The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-11

The Great Match, Under the Saddle. Reswceu
StonevniI Jackson and shark. for &5.C9o
shark FOrfeits.
"a bad day to beat Dutchnans time, was the eacu-
ation Of many yesterday morning as he moved
seepiy from beneath tho sheets and glanced shyerngy
out Of tho window. It was a bad day. Overhead tho
skies were hung with heavy lowering gray clouds, and
the wind cut in sharply and chill from the northeast
Light dashes of rain that blew in the face Amos hori
zontaly during the forenoon did render prospect
better
At half-past eleven start made for the Fashion
Course TO witness the great match for $4,000
tween the gedings stonewa Jackson and sharg three
mile heats under the saddle. late for the boat at
James slip, Thrty-fourth ferry was next FRO
ceeded to- Arrived at Hunters Point the conveyances
expected be present TO run TO the course not
appearing, q light buggy, attached 10 which little
hliy notHnuch larger than ami manned BIZ !.
grizzly boarded old negro and little mulatto aIi-
preached and bargain for being taken 10 the Fash
track speedily consummated Old joe the driver,
very laxative, and turned be quite we'll IN
formed. Man and boy.' he said, ''he had lived in
New York for the last thirtvhye years and had al
tended mos, OF tie which have q, Cured during
that period IN the vicinity. And so, with chatting ab0lI
the most celebrated turf performances which Inc Did
darkey had sed, the Fashion finally reached
after tiresonis ride over mos, dusty road Joe
soon found me gsnieaaniy proprietor 1r CreshcroD,
under whose guidance visit - the stables vas made
AS yet bnt few Sporting gentlemen had arrived, and
these gathered IN tho saloon, where clustered
around card party table, watching the playing with
lisiIess gloomy OF attention. in Keeping w.h Tho
nnfavorable aspect Of the dav All shveret beneath
closely wrapped oyercoat and, with constant calls upon
the walters, sought 10 keep away the chill by GTcatos
ARTIFICIAL warmth within. warm dinner caased a
measurable rise OF spirits and when u and The
open ar was again sought ii found that the clouds
mad now thnned considerably, as to ptomise fair
afternoon. The sky was soon overcast, however, and
WIN he steadily increasing wind i was more chii anl
uncomfortable than before. isarer knots gathered
about the sheds, and amid them
the lace oi many veteran and pro.ai-
nsnt patron Of The turf. The race WIS Of
each contestant We're critically caIyasSed In he early
Part or the geek shark Ind been the favorte sport
inc circle bit Eo~ Stonewa begging for takers
oners 81 tluU 10 $50 One gentleman offered - bet SO
against 500 tnat both would beat The Gme OF Dnta,-
maa7:S25 But the weather seemed 10 have wroielit
influences Upon the crowds for betting Jagged and WINS
very dnll MEANWHILE tho gatherings were augmented
by fresh arrivals and at hreo O'Clock
Thousand persons present. Tho horses were now
called ouf, and Mace, itonewail, first appeared
stonewa's movements ii the warming MP were 1.-THE
and active. and he seemed anxious for hts work c
in very fine condition, and showed not ounce Of
extra nes,. shark followed with JOHNNY Mur-
ply His action heavy and iistles' and
In marked contrast The earnest and vigorous style If
Stoncvsl H did not with his work. either,
Ike the others. and the odds went NJ with anxious
crers and few takers to 500 10 500 on stomewali
Finally they BROUGHT up to the score si0ncwall
having the pole One false start was 10 de Mace get
ting ms horse or several lengths ahead o. Shark, who
did not come IN ~ all last Another time they started
and Shark farther behind than before. He
did not To be ia auy fix to troi. ana as owner
therefore Withdrew him, paying forfeit stea-wsli
And 50 Dutchran's great three mile time yet remains
record unrfs allied
FASHION CoUfsF 1. l., wednesday, OF. ~. 1885,
Trotng for stake Of $1,000 three mile hea;, sndei
the sallde:-
D. saces b. e Stonewall jackson Received forfeit
D. h1spbys b. &. shark Paid forfeit