The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-30
Vast Preparations for the Multitude
on the Glorious Fourth.
PRICELESS PLEASURES WITHOUT PAY.
The Great Horses Tom Bowling,
Springbok and Count d'Orsay.
THE GLORIOUS UNCERTAINTIES.

oVeauliy increasing NUMBERS ana give lie ana
gayety to this most popular OF Summer resorts Its
AGbttues, who have been ngering In the metropolis
somewhat longer than usual this year, are now
turning their heated faces towards the beach
which Is Rugged by the mighty Atlantic.
AS the stages from the railroad depot deposit
1T the hotel steps the incoming peasureseekers Il
b amusing to witness the greetings between old
acquaintances. many OF whom had not seen each
other since their parting last year. Various temper
Aments and various degrees OF acquaintance are de-
noted in silent mods OF recognition, vigorous hand
Shakings, loud EXPLANATIONS and fond embraces,
the last and more gushing form OF salutaton being
almost exclusively INDUCED in by representatives
NJ the fair sex, who-the afrectionate welcome
Dver-win soon fall to mercless criticism OF each
pther's dress. Ali day yesterday Long
Branch was basKing In sunshine tempered BY
rool breezes from the ocean. The drives, pathways
porches of hotels and cottages were lined with
people-with graceful, sylphiike forms fitting to
and fro and their masculine protectors, who hav-
ing hung dull care upon peg, were lounging
about In unconventional costumes and stu more
unconventional attitudes.
TODAY 1T is ALL CHANGED;
Tor about ave O'Clock this morning, the clouds
which had been gathering away TO the eastward
burst upon the Branch. The rain came downln big
drops, pattering at great rate upon the shutters
and porcnes lorked lightning lighted up at frequent
intervals both sea and sky, followed by the usual
accompaniment Of heavens artillery. The Sleep
ers were startled from their sumbers and wondered
whether the world had come to an end and thun-
aerbolts were forging to strike down
the wicked. There was brief respite OF
sunshine this forenoon, but towards midday
The sun disappeared behind dark clouds that rose
Nom all parts OF the compass, and, joining hands,
Ing it up at this rate until about sunset This was
sore disappointment TO the excursionists, who
rame in large crowds yesterday afternoon and this
morning, glad to escape from the heat
Of the city, and expecting to spend
4 delightful sunday by the seaside. But the den-
Gems OF Long Branch contemplated the rain with
o 70 e sass Which Ssen dry ssa
arooping. 1t gladdened the hearts OF the
and Ss OF
But the burden OF my song shall be what ap-
pears TO be pleasant burden upon everybody's
mind In Long Branch and its adjacent parts
THE COMING RACES.
The elaborate preparations made by the man.
oyed delight to the fortunate multitude who win
nOck 70 the most spacious race course in America.
And 1t may be safely predicted, with the nautical
proviso, weather permitting that the GLORIOUS
FOURTH VIII see more people at Monmouth Park
ehan ever assembled at any one place In New Jer-
Sey within the recollection Of its "oldest inhab-
the race course is the most powerful lnducemcnt
70 bring out the average Jerseyite. With New
Workers and Jerseytes nocking to the races and
with Jersey justice swift and sharp TO keep the
turbulent in order, sight will be presented that
yet mad on the American Continent. New York
bity, OF course, will send forth along with her thou
sands OF orderly citizens her usual contingent of
THE ROUGH AND READY.
Rivers OF lager will now through the parched
Threats OF the thirsty, ample provision hav-
Of this delightful beverage. But, as may
be expected, 'beauty and fashion" words dear
to the Snsa na w
pleasure; but shall no longer dwell In antcipa-
ton on the glories Of the coming event. Come and
The liberal spirit OF the Monmouth Park manage
ment in introducing feature which has made the
English S Derby national M es snnac, admission
commentator. 1t has made very pleasing i'm
preston in particular upon the rustic minds in
these parts. The preparations made for
THE TRANSIT OF THE PLEASURE SEEKERS
appear to be commensurate to the large attendance
expected. The absence OF Jay Gould's leadership
from the Stock Exchange is now explained by the
TACT that that gentleman has been devotIng lately
his vast energies and resources to the solution OF
the problem-How TO provide for the safe and
speedy transportation OF the New Workers to the
racec0urse on the GLORIOUS fourth 2" -Four steam
ers-the Metropolis, Empire state, Jesse Hoyt ard
Newport-will ply on that day between New York
and Sandy Hook to connect with the trains that
viii run at frequent intervals The Metropolis
alone can carry 5000 passengers, and IL Is
estimated that the four boats combined can easily
convey about fifteen thousand people. Oppor-
tunty will be afforded to New Workers TO witness
the races and TO return in time to see the fire.
works In the city. while those desiring to don the
Branch and to take plunge in the ocean can do
20 and return by the train two hours later. Among
THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE RACE TRACK
this year is an additional stand erected in the field
Immediately aftcrvhe races are over. The last ar
rangement is novel one and gives special satisac-
snabea TO eT wSo e
departure from the racecourse The grounds
around the club house have been enlarged and
give shade to the comparatively select few who
are admitted within its precincts, while large
band stationed there will while away intervals
The 'bloods'' at the Branch 1t is said are scrap
ing all their available cash together to put IL on
Tom Bowling. Never were
THE GLORIOUS UNCERTAINTIES
which lend such peculiar charm to horse races
more warmly discussed than at present. There
appears TO be more interest conferred In the coming
meeting than in the contest last year between
Longelow and Harry Basset for the first day Is dig
with the fate OF three great horses-Tom Bowling,
hpringbok and Count d'Orsay. Whatever IL NAV
bring forth, 1T is admitted on all hands that the
race will be hotly contested, and that larger sums
than at any previous meeting in Long Branch will
be staked on the issue.
The amount OF horse talk that one already hears
In anticipation OF the event Is simply prOdRtous
and those who indulge In II are mostly
DILETTANTI
sailors and Tor great sailors among horsemen
Besides the three great stars above mentioned the
ueld ID likely TO be q large one. me stables at
Monmouth Park are already full OF horses, and, be-
sides these, so large number is expected that it will
be difficult to find additional accommodations.
The beauties that are enclosed In the stables or
Messrs McGratn and Chamberlin at Monmouth
Park have already been expatiated upon in
these columns. l, The friends OF the former
are confident .lthat his racer Tom Bowl
ing Is the greatest horse in America,
and will be enthroned as king OF the turf this
season. Tom Nowling is special avorite with
the Kentucky s, who will win or lose
, large sums sums OF money as the result
however, snstted as the first favorte by
larger hosYoi admirers. The friends Of Belnont's
Count D'OrShy are more reticent.
THE PRESIDENT
has privately expressed his intention to be present
et the reces unless some unexpected obstacle
should prevent him. lie received yesterday q tele-
gram tom CoviBgton with the unweiconc news
that bts lather was dangerously Ill, upon which
he t0Jk hurried departure By the evening train
for CtEAlnnau TO reach the bedside OF his father.
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