The New York herald., 1879-09-26

the crowd. ana the darkey.s boot. which had been
suddenly RAJ sed toward him. barely escaped tha
stomach of a lat gentleman with speciacles
probable homicide averted," ejas ulated police
man as he cast his practised eye on the da. &, :
boot.
TRAVEL IapEpED.
10 such proportions did the crowd grow as ihe
close OF each hour approached that 1t required me
united and continuous Efforts of several polio men
to keep the middle OF the street and the sidewalk
Cleared. The sidewalk on the west side OF Broadway
was, at frequent intervals during the day, a solid
mass of humanity. through the centre OF which was
narrow and somewhat devious passageway. IN
tended for the accommodation OF all such AS had
neither time. wish inclination to
See, sse the progress OF the great struggle.
expressions of sincere regret for his trouble were
uttered The rapid strides VIII ch Hazsel made tow
ard second place excited widespread comment, and
the wonder was expressed that he had not shown his
prowess earlier in the race 1t was universally
ceded that h. would have stood splendid chance
for taking first place.
And SO the morning and afternoon merged into
night when another, and. III many respects. totally
held the space in front of the bulletin during the
day. The newcomers were mostly from the work.
ing classes while their predecessors had of
business portion the population. Under the rays
OF the electric light the stood now cheering.
then hissing until the last posted at mid
night, when presfol III u minute they were gone,
leaving but tew stragglers no gazed at the great
black figures as il they Possessed irresistible
fascination.
DANIEL o'LEARY's CHALLENGE TO THE WIN.
NEE-DoEs HE GET PREcEDi NcE ovEz
PANcuor?
NEw YORK. Sept 25 1879.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Reading in your esteemed journal of this morning
that Mr.. Thomas Davies had challenged the winner
of the Ashley belt on behalf OF an unknown,
am not little surprised to hnd that
similar act Of mine and on my own
behalf has been entirely ignored although
placed ego Tor s1O0) in the hands Of Mr. Hamilton
Busbey. of the Turf Field and Farm. who has off,
ciated the duly accredited representative of Sir
John Ashley. Bart, on several ocd3Sions, and who
has been entrusted with the interestUf the same in
the champion belt races NY monsf vas posted
with Mr.; Busbey on the 18th dsg ocSe9tsmber.
notified of the step had taken. both by Mr. Bnsbey
and my agent. MIR. Engelhardt. to whom the assur-
ance was given by both gentlemen that no other
challenge had been received or any money posted Tor
the purpose OF challenging the winner OF the coming
race. Mr.. Atkinson also stated. in reply to
direct question. that the challenge IN ORDER
although issued prior to the commencement of the
race and Mr.. Atkinson was informed that he was at
liberty to mako the same pubic whenever he saw At
The following is copy OF the receipt given me for
the money posted s-l..l 80 .
his deposit Of f2o challenge the winner of the Astey
Belt in the forthcoming race. HAMILTON BusBEY.
In conclusion 1 simply desire to say that the date
affixed to the receipt of Mr.. Davies money is the
I'D OF this month, and send you the plain facts
without any guesswork or comment on my part.
DANIEL OLEARY.
BOTH SIDES II.
Mr. O'Leary stated to HERALD reporter yester-
day afternoon that he utterly ut loss to UNDER
stand the HERALD's statement that Panchot
has challenged the winner in the present contest.
He exhibited his receipt from Mr. Busbey, and
stated that he would hold by that receipt and insist
on his challenge having precedcnce. Hecould see
no object III their accepting the money ho rendered
unless its early deposit secured him rst claim in
the matter and the priority Of date established his
claim right. not as courtesy, before all subse-
quent challengers. ~ 49, "t
Mr.. O'Leary was quiet but determined in his
statement, and quoted the written law of the belt
and precedents his authority. Mr.. Atkinson and
Mr.. Busbey stated to HERALD representative that
neither Mr. OLeary Mr.. Panchot should have
preference, but that after the belt all cha-
lenges in hand would be examined and q choice made
from them. and that II the trustees chose so TO do
they could declare a deposit made in Mr.. Busbey's
hands Us not binding on them, but that they would
acknowledge it as of September 10.
Mr.. O'Leary was greatly surprised on being told Of
this and asked If Mr.. Busbey accepted the money
an express agent or as the representative OF the
stakeholder.
.He knew gave it to him In such capacity"
said o O'Leary, 'and it's sheer nonsense to put me
aside after keeping my money. 1t can't be
done and don't intend to have any nonsense about
it. The belt given to walk for. not talk about.
An important statement was made by MIR. Atkin-
son. which puts phase on the matter. He
said :-.Perhaps 1t may be found out when the belt
is that challenge IL lying IN the London Office.
No one ut this distance can ut once answer that"