The New York herald., 1868-03-26
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i've Brilllancy Of the Spring Meeting.
The Passaic Agricultural Society is dead, but the
H0boken course Is undergoing the process of resus
citation. The spirited turfmen throughout the
country learned with deep regret week since that
the Paterson course with all the beauty Of its grass
carpeted turf under the charge of the Passaic Agri
cutual Society, was discontinued, and that the
grandeur Of its racing meetings would be known no
more forever. With this edict the Jersey Derby
and St. Leger races were swept from the turf and
the nominations they included Of Messrs. Sanford,
Morris and Alexander, with those Of Colonel NC
Daniel and others, were retired.
This was not unlocked for as the murmurlngs
and reflections Of the dusty farmers many Of
whom were stockholders in the association more
than two years SINCE presaged this event. They
were not happy; they did not enjoy the satisfaction
Of the depression Of the managers from what they
teemed the acme Of turf pleasures-the trotting OF
their own breed Of horses Running with oil its gran
of the melted steeds engaged, was to them an nno-
walton not to be allowed, and these old men, Decom-
ing jealous Of the nattenton they experienced when
these brilliant meetings occurred, and the gentle
manly turtles Of the country who visited the
on the Passaic river full OF fragrance and richness of
scenery in its surroundings, were determined to
end 1t, and they did. Their triumph was
but short, however, and few there were TO
enjoy with them their satisfaction, share and
soothe their cares or to conceal their infrmities.
Yet in respect the American turfman will
them, as the imported idea Of the Derby and ST..
Leger, known to this course alone. was antagonis-
tica to the spirit OF racing that flowed through their
veins. Americans want racers of endurance, horses
capable Of running heats, not only one, two and
three, but four miles, bearing the weight OF man,
and foreign innovations were disliked by them.
nt,nffh fhn nHnn will ttn nVAf 1u
released river Of Hackensack, by Its borders owing
like the venous system OF the human frame, leapiDg
scene this spring of meeting that will pos
sess in part all the grateful influences OF other
popular race courses in the country, making the
frosted heart OF the Oldest turfman palpitate with
returning vitality-it need only be mentioned that
Colonel Mcdaniel one OF the pioneers of the turf in
America has fully consummated plans for its usual
opening, and has arranged for the distribution Of
$4,000 In prizes for three days. meeting beginning
on the Goth OF May next This statement can be
relied up0n and the worthy members OF the Western
racing world and our own, who have felt that the
closing OF the Paterson course would sadly interfere
with the production OF the mettled stock possessed
by them can now have the pleasure or entering them
In the races determined upon each day spert will
include U contest OF heats.
THE FIRST DAY.
This, as referred to, will he ON the 2sth OF May,
a fortnight previous to the Jerome Park RACES.
These races win comprse:-
FiTst-The Post stake, q dash OF half mile, for
youngsters" quite far enough for them in the
Spring.
Tnird-Stallion stake of heats for $500. -
THE SECOND DAY.
The 25th ofMay WILL like the racing OF the first day
comprise three races, fully causing, undoubtedly
the excitement that Is desired and anticipated. The
contests will be-
FHst-Scling premium Of $3.50; distance one mile
and quarter, with the usual allowances for price.
iSecOnd-All ages dash OF one and half miles.
Th5d-Mie heats; free for all.
THE THIRD DAY.
The 2Sth Of May-thlrd and last day-will open
with hurdle race, and this alone, in the fine pro-
gramme presented, is except0nable. When will our
OF races2 II is folly surmise that accidents Of the
nature that cast gloom over the brightest assem-.
bage Of ladies ever gathered at Jerome Park last
autumn may not again occur. Ii IL not wrong to
invite their repetition, and should not the
gentlemen turtles join hands with the fair
patrons OF the turf In protesting against their recur
renceS They are productive Of no benefit, and open
the way TO objections pertinent and wise. Besides
and there no Disgusting the fact, that there is
disposition on the part OF the community TO regard
this description of racing little less than danger
ous swindllng But the races. they will be-
Fusf--Hurdle race, two miles.
Second-Post stake, for three-y year-ods, one mile
and three-quarters.
Professionalism premium; dash OF one mils
and quarter, with the usual allowances for beaten
horses.
f0mth-Two mile heats, weight for age, premium
OF $3.50.
This will end the meeting, and from the fine pro
gramme and known energy OF Colonel Mcdaniel Il
promises 10 usher in the glorious racing season o.
1868 with an ecidt that win live long In the memory
of the patrons OF the turf and the owners Of higi
melted steeds throughout the country.