The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-08


Maversed than that opposite the club stand. About
three O'Clock the scene had assumed something OF |
that animated appearance which was foreign all the
morning. Inc Crowd increased the stands began "
oil, people goved about more briskly and pleasant
feeling rcigned around. Here and there groups OF
esdssed and the debate ended with Sweep" at
the suggestion OF which every one laughed saiu
mSd JOINING IN Then there Was another laugh
which the porty gentleman took the lead, and gu.
came the gresnbacss Preliminary can'sTS, w TOO,
were the subject OF much comment. knowing
ones scanned the contestants closely, pointed
out their defects, complacently showed the
and hiarity; rather late though, for the heavy
clouds were becoming more heavy ana would so9G
6e Is tne other II the ny Sro
ceedings had been pent up all the morning and un-
able to contain ITSELF burst forth In all is natural
together with few distinguished visitors. Among
them were General Dick Taylor OF louisiana General
Neil, Coster w. vanderbilt Bates. Lawrence Je,
rome, August Belmont, Leonard Jerome II. Keep,
Mils, Leland, George Lorilard, Goelett John Hoey,
lain.
OUTSIDE EScAMpMENTs
viewed from the piazza OF the club mousse the
scene was pretty in the extreme Tic space allotted
to the vehicles on each side OF the stand was well
merrlly. Each carriage and other conveyance had
us tender freight who looked admiringly on the
scenes within. Coed things were in abundance
racing freak and those outside seemed to enjoy
themselves, though their view Of the course was In
some places very limited, and altogether regular
carnival was observed. The conveyances, compare
lively small in number. were not remarkable for their
excellent appearance. There were but two fourth
hand turnouts on the course-one owned by Mr.. J. b.
FELLOWS, with splendid team which did wonders on
Hotel, having black and a bay at the wheels and
Two grays leading. The other equipages were OF
the ordinary character and elected but lew COM
mendat0ry observations.
THE RETURN.
beautiful evening brought the several events to
had been determined the course was completely de-
serted Lively scenes ensaed, In which the Ola say
might nsS s' pssn aa3r ss eas
Horses that had stood idle all the day and liveried
TS wa. be AMI
mated and pleasant than the arrival The melan-
choly faces had disappeared and the cavalcade went
the truly assh M f The retu as
were met BY the iashionabes taking their evening
friends and cordial greetings ensued: AT Firm
avenue the heightened array was broken up the
shades OF night soon feel around, and all was dark
The Racing. ssy &C.,
Five races were announced to take place yester-
day. Four Of them came or successfully, but the
third did not take place at all. 1t was match be-
tween Mr.. Belmont's CHI. G. Fenian and Mr.. Came
ron's imported br. T. by Old Caabar, both two year
olds. The match was for $500, dash Of three
quarters Of mile The race was declined by Mr..
Belmont The track was In fine condition. and the
racing very good throughout, especially in the race
for the Stewards Cup and the mile heat race. The
character OF the horses In the first was such as
to excite great deal Of speculation and conjecture
as to the result they well known to be rae
ing nags Of the flrst water. They had all been win
ners at one time or another, and were looked upon
favorably by their many friends, who backed them
heavily according to their individual opinion Of
their merits. General Duke was the favorite at the
course although he had not been 80 In the poolse-
ing Of the previous evening. James A. Connolly
would. probably have been the favorte at the start
had not the impression got abroad that he was
what or and would not run with his usual energy
and neetness. Nemesis, even, sold higher than he
did, although she had never been tried in 30 long
race. The sequel, however, proved that James A.
Connolly was not SO much or as the public had been
led to believe, for he won the race most CALAMITY,
although the Duke led him fully two miles, Nemesis
enough-to come In at the heel or the hunt Local,
Notwithstanding his nne appearance, does
great four mile effort at the spring meeting
IS he was beaten by Abdel Kader, q horse
s spen 5Sea fG 9annins
which would be the victor until they passed under
really an exciting affair, 1t being race from begin
ming 70 cnu, and cniistng tho attention ovory
The victor, Mcconnell s one Of string Of four
being the other three-that were brought here from
Ohio by Mcconnell and Harness in the spring quar-
tet OF finer young animals have seldom been any
where in one stable, These gentlemen were induced
to part with General Duke for high consideration,
sion that he was the swiftest and f best
colt in the stable. subsequently Bayonet
J. Mcconnell, having no reputation, was retained.
His running yesterday however, proved him to be
Of g s s
OF the day and one OF the features Of the meet
Ing was whatis called the gentlemens race-that is,
race between gentlemens riding horses ridden by
members Of the American Jockey Club For this
there were entries, six OF which started. The
and when mounted and while their horses were
prancing up and down the quartersretcl. In front
to the fair sex and elected their most intense admra
ton. Their riding was indeed good, most excellent
joys6le and credta6le affair throughout The details
Of the sport are given below
THE FIRST RACE.
STEWARDS CUP, value q. 200, subscription $50
each, play or pay; two miles and an eighth the
ond horse to receive 5000 out OF the stakes; I'VE or
more to all. Closed with nine entries.
Isaac W. Pennock entered CHI. c. James A. Con.
molly, by yandal, dam by Margravc, years old.
Mcconnell and Thompson entered ch. c. General
Duke by Lexington, dam Lila, by Yorkshire,
R. E. Laers entered b. c. Abdei Kader, by Aus.
j. W Weldon entered CHI b. Local, by Lightning.
dam Maroon, by Glencoe, years old. ..........
John Hunter entered bl. T. Nemesis, by Eclipse
dam Echo, by Lexington, years old ........... 8
Kentucky, Bayonet General York and Sherrod
were the other entries for the race, but did not
start.
General Duke was the favorite before the start In
the last pool sold he brought $780, Nemesis the sec
oDd choice, fetching s540, James A. Connolly selling
for $470 Local for $3.50 and Abde Kader for $50 The
race beng two miles and an eighth the horses were
started at the lower end OF the grand stand which
gave chance for good send of at the Judges
stand The horses were started admirably, Local
getting the best OF the send OF, Abde Kader second
and the other three parallel They ran TO The judges
stand In thirteen seconds and half, Local leading,
Duke fourth aud Nemesis fifth. They ran around
the upper turn In this way spread out about two
lengths apart, and as they made the turn of tho
blufr Local led two lengths, Abdel Kader second,
four lengths ahead OF Connolly, who four lengths
In front OF General Duke the latter being two lengths
In advance OF Nemesis. Swinging 10 the right and
getting past the halfme pole they closed up finely,
and when on the lower turn Local was leading one
length, Abdel Kader second, one length ahead OF