The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-02-02
SLEIGHING IN BOSTON.

dents and PecuIiarities of the Sleigh
1Mss E.ass,nx MnSIns AS sp n:
and tho Consequences. Sc.
From the Boston Post. Jan. 81
The sleghing carnival Is fairly upon Its SPIRIT
gayey, It's excitement its enjoyment its dangers
sttute one Of the chief glores of New England win
shorn Of great of fun fascination There
that In the sleigh and the sleigh rden tho fast and
agreeable companion-in the more than hair-breadth
Escapes and dashng advenures-in the flying speed and
lightning time 1t recordsn tho animatng contest OF
man and horse and woman 1t engondersn the festive
gatherings assemblies Mt the hotels and other rendez
vousn these and other aspects which will readily be
suggested to the mind Of the reader there Is in the
sleghng carnival that which pertains TO no other amse-
ment other method OF travel other style Of loco
motion. Il Is sui geneis--
A life on the Brighton road
parody Russes song;
Each boy has his bit OF blood,
And they merrily drive along.
Tho road TO Brghton-what does II not suggest Going
to Cambrdge-what crowded panorama fills the mind
dash to Spy pondit Is but another term for after
Moons sport runners such sets agow TO think
Of And who does not jump at the opportunity which
favorng wntry skies present TO enjoy this brief sport?
Who Is not seen the road TO Brighton Cambridge,
to Spy pond other all other suburban locai
reader o" P we Know 'i him or her gea
Is tho enjoyment, how stirring the excitement how
splendid the scenes TO be viewed will not undertake to
portray and for the reason that such portrayal Is mpos
sbe. As well attempt TO convey idea of the perfume
of the or the hues Of the rainbow To know and
appreciate tho exhirating reality must get IL by
genuine jolly experience. And that Is what hundreds,
not thousands OF citizens their ladies and friends
have been getting for the last three days II what has
made the suburbs immense carnival of excitement
and fun; what has crammed the favorite resorts with
profuse patrons and kinded fire OF ubiant enthusi-
asm the pleasure Of recording which Is second only TO
actual participation.
We shall venture to assert that there Ia place like
Boston for a sleigh ride; and when say Boston
include its suburbs Our roads and avenues
GUS WIDE OF precisely tho right length for they be
made as short or long as may be desired and are con
nected with hotels and stopping places that kept by
the right of landlords There phase of the sleigh
ride that is not met while stabers fail TO be
up to the demand for teams. Touching teams where
better be seem Who has an eye for sthe racy
thing like Boston staber? Single, double, four-in-
hand eight or twelve II waned-whatcver the order IL
can be filed. And then the private touts-where shall
be found more taste eayey DASH character liberayf
Not in Gotham because that festive town has but the
slightest chance for the sleigh ride; its sleghng carnival
is only so in II has little winter and less
[Yes. Our harbor is always open to navgaton.-ED
reached the level OF the thing Only in and about
good city be the pleasure OF sleigh riding
In its genuine spirit and glory.
on THE RoAp TO BRIGHTON.
The principal thoroughfae for sport and speed
Western avenue TO Brighton, and the scene yesterday
was lively in the extreme. Starting on the way out
from the head Of Beacon street, cannot go rod
without meeting all varieties OF hors flesh attached 10 all
styles OF vehicles and The first that attracts
attention Is Dan Robbins coming up the ~
spanking ratio behind his bay colt Kitty following him
Is Henry Danforth, with asorel horse well in hand then
d.. B. |. summer famliarly known as Uncle Ben" in
company with Peter Morton drawn by pair or bays OF
easy action George Clark drove handsome bay horse
ana A. w. Cowan and party Of friends taken
the road By a stylish urn-hand. Mr. Sturteyant fol-
lowed with handsome turnout; old
fashioned pung filled with ladies' and gentlemen In 'ye
ancient costume soon after A. r. Morrison came sing
along with his well known stallion Fcarnaugbt and the
team Of note that attracts the attention Of the paer
Is the well known Lady Flagner handled by Mr.
Brock Before had fairly noticed tho last named,
| Mr. Daniel Dwight, accompanied by Mr.. Hammond and
ladies, came spinning along at better than three
minute gait behind beautiful pair OF bays; followed
soon after by pair OF dapplc gays, handled by well
known telegrapher OF this city Sovn after the veteran
Bill Woodruff makes his appearance on the scene beh %
gray that has speed and bottom Buthere comes
span that don't take aDybody's dust-we mean Yer
mont Boy and Planet owned and driven by Mr.. Went
worth followed by David Blanchard, with Of his
good Soon after meet Mr. d. ). Farrar, with
his speedy bay horse Bull that only needs 20 be let out
10 take front rank and The bay geding Daniel Webster
| driven by 'Totn reston; closely followed by Billy Nor
ris with the clever little mare Boston Girl j. Fits black
mare Baby soon shoots past, with Carols Rocket Jr,
close her heels II n pretty but the road IL too
crowded. and they obliged 10 draw tight rein before
the test OF superiority is decided fine, stylish mare
next appears In sght, potcd by Mr.. gilmore, oi
| Taunton, and skcdaddlo shows 10 good advantacc
by I. 4. Fuller. But we turn from single team
Rubber and Rosa Bonhonr, owned and driven by A.
A. Hail. they beauties, and every one knows Il WHO
| knows ANYTHING Of horscfesh They have hardly got
with b Boston, Boy, and then J. Maynard Of The
| Bowdoin square stables with Emigrant and Nod
Allen hitched up light and going with the them
Mr. NJ Is we'll known, has many, II not more, pretty
20 look at and good ones 70 go, than any other
man. But presently the road is cleared az Wen AZ Y
/ can be for the sashing black mare Kate May, nov
owned and driven by Jim Turner she has roted VA 20
| and cen do II again: Next comes tho br g. Bngnoli
driven by Mr. Mead and In his wake boTgh not II full
speed, par Of roam and brown ponies, driven BY
Mr. Norris, OF Chelsea, exceedingly handsome turn
sa'I % ,hs hsss m .Sa al . ,s
| lively in their vicinity and very soon after George
Pierce goes by like whiriwnd with handsome black
| marc.
Now for brush between two fast oncs-bts OF blood
worth their weight coin. and broken TO pcr.ocion-
hath nv Dlifhe
selves upon the knowledge Of horsenesh they have
acquired by years Of experience. One a bls
George Washington, handled by Ben Wright, and draw
Ing n cockcshe Of sleigh neatly picked DOT In ROD
the In the perfection OF taste aud nesines and
| shows Judgment and value from binder Tn,
other clean made sorre driven by Mr.. Hayden, long
imbed small head and powerful chest capable Of three
| minute work any time and equal 10 much less upon
/ tho slightest provocaon As they pas the Regatta
House all eyes attracted towards them. Tho brown
Is evidently on his metiie. and team aons, dcvolrni
space like a gourmand His gait " splendid The sleigh
seems to slay the distance and enjoy the SLAUGHTER
| with fidelity and striking square old fashione'
trot such he shows at Riverside that s steady q
tits beautiful The sorrel horse feels the excitement
and leans towards his adversary In threatening man
ncr. LESS 10 weight but equal In strength, he need
| urging 70 chow his calibre, and Displays clear
pair Of hoofs In his stride that means mischief Their
| " no break IN him. He u Of the thoroughsoing
| thorough paced kIud. Sec how he the BROW
the latter RECEIVERS from his break. Another suoi
| misdemeanor aud the Is The spectator
shout and applaud The slcighs move out Of The way
The Is exciting and novel, and ''old sports a.
anxious 10 wltneas tie finale. hut there u such no
and jumbo OF teams, such Iotle the course, ua'
Ia impossible ~ clear sufficient track, and they drl'
the to house they both simmer down % m eAte
gait ~ give the drivers chance 10 put Out ten ecu
stamp for toll and breathe their horsesbotA evidently
satisfied with the exciting dash.
on THE ROAD AGAIN.
Having witnessed the dash just briefly described, W
hook about rs ~ We can ind time on oar lyur
10 wilson's Tom Trant the owner OF Backstone Belle
comes along ai good pace with New York Boy foilowr
by stylish pair ~ bays owned by ur Maynard, with
party OF ladies from the south end the next team tbs
attracts notes IL the handsome black stallion Mort
star only I've years old but showing excellent sped
| owned and driven by III N. Greene and T. l. Robinson
beauty In every sense ~ the word. Lady Florence cam
dashng along next, handled by Geo Maynard, ard N
Lady followed by Highland Maid, owned and drive
by Vim Welnan Of Low ell who recently bought ber of
| v. Maynard Speaking q Mr. Maynard VIC might a. we
say here that In addition 70 those already mentioned