The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-10

LOCAL MAT16RG
AsAissd Rssss.--Ths fan meeting ovss The
Ashland Course will commence On Thurndny
the nth of October, and, from All we can ieern.
promises to be the most interesting and exctt.
ing that has taken place in Virginia for many
years. sse
Ashland, aboyeall other places that we know
Of Is the most delightful spot for race course.
ana Tor the assembling Of fnrffes to enjoy the
in section of country where the people are
proyerhial for their hospitality, aud toD dis
fant from the city to be subjected to the an
noyances incident to the assemblage OF that
class OF changers onr whose presence is always
disagreeable 70 thesober and orderly, it is yet
sufhcently near by railroad to reach itin few
minutes ride, and at even less cost than If IL
were but three or four miles, and could only be-
reached BY private conveyances.
But Ashland has another decided ad vantage.
which must enure to its prosperity. Its Club.
numbering one hundred and seyenty.fiye IL
composed OF well known, responsible gentle
their government the rigid enforcement OF
which must ensure good decorum in their
meetings and upon the course. Not relyin0
on their own strength, however, this Club
have made the most ample arrangements for
the accommodation of the ladies--haye built
and fitted mp pavilion and other rooms for
their convenience, and given them free tickets
70 anu from the course-and, BY adopting this
/
tnelr energies in cause most dear to the women
OF virginia in days gone by, when such men AS
ueh. ashington patronized race courses and
owned race horses. Nay. more, the Club have
ing the course at all, and haye thereby given
character to their new organization, which
the public appreciate and will repay.
Last spring, 1t will be remembered the meet
Ing was marred by the Overlooking of the new
ana tnen unfinished track, by the heavy rains
tnat leii To guard against such accidents in
sne future, the proprietor, with that enter
the track all around, and so drained IL in ey-
cry direction that the hardest rains that fell
last month made no unfavorable impression
UPON ~. Itis now dry and safe, and as fast as
any racer need wish to see ii.
Inc accommodations for gentlemen have
not been neglected in preparing Ashland
| NOT only Is there an excellent and convenient
t.ong-nonse'. 10, irom which one may see a dog
| .rot around the track, but there IS also a re-
Heshment room, well kept, and every other
convenience that heart can desire.
for racers, the stable accommodations are
| superior, and have been very much admired:
and for all who wish to spend the week near
the grounds, without the trouble of riding 20
them, lne Ashland hotel is at their service.
pus anotner feature at Ashland, is the lib
eral purses and well filled stakes to be run
for. ~ w A"i'
The first race is sweepstake for two wear
olds. single dash Of mile, si0o entrance, half
forfeit, 800 added by the Club and closed Wv; IL
| four entries Immediately after the above is
sweepstake for three year olds. two mile
heats. $500 entrance, 300 forfeit, closed with
three subscribers
On the second day, the sport begins with n
sweepstake for three year olds that have never
won race, mile heats Siu0 entrance $50 for.
felt, SlU0 added by the Club. Aud then fol.
lows the race for the Proprietor's Purse O
StoO, three mile heats, for which several of tn,
best horses now in training, will 'slock horns
in a hard struggle.
The third day will commence with n pnrs
race for S2n0, single dash of two miles. free 10
all ages by paying an entrance fee of Sl0 whicl
will go with the purse.
The Fourth Day commences with a sweep
stake for three year olds, 500 entrance, hal
forfeit two mile heats, the Club TO add So
more, and for which there are eight entries.-
Then comes the Propretor's Purse of 500
two mile heats, free for all ages.
And the Fifth and last Day is a handica
purse of $780, two mile heats, for the beate
horses of the meeting-so that all that staI
are to have show for their money, be tina
much or little.
Thus it will be seen that there are min
races advertised-four sweepstakes and fiv
purses-all to be run during the meeting an
what is most interesting of all TO the winners
the purses will be paid promptly and in cash
as the Club have the means and will not settl
their debts by promises never to be fulfilled
Bad paymasters have done great deal to in
jure race courses and it is gratifying to know
that the Ashland Club have determined I
steer clear of that rock. The stakes, too, in
cluding the forfeits, will be forthcoming befor
the drum taps, as many of the Club are in fa
vor of ruling off all men and horses that d
not meet their liabilities punctually. N
horse should ever be allowed to start on an
course SO long as his owner is in arrears TO
entries or forfeits and the disability ought t
follow the animal throughout life. If Club
will adopt this rule and adhere to it, racin
| will return to legitimate hands, and remai
| there; while if men are allowed to make Ell
tries, and pay their forfeits or not, as suit
| their convenience, the reputation of the tuI
must suffer severely. Let the Ashland Clu
set the example. if it has not done so, and 9th
ers will speedily follow.