The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL MATTERS.
| TRIAL OF THOMAS J. MOORE FOR THE
MURDER OF WILLIAM Ennis, on THE HtGm sEAs-U
s. Circuit Court, Judge Halybmtoa.--In the case of
Thomas j. Moore, late captain of the bark 0cta-
/ via, for the murder of William Ennis, the Jury
| we're sworn yesterday morning, as follows.
James III. Coghill, John s. Atkinson,
| Alexander Craig, James Odeli,
| Thomas +. Butler, Alex. ii. Houchins,
| ID. Haggerty, H. T.. Tuttle,
A. p. Crsnshaw, WmA Wright
john }. Fariss, Jos. c. Haley.
The Indictment. written upon twent y three
pages OF cap paper, and containing eleven counts
charges Thomas J. Moore and Thomas White with
the murder of William Ennis by crueties inflicted
at sundry times, on board the bark Octava, on the
nigh seas; and the prisoners having had leave to
sever ia their defence, Thomas j. Moore was ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty. VIM. W. Crump
and Jas. X. Crenshaw, Esqs-, appeared for the de-
fence.
During the reading Of the Indictment, the pri
soner listened atteptively, but betrayed NJ emo
tion.
The case opened by District Attorney Gre
CORY, On behalf of the United States.
The witnesses examined yesterday were Solomon
Paisley, Robert Creighton and Thomas Sorden but
in compliance with request of the Judge, we de-
Ter the publication of the testimony. The court
room was crowded with spectators during the day,
and the deepest interest was manifested in refer
ence to the proceedings.
At halfpast 5 p. NJ. the Court ordered an ad-
jourumeut until 10 O'Clock this morning. and the
jury were placed in charge of the Marshal for the
night.
BROAD ROCK RAoEs-THIRD Day
Yesterday WAS another lovely day for racing and
outdoor exercise, and hundreds of our citizens,
in every species of vehicle, from a tumble cart to
coach and four, turned out to enjoy it. When we
reached the COURSE the vacant space in of the
long house was completely covered over with
horses and vehicles, while on the north side, the
living mass, composed of farmers. merchants, pro-
fessions men and pleasnre-seekers prese nted such
a sight as we have not witnessed at Broad Rock
since the famous trial of speed between Red Eve
and Nina. On noticing the track, We discovered
that it was in extraordinary condition. aud we'll
calculated for fast time; but we did not expect
such result as we are about to announce. Even
the racers themselves-men who ought to know
the capacity OF their own horses-dared not mark
lower than I:46, the time of Red Eve and Nina
while many of them were afraid to go as low as
that in their reckonings Had any one suggested
that 1888 would be made, he would have been
marked down as an idiot or lunatic, and yet even
those figures were reiusel by at least dozen
watches, drawn to note the result.
The Race, as our readers aware was a four
mile heat sweepstake for all ages, $500 entrance,
200 forfeit, to which the Club and Proprietor
added $1,000, for which there six entries all
well tried and good ones. Even with this number
the far famed Lizzie McDonald-the conqueror of
Nicholas the First, the fayorite against the
field. with few takers at that odds. Her perform
tnces had been so creditable and her success 80
great, that those who knew her best believed her
| 70 be iuvincbe. How crest-fallen then must have
been the ''felders," few in number as they were,
| when it was announced that Mohegan would pay
forfeit, that Mary Eveline was too sick to start
and that Robert j. Walker was dead lame, leaving
| Far River alone and single-handed to encounter
| the invincible Lizzie. When this announcement
was made, five aud ten to one were freely offered
| that the mare would win, and in single instance
| An over sanguine gentleman wagered 800 to Sl0
that the mare would prove the better horse.
| TIE Rdes.-The fam of the drum called out the
entries, and soon there after the two appeared be-
| tore the stand. Lizzie looked remarkably we'll,
aud by her elastic step and lively countenance ill.,
| creased the confidence of her many friends. Tar
River certainly had his best suit aud had there
been any other entry for him to encounter, would
| nave ranked high in general scramble; but un-
der the circumstances his hackers, like angels Wis
its, were few and far between, and those we're on
y such persons take the long odds aud trust to
accidents TO make them whole. That they were
right for once the sequel will show.
| F'rSt Heat-fhe tap of the drum brought the
9air to the score, the horse the inside, and
ceiving the word, beautiful start was effected
Tar drew in front and led to the back Stretch
when the mare, growing tired of the duss, march
"a up to his side, and blanket would have cover
ID them from there to the stand, the mare leading
inder the string by half neck in 1:55. After
passing the score. the horse guickensd his pace
umed slight lead, and both going at rapid
tride, the deaeniBg yellsof the assembled multi
.uuo t0Iu tnaL dteTrlDie struggle was going Oh
between the rivals for bonors. On swinging into
he quarter stretch, the pair was lock aud lock;
aud they passed under the string the second time
in 1850, the horse showing his nose in 'front.' In
he third mile the pair seemed going like double
Ltan, aud along the back stretch the run most
-xcitng From there to the quarter the mare was
taken in hand and let her slightly to the
front, but as they came down the straight stretch,
she rallied in fine style, locked him, and the two
passed under the string in LOS And now the bat
tie begun in earnest. The mare had driven the
lorse along at such lick as to cause them both
TO weary, and yet he showed game and promised
70 die hard On the back stIetch, her skllful
Jockey, Robert Irving, called her up in feeiisg
manner, and answering to his persuasions she
made terrific brush that soon landed her in Fl ent,
closely followed by Tar, who had also been re-
tuinded by his jockey of what he was expected
to do. On reaching the straight stretch" the
Jockey of Tar gave him the whip, from which be
fairly flew along, getting closer to his lady love
at every admonticn but failing to reach her until
she bad crossed the score in l:57 winning the
| neat in the remarkable time of 7:37 ;%
Second He0s.-The speed and endurance exhb-
tied by "Tar River had 50 much surprised the
helders,' that they began to hope for their pro-
| tege, while the hackers of the mare were equally
'anguine that she could beat the gentleman
| again as easily as she had done before. Indeed
aer trainer was so certain of the result that be
gave her joeky, Robert Irving, orders to run
close trail Tor three miles and three quarters, and
| put the issues on quarter burst. The drum, at
|
word being given, Tar River jumped off in the
| cad, the Mare close up, and both running at a
| rapid pace. On the back stretch the pair seemed
| to be going as 1t in quarter race, and as they
swung into the straight stretch their speed increas
| ed, without a change OF positions, Tar passing IN
der the string in l:54 The second mile was run near
as the first, Tar leading by the stand in i:5j. On
entering the third mile, the mare increased her
pace, running close TO the heels Of Tar, who was
| moving ahead under a strong pull, rs if bent on
| winning. When they had gon. one third of a
| milo the mare tripped from some cause and fall
| ing heavily on her right side, threw her rider.
shocking him senseles,, aud iujuring him 30 seri-
| 0usiy that he had TO be carried from the ground
| and placed under the care OF a physician. This
sad accident put an end to the race as Tar had to
| gsllop around the third aud fourth time andltake
| she purse.
| We append summary;
| TdWsctay, Nay l3-A four mile heat sweep
stake for all ages, $500 entrance, $500 forfeit $1,000
| added by the Club and Proprietor, II two or more
| start.
Il. Ii. Dlckin.on's h b. Tar River. 5 years o.d,
by Nicholas dam by Smon..,.....,-........
| John Campbeli's cir. IN. Lizzie acDonsld,
in gtcn ......... dip.
Thos. D. Watson's b. h. Mohegan years
Old. By Garrison's Iinganee. dam Virginia
W IL Gibbons ch. m. Mary Eveiins years '' i'
old, by imp. Glencoe, dam sally ard, pd. fl.
John Campb.lrs b. 9. Mat Spangler, 5 years
OLD. ny rally dam Seven up.......... pd. #.
old, by Camden, dam BY Boston ........ nd, fl
| Tirfe-7:37lS.
| To-Day two races arc ar nounced the frat M
which IS dash of two mics, for which there are
tour entries and all are said to be pretty good colts
The second rae" is a sweep.take, two mile heats
| for which there arc two entries The late i'm,
provements on the Broad Rock Course the ine co n
| ditlon of tho roads, and the delightful weather
would OF themselves we'll repay ride TO the conrse
apart from the spirited races ANNOUNCED to take
/ place.
| CRY CoUNCIL.-The Council held n
meeting last evening" for the purpose of taking
| further action with regard to the tax bill Ths
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