New-York daily tribune., 1858-08-19


sions in bich eminent find relief after the toll
ard weai ess of their daily bu,iless. 1t is always
delightful to watch the sports Of superior ntelects
70 behold the froc play Of powers that in their se-
rious fort, could guide an empire or command a
world. A great friend of the late Mr.. Webster b"
sad that be never thought the statesman and orator
90 admirable as when, under Summer sunset,
party of them rowed home to Marsh6eld from a
fshipQ ard chowder excursion, and Mr.. Webster
joIliest among the jolly, with his great, hearty
voice made the shores resound to the singing OF
"Zip Coon" With what Titaoic comicality that
negro sor came from his lps, and how they roated
with laughter, the perferme perhaps, enjoying IL
the most of them all. In such genial and unre.
strair ed moments, too, the grain Of eccentrlclty
which usually goes to the composition of even the
most staid ard formal person will come out, as II
TO prove that we are all made Of the same elements
after al.
We have been led into this tram of reflection by
the appearance in our columns OF the advertisement
of the Ladies National Equestrian Convention,
which has been called to meet at the Union Race
Course on Long Islard, early next month. Its pur-
pore, according to the advertisement is 'to bring
" into competition the most distinguished and
"grsceful of fen ale amateur equestrians." These
distinguished ard graceful beipgs are to compete
with each other for the glory of superior horse
womsuship, and their skil is to be attested by
the bestowal Of prizes. But do you ask what
prizes will the successful competitors bear away in
flushed ard painting triumph In the old Greek
ax-
cludtd, the vict7rs got nothing more substantial
thsn on olive or ivy crown, apalm branch, apoem,
and statue at home in their honor; but IN these
modern days, and at the Union Course, they are
offered: l. grand action piano; 2, silver pitcher
and pair Of gobets; and 3. a splendid gold and
ensmeled watch in addition to the plauits of the
multitude and The smiling eulogiums of the judges
who award the need Of victory. We dare say It
will be brilliant, fascinating and memorable scene.
Bu. We confess that il is not the feminine nor the
equestrian spltndor of this Lsdies' National Con-
ventiOn which has attracted our attention go much
ss the names Of the gentlemen under whose aus
pices tbs great undertaking presented to the no
tce Of the public. They are emphatically GAL
liant bard; aud We recogn re among them some OF
the most distinguished ard laboiious politicians
and professional men, who, in their s.erner mo-
ments, devote Themselves TO the management of
our public affairs. We fancy thst in their proposed
appearance in the equestrian ring We behold an in
terestiDg indication of the general line Of diversions
with which they delight to relieve the grayer duties
Of official station snd professional toll. Charles V.
cultivated cabbages and regulated watches. Louis
XVI., as every tyro in history knows, loved to
steal away from the Of state to amuse himself
with making locks. Charles James Fox found
recreation in gambling The particular vanity
Of the Rev. MI SEggrs was rum, hot with three
lumps of sugar TO the tumbler. A recent Dictator
Of Mexico cherishes a passion for the COM
bats of fighting cocks. The passion Of late
well.knowI physician of this city was to make
collection of boots OF all ages, and very
curious collection he had. II is also con-
fdeI ally recorded as the characteristic of oze
Of the most distinguished members OF the great
Iri.h family of Brady, that he was fond Of tobacco
and ladies'" But, not to carry any further these
recordts historical parallels We should say that the
gentlemen who have in hand tie projected feminine
AID equine Convention might faify be se: down as
If Id Of horses and ladies, and we make bold to
add that such iondness is proof Of very good taste
indeed on their part. As our readers may not
all lave perused the advertisement 10 question, We
copy from it the full hst Of the Committee Of
Stewards, as follows:
Hon Ell sh ?. Purdy. Alderman John Cacey,
Hon Isaac Fower Alderman Charles frsuc.
Hon + A. Tallmadge. tieo. W. EAIisn, esq.,
Hon George Brgg., casper G. Ctilds, esq
Hen w NJ Tweed Joseph Rsssei
Hon. Anon Willis, 81 C. Smith, esq
Hou Jscob CLowel Richard 7. Deuins eco.
FTspl Queen eco. John Richards, eco,
Ttouss Picior, esq.
II Will be observed that the Committee is hesied
b, the Hon. Z. f. Purdy, tie "O.d War Horse -
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