The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-03

appointed, their beverages were taken In another
also seen mysteriously Whispering noted Professor
O. Surgery IN shis city and an s1yG or
the saloon, and now and then would be heard from
them, $500 TO $50 that Bassett wins"
And there were many not so pleasant to the eye
their pictures, and they accepted this opportunity
Ak they do all Others TO scoop IN
and Ana without ss s sySg
treatment is considered rough by veteran turfmen,
particularly when they are going to the races, as It
wiches Luckily, ana yet it was no accident, De
tectves Dusenbury, Simington, Walling, Elder,
Wilkes and Clapp were we're on hand land and ID
Staten Island they had malicious eye on these
emblems of industry, and, going to them In turn,
Of the boat. They objected of course, these models
OF propriety; but the officers OF Mulberry street
were memorable, and so into the impr0v ased
"Red Tim,v ''Tall Ike" 'sTom Mulligan," walter
Brown, Jimmy Mundy," ''Tim OBrien." "pretty
the Hudson, but all professional pickpockets. The
manner OF their arrest and being placed
Ss ass kind
were on hand from Philadelphia, Billy Tracy, Joe
Keyser, Philly Pearson, Dutch O'Hearn and Neddy
Tuly being among them and seeking whom they
could deyour. The boats that followed the first OF
the morning were likewise crowded. On the 9:45
and the same excitement, Tommy Johnson selling
pools on the former relieving the trip down the bay
greatly.
Many distinguished persons we're on the lawn
and the quarter stretch. The vehicles that
came, from the country about Eatontown and
Red Bank and 0ceanport, and far beyond these
med. In many Of them little girls, win
rnglets hanging in rich profusion around their
plain. All the farmer boys and old plougnmen ana
grandmothers and grandfathers that had for alf =
century or more remained at nome, workinR aii
their lie and negecting the chief end OF man. thus
rode to the course. l.. .,u
The ladies' IN great % ,har vas o~oSs
The rush for tickets was something stupen-
dous, and the jam Of carriages and the
was early filed, and two hours before
the amusement commenced 1t really overlooked.
Prominent Brooklyn men asserted their friendship
for Bassett, and, though Longfelow was talked OF,
Harry had the preference. DR.. Underwood COM
menced his business, and though the first and sec
large sums were invested on the big
event. At this time the lawn was black
diencc. All this while there were very quiet workers
all around. These would break through the crowd,
taking all the long odds against Longiellow and
agln a hundred Bassett don't win.n
Now 1t was the second race, and, as far as the
ye coa i et Wa e
jammed, and in the field were thou,
carriages The ss tas ,eaua
Littleton, from Uncle John Harper's stable, was to
contend against the next to Bassett In Colonel
old cIi"s veteran Ter ~ Uncle John, was seen on
the quarter stretch for the first time BY,
with his left hand on his LEFT hip and,
leaning on that old Kentucky stick, looked anx-
horse. Evidently he was satisfied as he walked
away without saying word to Little Frank"
his nephew and trainer. Now, Frank has the same
the little man he calls him is six feet and over in
height and weighs over two hundred pounds.
The first heat went against the old man In drab
clothes but the second and third and the race
amid a tempestuOus appause-were won by Little
ton, and it looked as II the stable OF Kentucky was
on the of redemption from the stain OF Saratoga
last year.
No sooner were these horses blanketed than the
Se rang r as es Se ecde s Sn@ e
prophecies, discussions, arguments and bicker-
lngs caused by the anticipated event for more
than q year were to be ended, and buried
and forgotten In the victory or defeat Of one or
the other contestants. One hundred dollar green
backs are as thick as leaves in Valambrosa, and
men whose appearance denoted nothing but
poverty and even want had their fists full OF these
articles. There were millions OF dollars ready cash
the Jockeys, white and black, began to bet
their money. Good-loOking darkies and Unlocking
niggers had something to say and to bet. When
they failed to find taker among themselves they
badgered gentlemen and bothered the life out OF
them with Don't you want to bet lettl', boss ?"
COmmoti0n and confusion were on every side. The
country girls heard the bell and they waved their
handkerchief, and pretty lips bubbled laughter. 1t
u
through the gate to the left OF the stand from his
stable in the apple orchard, and fve thousand
lorgnettes were pointed In that direction, as more
than one loud voice had proclaimed, 'That's Long
fellow" He was enveIoped in blankets, and was
taken to where Uncle John and Frank, with the
were standing. He was then sent on little spin
to the three-quarter pOle when he returned and
his cloths were removed After this attention the
colored rider OF Harper mounted him, but
1t was difficult to get out Of the crowd
that had surrounded the horse. Expressions as
hi iah Etn0 i'm arv
well, but others averring that he could be whipped
like dog" he was very quiet; While walk.
met with an enthusiastic :' reception. They
were genuine cheers that greeted him and
his rider, none making more noise or more
gentlemen present, whose numbers were very
great Meanwhile Bassett came out OF the same
among the jolly lot OF darkies Colonel Mcdaniel
always has around his stables. The Colonel was
not seen on the track, as he had been sick and
concourse, the cheering began on the quarter
she lawn anu and the thousands on the
stand until it struck the foliage on
Wolf Hill like thunder shower. The eye of Bas-
sett was clear, and he was as cool al calculating
hunter. Those who had their thousands on him
stepped over on the stretch and eyed him closely
returning to the lawn and pool stand perfectly
SATISFIED. All this while Lonfellow had many
friends but these were the lesser number among
the fraternity.
fellow had been logged around to the starting point
the halfmile pole, and Bruce, the starter, was
there with the red flag to send the contestants on
their great trial. Bassett was on hand In
moment. Through the glass the jockeys
could be seen looking confident and
then smiling triumphanty. 1t was a
momentous period for them. Kentucky had her
eyes on the colOred boy and New YORK hers on the
white lad OF Colonel Mcdaniel. The scene on the
stand at this moment was picturesque and thrilling.
Each and everybody was chattering about the
noble animals. There were there prominent citi-
fr.s, nf fhA ITr.t. and IN
attempt the singing out of noted persons would
utterly fail to do the matter Justice They were on
every bench; they stood up and sat down, they bet
and laughed gabbled and prophecied The betting
was going on meanwhile very brskly down with
Underwood and MCGOWAN the pools reaching the
thousands. At last the flag fell and u cry
went up as one man from that $4,000 present.
Then a stiffness for an instant came upon them,
and the stable boys hurried TO the field that they
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