The New York Herald Newspaper, June 13, 1869, Page 3

“THE AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB, ourth Day of the Jerome Park Meeting. LARGE AND FASHIONABLE ATTENDANCE, Five Magnificent and Exciting Races. ACCIDENT TO A RIDER. Fine Weather, Heavy Betting and a Pleasant Finish. The sprmg meeting races of the American Jockey Ciub were brought toa conclusion in the Jerome Park course grounds yesterday evening, the fourth @ay of the season. There were five races, which were started and conducted in the following order:—Hurdie race, handicap, for all ages; the Jockey Club handicap; the Consolation premium; a $1,000 premium, and a sweepstakes race for colts and fillies. The sport was most spirited and ex- citing from the beginning to the termination, the last race being as fine an event in the way of run- ming and handling of the horses as has been seen on any American course during many years. Fa- vored, a8 @ special mark, perhaps, of clemency from above, with fine weather during the day, the members of our fashionable society attended in large numbers, rendering the scene on the fleld—whether taken trom the clud house, the Grand Stand or any of the gentle natura! elevations which stud the ground—really brilliant and tending largely to the magnificent from the early afternoon. Agenial sunshine dissipated the remembrances of the weather d/sagremens of the first three days of the meeting, so that cach one saluted the other with pleasant greetings, in good spirits, off-handed, well natured and in an “up to fua’’ and “determined to enjoy iv’ tone and style. Having thus placed the “pest foot foremost” it must now be acknowledged that the early morning was not of a very promising uspect. Showers, both of hail and rain, fell before the hour of eight o’clock in the forenoon. The air was chilly, and it required a short preliminary “ran” of the Chariot of the Sun, witn Phaeton, that most dar- ing yet unfortunate driver, handling the 1ines, to warm the atmosphere. Phaeton, a sporting fellow from the first, “took it round flying” at length, so that, what between heathen mythology and the biess- ings of areally Christian dispensation, the air became ‘warmer and more warm, and the sun more genial and comforting hour after hour, until as length it was “blinding bright,” a “dazzling light,” causing earth and the inhabitants thereof—as many of them variable breezes shifting from the northeast “‘all round” afforded a very welcome refresh- ment. By noon tne sky was almast cloud- less. Extensive preparations for a run to the when complete, ihagnifcent. dresses, ‘which fasted resses, mountain showing forth the ‘charms of veauty’s mould,” and thus giving complete effect to looks from eyes which were evidently sweet to “gaze upon,” und every glance of which, like “un- expected light surpriseth,” as they did then in every case both surprise and delight many admirers. At forty-five minutes it twelve o'clock there were few atrivais, The hurdies for the first race were being placed; the track was in fine order and surrounding rural scene reaily magnificent. habitues of the turf had arrived. Quite a ‘k and had taken positious on the Grand Stand. mo hen Hy ‘Pool selling” was ced. Hundreds of vehicles, hired gy of showy yet neat style of ae equipage, shel- tered to the shade of the Grand Stand, and trees which are clumped m the bat mgt, heeanp rs A band of usic discoursed occasionally from the Grand stand, crowd commenced to move. The “knowing ones” admired or criticised the points or lineage of the horses very freely, speaking just as their con- victions or an eye to temporary “profit” by bets during the day prompted. Congratulatory remarks with respect to ‘the weather abounded—*‘a fine wind- up Ba “lucky for a wonder,” “the races will be tn the thing,” and such like observations were ing heard at all points. Ladies talked of the water- ing places and news from friengs in Europe; Paris was pronounced “delightful,” but ‘too showy” ty report; but the absent fair ones were acknowl bs being ‘delighted” already with their tour, Tiages, with other vehicies of every style of build, commenced to whirl up to the club house rapidly, setting down gentlemen, ladies and = children, and immediately wheellmg off in the order of = arrivi to hi places indicated by alting u ced On duty near the en- Rey Gb Sin Wilson, Anohg the earies drawn by splendid stable with ladica, Duncan with an elegani Among the earliest ir. Adams, of the Metropolitan Hotel, tancy grays; Mr. I. Jerome, and Mrs, E. Schenck ond tani Mr. Bathgate, Mr. Pennock, Mr. Con- turnout, Mr. Pearsall, Judge Munson, Mr. Purdy, ‘Mr. Sanford, Mr. Barclay and la Arana, te team of spanking biacks, gnd My Martin reené, behind a pair of fine bays. ‘our in-hands com. Menced to come up soon after, landing fashionable and elegantly attired parties quickly. Mr. Belmon Mr. Tyee, Mr. J. B. Fellows, Mr. Griawok Gray, bre Heimbold, with others, sported a fine four-in-hand each, with looking coachmen, liver “tly * “top boots” and “tights,” on the “vox” and hind seats. There were present ex- Recorder James M. Smith, with lady; Judge Hilton's daughter, of Albany, and Miss Saxe, daughter of the poet, the’ party arriving in @ brett, behind a pair of dapple grays. Judge Shanaley had a pair of large bays to a phaeton. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams came with a pair of bays, and Mr. Charies 6. Kansom with a handsome pair of brown mares to a landaulet, There were quite a number of other personages of note, but the eddy of ei ce and fashion which prevatied around the club house rendered {t impossible to collect their names. Car- Tiages set down numbers at the grand also, the restaurants were crowded and every oue CA peared refreshed, botn in mind and body. The streams of well dressed people who two pour forth from the club house to the Grand Stand and vice versa, becoming confnent. as it were, in the verse approaches Sowmivad track, the deep green of the grasa, the pure white of the daisies, the Prattle of the misses and children, the nonchalance of the gentiemen, combined with the brilliancy of the sun and unexpectedly fine weather, made up and displayed a grand panorama which was at once = and unique, both in material and At twenty minutes to three o’clock the horses en- tered for the hurdle race were ont and being sad- died, the general display on the grounds ofan exceed animated character. The horses looked first rate when stripped, while the costumes of the different jockeys were noted and admired by the ladies, ere were from 10,000 to 12,000 persons present, A warning from the bell in the judge's stand. A retreat to fences, clearing the track, v more and more subdued, aud finally almost a si- Jence. iteady for the first race—one and three-qua' ter miles, over six hurdies’ Aye, ready. Off they went in good style, performing and coming in as enumerated in our accurate recapitulation of the progress and finale of the contests given underneath. When the horses were on the homestretch of the second round of this race, and in goimg over the last hurdle, almost in iront of the clab house, the mare Lobelia tipped the barriers and fell, throwing her rider heavily on the track and apparently rolling over him. ore was quive a rush to the place where the accident oc- curred. The unfortunate jockey was latd extended on the sward. Syncope prevailed from the concus- son, And it was asserted that he bad sustained a fracture of the clavicle, (wo of lis ribs being also tors were immediately in attes restoratives applied and the man removed on a prc booty oy, lice, Be eines after some tune about, when it was report nt he had not any bones broken. "re hurdle race loud and prolonged cheers for Setliements were inade and the “rosuer” and a “fine stainpede towards Uh rapidity and manner Kwiches and poached and edibies as yet ut led had be? hg and consumer time. Thi =] & restaurants ensued, arene Gace Ly ty les iene NEW YORK HERALD, SU DAY, JUNE 13, 1869.—TRIPLE SHEET, calculations for the next race and to the ladies the merits of the one just Each shady spot had ite littie group of of the wager being money, ex, ended. rivate betters, the terms equently ludicrous im the extreme. At the Club House the tadies tripped from the piazza to the parlors, where they soon gave evi- dence that the “divinities” of this mundane sphere must eat and be comforted, especially when attend- ing the Jerome Park races on a fine day. Fresh ar- rivals Hitered through the different gates every mo- ment, During: the second, third and fourth races, ag well as in intervals between, the scenes were almost the same—talking, betting, “pool” selling, eating, drinking and wishing success to the lavor- ites, in this way the names of the horses J. A. Con- nolly, Eminence, Abdel Kader, La Polka, Metairie, General Duke, General York, Remorseless, with tobe heard everywhere. The running a nt were splendid, eliciting at the winning cries of a ‘dead ” “Yellow Jacket has it,” “No one can tell who has it,” wich others of ke import, from the spectators, scenes and tableaux, as wit- nessed from the Club House and different ts Of the Grand Stand in the movements between the third and fourth races, were af he most - Papel couraging character, ery body—Dol even those who lost money—was delighted, while from each point of of ion a fresh picture, per- fect, because” supplied by the hand of nature, was seen. Preparations were made for the fifth aud last race at ten minutes past five o’clock in the even- ing. The struggle was@ truly brilliant event. It may be called the race of the day, the horses as ven below flying round the five furlongs luke hth flashed to a final decisive or ‘tie’? heat. Tne result of terminated both the spirit of the day and the season “meet” of the American Jockey Club. An immediate rush was made for the special train of the Harlem Railroad. The cars were q' filled, @ most remarkable dis- play being wit from the windows as th were taken to New Yor! Passengers by Biri many of the “fast horses” as they ‘made time” to and on the “Lane.” Some of the fastest were even recognized and named oo the travellers in the cars. Arrived in ork, each oe went ys his own Pl Prd ‘ed ing, certainly in good humor and wi! ton to adjure his im the words, ‘Fare- well, but whenever you remember the hour,” and “remember the iriend who once welcomed it too.”” The Racing. ‘The weather was most propitious yesterday for the sport at Jerome Park. The June storm had passed away and the atmosphere was pure and invigor- ating. The track was in fine condition, the norses equally 80, and the racing throughout the best of the meeting. Five races were on the programme; the first a hurdle race, one mile and three-quarters, over six hurdles; the Jockey Club Handicap, two miles; the Consolation Premium, one mile and three- quarters, for beaten horses at this meeting; a three mile dash, and a sweepstakes for colts and fillies foaled in 1887, the distance being five furiongs. The hurdle race had four entries, all of which came to the post, These were Mr. Shea’s bay horse Bacon (late Underwood), carrying 148 lbs; H. B, Todd’s bay horse Harry Booth, carrying 154 Ibs.; James Thompson’s bay gelding, with 134 lbs. up, and McConnell & Thompson’s brown mare, Lovelia, carrying 143 Ibs, This race was finely contested throughout, and especially spirited during the last haif mile between Bacon, Harry Booth and Lobelia. Bacon won the race, Harry Booth second, Thomp- sou’s bay gelding third, Lobelia having fallen at the last hurdle, hile attempting to jump the last Patong See cree it ory ah aed ike on y and apparen juring her rider, who was carried oi the track. His* injury was not material, however, as he soon afterwards made his appearance among the spectators. Whether the accident to the mare originated in the bad manage- ment of the rider or was pi accidental we ure unable to say, It ht be, however, that the mare was exhausted by her continuous effort, and was unable to leap the barrier successfully. In this con- nection we may remark that owners of hurdle horses should be careful in their employment of men as jockeys who are not known by them to be entirely competent in their profession. Accidents may happen to the best ers, and incompetent persons will surely meet with them. When they do occur they always create @ among tne spectators, and shouid they prove of a serious char- acter invariably cast a gloom over the sports of the Jockey Club Handicap for all ages, a dash of two miles, was the next race im order. Six outof the twenty-seven entered for this ‘These were J. J. O'Fallon’s chestnut horse Plantage- Foe arn 8. Nichole’s brown colt Abdel Kader, » Walden’s chestaut col Vic, and his Bonnie Braes, juford’s brown colt Eminence. Owing to the Uncle Vic colt having won the Fordham stakes during the meeting, he was The ween Plantage- net and Abdel Kader, who had to run the distance over again after the other races on the programme had been got through bales this according to the rules of the American Jockey Club, When this race came to be decided Al Kader was the favorite in the betting at one hundred to eighty, bis the first heat having attracted soemunees diMicult to get his best rate of speed out of him without the free use of the whip and spur. His rider seemed to be aware of his pecullarita however, and applying his persuasives {freely duced him to run fast enough to come home a victor by about @ length. The last trial was run quicker than the first aud showed how little the horses bad been exhausted by their previous effort. The third race was called the Consolation Pre- mium, for all ages, one and three-quarter miles. ‘This race was for horses that had been beaten dur- ing the ling, and included John O’Donneil’s chestput colt General Duke, K. W. Walden’s chest- nut horse Metairie, and Bowie & Hail’s bay colt Viley. General Duke tae ‘Uhe favorite against the field and won the race handily. ‘The fourth race was adash of three miles, with five starters, viz.:—RK. W. Walden’s chestnut horse General York, J. W. Weldon’s bay mare Flora Melvor, J. J. O’Fallon’s bay mare The Bansh George Walden’s chestnut horse Fleetwing, an Thomas Buford’s brown horse Eminence. As The Banshee won the Westchester cup during the week, in a race of two miles and a quarier over a muddy track, she was thought to be almost invin- cible, and had become so great a favorite with bet- ting men that two to one was wagered on her against the field. In one 1 she sold for $1,010, while General York brought $210, Flora Mclvor $120, Fleetwing $105 and Eminence seventy-five dollars. Banshee was a however, very handily by both General York and Flora Mclvor, showing that she ‘was not so formidable @ racenorse as the judgment of some of the betting men seemed to indicate. The fifth race was a sweepstakes for colts and fil- ites foaled in 1867, the distance being five furiongs. For this afiair there were seven entries, but only two came to the post, Mr. F. Morris’ cnestnut filiy Re- moreeless, and Mr. Belmont’s chestnut filly Lady Love. It was @ very prettily run race, and won by Mr. Morris’ filly by three-quariers of a length. We will now proceed to give the details of the tacing as it fell under our observation, beginning with THE FIRST RACE. Hvap.e Racer, handicap, for ail ages: premiom $000; entrance money to be given to the second horse; one and three-quarter miles, Richard Shea entered b, h. Bacon (late Under- by Lexington, dam Kate Hayes, aged, H. B. Todd entered b. h. Harry Booth, ton, dam Blonde, 6 years oid, 164 Ib J. Thompson entered b. g. by Simon by Boston, 5 years old, 124 Ibs. tececece McConneil & Thompson entered br. m. Lobelia, by Bonuie Scotiand, dam Capitola, 6 years old, 143 Time—3:33 \. Lobelia was the favorite against the field, at odds. in one of the pools she brought $225, Harry Booth $100, and the other two $110, The horses were started on the inside track, the first hurdle being in front of the bluff. The start was a good but the horses did not go away fast, each wishing the other two show him the way over the first hurdle, This Harry Booth did, closely tollowed by Bacon, who led Lobelia and the bay gelding a few Eos ‘The second hurdie was on the lower turn, and Harry Booth led over this about a length ahead of Bacon, Ee giite oe sedis nas ten Read ing two 8 jumping o} all ite horses was faultiess. The third hurdie was ut midway of the homestretch, and as Harry and Bacon came to it they went over tn gal- Jant style, Bacon by Lexing: Kenton, dam being in the air as Harry Booth landed on tue track, the others two I 8 apart. ‘The horses then had haif a mile run on the flat. AS they went around the upper turn Bacon ran to the front, and when they passed im front of the bluff and took the fourth burdie, Bacon was leading two ler 8, Harry Booth second, two lengths in front of Lobelia, whe was four lengths in advance of the bay gelding, Going around the lower turo sharp ranoing was made by all the horses, and Lobelia ran up and took sides with Harry Booth. When they jumped the fifth hurdie Bacon was just over when Loveila and Booth jumped together. All the jumping thus far had been beautiful aud clean. Bacon, Harry Booth and Lobelia were now atruggiing for the money in earnest, Harry Booth shook ry off alter getting in the homestretch, and as he came to the last hurdie he was at Bacon's tati, with Lobelia very close to him. Bacon went over the hordle first, Harry second; but be had pareiy Janded on the track when Lobeiia made her jamp, but striking the hurdle sue fel! and roiled over. Her rider was picked up, and great fears were expressed that he was daogerousiy Injured; but it ultimately turned out that he was not materially injured, The bay Cape passed by Lobelia as she lay on the ind and Was third in the race, Bacou won by a couple of jengihs. Time, 8:35). THE SRCOND RACE. Jockey Chun HANDICAP, for all ages, two files; $100 entrance, half forfeit; $20 if deciared; $1,000 added by the club. 4.4. O'valion entered ch. h, Plantagenet, oy Vianet, dam Kosa Bonheur, 6 years vid....... 0 Thouvs 8. Nichole entered br. bi. Abde| Kader, by Australian, dam Resoue, 4 years old RK. W, Walden entered ch. ¢. by Uneie Vic Dolly Carter, 4 years old. ae Thomas Buford entered or, c. Hminence, by Lexington, dam sister to Vandal, 4 years old. 4 M. HL. Sanford ventered b. f. La Polka, by Lex- .s R pools for $600, Plantagenet for $410, Abdel Kader for $270, La Polka for $110, and Eminence for $50. La Polka was first away at the start, Plantagenet second, Uncle Vic , Bonnie Braes fourth, Emi- nence fifth and Abdel Kader last. They ran around the upper turn ail in a cluster, and when they came down and passed under the bluff in close order, La Polka was leading, Bonnie Braes second, Plan- tagenet third, Uncie Vic colt fourth, Abdel Kader fifth and Emtnence bringing up the rear. ‘There was no change at tbe lower turn except that Abdel Kader took the fourth place from the Uncle Vic colt, Coming up the homestretch’ in front of the grand stand Bonnie braes took the lead from La Polka, the others coming on ip the itions previously given, all very close together, Plantagenet and Abdel Kader then each made a dash, and at the judges’ stand, and soon showed in front of Bonnie braes, they running head and head, Uncle Vic colt fourth, La Polka firth and Eminence sixth. Going around the upper turn Abdel Kader and Plantagenet still were head and head, with the Uncle Vic colt third, he having also begun his running in earnest. As the horses came around the bluif broadside to the spectators it was seen that Abdel Kader had the best of it by a neck, Plantagenet second, one length in front of Uncle Vic colt, Eminence fourth, Bonny Braes fifth and La Polka sixth, The three last named may now be dismissed fro notice = as they were out of On the lower turn the running was very spirited between Abdel Kader, Plantagenet and the Uncle Vic colt. ‘They were lapped on each other not half a length and they ran in this way until they were into ul ch, when the colt to show that he had had snonge of tan. Sans ae ee wag - y sponge. He drop off grad 4 AB A Kader tame towards id lower end of the seem grand stand he, too, ‘and fell off a couple of i him up energe' ied him with whip and spur, Coke} along by main force he an ¢! on Plantagenet so well that a8 he went the ai with latter be was Polka fifth and not run off until all the races on the programme were run; but we will give it here to keep the race con- Abdel Kader was the favorite when the horses were saddled. The start was even, and the horses ran head and head around the turn and past the quarter pole; but as they came down and passed around the bluif Abdel Kader got two lengits the best of it. This advantage he held around the jower turn; but entering the homestretch the rider of Plantagenet appl! the whip vigorously, and rally- ing lus horse brought him up on even terms with Abdel Kader as they passed under the string at the end of the first mile. Going around the upper turn they were side and side, and they ran in that way until they came down under the biud, when Plan- tagenet showed his neck in front. Going around the jower turn he gradually gained on Abdel Kader, un- til he had haif @ length the best of it. Coming into the homestretch Abdel Kader got on even terms in, and a little further on was half a length ahead; but by a continuous shaking up, by whip and spur, Plantagenet was carried to his head in front of the grand stand and finally won by @ iength. Tois was one of the finest run two miles that was ever witnessed, The time of the dash was 3:42. THE THIRD RACE. CONSOLATION PREMIUM, $600, for all ages; one and a quarter miles, for horses beayen during this meet- ing; if beaten more than once, allowed seven pounds. C. Littlefleld entered ch. c. General Duke, by Lexington, dam Lilla, 4 years old.. ay R. W. Walden entered ch. h, Mei r Davis, dam Katona, 5 years old..... - 2 Bowie and Hall entered _b. . Viley, by » dam imported Silver Star, # years old.. . 8 ‘Time, 3:1244, General Duke was the favorite against the field, Selling for $460, Metairie for $300 and Viley for $100, Yhe horses had a very fine start, and as they ran around the upper turn Metairie took the lead by one length, General Duke second, two lengths ahead of Viley. ‘There was no change of place or distance between them for @ mile and a quarter, but when they reached the lower turn on the last half mile General Duke made his run, and he soon captured Metairie, and then taking a lead of about two anges went on with that advant ‘under a strong ot to the end. Metairie beat Viley about three lengths. ‘Time, 3:123,. THE FOURTH RACE. me $1,000, for all ages, a dash of three jes. R. W. Walden entered ch. b. General York, by Planet, dam Albine, 5 years Old........... J. W, Weldon entered b. m. Fiora Mcivor, by Lex- |, dam Floride, 5 years ol d. J. O'Fallon entered b. m. ogi te arp epee one oe om George Walden entered ch. b. Fleetwing, by Bal- Thos. Buford entered br. h. Eminence, by Lex- ington, dam sister to Vandal, 4 years old....... 5 Time, 5:38%. The Banshee was the javorite against the field at twotoone, The horses got away on very even terms, and as they ran into the upper turn Eminence and omen were side and side, Flora Mclvor third, General York fourth, The Banshee fifth. Com- ing down to and going around the bluff Fieetwing went to the tront, Eminence second, Flora Mclvor third, General York fourth, ‘the Banshee last, There Was little change on the lower turn, with the exception of Eminence again taking sides with Fleetwing, the others keeping as they were be. fore. On the homestrevwcn Fleetwing ran away two let from Eminence and passed under the string with that advantage. Going around the upper turn General York and The Banshee set sail, and they soon cut down both Emimence and fF leetwing, and as they paswed in front of the bluff they were run- ning side and side about two lengths anead of the other three, who were as parallel as possible. They ran around the lower turn in that way, and as they came up the homestretch the race was highly exciting, General York leading fhe Banshee half a length, the latter being about the same distance ahead of Fiectwing. Flora Mclvor was three lengths further off, but four lengths in front of Eminence. Going around the upper turn Flora Mclvor made a dash and soon passed Ficetwing, and a down to the biul gave The Banshee the go by. The latter now began to show that she bad shot her bolt and her chances of winning were enurely gone. ‘ihe race lay be- tween General York and Flora Mcivor, and a good one it was until about midway of the homesiretch, when Flora got ito trouble and the General came in a winner by two lengths, Flora second, eight lengths ahead of Tue Banshee, Who Was as many lengths in front of Fleetwing, the latter being twice that distance in advance of Eminence. Time, 5:38%. THE FIFTH RACR. Sweepstakes for colts and fillies foaled in 1867; $200 each, huif forfeit, five furlongs. F. Morris entered ch. f, Remorseless, by :mported Eclipse, dam Barbarity........... A. Belmont entered ch. f. Lady Lo’ dam Lizzie W...... st eecreseeee A. Beimont entered ch. c. Telegram, by Censor, dam imported Maud. “ ccccceeee OF F. Morris entered b. c. Invalid, by Young Eclipse, dam out of Kose Bud. 5 Littel entered ch. c. Emma Johnson. . J. 5. O'Fallon entered ch. f. a ewe , 1:07 ‘The betting was even on thi ee. The start was Remorseless soon took the lead aud neld it to the end, winning by three-quarters of a length only. The race was a close one throughout. And tas ended the spring meeting of the Amer- can Jockey Club, THE TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTION. Final Adj ent—Parting Festivities. ALBANY, June 12, 1869. The Typographical Convention, after remaining in secret session until an early hour this morning, ad- journed sine die, ‘The Albany Union then took charge of the mem. bers and entertained them until the departure of = trains and boats this moraing, wheo they left the city. "INTELLIGENCE, WASHINGTON, June 12, 1869, Colonel 0. A. Mack, who is to act as ald to the Secretary of War, vice General Pelouze, has arrived in the city and will assume his duties at the War De- partment on Monday. Secretary Rawlins will be absent from the city about ten days. Brevet Major General 8. §, Carroll, Lieutenant Colonel United States Army, having at his own re- quest been ordered before the Examining Board, and found incapable for actual service by wounds received while commanding two brigades of from fifteen to seventeen regiments in the battle of Spott- sylvania Court House, the President directs that his name be piaced on the list of retired officers of that class in Which disability results from long and fnith- ful service or some injury incident thereto, and Gea- eral Carroll retires with the full rank of jor General, to date from the eth instant. ‘ne Secretary of War has decided that (he unexe- cuted portion of the Generai Court Martial of August 8 1864, ore ak private John Ford, of Company C, Twentieth Illinois volunteers, to be lin- prisoned for life and kept at hard jabor in some rison to be cerigueta by the commanding general, e rennitted, and he wiil released from confine. ment and furnished with transportation to his home by the Quartermaster's Department, upon the re- ceipt of the order at the Missouri State Penitentiary, Where he is confined. Ford was convicted of killing John Fitzgerald, @ member of Company 6, of the 124th Uinois volunteers, at Blackwater, Misa. Brevet Major General William Emory having de- clined the appointment of Governor of the Soldiers’ Home, the offictal order of the War Departmen: assigning him to that duty has been revoked. "NAVAL INTELUIRENGE, Lieutenant Commander Theodore Kane {s ordered to the Juniata; Charles B.McKay to the Jamestown, and Chester Halfreed to the New York Navy Yard; Ensign Henry ©. Hunter to the New York Navy Yard; Surgeon J. D, Miller to the Potomac, vice Wil- liam Lowber, who is placed on waiting orders. Sur- geon N. Pinckney i# ordered to duty as president, and Surgeons Joho 8, Messersmith and Edward Ship pen as members of the Board for physical examina tion of candidates for admission w the Nay Academy, THE NATIONAL GAME. Eckford—Second Ga ship—An Immense Crowd and In- tense Excitement—The Mutuals Victorious. Base ball has been remarkably quiet thus far in this vicinity; not that there has been no practice or match games played, but the public generally had not been warmed up with the fever of excitement, and match games drew but few imterested spec+ tators. The ball-tossers themselves have been at- tending to their work in most instances, and have got well in trim for a good season. Last Savurday, however, the sport got a decided impetus from the fact that THE ECKFORDS had caught the Mutuatsin a tight place ano held them there by the aidof Mr. Pluvius, and that they had made a determined and partly successful grasp at the champion’s whip. The resuit was rather unex- pected, because the majority of the patrons of the game thought, no doubt, that the fight would be close, but that the champions would come out ahead. This, however, was “reckoning without the host,” as the event showed, The Eckfords seem to possess the faculty or fatality of producing a “stinging” set of players, have them drop off, one by one, until the club looks very weak, apd then they come out again as fresh looking and strongas ever. The club might appropriately call itself the ‘Rose Bush.” It pro- duces good buds, they thrive and bloom, and when Tull are lopped off to fi)! a place in some bouquet, and im their place come other buds to bloom and go, per- haps, like those which preceded them. THE MUTUALS have for years past possessed team after team of good players. They have made good records in the way of winning matches, have ever stood in the foremost rank as strong and influential organiza- tions, and had grasped and clutched at the cham- Pionship with a perseverance which showed that they did not consider it ‘sour grapes,” unyl they Sinally obtained it by manly, briluant play in the lat- ter part of the past season. They possess now a beker’s dozen or more of first class players, aud until their eyes were opened wide by their defeat on the 5th inst. they seemed to take mat- ters very easy and somewhat carelessly, and the result was that their exhibitions were not at all satisfactory to their friends or creditabie to them- selves, They found that in the return game with the Eckfords they must “do or die,” and the score will show that they died not, but did. As was said above, the defeat of the Mutuals on the 5th inst. gave a decided impetus to the sport and created an intense excitement, not only in this city and Brook- lyn, but throughout the country. When it was an- nounced that the return game—which might possi- bly decide the chaumpionslip—was to take piace yes- terday, almost all admirers of tne me within rea- sonable distance of the city determined to attend, and consequently THE CROWD whieh was present was immense. The spectators poured in from ail quarters, and came in ali sorts of vehicles, from an uudertaker’s or a soft soap vender’s wagon to the handsome coach; they filled every available spot tn and around the groun .s outside of the fleld; they filled wagons which stood in the streets adjoiniug, or from the windows of houses tn the aeighborhood they “took in’ the scene by the aid of lorgnettes, The fences were fringed by the gamins from ali around, who bobbed up above the boards and down again, a cording)y as the watch- man was near them or attending to some of their Kin ata distance. Every knot hole and slit in the fence was taken possession of by some impecunious urchins, Who gloated on the gaine as they could see it, They had @ much better view, however, than the jad who squeezed his head in under the side canvas at the circus, and asserted that he had a good place because he saw “the ’oofs of tne ’oses.” There must lave been some 6,000 or 7,000 people present, and, although so much mixed in character, there was no disturbance of any kind, and the police, who were present in large numbers, had nothing to do but stand around in the front of the crowd and watch tue game as interestedily as any spectators. The applause was fairly diviac, and a good display or a good joint made by any one of the players on either side met with cheerfui and ample credit from the entire assemblage. The crowd was a genu- imely metropolitan one. and observed strictly the rule, ‘a fair feild and no favor.” There was little talk about betting, as ail seemed to feel that the chances were slim, There were many who asserted that they were willing to ‘take odds on either side,” but there Was nobody to offer the odds, and it is safe to presume that the betting, 1 any, Was very light. When the preliminaries had been arranged, and Mr. Birdsall, from the National Ciub of Washington, chosen a8 umpire, THE GAME commenced witt the Eckfords at the bat. Allison, the first striker, popped the ball up between pitcher and first base, and mauy seemed to think that he Was a3 good a3 dead, siuce Walters put up his “fips” (as the New Haven lads call them) to Jet the fly settle. ‘The bail went in, and went out again, and Allison got bis base. Patterson stood at the but as if nervous about forcing A:lison of, ‘One strike’ called started hun, and he soon hit the bali safely over second base, and reached lis frst. Martin was handsowely disposed of by Swandeli and E. Mills at first pase. Allison had got howe, and Palterson was at third base, whea Nelson struck tae ball pretty hot toward third base. Swandell stopped it nicely, and, seeing Patterson start for home, ue threw it rather swiftly and hastily to C, Mills, who was scarcely expecting it, aud who missed li, ailow- lug Patterson to get in and Neison to reach third base, The point was a fue one, and had often been made by Devyr with good effect. Hodes got to first by a good hit to leit feld, and was kept close to the base by the surveillance of Wolters and the Mills, Jewett, at the bat, did not get the bail where he wanted 1t, and the umpire “called” three bails just as Hodes started for second base. C. Mills threw nicely to Hatfield at second to head Hodes off, and he was declared “out” by the umpire. As there 18 no legitimate appeal from the decision ot the umpire in such @ case, right or wrong, fe Hodes was obliged to retire. ‘Lhe point, however, would have made no inaterial didereuce in the emount of runs secured, as the next striker, Treace, by a bit to short forced Jewett to second, and by tl play of Eggier, Hatield and &. is a double play was made, aifhough Jewett’s out bemg the third the doubie play was of no avail. The result of the decision making Hodes second hand out was to give Treacey the openimg of the vext inuing. The Eckfords had secured three rans and went to the fleld, every one of them smiling, while the Mutuais, geverally, looked rather anxious, and, perhaps, nervous. ©. Hunt took the bat and soon nit the ball foul well over to the left teld, almost on a Hae with home base. Nelson ran for it, and after a jong race succeeded in grasping it on the bound wit) one hand. The play was flue and was hearuly applauded. As he was returning to his positiou a large dog jumped through the crowd and st090 Ip front of him quite gauciiy, barking. as if 6 ady hé would not allow . Somevody cried out that the dog was a friend Dick” Hunt, and was going to “get square’ on Neilson for putimg Charley Hunt out. The “dorg,” after starting the risibilities of the crowd and somewhat frightening Nelson, walked off. Inspector Folk stood up, and, assuming one of his most determined looks, sald to one of t officers, “Put that of the feild,” Us Cammey: 5 replied the oficer. “Weill, put him off along with the dog." This shot at the proprietor of the ground produced @ laugh and tended to make peopie some- what inclined to levity. The “purp” having been housed the game progressed. Hatield, the next striker, sent a stingin g grounder between short stop ‘and second base, Caricton made a dash, stopped it With his left hand, but it was golug at such speed that it twirled around, like @ top “asleep,” and shied off to one side; he was obliged to stoop, pick the ball up with his mght hand and turn complete) around to throw to Orst base, The entire bu: was done almost as quickly as one could think of it, and Allison had the ball in bis hands before Hat fleld, who is @ ewift runner, had got near the base. Apother piay, not quite as brilliant, but nearly. so, was made by Patterson on &. Mills' grounder to right of second, and the Mutuals were thus disposed of with a blank, Opening with such beautiful play the game ing. The Eckfords and their friends became more jubilant and the Mutuals somewhat depressed, ‘The secondtinning was a very brief one, Treacey was neatly disposed of by Hatfield and BR. Muls; Pinkham captured on a foul bound, after a long clase, by Swandeil, and Carleton, after getting the first on “called” balls, was forced by Allison and headed off by Eggler and Hatfield, On the Mutual side one, two, : ree in quick order was tne style. RK, Hunt Upper ty ball and it bounded into Jewett's hands ed the Swandell struck out! He actuaily , bi nabbed it, and, of course, Mills was out at firsc. “Affairs Were getting hot’ was sagely remarked by somebody, but the gentle breeze which swept across the ground helped to temper the atmosphere very materigily. : In the third innings the first striker went out at firat between Swandell and KE, Mtl, Patterson got his base on ‘‘called" balls, and subsequently secured Martin batted to BE. Milis and was cared iy h Nelson sent a hot one to Swandei ; the latter op it up weil, but threw it rather wid for frst. Mills reached for it aud attempted at the same time to reach the base bag with his foot; so between the wide throw and the anxious baseman Nelson was saved, He finally secured his run, and Hodes and Jewett (the latter having been missed on the fy by MeMaton) were leit on the bases by K. Hunt attending promptly and — properly to a large fy which Treacey gent out toward centre field. The Mutuais sdtined tw be gaining confidence, and in this innings, after the first two strikers KAd been disposed of on foul bounds by Jewett and Nelson, they lit weil for their bases and seemed to disconcert the Pckfords very much, Pinkham missed a fy, which McMahon sept to right feild, and by some of the highest king of wild hag vy by Treacey to Carleton, by him to Patterson, then by him to Nelson, two runs were se- cured and the Mutuals made to feei still more con. fident. Martin got slightiy wild in his yy | at seeing the chances missed, and R, Huat got to first on “called” balis, He was jeft, however, a8 piso was E. Mille, when Swandeli hit a foul etraight | and Jowess, after setting 1s Wrough his pads, caugdt | much talk. | regular steamboat landing, was crowded with visit- romised to be something Well worth see- | it as it bounded off his knee, in time to make a fy catch and end the inning. | ‘The fourth inning was a lively one on the Eckford | side. Pinkham hit neavily and sent the ball off between centre and left field. R. Hunt ran for tt | retty briskly, and, sticking his hand and arm out | efore him just as the ball descended, succeeded in holding it, and maki thus a@ brilliant catch. ©, Hunt disposed of Allison by @ nice fly catch, and | Swandell and Mills took care of Carleton. The Mutuals then, by good hitting, alded by catches missed by Patterson and Hodes, gained the lead, | which they held to the last, as the score will show. Treacey made two good catches in this inning, and Jewett disposed of the other hand on @ foul fy. From this time to the close the Mutuals seemed to gain at every point, while their opponents were be- coming perceptib): the sixth inning Martin changed of but Jewett could not back the latter op successfully, and passed balls helped the Mutuals around the pases. Hoaes then went ovehind, and the change worked well for @ time, but the Mutual folks were in to win, and when they seemed to be getting “the hang” of Pinkham’s POnInE, Martin went in again on the seventh inning. In this latter inning Treacey made two beautiful fi catches, one after @ hard run and stumbling an falling forward on his face as he caught and held the ball. In the eighth inning the Mutuais nit Mar- tin pretty lively, and some good or bad mufing and wild throwing enabled the Mutuals to place them- selves 80 far ahead as to make victory certain. In the ninth inning Treacey made still another difficult and effective fly catch on a long nit by McMahon, The Mutuals worked easily yet steadily in the fleld, and tended well to everything that was given them. The Hunt brothers covered themselves with glory, and the others al! did their duty. ©. Mills was enabled to dis) of Treacey on @ foul bound only by his ability make an immense stretch just as the ball was about escaping in an unlooked for direction. The game throughout was ed im a friendly and gentiemanly spirit, and ci With the followmg score:— ROKFORD, MUTUAL. 0, RW Players. 0. R. 1.7. «4 760 © Bont, Lt. 4333 72 3 2 2 Hatueid, 24 8483 4112 E. Mile dst 8223 120 1 46 B08 22838 Reece itt tment tld acey, le 3 Pinkbath, 1. 211 1 Wolters, p. 2344 Carleton 5. 4.0 0 0 McMahon re f..014 311 a8 27 4 33 25 UN 8th, 90h, r o O-® ® 836 1 8 0 10 1-9 catcies—Patterson, 1; Hodes, 1; Jewett, 3; Treacey, 6— ; KE.’ Mills, 1;°R. Hunt,’8; C. Milis, 2— Put ont by Allison, 10; Nelson, 1—total 11. Hat- ree Milla, 8; Swandell, 1—total 13. tterson, 4; Nelson, 3 Hodes, 1; Carleton, ‘2; ‘Eggler.’3; Wolters, 1 2! Jewel, 2; C. Milla’ 1; ‘on “strikes”—Jewett, 1. Touched after “bree CO, Mills, L. ‘ouls—Eckford, 4; Mutual, 7. ches miased—Patterson, 1; Hodes, 2; Pinkbam, 1; 1; McMahon, 1, Passed Dalls—C. Mills, Martin, 11; Piokha: Bases on “called” balis—Patterson, 1; Ni Pinkham, 1; Carieton, 1—total 6, Hatfield, Left on! bises—Nelson, 2; Hodes, 2, Jewett, 1; 1 E. Mills, 1; R. Hunt, 1; Swandell, 1; Wolters, Time of game—Two hours and twenty-ti Scorers—Messrs, Watson and McCarthy Umpive~ Mr. Birdsall, of the Nationa of Washington. sisted by. 1; Hatfield, 1; Swandell,'4;'C. Foul bond catcbes—Nelson, Swandell, 1. Cat 7; Jewett, 5; Hodes, 4. 7; Wolters, 30.) mn, 2; Jewett, 1; k, ifunt, 1. Pinkham, Base Ball Notes. To-morrow the Empires and Socials will play at Hoboken, AUantic and Alpha at the Capitoline, Eckford and Athletic at the Union. Tuesday—Cincinnati vs. Matual, Union grounds. Wednesday—Cincinnat vg. Atlantic, Capitoline, ‘Thursday —Cincimnati vs. Eckford, Union grounds. Saturday—Eckforad vs. ‘‘Haymakers,” Union grounds, money, 2ist—Atlantic vs. ‘Haymakers,” Capi- tine. Wednesday, 23¢—Mutual vs. ‘‘Haymakers,” Union grounds. The “Red terday, with ockings” defeated the Harvards yes- core Of 30 to Ll. WEST POINT. The Boat Race Between the Graduating Class and the Second and Third Classes— &The Victory Claimed by the First and Sec- ond Classes—General Grant Still Bored—He Loses His Cigare—The Ho} West Pornt, June 12, 1869, The much talked of three mile boat race between the first, second and third classes took place this af- ternoon, but the champion flag, which is now held by the graduates, was not contended for, and the contest In consequence was only a “scrub” race. Had the affair come of last Saturday the flag would have been set up as a prize for the winning crew, aa the graduates were at that time in excellent condi- tion; but, after the postponement, the men had to “bone” pretty hard for the examination, and were unwilling, while it lasted, to put them- selves under the very severe course of dieting which each crew 1 obliged to submit to for a week or so before a race comes off. When the exammation finally came to an end the mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers of the cadets stopping at the hotels demanded a good share of their spare time, and, under the circumstances, constant practice with the oars was altogether out of the question. The crews of the second and third classes had aiso a good many difficulties to contend against. For instance, one of the second class men positively refused to put his hand to an oar until he had “maxed” through hie exammation with fying colors, and, as the ordeal of the class did not come to an end until yesterday, the crew to which he be- jonged were unable to practice as much as was desirable. Owing to all these untoward circuin- stances the race would probably have never come off at all bad the President not put tn an ap- pearance, with, of course, a very lively expectation of witnessing the contest of which he had heard so Ou Friday, therefore, the crews decided the race should take place this afternoon, with the understanding that the champion flag was not to be past the | that the victory should be accorded to them, they | having come in ahead of the third class crew, who contended for. The graduates, be it known, hold this fag, which was given to them last June by the class of 1868, Who won it at the race in which “69” came in second, It was committed to the custody of the latter on condition that if not wrested from them within six weeks after the race by one of the other classes it should go to the present second class after the class of 1869 bad graduated, Such was the state of aifairs wuen the race came off this afternoon. For probably @ full haif hoar BBEYORE THE RACE the road leading to the old dock, jast north of the ors from the vartous hotels on their way to the “scene of actiou,”’ the ladies, as usual, predominat- ing. Private carriages blocked up the way at the | foot of the bill, near the wharf and the adjoining emtnences along the river side, and the old dock itself swarmed with cadets, every one of whom feit a8 much interest io the contest a8 thoagh each had stal his reputation or his life on the success of a certain boat, while away up in the tree tops adven- turesome urchins clung to 6 that swong to and fro at every breeze, and fi hove the level of the river groups of people from the near by villages peered down upon the camps below as if wondering What ail the hubbub meant. Of course, among the classes Interested in the race there was od deal of the same kind of disorderly order w! revails atevery race; but, Bohemian versions to the con- ‘y notwithstanding, there were siang rms to ate on the ear, no oaths, no words that would call | the blood of shame to a lady's cheek. Finally, alter the preliminaries had been settled, Colonel Par- | sons had been chosen referee and Lieutenants Davis jaa Sears judges, the boats were brought up to the stake boat, just opposite the old dock and THE CREW Prepared for action. The colore of the first clase were orange, of the second class red and of the third Class blue. ‘The first class eotered a haif lapstreak shell, 46 feet in length by 24 Inches in width, with the following crew: ~Frank E. Nye (bow), Jacob A. Augur, R. G. Carter, Charles Braden, Cbaries H. Rea, Arthur 8. Hardy (stroke). The second class entered a shell 49 feet in length by 20 inches in width, with tne following crew:—Edward 8, Chapin (bow), Samuei W, Fountain, Henry A. Reed, James | A. Dennison, F. K. Ward, William B. Homer (stroke), The third clasa entered a lapstreak shell, 40 feet ia length and 22 inches in width, with the | following crew:—Wallace Mott (bow), James . Wasson, Thowas T. X, G. E. Bacon, ©. A. Wood. | raf, Freaerick Schwatka (stroke). Also a four oared | shell (which was allow! rty seconds by the other | boats), with the following crew:—James B. Hickey, Thomas C. Davenport, Vinton A, Goadard, | Thomas S Mumford (stroke) (The average | weight of the crew of the first class is that of the crew of rd class, 144; and of the \t The crews were 14s Ibs. ; that of the second, | the #tx-oared ahei of the t crew of We four-oa! 1 to rowing by ail picked men, inure constant train- ing, and they certainly presented a fine appearance | as the bowis glued up alongside the stakebuat. A FALSE BTART. At twenty minates to six o'clock ail the boats got Into position, the Mrst class winning the first choice and selecting ie course outside the stakeboat, or rather buoy, Wich waa placed near the old dock, ‘The six-oared boat of the second class got the second choice. and took the third position from the shore; the four-oared third clasa boat taking the tnside course, and the six-oared boat of the third class | taking the inside position, hext to that of the first class, At the word “go” ail the boats started to- | gether, the gecond class shell taking the lead, and FeiSther boats were almost abreast one of the other, When they bad gone about forty yards from the boat landing the first class crew shot ahead and | Superintendent Ke: re fast opening a gap between their sheil and the oher hoste, wien one oar Was raised in the third clings she!® and all the boate stopped. On inquiry it | to be dead. 3 not to continue the race should the ferryboat, on which were General Grant and @ distinguished party, move about in the stream after they had started, and, as the little steamer pub out into the stream at the same time the third class boat got well under weigh, the race was, according to agreement, stopped. It appeared also that the tnird class had broken an oar and had withdrawn (rom the contest on discov- ering their misfortune; but it was fdnally decided, after a littie parley between the judges, that all the boats should enter if the men decided on a secogd trial, which they did, THE RACE. Time being called, the boats got into position and, at precisely eleven minutes to six o'clock, the word “go” was given and the whole four darted ahead, neither one apparently getting a foot in ad- Vance of the other until about a hundred ‘ards from the starting er, wheo the rat class began to gain inch by inch on the second class, which was left finally to struggle with the six-oared boat of the third class, the four- oared boat having meanwhile ualiy fallen be- hind its competitors, When the first mile was com- pea the second and third class stx-oared boats ad gained considerably on the Orat class shell and were closing on her rapidly, when, before she had reached the stakeboat, she suddenly turned about and darted up the river, on her return to the start- ing joint. The six-oared third followed gutt, while the second class and the Your-oared shell of the third class continued on down the stream until they reached the stakeboat, which they turned and then followea in the wake of the other tm boats which had by the time they made the turn tne the distance between them to several hundred yards, The race between the first and third class on the return was hotiy contested; but on nearing the boat landing the it class F...1 themselves to- gether In fine style and came in ahead of their oppo- nent about one minute and @ quarter, having com- pleted the course in twenty-one minutes and ten sece onds. The other two boats came in about two ‘ards. All the shores, the people in the fleet of small boats which were plying about in the river. The second class on com- ing in claimed the race on the ground that the first class had not turned the stakeboat. The on the other hand, contended that they ti to row a three mile race, and that they ha rowed it, and taat the reason why they had not turned the stakeboat was that it had been placed several hun- dred yards below where the three mite course had been surveyed previous to the contest. Colonel Par- sons and Lieutenant Davis, the two judges who were at the starting point, refused to decide one way or the other, until Lieutenant Sears, the referee who had been stationed at the stakeboat, should return, whereupon the boats were taken to the boat house. When Lieutenant Sears arrived from where he had been stationed, he stated that the stakeboat had drifted about in the river somewhat, but he de- clined to say whether or not she had drifted beyond the prescrived limits of the course, or to give his opinion as to which class was entitled to the victory until after he had consulted Colonel Parsons and Lieutenant Davis. To-morrow or on or next the merits of the question will be discussed by the judges, when they will decide as to which crew in their opinion won the race, 1t is claimed on the partof the frst class, thatthe third class turned about ahead of their boat, and that as the man who had surveyed the course and who belonged to tha crew was the first to call out “put about we are three mile mark,” {t was but fair conid not have mistaken the limits. There isa good deal of feeling in the corps about the matter, and the decision is awaited with considerable anxiety, MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT. Genera! Grant will not leave here unti! Tuesday. He was pot very much bored to-day by visitors, al- though quite a number of persons waylaid him in the usual way to make him undergo a hand-shak- ing. General Pitcher, the commandant of the post, gave a brilliant reception at his house to-night in honor of the President, at which all the officers stationed here and a large number of others here on @ visit attended in fuil uniform. Secreey xe General McDowell, General Ingalls and Gene: Michier and the Board of Visitors were also present. THE HOP. The hop at Cozzens’ West Point Hotel to-night was one of the most brilliant affairs of its kind which has taken piace in this vicinity for many @ year. The fact that the graduating class of cadets were to be present was by no means the least of attractions which marked the From about eight mu the evening up to ten o'clock, carriages, each with its quota of youth and beauty, to add brill two the scene, were constantly arriving from West and the various private villas which are clus tered about this green spot in the High- lands as thick as bees in a hive. Besides these steamers from New York city which arrived during the day brought up hundreds of ladies and gentlemen, the majority of whom came for no other purpose in the worid than to see what a hop really was, with @ whole class of West Point cadets as the ventre of attraction. Owing to the reception of General Pitcher, which naturally enough was attended by all the’ prominent officers on @ visit here, many of the officers of the post and the several generals of the army, who are stopping at the various hotels in the pass nnnininncy were unable to be present; but, not- wit this drawback, @ great many of the shoulder strappers managed to get down late hour and lend their ald toward Making the affair one jong to be remembered. But, after all, the caders had mo rivals, for the ladies seemed, they always seem to be, more attracted by the gray coats and bell buttons than by all the id lace and aiiken sashes that the officers were able to get out of their well ke bandboxes. It is almost needless to state that ladies, without whose presence the hop would have been no hop at all, were as beautiful as nature, aided of course to no small extent art, could make them, and the wi by they danced with the cadets and looked wi the most withering contempt on individuals who could not sport a uniform was something more than people who have never been educated up to the West Point standard could well understand. In One, the whole atiair from beginning to end was a most enjoyable one; and whether it will have been so much so for the cadets as to give them a distaste for their own bali op Monday Dight remains yet to be seen. YACHTING NOTES. The Phantom is now at Poilion’s dock, Brooklyn undergoing repairs. It will be remembered that, during the regatva of the New York Yacht Club she carried away her mainmast head, which incapac- itated her from continuing her successful career. She will have a new maininast, and in a short time will be ready to face the breeze. The Brooklyn Yacht Club Union Regatta, an event which ever does honor to the City of Churches, will take place on the 24th. It is needless to say that the occasion 18 anticipated with pleasure. The prizes to the amount of $500 will be ‘diven by the members of the club, and will be sailed upon the rules and allow- ances of time established by the eluy. The course to be sailed over will be from Gowanus Bay to aod around the South West Spit and return. A CHALLENGE. Mr. William Voorhis has come ef ont with a challenge, in which he says:—*“I wiil put ap $500 against the prize won by the yacht Sadie in the New York Regatta on June 10, and sali ber within cen dave, over the same course, New York Clud regulations, with the Gracie."” Mr. Poillon has sold the yacht Restless for the sum of $12,000, THE STEAMER QUAKER CITY AGAIN. District Attorney Pierrepont has caused a new libel to be filed against the steamship Columbia, formerly known as the Quaker City, and which is once again in the custody of the Marshal, ‘The libel recites that she is ready to sail to some places unknown, with intent to cruise and commit hostilities in the services of some persons unknown against the subjects, citizens and Late gs A of the republic of Hayti, with whom the Unit States are at e, Which is in violation of the third section of the act of Congress, approved April 20, 1815, entitied “An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States and to repeal the acts ry mentioned.” The vessel ts lying at the foot of Thirteenth street, East river. Yesterday she had steam up and was reparing to start for Kingston, Jamaica, when the ‘nited States Marshal boarded and seized her, POLICE AINBULANCES. dy’s = =Last Death to Somebody. ‘YO THE Epiror oF THe WERALD:— Mr. Superintendent Kennedy's recent order to the captains of police in reference to the conveying of injured persons for surgical aid, we doubt not, bas been done with his accustomed feelings of humanity, but if the order be strictly carried out we fear it will result in certain death to somebody. Now, look at the order:—The policeman must first goto the station house, inform the captaia or ser- eant in command; the ambulance is then ordered to »¢ taken; the injured person is then conveyed to the station house; the circuinstances are then en' on the blotter; the district surgeon is sent for; comes, makes an examination and orders the patient to be sent to Bellevue Hospital; a telegraph commu- nication is then forwarded to the aioe precinct station requesting them to inform the officers of the hospital to send for the injured man; upon this re- quest @ horse conveyance is sent, This looks all yer well on paper, but it is the de- Jay that will kill. Heretofore it was the duty of the police to procure a suitable conveyance and at once remove the injured party to the hospital, Under this order we will suppose @ case, and such a case will surely happen. man is run over on the Hudson River Kailroad (which 1s no uncommon affair); this vocurs half @ mile trom the station house; the police- man hurries to station house and informs the officer in command. Policemen are then directed to take the ambulance and convey the injured man to t station. The next step—send for the district su geon, who generally resides half a mile from the sta- tion. The policeman returns with the report, “‘#ur- geon out.” Now what next to do? wat telegraph to the Eighteenth precinct to notify the Bellevue Hospital to send for the — ‘at au th time the unfortunate man Is sufering with of a broken limb, Well, Py Phot es te come hours, the cart comes for pi veyed to the hospital. On arrival the man is body is then depostved ia we Order= Tae oscar Maas Hop Lap GEWe bad Myluelly egregy | Morus and the coroner