The New York herald., 1868-11-08

A Mile Dash Between the Maid Of Honor
and II Trovatore for One thousand Dol.
lars-Thc Former the Winner-The Scenes
In Harlem Lane-Fine Display Of Trotting
Horses.
A match for 81, 900 between Mr.. Belmont's Maid OF
Honor and Mr.. Leonard Jerome's II Trovat0re came
on yesterday afternoon at Jerome Park, and, In
accordance with the general expectation, was easily
won by the former after somewhat unnteresting
contest. Indeed the result Of this race was re-
garded with certainty, that, beyond the mere ex
hibition Of speed, the race was witnessed with little
interest The day was miserable in the extreme,
being damp, foggy and bitter cold. Save . half Q
dozen members Of the club and about
as many more interested in the event. who
always relish sport, even under difficulties,
there were very few spectators present. The course
bleak ana dreary looking and very heavy. there
being a sufhciency OF mud to test the pace and
strength OF any horse. Considering the adverse
aspect of affalrs the race and the time in which 1t
was completed evoked admiration, for although but
little doubt was entertained as to the final issue Of
the contest, the pluck, energy and determinedness
OF the unsuccessful competitor were heartily CON-
mended. The race was announced for half-pasr two
O'clock yet few symptoms Of the event were visible
at that tme and the number OF arrivals at the club
house were very limited. Moreover, the sound Of
hammers echoed mournfully for the stands across
the way not long since thronged with the beauty
and fashion Of the city, were now being quickly
covered TO insure protection against the storms OF
rapidly approaching winter. Forewarned. forearmed,
and perhaps ere the wooden battlements shall have
been adjusted the Icy seet will strive In vain for
tngresS Shortly after three O'Clock about dozen
gentlemen plodded their way towards the weigh
house. where q lively discussion ensued as to the
merits OF the competitors The Maid was decidedly
the most favorably spoken OF, and was accordingly
more substantially recognized. while the friends OF
u Trovatore were on the lookout for risky odds:
About haf-past three the contestants appeared at
the starting post, and TO all appearances were IN ex-
cellent condition. Mr. L. p Morris Colonel Mcdaniel
and Judge A. q. MOnson acted and MIR. Withers gave
the signal for departure.
THE RACR.
Mr.. Bemont's b. Z. Maid OF Honor, four years old,
ridden by MI. G. Livingston; dress, W. T. purple
Mr.. Leonard Jerome's CHI. T. Ii Trovatore, five
years old, ridden by Mr. $. Taylor; dress, purple
a settnaioo 1eN to !; was offered on the ravorite half
an hour before the start and even prior to the time
the riders were mounted 100 to 20 was freely given.
an not 81 tn be b @
inducements held out. Some little difficulty was ex
perienced IN getting the competitors on, the Maid
contestants got OF after pretty good start, Trova
tore rushing the front In excellent stye and gain
steadily maintained for nearly a quarter Of mile
the PAIR going at a rafting pace. At the quarter
e Maa Was n a 70 h e a
half q length In the rear. This was the
portion Of the race for the
Q most spirited race was kept up for over
200 yards. After determined struggle on
ponent and at the completion OF the first half mile
was half length ahead. Gradually increasing her
speed the Maid rushed forward and made "a consld.
much so that when only quarter OF mile re-
NAMED she was over three lengths in advance The
struggle in the deep mud along the club house hill
had evidently been too much for II Trovatore, and
at this stage oil hopes for success being abandoned
freely ofrered on the fvorite. on the homestretch
the Maid OF Honor pulled up little in ORDER II pos
sible, to make the rum home somewhat interesting:
Nor was her competitor slow to take advantage OF
the invitation, for gathering up strength II IrovatEe
made q bold rush forward, and when within
for the goal Of victory Slightly apDrehensive at the
near approach Of her opponent, the Maid struck out
sa oH sd Ts
merely to stir the dying embers OF the sport for the
present year. It was regarded In some measure with
satisfaction.
THE rRoTTING IN HARLEM LANE.
Not during any evening for the past month or two
and hearty merriment tnan that Of yesterday. Tho
road was In pretty good condition and tho entire
and anon ratified away at speed that made their
drivers clinch their teeth and hold on for
grim death. The spirit Of emulation seemed to rise
high at intervals, and two evenly matched ant
mails, as BY mutual consent, would start OF TO try
~
yesterday evening was not an extraordinary excep
new and fast speeding horses appear almost at every
step. Al. Blanchard drives pair OF five year old
Vermont horses sorrels, handsome and stylish, and
trot in 2:5o to the pole. This Is among the many
OF recent purchases which now ny through Harlem
lane. Nor was Cornell absent from HIS evening
drive, for that white mare Of his did wonders.
wilkins, too, driving the stallion Latham
appeared to be at his easa, though the
motion Of the steed was rapid and graceful. There
was also John Briggs behind his beautiful and fast
team Lady Kate and mate. But the magnificent and
unsurpassed array OF Fel0wes could not pass unob-
served or without the admiration Of the road. Hts
four splendid animals went spanking along In .
styse that was truly charming. The equipayes which
rolled with dignity through the Park were numerous
and brilliant though no doubt the uninvitlng aspect
Of the weather deferred many from facing the keen
breeze or the evening. Rugs were In boundless
variety, costly and picturesque looking. and Alto
gether the fast moving lhrong was animated and de-
lghtful to behold. The shades Of evening fell
quickly and the clatter Of hoofs and roll OF wheels
became faint and noiseless % the deep gloom OF
night was spread around.