The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-26
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER &C. 1857.

and whatever other merit the practice may have should
not be tolerated on account OF its liability 10 abuse
From the published engagements Of Mr. Teabroeck ex
tending into 1850, would that that gentleman has
no intention OF Immediately returning TO this country but
will remain some time longer in Europe Now that the
ball has been opened by the visit Of the American nags
Europe IL is inmaed that the compliment will be return
ed BY sending over several Of the crack English
Try Their fortunes on American soil That they would DO
heartily welcomed we speak in tho Affirmative, but Of
ther success we are not quite positive, particularly
long AS they have such gallant stees Nicholas Charles
ton Annehaha Bonnie Lassie and Sue Washington
tend against
The racing in Great Britain during the season just closed
has by no settled the question Of superiority be-
tween English and American horses. That question Is
dicult one TO decide and only be settled by return
visits on both Sides English horses may eventually prove
themselves swer than American English turf short
distances, but We apprehend that American soil espe
ciay after they have undergone the fatgues OF
voyage they will be found deficient, and when weighed
In the balance be found wanting II the time test adopted
in this country and coming into favor Europe
be relied on as measure OF the powers Of racehorse,
then American horses decidedly quicker than those
Great Britain even at short dsances-to say nothing Of
their acknowledged lasting qualities bottom. Tho best
mile time recorded in England stated by the editor Of
BcHs Life in London, is I'm. ass, which is i've seconds
and half slower than the time made by Henry Perrt
Q42h) three seconds slower than that OF Priorcss
Q45) and two seconds slower than the time made
by Charleston in fourth heat (l46.) 1t is true
however, that statements are afoat ascribng a much
higher rate Of speed to the English horse than given by
Mr. Langley but all such reports shosd be received with
certain degree Of allowance It being well understood
in this country that parties unaccustomed 10 timing
can seldom arrive at . correct conclusion with a stop
WATCH and generally two three seconds out Of the
way Another difficulty in the way of correct timing on
the English turf arises from tho irregular lengths OF tho
ground to be run over and in the return
of the nags TO the starting point
Apart from the above authority, we end IL reported
however, that the flly Gin, at Newmarket two year
DID, the present season. carrying hundred and nine
teen pounds ran three quarters Of mile in IT. which
is at the rate of l42e mile and at the Liverpool Spring
Meeting Fisherman, four year old, supposed to be the
best horse of his age in England at the present day.
mile and quarter in 21 which would be at the rate of
/ "A As. At the same meeting Sir Humphrey, three
year old, carrying seventy six pounds, made mile and
quarter in 2I0a the rate Of LA per mile At the Derby
races, Tiff four year old carrying eighty one pounds
two miles in $780, which s las per mile and beat
Fisherman, who carried one hundred and thirty-two
pounds.
and American horses par regards swftness at
mile distances when tried by the time test There is
good reason why there should be much any difference
in the rate Of speed between English and American horses
Having common origin, the ancestry, whatever
difference there may be only arise from superior care
in breeding and training, and what other influence may
properly be ascribed to climate and difference of food
That the American horse possesses in high degree the
nestmabe quality Of endurance, will have the
hardhood to deny and regards his speed let the bril-
liant performances of Eclipse Boston, Fashion Lecomc
and Lexington answer.
The for racing in the South about to begin
with the prospect Of brilliant campaign. All the good
horses Of that section of country are cenernp at New
Orleans and vicinity where the racing continues all
ter As many new horses will appear on the turf and
older ones be melted to renewed efforts may safely
predict some OF the best running that has taken place
this country and when these engagements through
with, opportunity will be afforded TO make such Sc.
s understood that number Of Southern breeders,
dissatisfied with the result Of Mr. Ten Broecks stables
are determined TO make another effort for supremacy BY
the by challenge OF 500 900 now open for English
horses on our soil the offer being TO four mile heats.
Should this be accepted We shall have exciting time Ia
this country and woudc looked upon as a great event
throughout the land. judicous selections Of horses
on this side made during the coming winter, there
strong probability that the Goodwood Cup may find
place on the sdeboard of some American gentleman next
summer.
The for trottng nearly over in this vici-
s Sr,h ~n rsnerd we sns nave ~.
an interesting and successful one and the average time
made shows gradual Improvement in the number Of fast
trotng horses This is due, in measure to the great
demand and high prices paid for this description Of horse
which make the interest Of the breeder 70 comply with
the necessities OF the times, and breed such animals
will be found most profitable They appear pay less
attention TO breeding road and trong horses Great B
tain than in this country and 10 this may be assigned
their inerorty in that respect Tho materials for creating
good breed o trorers exist well In England this
country; all that necessary being thcir development
little instruction in the art OF drivsg trottcr might not
be ams for John Bull known TO be VIGOROUSLY deficient
in that speciality However, unless greater interest
felt by the English sportmen in the roer the probability
Ia that in future, at present the American horse will
remain decidedly superior to his trans Atlantic brethren
There Is no reason why the horse used for hunting pur
should not become trotter under system Of Judi
cious training and management like the best dcscrp
ton Of American rotters, the English hunter 10 quite
well bred horse and in many instances thoroughbred.
With such splendid materials for competition 1t il
what surprising that John Bull should long have
Trained from trying his fortune the trong turf and
permitted the reaza OF the assertion that the Yankees
have the finest road and trot'ng horses in the world
ANOTHER outrage uroS AMERICAN COMMERCE The
ship Thomas Watson left this port on the III Of De
sember, 1866, with cargo Of general merchandise, for
of hnef