The New York Herald Newspaper, November 8, 1868, Page 3

CITY PoLitics. The Past Field Confiict—New Dutlee— ‘The Pléte—The Candi- datce—The Counsel Vacancy— ‘The Registership—Tho Vacant Police Justice- ablp. personae ‘We know that the fight is over—that it 1s won and Jest. So fair and foul a day we have not seen, The supremacy for the city and State has been very Rardly contested, and the result gives a democratic Rominee to the control of the State government for the next two years, but politically, as well aa physi- cally, the remedies applied for evils, while they may Rot be the most pleasant, turn out the most wholesome. The election of Tuesday last in its results ear out, perhaps, the words of Macbeth—“So fair and foul a day we have not seen.” The results aris- from the late contest, from a local point of view, not only very diversified but very important. he Mayor of the city is the Governor elect, and people are asking each other, Are we going to have an election for Mayor? Of course the general feeling 4s that we shall have an election by the resignation of ‘the present incumbent, In his desire to accede to the will of the citizens on such an important matter ‘there can be little doubt, and the question of succes- Sorship is one of the most thoroughly canvassed and @iscussed in political subjects. THE MAYORALTY looms up the most important as regards the suf- frages of the citizens from the fact that the present @ncumbent of the office is the Governor elect. Who isto be his successor? That is the question. The ring can answer it, or think they can, “and hereby hangs atale.” There are many aspirants to the fat office— fat not only as regards the control of the kitchen fat of the City Hall—but the fat which oils the wheels of the Tammany machine. The present dame Leonardo of the kitchen has been removed and exalted to the kitchen of the Executive house at Albany. So much for him; he has succeeded in his ambitions, but how 4g it with the ring, of which he was the great con- necting link? old man, ran? TAMMANY BXPOSED. Often the seeming perfection of our ideas is the overthrow of our hopes—the very success of Tammany has precipitated a crisis it was hardly pre; to meet, The success of the Gubernatorial move has left a vulner- able point that the river Styx itself could not Rave protect and the heel of the Tammany Esp fee im this way. It now devolves upon overnor elect, the present Mayor, to resign in the broad day tact of election to more exalted * office and leave in the hands of the people the new daty—that of electing his successor, WHY THE MAYOR DOES NOT RESIGN. ‘This is a question which few of the yoters of the city could answer if left to them, We answer for them. It is. because that just at this crisis Peter Bismarck Sweeny, the Mephistopheles of the ring, ‘the chief mantpulator of the slate and oracle of the Kitchen, is 1 up in orainary from an attack of elec- Gon sickness, and nothing dare be ring as the ring is to Bismarck. THE MAYORAL CANDIDATE. But now arises the question, who shall succeed the af Hayor, aud f destined to go (0 Aibuuy? Who wil ” jest 10 Will take care of New York in fils absence? Of course rings in here again, but her chimes will in a Tammany successor. Tammany on @ high wave, but it will be assuredly stranded on the return ebb. Though now apparently im the heyday of its success, it never was nearer ita overthrow. ie ark has reached its Arra- rat; but no dove of peace shall ever speak of safet) to the . The successorship to the Mayoralty ssa kate GUNES soa os in comes e Working of the ring before relerrad 1 ee 7 THE RING on the Mayoralty Ce | not all a ring—at all events there is not the right ring all around. The Grat idea would naturally be that George Washing- ton McLean, the head ‘of the Street Department, Would be the map should the present incumbent re- tigers leave it to a popular vote of the next char- election. But the Prime Minister is sick. Peter to k, Succumbing to the fa! e of the Mayor- aity has retired to his “ itz” for a brief and the Mayoralty and other’ mat- 2 E icLean would be his favorite for the May- oraity there is no doubt. But there are other men of for the candidacy that would leave Mr. 's election in doubt. Opposition line comes Mr. John Kerr, the preety and ogre low agt ag man only the greatest interest in rOs- city, :‘as which of us should not," but identified with some of its most re- town improvements. Mr. McLean to the disc! of the duties of the Bip otice great experience and the confidence citizens. Mr. John Kerr will be a seri- comes in ‘the question, is present Mayor and Governor ing to resign? Will he leave the question of succession to the people, who have not on! elected him to his present office, but have elec: ‘him to the higher office which he is about to fil? wi in the face of a popular verdict by which he has been so much beneiited, deny to the people the right of passing another verdict as to ‘who shall succeed him as tothe chief magistrate of the city. The people will not be satisiicd with A an per ogg which will deprive them of t high privilege. It is hardly to be supposed that the Ying Would attempt it, but the Bismarck of the is absent from its counsels, and until he is resto: to his health and the ring no definite action can be taken. THE PROBABLE CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR. Sieg comaaaates spomen OF ne tee to is Mr. George W. 3 Bill it will take a might “bill”? to “check” him, and ‘Bil himself wants to be checked straight through to the Street Commissionership; and so of course he endorses McLean for the Mayoralty, Another candi- date not 80 ng or powerful ts ex-Senator Chand- ler; but he would not have the ghost of a chance as against Mr. Kerr, should the later run for the office as an independent candidate or run as the nominee ‘Tammany Hall. fche trouble about the Mayoralty is that by the election of Hoffman as Governor ring is left ex- The key of the whole Tammany position is the hands of its foes and the great stronghoid might be taken at any time. Here is the dilemma Tammany finds herself in by the election of Hoffman, by which she offers herself the first breach in itedefences for the assaults of the foe, The Mayoralty has been the Malakoff of the defences of the ring. That stronghold surrendered leaves the hitherto invulnerable open to assault and con- sequent discomfiture. @ first great necessity, ‘therefore, for Tammany will be to appoint a subser- vient tool to succeed the present imenmbent of the ofice, 80 that he may be a mere instrument in the hands of the ring, a8 the present incumbent, his has always been. The opposition to or to Mr. Chandler will be, therefor very great. But here presents itself the firsi chance to break up the power of the ring. The re- blicans cannot contest with the democrais single led the control of the city; but now, on this ‘vexed Mayoralty question, they can combine with the Union democracy, and with a combined and ‘wniied eifort defeat Tammany in tue election of a Mayor. Should they do go the election of Hoffman pn aden Gf will be the severest blow the party hus un THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. There have been seemingly heretoiore but two can- Gidates for this desirable and lucrative oiice—one, ‘the present incumbent, Mr. Kichard O'Gorman, and ‘the other, Mr. A. K. Lawrence, Jr, It ought to be a matter of pride to the voters of our city that two such able aud thoroughly competent men should run for anoilice within their git. Mr, U’Gorman, the present incumbent, con far as any office whatever for which he himself mignt run or be @ candidate is concerned—the entire Irish vote; and should his cgndidacy at such a time one to affect the fate of a general ticket there 13 ‘appearance Governor elect yee that 80, A = that part of = ‘Tammany ring is concerned his chances for a nomi- — but his opponent, Mr. A. K. Law- rence, Wiille the former may have the chief Sachem's endorsement, the latter ts undoubtedly the favorite Bismarck 8' and Pete » Bill such tweed as Bill puts fabrics he intends to weave are ‘wear. But there is a third Me Bn hd = 4 candl- conide! ey may and however fight is between themseives only, cates powerft om ee popular, and prepared to rey for the prize. Around him somewhat of the entire element that age Cores te the Marine bench last year, the Olty Judgeship to the youth. Neuter she ee, ean dates now tamed He zest ; nl 35 flit : i mieiyst e225 i Ae I s 3 2 & i ependent candidate, seeking no nomi. bu 3 mene people; ‘and whichever one of any adversaries may be selected as his ent in the race it will be® bapa) contested ‘and it may weil in such # case be sald— Palmam qui merult, ferat. THB LATE ELECTION—CITY OFFICES, ited in very instance ‘as wo frequently predicted im these columns, The judiciary vacancies have beew in one instance fitied by the election of the then and HE if Now present incumbent. The expiration of «idge Ruesed's Ineumbency on the beneh of th» City Court Jefl a vacancy chat was contested for on Tuesday lost by three caadidutes—Jucge Russel the wregeut im NSW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1868—TRIPLE SHEET. cumbent; 8. Bedford, Jr. tenry D. apanghs Mr haat ete THE AND THE VACANT JUSTICRSHIP. At long at last our old friend Justice Connolly has to the of his ambition—a fat office im the of the and of his fellow electors in by duntto the fey eta ee wees of all and Pan ay i ETT leaves a in the Fourth J distric' (Ye Police Court). It iq, therefore, incumbent on the “Big Judge” to it once ‘and leave it to the c! of the district to elect from among ore the just it and privi- ry of the Demme The mone roninen candi- date for the vacant Justiceship is Mr. John r- POLITICAL NOTES. Interesting to betters—Grant’s majority in Penn- sylvania less than 30,000, Kilpatrick goes back to Chile with a flea in his car, if the President allows him to go at all. To secure peace—Suppress the jobbing concern called the National Intelligencer. The Boston Journal says:—“Massachusetts, 70,000 majority. Match it.” The Portland Argus adds:— “We will, cheerfully—Kentucky, 90,000 democratic majority. Let us have peace.” Let us be friends. 4 truly loyal African was the other day arraigned in a New Orleans police court for larceny. The Judge, as of right, was dignified, but with severe Presence. ‘Are you guilty or not?’ he inquired. “Sah? “Did you steal these clothes?” he repeated. “Golly, boss, ’clar never done it.” ‘This man says you did.” He ain’t nothin’ but white trash.” “And What are you?” “Me! Why, don’t you know me? Irid wid you in de percession. I helped to tote you home when you got tired dat night—don’t yer ’mem- ber me now?” There was the ‘‘suddenest’’ nol. pros. in that darky’s case that judicial annals afford an example of. S80 much forthe advantages of good society, THE NATIONAL GAME. Base Ball Notes. The chief interest in the base ball world in this vicinity at present is centred in the meeting of tho State Association, which will be held n the Assem- bly Chamber at Albany on Wednesday next. Ar- rangements for the meeting have so far progressed 4s to insure beyond a doubt its entire success. The Association in the Empire State should be theempire association of the country. Here the national game was originated and here it flourished when it was entirely unknown in other parts of the Union. The clubs of New York State generally are solid organi- zations, and the delegates which will represent them at the National Association at Washington will rep- resent no “paper” clubs, It witl not be out of place, therefore, to refer at this time to matters connected with the Association which will prove of in- terest to the fraternity in the State of New York. In the first place, the Recording Secretary will be on hand at the Delavan House on Tuesday afternoon to attend to. any delegates who may arrive. From eight to ten A. M. on Wednesday he will be at the State House to complete any necessary ments, 60 that the meeting may be called to order promptly at eleven o’clock. The chamber will be in charge of officers detatled to allow none on the floor but those who may be pro- vided with tickets by the Secretary. The officers and committees will be ready to report in the morning. It is pi to devote the morn- ing session to these reports, the coll ion of dues, admission of members and the appdintment of a special committee to report needed amend- any ments or additions to the constitutigh and by-laws. The report of this committee, the election of officers and the transaction of any new busip¢ss which may come up will occupy the afternoon.” If the members would avoid all inclination to ora- torical displays and technical or too Lipigiy smn pe tary quib! the entire business can be disposed of in one 9 jot that we object. at all times to ora- tory and strict parliamentary discipline, but .as “time is money” to clubs as well as to business men it behooves the members to do all in their power to expedite the business and thus insure harmony and success. We would not counsel unseemly haste in any business that may come up, but as there can be no doubt that all mi which may be presented for the consideration of the Association wil be fully and clearly stated there can scarcely occur any necessity for captious or forensic arguments. The officers of the Association at present are:— President, J. Seaver of the Active of New York; First Vice Presia O, P. Moore, of the Ni ara Falls Club; Second Vice President, ‘Colonel J. Jones, ot the Meteor of Addison; Recording Secre- tary, M. J. Kelly, of the Empire of New York; Cor- bee aide Secretary, W. R. Macdiarmid, of the Star of Brooklyn; ‘Treasurer, G. H. Albro, of the Union of dvocate, F. S. Belton, of the ‘There should be fully 100 clubs represented at the .| Meeting, and all should join in a determined effort to preserve the game in its purity. Wipe out any- thing and everything in the formation of the clubs nd associations and in the rules of the game which ere an opportunity for low, mean practices and ceep the institution of base ball so it will be something to admire. ten been most important items which will be brought before the Convention will be the question of reducing the dues and fees. At present any club joini the Association is obliged to pay five dollars for entrance fee in addition to five dollars as annual dues, It is proposed to do away with the initiation Tee ie oblige cach club to pay but five dollars annuaily. Copies of the manual of the Association have been sent to every club in the State as far as possible, and as the journals throughout the State have noticed the approaching meet there can be no reason wiiy every club of in the State should not be represented. At the meetings of the several associations to be held, and at the meeting of the National Association, there will be resolutions introduced to prohibit clubs belonging to the associations to engage in maten games with any clubs which have refrained from any cause from bemg enroiied as members of tue association. On Wednesday next the New Jersey State Associa. tion will meet at New Brunswick. The meeting will be called to order at one P. and before that time the president of the associat! Mr. E. Ward, of the Eureka Ciub of Newark, together with his fellow officers and tho members of the Liberty and star Clubs, of New Branswick, will be on hand to attend to the delegates and forward the arrangements for the meeting. ‘The Alabasa State Association met on October 20, at Montgomery. The session lasted two Alfred H. Moses and John A. Payne were elected del to the tional Ball Players’ Association, which meets in Washington on the second Wednes- day of December. The following are ihe officers elected for the ensuing year:—President, John A. Payne, Dramatic Club, of Mobile; First Vice Presi- dent, 0. W. Kennedy, Monigomery Ciub, Mont- ai Second Vice Presideat, John M. Keith, Stata Club, of Belma; Secretary, George H. Patrick, Capital City Club, of Montgomery; Treasurer, Louis Dann, St. Elmo Cinb, of Mobile. As Mr. Page, of the Active Club, has asserted most positively that he will not be a candidate for re- election to the ofiice of President of the New York State Association, and Colonel Davis, of the Mohawk Club, says be cannot accept it, Judge Voorhies, of the Eckiord Club, will be, as far as can yet be learned, the strongest candidate from this section of the country. Canvassing and caucusing, however, are os yet very limited, and, no doubt, on Tuesday and Wednesday there will be found to be candidates Plenty for all positions, The championship mud is yet being actively stirred. The English papers have published the scores of the games of base ball in which the All England Eleven took part. Everything must have a begin- ning, and something always follows that beginu! fe; Those members of the All England Eleven who did not chance to fall under the care Lad) nen i ickles took quite a fancy to our style of ‘‘American- Emme" the "Pngiish game of rounders.” Do not forget the meetings of the New York and New Jersey State Conventions on Wednesday next. ‘The ball season “way down in Dixie’ has just opened. vrners is a’ probability that the National Conven- tion at the meeting in December will adopt some rule to distinguish oa from amateurs. ‘Tue proprietorship of the New England silver ball 1s almost as much a vexed question as the national championship. THE PRIZE RING, ‘ Rooke has accepted the challenge of Tom Kelty, SXCept that ne wanw co Aghe at 148 pounds instead of 160 pounds (Kelly's challenge weight). Rooke hag al- ready deposited fifty dollars to bind himseif to ight it ‘his reduction is acceded to. Should the terms be agreed to—in fact, should Kelly comply with the desire of ire peeninte fraternity generally, George Rooke will fight within two weeks from 4 signing of the articles. Unquestionably the match will 8 interesting to those who delight in well contested exhibitiona, for Rooke has Cary! roved himself a man of pluck and science, while Kelly enjoys a good reputation a8 @ pugilist of not uire and Hicken wil ortly go into active traimug for their contemplated eneouater, which is fixed for Vecember 23, ‘As usticipated, the proposed fight between Aaron and Cdwards has beou broken off, Edwards’ backer haying decliped so proceed further im the matter. RACING AT JEROME PARE. A Mile Dash Between the and Il Trovatore for One Thousand lare—The Former the Winner—The Scenes im Harlem Lane—Fine Display of Trotting Horses. A match for $1,000 between Mr. Belmont’s Maid of Honor and Mr. Leonard Jerome's Il Trovatore came Off yesterday afternoon at Jerome Park, and, in accordance with the general expectation, was easily Won by the former after a somewhat uninteresting contest, Indeed, the result of this race was re garded with certainty, so that, beyond the mere ex- hibition of speed, the race was witnessed with little interest. The day was miserable in the extreme, being damp, foggy and bitter cold. Save # half a dozen members of the club and about as many more interested in the event, who always relish sport, even under difficulties, there were very few spectators present. The course was bleak and dreary looking and very heavy, there being a sufficiency of mud to test the pace and strength of any horse. Considering the adverse aspect of affairs, the race and the time in which it was completed evoked admiration, for, althongh but little doubt was entertained as to the final issue of the contest, the pluck, energy and determinedness of the unsuccessful competitor were heartily com- mended. The race was announced for half-past two o'clock, yet few symptoms of the event were visible at that time, and the number of arrivals at the club house were very limited. Moreover, the sound of hammers echoed mournfully, for the stands across the way, not long since thronged with the beauty and fashion of the city, were now being quickly covered to insure protection against the storms of a rapidiy approaching winter. Forewarned, forearmed, and perhaps ere the wooden battlements shall have been adjusted the icy sleet will strive in vain for ingress, Shortly after three o’clock about a dozen entlemen plodded their way towards the weigh- iouse, Where a lively discussion ensued as to the merits of the competitors. The Maid was decidedly the most favorably spoken of, and was accordingly more substantially recognized, while the friends of Ii Trovatore were on the lookout for risky odds. About hall-past three the contestants appeared at the starting post, and to all appearances were in ex. cellent condition. Mr. L. P. Morris, Colonel McDaniel and Judge A. C. Monson acted, and Mr. Withers gave the signal for departure. THE RACH. Match for $1,000, one mile dash. Mr. Beimont’s b. f. Maid of Honor, four dress, W. Maid of Honor Dele years old, f. purple i , five dress, purple ridden by Mr. C. Livingston; 2 % half an hour before the start, and even prior to the time the riders were mounted 100 to 20 was freely given. ‘The apparent certainty of the result warned ven- turesome young men not to be lured by the large inducements heid out. Some little dificulty was ex- pepenced im getting the competitors off, the Maid ing slightly obstreperous. Finally, however, the contestants got oif after a pretty a! start, ll Trova- tore rushing to the front in excellent style, and gain- ing a lead of over a length to the turn, which was steadily maintained for nearly a quarter of a mile, the pair going at a rattling page. At the quarter, however, the Maid was seen to lessen the distance, and approaching the club house hill was only @ length to the rear. This was the prettiest portion of the race, for the con- testants were almost neck and neck, and @ most spirited race was kept up for over yards, After @ deteymined 8 le on both sides the Maid of Honor passed her op- ponent, and at the completion of the first half mile was half @ length ahead, Gradually increasing her speed the Maid rushed forward and made a consid- erabie breach between herseif and Il Trovatore, 30 much so that when only a quarter of a mile re- mained she was over three lengtlis in advance. The struggle in the deep mud ety 2 the club house hill had evidently been too much for Il Trovatore, and at this stage all hopes for success being abandoned, 100 to 10, and in one or two instances 100 to 5 was freely offered on the favorite. On the homestretch the Maid of Honor pulled up a little in order, if sible, to make the run home somewhat interesting. Nor was her competitor slow to take advantage of the invitation, for, Sarering op strength, Ii ‘frevatere made a bold rush forward, and when within @ length of the Maid made a final though vain effort for the goal of victory. Slightly apprehensive at the near approach of her opponent, the Maid struck out and won by two lengths. Time, 2:22. The result surprised nobody, and being a contest gotten up merely to stir the dying embers of the sport for the present year, it was regarded ia some measure with satisfaction. THE TROTTING IN HARLEM LANE. Not during any evening for the past month ortwo has there been a finer display of excellent trotters and merriment than of yesterday. The road was in pretty good condition and the entire lane was covered with — specimens, who ever nd anon rattled away at a speed that made their drivers clinch their teeth and hold on for im death, The spirit of emulation seemed to rise h at intervals, and twa evenly matched ani- mais, as if by mutual consent, would start off to try their respective merits, not stopping until some lumbering obstruction warned them to beware. But yesterday evening was not an extraorainary excep- tion to the excellent exhibitions of the past Week, for new and fast speeding horses appear almost at every step. Al, Blanchard drives a pair of five year‘old Vermont horses, sorrels, handsome and styiish, and can trot in 2:50 to the pole. This ts among the inany of recent purchases which now fly thro Harlem lane. Nor was Corneil absent from evening pa for that white mare of his did wonders, ‘ilkins, too, dri the stallion “ Latham,” appeared to be his eas3, though the motion of the steed was rapid and graceful. There Was also John Briggs behind his beautiful and fast team Lady Kate and mate. But tie magnificent and unsurpassed of Fellowes could not pass unob- served or without the admiration of the road. His four splendid animals went spanking along in a styte that was charming. The equlpages which truly rolled with dignity through the Park were numerous and brilliant, though no doubt the uninviting aspect of the weather deterred many from facing the keen breeze of the evening. Rugs were in boundless variety, costly and picturesque -looking, aud alto- ther the fast moving oy was animated and de- hiful to behold. ‘The shades of evening fell quickly and the clatier of hoofs and roll of wheels became faint and noiseless as the deep gloom of night was spread around. TROTTING AT ‘THE FASHION COURSE. Fire Tret. FAsnion Counse, Nov, 7--Sweepetakes $1,000, miic heats, best three in Ove. ip harness...... ee ee a A. Lewis entered b, m. Clara, lo harnees..... -2133322 Wm. Borst entered b. g. J. ley, to wagon... 1 dis, First heat.... Second heat, ‘Third heat. 6 35 33 6 40 25 2% “4224 9 ww THB RACE. First Heat.—Nevels won tho pole, Bradley the middle and Ciara outside. They got away on pretty even terms, but soon afterwards Ciara broke up and fell back several lengths. Then Bradley broke up and Nevels took the lead and went to the quarter pole a short length ahead of the mare, Bradley one Yength behind. Time, forty seconds. Going along the backstretch Clara outtrotted the others, and led @ length at the half-mile pole, Bradley second, half a length in front of Ned Nevels. Time, 1:17}. On the Flashing end Clara and Bradiey had the contest to themselves, as Novels fell off three lengths, where he could take observations of the struggle between the others, At the three-quarter pole Clara was length and a half ahead of Bradley, the latter beng four lengths in front of Nevels. The mare swung into the homestretch nearly two lengths ahead of Bradley; but the latter then put on steam and closed gradually all the way up the stretch, but having the deep part of the track, which was very heavy in places, he could not overtake the mare, and she ‘went over the score @ winner of the heat by three- quarters of 9 length, Ned Nevels six lengths behind. Tune, 2:80, BETTING BETWEEN HRATS. a 6 6 5 8 60 65 cn Second Heat.—The start this time was very even, and the horses went away at @ rapid pace, Clara soon taking the lead, Bradley second, Nevels close up. On the turn Clara led one length, Bradiey sec- ond, one length ahead of Nevels, and in this way they went to the quarter pole in thirty-eight and a quarter seconds. Going down the backstretch Nevels went up and passed Bradley, and at the half- mile pole was at Clara’s wheel, ‘Time, 1:15. Nevels Clara so hard along the Flushing end that he carried her off her ‘eet, and she fell way in the reer. Nevels at that time led Bradley a couple of lengths, but the latter redaced the distance to one leng’h at the three-qearter pole, Clara being nearly a distance behind, Nevela camé on the homestretch with Bradley at his whee}, and a most lesperate race ensued, which only terminate! +. the score, without the slightest alteration in stance between them than there was when ti ered the streieh. It was 0 splendid race, the horses striding about te samé distan for Nevels won pho tiga Peg Be eighty 2 —Bradiey got away with the lead, oetcee e vel several le) th on the outside. Going Hd Se: 5 if ty Pole. The mare was close up to Nevels the homestretch, and in a moment second v4 trotted gomely up the stretch and won by four lengths. hay broken up at the distance stand, Nevels van in second, three lengths in frontof her. Time, FH i 13 g THE BETTING, Bradley. 30 Fourth Heat,—The horses had a fine start, but go- Ing around the turn Clara rushed to the front, Brad- ley second, one length ahead of Nevels, At the quarter pole Clara lea half a length, Bradley second, two lengths alead of Nevels. Time, seconds. There was no difference in distance tween them all the way down the backstretch, not- wit ling that Nevels had a break, and the half. mile pole was passed in 1:15, On the Flushing en Bradley forced the pace and went up tothe mare’s neck; but she shook him off again and led one length at the three-quarter pole, Nevels one length behind. A most exciting struggle then followed between Clara and Bradley up the homestretch. They were head and head at the distance stand; but the mare then made adouble break and fell behind, Nevels going in second, Bradley won by a length in 2:33, THE BETTING, Pool selling was rather dull between the heat nearly all the money of the betters being in the pool box. The auctioneer sold a few, however, with Bradley the favorite against the fleld, Fish Heat.—Clara got away with the lead, Nevels second, Bradley close up. On the turn Bradley broke up, and dashed into a run, and by the time his driver got him down toa trot he was 150 yards behind. Clara led half @ length to the quarter pole in thirty-eight seconds, but on the backstretch Nevels yoked her, and they trotted head and head until past the ruins of the old stand, when Nevels showed his head in front and was halfa length ahead at the,halt-mile pole in 1:16. Going along the Flush- ing end the mare ralited again and about midway was leading by a neck and shoulders, She, however, goon fell off, and Nevels led two lengths at the three-quarter pole, and coming into the home- stretch with that advantage, he had the heat safe in hand, as there was no er of his breaking, for Mace says he cannot whip him into a break after he goes three-quartera of a mile. The mare broke up near the finish, and Nevels won the heat by four lengths in 2:34, J. J. Bradley was distanced. Sitth Heat.--No betting took place between heats, as it seemed that Nevels must win beyond a doubt, and the backers of the mare for the first time during the afternoon refused to draw their leather. Nevels took the lead at the sart, and went to the quarter pole in forty seconds a length ahead. He opened the gap down the backstretch, and was three lengths ahead at the half-mile pole im 1:183,. He kept avout that distance in front from there to the Jnish, mak- ing the heat in 2:35%. Second Trot. Same Day—Sweepstakes $1,000 (*), mile heats, best three in five, in harness. J. Bloom entered bk. m. Black One. J. Brown entered g. 8. Dandy Jim.... J. Paulding entered g. g. Gray Harry. J. Haziett entered s,m. Lady Roslyn .... dr. aria Half. Mile, Quarter. auf. , First heat... 40 1:2334 247% Second heat . 4b 1:23 2:48 Third heat... . 40 1:233¢ 2348 Fourth heat. + 42 1:24 2:50 ‘The above pipers & bogus arrange- ment and gotten up for fraud; but, when the parties found that their plans would not work, they broke up the aifair by calling it a Sent desiring the Judges to declare all beta off, There was very little be hae B up, however, as betting men genera!ly seemed to understand not only the parties, but w! they designed to do, and kept aloof accordingly. TROTTING AT RICHMOND COUNTY CLUB GROUNDS. Prize, a Puree of One Thousand Dollars, Track Heats, Best Three in Five. ‘There was 8 good attendance yesterday afternoon atthe Richmond County Club Grounds, New Dorp, 8. L, to witness a trotting match for a purse of 21,000 between horses belonging to members of the club, track heats, best three in five. The weather was particularly favorable—just cold enough to be bracing and dry enough to leave the track, which is @ three-quarter mile one, in excellent condition, There was a mumerous display of private vehicies, anda goodly show of iadies am whom Misa Tyler, daughter of the ex-President, was con. spicuous, ‘Prominent among the gentlemen on the course were Colonel Best, Captain J. H. Vanderbilt, Captain Johnson, Dr. Harcout, Dr. Mundy, Judge Judge Captain 3B. Allen, Samuel Barton, Ethan John Decker, aud J. Simen- son, who acted of the race. ‘The following eniries were made:— Harry Jones’ bi. m. Rosa Harlan. J. H. Smith's ch. h. Newburg. Dan Pilfer's br, m. Carlotta, E. Delaficia’s bl. m. No Name. J. Murpity’a bi. m. Black Bess. All but Mr. Delatieid’s put in an appearance. After scoring several tines the start was nally effected. First Heat.—Newburg led, followed tn almost sin- gle file by Carlottu, Rosa Harlan and Black Bess. Tae ace Was very good and ho break occurred, except for afew moments on the homestretch to one of the Year horses, the driver of which insisted upon ply- ing his whip too vigorously, The four preserved the order of line in which they started, Newburg coming in several lengths ahead. Time, 1:57 4. Second Heat.—As far as Newburg was concerned this heat was similar to the drst. He took the lead and held it about the same distance ahead of hig competitors to the end. Black Bess made a desperat eifort to eclipse the winner of the previous heat, bu in spite of ail Newburg held his own with an easy coniidence that prociaimed him the best horse on the coursé. The others caiae up in this order:—Black — ecg and Rose Harlan. Time tor New- yw 367. Third. Heat.—The pool selling and betting almost ceased when this leat was announced, as everybody Jelt asort of irresistible conviction that Newbu ‘was the predestined Winner. There was a good dei of scoring before the start, In one instance all foar trowiers went clear around the course without giviny heed to the repeated and loudly vocalized notice o} the judge to stop ®ud return. Hventually they got off, but by no means evenly, the last horse in the etart being many lengths belind the first one. ‘The race, however, Was Well contested, bat Newburg a8 pefore took the lead, heid it, and came in winner of the very handsome prize of $1,000. Rosa Harlan as gecond Won a prize of fifty) dollars, This being the end of the day’s sport the assemblage soon afer dispersed. There ts now every prospect of a match between Dion and Foster, a8 nothing has been left undone towards the completion of the preliminary arrange- ments. Foster has responded to Dion's communica- ona, and the terms of bot parties being in effect the same, the contestjmay now be looked forward to with certainty. Towards the latter end of this month the brothers Dion will offer several prizes for,competition by the ainateurs of Montreal. ‘The preliminary arrangements between Carme and Rudolph have been arranged. They are matched to play two games for $1,000 aside. itis poe that botl will come off in Chicago next wee ‘The mateh between Foley and Frawley, ex-cham- pion of Oluo, is looked forward to with mach inter. est, [tis the generat impression that the former will carry oi the honors, though tie frieuds of tue latter are sauguine of succesa, PEDESTRIAN. A novel foot race came off on Friday night ina saloon above Fortieth etreet. The distance wasa mile and @ half, and the course was several times @round six billiard tables. The race, which was for fifty dollars aside, was very exciting, the contestants frequently making caroms off the corners of the tables in the struggle to win, After the race waa over all the company en; d in a skirmish with sticks and billiard cues aud quite a pumber of fast young men came to grief. The champion hundred yards race between Davis, of Kingston, and “The ene of California,” is creating great interest, it is expected t the fastest time ou record will be made, ‘The stakes are $50, and the race is fixed for decision on the jashion Course, L. I., between the Zist and agth of November. ATHLETIC GAMES, The first semi-annual games of the New York Athletic Clab will be held at the Empire City Skating fink, Thifd avenue, om Wednesday evening next. ‘The order of games is as follows:—Standing broad jump; seventy-five yards race; standing high jump; ards race; running broad jump; putting rit one mile valk; running high Yeap: quarteriaus run; standing three jumps; mile race; throw! the hammer; pole leaping; hurdle race. ' First second will be awarded in each game, The prizes are gold and ailver medais, elegantly en- graved. As the games are looked forward to with considerable interest, it is expected thats large number of spectators will be present. Scene IN Vinatnta.—Sadle gentleman, In thd volee of Stentor—“Tatoes |" Coffee colored dane—"itush dat racket; you distracts de whole neighborhood.’? Sable gentieman—"You kin hear me. kin you?’ Coffee colored dame—“Hear sou? I kin hear you a mile!” Sable genteman—“chink God for dat! Thank God! I's ho'lerin’ to be heard. Tatoos With which ery he touched up his lean horse and myyed on. Who is there, however small has been his expert- ence, that cannot summon from the storehouse of his memory the face and form of some early friend or companion whom in days gone by he cherished with affectionate regard, and linked with whose name are such associations of past pleasurable ex- Periences that the very mention of it, let it be ever 80 indifferently, vividly recalls scenes and recollec- tions, buried else in oblivion, of days of jollity and frolic and nights of revelry and wassail, with him the remembered as the central figure? Who s0 briliiant at the festive board as he? Whose voice the loudest in the roaring chorus? His, Where eloquence and wit shone forth, his the palm of excellence, and when beauty graced the mirthfal gathering to whom her brightest smiles and winning words of badinage for gay devoir but him? Courted, petted and distinguished among his peers by greatest solicitation of nis society, he moved the bright particular star of a select coterie, envied and admired, the subject of the fairest prophecies of fu- ture greatness and distinction. But soon it began to be whispered that riot an@ debauchery were ob- scuring the high qualities socfety held in such re- gard, and a wasted, dissipated life marring the fu- ture once of such fair promise, Friends who held him in too great esteem to look idly on and see the wreck of such @ noble nature uttered words of caution in his ear. Shocked that he had fallen so low as to call for their advice, he hesitated on the brink of the abyss towaras which his generous qualities of mind and disposition had insensibly led him and vowed reform. Fora few days, while yet his manly heart beat indignantly within his breast that he should be deemed a drunkard, he shunned the fatal cup, but his life was cast in the mad whirl and excitement of crowded places, and ere he had time to retrace the few stray steps he had taken he was swept again into the vortex, and, no longer fighting against the current, rode boisterously upon the billows, the wildest of the doomed voy- agers. Friends gathered around him again and earnest words of remonstrance poured into his ear; again he listened and strove to breast the strong tide that was bearing him to destruction, but this time less resolutely, and was again overwhelmed, Often was this repeated, until those who had known him in his days of pride one by one dropped off and from a distance watched with sad hearts his futile struggles against destruction, having the will but lacking the means to save him, until finally he floated out of sight into that great sea of wretched- ness and meer where TSO, home, pa te. honor, every thing was engulfed, and he drifted idly, the sport of every changing current, a common drunkard. To save such as he—and there are legions—who would not be willing to give their best endeavor and welcome with approving hand any means that offer- ed? Towards this end and in response to an en- lughtened consideration of the causes which lead to the intemperate use of algoholic stimulants and the conditions which affect ‘those suffering from this evil, and aga consequence their reform, the Com- missioners of Public Charities and Correction have recently added to the pubiic buildings under their care @ magnificent structure as an Asylum for Ine- briates, situate on Ward’s Island, and which was opened to the public in July last.’ At that time (on July 22) the HERALD published a fall description of the building, its exterior appearance and interior ar- Tangements, which need not here be repeated. ITS_ INTERNAL ECONOMY, however, now that it has beenin operation some three months, is peculiarly interesting. And here it 3 who pay $5 and upwards the following is the diet- —Broms, one ounce, or one-fourth ounce tea; sugar, two ounces; ‘Sunday, ‘Th ; mutton stew, Monday; peet stew, Wednesday, uray salt a utter (one ounce! (four s inner Beet soup, ne int daily, mh ounces, Monday, }, roast ht ‘Tuesday, Saturuay; dolled beef, eight rey " 3 ‘salt’ fisn, eight o1 om with sauce, Friday; potatoes, eight ounces, an bread, ‘aly; rice four or indian pudding, Sunday, ‘Tea.—Bread, butter (one ounce), sugar (two Ounces), daily; broma or tea, as at bi te THE PERSONNEL of the asylum ts as follows:—Resident Sg and acting warden, Dr. W. B. Fisher; clerk, D. M. Dore- mus; engineer, W. M. Morris; matron, Ella Dundas, Dr. Fisher, although a young’ man, is evidently of considerable experience. He possesses and Uberal views, and seems well fitted for the position he holds, He is highly spoken of by the inmates. Its intended to appoint a warden who will take . ve his whole al jos medical department, emne MBER OF INMATES AT PRESENT is only 80—42 males and 38 females, Of these, 20 males and 32 females are non-paying; 7 males and 4 females Day five dolldrs per week and the balancd belong to the third class. There are in the entire building accommodations for ffty paying patients of both sexes; but one-half of the building being taken up by the infants, only a portion of that num. ber cot now be admitted. ‘The institution so far has given great encouragement to its founders, and nna can be no doubt of its future increasing use- E88, HAYTI. Salnave’s Operations Against the South—New Ministry—Seizure of an English Schooner= The Coffee Monopoly—Naval—Exchange. Porr av Prinz, Oct. 24, 1868, * Political affairs in this country since the 6th and 9th instant remain in about the same state. Presi dent Salnave, with his two war steamers, the Alex. andre Pétion and the Salnave, has again proceeded to the South to continue military operations against Jérémie and the other Southern ports still held by the revolutionists, The President left for the South onthe 20th inst, by the Alexandre Pétion, and the Sainave followed two days afterwards with the Mins ister of War. Since they left no news has been re< ceived from them; but we expect before long to heas of fresh successes. ‘ Anew ministry has been made, called the Secres tary of State of General Police. This office Is filled by General Hypolite Cadet, who has accompanied the President in his Southern mission. The Southern ports are still surrounded by the government troops, and will one by one be attacked by land and sea. ‘The rebels are bravely defending themselves, bu their cause is nearly hopeless, The §government now too strong fer them. ‘ The Hon. Mr. Tate, Secretary of State of Foreign Relations, Commerce and Finance, has been to Gonaives by the French war steamer D’Estrées to settle a ditiiculty between General Victerin Cheva- lier, commander of that town, and a French mer- chant there named Dupuy. Said difficulty has been satisfactorily at It 18 reported that the rebels in St. Marc and vicinity have been disputing between themselves, and that two of their leading Geuerals named Mon- tas and John Lynch have been arrested and sent to St. Marc under escort and put in irons there. The English schooner Fawn, from Boston to Jéré- mie, was seized befure the latter town and towed here by the Haytien man-of-war Salnave. ‘The gov- ernment was disposed to confiscate the cargo, but the same being consigned to an American named Teal, passeny by the same vessel, they gave her up and returned the cargo with the condition that the same shoul€ be sold here, which is now being may be sald, by jt parenthesis, that as yet only one half of the bi Te given to the uses for which it was designed, other half being occupied as an infants’ home, pending the completion of the new house on Randali’s Island, now almost ready for their reception. ‘Tnere are two primary inquiries in connection with such an effort as this for the peda of the oe which naturally occur to the public mind:— First—Will any considerable number of persons voluntarily surrender themselves to the care of an institution? Second—Is there any law in existence whereby in- temperate persons who are not willing can be com- mitted to the care and keeping of an institution ? Asa general affirmative answer to the first ques- tion we have the records of inebriate asylums in other cities, During the eight years of its existence nearly 2,000 inebriates have voluntarily entered the “Home,” at Boston, suffering under various forms of alcoholism, of which number the officers furnish pons encouraging report that fifty per cent were cul ‘The second question may be also answered affirma- tively, as all inebriates are committed to the custody of the Commissioners of Public Charities and Cor- rection, who may, at their option, confine them in the Workhouse or transfer them to the Asylum. In this connection, however, it may be said that the Plan of an institution of this kind comprehends the consent of the party to be treated as a necessary element im working his cure, and as @ consequence there 18 Do likelihood of any difiiculty on this head. THE THEORY OF TREATMENT ia based upon the assumption that inebriety is the re- sult of a weakened condition of a man’s mental na- sure, which deprives him of moral strength to resist temptation, Every inebriate wishes to reform; with him a constant battie is going on between appetite and inclination until the latter is perverted by the poison of alcohol steeping the senses and dulling all perception, In intervals of sobriety the battle is waged; the hours of debauch the enemy triumphs. Mind and body are both weakened by the undue use of stimulants, and in their abnormal condition present the true cause of the drunkard’s inability to reform. fo restore them, therefore, to their normal state is the whole philosophy and prac- luce of an inebriate asylum. The first thing secured in @ retreat of this kind is a severing of debas ing associations, a separation from temptations to over-indulgence. ‘This being accomplished the next necessity is aj ble surroundings. Here pleasant rooms, neatly furnished, well lighted and ventilated, offer attractions either for solitary communion or intercuange of social courtesies. In order that the restriction of abstinence from tutoxi- cating drinks may be as little felt as possible, the use of tobacco in moderation is permitted, the in- mates being allowed to smoxe either in their own rooms or in rooms especiaily furnished and provided for that purpose. Havimg secured this much, care is taken to baild up the system by generous living, in order that the # ogra organization being recaperated the mind may recover its health- ful, proper tone. In this view also provision is made for the amusement and entertain- ment of the inmates, that opportunity may not be given for nursing the sombre shadows which hover over the mind {a this sudden change. A reading room, containing some three hundred volumes, is attached to the institution, and the leading daily and weekly papers and monthly magazines, together with the best reviews, are reyntarly recetved. It 19 also designed to provide a billard room and bowling allcy us & means alike of healthful exercise and bene- ficial distraction. Nothing certainly could be better mecived than this, but where the Commissioners e done so imuch it is a pity, @ recreative additions have noi already eon made. In the comprehensive and extended plan of the building they are bu ali items, but in the scope of 1ts usefulness and the application of the principles which gave it birth they are mach. Men are now inmates of the institution who feel the want of some such means of diverting their minds frorm gloomy reveries, and for the successful inauguration of the establishment and to secure ita prestige at the start they should not be deprived of these resources, it would also add greatly to the attractions of the institution, and by recut ng it larger patronage in- crease tts revenue, while at the game time furnishing an excellent addition to its stock of morai tutu- ences, if the Commussioners would place @ piano in one of the pavilions for the use of the boarders. Nothing can be more elevating than music, and alfording a Pleasing and refining common ground on which the male and female inmates could meet in interchange of social communion, it would tend greatly to restore the self-respect and self-possession which all who have the consciousness of having ex- hibited themselves as slaves to drink feel, and so prepare them to take their proper places in society when they again mingle with the world. ‘WHO AKE THR INMA’ ‘There are three ciassee of inmates of each sex, the sexes be! serigned different wings of tue butiding—viz: First—Non-paying patients. Second— Those who pay five dollars per week, =Third—Those wi mi ho pay ten dollars per week. The non-paying patients are those who, having been committed by a agistrate for intemperance, are, at the instance of the Commisston rred here. ese are obi to labor during the day and sleep in largo at night. The second class also fas jarge dormitories in common; but otherwise, except in the Matter of aiet, as given below, they have all the Privileges of the house and are not called upon to to any work, bs SS Mf = - largest ¢l: and aro nly o those who” have been induced by | their friends to place themselves under treatment, although in this as in the previous class are some with whom the idea of seciusion originated with themselves, ‘The third class have each separate _e retire here of their own sug- s'very simple. Th ying very simp je non. inmates . M., work from seven to haif-past eleven, din weive M., resume work at one P. M. and continue till t till five P. M., have pt halt-paes ight P. Paar M., waeReignt all lguts in thelt wards ate put out rf put out The five dollar boarders breakfast at half-past six A. M, dine at noon and sup at haif-past five P, M. The others breakfast at half-past seven, lunch at twelve and dine at haif- six P. M, The two last classes ate permi more latitude in respect to the time they retire, although care is taken that they have ample rest. By this means the natural wants of the stomach being regularly supplied, they are taught how easy it is to repress its craving for stimulants by a proper supply of wholesome food. THE DIRTARY of the Institution is generous and snbstantial. For the class of boarders who pay $10 and upwards a Arst c.ass table ts Kept. ‘The non-paying lamates aro supplied with the Workhouse fare, while for (ove eifected. The porexnment buys up nearly all the arrivals here of American provisions, payable in coffee, which is monopolized by the BEveTnnAa who re~ tails the sald provisions from the government stores at forty per cent cheaper than prices asked by foreign merchants, This measure causes great sat~ isfaction with the people. Salea from micrchants?’ stores are therefore merely nominal. i ‘We have three men-of-war in port:—English gun- boat Dartand Spanish gunboat Guaduana, in station here, and French gunboat D’Estrées, Commande: Degvarennes, which latter ieft this morning for Mi tinique. Itis much to be regretted that, with war here likely to continue for some time, we hat not an American man-of-war constantly in port. Exchange here remains at $100 to the Spanish dollar, the Haytlen dollar being worth one cent. ‘There is scarcely any prospect for an improvement in exchange at present. General Vii Lubin has been named commander of ‘this arrondissement, FIRE IN CANAL STREET. About seven o’clock last evening a fire was dis- covered in the three story building No. 614 Canal styeet, occupied on the first Noor by Barnard Aron- son asa@ gents’ furnishing store, who custaiued a loss of about $2,000; insured for $15,000 in the Firemen’a Fund Insurance Company. The sec- ond and third floors, occupied by. Margaret Steins as a dwelling, were damaged to the extent of insured. ‘The building ts owned by id & Sutten and was eee oe fi r about $2,500, fully insured. The joining house, No, 512, owned by Godfrey Gunther, suffered to the extent of $500, also insured. ‘The third floor of this building was occupied by Mrs. Mur- phy as @ secondhand furniture store, who suffered by ire and water about $200, also Insured. The build- ing No, 516, owned by Messrs. A. & C. Kingsland, was slight damaged. The second floor, occupied Julius Copenh: asa dwelling, was damaged it $400, insured in the Pacific Insurance Compa- , While the third floor, occupied by H. Ralirs, sué fered by fire and water about $100, insured in,the People’s Insurance Company, but to what amount could not be ascertained from either party. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. CniLp BADLY BURNED.—Yesterday afternoon Geo. Walker, a child but four years old, was badly burned while playing before a bonfire in front of his parents? $1,600, ful re Ki residence, No. 236 Tenth avenue. Attended to by a neighboring physician. Sgxi0vs [NJuRIES.—Ezeklel Dougherty, of Green- point, was last night seriously injured by being crushed between the dock and the ferryboat Martha, at the foot of East Twenty-third street, and was taken home. Last night Michael Maraugh, re- siding at No, 336 East Thirty-second street, wag seriously injured in the head oy a fall. Taken to Bellevue Hospital, AN OLD Dopae.—Last evening John M. Patterson, of Hoboken, purchased a barre! of flour and had it taken to the foot of Barclay street, where he designed that it should be conveyed to his home by an expressman. While search. ing for one to cross the river Charles Howell came alonz, and, observing the barrel, at once engaged a passing city express wagon, and had the property of Mr, Patterson taken to Delan- cey street, where, after an hour or two of search- ing, it was found, and fiowell arrested by oficer Joun Cornweil (No. 2), of the Third preciact, Granp LARCENY IN WASHINGTON MARKET.—Ann Ryan, a middle aged woman, visited Washington Market last evening to obtain a supply of meat for the Sabbatn, and finding something to suit her at the stand of James L. Martin soon bargained for what she desired, when she handed the dealer a bill in payment, but uot being able to make the correct change, he left to iain it. While gone, Ann, looking about for “chances,” discovered the money drawer, and quickly slipping behind the stalia, adroitiy opened tt and abstracted tls contents, amounting to thirty-six dollars. When Martin re- turned he found some one had kindly interested them- seives in his behalf to that amount, and suspecting Ann, he called officer K. Holloway, of the Third pre- cet, who arrested and escorted her to the station house, where being searched the money was found in her possession, Ann may not have Wash- ington Market meat for her dinner to-cay. LONG ISLAND) INTELLIGENCE, Tar Queens County Teactexs’ INetrrvTE com. mences a two weeks’ session on Monday, 9th inst., in the village of Flushing. Its success will no! , be so great as it Would be had it been hel @ more central location. LAROENY BY A DOMESTIC.—Mr. William Anderton, residing in Bergen street, near Underhili avenpe, complained that his servant girl, Margaret Kearns, had “stolen fifteen dollars, some furs and needie- work. The furs and neediework were found in her tronk and she was arrested by oficer Sheridan and loeked up to answer. Desraverive Fine at [st1P—L0ss $40,000.—Farly on Friday morning last the large and elegant country reaidence of Mr. Alexander J. Bergen, at Islip, caught fire from a defective fiue connected with the heater, and in 8 short time was totally destroyed. The house waa one of the finest on the south side of the island, having been erected but a few years since at a cost of 000. The furniture, which was vained at $10,000, was totally Ln peal it being impoasibic to remove of it, so rapid was tne pi ey an insurance on buil " and fur- ‘Western PorK Trap! rent of Wednesday sa: menced, and The Cincinnati Price Crs ers have been cutting hogs, contracted for some time back. but the receipts have not been large enough to furaish all the houses t & suilicient extent to cut. For the past week tae total receipts do not exceed 7,000 hea'. The weather Cur ing tie first three days of the week was too wath: to cure with safety, but sinve Satmerlay the temperatare has been low enough, and the denat! for hogs vas been silarp At avout cine aad a Wall to Bile ane Thee. Gaarler dollars net