Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-01

Great ~ wns the attendance yesterday q still
witness tue races, which gave promise Of better
exhibitions in speed, and the close Of the fair.
Excursion trains were run from Milford And the
Md. Del X. X bringing upseveral carloads from
each. The morning train down from Whining
ton brought several hundred people, Tho at
tendance from the country was also larger than
on yesterday, and carriages pretty much filled
up the whole Of the space outside Of the course,
all the way around it-m some places two and
three deep. Not less than 6
SEVEN THOUSAND PERSONS
are believed to have been present, who were
spread out all over the unoccuped space, the
grand stand having boon 80 completely fllod that
the sale of tickets was refused, and the people Of
Middetown congratulate Themselves that never
before, in the memory Of tho Oldest inhabitants,
did anything occur in the State, outside OF Will
mington, Which draw t"Cether ruch vast aH
somblage. -t e.- ~
Among those present were noticed Ex-
Governor Salisbury, Hon. Eli Salisbury,
John =. Cochran and Isaac Jump, Gu
bernatorial candidates, Hon. Jas. r. Lohand
and Hon. Expectant James Williams, Hon. D;
| r. Biggs. Governor Ponder, John O'Byrne and
VIM. q. Whiteley, Esqs., the officers OF the Del
aware Il. X. who, like the people OF Middletown,
| were rejoiced at the success won for the fair,
and many other persons of prominence.
GOOD ORDER MAINTAINED.
A prominent feature in the fair throughout
it's whole progress has beon the good order
which has been maintained. Tho people have
conducted themselves with becoming tproprie-
ty, and save = little jar around the stand.
to-day, there has not been one single act to
mar the decorum Of tho occasion. So
much for the refusal to sell intoxicating drinks.
The managers very properly refused to allow tho
sale Of liquor Of any kind upon the grounds, and
remained firm in their determination, to their
credit be it said in the face Of the most liberal
Inducements and tempting offers, No gambling
or games Of chance were allowed. Not even
single pool was sold in any of the races, and no
pubic betting between individuals was carried
on. Money, however, did change hands on the
result OF the races, but in bets which wero made
upon the grounds. The management has been
most efficient throughout, and tho officers Of
tho Association have deported themselves in
manner courteous and impartial.
TIE RESULT REACHED.
To say that the fair has been success will
fail to convey the full import OF tho result
which has boon attained. 1t has been matter
of great surprise to the managers, SURPRISING
as it does their most sanguine expectations. A
larger attendance than three thousand had not
been looked for on any day of tho fair 10 when
the crowds came yesterday and to-day in such
unexpected numbers it was great surprise to
everybody. The receipts at the gate were moro
than sufficient to cover the full amount of the
premiums-S3, ,000-but owing to the lists
moi, not being full not more than $4,000
More than seventy per cent. OF
the premiums given away in tho races was mot
by the cntries-a circumstance which is believed
to be unprecedented in the history OF fairs.
With such results ~ these before them, the
managers pronounce the first exhibition an un-
bounded success, tho association permanency,
and declare their intention, next season, to do
even better than this by providing for
greater speed in racing, and more attractive
the premiums, especially for stock, This was a
great drawback. this year, the best premiums
being less than sufficient to cover the expenses
of getting the stock to the fair and keeping it
there. The buildings will also be enlarged be-
fore another season.
THE RACES.
The racing, to-day, was again the prominent
feature of the fair. The first in which there
were twelve entries, elected only moderate
amount Of interest the second increased it
| somewhat, but the last raised this interest to
an enthusiasm. TWAS curious to SOC how this
race Affected different bodies OF people. Tow
Head and Andy Johnson seemed to bo the favor
ties, Fanny and Perkins Morrell being unknown.
Maryanders, generally, felt drawn to Tow Head,
whose performances, on other occasions, had in
spired them with confidence, and these gathered
together in huge knot to the left OF the judges
stand. At first he manifested much speed, and
his admirers werc much elated, but AZ soon the
| race opened il was evident that he WAS in too
| confidence had before reigned, DelAwaresns
manifested their preference for Andy johnson,
| and their Civilizations at his victory in the first
heat found vent in yociferous cheers. Perkins
Morrell had many admirers but few warm friends
| until ho won them by his achievements in tho
second and third heats, when all almost univer-
| sal change took place in the public feeling, and
| Tow Heads friends became his lusty endorsers
because Of his victory over what they conceived
| to be the main competitor of their fayorite.
1sr RAcE-3.30 HORSES.
Purse, slOO-S5O to the first, :25 to second,
.l5 to third, $40 to fourth. Three to five in
! harness. Entries II. Burgett, Chesapeake City,
b. 6, Billy Boulden and $. n. Lady Burgett
Jno. 8. Newell, Salem. N. j., blk 6. George Par
ker; Mr.; Lair, Elkton, 6. 6. Arab ! Geo. 9. Cham
Davis, Fredericksburg, b. G. Maryland Chief s.
J. Garman, Clayton, b. &. Jim; B. i. Grier,
Chester county. b. 6. Bay Chief W. Il. Cochran,
Middletown, =. &. Ober; VIM. Green, Middle.
town, s. 6. Kent J.. NJ. Hurst, New Castle, blk.
m. Julia Morgan Jno. II. Hogg, Elkton, b. IN.
Belle Wild Air; @. G. Wallis, Konnedyyillo, b. &.
Morgan; Chas. d. FithiAn, Bridgeton, N. T.,
blk. 8. Frank; Lady Burgett, George Parker and
Ober were not present.
LIST Heal-Frank took the lead and held it on
the first round. A collision between two Of the
| buggies on the first turn somewhat impeded
those insthe rear but they all finally got straight
| ened out again, when bay Chief, who had ad-
| vanced from the crowd, began to push Frank,
closing up the gap gradually until passing the
third quarter pole, when they were almost neck
| and neck, and sharp contest was also opened
| at this point between Arab and Kent On the
turn before entering on the home stretch, Bay
Chief made brush and went to the front, win
ming the heat in ASK, Frank second Arab
| third and Kent 4th. Julia Morgan WAS distanced,
the others coming in at intervals OF several
| lengths. -..
2,.d Heal. Bay Chief, who had the pole, took
tho lead, but Frank pushed ahead and
passed hlM near the first quarter polo