The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-14
TIL E DISPATC If.
TUESDAY, MORNING.. .sEpTEMBER IA. 1s
Woman ~ . Horse Jockey.

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Woman rs . Horse Jockey.
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Wednesday was great d.y for Long Island Al
| an early hour, the ferry boats from New York TO
| brooklyn and Wiiiiamsburgh were crowded. and
II Is but fair to count the numbers who crossed by
this conveyance at 900 persons Taie and female,
| while the numbers who proceeded by rail and
fn carriages to tho grounds we're unaccountabie -
/ On the grounds there was no gambling nor drink
ing permitted, but outside, the thinbie riggers,
card betters, dice throwers and patert safe opera.
/ tors piled particularly brisk business, and many
greenhorn who came TO enjoy the sight went
| home little wser-as regarded the stricks aud
traps OF New York. 10 his head aid much light
| er in his pocket
| This large gathering was In consequence of
novel idea started by number of gentlemen for
| Il female race upon the Union Race Course of Long
| Island, for prizes of 81 ,00o $500 and 500.
Twenty-tbree women entered, among them DR..
Lydia Sayres, Mrs. Sayres Hasbrouck, Of
Orange county, New York, Bioomer habit and hat,
with lace basque: check elk dress, straw hat with
| green strings; black veil and yellow gloves. She
| did not ride, no horse having been furuithed.
The whole body Of competing ladies assembled
| in the committee rooms, where the majority Of
the gentlemen of the committee of stewards we're
in readiness to receive them. The ladies sat in a
line on a beoch according to their numbers: and
Mr.. Tweed made speech, in which he Informed
them that the prizes to be contended for would be
a piano, value 5000; set Of silver ware, value
$500, aud gold enameled watch. set with
diamonds, value $3.50. A fourth prize would be
given to the lady who should be first 10 trial of
speed; and he intimsted that the fourth prize
would be a sewing machine, or something of the
kind. The sewing machine evidently did not
please the ladies. but they submitted with good
grace.
This brought the time up to nearly O'Clock,
and the audience began to grow impatient, many
of the b'hoys respectfully asking the committee 10
'trot 'em out" meaning of course, the ladies: and
several Others respectfully requesting that individ.
ras who had charge Of the matter wond voun.
tarily take journey to & place somewhat hotter
than we have IL here in September.
At length the buzz ran roand that ''they were
coming" and IN a short time looming up in the
distance ''Lo, cloud of dust arose." from which
were seen emerging some twenty of the softer
EEK, coming up grand equestrian cavalcade-
This was the first part Of the programme, aud was
meant to show the equestrian abilities of the fair
riders. The horse OF one was very restiye, and
story went the rounds regarding it, which is worth
repeating. 1t is said that the animal was the only
horse GU the ground from Disbrow's riding acade-
my; that he hired him out to this lady for rs
slng her at the same time that if he did not throw
her, she should not pay anything. TIE lady. how.
ever, managed him beautifully, and, indeed, this
was the only portion of the proceedings worth
looking at. Rearing on his hind legs, he at one
time stood almost perpendicular, and again going
oh his knees. he endsavored by every means to
throw her over his head, but all to no purpose
the lady kept her seat. At this time, some person
in the crowd attempted to rush onward, and as if
seize the horses head, wherenpon the lady
o,
him on, walked her horse over the would be insul.
ter, leaving him stretched in the dust. The fellow
who had thus endeavored to make some amuse-
ment for the crowd, had the tables completely
turned, and, gathering himself up. sneaked off
covered with dust, amid the jeers and laughter of
the crowd.
This over, the ladies came on again two abreast,
and again sipgly, performing fats de meaage to the
admiration OF all present.
Other amusemeats were now contemplated, but
somehow the judges seemed unequal To their self
imposed task, and general gramb!ing was the
result in the midst of which lady left the stand
aud appeared among the crowd denouncing the
whole management in no measured term. ring
was formed, and the fair Lady Gay Spauker, who
shook her fists at the Judges stand, swore she
could spank the whole of them. The whole sf
fair however, shortly blew over, and she departed
IN peace.
The judges then put their heads together and
determined to let all the rest of the programme
slide except the trotting match, for which the
fourth prize was offered. Accordingly, the ladies
who entered the list rode up to the stand and
made start in btautifu style. No 2l went gal
lantiy ahead, followed by No.2 Is, Il and others,
hut she kept them far behind, aud went round
the course in superb style. Just, however, as she
got within about tweney yards Of tl.e grand stand,
her horse boited, the saddle girth broke, and she
slipped off, but remounted almost immediately
without a saddle 10 the meantime No. 12 shot
rapidly ahead, and came in amid the plaldts Of
the assembled thousands. Soon, however, No. 5
was seen coming up; and with her hair streaming
in rich luxuriance over her shoulders, and her
nat flying back, her c0nntenance flushed with
excitement No.5 came up to the staud and was
declared the wipner--it having been decided that
No. u had not gene round the whole course--an
assertion that the lady emphatcaIly denied.
The judges then retired to decide on the winners
of the prizes. Some champagne was procured and
the balIoting commenced. /. bereupon the following
ladies were declared the wiEnef:
First prze.-Mrs. Lawrence, of New York city; a
piano. value 5000.
Second Prize.-Miss Lizzie Shul'z Red Hoot 800.
Third Prize.-Miss NJ. b. Smith, of New York
city; gold enameled watch value $780,
Fourth PriZe.-Miss Mercy, OF Troy; u handsome
lady's side saddle, value 800.
Tie Committee then addressed each of the ladies
Ia inappropriate manner, particularly compliment
ing Mrs Lawrence on her GOODNESS and activity.
aud requested iherA to call at the office, when the
prizes will be presented.
In the meantime old woman entered and
caughs hold Of Mr. Ciaucey. LOOK here,' said she
IL have been taking lessons Tor the last six III nths
for this beautiful amusement and now I'm disan-
pointed. Beeoo-hoo, ah! what ami tOdo?"
A voice Take a drink y
Woman. (sobLing)-'Oh no. my dandy. have
been pra cti-ing, and should like The Plaza an
uer for Anna Marian"
This gentleman endeavored to soothe her and
at'er giving her five or six glasses of champagne,
.ucceeded partially. Time works wonders. and
good hum r. and, as last resource. offered the
mittee,.If they would prepare her hoise, 10 give
Isem a specimen of her skill then and there free
graft. for nothing" The offer was respectfully de-
ined Ihe crowd then dispersed and returned to
the city. a