The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-05
LOCAL MATTE1Rs.

Local, MATTHRs.
Broad Rock kAoEs--SEconp OAR
The race, yesterday, for the Proprietofs purse
Of $500, two mile heats for which there were four
entries, and as each named were known TO be
trumps, the general impression was, that the race
would be a beautiful one Mr.. G. Green named
Ellen Evans" Mr.. Payne named Lawson Mr.
Talley named "One Eye joe" and Mr. Belcher
named Oh. horseby Margraye. An soon az thr
programme was made known, ad venturers opened
the ball Tor speculation, and many a rusty dollar
was dragged from its hiding place to find new
owner on the result of the contest
At very early hour yesterday morning, the wea-
taer being delightful, with the exception OF strong,
stiff breeze hundreds of our citizens started for the
course. and from that time until o'clock, horse
men, vehicles, and pedestrians lined the road 10
witness the great race. I'll
As was to have been expected from her previous
performances in the South, and the skill and ludg-
ment of her admirable trainer tMr. Young Ellen
Evans was the favorite against the ns.a, anu III
many instances five to three were 'piled upon ner
winning the race. while every one inclined to spec
ulate seemed ready to back her at two TO one
against any named entry. Inc 'oaas men, though
"shy" gave many "nibbles," and consequently
Miss Ellen had many dollars ventured ON her speed
and game Between "Joe' and Lawson, the bet
tinr was more even, while the Margrave horse was
rarely mentioned.
When the horses came upon the course, and
s,rinped for the fray each OF them looked we'll
| ELLEN Evans" appeared ia perfect condition. and
her friends became more sangtine Lawson was
less perfect as his rough winter coat indicated
The tMargrave horse though looking well, was
much too high in flesh. But old "Joe," under the
training of George Walden was entirely up to the
ma k and many of his old admirers were prepared
| to stand by him to the death.
| First Heat-After the positions had been drawn
for, and the riders charged by the fresldent OF
the club the horn sounded, the boys mounted, and
the contestants came TO the score, ready Tor the
| word Lawson being first Joe second, Ellen Evans
third and the Margrave fourth. After some little
ockeying the four got fair send OFT together and
the running at once began. Lawson being on the
inside took the lead but had scarcely gone three
hundred wards when he was Tapped and passed by
Joe, who in turn was passed by Ellen Evans, close
" pressed by the Margrave horse, who 'nosed her
as she arrived at the back Stretch and made grand
effort to reach and give her the go by" Joe having
dropped off to the third position, and Lawson trail
| ing in the rear. On dash the Margrave and Ellen,
well together. They have reached the quarter
| stretch. and now the gallant horse lets out his
sneed plides by Miss Ellen, who still cings to his
skirts and the two come by the stand like whirl-
wind neither slackening their pace nor giving back
one inch of ground, while Joe strides on within stri
| king distance with Lawson in his rear Again the
hack stretch is reached and again the rider OF Ellen
calls upon her. but the expert jockey on the Mar
| grave horse the move, checkmates 1t, oy a
slight persuader and swings into the stfetch just
far enough ahead to make the contest telling, as
each of the two sped by the stand the MargraVe
| winning by length in 3:46, Joe and Lawson com,
ing in at ease Time OF first mile l:5l-of second
| mile l:55.
ElIen.s friends and even bets could not now be
had on her winning. The odds, therefore, changed
upon "the field" at which some money was
risked.
each of the horses cooled Oft fairly, though the ia
yorte tiily did not sweat out freely, and as the Mar
grave had taken the first heat those who had never
dreamed of him before, now changed their fronts,
,ntr "a i.,1oc IN q
others who knew cold Joe's" honesty and durabi-
lity. were sweet" on his success. But to the
Second Heat--At the sound OF the horn the four
resWned the score land at the word go, broke OFT
like flushed covy of patridges. For one hundred
yards they lay together, at the end OF which
distance the colt drew clear and lead OFT, warmly
pressed by Miss Ellen, whose fieetness and game
enabled her to hold her and gain little, until
reaching the head OF the quarter stretch, when she
showed her neck in 'front.' the Margrave still fight
ing every inch of ground. But now the stand Is
passed, the mare leads length, the horse gives
back pace, when "Joe" makes a bold brush, col
lars the lady on the back stretch swings into the
turn by her side, reaches the Stretch takes front
position, and with renewed speed, leads home in
gallant style in BAG IA, Ellen being second, Mar
grave third, and Lawson fourth. Time OF the first
mile / So second mile Id Ia.
Betting now becomes unsettled. Joe has one
heat the Margrave has another, but Ellen and Law
son have cooled out much better than Before and
no one dares to name the winner This suspense
continues only short time, when Capt. Beicher
WthdraWs his Margrave, and the contest Is lett
with picked "two,' only one of whom have taken
a heat The odds now have the call, and every one
seems anxious to get it. when the horn again sounds
for
The Third Heat.-Once more the candidates for
the Proprietors purse march the score and at the
word the running commences in earnest Lawson
takes the lead and holds it only for time, when
the mare laps him, and they dash onward, side by
side at quarter horse speed. But the lady is rather
fleet As she reaches the third quarter she parts
comnany with Lawson" but only to be pursued
and caught in her flight by the gallant old Joe, who
continues to gain they fly along the stretch, pass
the stand and enter the second mile until the back
stretch is reached, when the shouts of the multi
tude tell that his white nose has shown in front
But only for an instance. The mares rider chal
lenaes her and most beautifully she responds. On
fv the united pair. Now the grey has her-now
she is frst-ever varying. ever changing, until
reaching the head of the last quarter, when whips
and spurs applied, every nerve is strained TO
the utmost capacity every heart throbs with emo
tion to see the deathke struggle of this beautiful
match but Joe has rather the heels, and in the
brush passes the stand about two feet ahead-just
enough to win the heat in 3.47 l-2 and the race
Time of the first MILE l.53-of the second l.54 L.
prettier and more closely contested race was
never seen on Broad Rock Course, than the one we
have so imperfectly described.
Below we time and place the horses:
James TalIey'sg 2. one-Eyed Joe By Prince Geo,
Calvin Green'ss. IN. Ellen Evans by Hero dam
Ataianta-4 years old-s7 lbs ? ?
A. M. Paynes b. h. Lawson by Wagner, dam
Mnstrel'a dam--5 years old-l07 lbs. 4 4 s
am years od-IO0 lbs. sdr
Time 46-3 464 -3471
To-Day three OF the fastest horses in the State
are expected to come together for the Post stake
Those who wish to see the great of the season
should be present Bear these facts in mind, If you
friend of the sport, and be present to see
what you have never seen before. For entries sec
advertisement in another column.
THE RAyEL TROUPE.-The extraordina-
nv performances of Gabriel Ravel and his troupe,
continue to attract immense audiences. 1t is un-
doubtedly true, that among all the entertainments
presented at the Theatre during the season. the best
has been reserved for the last. We have heard but
one opinion expressed relative to the performances
of the Ravel troupe. Every body likes them. The
dancing is eminently graceful, the tableaux are
beautiful the feats of strength astonishing and the
funny tricks OF Gabriel in the highest degree anu
sing. We do not believe Gabriel Ravel's equal, in
his particular line is to be found; while all the