The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-05


dstoB. VIM. y. Assor, hamilton Fish, Watts Sner-
man, Simeon Draper Mrs.. Codding.an Mis. Nelson.
Al tangdon. Dir. kittelsash asd y. W. Gerard are
representatives Of this class There must be in the
neighborhood OF i've millions invested ia this GLASS
Of horses Most OF these persons keep saddle
horses for their daughters and the female members
OF their families to ride an exercise that is quite
faahonsble amongst our wealthy families. Many
OF these fair ones manage their horses With great
sLill. VIVA. =. Aston is at present erecting prt
waite riding academy. and other wealthy citizens
are preparing to initiate his example.
This cass Of persons always prefer to go at speed
uay VIII sure safety rather than have their
upset by mingiing with the fast boods; most of
them, however, keep snowy and prancing teams.
il which the color known rs bay largely predomi-
mates. They almost invariably cptruss their horse,
70 their coachman seldom touching the reins them
selves. and bat few Of them make their appearance
On B!oomlngdalc N the afternoon, whom she fast
horses are oat II they 90 there AZ all it il before
she fast men make their appearance. The plea
saat drives OF the Central Park are now their IA
vcrite resort any person visiting that locality Of
an afternoon can testify.
The Bloomngdaie road furnishing as tic does one
Of The beet drives about the city, is teeming with
life from morning until night AT very early
horr in the morning gentlemen OF wealth visit that
locality with their saddle horses to enjoy the fresh
air. At halfpasi six in the morning the lady eaues.
TRANS bcgin TO make their appearance many hay-
inS gentlemen escorts. but not few Of them being
alene. The ladies frequently get up an interesting
race many Of them guiding their swift footed steeds
wiih skill nat vpsuid do credit to the most noted
horsemen of the day. For few hours they appear
IT, have full Possession of the road then they dis
appear 10 make way for the carriage people. The
nabob turnouts are seen approaching Bloomingdale
about ten O'Clock, and they hold possession Of the
road Gatil about p NJ, when those that draw reins
fleet steeds begin TO make their appearance and
Of tho new Central Park, where their owners
nerves viii not be upset by the fast driving. By4
P. N. it would seem as if all New York had snd.
denly become owners OF fast horses, and were all
ont on Blooningdaie on a grand trotting spree.
This rushing to and FRO of ship commodores, book
and newspaper publishers, bankers, builders, mer-
chants gamblers and fast men generally, continues
until the sun in It's daily course has gone to visit
our anhpodes. BY tlis time the extra steam is
worked off, the rich and fast men all return home
thoroughly ventilated, and in good condition for a
comfortable supper and sound sleep.
One feature worthy OF note 10 the car
rsees Of those that drive fast horses is the fact Of
their extraordinary strength, and yet exceedingly
light construction. few weighing for single horse
over 200 pounds, some Of them as little as l25
pounds and YET possessing more strength than the
heavier carriages
Yn,. n.
by the various owners Of fast nags. There was a
large amount of riding upon the roads. Every
branch of business in New York seemed 60 be rep
resented. Not one or the shrong seemed to enjoy
himself more than Robert Bonner, with his blood.
ed horses, Lantern and Lady Woodruff 1t is &C
lnowledged by all that the ledger man drives one
oil the Gee test teams that travels Bloomingdaie Al
though he draws reins over a fast team, they are
not by any means beauties. Lady Woodruff, unless
at a high speed, appears more like Pennsylvania
Conestoga than fast horse. M. Bonner always
drives himself never allowing any one to touch his
rens, unless it may be some friend who is seated
beside him. Few men handle the reins better than
this gentleman He goee out for his health and
il seldom seen on Bloomingdae driving at a rapid
speed When he feels like testing the speed OF his
team he visits Harlem lane and many au asprantha
attempted to pass him, but in vain. He has four
horses, al very fast, the purchase Of which took
si4 600 of the profits Of the ledger. lie first
purchased the team known as Lantern and Light
paying s9,5oo-but Light not being fast enough 20
suit his taste, he purchased his horse Dresden for
81 5o0-this animal can trot single in '35. He has
since purchased Lady Woodruff paying s. 900 for
her, and he invariably drives her with Lantern,
making the fastest double team in the world
ExMayor Harper is also regular vsiter to this
drive. He draws reins over pair Of light
grays, and invariably appears in barouche with
bis family. The ex-Mayor sits upon the drivers
seat and handles the ribbons Like an expert He
makes no great show Of speed, but is hard to pass
| when fully excited. John Harper, brother Of the
ex Mayor, goes the fast principle when be visits
| Blooming dale. He has chestnut sorrei and bay,
always drives them single, sready to take 'tbrush1
with any one and il seldom left behind. $1,000 is
said to be bis investment In this style Of horse
fesh-all for bis health, Of course, lie has also an
excellent carriage team for his family, which they
drive before close coach, or coupe.
The importers and merchants about Beaver and
South streets have latterly evinced All ambition 70
make time on the road. Mr. D. eastman, i'm
!
/ $40, worth $3.50. NJ Il. eastman also moves
along At 2:40 speed with his pair of long tail
browns, valued at 50 900. John j. Kelly delights ia
| showing the speed Of his nag Native American,
and who would not, II he had a piece Of horse.
flesh that he paid $1,000 forg He has also q
pair Of bays that are said to carry $1,000 All are
/ quite fast and make very fine appearance. Mr.. D.
Sanford IS always on hand TO try the mette Of his
nag, but few on the road are able TO pass him. lie
has an active and good looking horse, worth about
$500. Mr. Aloertus, Of Beaver street, shows hin
fancy for horsefesh by fourishing four fine bays ne
invariably drives them sll together, always handle
the rens himself, and does il with great skill. His
4 appearance on Boomingdale is always noticed
lod the stylish movement " his horses, considered
one OF the best teams on the road, and worth
5000 Mr.. G. Baker delights 10 see his bays spread
themselves at 40 speed, even If mishap should
cndanger his $4,000 team. Mr. Osborne has four
stylish roadsters-a black, gray and two sorrels;
one OF the latter frot IN 1882 He usually drives
/ them single. Tie four are valued at Sc ,00D.