Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-07-21

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fit. The colt won by length and half.
81. .... SUMMARY. ...
j. O'DonnelPs chestnut colt, IL
| G. P. Wetmore's bay colt, q
| Hunter & Traver's chestnut FLY, 3
Dennison & Crawford's brown colt, a
E. Thompson's brown FLY, 81
| Time, 1:lsX. ...- ... .. ....
.. THE SECOND RACE.
This was the principal race of the day,
more interest and attention being given
to it than to both of the other races. The
prize was the Saratoga cup, entrance 500
and purse Of $1,000 was added. The dis
lance was two and quarter miles, and
eighteen nominations were made, but only
eight started. In the pools, Mccormack
s. Pages Hamburg brought the highest
price, Babcock's Helmbold being the Sec
ond choice. Just before the race, Ham
burg sold for $4,000. Helmbold for $1,000,
Geenelg for $3.50, and the field $100
An excellent start was obtained, Flora
McIvor leading and crossing the score
ahead at the end of the first half mile.
Hamburg then pushed toward the front
and passed Flora, being himself hurried
by Helmbold. AS they passed the judges
stand the second time, Hamburg led,
Helmbold being second. In the first half
of the last mile Helmbold passed Ham
burg, and continued to lead during the
race He won the race with ease by two
| lengths. The favorite's rider used the
whip freely, that his hackers might not be
disappointed, but it was useless. During
the progress the excitement on the grand
stand was very great, the utmost endeav-
ors of the police being necessary to make
the people retain their seats. Loud shouts
of offers to bet were heard in all direc-
tions. AS the rider of the horse dis
mounted, he was instantly surrounded by
solid wall of greenbacks, offered to him
by enthusiastic winners. DR.. Helmbold
led the charge with $50. John Morrissey
lost $4,000, and was seen running around
with handful of hundred dollar notes
paving his bets. DIR. Helmbold won S15,-
| OOO 1t is thought that $4,000 changed
hands on the race. The following is the
SUMMARY.
w r. Babcock's Helmbold, II
Mccormack & Pages Hamburg, 2I
Balance not placed.
! Time, 403A.
THE THIRD RACE
Was for three-year olds, distance being
one and half miles, and the purse 5000.
Seven entries were made, and all started.
Bacon & Hollands Lynchburg was the
first choice in the pools, Joseph Neon
nell's Chillicothe the second. and Gov.
Bowies Hilarity the third. After one
false start the horses were off, being led
by Pennock's Major, and the balance trail
ing. At the end of the first half mile
Doswell's Ecliptic crossed the score ahead.
The race was here between the favorite
and Ecliptic, they being even most of the
time, leading all the others some distance.
On the home stretch Lynchburg led, Ma
ior tapping him. Lynchburg then passed
gently forward, and won the race by al
length.
SUMMARY.
Bacon & Hollands Lynehburg, Il
j. w. Pennock's Major, 2
| T. w. Doswell's Ecliptic, s.
Joseph McConnell's Chillicothe, Al
Balance not placed
Time, 2404.
MINOR ITEMS.
Gov. Hoffman arrived at the Congress
last night.
There is a rumor that Gen. R. E. Lee
| is at the Grand Union. The person who
is supposed to be the ex.Confederate is
Mr.. A. L. Lee, of Now Orleans, who has
cottage, which he occupies with his fam
lily.
am pleased to announce that the RI
der who was injured yesterday is better
to-day and may eventually recover.
The weather to-day has been rather sui
try, the sun shining brightly, and little
or breeze stirring. The springs are all
extensively visited in consequence.
The Geyser spring, two miles south of
the village, attracts much notice. A line
of stages carries passengers there several
times each day. The surroundings have
been much improved since its discovery.
Another fountain has been found on the
premises, and the water is said to be ex-
cellent. 1t is named 1.-THE Coeesa Spring"
The water of the Geyser finds a ready
market, being preferred by many for its
cathartic properties.
Among the arrivals to-day, I notice the
Italian Minister and Secretary of Lega-
ton at Washington, S. III. Wales, Esq, of
the Scientific american, at the Clarendon,
and VIM. Belden, of gold panic fame last
September, at the Union.
The appearance of the town tonight is
very fascinating. The streets are filled
with inquisitive persons who want to see
and know everything. The piazzas of the
hotels are very snowy, the long pendant
gas lights displaying them to a good adj
vantage. The hops in the bathrooms are
in full operation.
MONDAYS RACES.
There are three races on Monday, none
being of much Importance. Pool selling
is very dull, too much having been lost
on Helmbold to-day. In the first race,
mile dash, Pompey Payne was chosen as
the favorite, and sold for $705.
Second race is selling race-the win
ner to be sold-distance one and half
miles. Seathelock was named first choice,
selling for $3.50.
Third race is two-mile dash for purse
Of $500. The Banshee is the favorits,
and was sold at $3.50.
There are six horses entered in the first
race, eleven in the second, and three in
the third. All will probsbly start.
TAG.
A very polite Frenchman, asked why
he applauded SO vehemently at the close
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