The New York herald., 1870-02-06
TURFMEN's CONGRESS.

TO rHn EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Horscmen throughout the country are watching
me action OF the Trotting Congress now convened ct
the Everett House. Upon their deliberations depends
the immediate future OF the troting turf In America
These delegates represent the prominent associa-
tions, and many OF them are directly interested IN
the success the various courses OF the North and
West In which sections the masses prefer the demo-
cratic trot to the aristocratic race. Most OF
these delegates are veterans; they well posted
regard the causes which OF late years have ope.
rated disastrousy against trolling and made the
name oil 1t almost synonymous with swind ling.
Tney cannot fan to remember how often and how
justly, the cry OF ''Hippodromen has rung IN their
ears, and now frequently they have paraded tnelr
neelest nags for the entertainment OF a score OF
deauneaos, ana now very limited the supply OF gatc
money has become when compared with the re-
ceipts OF former years. They remember the dis,
gust with which the large assembiage turned
their backs on the Fashion Course when the
Ethan Allen and Flora Temple sell was per-
petatea now anspareat was ,n she eav smnH, sainn
was running away VITA one of The most poweriui
and expert drivers OF his time. Tney remember
also tnat. despite the jocKeying oil the man wnp
handled the riDoons the gallant little morse struck
mis- tror, and was only forced to leave u again by
brutal punishment How also the judges gave the
race TO Flora but then their courage fal.ed them,
for they declared all oetS on as they qualed beiOre
the indignant crowd OF outsiders, whose denunca-
tons were not only Deep put as to be heard
the stand. They would also doubtless recOiiect
other attempts equally oare1aced TO puudcr the rea
supporters Of the turf but TINS one We deem sum-
Gle mt as example to refresh the mOries
whose recollections may be cloudy. Be that as II
may, there are thousands who formerly TOOK q
lively interest In rottng who still vvidly remember
ana VINO can only be brought back again to their
allegiance by tne enactment OF strict rules and
regulations, which rightly enforced will deter b0th
owners and drivers rrOm again attempting any or
these circus performances Agricultural fairs afford
ali such ample opportunities To practice their petty
games, which tney alternate with mock auctl0nn
oI ''enveope' swindles TO vary the monotony OF
their occupation.
Trottlng Is one Of our national sports-men and
boys take delight III II. The names OF Dexter,
Mountain Boy, Lady Thorn, &c, ornament the seds
and kites OF young America, while their fathers de-
light to discuss the wonderful performances OF these
nyers. and walt for hours on Harlem lane 70 see
them step by. This congress has the power to re-
move the stigma created by past misdeeds and give
an impetus TO the rottlng turf which Will cause IL
TO surpas5 all former successes. We nave made
RAPID strides IN breeding, marked progress III train
ng, and men are interested In The development OF the
horse VINO possess ample means to encourage the
production or the finest stock. With them the price
lH secondary consideration, as the figures cneer-
fully paid for roadsers will abundantly testify.
Gentlemen OF this congress, your duties are PLAIN.
Purge, cut, trim, until no yestge OF tle Old cofrup
ton remains. you Will be applauded for your lnde-
pendent honesty and thousands heretofore disgusted
Will return TO their first love, while those OF your
number who seek q livelihood from the trotLing
horse and his surroundings will put money In their
purse. DORIAS DUR0C.