The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-04
FINE WEATHER---FISE SHOW
FINE SPORT.
FULL LIST OF THE HORSES, CATTLE,
SHEEP, AND SWINE. n.
RESULT OF TGgE nEAPENG MATCH.
MINERAL AND AGRICULTURAL
DEPARTMENTS.
TO-D1YS PROGRAMME.

The second day Of the State Fair passed
OF even more successfully than the flrst.
The weather was all that man could wish,
the exhibition received many valuable addl-
tons, and the number of people i'll attend
ance was as large rs we have ever seen on
the grounds. The crowd within the gates
at about o'clock could hardly be estimated
at less than 10000. Every one of the long
excursion trains going out from the city
WAS loaded until the engines seemed hardly
able TO stand the pressure, and the number
of persons preferring other means OF ac-
commodation was also very large. Under
these circumstances the order observed on
the road and at the grounds was rcmarka-
bic. and reflects great credit upon the
pcaceablc disposition Of our people as well
rs the efficiency Of our police.
THE HORSES.
As usual the horses were the greatest OBJ
jectS of attraction on yesterday. The seats
in front of the judges stand were occupied
mostly by ladies, while the track was lined
on either side by miscellaneous multitude,
and many people went from stall to stall
discussing the merits Of the stock.
TRIALS OF SPEED.
An admirer of horse-flesh could not but
be enthused at the sight that presented Itself
TO his eyes on the grand stand and in its
ncighborhood yesterday. Agricultural I'M
plements, arts, and sciences, minerals and
vegetable products, had all been partly de-
serted by the visitors, eager to witness the
trials Of speed and everybody talked horse.
The stand was densely crowded with ultl-
tude of our best people, and the track thickly
lined with human beings. The scene was one
of the most brilliant we have ever behe!d.
The gay and fascinating dresses of the ladies
the bcwilderins combination Of beautiful
faces, and the animation which seemed to
possess every one, consplred TO make the
occasion one long to be remembered by all
present The policemen had indeed hard
time to keep the tracks cleared, and great
was the danger OF accident. Lines OF car
riaces were along the sides Of the track
1illed with ladies and gentlemen and we
were somewhat reminded OF what we have
read about the Derby, only that there was
AN absence of '.weal' pie and champagne.
The trials were as follows:
First premium, 5000; mile heats best
three in i've to harness. Open to all trot-
ters Time not to exceed 2.4O. If three or
more start, the second horse to receive SlOo
Of the premium.
Second premium, SI5 mile heats. For
colts and tilles three years old and under
five years old.
The horses for the first premium were
splendid specimens of genuine northern
trotters, and both gotten by the celebrated
Ethan Allen.
For the first trial B. Dobell, of Philadel-
phia, entered bay geldng Hotspur,, and
John Turner, of Philadelphia, entered bay
mare Fanny Allen.
The drivers appeared before the stand,
and having been instructed accordingto to the
rules, retired to the starting-point. 1t was
with the greatest difficulty that the crowd
could be gotten back even to q distance Suf-
ticient to give space on the track for the
horses TO pass. Finally, however, it was
partially cleared, and the sound for the start
given. The horses came up beautifully, and
the word 'go" was given rs they passed
hand in hand. For the first quarter they
kept evenly together, but before the half
mile post had been reached Hotspur broke
badly. After this he was soon gotten i'll
hand and, getting down to his work,
gradually gained Oh Fanny till reaching the
home stretch, when he again went to pieces,
and Fanny won the heat i'll 2.30.
The next trial for colts and tillies three
wears old and under five years old for pre-
mium Of $75. The following entries were
made Edmund Bossieux entered bay mare
Lizzie Lee, four years old.
I'D. II. Worthen entered solTel mare FLO
renee Bell, three years old.
J. w. Bradshaw entered black geldlng
Stonewall, four years old.
John Redel! entered black stallion Raven.
four years old. 81.
On the first trial the start was good one,
and StOnewall. who held the outside Of the
track, soon took the lead, followed closely
by Lizzie Lee. The other horses were out
stripped before the half mile post was
reached. StOnewall held good his lead until
home was reached, he being two lengths
ahead of Lizzie. Black Rouen and Flo
renee Bell followed at some distance. Time !:
3.05.
SECOND TRIAL FOR FIRST PREMIUM.
On the second trial the horses started
beautifully, as before. Hotspur broke again,
but soon came down to his work, steadily
gaining on his adversary until reaching the
half mile, when he dashed to the front, ana,
continuing the lead, won the heat In ZOO.
SECOND TRIAL FOR SECOND PREMIUM.
The second trial for colts and fillies was
remarkable for the similarity it bore with
the first. Two starts were made, the Sc
cond being paSsable. Stonewall took and
held the lead, followed by Lizzie, who had
changed drivers, and for a time pushed him
closely. She broke several times, however,
after the bali.mile post was passed, and
Stonewali came in some distance ahead.
Time: 2.59 Stonewall was declared the
victor.
THIRD TRIAL-F1RsT PREMIUM.
On the next trial for the trotters, Hot
spur" after an even start, passed his adj
yersary, and kept steadily ahead, coming
in winner by length and half. Time !:
2.2G4.
FOURTH TRIAL-FIRsT PREMIUM.
The horses started rs evenly as possible
On the next trial, and Fanny soon took
the lead. For the first and second quarters 1,, 8
the trial was beautifully exciting. The
horses kept astonishingly together, and,i
was not before the half-mile post was reach
ed that any opinion could be formed In fayor
OF either. Hotspnr was about neck
ahead when the building obstrueted the
view from the stand. When they real pearea
70 view Hotspnr had almost distaneed MS
adversary, which gave rise to suspicious q
iOn! play, His driver held him in until