The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-12
THE TWO WALKERS.
Edward Payson Weston On His Way
10 Chicago.
THE AGREEMENT AND ARRANGEMENT.
Seth WILDER Payne Nm Route III
California.
From New Ysrk to San Francisco In One
Hundred and Fifty Days.

Hundred and Fifty Days.
Several days have elapsed Edward payson wes-
tom the pedestrian, started his trip 10 Chicago The
particulars Of his great match against time are gwen
elsewhere. il interesting, however to know that this
Ii not bis first great walking match. In 1851 he walked
from Boston to Washington ten consecutive days,
averaging fifty -one miles each day and beating time
handsomely. Mr.. Weston is, in no sense OF the word
sporting man" He follows regular business, as his
letter appended States but has been very unfortunate
late. He was years ago employed in the HERALD
office. The following the articles Of agreement
witnesses-In behalf OF George K Goodwin, John
Grndell, trainer Edward ingalls,, confidential agent
Benjamin NJ Curtis John T. Laphep, strangers ap-
pointed by postmssters.
! George X Goodwin, OF New York city, do wager
and bot the sum Of ten thousand dollars 1910 0o0 In
United States currency with f. Wilcox Of New York
city, that Edward Payson Weston, late q resident Of
win walk from Portland Me-, to Chicago H. and make
fair and honest walk TO the distance twelve hun
dred statute miles, OF hundred and twenty
eight yards each length In thirty consecutive days. and
without walking between the hours Of twelve p. NJ
Saturday and twelve p. NJ on Sunday making deduc-
ton OF four entire days, and leaving but twenty six
secular days In which to walk the distance the said
Wilcox wagering 600 that the said Weston cannot
perform the feat, subject TO the following
Condaions-lt Is agreed and understood by the said
Weston and the parties to this wager that the said
and is further agreed that the said Weston is to walk
one hundred consecutive miles inside OF twenty-four
Ss ss nours a part sns n
this feat such days included in the thirty he
may elect should he fail in the first attempt And IT.
after making the trial tive times he fails 10 walk the
said one hundred miles inside Of twenty -four consecu
tive hours, even though he makes the distance from
thirty consecutive days., then il is agreed that
the said Weston and his hacker, the said
Goodwin, do forfeit six-tenths OF this wager;
IN m
the distance on foot and does not arrive at Chicago H.,
in accordance with the time affixed TO the route and
time table hcreunto annexed then the said Weston and
his hacker, the said Goodwin, do lose and forfeit tho
entire $40, 0oo-the amount wagersd. 1t is hereby
further agreed by the said Weston and the parties 10
this wager that said Weston IL 10 be accompanied by
two witnesses for each sidemakng four parties
who to follow tho said Weston in conveyance pro-
yded, and who are each in turn to witness the SAID
Weston, and to make each and every statement
under oath as to tho progress on foot OF the said
Weston. III nj any time under any circumstances,
tho said Weston enters any vehicle, or mounts any
animal or conveyance, for the purpose OF riding or
does ride foot Of the distance to be walked, then
this wager forfeited against the said Weston and his
hacker This viii In way interfere with his convent
the Sabbath Is understood he starts after
twelve NJ Sunday from precise place at which
he stops at twelve Saturday. II the Eaid Wes
ton walks to make time on his route between the hours
Of twelve p. M. Saturday and twelve p H. Sun.
day then he forfets this wager against himself and his
hacker Il is agreed that the witnesses OF this walk
sbe Tor each and every statement made after the said
Weston makes the until he arrives At Chicago ILL.,,
accompshes this walk entire in accordance with this
agreement and be 30 sworn 70 by the four Witnesses
the hacker OF the said Weston shall have paid to
him, the said Goodwin, Immediately on the arrival
Of the said Weston at Chicago ILL.,. the OF twenty
thousand dollars previously deposited in tho stakehold
sr's hands. In pursuance Of and surety OF this
wager George X. Goodwin and j, T. +. Wilcox. have
deposited In the hands OF Mr. f. H. Elias stakeholder,
Of hundred dollars forfeit; the balance
do agree TO deposit with the stakeholder Monday,
September 80 1867 at three o'clock p. NJ the party
failing 70 appear forfeits It 10 agreed that the said
Weston 10 10 mako the start from Portland, Me-
stated day, between the LIST and 18th day Of October
1867 and failing 10 make the start In the specified time
| then the said Goodwin pays forfeit.
Signed the seventh day Of August in the city Of New
YORK GEO. K. GOODWIN.
r. r. WILCOX.
Signed in presence OF Frank G. Clapp Chaa W. Top
ping.
SsPrnBER 30.-A the nnal deposit Of stakes made
this day further agreed between the parties to this
wager and said Weston who made the request for an
OF weeks time TO change the date Of start
to October 2 that such be granted and that the
said Weston b required 10 make the distance OF 200
miles, according his revised time table, instead Of
1900 miles, and 70 leave Portland, Me-, ~ twelve H.,
October 20, 1867
This 70 Do considered equivalent for the 5000 70
have been forfeited II he failed 70 start between October
and Is GEORGE K. GOODWIN.
T. f. WILCOX.
In presence Of Frank C. Clapp, Chas. W. Topping, E.
H. Elias
The following will show the road already taken and to
followed by the pedestrian Sundays are Of course,
omitted, a. be will not walk At all on the Sabbath