The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-01
The Turf.
RACES on AN INDIAN COURSE.
fCOrree pyndence of NJ Nicarn0ueuse

lCOrrespondenCe oil III Ncarnguense.
NASSAU, JAY IS, 1855
Yesterday party Of officers proceeded to the beautiful
Indian village Of Nndiri, where two races run,
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Fsa Raoe.-ouarter race, free for all ages; sweep
stake purse, $50, half forfeit Single dash
=. :; sanders v. g Old Tom, BY imp whskcy, out OF
B. ?. Cranes " h. Rack, by Payer, out Of i'm. Iopc-
When the horses were brough, 70 the stand op
"A bottle OF sguadien,e on Old tom, which was promptly
uken-down. After one false start the word was given
TO 90, and both nags got OIL well togesher-Old Tom
having the track and slightly taking the lead Rack fol
lowed close however, and when about midway the pace
tremendous Al this time both horses might have
been covered with two blankets Pack ma Infested dis
position to bolt which bis rider was unable TO restrain
and Old Tom came In considerable winner, about 05j
Neither horse appeared 10 be much distressed and
about this time deurjohn Of the stun
ing up the street an Indian girls head Simultaneous
rush was made for the grocery In which the recent com
TO their speed the thirst Of their riders nt be c
the imagination.
Afsr Refreshments preparations were made for the
cond race. The entries Old Tom, before and
r. Andcrsons bay horse Aguadiente by Indian, out
sugar Cane, four years old. Old Toms previous per
his apparent good condition msde him The
avorie and the betting was exceeding limed-nos more
than thrte bottles having hanged hands the A.
the start Old Tom took his usual position in the nd varc
Aguadenie close behind The rider Of the latter
served apply the persuadcrs very freely, but all
Tn vsin-od ION maintaining his position, snd coming
After the races the noise Of drum was heard IN the
distance. and fearing might be the enemy, the whole
body charged up in the direction Of the sound-Chco Bra
leading most CALAMITY On arriving at the spot
drums found, which two Indians playing upon
in not very scientific but exceedingly earnest manner
10 the accompaniment Of cracked claronet played by
q blind h,jo deipais Struck with the extreme beauty
the music, resolved 10 march towards the
plaza headed by the band and OF we started marching
by fours led by Capt Chico who his orders with
gravity suited TO the On arriving at the plaza
band nsinctvey halted At the grocery front Of which
they drew up The sun being rather warm four OF the
party made Tor shady tree the Of the grocery
without waiting for orders, for which they immei
ateiy arrested by Capt Chico.
MISCELLANEOUS News Items.
~ Ni.aragueass, Of July ~, contains the following
Rodgers in whose kcepine the Treasury Department !. at
present rcposcd has appointed Charles Caagnan Coec
tor Of Customs for this port
ganized jockey club at hassaya, and having
sport.
number Of gentlemen, civilians and officers or the
army IN view Of the contemplated departure Of Colone
Byron Cole for Chontaes and Colonel Anderson for hi.
regiment at Msssaya met at the quarters Of those gent
men on Tuesday evening. The Hon. Mr.. TenbrocKc, o
California, was called 10 the chair and Captain Lewis az
pointed Secretary II moved and carried that the
meeting adopt for its the Cole and Anderson Clue
and that when those gentlemen should return the mem
bers Of the club would again meet 10 celebrate The
The club consists Of Or. lie Shields Major Rodgers Haor
Waters Colonel Hall, Captain Lewis Captain Dasenbury
Lcutenanv Gst and Pickersgi Dr Roysio on, N. A. Hon
@. W. Tenbrocke, and John Tabor; and as matter OF
course, toioneiS tOlc ana AndcrSOn.
Company ID, Captain Chesaey, OF the First Rife BAIT,
lion, lcf Massaya on Wednesday FOR Managna intending
TO reinforce The garrison at the latter place under Captain
Dolan Colonel y. j. Sanders OF the First Rifle Battalion
was in town yesterday from Massaya. He informs us
that the battalion in fine health and lighting humor and
In daily exPecta ION of ORDERS 10 march on Leon.
olone Jacques Of the Second Light Infantry Battalion
ad MAJOR ONe OF the First Rifles, arrived 10 town ycs
terday from Massaya.
Marriages In Nicaragua.
On July q, At Massays the gallant Lieut. c., Of the
second light infantry, having led 70 the hymenis altar
the young and beautiful Miss O. ON, native lady Of
the highest respectabhty. The ceremony performed
by the Rev Mr. May, and after the blushng bride had
retired the frends OF the bridegroom enjoyed themselves
most hugely. In fact, exhiarated did OF them
become that II Ia whispered that q certain well known
army physician forgot the countersgn, and kept
marking time by the sentry until relieved by the officer