The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-10-05

large load of passengers.
Omnibusses were down from st. Anthony
and Minneapolis, cnvered with people, while
all the hitching posts around the Fort were
completely taken up.
EVERYBODY SATISFIED.
All the officers of the Society, who had
assumed heavy pecuniary responsibilities,
and were rather discouraged the first day,
now feel that they are relieved, and that the
proceeds will be amply sufficient to pay all
the premiums offered to contributors. They
feel encouraged to preserve, and bid defiance
to all sectional opposition and local jeal-
ousies.
John Lamb, who paid a round sum for
the exclusive privilege in the victualing de.
partment, was as blue as the arched frma-
ment, and as cross-grained as was possible
for one of his genial temperament to be, at
the opening of the Fair. Now, he exhibits
all the joyousness of Minnehaha, and the
sparkle of Heidsick, and wears his hat
turned up in front, signifying that be has
money to lend.
There were about half dozen apple
stands on the grounds, and all have made
money. One of them took in eighty-seuen
dollars on Thursday.
THE PROCESSION OF HORSES.
About ten o'clock, all the horses led and
harnassed, amounting to nearly one hundred,
were ,,marshalled into the parade ground,
and afterwards went up to the race ground,
where they showed their steps, preparatory
to the grand race in the afternoon. There
were some very fine horses, that we're adj
mired by all, but we prefer to take the
award of the committee as basis for COM
mendation, than to particularize at the
present time.
THE SCENE AT THE RACE COURSE.
We shall not attempt a graphic picture
of the race course. The camera alone
could do but ample justice to the scene, and
our artists missed golden opportunity
that they did not catch the shadow before
it faded. The crowd" left the Fort enclo-
sure at about two o'clock, to witness the
races. Such sight has never been seen in
Minnesota before. AS the long array of
vehicles of every description defled along
the road, the dust rose in great clouds to-
wards the sky, through which, now and
then, glimpse of the moving caravan
could be obtained. The people came not
by tens and twenties, but by hundreds and
thousands, and as they wendell their way
across the prairie ct different rates of
81 eed, we could compare the sight to moth
ing else but caravan escaping from the
threatenings of blasting simeon. Arriv
ing at the place designated for spectators
to witness the races-a beautiful eminence
overlooking many miles of surrounding
country-the scene presented by the teem-
ing thousands was one of true grandeur. 1t
was also kaleidoscope of beauty; for the
ladies were assembled there in hundreds,
and their many colored dresses, and shawls,
and pretty faces, added charm which made
the picture complete. We attended the
race course more to see the vest crowd than
to witness the races, and in this we was not
disappointed. The crowd there aOas vast,
and it was sight well worth seeing. But
to the races. We have heretofore described
the ground, and repetition here would be
deemed superfuous
BOY PEDESTRIANS.
The first exhibition on the programme
was trial of the best riding OF four boys,
rather than of the speed of the horses. The
following were entered: James Hopkins,
of Ramsey county, VIM. Campbell, Rose
town, Ramsey county; D. W. Jones, Min.
neapolis; VIM. Smith, of Cannon Falls.
These youths showed excellent horseman~
ship, and rode with a graceful ease that
could hardly he excelled by "children of
larger growth" The first prize was award.
ed to James Hopkins, the second to VIM.
Campbell, and the third to D. w. Jones,
Minneapolis.
The only entry was a horse OF w. B.
Gere, and having no competitors, be paced
round the course in 2:47.
TRoTTING STATIONS.
The next race was by trotting stations.
Mr.. Kidder entered Clifford Morgan.
Mr.. j. H. Kelly, Yankee Sullivan.
1t was three straight heats-best in
three.
Yankee Sullivan won the first in 3:4; lost
the second; won the third, and the race in
81.
This was quite an exciting race. On the
second mile one of the drivers hauled up too
soon after passing the judges stand, and
the horse and gig following run into him,
tipping both gigs over, and throwing the
drivers to the ground. Neither of the dri-
vers were injured.
SECOND TROTTING RACE.
The next was trotting; straight heat of
a mile. ..
Mr.. Benjamin entered Flying Dutchman.
Noah Estes, Black Hawk.
The Flying Dutchman won the race in
| ALL.
The Black Hawk was not in when we
| left.
There were three horses entered for tn is
race: .,....
"Flying jack" by Charles Coulter:
"One Eyed Joe" by John Frost:
Brown Dick" by Joe Campbell.
"Flying Jack " won the race in 81.
This was fine race A good start was
had, and all the horses went off at full
speed. The tail of Flying Jack stuck
out straightly horizontal, and he soon took
the lead, and came in several lengths ahead,
winning the race in 81. This horse sur
prised all by his speed and bottom. Many
who had only seen him round the streets of
St. Paul, did not imagine that be could
win the race so easily.
There were other races, and much
amusement of one kind or anOtheraupon the