The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-01

mood Miss Ely Phladelpnla blue SIX. white
Harlan, OF Maine. lent her presence to the occasion
Mrs; Ailoank New York, an elegant pink sik,
blue SILK, ratn, lace shawl: mrs. j. r. Putnam,
Saratoga, white corded silk, en- train, nne
% Ds 81 %aFS
Miss pease New York. blue satin embroidered
With SILVER hair studded with silver stars; elegant
overskirt pearl ornaments. Miss Harris. New YORK,
white taretan trimmed with white satin. puffed
oyerssirt, white satin trimmings pearl ornaments
ME- Cooper. New York, green SILK, embroidered lace
N ss Don sse
skirt and point lace shawl and eegant diamonds;
% wa iSe' corn IN the coSssa Ms
| pink noances, diamonds; very handsome.
n s Rs pou an. ssw shawl
| CANT diamonds Mrs. Young, New York, white SATIN
dress, corn colored satin trimmings, diamonds lace
| very elegant. Miss Carrie Johnson Saratoga Spa
very neat Mrs. K. b. Bardweil Troy. N. r.. black
silk, point lace shawl, coral ornaments. Mrs. Cole,
Mrs. s Proesssr Mason green six White lace oances
lace shawl, pearl ornaments. Mrs. G. Rising Troy,
| N. Y, white satin lace shawl with point applique
| lace overskirt, diamond ornaments Miss Ltboie
| Smith, Mechanicsville, corn coOred silk, Illusion
| trimmings, diamonds. Mrs. M0ller. New York, white
| and blue silk, wide stripe; very elegant.
This ball, however, did not monopolize all the
gayety of the evening. ~ the Union Hotel brilliant
| party assembled IN the splendid new ballroom, ana
a charming hop was given, many promenading be-
tween the two halls and participating in the dance
SCENES BHPORE THE RACES.
The sport OF to-day called many from their beds at
shockingy early hour for the fashlonables OF last
| nights ball, and by seven O'Clock Broadway was
crowded with turnouts ready for the road. The pool
auction OF last night not having been very spirited
was ous tSe ' pnna 'e sse or boots at
| the race ground, and after an early break
fast the guests OF the several hotels began
m atyoV fnu rds n
| operations. The morning was delightful and ex-
/ ceedingly favorable for the days sport thick
and cool breeze swept across IRON the mountains.
The road to the race track had been well sprinkied,
stirring particle of dust and the dew, untouched
| by the cioud-obscured sun, kept tue morning air
fresh and sweet well on to noon.
| THE GROUND.
The race grounds have been very much improved
| since last year. The three-quarter track has been
| heightened, the buildings have all been newly
painted and the shade trees that skirt the avenues
leading to the grounds have Increased
! opened last year 20 the track have been closed up.
In order to protect the young trees until they shall
have escaped the perils of transplanting aud are
covered with luxuriant sod that makes splendid
| walk for pedestrians to the races.
ON THE ROAD.
| BY ten O'Clock the road was full OF equtpages.
Carriages or every style, with good sprinkng OF
country vehicles, rushed along the sandy street and
| and at twelve the grand stand was crowded Among
the noticeable individuals were Commodore Vanuer-
james B. Craig. Ghaiies W. Wooey President Bucx
eye CLUB, CINCINNATI, ONO: b. G. Bruce, Secretary
Buckeye Club and John H. Smith Captain sug as
Colonel James Nelligan, New Orleans. La; Colonel
eraor Bowie, Maryland, NJ: Hail, VIM; Cot
MG nssNe H. virginia. ans ss Of Ssss
| Coroner Flynn, DR.. Weldon T.: G. Moore John
| Conay, Charles Ransom. John Hunter, NJ II. San
farN fhnra k{utl Mp
Wm X. Travers. James Watson, Colonel McDanies,
Thomas puryear and Mr.: Eckerson, Of New York.
THE SCENE FROM THE GRAND STAND.
The scene looking from the grand stand was ex-
ceedingly picturesque The grasscovered race
darker haes where the hemIOck forests bordered the
enclosure and on every hand, far as the eye could
reach, were stretches Of green and gold where me
or light where the sunshine fell In foods OF glory
through the rifts among the clouds and cerulean
| background OF distant hills and mountains.
DEAPPOINTAENT.
On every hand were heard regrets at the death OF
Cameron's MY, killed BY implement on the fence
! tioHs had been based upon the match Of to-day
ana the loss Of me MY upssf. an the
whose birthday occurred yesterday. Had she lived
| have been marked by much greater degree OF In.
terest, and would have undoubtedly been brilliant
20 e h nee WORK Of me coming wsss
splendid season, ana the regrets Of to-day will be
soon forgotten in the canyassfng OF the future CON-
pet1tOr6 The track was In excellent condition, the
appointments were ali superior, and with the i'm
mense attendsnces Of notabies and fashion at the
Springs the racing week viii undoubtedly prove one
OF the most brilliant affairs Of the kind given in
this country. President Grant and q large number
OF other distinguished personages VIII arrive on
Tuesday, anu saratoga Is agIow with lively antcipa
ton.
The PROSPECT
There Is every evidence to prove that Ameri.
cans are rapidly coming up 10 the English standard
In racing matters aud that In short the Derby
tdatn rttnl HE
one entries have already been made for the season
Of 1871 and the encouragement given 70 this subject
by our solid men indicates thorough reform IN our
sporting circles There was q noticeable absence
here OF the Objectionable characters who usually
FREQUENT the race course There Is none OF that OBJ.
our races; but everything was decorous and IN
order, and the fair occupants Of the arstocratic
rtages rolled away from the grounds with pleasing
sense OF enjoyment undisturued by a single objec
tionable incident.
THE RACES.
With delightful atmosphere, clear sky and
capital track for fast the summer meeting
began to-day with what was denominated the match
day. Two matches for large amounts were made, TO
come OF at Saratoga and this day was set apart for
them, so that they would not interfere with
was not match day IN any. sense OF the
term, however, for neither or the matches
match was between Mr., August Bellnont's chestnut
nly Finesse. by Lexington, dam Fiigree, and
Messrs. Travers aud Hunters chestnut hy Intrigue,
both two year ODDS, the distance being one mile.
The second match fell through, from the death of
Mr. Camerons fy Miss Alice. by bennington, dam
Jerusalem, who was one of the most likely and pro-
missing two year Odds In the country.
There were two races that did come OF, and they
were very interesting, and gave general satisfaction
c!a m ns ars iass sas a NS
mile heats, for d sweepstaKes OF $4,000.
the horses engaged beng Bowie Halls
bay colt Wiley, by Vic, dam silver Star; Mr. Nc
Graths bay mare Biddy Malone, by Star Davis, dam
Otto, 10y Oliver, and T. g. Moores gray colt GeneI al
Ewell, by Lexington. dam Grossette, by Glencoe.
The race was by Wiley In two straight heats liz
gallant style. Tue betting on this race was heavy,
Buddy Malone being backed strongly by Western ana
Southern gentlemen General Ewe was the next
~ favor, but he proved rank the race, az he
was clearly dstanced IN each heat, not because he
had not the speed, but because he would not keep
pace with the others. Blddy Malone did not come
up to the expectations oi her hackers, as the time
made VII show.
The other race was dash OF me ana am, ,nree