Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-11-10
MEMPHIS RACES.
THE FALL MEETING. 1867
sixty Thoroughbred in Waiting
The Great Turf Sensation.

The fell meeting on the Memphis
race course will have its commence
ment to morrow, (Monday,l November
18th. The amplest preparations have
been made for foil and most interesting
nesting. The purses are large, and the
course has been placed in the finest
order, the stands rendered capable Of &C.
commodating the NEST numerous assem-
bly, that ever grsced q Memphis meet
log. Those who have had the manage
ment, have permitted nc effort to re-
main untried to secure a thorough sue
cess. 1t was determined that In the
number Of thoroughbred horses no
former meeting Should be mentioned In
comparison, aud already the stables
brought here, and svailing themselves
Of the accommodations provided, exceed
those, loBgo interUdHOr which have here
tofore been brought here. La addition 70.
the contests among b esuperb horses, for
the several liberal purses offered, the
First Western Turf Congress, at its meet
ing in st. Louis, drew BY lot the hrst
great race that should be run under its
auspices, and the choice deVoiFed upon
Memphis. This of itself has made
this meeting one Of unusual Interest, and
has brought here some OF the finest
stock that has ever Teen aggregated IN
the South. Earnest In their wishes for
the success Of their own horses, the
owners and trainers are early on the
ground, and are looking forward, by
every personal attention, and their *
perienced groOms, that their respective
favorites shall be In proper position 1t
is said that the celebrated John Morrissy,
who Is understood to make betting lively,
will certainly be here. While the sports
Of the racefield are INDUCED in, land
thew hold their own among our Anglican
kinsmen. as they have done for csntu-
ries,) wagers will heighten the excite
ment, and transfer values from one
pocket to another. 1t Is well understood
that there are sixty thoroughbred horses
now in readiness. As the meet
ing il so near and the horses
will be advertised, a. they are entered
for the respective purses, it is needless to
crowd so many ame in q general list,
when it cannot be known in advance
how they will be arranged in the several
contests. This much, however, may be
confidently stated Therehas new been
such a meeting here, or have been so
many Of the frst-bloOds among trained
horses on our grounds. That urOwn
citizens will take q lively interest in the
contests, is not even probiematical.
The street railroads leading to the
very gates, will furnish facilities, OF
which vast crowds will avail themselves.
Heretofore these facilities have not been
forthcoming, but the convenience will be
instantly recognized, and we expect to
see the cars crowded. In speaking Of
the arrangements for the Fall Bsees, we
should not omit to mention the thorough
ness Of the management, and the entire
fairness with which the contest will be
conducted. This, 10 Itself, adds a double
interest to the contests in speed, and
strengthens judgment based upon former
performances, or the blood Of stock The
rules will be strictly observed, and order
will be enforced. In England, and in
our more Northern cities, the gentle sex,
elegantly sttlred, grace the stands espe-
cially provided for them, or occupy their
handsome squipages at some convent
ent point Of the field, from which the
struggle for mastery may be viewed wish
advantage Nothing can add more to
the bFillianey Of 3 meeting, and we can
perceive no reason why ladies' may not
enjoy the sport in which their husbands,
and fathers and brothers indulge, IS well
as the sternsr sex. Ogt in the open
autumn air, with the balmy wind rust
ling the crisped leaves, or hurting them
to earth, with the heslthful exercise and
exulting spirits, beneath the biGe, over
arching sky, what could be more ANNA
ting-What bring more roses to the
cheeks? If We Americans err in any
one thing more than another, it is in our
seldom holidays. Let Us make the Mem
phis FAN Meeting 8 genial, glorious
holiday.