The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
THE STATE HORSE FAIR.
THIRD DAY.

Yesterday, the third and last day of the
Fair, opened most propitiously. The
weather was glorious, although, if the truth
must be told, little chilly. The sun
shone out in all its splendor until nearly
the close of the amusements, when the
sky became overcast, causing good ma
ny to leave under the impression that a
storm was setting in. The attendance
was fully as numerous as on the preceding
days, and there was decided improve
ment in the running.
The first event that came off was a
pacing race for green horses for purse of
$20O-n,ile heats-best in 5.
For this race several entries were made,
but only two came to the scratch" Co
liaH," by Phil. FRAKER, owned by EDw.
Brown, of St. Anthony, and "Black Mel
ly," owned by GEORGE SMITH, of Prescott.
This was good race and closely con-
tested, "Black Nelly" winning three
straight heads. Time, 1862; 2:51; 2:48.
After this race had terminated there was
an exhibition of stock, and the award of
premiums was made by the Judges, al
though the announcement of names of the
successful competitors was not made until
near the close of the days proceedings.
TRoTTING MATCH.
At half past two trotting match, best
three in five to harness, for purse Of
5000, came off. A. SPENCER named Ned
Sutton; VIM. Fl. DoBLE named Tom
Brown. Weight 145 lbs. Tom Brown
was driven by Mr.. HEMENwAY; Ned SUIT
ton by A. SPENCER
At the start Ned Sutton took the lead
but Tom Brown came well up. Both nags
broke up three or four times.
On the first mile, Tom Brown won by
about half length. Time, 800. On the
second stretch, Ned Sutton made his mile
in 800.
SECOND HEAT.
In this heat, Ned Sutton came in about
three lengths ahead of Tom Brown.
Time, 1886.
On the third heat, the time made was
about the same, and Ned Sutton was de-
clared the winner.
A good deal of interest was manifested
during this race, but it was evident from
the start that Ned Sutton would be the
winner of the prize.
RUNNING RACE.
The next was running race, two miles
and repeat, for purse of $780, Mr.. FAR
R1NGToN entered Nutwood, by imported
Monarch, dam by Florizelle, three years
old. SAMUEL POWERS entered Sallie Bar
ton, two-year-old colt.
FIRST HEAT.
Nutwood led, rode by BILLY CAMPBELL,
closely followed by Sallie Barton, ridden
by GEORGE HALYARD. This was a we'll
contested race.
This heat was won by Nutwood. Time
First mile, 2:O3; second do, 2:2O1.
SECOND HEAT,
On the second heat, NutwOod came in
ahead, making the first mile in 2:12, and
the second in 2:11. This decided this
race, Sallie Barton having been distanced.
The next was trotting match, two
mile heats and repeat, for purse of $1OO.
Il. DoBLE, entered Gen. Sully and A.
SPENCER, Tommy. This was most ex-
citing race, and a considerable number of
bets were made on the issue.
On the first mile Tommy took the lead.
passing the judges stand in $3.50. In the
last stretch, coming home, Gen. Sully
took the lead, passing the stsnd in 3:O1.
Time on the first heat, 900.
sEBoND HEAT.
On the first round Tommy passed the
stand about two lengths ahead, in 2:5s =:
on the second mile Tommy came in about
one length ahead. Time on this mile SOL .
time on the second heat $3.50.
Ihe flrst mile was made by Tommy in
800. On the second mile both horses
came in neck and neck in 2:56.
The judges decided it to be a dead heat
and the Course was ordered to be cleared |
tor the deciding heat, when it was an.
nounced that both horses had been WITH
drawn, and the judges announced that all |
side bets were null and void. A good |
deal Of feeling was manifested BY some |
parties on the decision of the Judges BEING |
announced, but on the whole the majority |
OF the spectators seemed to be satisfied
with the award.
Ihli terminated the proceedings of the
day' with the exception of quarter race
winch was got up on the ground. and
which did not possess attractions enough
70 induce many to stop for, as it was get
ung well on to six clock.
We understand that the Fair has been
perfect success in every way, both pecu-
nlarlly and otherwise. It has been nm