The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-26
The Turf.

UNION COURSE L. I.-TROTTING.
A trotting race for purse and stake Of $3.50, nj
heats, best three in FIVE to wagons, off yesterd
afternoon between r M. Lady Franklin and br. 6. Str
ger, which easily by the in three strai
heats. A third horse was entered, but did not como
the post. The afforded very little amusement,
apparent to all that the was far too fast for
geldng. hundred to ten the current rates OK I
ting. Still, Hiram Woodruff managed to make the e
test appear very close to the uninitiated in 81
matters by keeping his side and side with the OF
nag all the way and winning each heat by about ha
length. Time, however, tells the story. The first
was performed in 2:4sa4-the second in 25l1l, and
third in 2:4e1S. Tie track in capital condition,
the race witnessed by goody number Of spectat
The following isl
TUESDAY. April 25.-Purse and stake, $3.50, mile he
best three in five, to wagons.
II. Woodruff entered r. m. Lady Franklin. 49,. i I
A. Conklin entered br. g. Stranger. ........... 2
Time, 2:4Ss4-25l 1a-249h.
Having but little TO say about the race let proc
with few remarks about those who at present patro
the trotting The character of the assembl
for the past few years has been rather depreciat
owing to the general absence of of standing in
Immunity. The cause is obvious enough From "
e proper organizs.io the trotting had IA
under the control Of men who made Of them 10 S
trfe lneir own private ana pecunlary ends. From
unfair practices Of these men, May gentlemen wers
TERED from attending tie course through fearof be
Heeced and many of fast horses would not al
them TO appear on the turf One for this was
baby, the want OF law legalizing trottng the Did
having expired years ago. and the propretors be
unable TO enforce proper regulations. But with the
sage Of the law better state Of things will prev
and with the contemplated formation of a proper cl
we may expect shortly to see suitable regulations
forced such will ensure due regard to the rights
all concerned. The arrangements now making.
The plank roads, not only leading to the track but
all directions, in a very bad condition. and have
come an intoerable nuisance In fact one on Z
island We understand is about being presented by
Grand Jury such. 1t is about time they W,
abandoned, experience shows they are utterly wor
less, and short time is sufficient to destroy the,
The supposed economy of these roads Is q mere fot
as in the end If kept in repair they are more expens
than any other road we know off, The planks SC
rot and the roads become extremely dangerous, peril
life and limb at every step. We hope to see their c.
s'ruction prohibited 10 future by legislative enacme
good turnpike is far preferable and much safer n
price OF hemlock has been very much enhanced in q
sequence Of the vast amount used in the construction
these roads, and is difficult to be procured except at
exravagant price The aroe for plank roads original
with the Spectators in hemlock lands and owners
saw mills who alone have been benefited by the expe
ment, AZ the expense of farmers and other real esa
owners IN the country who have been comp eed to fo
60 Duiclng and fencing in many instances account
the enormous price Of lumber consequent on the ii
mense quantity OF timber used in every part of the cou
Try IN the construction of plank roads,