The New York herald., 1865-11-17
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0vATl0NS TO The LIEUTENANT GENERAL.
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VISIT TO DUBOIS HaLF-MILE TRACK.
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The Generals Drive In BOnner's Forty
Thousand Dollar Team.
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TROTTING BY CELEBRATED HORSES
THE RECEPTION ON M0MDAY NIGHT.
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VISIT TO DUBOIS HaLF.MlLE TRACK.
rROTTING BY CELEBRATED HORSES
THE RECEPTION ON MoNDAY NIGHT.


CATION of racing celebrities any other similar ttle
but the fact apparent that the thing itself highly
and novel
This affair OFF at the half mile track belonging TO
the Mahatan Island Association and known as Dubois
Half mile Track situated on Harlem lane Here
brought yesterday TO be and admired by the Lieu
tenant General-who, by the way is quite connosseur
in the line Of horse eshneary all the fast and cele
braed animals which have been the subject of excite
ment among the betting fraternity of this vicinity for
years. Two days ago the arrangements for this ex-
hibton were complete. Mr.. George Wilkes was the
prime mover and Mr. Robert Bonner kindly consented
to give his assistance in the NATTER and TO their credit
be it said, the affair perfect success
Yesterday morning General Grant received quite a
number OF calls previous leaving the Metropolitan for
the track. Among those who paid their respects were
Generals Steele Comstock, Ingalls, and Wallis, W. B.
Astor, Esq, r. H. McCurdy, Esq, Samuel D. Craig,
Esq, and large number Of others The General with
his staff, made short call upon Mr. Thomas in Fifth
avenue, during the forenoon.
THE VISIT TO DUBOIS HALF.BTLE TRACK.
At two O'clock Mr.. Bonner, with his "forty thousand
dollar team, drove up the Metropolitan Hotel for the
purpose Of carrying the Lieutenant General to Dubois
Halfm Track. He was accompanied by Mr.. George
Wilkes After few minutes delay General Grant, in
company with of his staff entered the carriage and
the four gentlemen drove OF amid cheers given by
crowd who had assembled outside the private entrance
to the hotel. Bonner and his celebrated Lantern
and Peerless" conducting the Lieutenant General Of
the United States Army through Broadway, sight
for sightsecrsn Bonner was In his glory no doubt
sitting behind the fastest team in the world (which
his horses are said to be) with Lieutenant General
Grant beside him, who would not envy him
the po.tonf Ha bound 20 show the General
yesisraay what his could do, and TO give that
d. sAnguished gentleman idea OF what drive aud
ought 70 ~ Nore ~ yosr crns-rnE, ls1y, droning
drives, but legitimate flying gatetwo thirty
tho plank road Once beyond the crowded thorough
fares of the city the dust had 10 fly What mattered
whether spoke gave way some Of the trappngs
snapped in twain? Grant in the carriage and
for ride; then ride he should have Pity there was
not a longer journey The road was short one, and
crowded with vehicles. No chance for a brush even.
The Central Park Commissioners have limited the pace
of horses through their grounds What blessing 1t
would have been IL they had relaxed this rule while
Grant passing through. No doubt Bonner's rens
shook with tremuIous excitement as no viewed the
splendid winding roads in the Park, htted for fast
drive Once or twice he let Peerless and Lantern have
their way little; but the grave look Of policeman,
frownng In caution called Bonner TO realization Of the
Park regulations, and tightened rein was the
lane Peerless and Lantern had their way and now the
dust lles, eddies wbrs, smothers. Bonner, his team
and the Lieutenant General are lost IN dense volume
Of dust and few minutes bring the distinguished party
THE TRACK.
Two hours before the time named for this exhibition of
horse flesh 10 commence the track began to n up No
public announcement of the affair had been made, else
there would h. little chance OF procuring elbow
room In the vicinity. The members Of the club and
few favored ones were notified, who Of course informed
their friends and hence the attendance quite select
Al three O'Clock the hour announced Tor the exhibition
Ia take place there must have been two thousand per
present.; vehicles OF every description on
hand, and number of ladies graced the occasion with
their presence Several carriages freighted with r
occupants occupied the circular space the track and
rendered the peculiarly cnlivening large Amer.
can flag hung suspended from the Club House in honor
OF the distinguished guest
Among those present, in addition TO the Lieutenant
General and lady, were Major General Meade MAJOR
General Wallace. Major General Ingalls, Major General
Butterfcld, Major General Steele Brigadier General
Van vlict Colonel Hilycr and lady Mr. william Leland
and lady, ". y. Andrews, ESD, and several others.
THE GENERALS ARRIVAL.
Shortly after three O'Clock General Grant driven by
Mr. Bonner entered the grounds, and was greeted with
enthusiastic cheers Descending from the carriage he
took poston In front Of the Club House. chair
provided which the General mounted 50 that he could
obtain clear view OF the horses movements the
heads " the crowd. force of police from the
Thirysecond precinct, Ia charge OF roundsInan Wood
ward kept excellent order during the afternoon.
larger number however, would have added much to the
comfort Of those who attended.
THE HORSES AND THEIR MOVEMENTS.
such collection Of fast and celebrated horseiesh has
rarely been congregaed at one point figured the
truck yesterday. No race or competition whatever took
place They were there simply 10 trot the track for
the edcation OF General Grant and 10 bc examined by
him. Their speed not limited in any way, in
quence Of no race taking place. but each animal
PEELED 20 his best land fastest that the General
might have fair opportunity Of seeing the flower OF the
American trotting turf
The various animals which exhibited upon the track
during the afternoon together with the OF their
drivers foows:-Bonner's team, Peerless and
Lantern, Bonner; Bonners Auburn Horse, Bonner;
Flora Temple, James McMann; Ella Sherwood, Hiram
Woodruff; George Wilkes John Crooks; Commodore Van.
derbilt Dan Mace; Toronto Chief n saddle John Mur
John Murphy; General Butler Griffith rhomas Lady
Clifton DAN Pnfer; Brunette aker All these horses,
with the exception OF Dexter and Toronto who
went In saddle, trotted TO skeleton and road
wagons
bose, for which Is said he recently paid seventeen
thousand dollars Tho horse was led up 10 where
General Grant Stood who examined him with critical
eye and apparent qualification. Mr.. Bonner will match
this horse for speed n roer with any in tho world
After General Grant had thoroughly examined the ami
nal he driven around the track several tnes by MI
Bonner TO the admiration Of all
Flora Temple the next object of interest and she
also was brought up 70 the General for his scrutiny.
Flora looked spirited and full OF IRE Ms during her
palmcst days Of triumph. Jimmy McMann sent her
nying around the track after Bonnors Auburn horse
amid clapping OF hands by the crowd.
Dexter, ridden by John Murphy, or az he is
familiary called, 'Johnnyn Murphy was the observed
OF all observers His recent great victory, making the
quickest time under the saddle on record ~ fresh IN tho
memory OF all Murphy who also rode Dexter on that
OCCASION "lc him out yesterday aud gave excellent
tfen what he can 10. Johnny Know thnf the OF
the Lieutenant General was upon him, and spared no
pains In showing the brilliant points of Eextor Ho
sat his saddle most gracefully He Is sad TO he Of
the hest riders in this country and his performance yes
terlay fully proved this assertion.
Toronto Chief brought out also by Johnny in nne
style Lady Emma was on the ground also, but in
condition 20 trot
soyen eight horses the track At one tlmo,
making the scene very inspritinR General Grant
scuod TO enjoy much and watched the horses closely
they whired around IN succession. Tho sight was,
indeed novel one 10 al concerned General Grant had
reviewed the columns OF our gallant army again and
agn; the clattorng ot thousands OF cavalry huryug
psa, had sounded in his but now thehappy times
of peace had returned and his fellow citizens had called
him 30 different review Soldiers mounted and equipped
In all tho dread engines Of warfare, aud hurrying into
bot action, were not there, whom no requested
10 Iaanpuvrc Peace had brought with 10 tho
inducements TO nsplritng pleasure, viii IS character
let of nation and the American turf IN prominent
institution OF this description General Grant took
deep interest nrsvewng tbs trolling carnyal yoelcr