The New York Herald Newspaper, July 25, 1873, Page 3

THE SARATOGA RACES. A Splendid Day in the Annals of the Turf. Magnificent Races Contested. Hotly Fine Array of Beauty and Fashion at the American Spa. SL Atty caalalalidy The Course, the Crowds and the Coursers. Tom Bowling Carries Off the Travers Stakes, SPRINGBOK’S MISHAP. A Rider Thrown and Picked Up Senseless. SaRaToca, July 24, 1873. ‘The first regular meeting of the '73 Saratoga races commenced to-day under auspices which argue well for its successful continuance and close. The prom- se made that it would prove an interesting event seems fair of fulfilment. Though in point of num- bers Saratoga this year is somewhat bebind former years, and pressure at hotel keepers for “bed and oar” is by no means extraordinary, still the vo- taries of fashion are here in sufficient numbers to make promise of a fruitful and brilliant season, The trains last night brought fresh acces- sions to the hotels and the morning trains conveyed still more sight and pleasure seekers to this now world-wide reputed Summer resort. The season is now at its height here, and the races, inaugurated this noon, have added to its attractions and drawn visitors from all parts of the land. To visit Saratoga during the Midsummer, to drink of the waters of its springs, te join in the excitement of the race course during the races, and to take part in the hops and balls which are nightly repeated at the hotels, are an- ticipations which, by many, have been cherishea lor months and are now in the course of their ful- Giment. And, indeed, to neither sex nor any par- Sieular age is the feeling confined, for as one stands on the steps of Congress Hall or of the Union or of the Grand Union to-day, and watches the vehicles as they drive by ko the course, the thought that pleasure and pleasure-seeking 18 as strongly marked in the old as in the young, and is sought after with as much pagerness, is made evident as amply and as fully ha it can possibly be demonstrated by facts: THE MORNING OF THE RACE, ‘The early morning gave promise that the day, like the few which preceded it, would prove hot and sultry. Not so, however, for the welcome tlouds which floated about helped, in a measure, to temper old Sol’s rays and rob them of much of their flerceness. A refreshing breeze, too, con- @uced to make the day still more enjoyable. It was, indeed, @ pleasant realization for the many who had looked forward to these races for the pleasures they expected. Bright skies and a gentle breeze are excellent companions in Midsummer, and over a race course they help to increase its enjoyments. The sparsity of ladies in the parlors and im the corridors of the hotels and the preponderance of gentlemen in the vestibules, sidewalks and verandas about two hours before noon indicated that the former had retired to their rooms and were even then busily engaged in making their preparations for the field, and that the latter were ready, and in the intervais of waiting were dis- cussing the respective merits of the horses or pos- sibly making a quiet bet or two on their respective favorites. And there was ample room for discus: sion. The horses—most of those at least which were entered for the Travers Stakes—were all well and favorably known. Springbok, Count D’Orsay and Tom Bowling, all three have fine reputations, and they were pitted against each other for tne Travers Plate in the first race. Harry Bassett and Joe Daniels were among the entries for the second, and Belmont’s King Amadens, with Bowie’s Keene Richards, and Qve others, were in the fash stakes. It will thus be seen that with horses of reputations such as these named possessed there was good opportu- nity not only for betting, but for criticism, and both were freely indulged in. ELEVEN 0’CLOCK. An hour before noon and the tide of vehicles, from the most pretentious style of conveyance to the most humble, began to flow in the direction of the course. The scene about the hotels was en- livening. Richly dressed dames, accompanied by young ladies fair and gay and attended by their escorts, thron; corridors and entrances and crowded verandas and stoops, eagerly waiting to take their places in the merry bead hastening away to the turf. High-prancing steeds before magnificent carriages, on which were seated liv- eried servants radiant in bright buttons, were in front of each hotel, and after a brief stay received their freight and in a moment more were off on the road. Others took their place, only to be succeeded by others, and so the ebb continued until the line became smaller by and the caravansaries of Sara’ Were deserte@ for the nonce, and the stream had flowed on towards the course where the inaugural races of the Saratoga meeting were about to com- mence, ON THE ROAD, Along the road that led to the course, which is situated about a mile trom the town, were throngs of all kinds of vehicles, Close as well as open car- riages, phaetons, carry-alls, omnibuses, stages and light wagons passed Tapldly in review. Painters’, earpenters’ and even express Wagons were brought into requisition. AT THE GATE the cries Sarat ann as im ice water and the ped- lers of prografimes lent additional excitement to the scene, and an occasional little squabbie about making change added spice to the bustling and activity immediately before entering upon the course, ON THE COURSE. As the hour for starting approached the scene became more and more invigorating. About noon the seats on the grand stand began to be occu- ee very rapidly. The quarter stretch was well lied by sporting men from all parts of the country. Old sports, young sports and would-be Fea moved to and fro, talked horse and made ir bets. As the horses made their appearance separately or in pairs or groups they elicited the praise of their respective admirers on THE GRAND STAND. ‘The bell on the judges’ stand a little after noon rang out, calling the horses to the mark, and a few minutes later a gentleman with excellent lungs called out to the ladies and gentiemen on tne grand stand to take their seats, as the horses were about to start. The request was readily complied ‘with, but the buzz and murmur which succeeded indicated visibly and audibly the — inter- est the auditors had in the race. ‘There's Tom Bowlin; says one enthustastic young lady, within hearing; “isn’t he a beauty?” ‘Yes,’ replied her escort, ‘but he’s plaguedly ugly when he likes.” “I hope he ‘ll win, nevertheless,” pettishly replied the fair one; “I rather like him the more for peing @ little ugly at times.” Springbok had his favorities. and the name of Count D'Orsay was frequently heard with no stinted amount of praise. THR START. Of the eleven entries made for the Travers Stakes but seven came to the starting post. The stillness ‘which preceded the storm which was subsequently pil pl = iad horses were ail at the ur ine fect ie ar Tned woe ual attempts te make a Orr. ‘The start was not a very satisfactory one. Two of the horses /ouled with each other, and the signal bg “Go!” a cee eae r behind that seemed possibie for him pay Be race and obtain 0 Tom Bowling and Springbo! and it pecame evi racers would make the reat struggle of the a: victory. A cloud of dust for moment shut out the contestants from view, and when it lifted it showed that Tom Bowling and Springbok, were striving for the mastery, le: @ other hoi all in bunch, he ed ein 4 of Count Drorany, who, oo account of a bad start, was aw: hind, but making noble efforts to shorten the distance between him and his more successful competitors, The ‘civement jing the grand stand—the horses being 80 close and the struggle so tierce— elicited a wil burst ofapplause. On the racers sped on the jast round towal woal obgered by the NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1873—WITH SUPPLEMENT. : Cheers or thowe Who Were witnessing their evorw. Not a single mishap up to this occurred to mar the leasures of the day,when just as Tom Bowling and ins were turning into the homestretch, Springbok’s rider was thrown sempletety over the tengo, the horse fell, and Tom ig came in the winner of the race, with Wa- verley second and Merodac third. Considerable excitement succeeded, and not a little sympathy ‘was manijested the luckless rider, who lay senseless in the field, with A group of lookers-on and attendants surrounding him. He was taken away badly hurt. The doctor in attend- ance, however, says that no bones are broken. This acciaent ed for @ time the decision of the SPS Ene Seti mage ere jai jowever, determined that at the time tne accident occurred was leading, and such being the case impossible for any collision to have ‘Sooarred: be a ae are borken. A8 goon as the lon was made known three cheers with a will were given for Tom Bowling. THE SWEEPSTAKES But few minutes intervened between the deci- sion of the Jetson the first race and the callin; Suakemeeree y) An tac A a ret Of te ut in @D appearance. Three false starts and the Rorses got of in beautiful le. ig the stand ‘trachino was with the others in a group, a little more than a length behind. This Droved most exciting race and was won after a hard struggle by Strachino, Joe Daniels coming in second, THE CLOSING RACE OF THE DAY Was anxiously looked forward to, and the result was as gratifying as the most ardent horseman could desire. By half-past two o'clock races Were won, the winners declared, and the inaugural day of the Saratoga races of 1873 was brought to a Successful close, THE RACING. This has been a delightful day for sports of the turf, the atmosphere being pleasant and the track in magnificent order. Three events were on the card, the first being the Traver’s Stakes, one mile and three-quarters; the second a sweepstakes, for all ages, and the third the Flash Stakes, for two- year-olds, half a mile, The Traver’s Stakes closed with seventy-eight entries, seven of which came to the post, These were W. W. Glenn’s chestnut colt Merodac, by Australian, dam Ada Cheatham; August Belmont’s chestnut colt Count d’Orsay, by Kentucky, dam Lady Blessington; Odin Bowie’s bay colt Catespy, by Eclipse, dam Katie; D. McDaniel & Co.’s chest- Dut colt Springbok, by Australian, dam Hester; M. A. Littell’s chestnut colt Fellowcrait, by Aus- tralian, dam Aerolite; G. H, Rice & Co.'s chest- nut colt John McUormack, by Hiawatha, dam Rapid Ann; R. W. Cameron’s chestnut colt by Leamington, dam Rebecca; Clark & Grinstead’s bay colt Waverley, by imported Australian, dam imported Cicily Jobson; Peter Lorillard’s chestnut colt Free Lance, by Kentucky, dam Parachute, and H. P. McGrath’s bay colt Tom Bowling, by Lexington, dam Lucy Fowler. Spring- bok was the favorite the night before, but Tom Bowling had the call this morning, Count D’Orsay sold well in the pools, but he would not run after the flag tell and was leit at the post, Springbok fell down ashe entered the homestretch on the last quarter of a mile, and Tom Bowling had an easy victory. Complaint was made that Tom Bowling ran against Springbok and knocked him down, and the judges gave this charge a thorough investigation and finally came to the conclusion that Springbok was not interfered with at all and gave the race to whom it rightly belonged— Tem Bowling. There is no question that Tom Bowling had Springbok beaten at thus point, as he showed ail the way for balf a mile that he could shake off Springbok whenever he chose. It was agreat pity, however, that Springbok fell, for many of his friends will still cling to the belief that he is a better colt than the great son of Lex- ington and Lucy Fowler. Jimmy Roe was con- siderably bruised and injured, but no bones were broken. Waverley came in second ana Merodac third, This was a very exciting affair throughout. The sweepstakes had fourteen entries, four of Which came to the post. These were D. McDaniel & Co.’s chestnut colt Joe Daniels, by Amaster- dam, dam Dolly Garter, 4 years old; M. A. Littell’s brown colt Wizard, by Concord, dam Dolly Morgan, 8 years old; Hunter & Traver's imported black colt Strachino, by Parmesan, dam May Bell, 3 years old, and Carroll &Coar’s brown horse Ortolan, by Donerail, dam Canary Bird, 6 yearsold. McDaniel’s entries were great favorites over the field, it having been intended that the famous Harry Bassett should start in the race, but Jimmy Roe’s accident kept that famous horse in the stable. The contest was one of the finest, how- ever, that was ever witnessed on this or any other track in the country. Joe Daniels and Strachino ran yoked for over half a mile, the latter winning the race. The Confederacy received a second terrible fall. Ortolan was third, Wizard fourth. ‘The third race—the Fiash Stakes, for two-year- olds, had twenty-eight entries, eight of which were starters. These were :—August Belmont’s imported chestnut colt King Amadeus, by King of Trumps, dam Amethyst ; Oden Bowie's bay colt Keane Rich- ards, by War Dance, dam Evergreen; D. J. Crouse’s bay colt Culpepper, eae dam Gentle Annie; D. McDaniel & Go.’s brown filly, by Aster- oid, dam Canary Bird;‘Joseph Donahue’s chestnut colt Dublin, by Kentucky, dam Zaldee; M. A. Littell’s bay coit Reform, by Leamington, dam Stolen Kisses; Hunter & Traver’s bay ily ‘Vesta, by Asteroid, dam Geperal Duke’s dam, and F. lorris’s bay filly Regardle: y Eclipse, dam barity; A. B. Lewis & 8 Day filly Van- dalite, by Vandal, dam Vesper nt, and A. Belmont’s bay fill poeta y Ken- tucky, dam Camilla, Hunter & ver’s filly brought the largest Bice in the pools towards the close of the selling, Belmont’s entries being next in favor. The youngsters acted as badly as they pos- sibly could for half an hour betore the start, much to the disgust of the anxious spectators. When they were started Regardless soon ran to the front and won the race, Vandalite second, King Amadeus third, The following are the details of the racing as it Trogreased :— pals The First Race. THE TRAVERS STakEs, for three-year-olds; one and three-quarter miles; $50 entrance, play or pay; sme oe by the Association, $500 Plate by . R. Travers, H. P. McGrath’s b. c. Tom Bowling, by Lexing- ton, dam Lucy Fowler (Swim) .. ae Clark & Grinstead’s b. ¢. Waverley, by Aus- tralian, dam Cicily Jobson (Hayward).......... 2 W. W. Glen’s ch. c. Merodac, by Australian, dam rash taht \eoegra ks we 8 . Ae sch. c. Fellowei Australian, ‘dam Aérolite (Donanue)s....."..°. 4 0 0 6 J A. Belmont’s ch. c. Count d’Orsay, by Kentucky, dam Lady Blessington (Palmer)..............+. . McDaniel & Co.'s eh. ¢c. Springbok, by Aus- tralian, dam Hester(ROC) .......... 0.0. cc eeee ee G.H. Rice & Co.’s ch. g. John McCormack, by Hiawatha, dam Rapid Ann (J. Ross)........... Time, 3:09%. TRE BETTING. Tom Bowling. 650 360 350 Springbok. 580 300 350 Count D’0: 400 176 160 Merod: 85 100 70 Field. 100 50 55 THE RACE. The horses had & very good send-off, McCormack getting the best of it, Springbok second, Merodac third, Tom Bowling fourth, Fellowcraft fifth, Catesby sixth, Count D'Orsay standii still at the post and not making a move until the others were 200 yards aws Tom Bowling outran all the colts up the shoot, and as he turned into the regular track at the half-mile pole he led two lengths, McCormack second, Merodac third, Spring- bok fourth, Fellowcraft fiith and Waverley sixth, Count D’Orsay was pulled ary the order of his trainer when he reached there, as his chances were entirely out. Tom Bowling led couple of lengths around the lower turn and entered the homestretch all of that distance ahead of Me€or- mack, Who was second, Merodac third, Springbok fourth, Fellowcraft fifth and Waverley sixth. Tom led up the homestretch at a racing pace, and passed the stand three lengths ahead of McUor- mack, the latter beimg halla length in front of Springbok, who was two lengths abead of Merodac, the latter six lengths in advance of Fellowcraft, id Waverley sixth. As soon as the horses leit the nd, Springbok dashed out after Tom Bowling, das he ran around the upper turn he closed finely on him. At the quarter pole Tom Bowling led one length, and it was apparent that all the other horses were out of the race. On the back- stretch the contest was simply grand between tl seat Suges ail the wor can - ling from @ half to @ full len, A e half-mile pole the nen was terrific and Tom had his tail in'St k’s face. On the lower turn it was evident that Springbok could not pass the gallant bay, and all eyes Be a them, the Ben horses very far behind, an¢ ere was not one who seemed to notice them. As Tom Bowling approacked the three-quarter pole Springbok’s hi his fast. Ingbok was seen to hips, and they swui At this moment Spi il, and then the affair was ended, Tom came on alone and epee leisurely home, twenty lengths ahead of Waveriey, who was a like distance in front of Merodac, Fellowcraft far off fourth, McCormack fifth, Springbok came canter- ing riderless up the homestreten, but nothin, was at around the turn ve could be seen of Jimmy Roe, his jockey. The poor lad lay where he fell, against the fence, and was very for- tunate in not betug strack by the horses that had to pass by him. Springbok was cat on on® of his forelegs, and McDaniels made a complaint to the 1d f foul, by stating that Tom Bowling pulled struck ringbok. The judges took a long tme to decide this matter, but finall we out that no fogl had been perpetrated, and that Tom Bow won the race. Waverley came in secona, Meroaac third, Fellowcraft fourth, John McCormack filth, ‘Time, 3:09%. WINNER OF THE TRAVERS STAKES, SWEEPSTAKES for all ages—! entrance, play or Bey; with $800 added. One mile and a quar! Mf unter & Traver’s bik. c. Strachino, by Parme- san, dam May Bell, 3 years old (MoUue)........ 1 D, MeDaniel & Co.’s ch. ¢. Jo Daniels, by Austra-, Nan, dam Dolly Carter, 4 years old deGabey.. 2 Carroll & Coar’s br. h. Ortolan, by Doneraile, dam Canary Bird, 6 years old (Hazard)........ M. A. Littell’s br. c, Wizard, by Concord, dam Dolly Morgan, Sysere old (Donohue)... caaik a ime, 2:11. 211%, THE BETTING. 350, 850450700 45 125 45 «135 180 220 600 815 00 50 100 Py 80 THE RACB, Strachino took the lead with the ‘falling of the flag, Jo Daniels second, Ortolan third and Wizard fourth. As they came up and passed under the wire Strachino led two lengths, Wizard second, half a length in front of Jo Daniels; the latter a head in advance of Ortolan. Going around the upper tarn Strachino still led, and was a length in front at the quarter pole, Wizard and Joe Daniels, head and head, a length in advance of Ortolan, Going down the backstretch Jo Daniels made his run, and he collared Strachino before he reached the half mile, and these two passed that point, eked together, six lengths aheaa of Ortolan, the tter two lengths in front of Wizard. The beautiful head and head race was continued around the lower turn vetween Strachino and Jo Daniels, the former never suffering himself to be headed. They rund into the homestretch oked, and ran nose and nose to the beginning of The pickets, opposite the foot of the Grand Stand, Then the jockey of Strachino drew his whip, and the colt, responding nobly, came away from Joe Daniels and won the race by two lengths. One hundred yards away came Ortolun, half a dozen Pertevan in advance of Wizard. ‘Time of the dash, The Third Race. The Flash Stakes for two year olds, $100 each, half forfeit, with $500 added; second horse to save his stakes; half a mile. F. Morris’ b, f. Regardless, by Eclipse, dam Bar- arity (Sparing) ........0006 ceceesscee ‘ bats wis sone Vandalite, by Vandal, dam A. Belmont’s ch, c, ug, Amadeus, by King of Trumps, dam Amethyst (Hannone)............ Hunter & Travers’ b. f, Vesta, by Asteroid, da General Duke’s dam (Gray)............. an D. J. Crouse’s b. c. Culpepper, by Revolver, dam Gentle Annie (Hazard)..............005 os A. Belmont’s b. f. Theodora, by Kentucky, dam Camilla (EVANS) ........... eee eeeec eee eeseeeee ee M. A. Little’s b. c. Reform, by Leamington, dam Stolen Kisses (Donahue).............2.sseeeeee Oden Bowie's b. c. Keene Riehards, by War Dance, dam Evergreen (N. Hayward)... D. MSD Ania Co.'s b. £, by Asteroid, ir tees Zaidee (W. Lakeland).. Time, THE BETTING. Belmont,.........++++..$350 Hunter & Travers, ‘dam 2 8 4 5 6 1 8 9 0 210 300 170 350 430 370 90 85 675 135 100 70 150 160 105 THE RACE. Half an hour was wasted in getting the stersinto anything like an even line; but when the fag fell they were pretty close together. Re- gardless showed in front as they ran into the jower turn, Vandalite second, Vesta third, King Amadeus fourth, Culpepper filth, Reform sixth, the oung- others together. At the three-quarter pole Kin, Amadeus showed in front, Regardless second, Vandalite third, Vesta fourth, form fifth, Cul- pper sixth, the others tailed off. A merry run hrough the homestretch landed Regardless a win- ner by @ length, Vandalite second, halfa length ahead of King renee oats fourth, Culpepper filth, Theodora sixth, Reform seventh, Keene Richards eighth, McDaniel’s ninth, Dublin tent! the latter having been leit at the post, but was no missed from the lot unt] the others passed under ie ae He was then just entering the home- stretch. WINNER OF THE FLASH sTAERs. TROTTING AT CATSKILL. Three Interesting Races at Castkill Driving Park—Corner Boy Wins the Postponed 2:42 Event—Charley Green Carries Off the Honors in the $2,500 Contest. CATSKILL, N. Y., July 24, 1873. The attendance at the races to-day was very large, the stand was filled and the field contained hundreds of carriages, The events on the card were three in number, the first being a continua- tion of the 2:42 race postponed from yesterday. Corner Boy, Pelham, Moilie Barker, Zephyr, Fisherman’s Daughter and Prince came for the word in the seventh heat. Corner Boy won the heat and race with ease. Time, 2:40}. Pelham was awarded second money, Mollie Barker third prize and Zephyr fourth pre- mium. The second event was a purse of $1,000, for horses that never beat 2:50; mile heats, best three in five, in harness. Of the thirty-one entries six- teen came for the word. Lady Angee won the first and second heats, Emma Russell the third, fourth and fifth heats and the race, Lady Angee took second money, ape third prize and George H. Mitchell the fourth, oe SUMMARY, CaTSKILL DRIVING PaRK, July 24, 1873.—Purse of baie tines horses that never beat $2:50; mile heats, best three in five, in harness. $600 to first, $250 to second, $150 to third and $100 to fourth. Judges, Messrs, Emmerson, Viele and White. J. Russell’s b. m. Emma Russell 66111 Jobn L. Doty’s br, m. 11956 J. W. Brown’s br. m. 22434 William G. McDonal H. Mitchell... 67243 Hay. Mile. First heat 1:20% 241% 1:203¢ 2:41 121836 233834 1: 2» 1:183¢ 233834 ON THE CARD La! wa® a porse of $2,500 for horses that never beat 2:21. Of the eleven entries five started, these being Jobn Murphy’s bay gelding Charley Green, i. H Jack Draper, Alden Phillips’, gray geldin; Goldsmith's bay*mare Huntress, W. Oe Trimble's bay epic Commodore and J. W. Briggs’ bay mare Lady Ross, Huntress was the faverite at even money over the field. Charley Green won the race in three straight heats. Huntress took second money, Jack Draper third and Lady Ress fourth. In the third heat Jack Trout was taken from behind Huntress and J, L. Doty substituted. SUMMARY. Same Day.—Purse of $2,500, for horses that never beat 2:21; mile heats; best three in five, in harp $1,250 to the first, $650 to the second, $350 to the third and $250 to the fourth h John Murphy’s b. g. Charley Green... Alden Goldsmith's b. m. Huntress. J. H. Phislips’ gr. g. Jack Draper J. W, Briggs’ b. m. Lady Ross... W. C. Trimble’s b, g. Commodore. TIME. First heat... ’ 1:16 2:32% Second heat. » 88 1:16 2:32 Third heat. + 81M 1:153s —-2:81% STATEN ISLAND'S BEER WAR, The Case of the Thirty-five Arrested Liquor Dealers Postponed T?ll Next Thursday—More Arrests To Be Made Next Sunday. The excitement in Staten Island is growing trom hour to hour with reference to the arrest of the thirty-five liquor dealers last Sunday for violating the Excise law. They all appeared yesterday at the Edgewater Police Court, and were dismissed Without 4 fine, upon the understanding that they should appear in Vourt again next Thursday, when District Attorney Rawson will prosecute on behalf ofthe people. In the meanwhile the delinquents have promised to take out licenses, The fines at stake are $1,200. WORK COT OUT FOR NEXT SUNDAY. The Police Commissioners are determined to on the war with the utmost r, and next Sunday Captain Holbrook, at the head of his men, will arrest any person found selling liquor or other spirituous drinks. ‘The police are well armed, and are determined to their point at any price. Captain Holbrook 4a; owever, that he does not expect any trouble. committee of three from the Lager Beer Sellers’ Asseciation—viz,, Messrs. Bechtel, Brown and Lewis—waited upon the Police Commussioners yesterday and requested that clem- ency might be shown in the matier of Sunday arresté, but, as might be expected, tre vageived no epeouragemant. Jiea concerning 8 THE JERSEY BANK ROBBERY. A Whole Day Occupied with Speeches For and Against the Accused—The Strong Ramparts of the Defence Demolished by a Gigan- tic Effort of the Attorney General— The Judge’s Charge To-Day. The second tria! of McWilliams and Doyle for consptring with the burglars Proctor, Dennin and Foley in the attempt of the latter to rob the First National Bank, is now on the eve of its termina- tion. Yesterday was the seventh day of the in- vestigation, and was taken up with the remaining Portion of the address of ex-Chancellor Williamson and the speech of Mr, Winfield, for the defendants, and the powerful appeal of Attorney General Grl- christ on behalf of the State. The court room was nearly filled, and that, too, by friends of the ac- cused, as was evinced by the applause that broke out at the close of the speeches of Messrs, William- fon and Winfeld, whereas not a tribute was paid to that of Mr. Gilchrist, who surpassed himself in a deeply impressive effort of more than two hours’ duration. Judge Scudder promptly quelled the demonstrations that were made. Mr. Charlies O'Brien, the juror whose illness necessitated an early adjournment on Wednesday, was able to attend throughout the session yesterday. The proceedings were opened by Mr. Williamson, who said that McWilliams’ fight was NOT EVIDENCE OF HIS GUILT. He fied that night becanse he knew he could get no bail. In New York he learned that he could find news of Dennin in Montreal. On his way vhither he saw in a paper that he was published as a fugitive from justice, and he instantly started on bis return, Does that prove him guilty? He 1s charged with neglect in not detecting the bur- glars. Why is not this charge preferred against the other officers, who had equal facilities for detecting them? He is asked why he did not find out Den- nin’s residence? How is it that the prosecutors have not been able to find it? Even if McWilliams SAW THE BURGLARS IN THE STREET he could not arrest unless for participation in some crime. Passing to the case of Doyle Mr. William- son read from the memordum book of Mr. Francis McDonough the statement that McDonough went to the house of Mrs, Devereux at half-past six o’clock in the morning and left at half-past seven. What was done by them during that hour? The ex-Chancellor entered at great length into a refu- tation of McDonough’s evidence, advancing the theory that, during subsequent conversations, Mrs. Devereux MADE HIM BELIEVE ANYTHING she pleased. He did not charge McDonough with having testified falsely, but there was so much confusion abont all he said that it cannot be con- sidered against the defendants. He showed the ir- relevancy of the letter written by Dennin from the jail in answer to that which the State Attorney declared to have been written to Dennin by Doyle. The result of this trial is a matter of more than life to these men, because a lifetime cannot restore them to the positions they have lost by these machinations against them. They are now down hill and look to you to do them that justice to which their innocence entitles them. When tne speaker concluded his energetic discourse, ir. Winfield arose to sum up in behalf of the de- fendants. He said :—“Public clamor has been excited aint these men—against one of them especialy. ‘That clamor that did not spare even the Supreme Court of this State when it refused to oust Com- missioners of Jersey City has pursued one of these men with UNRELENTING VIGOR AND VENOM, The prosecuting attorneys remind me forcibly of Ehud, who came with a message from God in one id and a dagger in the other, to thrust into the of King Moab. For the first time in my ex- rience have seen thieves and robbers reught in manacies from the State Prison loaded with disgrace and crime, to place their hands upon a Bible and undertake to tél the truth. ill you belfeve their statements? Den- aw Says that he saw Doyle on the if May. On that very day Doyle was lying sick of smallpox. Throughout the entire testimony given by these thieves not one allusion is made to the illness of Doyle. Dennin further states that he was told by McWilliams that the bank folks seldom or never went into the vault. How could McWillams find that out? Is there @ man here who could tind it out? No one outside the bank officers could have known it. Dennin further charges McWilliams with having told him that there were nearly TWO MILLIONS IN THAT BANK. No one outside the bank officers could tell this. Dennin also swears that McWilliams told him, on the 18th of May, that it had cost him $3,000 to get out of a bond robbery trouble. McWilliams did not td out of that trouble until the 18th of June. Is it ikely, as Dennin swears, that McWilliams talked to him about this robbery in public places? Is it likely that McWilliams would go away to Phila- delphia and let the thieves walk way to Canad: or to Barone with the ‘swag’ here, then, would McWilliams’ share be? At the first trial Dennin swore that the first man who spoke to nim about the robbery was Lane. Now he swears it was McWilliams, Another peculiarity about the testimony of Dennin and the other thieves is that they say they were to be RELEASED FROM THE VAN through the instrumentality of McWilliams and Doyle. And yet neither of these has anything to do with the conveyance of prisoners trom the jail to a magistrate’s office. The letter purporting to have been written by Doyle is clear evidence of a lot to catch Doyle in the trap. That letter isa forgery, and was written either by Devereux or McDonough. In support ef this statement counsel cited numerous instances of forgeries, and showed the probability of Doyle’s signature ha’ been counterfeited. Counsel for the State had con- strued McWilliams’ fight into evidence of guilt. Td like to see ti man persecuted, in- dicted on @ shadowy charge; thrown from bis position, with a wile to support, and no tags in his kets, Who would have done otherwise. 1 wish attention to the statement of this same thief, that McWilliams was to stand on the steps of the bank every night and give to them @ signal by lifting his hat that there was no dan- ger. The only room from which McWilliams could thus be seen never came into possession of the burglars until the very day of their arrest. The letter alleged to be in DOYLE’S WRITING IS A FORGERY. The thieves never alluded to McWilliams’ deafness. Their testimony as to his acts prior to the sixth of June is not corroborated. The chief proved him- self innocent by his conduct in giving to Mr. Young all the officers needed to watch the jail. Mr. Garretson says he can find no motive that could actuate the thieves to testify against the accused. These accomplices, by their testimony, purchase immunity from punishment. There is yet another indictment hanging over them, and they yet enter- tain hopes that ti will never be tried for the offence with which that indictment charges thein. You are the men who are expected to do justice, which is presumed to be pure and immaculate, on the testimony of those scoundrels. say to the prosecuting attorney that if he brings before you testimony that is not reeking with impurity and pact dn you will convict these men, but that until he does so you never will.” Hereupon the Attorney General rose to address the jury. The spectators sat still and silent. Mr. Gilchrist evidently had telt the accusation that he was PERSECUTING THE DEFENDANTS, and he theresore devoted his exordium to a refuta- tion of the charge. The predominant characteristic of his speech was its impressiveness. He indulged in no word or act offensive or insulting to the de- fendants, and toward the close of his speech he rose to the height of mis theme with such power that he sunk into his chair quite exhausted at the close. He began by oe “It is due to myself, to you and to the administration of juatice, to speak @ word about the duties devolved upon me. I know that Ido not feel inst these prisoners any sort of malice. The lendants charge me with persecuting them, and yet when I summed u against them before, one of the newspapers fai that my peroration looked like a plea for the de- fence. This man Doyie was born within filty teet ofme; 1 have known his father for almost @ lite- time; but I have taken an oath to perform a great public duty, and 5 perire it. It is said that the bank otlicers have offered no aid to the prose- cution, but I say that they have done so. They dragged Garretson into it, and they have not de- serted him tothis hour. I stand here as the rep- resentative of the peopie. It is my duty and yours to protect the lives and liberties and the property of the community by bringing to the bar of justicg those men whom we CONSCIENTIOUSLY DEEM GUILTY of crime. McWilliams and Doyle were th tect. ors of the public. McWilliams knew that ‘Dago Frank’ had mn accused of the Nathan murder. He met him @ year aiterwards, and instead of doing his duty by arresting this murderer he let him go free. Doyle had got a description of ‘Dago Frank.’ Do it was at the ferry, apd tis ‘Di and other thieves came over every day for @ month, and were in the very jaws of the station house, and they were never seen by either McWilliams or Doyle. The defendants were seen hovering about the base of operations night after night by Mrs. Beemer. She never no- ticed them before these thieves commenced. to work; and, unless you believe Mrs. Beemer, Mc- Donough and Edward Young to be perjurers, you cannot believe the defendants innocen’. I was surprised to hear coumsel for defence call Mc- Donough & perjurer and a forger, in spite of the | fact that NO MAN HAS BEEN FOUND to breathe @ word against his character; and one thiug remarkable in the cross-examination of the burglars is that they were never cross-examined as to the facts they deposed to when implicating the defendants in their plot. When & man cirenmatancas that jook ans picious against him it is nt evi- dence of guilt. McWilliams so lied when he told Mr. yoene, that he did not get the Sandford de- spatch in Philadelphia until two o'clock on the fol- lowing morning, whereas he did get it much sooner. When @ man flees from justice it is equally cogent inst him; for which one of you gentie- men would fee from this city if accused unjustly of a great crime? McWilliams had a host of friends here; his wife and family and all that were dear to him were at hand, and if he were an innocent man he would have stood among them like @ man and said, “I am innocent of ali this; I never can be con- victed on the testimony of thieves, and I will come out all right with my reputation increased rather than diminished.” As for Doyle, all the testimony -declaring that he was then sick goes for naught, because Dr. Lutkins, his physician, declares that he was WELL ABLE TO GO OUT after the 15th of May. Hence he could easily be there on the 29th. When Doyle, therefore, declares that he could not have been there because of sick- hess, he acts very unlike an innocent man. The defence is @ mere delusion when it attempts to rove from that sickness that Doyle could not ve been at the bank after the 26th of May. Tne defence is merely a conspiracy against justice. Counsel for defence endeavored to show that the fitght of McWilliams was no evidence of guilt, and that his speedy return proved this. Mc- Willa sole object, it is said, was to avoid being sent to jail. But when McWilliams was first arrested he cared nothin; golng to jail, because he said he'd go to ji ave an examination before Judge Aldridge. apart from this, he knew well that there was no necessity for his going to jail that night. His friends and bondsmen were at hand; nevertheless ne jgmped through a window and fied at the risk of jor “** HE MIGHT HAVE BREN SHOT running ay. He was @ man of strong nerve, and, if in! nt, had the whole city at his back ; yet he began to drink heavily to drown the troubles about i rather But, ) Wuich thieves’ evidence had bronent upon him. The Attorney General reviewed the conduct of McWilliams during his absence from Jersey City, dwellin with much emphasis and wer on the probability of guilt shown y all his actions within that time, As to Doyle’s (ists be observed, it is proven beyond doubt un- jess you make McDonough a perjurer. It was no mean thing, but a very hazardous thing for McDon- ough to undertake. Gentlemen who held the high- est offices in this county were perfectly willing to 0, but we thought they could not succeed. (cDonough has no interest whatever in testifying against the defendants, He did not know what persons he was going to listento, The speaker then proved tothe jury that the letter sent to Denning tn the jail was written by Doyle and could not have been forged. In concluding, coun- sel expressed the hope vhat the jurors would act NOT AS THEY MIGHT WISH to act, but as the law and evidence and their own consciences compelled them to act. ‘Lhus they would be doing that duty which they haa sworn on God’s word to perform, ‘For my part,” said he, “Tam satisfied that I have done mine.” Durinj the delivery of this discourse McWillia) le(t the room, His relatives and the ri friends oi Doyle, especially his aged fai near by, exciting the commiseration of every one in Court. It was now past four o'clock, and the Court adjourned until this forenoon, when the case will be given to the jury. THE BROOKLYN FLEET. Arrival of the Yachts at Stonington, Conn.—A Grand Sail from New London—Magnificence of a Yachtsman—A Reception and Hop—Two Scull Races Rowed— Another Regatta at Newport, SronmnoTon, Conn., July 24, 1873. A meeting was hela last evening on board the flagship Madeleine at eight P. M,, in order to hear the grievances of a member of the Brooklyn Yacnt Club, who maintained that the Club should not go to Stonington and accept the hospitalities of Mr. Richard Loper, Jr., because complainant's yacht had not received fair treatment in the Stonington Regatta, sailed last Fourth of July. The captains present very courteously heard the lengthy re- marks of complainant and sympathized with him, but on motion resolved to proceed to Stonington and carry out the programme. It was then de- cided to weigh anchor at ten A. M, for Stoning- ton Harbor. The evening passed away very quietly, as the yachtamen preferred remaining on board their yachts to venturing near the hotel. Shortly after nine o’clock this morning the yachts began to prepare to start, and the Qui Vive, Ada, Sophia, Kaiser and Emma T. lopped their booms and cruised about as if determined to get a good start, A preparation gun was fired from on board the flagship at 9:45, and about a quarter of an hour later the signal was given to start, and the yachts got quickly under weigh. The Kaiser was the first to get away, followed by the Emma T, Qui Vive, Mary, Commodore, Clio, Foam, Sadie, Addie, Fleur de Lis, Kate, Madeleine and Sophia. There was a fresh westerly breeze, and, with their booms to port, the yachts started at a lively gait through Fisher's Sound. The schooner Foam kept close in shore, and, crawling quietly up, passed to leeward of the Clio and took the 1ead of the feet. The Clio was doing very well, and settling down off the Foam’s Weather quarter 1ooked like an awkward cus- tomer to shake of. The Commodore was sailing fast and about one hundred yards off the weather quarter of the Clio, and the Kate followed in her wake. The MARY KEPT HUGGING in shore as if trying to get more tide. The Clio finally crawled up on the Foam, and the pair sailed bow and bow for over a mile. The Commodore, how- ever, coming up to windward, slightly coverin, the Clio, the Foam slipped ahead and took the lea of the fleet, The Commodore then altered ner course, and passing through the wake of the Foam ana ilo, went down toward the Mary, which was doing very wellin shore. The breeze now began to lighten up a little and the Madeleine closed up on the Fleur de Lis, which had been doing very well also. The Commodore presently passed the Mary, and siipoing. along through the smooth water, took the lead, while the Clio quietly walked by the Foam and followed after the Commodore. SALUTING THE FLEET BEFORE REACHING STONINGTON, ‘The schooner yacht Madgie, Mr. Richard Loper, came out from Stonington, and tacking about, saluted the fleet as tney went by. Coming into harbor the Commodore led the fleet, followed by the Clio and Foam, bow and bow. The two last- named schooners must have looked beautiful trom shore as they luffed round the steamboat, and then, bearing away, let down their jibs, the Foam lufing up and letting go her anchor, while the Clio jibbed over her boom and came head to, in order to get @ berth near the dock. The rest of the feet followed in closely behind the Madeleine, excepting the Fleur de Lis, The Ada ¢arried away her top- mast on the sail down, and the schooner Gypsy went on to Newport instead of putting in at Ston- ington, the schooner Foam only remaining in Stonington ove hour, and then starting for New- rt, Where she wiil join the feet again to-morrow. Rhe squadron had @ Very lively sail down, making the run to Stonington in less than two hours, PRIZE SCULL RACES. A meeting was held on board the Madeleine at one P. M., and, it was then decided to give prizes for @ pair-oared and single scull race, open to the crews of the different yachts, to be pulled this afternoon. A RECEPTION TO THE YACHTSMEN. Mr. Richard Loper, Jr., was on board, and inwited the members of the Ciub to a reception at the hotel at half-past eignt o’clock. After dinner the yachts- men went on shore and acceptea the hospitalities of Mr. Loper, Jr. There was a very pleasant hop at the hotel, where the youth and beauty of Ston- imgton were well represented. The yachtsmen had already heard very favorabie reports of the beauty of Stonington ladies, and were prepared for some- thing very charming. The attractions of the ladies, however, proved greater than the most s: ‘uine dared to anticipate, and the blue coats and rass buttons made an unconditional surrender, The festivities were continued until an early hour, when the guests returned fo their yachts alter assing @ very enjoyable evening. Pome heet eaves to-morrow at eight A. M. for Newport. It was also ‘ided to sail arace on Saturday from Newport ind Block Island Buoy and return, for schooners, sloops and second class sloops. Joe Morris, mate of the Sophia, won the double scull race and the Maggie B. won the single scull Trace. Steam yacht America, Mr. Smith, is at anchor off the Battery. Yacht Magic, N.Y.Y.C., Mr. Hatch, is also an- chored off the Beery Yacht Viking, N.Y.Y.C., Mr. Sands, is anchored of Quarantine, Staten Island. Yacht Resolute, N.Y.Y.C., Mr. Hatch, is lying at anchor off same place. The following passed Whitestone yesterday :— Yacht Ariadne, sloop, N.Y.Y,0,, Mr. Strange, cruising southward. S:eam yacht Fearless, N.Y.Y.0., Mr. Jacob Loril- lard, crui threugh the Sound, LONG ISLAND CITY WATER WORKS, Yesterday afternoon the Water Commissioners of Long Island City weve engaged in demonstrating to the Aldermen and business men of the city the practicability of the water works, work on which was recently suspended for lack of funds. Two and» half hours were spent in pumping, discharging 250,000. (he and reducing the depth of the water in the reservoir about five inches. All pres- ent were weil satisfied with the test. At the rate at which the water was discharged it would require about twenty-four hours to empty the reservoir. THE CANADIAN “FISTERY CuaUSE” Newfoundland Excluded from the Privileges g the Treaty of Washington—Why the Island Was Omitted in the Presid:ni’s Recent Proclamation—An Injustice to Our Merchants— What Will the President Do About It} WASHINGTON, July 24, 1873. When the proclamation of the President was issued on the Ist of July, announcing that the rights of American fishermen had been guaranteed in the waters of the Dominion of Canada and Prince Edward’s Island, it was confidently ex- pected that there’would be no exception made to all the British American colonies having the benefit of the reciprocal clause of the treaty allowing all fish of] and the produce of the fisheries to be ad- mitted free of duty into the United States. Yet reference to that proclamation will show that the colony of Newfoundiand is not included nor even mentioned, This statement will doubtless sur. prise the country, for the Treasury De- partment, by circular addressed to col- lectors of customs and others several months before the proclamation was issued, con- veyed the idea that American fishermen would not be molested if they began to fish before the time specified for the operations of the fishery clause of the treaty, thereby intimating that as the informa- tion had been received through the Department of State, all the colonies concerned had acceded by the legislation required to the terms of the treaty, The circular went so far as to praise the courteous act of the Dominion, and surely none of the Amer- ican fishermen who availed themselves of the privilege ever supposed that Newfoundiand was forbidden ground. Nor was it excepted in the cir- cular, After diligent search the reason for omit- ting Newfoundland from the proclamation has been ascertained and the following history of the case will prove of unusual interest. It may be remembered that Congress by act ol! March 1, 1873, provided for carrying into affect the provisions of the Treaty of Washington relating to the fisheries. In that bill it was enacted that whenever the colony of Newfoundland shall give its consent to the application of the stipulations and provisions of the articles referring to the fisheries, the prod- uce of her fisheries should be admitted free o duty irom and after the date of the proclamation of the President of the United States declaring that he has satisfactory evidence that the said colony has consented in a “due and proper man- ner’ to have the provisions of the articles of the treaty referred to extended to it. Ht appears that as early as April last the Legislature of Newfound- land aimost unanimously acceded to the terms oj the treaty and complied with the requirements of the act of Congress. The act which was to secure the privileges of free trade in the producte of her fisheries was introduced by Attor- ney General Little, of the colony, and contained @ Clause subjecting the American citizens to the same regulations for the prosecution of the fisheries as applied to British subjects. The regulations tnen existing were merely intended to have ref- erence tothe time of herring Gshing and character of neta and size of loops which might be used. The act, however, provided that such regulations as might thereaiter be enacted should apply to the people of both countries. The Governor of the colony, Colonel Hill, transmitted the act to the im- perial’ overnment in the usual way, aiter which the notice was sent to the Secretary of State at Washington. on receiving a copy of this act Mr. Fish dis- covered this ojectionable clause:—‘‘And to such regulations respecting the prosecution of the fisheries as now or hereafter may exist.” It was plain no such restriction was authorized by the treaty, nor could the authority to do this in any way be construed by the protocols of the treaty. If one restriction existed now, and the United States should accept the act of Newfoundland as it stood, restrictions might be made hereafter which would virtually make the fishery clause in- operative, so far as our fishermen were concerned. It would never do to run such risk, and, falling back on the act of Congress, the President was ad- vised that the act passed by Newfoupdiand was not regarded “to be in due and proper form.” It has since been represented that the objectionable clause Was not inserted as a condition to the pass- ing of the act, and that without it the act would have been as unanimously assented to, but 1t was conceived that it would operate. beneficially for both sides, Not anticipating any hitch in the operations of the treaty, for the act was almost unanimously passed by both branches of the Legislature that the merchants might promptly have the benefit of the free trade provisions in fishery products upon the proclamation of the President being made, the dealers in fish oil had made arrangements to ship large quantities to New York, Boston and other American ports, as well as the other products of the fisheries allowed to enter free under the treaty. Cargoes were put afoat to arrive in New York on the ist of July, that date having been previously announced as the time when the President woula comply with the law of Congress. ‘To the consternation of the New York merchants directly interested in this trade, the Presiden: had failed to secure them the privileges accorded to tne Do- minion; and all the shipments made—all that had arrived, as well as the stock purchased at st. Johns and elsewhere on the island of Newfound. land—could not enter duty free. This news was at once telegraphed to St. Johns. Wwuat was to be done? Large quantities of fish products could be literally tied up; for who would pay duties when the same articles could be obtained in the Do- munion and brought in tree? This seriously preju- diced the interests of the holders, while the other celonies were reaping the advantages of this un- fortunate condition of affairs. The trade of New- foundland with the United States in fish ofl, salmon and herring, is Petrie greater than that of all the rest of the Dominion, If this was all, tne people of the United States might reasonably regret tis interruption to her trade; but when it 1s known that the Newlound- land vessels engaged in the trade of transporting the fish products to this country invariably re- turn laden with flour, corn, pork, lard, butter, &c., as well as American Manufactures, the loss to our market will readily be perceived. The cities of New York, Boston and Baltimore will not only be directly aifected until the obstacle is removed, but share the burden of loss with St. Johns and Harbor G When the news reached St. Johi meet- ing of the Chamber of Commerce was called anda resolution passed requesting Hon. Frederic Carter, &@ member of the Legislature and formerly Attorney General of the coiony, to visit Washington and endeavor. to have the privileges of the treaty im- mediately made operative, and he is now here for that purpose, It has been ascertained that the Colonial govern- ment has extended to American fishermen all the rights and privileges claimabie under the treaty, and oar fishermen are now enjoying them unmo- lested, so that there ig no occasion for complaint against Newloundland by our government. This, it 18 understood, will be urged as an evidence of good faith on her part in seeking to carry out the Spirit of the Congressional enactment, and asa reasonable request that arrangements should be made to give effect to the treaty Prvieace with- out delay, so far as the people of Newioundland are concerned. It is believed that when all these facts are com- municated to our government the President will not hesitate to issue a supplemental proclamation extending to Newfoundiand the same privileges now extended to the Dominion of Canada. It is hoped that he will see the justice of the claim as well as sustain the interests of our own citizens at stake while this question is pending. Already the merchants of New York have presented to the State Department protests against the exclusion 0! Newfoundland from the benefits of the treaty. The Secretary of the Treasury has also received nu- merous complaints irom iirms in other cities. It is not generally known why the colony was not in- cluded, for your correspondent, in conversation with a prominent Treasury official, was told that the reason of the omission was because New/ound- land had failed to send in her official notification of compliance with our law. The Governor in Council by order has, by the act, power to do what may be necessary in accordance With the spirit and intention of the treaty to give fall effect to it. Asthe Legislature has thus con- ferred authority the Governor and Council can at once remove all objecttons to the clause in ques- tion, and as he has probably done or will doso there would @ppear to be no valid ground for a further postponement of the New/oundiand privi- leges conceded by the treaty in our waters and rts. or Carter is not the leader of the govern- ment of Newfoundiand, as has been asserted, and has not held any official position in con- nection with the present government, he hav- ing ceased to be Attorney General and leader in the early part of 1870. Mr. Carter's present mission is on behalf of the merchants of the colony, to endeavor to have the treaty brought into mme- diate operation. AFPAIRS AT THE NAVY YARD. The United States steamship Nipsic, Commande Phythian, will be put out of commission at the Yard to-day. The United States steamship Kansas, Com- mander Allen B. Reid, from Key West, will go out of eommission this week. Vice Admiral Rowan’s flagship Frolic, Com- hoonmaker, 18 now lying off the Yard. mene tale States steamship ‘ka was taken out of the dry dock yesterday and will be put in commission about the 1st of August. ? Spanish tron-clad Zaragoza is about to be iaced in the dry dock. Her guns have already en removed,