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The great Race between Fashion and Peytona comes of, without doubt, on the 3th May instant posponement is not, has it been thought of, by the parties to the race. According to the Spirit of the Times, both horses are ready and eager for the contest, and in excellent condition. The odds. however. have changed somewhat. Some days since 1000 to 800 was freely offered upon Fashion, but at this time her friends do not appear to feel the same confidence in her success. The Spirit of the Times thinks it doubtful If 100 to 90 could be got on the northern mare, and il is very probable that before the race, betting will be the order of the day. However, it is said that the friends of both nags .'are hying back for bets." Washington correspondent olihe Times is of the opinion that a greater age and the hard usage of 'Fashion" in her races since the with ''Boston," and the addi- tonal weight which she will carry, must tell against her in the approaching contest. He thinks that if Peytona Is what she should be, she will make her first heat in 30, but sets down Fashion as doing it in not less than 35. These calculations may have good basIs, but shall what we shall see on lhe 18th. The match IS exciting the utmost degree of Interest throughout the country, m sporting cir ces, and so many rooms are even now engaged m New York for the occasion. that lhe question IS ask ed, "Whats to become of the pe0ple?"