The New York herald., 1876-12-20
ON RUNNERS.

New Workers. excellent sieghing. Though partly ex-
pec,ed II was none the welcome, and So in hun
crcds OF stables yesterday morning thcre was the
hurry OF preparation take advantage OF the pleas
ant winter sport Horses not provided with suitable
shoes were at once despatched to blacksmith shops
while sleIghs hastily uncovered aud made
ready for immediate Hundreds sought the
Park at early hour OF tho morning.
but after lunch the numbers greatly increased aud
through the afternoon well the evening and far
into the night gay laughter and the music OF tho
bells broke softly upon tho ear from every sde
proving conclusively that were heartily ENJOY
ing themselves Family parties were out In full iorce
ut times dozen establishments loaded with young
and being clustered together the road yet these
In quantity dwinded into insignlcancc compared with
the tidy cutter containing just twoamost invariably
lady and gentleman. To the looker-on the latter
style OF going slcghng seemed by far the most popu
lar that could be suggested.
1t was observed by those who took the trouble to
give the countless scighs glance that the exhibition
Of rich and unique superior to anything ever
before Manhattan Island. A few Of the latest
constructions pretty creations of mechanical skill
and worthy of minute inspection Before many Of
these turnous OF the fast horsos owned in
this city and vicinity. II has become the custom to
drive valuable the in the winter tmc
aud not keep them locked in box stalls until spring as
was formerly the custom. Thus there daily
jogging the Park animals having very low records
and OF this class Of clippers many were shown yester
day Again. the large number Of fast horses beir x
wintercd IN New YORK added In measure, TO the
great show.
little urnouts gded along by the dozens The short
drivers did their speeding the Point View House.
occasionally extending their trip 10 l32d street. bring
| ing up at the old club house. which turned
last winter and made TO lace ST. Nicholas instead Of
Eehh avenue The long drivers wen. as lar as Gases
and II was long after midnight before the sounds Of
revelry in these wayside houses had ceased.
! There than the usual chances for tho
sleghing to keep in fine condition, as the foundation
very hard and the snow that lell packed very
! close There was dirt mixed with 1t yesterday, and
tho mercury keeps below ircczing point the sleigh
ing remain good for while, though IL never
quires long time ior the best footing be up
| THIS CITY, Among the many establishments on the
road during the afternoon may be nstanced the fol-
Mr. William H. Harbeck sat behind his handsome
team, Fanny Atwood and the Vanderbilt mare. They
are fast.
mare She can step to tho tune Of 80. The Messrs.
Harbeck decline challenge nor make any ex-
ior not tr0tting on the road
Mr.. Edward Barry was out with tAe brown horse
Corey
Hawks, spun along at '3 gait, and had several lively
tts With friends
Mr.. Seaman Llchtensten pulled the reins over
team OF golden sorrcls that can show 2 80
Mr. Jacob L. Miller speeded his fast bay mare, show
ing gait near 81.
Mr.. A. Randall drove his handsome gray mare that
can surely mile IN 80.
Mr. Henry Smith handled the ribbons pair of
golden chestnut mares that can trot in 40
General II. H Baxter was out behind his chestnut
and bay, team that his friends CLAIM that 30 IN
40 or less.
Mr.. j. Dupont paraded his brown horse, that steps
TO the tune OF '35.
Mr. Samuel Truesdcll made it busy with everybody
that tackled him with his gray Kentucky mare. She
is last
Mr.. L. Montah handled bay horse than show
Mr. Pe,er Molcr drove his beautiful bay and brown,
that are not only snowy but speedy.
Mr.. N. H. Leadbettcr, constant rider was out with
his young mare Hannah Moore Her ready
for all comers when behind this clipper
Mr.. vgaus sat behind the nne steppcrs Grocer and
mate.
Mr.. John S. Holden handled tho ribbons over his
team Black Harry aud mate. When challenged for
the lead on the road this gentleman never stops Tor
Mr. james A. Galway was behind beautiful bay
gedlng by Hambletonian. He Is seven years old and
very fast
we'll represented, II was reported, by the bay mare
Molsey and chestnut mare Music. II Is needless 10
say that when called upon this team can show great
speed.
record OF 23 showing the way 10 many.
Mr. Richmond sen; Orient; record OF "a. along at a
Of sight With The snow flying around HIM,
Mr.. George H. Ferguson drove the brown goldng
Frank Ferguson, record OF ~.
Mr. Sweetscr was behind family team, gray and
black, very stylish.
MI DAVIS sent Billy lambersou along at gait that
reminded many OF his '2S record
Mr.. f. Kearncy drove the gray geldng Sand HILL
| He beat 81.
Mr. Harry Mceker looked through tho collar OF his
Ulster a. the pretty stopper Dime Harry IS sure that
Mr. Noses Mitchell had out his nne brown marc
Lady Cornell, record OF '35.
William H. Van cott gave his chestnut eeldng oakes
Ames airing. He IS very stylish and road beater.
Mr.. l. y. Lane sat behind his our-year-old bay nlly
by Happy Medium. She is very promising.
Mr.. \ D. Johnson gave the chestnut gelding Sara
toga Boy jog The entire length OF tho road.
Mr. Harry HyIe had out pair 0! bay Kentucky
attracted much attention. He has four white legs and
! u white lace, and can show 40
Mr.. William Turnoull drove his little bay mare.
Mr.. Frank Ferguson banded the ribbons over the
brown stallion Don Carlos.
Mr. }. @ Laws drove his well known and fast road
team Maggie Munroe snd Jane Tracey.
Mr.. William II. Riicbock was out with the bay mare
Mr.. A. K. Phyfe showed his chestnut horse General
Tweed This Is one OF tho fast clippers tho road,
and few car beat him when extended.
Mr.. Joe Bennett was behind his chestnut mare from
Kentucky, SAID 10 DO very His OF
the prsiiiest on ST. Nicholas avenue.
Me Larry Nichols drove his mare Belle, who can trot
Mr.. Croker appeared with an elegant turnout His
aatched PAIR Of bays were in lrons OF rich Canadian
sleigh, the whole attracting much attention.
j Mr. Gould Thorp drove his gray and black team,
which are handsome and thorou ghbred looking
MIR. Mcconnell had out his white Snowflake,
that push by the mile post ID 40.
Mr.. Norris appeared behind brown Vermont mare
She Is very fast and picture
Mr.. Morrison's famous chestnut gclding Jim, the
pride OF the road for years showed the way " many and
was ready Tor all corners.
Mr.. L. A. Packer and Major Morton were behind q
| well known Middletown mare.
Mr.. Tenncy was open TO trials OF speed between his
| handsome dappe gray gclding and anybody else a
horse He often accommodated and acquitted him.
j self credably
Mr.. A. c. Little drove very promising Happy
Medium lilly.
Mr.. A. DE Cordova looked dignlcd behind his
Pegasus and his gray gelding Premium. Hc had them
rugged single. Both can trot the mile in 40
MIR. John Ireland drove his dark gray which can
show a 40 clip.
Mr. William N. Humphrey. owner Of Judge Fuller
ton. drove last team during the afternoon.
Mr. Dunn Walton at different times drove severa
OF his clippers. All showed well seemed Ia good
form.
Dan Mace and his brother Benny out behind
many good oUcs. So Ben Daniels, Mike RodeD
Johnny Rogers aud other professional trainers aut
drivers
Mr.. Thomas r Wallace, II reported. went up tn,
road with his team James II. Coleman and Heather
bloom. Every roadster knows they very fast
Several Eastern aud Western dealers dsplayed many