New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-05
Natchcx Races.

again. Ihaye heard it asserted this "city of Ha
4 yana,, is to be the chief sponsor. Nous uerrons
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Natchez Races.
The regular fall races over the Pharsalia Course
commenced on Tuesday. the 9th ult. From the
Natchez papers we copy the following
4 SUMMARIZES:
Frasr Day Tuesday, Nov. II, 1s60.--HeatE
| one mile, purse $500, forfeit $lo0:
Col. A i. bingaman's ch, by Voucher. dam Betsy
Stephen os Giaasrs EST a. L Davs5 el Lana Doris by
4 Tme-I:5S-2:0I.
4 A second race on the same day for year olds,
heats and stakes before, with three entries was
taken by H. B. Foleys 6. g. Lightning, BY Lexng-
ton, dam Blue Bonnet, by imp. Hedgtord, who gal
/ loped alone over the course.
SECOND Day Wednesday, Ney. 2s.-Jockey
| Club purse $500; heats one mile:
s. Il wnston's isannder Oh; 2tciiight by Lexington,
A. L Af snsanss's Fqsr By Bundle and Co
me-2:o4-2:0s.
i THRD DAY- Thursday, Nov. 2e.-The entries
| for the two mile heat race were as follows;
Col a.. u. Bngaman's u Szymansky9 b, f. Repentance
| IA viciine. ~ imp. Belschazzar
Reserue at the first quarter post and coming in at
| least one hundred and twenty five yards ahead,
winning the heat and race, and distancing her
petitor with apparent ease
a. l.. Bingaman's Repentance.
Time-4:OO.
/ Second Race - For the second race, being q
/ stake for three year olds heats two miles, $500
subscription. sl00 forfeit, the following entries
were made:
jas aoresnis CHI Maggie MeheU by imp Yorkshire
4 l. Rngsmans Eatchcs y Lexington dam Ataa by
| In this race Bety Ward "walked over and
took the money. Betty will have to do something
more than walk round to-day, though
THIRD Rdee-A colts stake, mile heats, two best
in three:
W, ], Minors Rtgf, BY Brown Dick dam Temptation,
n i Baesnans Tom Resiy By Isviaihan dam
James a1fs Jsetsoas ssaf'a5 a ciia by Albion dam
ss'''' Z : Time-1:52l- l-1:5sI. #
FouRrH y.--Fytday, Nov. 3O.--The following
was the fourth days race: 2g7
s. L. win,ton's (T o saundersD ch- f. 9teitgh, by
sHaSs BSsss ss y kFlsa g vsshsf SsRs 9 dam Betsy
H B Pefi selsys i isas ~ Bthane,
n Il Rishafds J. I Btig ward by Lexington dam
by Whaehone, years Old pld.....-t,.-.,....-. dis.
To.DAY's RAcE.-The entries for to-day's race
are as follows:
4. Richards enters Naqsaaa, BY imp Yorkshire dam
A Biaganaa siiers + 4 RersHtaee by Lexington dam
Julia H., years old
Discovery OF GoLD.-While We are going to
press the report is prevalent about town OF the dis
covery Of gold by the workmen engaged at the Ar.
tesian WELL The excitement oceasoned by this
rum0r is easier imagined than described. Several
small pieces have been dug ont which are pro-
nounced by those posted in such matters the gen
une stuff. Should itproye to be SO, the vein is
rich one, [Des Arc (Ark.l Union.
The Des Arc Citizen Of the 23d fully confirms
the above in the following
B. In our last issue it was announced that several
Hal 4a1ra
of the artesian well, which is being dug in this
place. 1t was thought by many of our citizens, at
the time, to be hoax upon the credulouss but
further and more particular search has brought
very rich and profitable vein of gold to discovery
at least such seems to be the opinion of all who
have examined the pieces of ore which have been
washed out. The attention of Mr.. Jules Anderson,
well-known citizen, and a gentleman who has
had several years experience in mining through
California, attracted to the kind of sand which
was thrown out of the we'll last Friday, after the
workmen had reached the depth of seventy feet
with the anger. He gathered some Of it into
pan, and at the bottom of which, after the wash
ing process, he found nearly teaspoonful of shin
ing, dusty parcels, which proved to be the pure
precious metal, under chemical test.
Saturday afternoon following Mr.. J FL. Quisen.
berry washed out several particles which averaged
two or three grains each in weight. The excite
ment consequently became great and contagious,
and almost every species of pans were brought
into use, TO wash out the gittering treasure. Sew
of the ore, and pieces of it were sent to the jewel
ers of Memphis, by the steamer Admiral. The
auger threw up large quantity Of the metal on
Monday last, which was washed from the sand by
a half dozen or more people. Mr.. Russ Evans
found three Jumps, the largest of which is valued
at 81 80; Mr.. Warren, blacksmith found nugget
worth 81, and Mr.. Anderson himself has washed
out many beautiful and valuable specimens.
It is the opinion of Mr.. Anderson, Mr. Qusen
berry, and several Others who have been in the
mines of California that this is one of the richest
veins ever discovered. The sand In which the gold
found at this place has pronounced to be iden-
tical with that of California, both in character and
color.
The gold fever is on the rage here now. and We
have been informed that company of our most
reliable citizens has been formed for the purpose
Of sinking a shaft on the bank Of White river,
somewhere in the vicinity of Des Arc.
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srEAMBoAr suNK.-The Mobile Mercury of Sat
urday has the following:
The Rescue, Capt. Ham. Johnston, left here on
her usual trip Tuesday evening with good freight.
On the next night, at 5 a. NJ, when four miles
below Tempkinsville, she ran against some heavy
timbers, supposed to be the wreck of a bridge
brought down by the rise in the water. The boat
commenced sinking Instantly, and went down SO
fast that Capt. Johnston, who had just laid down,
by the time be could get up and dress himself and
get down to the steps, met the.water half way up.
There were ninety passengers on board and we
were informed that the boat sank down to the
texas, covering the hurricane roof up to the sky
lights i is wonderful that but two lives lost.
The ladies came rushing out of the cabin, and
before they had time to dress themselves the cabin
filled with water, SO that they had to cling to the
floating tables and chairs 10 save themselves from
drowning. The water rose to within about foot
of the roof Of the cabin, leaving but that narrow
breathing space for the passengers who were
managing to float above the water, The sky-lights
were broken in and all saved hut two-a man,
name not aseertained, and negro woman belong
ing to Mr.. Shackleford
The boat was put on shore as far as could be
after the accident. 1t is believed that when the
present high water subsidies her machinery may be
got at
The Rescue had the finest freight Of the season,
and great deal of twas very valuable. The loss
is heavy. The boat was partially insured.