The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-15

\ A more disagreeable day than yesterday vas
for drive out Of town could not veil be i'm
aeined. The wind which had been increasing In
force all day long, blew . perfect gale BY the
afternoon, and raised along the road such clouds
Of dust as to make it matter OF dihcnlty for
riders even to see their way clear before them.
II was thoroughly uncomfortable, and he must in
enjoyed the ride from the city 70 the race course.
The drswbridge over the canal creaked
and shook. while the wind ruling up the usually
placid waters into little ocean Of billows, al
most threatened to lift horse and buggy bodily
The attendance at the course was not 90 largs
as on Saturday. although. in view of the inconve-
nience attending the trip, 1t was remarkably
good. On the track the dust blew as freely IS
ing from the southwark ratified the metal roof Of
the stand, and fairly made the building shake.
But the sport went on nevertheless, and betting
was lively on the track prior to the commence.
ment of the AZ attsri t1'
FIRST RACE.
A dash of one mile for q purse Of $3.50 for
which there were hve entries. Agnes Donoran,
Richeiieu. Nellie Girynne, General Nc Mohon
and Jennie Q. The preference was evidently in
favor Of Mcmahon from the drst, although Dono-
van and Richeleu, the piucky winner Of Satur
days colt race, were NOT without friends. A good
start was made at the tap Of the bell, Rchelieu
taking the lead, closely followed by Jennie c.,
Donovan, 'Gwynne and Mcmahon. Tue quarter
pole was passed in 26& seconds, when Jennie G.
rapidly lessened the distance between her.
self and Richelieu. and for few seconds
went ahead but Richelieu made heroic efforts
and reRained the lost ground. making the half
mile pole in 504 seconds. Meanwhile. on the
third quarter Agnes Donovan and Mcmahon,
hitherto third and fourth in line, came dashing
up TO the front. passing first Jennie, then Richie.
lieu, both Of whom seemed 10 show signs of hsv-
ing made too much effort at first, and al Ave came
down the home stretch in splendid style, ,McMahon
leading, behind him Agnes, and then Richelieu,
Jennie q. and Gwynne. jest within the gates,
McMahons rider, certain, and reasonably 80, Of
victory, Internationally fouled by cutting of the
track Of Richelieu, coming in however ahead, in
l47l. followed by Agnes Donovan, with the others
n the order last mentioned. IL was the general
belief for time that the race had been won by
Mcmahon. But consultation of the judges was
held upon the point, whether or not Mcmahon
had swerved TO the detriment of Richelieu. IL
was finally decided that Nc Mshon was distanced,
van, the second in line, the race was accordingly
awarded. In this decision IL is but proper to OBJ
serve Mcnahon's hackers gracefully acquiesced
The guests meanwhile had betsken themselves
TO bountful repast. spread in the basement. OF
a sudden, however the bell tap announced that
everything MAS in readiness for the tIft
t4 SECOND RACE. a,sft rs
Three nie heats for purse OF $1,000, for which
were entered PriUdteer, Painter and Bismarck
First Hedt-Painter took the lead at the start
with Privsteer second 10 line, passing the quarter
pole in 3lt and the half mile In 1;0l4. Prlvateer
took the lead on the third quarter. passing the
stand on the first mile In 2:o6 with Painter follow
ing very close upon him. In going down the
back stretch on the second mile, Bismarck walked
up and pat himself In front of Painter, who con-
tipued losing ground. 50 that the horses finished
their second mile in 4:O53,. in this order, viz !:
and Painter (about three lengths behind Bismarck).
And now came the ting of war. The bay colt
appeared TO enjoy the sport as well as did any
spectator, stepping ont at an easy pace apparently
confident thai be held the game in his hands- But
look-at the quarter pole Bismarck threatens to
steal march on him. creeping up nearly abreast
now losing little, now reganing 1t. aud render
ing the result as yet q matter Of doubt. Hun
dreds Of eager eyes watched them as they came
around the third quarter turn and entered the
home stretch. Here. however. Privsteer gained
again, coming in ahead IN 6:56 about four lengths
ahead Of Bismarck, while Painter. jaded and
weary, was a good distance behind. The heat
was accordingly awarded to Privateer, while
Painter, being declared distsnced. was led of by
his groom. The customary interval having
elapsed, then came the signal for the n :
Second Hedt.-Both horses started Of at an
easy gait, evidently determined not to push mat
ters at that early stage Of the game. Privateer
kept about length ahead. but any child could
have seen that during the first mile il was mere
play between the competitors They passed the
stand the first time In 1851, having made the quar-.
ter and half poles in AZ aud l:25 respectively, and
in traversing the course the second time pre-
served the same relative distance, with, perhaps,
q slight increase Of pace. The second mile was
made in $40, Privateer passing the stand about
two lengths ahead. And now, on the third mile,
as In the previous heat, began the real struggle
for the geal. Privateer stood well to his work,
with apparently little effort, but Bismarck pushed
him close, surprising all by his pluck and en-
durance. They came down the home stretch
handsomely, Privateer passing the stand in 7l2t,
hIs competitor q single length behind him. And
so to Privateer was awarded the race and the
purse. We append summary Of the days
races:
SUMMARIES. ef
NErAIlIs JocKKy CLus RAcKs-srErsG NETTING 1855
SECOND DAY. TUESDAY, APRIL lIn-FiKsr RAcs-Dash Of
mile-Purse $3.50
7. S. Mo,se enters Wr. Brady's b. Aqnes Donopan.
by LexiDeton-dsm Little Peggy, 4 Year, old -. l
E. Nitherspoon entsrs T. b. Psttersons en- Richea,
BY Hiavatha-dsD Fanny Mcaister, years old. -. 2
T. N. Bin nous enters VIM sottriils b. Jeaais by
Daniel Boone-oam by Glencoe, years old 5
q. A. Breanx 8. Leonxrds m Nellie Grsrns.
BY imp. Bonnie scotland-dam By Chorster, years
H. foley enters q. Moors's j. G Cen EsHahon.
BY Lexipgtop-dam Magenta, By imp. Yorkshire.
Time-l:47l.
srcosp BAcK-same day-Thres mile hsats-Purse 5000.
n. B. Foley 7. q. Moore's b. C. Pripueer by
Lexington-csm Henne Fsrrsw, By imp. Shamrock.