the result gained fresh confidence from it,.
The powers Of both animals were taxed to their ut
most on the fourth mile, which was run in one mi.
mute and fftyive seconds Fashion passing the post
about length and half ahead It is but due tn
Boston to state here that he received slight injury
in this last round which Jared him somewhat In his
efforts to pass the mare, he approached too near
post and cut through the skin on his quarter for
seven or eight inches. The interruption, however,
was only momentary, as he recovered immediately.
and redoubled his efforts to pass the distance post
first The four miles of the first heat were run in the
almost incredibly short period of minutes and
thlrty-two and half seconds 1t was the fastest
time ever made in this country. Fashion exhibited
comparatively little signs Of fatigue, and recovered
from the effects Of the heat sooner than Boston. On
the second trial she again of the VICTOR run
ming the four miles in seven minutes and forty-fve
seconds, Boston coming in about sixty yards behind.
For the following record of the time made on the
occasion, we are indebted to the HERALD Of that
date:-
First Hc0t Nacond Heat.