The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1871-11-15
Editorial Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
.>.,'"' November z, 1871.


Dear Nc,os:: ':',.1 '" %. t.
Owing to engagements of different
kinds, I failed to write you from Bal
timore, but will now cndeavor to give
you q brief notice of that delightful
and thriving, city. Taking the cars
at half past ten O'Clock last Saturday
night at Cincinnati, we reached Bal.
timore safely tho following Sunday
night at nine O'Clock, and deposited
ourselves and baggage at Barnum's,
by far tho loading hotel of the place.
" The grcnt connecting Railway link
between Baltimore and tho West is
the Baltimore and Ohio II. r., line
ofroad; possessing some striking char
aeteristics. As a corporation it
stands conspicuous for its stability,
and strong pecuniary character, its f.
nanoial condition being as safe as
that Of any Rail Road Company in tho
country. The greater portion of the
road runs through section of coun-
try distinguished for much natural
beauty, passing in the heart of the
mountain post of West Virginia, and
in some places bordering beautiful
streams of water for miles. At differ
ent points it is contiguous to local..
ties made historical in the late war,
such. as Antictam, IIarper's Forty,
and other points of lessor note. At
lIarper's Ferry, we were shown the
house where John Brown, he to infa.
my known, was captured. At sight
of it aud the recollections of those
tunes We were pleasantly reminded of
our friend Maj. w. in his famous
song of "John Browns body lies
mouldering in the grave," etc.
Now then for Baltimore. 1t so har.
pehcd that We arrived in that city
just in timo to witness the conclusion
of the races at the Pimlico Course.
Accepting the services of the car
riago and team; of "son of Erin" we
set out abontymidday on Monday, for
the Race G6litse, distant about five
miles from tho Centre of the CITY.
The first. place of interest reached
was Druid, 11iH> Park, the pride and
boast of all Baltimore. 1t is Ger
tainlJ lovely spot, most of its beauty
being the gift of nature, feature
which lends additional charm to the
Park. We observed a good many
deor, besides sevcrals dcars, roa ming
quietly through different portions OF
the Park. Svme too were seen, (not
The deo's,) silently eating grass on tho
beautiful lawns that give the place so
fresh aid spring-liko appearance.
After a delightful drive through
the Park and its neighborhood, VIC
reached Pimlico, and Immediately
sought position that would enable
US to view the sport. Seated in the
grand stand, We quietly and patiently
awaited the announcement of the End
kaco of the day, the first having been
concluded before We arrived at the
Course. In due time our patience
was rewarded, and the excitement, in.
cident to such an occasion, aroused in
us. ....
In process Of time race after race
was settled, until finally the great
four milo contest, tho Growing fea.
ture of the day, and we might say of
the whole meeting, was called, and
then the excitement ran highest.
Several famous horses had been en-
tered for this heat, viz Hurry Basseu
and Hem6old. The first named was
the favorite, and betting was too to
one in his favor.
The horses made beautiful start,
and ran neck to mock during the
greater portion of the race. but on the
last quarter, Bassett showed his supe.
rior nettle, and shot length or two
ahead of his distinguished competitor,
and won the heat in seyen m;nptoa
and fifty.four seco,ds. Bassett also
won tho second and decisive heat, but
with less difficulty than tho former.
He is without doubt the fast est four
m'le horse on the American Cont
nent. But enough d horse races.
We might say much laudatoty of
Baltimore, but mary Of our readers
already know and appreciate its NOR
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